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You may copy it, give it away or +re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included +with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.net + + +Title: The Bible, King James Version, Complete + +Author: Various + +Posting Date: December 18, 2011 [EBook #30] +Release Date: April, 1992 +Last Updated: November 29, 2002 +Last Updated: March 25, 2006 + +Language: English + + +*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK BIBLE, KING JAMES VER., COMPLETE *** + + + + +Produced by David Widger, Derek Andrew, Bryan Taylor + + + + + + + + + +Notes from the previous editions: + +This is a modified version of: The Project Gutenberg Edition of the +King James Bible (Second Version, 10th Edition). + +The only changes made were the addition of the book numbers to the +verse numbers to make it easier to find desired passages of text in +this work and the addition of a Table Of Contents. + +Changes by: Bryan Taylor, November 2002 (bryan67@myway.com) + + +**** +This version of the King James Bible was created by taking several +public domain copies and painstakingly comparing them to find all +the differences, and selecting the most common version. Each of the +differences was also compared to printed versions for verification. + +This work is hereby put into the public domain. +Derek Andrew +January 1992 +andrew@sask.usask.ca + + + + + +The Project Gutenberg Edition of the King James Bible + + +Table Of Contents + +Book 01 Genesis Book 14 2 Chronicles Book 27 Daniel +Book 02 Exodus Book 15 Ezra Book 28 Hosea +Book 03 Leviticus Book 16 Nehemiah Book 29 Joel +Book 04 Numbers Book 17 Esther Book 30 Amos +Book 05 Deuteronomy Book 18 Job Book 31 Obadiah +Book 06 Joshua Book 19 Psalms Book 32 Jonah +Book 07 Judges Book 20 Proverbs Book 33 Micah +Book 08 Ruth Book 21 Ecclesiastes Book 34 Nahum +Book 09 1 Samuel Book 22 Song of Solomon Book 35 Habakkuk +Book 10 2 Samuel Book 23 Isaiah Book 36 Zephaniah +Book 11 1 Kings Book 24 Jeremiah Book 37 Haggai +Book 12 2 Kings Book 25 Lamentations Book 38 Zechariah +Book 13 1 Chronicles Book 26 Ezekiel Book 39 Malachi + +Book 40 Matthew Book 49 Ephesians Book 58 Hebrews +Book 41 Mark Book 50 Philippians Book 59 James +Book 42 Luke Book 51 Colossians Book 60 1 Peter +Book 43 John Book 52 1 Thessalonians Book 61 2 Peter +Book 44 Acts Book 53 2 Thessalonians Book 62 1 John +Book 45 Romans Book 54 1 Timothy Book 63 2 John +Book 46 1 Corinthians Book 55 2 Timothy Book 64 3 John +Book 47 2 Corinthians Book 56 Titus Book 65 Jude +Book 48 Galatians Book 57 Philemon Book 66 Revelation + + + + +Book 01 Genesis + +01:001:001 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. + +01:001:002 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was + upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon + the face of the waters. + +01:001:003 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. + +01:001:004 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the + light from the darkness. + +01:001:005 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called + Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day. + +01:001:006 And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the + waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. + +01:001:007 And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were + under the firmament from the waters which were above the + firmament: and it was so. + +01:001:008 And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the + morning were the second day. + +01:001:009 And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered + together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it + was so. + +01:001:010 And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together + of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good. + +01:001:011 And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb + yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his + kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. + +01:001:012 And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed + after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in + itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good. + +01:001:013 And the evening and the morning were the third day. + +01:001:014 And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the + heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for + signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: + +01:001:015 And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to + give light upon the earth: and it was so. + +01:001:016 And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the + day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars + also. + +01:001:017 And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light + upon the earth, + +01:001:018 And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the + light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good. + +01:001:019 And the evening and the morning were the fourth day. + +01:001:020 And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving + creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth + in the open firmament of heaven. + +01:001:021 And God created great whales, and every living creature that + moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their + kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that + it was good. + +01:001:022 And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and + fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the + earth. + +01:001:023 And the evening and the morning were the fifth day. + +01:001:024 And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature + after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the + earth after his kind: and it was so. + +01:001:025 And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle + after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth + after his kind: and God saw that it was good. + +01:001:026 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our + likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, + and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over + all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth + upon the earth. + +01:001:027 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God + created he him; male and female created he them. + +01:001:028 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and + multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have + dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the + air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. + +01:001:029 And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing + seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, + in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it + shall be for meat. + +01:001:030 And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, + and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there + is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was + so. + +01:001:031 And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was + very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. + +01:002:001 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host + of them. + +01:002:002 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; + and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he + had made. + +01:002:003 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because + that in it he had rested from all his work which God created + and made. + +01:002:004 These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when + they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth + and the heavens, + +01:002:005 And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and + every herb of the field before it grew: for the LORD God had + not caused it to rain upon the earth, and there was not a man + to till the ground. + +01:002:006 But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole + face of the ground. + +01:002:007 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and + breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became + a living soul. + +01:002:008 And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there + he put the man whom he had formed. + +01:002:009 And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree + that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of + life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of + knowledge of good and evil. + +01:002:010 And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from + thence it was parted, and became into four heads. + +01:002:011 The name of the first is Pison: that is it which compasseth + the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold; + +01:002:012 And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the + onyx stone. + +01:002:013 And the name of the second river is Gihon: the same is it that + compasseth the whole land of Ethiopia. + +01:002:014 And the name of the third river is Hiddekel: that is it which + goeth toward the east of Assyria. And the fourth river is + Euphrates. + +01:002:015 And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of + Eden to dress it and to keep it. + +01:002:016 And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of + the garden thou mayest freely eat: + +01:002:017 But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt + not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou + shalt surely die. + +01:002:018 And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be + alone; I will make him an help meet for him. + +01:002:019 And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the + field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam + to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called + every living creature, that was the name thereof. + +01:002:020 And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, + and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not + found an help meet for him. + +01:002:021 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he + slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh + instead thereof; + +01:002:022 And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a + woman, and brought her unto the man. + +01:002:023 And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my + flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of + Man. + +01:002:024 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and + shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. + +01:002:025 And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not + ashamed. + +01:003:001 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field + which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, + hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? + +01:003:002 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit + of the trees of the garden: + +01:003:003 But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the + garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall + ye touch it, lest ye die. + +01:003:004 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: + +01:003:005 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your + eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good + and evil. + +01:003:006 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and + that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to + make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and + gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. + +01:003:007 And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they + were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made + themselves aprons. + +01:003:008 And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden + in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves + from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the + garden. + +01:003:009 And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where + art thou? + +01:003:010 And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was + afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself. + +01:003:011 And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou + eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou + shouldest not eat? + +01:003:012 And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, + she gave me of the tree, and I did eat. + +01:003:013 And the LORD God said unto the woman, What is this that thou + hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I + did eat. + +01:003:014 And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done + this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast + of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt + thou eat all the days of thy life: + +01:003:015 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between + thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou + shalt bruise his heel. + +01:003:016 Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and + thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and + thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over + thee. + +01:003:017 And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the + voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I + commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is + the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all + the days of thy life; + +01:003:018 Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and + thou shalt eat the herb of the field; + +01:003:019 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou + return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for + dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. + +01:003:020 And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the + mother of all living. + +01:003:021 Unto Adam also and to his wife did the LORD God make coats of + skins, and clothed them. + +01:003:022 And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, + to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, + and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever: + +01:003:023 Therefore the LORD God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, + to till the ground from whence he was taken. + +01:003:024 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the + garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned + every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. + +01:004:001 And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, + and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. + +01:004:002 And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of + sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. + +01:004:003 And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of + the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD. + +01:004:004 And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and + of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to + his offering: + +01:004:005 But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain + was very wroth, and his countenance fell. + +01:004:006 And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is + thy countenance fallen? + +01:004:007 If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou + doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be + his desire, and thou shalt rule over him. + +01:004:008 And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, + when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel + his brother, and slew him. + +01:004:009 And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he + said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper? + +01:004:010 And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother's + blood crieth unto me from the ground. + +01:004:011 And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her + mouth to receive thy brother's blood from thy hand; + +01:004:012 When thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield + unto thee her strength; a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou + be in the earth. + +01:004:013 And Cain said unto the LORD, My punishment is greater than I + can bear. + +01:004:014 Behold, thou hast driven me out this day from the face of the + earth; and from thy face shall I be hid; and I shall be a + fugitive and a vagabond in the earth; and it shall come to + pass, that every one that findeth me shall slay me. + +01:004:015 And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, + vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a + mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him. + +01:004:016 And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt in + the land of Nod, on the east of Eden. + +01:004:017 And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch: and + he builded a city, and called the name of the city, after the + name of his son, Enoch. + +01:004:018 And unto Enoch was born Irad: and Irad begat Mehujael: and + Mehujael begat Methusael: and Methusael begat Lamech. + +01:004:019 And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was + Adah, and the name of the other Zillah. + +01:004:020 And Adah bare Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in + tents, and of such as have cattle. + +01:004:021 And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father of all + such as handle the harp and organ. + +01:004:022 And Zillah, she also bare Tubalcain, an instructor of every + artificer in brass and iron: and the sister of Tubalcain was + Naamah. + +01:004:023 And Lamech said unto his wives, Adah and Zillah, Hear my + voice; ye wives of Lamech, hearken unto my speech: for I have + slain a man to my wounding, and a young man to my hurt. + +01:004:024 If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and + sevenfold. + +01:004:025 And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called + his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another + seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. + +01:004:026 And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called + his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the + LORD. + +01:005:001 This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that + God created man, in the likeness of God made he him; + +01:005:002 Male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called + their name Adam, in the day when they were created. + +01:005:003 And Adam lived an hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in + his own likeness, and after his image; and called his name + Seth: + +01:005:004 And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight + hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters: + +01:005:005 And all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty + years: and he died. + +01:005:006 And Seth lived an hundred and five years, and begat Enos: + +01:005:007 And Seth lived after he begat Enos eight hundred and seven + years, and begat sons and daughters: + +01:005:008 And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: + and he died. + +01:005:009 And Enos lived ninety years, and begat Cainan: + +01:005:010 And Enos lived after he begat Cainan eight hundred and fifteen + years, and begat sons and daughters: + +01:005:011 And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years: and + he died. + +01:005:012 And Cainan lived seventy years and begat Mahalaleel: + +01:005:013 And Cainan lived after he begat Mahalaleel eight hundred and + forty years, and begat sons and daughters: + +01:005:014 And all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years: + and he died. + +01:005:015 And Mahalaleel lived sixty and five years, and begat Jared: + +01:005:016 And Mahalaleel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and + thirty years, and begat sons and daughters: + +01:005:017 And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and + five years: and he died. + +01:005:018 And Jared lived an hundred sixty and two years, and he begat + Enoch: + +01:005:019 And Jared lived after he begat Enoch eight hundred years, and + begat sons and daughters: + +01:005:020 And all the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty and two + years: and he died. + +01:005:021 And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat Methuselah: + +01:005:022 And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three + hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: + +01:005:023 And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five + years: + +01:005:024 And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him. + +01:005:025 And Methuselah lived an hundred eighty and seven years, and + begat Lamech. + +01:005:026 And Methuselah lived after he begat Lamech seven hundred + eighty and two years, and begat sons and daughters: + +01:005:027 And all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty and + nine years: and he died. + +01:005:028 And Lamech lived an hundred eighty and two years, and begat a + son: + +01:005:029 And he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort + us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the + ground which the LORD hath cursed. + +01:005:030 And Lamech lived after he begat Noah five hundred ninety and + five years, and begat sons and daughters: + +01:005:031 And all the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy and + seven years: and he died. + +01:005:032 And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, + and Japheth. + +01:006:001 And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of + the earth, and daughters were born unto them, + +01:006:002 That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were + fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. + +01:006:003 And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, + for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred + and twenty years. + +01:006:004 There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after + that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, + and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men + which were of old, men of renown. + +01:006:005 And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, + and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was + only evil continually. + +01:006:006 And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, + and it grieved him at his heart. + +01:006:007 And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from + the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping + thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I + have made them. + +01:006:008 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. + +01:006:009 These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and + perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God. + +01:006:010 And Noah begat three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. + +01:006:011 The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was + filled with violence. + +01:006:012 And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; + for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth. + +01:006:013 And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before + me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, + behold, I will destroy them with the earth. + +01:006:014 Make thee an ark of gopher wood; rooms shalt thou make in the + ark, and shalt pitch it within and without with pitch. + +01:006:015 And this is the fashion which thou shalt make it of: The + length of the ark shall be three hundred cubits, the breadth + of it fifty cubits, and the height of it thirty cubits. + +01:006:016 A window shalt thou make to the ark, and in a cubit shalt thou + finish it above; and the door of the ark shalt thou set in the + side thereof; with lower, second, and third stories shalt thou + make it. + +01:006:017 And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the + earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, + from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall + die. + +01:006:018 But with thee will I establish my covenant; and thou shalt + come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy + sons' wives with thee. + +01:006:019 And of every living thing of all flesh, two of every sort + shalt thou bring into the ark, to keep them alive with thee; + they shall be male and female. + +01:006:020 Of fowls after their kind, and of cattle after their kind, of + every creeping thing of the earth after his kind, two of every + sort shall come unto thee, to keep them alive. + +01:006:021 And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and thou + shalt gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, + and for them. + +01:006:022 Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did + he. + +01:007:001 And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into + the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this + generation. + +01:007:002 Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens, the + male and his female: and of beasts that are not clean by two, + the male and his female. + +01:007:003 Of fowls also of the air by sevens, the male and the female; + to keep seed alive upon the face of all the earth. + +01:007:004 For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth + forty days and forty nights; and every living substance that I + have made will I destroy from off the face of the earth. + +01:007:005 And Noah did according unto all that the LORD commanded him. + +01:007:006 And Noah was six hundred years old when the flood of waters + was upon the earth. + +01:007:007 And Noah went in, and his sons, and his wife, and his sons' + wives with him, into the ark, because of the waters of the + flood. + +01:007:008 Of clean beasts, and of beasts that are not clean, and of + fowls, and of every thing that creepeth upon the earth, + +01:007:009 There went in two and two unto Noah into the ark, the male and + the female, as God had commanded Noah. + +01:007:010 And it came to pass after seven days, that the waters of the + flood were upon the earth. + +01:007:011 In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in the second month, + the seventeenth day of the month, the same day were all the + fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of + heaven were opened. + +01:007:012 And the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights. + +01:007:013 In the selfsame day entered Noah, and Shem, and Ham, and + Japheth, the sons of Noah, and Noah's wife, and the three + wives of his sons with them, into the ark; + +01:007:014 They, and every beast after his kind, and all the cattle after + their kind, and every creeping thing that creepeth upon the + earth after his kind, and every fowl after his kind, every + bird of every sort. + +01:007:015 And they went in unto Noah into the ark, two and two of all + flesh, wherein is the breath of life. + +01:007:016 And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, + as God had commanded him: and the LORD shut him in. + +01:007:017 And the flood was forty days upon the earth; and the waters + increased, and bare up the ark, and it was lift up above the + earth. + +01:007:018 And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly upon the + earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters. + +01:007:019 And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all + the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were + covered. + +01:007:020 Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the + mountains were covered. + +01:007:021 And all flesh died that moved upon the earth, both of fowl, + and of cattle, and of beast, and of every creeping thing that + creepeth upon the earth, and every man: + +01:007:022 All in whose nostrils was the breath of life, of all that was + in the dry land, died. + +01:007:023 And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the + face of the ground, both man, and cattle, and the creeping + things, and the fowl of the heaven; and they were destroyed + from the earth: and Noah only remained alive, and they that + were with him in the ark. + +01:007:024 And the waters prevailed upon the earth an hundred and fifty + days. + +01:008:001 And God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the + cattle that was with him in the ark: and God made a wind to + pass over the earth, and the waters asswaged; + +01:008:002 The fountains also of the deep and the windows of heaven were + stopped, and the rain from heaven was restrained; + +01:008:003 And the waters returned from off the earth continually: and + after the end of the hundred and fifty days the waters were + abated. + +01:008:004 And the ark rested in the seventh month, on the seventeenth + day of the month, upon the mountains of Ararat. + +01:008:005 And the waters decreased continually until the tenth month: in + the tenth month, on the first day of the month, were the tops + of the mountains seen. + +01:008:006 And it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened + the window of the ark which he had made: + +01:008:007 And he sent forth a raven, which went forth to and fro, until + the waters were dried up from off the earth. + +01:008:008 Also he sent forth a dove from him, to see if the waters were + abated from off the face of the ground; + +01:008:009 But the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she + returned unto him into the ark, for the waters were on the + face of the whole earth: then he put forth his hand, and took + her, and pulled her in unto him into the ark. + +01:008:010 And he stayed yet other seven days; and again he sent forth + the dove out of the ark; + +01:008:011 And the dove came in to him in the evening; and, lo, in her + mouth was an olive leaf pluckt off: so Noah knew that the + waters were abated from off the earth. + +01:008:012 And he stayed yet other seven days; and sent forth the dove; + which returned not again unto him any more. + +01:008:013 And it came to pass in the six hundredth and first year, in + the first month, the first day of the month, the waters were + dried up from off the earth: and Noah removed the covering of + the ark, and looked, and, behold, the face of the ground was + dry. + +01:008:014 And in the second month, on the seven and twentieth day of the + month, was the earth dried. + +01:008:015 And God spake unto Noah, saying, + +01:008:016 Go forth of the ark, thou, and thy wife, and thy sons, and thy + sons' wives with thee. + +01:008:017 Bring forth with thee every living thing that is with thee, of + all flesh, both of fowl, and of cattle, and of every creeping + thing that creepeth upon the earth; that they may breed + abundantly in the earth, and be fruitful, and multiply upon + the earth. + +01:008:018 And Noah went forth, and his sons, and his wife, and his sons' + wives with him: + +01:008:019 Every beast, every creeping thing, and every fowl, and + whatsoever creepeth upon the earth, after their kinds, went + forth out of the ark. + +01:008:020 And Noah builded an altar unto the LORD; and took of every + clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt + offerings on the altar. + +01:008:021 And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his + heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's + sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his + youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, + as I have done. + +01:008:022 While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and + heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not + cease. + +01:009:001 And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be + fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth. + +01:009:002 And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every + beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all + that moveth upon the earth, and upon all the fishes of the + sea; into your hand are they delivered. + +01:009:003 Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as + the green herb have I given you all things. + +01:009:004 But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, + shall ye not eat. + +01:009:005 And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the + hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; + at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of + man. + +01:009:006 Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: + for in the image of God made he man. + +01:009:007 And you, be ye fruitful, and multiply; bring forth abundantly + in the earth, and multiply therein. + +01:009:008 And God spake unto Noah, and to his sons with him, saying, + +01:009:009 And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you, and with your + seed after you; + +01:009:010 And with every living creature that is with you, of the fowl, + of the cattle, and of every beast of the earth with you; from + all that go out of the ark, to every beast of the earth. + +01:009:011 And I will establish my covenant with you, neither shall all + flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither + shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth. + +01:009:012 And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make + between me and you and every living creature that is with you, + for perpetual generations: + +01:009:013 I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a + covenant between me and the earth. + +01:009:014 And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the + earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud: + +01:009:015 And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you + and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall + no more become a flood to destroy all flesh. + +01:009:016 And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, + that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and + every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth. + +01:009:017 And God said unto Noah, This is the token of the covenant, + which I have established between me and all flesh that is upon + the earth. + +01:009:018 And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, + and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan. + +01:009:019 These are the three sons of Noah: and of them was the whole + earth overspread. + +01:009:020 And Noah began to be an husbandman, and he planted a vineyard: + +01:009:021 And he drank of the wine, and was drunken; and he was + uncovered within his tent. + +01:009:022 And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his + father, and told his two brethren without. + +01:009:023 And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon both + their shoulders, and went backward, and covered the nakedness + of their father; and their faces were backward, and they saw + not their father's nakedness. + +01:009:024 And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son + had done unto him. + +01:009:025 And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he + be unto his brethren. + +01:009:026 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall + be his servant. + +01:009:027 God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of + Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. + +01:009:028 And Noah lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years. + +01:009:029 And all the days of Noah were nine hundred and fifty years: + and he died. + +01:010:001 Now these are the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, + and Japheth: and unto them were sons born after the flood. + +01:010:002 The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, + and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras. + +01:010:003 And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah. + +01:010:004 And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and + Dodanim. + +01:010:005 By these were the isles of the Gentiles divided in their + lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in + their nations. + +01:010:006 And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan. + +01:010:007 And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and + Raamah, and Sabtechah: and the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and + Dedan. + +01:010:008 And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the + earth. + +01:010:009 He was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, + Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD. + +01:010:010 And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel, and Erech, and + Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar. + +01:010:011 Out of that land went forth Asshur, and builded Nineveh, and + the city Rehoboth, and Calah, + +01:010:012 And Resen between Nineveh and Calah: the same is a great city. + +01:010:013 And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and + Naphtuhim, + +01:010:014 And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (out of whom came Philistim,) and + Caphtorim. + +01:010:015 And Canaan begat Sidon his first born, and Heth, + +01:010:016 And the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgasite, + +01:010:017 And the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite, + +01:010:018 And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite: and + afterward were the families of the Canaanites spread abroad. + +01:010:019 And the border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as thou + comest to Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest, unto Sodom, and + Gomorrah, and Admah, and Zeboim, even unto Lasha. + +01:010:020 These are the sons of Ham, after their families, after their + tongues, in their countries, and in their nations. + +01:010:021 Unto Shem also, the father of all the children of Eber, the + brother of Japheth the elder, even to him were children born. + +01:010:022 The children of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, + and Aram. + +01:010:023 And the children of Aram; Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Mash. + +01:010:024 And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber. + +01:010:025 And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; + for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother's name + was Joktan. + +01:010:026 And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and + Jerah, + +01:010:027 And Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah, + +01:010:028 And Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba, + +01:010:029 And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab: all these were the sons of + Joktan. + +01:010:030 And their dwelling was from Mesha, as thou goest unto Sephar a + mount of the east. + +01:010:031 These are the sons of Shem, after their families, after their + tongues, in their lands, after their nations. + +01:010:032 These are the families of the sons of Noah, after their + generations, in their nations: and by these were the nations + divided in the earth after the flood. + +01:011:001 And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech. + +01:011:002 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that + they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt + there. + +01:011:003 And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and + burn them thoroughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime + had they for morter. + +01:011:004 And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, + whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, + lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth. + +01:011:005 And the LORD came down to see the city and the tower, which + the children of men builded. + +01:011:006 And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have + all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing + will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do. + +01:011:007 Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that + they may not understand one another's speech. + +01:011:008 So the LORD scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of + all the earth: and they left off to build the city. + +01:011:009 Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did + there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence + did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the + earth. + +01:011:010 These are the generations of Shem: Shem was an hundred years + old, and begat Arphaxad two years after the flood: + +01:011:011 And Shem lived after he begat Arphaxad five hundred years, and + begat sons and daughters. + +01:011:012 And Arphaxad lived five and thirty years, and begat Salah: + +01:011:013 And Arphaxad lived after he begat Salah four hundred and three + years, and begat sons and daughters. + +01:011:014 And Salah lived thirty years, and begat Eber: + +01:011:015 And Salah lived after he begat Eber four hundred and three + years, and begat sons and daughters. + +01:011:016 And Eber lived four and thirty years, and begat Peleg: + +01:011:017 And Eber lived after he begat Peleg four hundred and thirty + years, and begat sons and daughters. + +01:011:018 And Peleg lived thirty years, and begat Reu: + +01:011:019 And Peleg lived after he begat Reu two hundred and nine years, + and begat sons and daughters. + +01:011:020 And Reu lived two and thirty years, and begat Serug: + +01:011:021 And Reu lived after he begat Serug two hundred and seven + years, and begat sons and daughters. + +01:011:022 And Serug lived thirty years, and begat Nahor: + +01:011:023 And Serug lived after he begat Nahor two hundred years, and + begat sons and daughters. + +01:011:024 And Nahor lived nine and twenty years, and begat Terah: + +01:011:025 And Nahor lived after he begat Terah an hundred and nineteen + years, and begat sons and daughters. + +01:011:026 And Terah lived seventy years, and begat Abram, Nahor, and + Haran. + +01:011:027 Now these are the generations of Terah: Terah begat Abram, + Nahor, and Haran; and Haran begat Lot. + +01:011:028 And Haran died before his father Terah in the land of his + nativity, in Ur of the Chaldees. + +01:011:029 And Abram and Nahor took them wives: the name of Abram's wife + was Sarai; and the name of Nahor's wife, Milcah, the daughter + of Haran, the father of Milcah, and the father of Iscah. + +01:011:030 But Sarai was barren; she had no child. + +01:011:031 And Terah took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Haran his + son's son, and Sarai his daughter in law, his son Abram's + wife; and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees, + to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran, and + dwelt there. + +01:011:032 And the days of Terah were two hundred and five years: and + Terah died in Haran. + +01:012:001 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, + and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land + that I will shew thee: + +01:012:002 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, + and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: + +01:012:003 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that + curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be + blessed. + +01:012:004 So Abram departed, as the LORD had spoken unto him; and Lot + went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when + he departed out of Haran. + +01:012:005 And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and + all their substance that they had gathered, and the souls that + they had gotten in Haran; and they went forth to go into the + land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came. + +01:012:006 And Abram passed through the land unto the place of Sichem, + unto the plain of Moreh. And the Canaanite was then in the + land. + +01:012:007 And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will + I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD, + who appeared unto him. + +01:012:008 And he removed from thence unto a mountain on the east of + Bethel, and pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and + Hai on the east: and there he builded an altar unto the LORD, + and called upon the name of the LORD. + +01:012:009 And Abram journeyed, going on still toward the south. + +01:012:010 And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went down into + Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine was grievous in the + land. + +01:012:011 And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into + Egypt, that he said unto Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know + that thou art a fair woman to look upon: + +01:012:012 Therefore it shall come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see + thee, that they shall say, This is his wife: and they will + kill me, but they will save thee alive. + +01:012:013 Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with + me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee. + +01:012:014 And it came to pass, that, when Abram was come into Egypt, the + Egyptians beheld the woman that she was very fair. + +01:012:015 The princes also of Pharaoh saw her, and commended her before + Pharaoh: and the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house. + +01:012:016 And he entreated Abram well for her sake: and he had sheep, + and oxen, and he asses, and menservants, and maidservants, and + she asses, and camels. + +01:012:017 And the LORD plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues + because of Sarai Abram's wife. + +01:012:018 And Pharaoh called Abram and said, What is this that thou hast + done unto me? why didst thou not tell me that she was thy + wife? + +01:012:019 Why saidst thou, She is my sister? so I might have taken her + to me to wife: now therefore behold thy wife, take her, and go + thy way. + +01:012:020 And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him: and they sent + him away, and his wife, and all that he had. + +01:013:001 And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that + he had, and Lot with him, into the south. + +01:013:002 And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. + +01:013:003 And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, + unto the place where his tent had been at the beginning, + between Bethel and Hai; + +01:013:004 Unto the place of the altar, which he had make there at the + first: and there Abram called on the name of the LORD. + +01:013:005 And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, + and tents. + +01:013:006 And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell + together: for their substance was great, so that they could + not dwell together. + +01:013:007 And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram's cattle + and the herdmen of Lot's cattle: and the Canaanite and the + Perizzite dwelled then in the land. + +01:013:008 And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, + between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; + for we be brethren. + +01:013:009 Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray + thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go + to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will + go to the left. + +01:013:010 And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of + Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD + destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, + like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar. + +01:013:011 Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed + east: and they separated themselves the one from the other. + +01:013:012 Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the + cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom. + +01:013:013 But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the LORD + exceedingly. + +01:013:014 And the LORD said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated + from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place + where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and + westward: + +01:013:015 For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and + to thy seed for ever. + +01:013:016 And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if + a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed + also be numbered. + +01:013:017 Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the + breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee. + +01:013:018 Then Abram removed his tent, and came and dwelt in the plain + of Mamre, which is in Hebron, and built there an altar unto + the LORD. + +01:014:001 And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, + Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal + king of nations; + +01:014:002 That these made war with Bera king of Sodom, and with Birsha + king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and Shemeber king of + Zeboiim, and the king of Bela, which is Zoar. + +01:014:003 All these were joined together in the vale of Siddim, which is + the salt sea. + +01:014:004 Twelve years they served Chedorlaomer, and in the thirteenth + year they rebelled. + +01:014:005 And in the fourteenth year came Chedorlaomer, and the kings + that were with him, and smote the Rephaims in Ashteroth + Karnaim, and the Zuzims in Ham, and the Emins in Shaveh + Kiriathaim, + +01:014:006 And the Horites in their mount Seir, unto Elparan, which is by + the wilderness. + +01:014:007 And they returned, and came to Enmishpat, which is Kadesh, and + smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the + Amorites, that dwelt in Hazezontamar. + +01:014:008 And there went out the king of Sodom, and the king of + Gomorrah, and the king of Admah, and the king of Zeboiim, and + the king of Bela (the same is Zoar;) and they joined battle + with them in the vale of Siddim; + +01:014:009 With Chedorlaomer the king of Elam, and with Tidal king of + nations, and Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of + Ellasar; four kings with five. + +01:014:010 And the vale of Siddim was full of slimepits; and the kings of + Sodom and Gomorrah fled, and fell there; and they that + remained fled to the mountain. + +01:014:011 And they took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah, and all + their victuals, and went their way. + +01:014:012 And they took Lot, Abram's brother's son, who dwelt in Sodom, + and his goods, and departed. + +01:014:013 And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the + Hebrew; for he dwelt in the plain of Mamre the Amorite, + brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner: and these were + confederate with Abram. + +01:014:014 And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he + armed his trained servants, born in his own house, three + hundred and eighteen, and pursued them unto Dan. + +01:014:015 And he divided himself against them, he and his servants, by + night, and smote them, and pursued them unto Hobah, which is + on the left hand of Damascus. + +01:014:016 And he brought back all the goods, and also brought again his + brother Lot, and his goods, and the women also, and the + people. + +01:014:017 And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return + from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were + with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king's dale. + +01:014:018 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: + and he was the priest of the most high God. + +01:014:019 And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most + high God, possessor of heaven and earth: + +01:014:020 And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine + enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all. + +01:014:021 And the king of Sodom said unto Abram, Give me the persons, + and take the goods to thyself. + +01:014:022 And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand + unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and + earth, + +01:014:023 That I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet, and + that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou + shouldest say, I have made Abram rich: + +01:014:024 Save only that which the young men have eaten, and the portion + of the men which went with me, Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre; let + them take their portion. + +01:015:001 After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a + vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy + exceeding great reward. + +01:015:002 And Abram said, LORD God, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go + childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of + Damascus? + +01:015:003 And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and, + lo, one born in my house is mine heir. + +01:015:004 And, behold, the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, This + shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of + thine own bowels shall be thine heir. + +01:015:005 And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward + heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: + and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be. + +01:015:006 And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for + righteousness. + +01:015:007 And he said unto him, I am the LORD that brought thee out of + Ur of the Chaldees, to give thee this land to inherit it. + +01:015:008 And he said, LORD God, whereby shall I know that I shall + inherit it? + +01:015:009 And he said unto him, Take me an heifer of three years old, + and a she goat of three years old, and a ram of three years + old, and a turtledove, and a young pigeon. + +01:015:010 And he took unto him all these, and divided them in the midst, + and laid each piece one against another: but the birds divided + he not. + +01:015:011 And when the fowls came down upon the carcases, Abram drove + them away. + +01:015:012 And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; + and, lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him. + +01:015:013 And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall + be a stranger in a land that is not their's, and shall serve + them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years; + +01:015:014 And also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and + afterward shall they come out with great substance. + +01:015:015 And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be + buried in a good old age. + +01:015:016 But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for + the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full. + +01:015:017 And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was + dark, behold a smoking furnace, and a burning lamp that passed + between those pieces. + +01:015:018 In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, + Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt + unto the great river, the river Euphrates: + +01:015:019 The Kenites, and the Kenizzites, and the Kadmonites, + +01:015:020 And the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Rephaims, + +01:015:021 And the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Girgashites, and + the Jebusites. + +01:016:001 Now Sarai Abram's wife bare him no children: and she had an + handmaid, an Egyptian, whose name was Hagar. + +01:016:002 And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath + restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; + it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram + hearkened to the voice of Sarai. + +01:016:003 And Sarai Abram's wife took Hagar her maid the Egyptian, after + Abram had dwelt ten years in the land of Canaan, and gave her + to her husband Abram to be his wife. + +01:016:004 And he went in unto Hagar, and she conceived: and when she saw + that she had conceived, her mistress was despised in her eyes. + +01:016:005 And Sarai said unto Abram, My wrong be upon thee: I have given + my maid into thy bosom; and when she saw that she had + conceived, I was despised in her eyes: the LORD judge between + me and thee. + +01:016:006 But Abram said unto Sarai, Behold, thy maid is in thine hand; + do to her as it pleaseth thee. And when Sarai dealt hardly + with her, she fled from her face. + +01:016:007 And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in + the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur. + +01:016:008 And he said, Hagar, Sarai's maid, whence camest thou? and + whither wilt thou go? And she said, I flee from the face of my + mistress Sarai. + +01:016:009 And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Return to thy + mistress, and submit thyself under her hands. + +01:016:010 And the angel of the LORD said unto her, I will multiply thy + seed exceedingly, that it shall not be numbered for multitude. + +01:016:011 And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with + child and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; + because the LORD hath heard thy affliction. + +01:016:012 And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, + and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the + presence of all his brethren. + +01:016:013 And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou + God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him + that seeth me? + +01:016:014 Wherefore the well was called Beerlahairoi; behold, it is + between Kadesh and Bered. + +01:016:015 And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son's name, + which Hagar bare, Ishmael. + +01:016:016 And Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare + Ishmael to Abram. + +01:017:001 And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD + appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; + walk before me, and be thou perfect. + +01:017:002 And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will + multiply thee exceedingly. + +01:017:003 And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying, + +01:017:004 As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be + a father of many nations. + +01:017:005 Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name + shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made + thee. + +01:017:006 And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make + nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee. + +01:017:007 And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy + seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting + covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee. + +01:017:008 And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the + land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for + an everlasting possession; and I will be their God. + +01:017:009 And God said unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant + therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations. + +01:017:010 This is my covenant, which ye shall keep, between me and you + and thy seed after thee; Every man child among you shall be + circumcised. + +01:017:011 And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and it + shall be a token of the covenant betwixt me and you. + +01:017:012 And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, + every man child in your generations, he that is born in the + house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of + thy seed. + +01:017:013 He that is born in thy house, and he that is bought with thy + money, must needs be circumcised: and my covenant shall be in + your flesh for an everlasting covenant. + +01:017:014 And the uncircumcised man child whose flesh of his foreskin is + not circumcised, that soul shall be cut off from his people; + he hath broken my covenant. + +01:017:015 And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt + not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be. + +01:017:016 And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: yea, I + will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of + people shall be of her. + +01:017:017 Then Abraham fell upon his face, and laughed, and said in his + heart, Shall a child be born unto him that is an hundred years + old? and shall Sarah, that is ninety years old, bear? + +01:017:018 And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before + thee! + +01:017:019 And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and + thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my + covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his + seed after him. + +01:017:020 And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed + him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him + exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make + him a great nation. + +01:017:021 But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, which Sarah shall + bear unto thee at this set time in the next year. + +01:017:022 And he left off talking with him, and God went up from + Abraham. + +01:017:023 And Abraham took Ishmael his son, and all that were born in + his house, and all that were bought with his money, every male + among the men of Abraham's house; and circumcised the flesh of + their foreskin in the selfsame day, as God had said unto him. + +01:017:024 And Abraham was ninety years old and nine, when he was + circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin. + +01:017:025 And Ishmael his son was thirteen years old, when he was + circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin. + +01:017:026 In the selfsame day was Abraham circumcised, and Ishmael his + son. + +01:017:027 And all the men of his house, born in the house, and bought + with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him. + +01:018:001 And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he + sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; + +01:018:002 And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood + by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the + tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground, + +01:018:003 And said, My LORD, if now I have found favour in thy sight, + pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant: + +01:018:004 Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your + feet, and rest yourselves under the tree: + +01:018:005 And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your + hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come + to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said. + +01:018:006 And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make + ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make + cakes upon the hearth. + +01:018:007 And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetcht a calf tender and + good, and gave it unto a young man; and he hasted to dress it. + +01:018:008 And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had + dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under + the tree, and they did eat. + +01:018:009 And they said unto him, Where is Sarah thy wife? And he said, + Behold, in the tent. + +01:018:010 And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to + the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. + And Sarah heard it in the tent door, which was behind him. + +01:018:011 Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and + it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. + +01:018:012 Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am + waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also? + +01:018:013 And the LORD said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, + saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old? + +01:018:014 Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I + will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and + Sarah shall have a son. + +01:018:015 Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. + And he said, Nay; but thou didst laugh. + +01:018:016 And the men rose up from thence, and looked toward Sodom: and + Abraham went with them to bring them on the way. + +01:018:017 And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which + I do; + +01:018:018 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty + nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in + him? + +01:018:019 For I know him, that he will command his children and his + household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, + to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon + Abraham that which he hath spoken of him. + +01:018:020 And the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is + great, and because their sin is very grievous; + +01:018:021 I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether + according to the cry of it, which is come unto me; and if not, + I will know. + +01:018:022 And the men turned their faces from thence, and went toward + Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before the LORD. + +01:018:023 And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the + righteous with the wicked? + +01:018:024 Peradventure there be fifty righteous within the city: wilt + thou also destroy and not spare the place for the fifty + righteous that are therein? + +01:018:025 That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the + righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as + the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all + the earth do right? + +01:018:026 And the LORD said, If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within + the city, then I will spare all the place for their sakes. + +01:018:027 And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon + me to speak unto the LORD, which am but dust and ashes: + +01:018:028 Peradventure there shall lack five of the fifty righteous: + wilt thou destroy all the city for lack of five? And he said, + If I find there forty and five, I will not destroy it. + +01:018:029 And he spake unto him yet again, and said, Peradventure there + shall be forty found there. And he said, I will not do it for + forty's sake. + +01:018:030 And he said unto him, Oh let not the LORD be angry, and I will + speak: Peradventure there shall thirty be found there. And he + said, I will not do it, if I find thirty there. + +01:018:031 And he said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto + the LORD: Peradventure there shall be twenty found there. And + he said, I will not destroy it for twenty's sake. + +01:018:032 And he said, Oh let not the LORD be angry, and I will speak + yet but this once: Peradventure ten shall be found there. And + he said, I will not destroy it for ten's sake. + +01:018:033 And the LORD went his way, as soon as he had left communing + with Abraham: and Abraham returned unto his place. + +01:019:001 And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the + gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and + he bowed himself with his face toward the ground; + +01:019:002 And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into + your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, + and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they + said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night. + +01:019:003 And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, + and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did + bake unleavened bread, and they did eat. + +01:019:004 But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of + Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the + people from every quarter: + +01:019:005 And they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men + which came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that + we may know them. + +01:019:006 And Lot went out at the door unto them, and shut the door + after him, + +01:019:007 And said, I pray you, brethren, do not so wickedly. + +01:019:008 Behold now, I have two daughters which have not known man; let + me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as + is good in your eyes: only unto these men do nothing; for + therefore came they under the shadow of my roof. + +01:019:009 And they said, Stand back. And they said again, This one + fellow came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge: now + will we deal worse with thee, than with them. And they pressed + sore upon the man, even Lot, and came near to break the door. + +01:019:010 But the men put forth their hand, and pulled Lot into the + house to them, and shut to the door. + +01:019:011 And they smote the men that were at the door of the house with + blindness, both small and great: so that they wearied + themselves to find the door. + +01:019:012 And the men said unto Lot, Hast thou here any besides? son in + law, and thy sons, and thy daughters, and whatsoever thou hast + in the city, bring them out of this place: + +01:019:013 For we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is + waxen great before the face of the LORD; and the LORD hath + sent us to destroy it. + +01:019:014 And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, which + married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this + place; for the LORD will destroy this city. But he seemed as + one that mocked unto his sons in law. + +01:019:015 And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, + saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are + here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. + +01:019:016 And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and + upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two + daughters; the LORD being merciful unto him: and they brought + him forth, and set him without the city. + +01:019:017 And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, + that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, + neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, + lest thou be consumed. + +01:019:018 And Lot said unto them, Oh, not so, my LORD: + +01:019:019 Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and + thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me + in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest + some evil take me, and I die: + +01:019:020 Behold now, this city is near to flee unto, and it is a little + one: Oh, let me escape thither, (is it not a little one?) and + my soul shall live. + +01:019:021 And he said unto him, See, I have accepted thee concerning + this thing also, that I will not overthrow this city, for the + which thou hast spoken. + +01:019:022 Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do anything till thou + be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called + Zoar. + +01:019:023 The sun was risen upon the earth when Lot entered into Zoar. + +01:019:024 Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone + and fire from the LORD out of heaven; + +01:019:025 And he overthrew those cities, and all the plain, and all the + inhabitants of the cities, and that which grew upon the + ground. + +01:019:026 But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a + pillar of salt. + +01:019:027 And Abraham gat up early in the morning to the place where he + stood before the LORD: + +01:019:028 And he looked toward Sodom and Gomorrah, and toward all the + land of the plain, and beheld, and, lo, the smoke of the + country went up as the smoke of a furnace. + +01:019:029 And it came to pass, when God destroyed the cities of the + plain, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the + midst of the overthrow, when he overthrew the cities in the + which Lot dwelt. + +01:019:030 And Lot went up out of Zoar, and dwelt in the mountain, and + his two daughters with him; for he feared to dwell in Zoar: + and he dwelt in a cave, he and his two daughters. + +01:019:031 And the firstborn said unto the younger, Our father is old, + and there is not a man in the earth to come in unto us after + the manner of all the earth: + +01:019:032 Come, let us make our father drink wine, and we will lie with + him, that we may preserve seed of our father. + +01:019:033 And they made their father drink wine that night: and the + firstborn went in, and lay with her father; and he perceived + not when she lay down, nor when she arose. + +01:019:034 And it came to pass on the morrow, that the firstborn said + unto the younger, Behold, I lay yesternight with my father: + let us make him drink wine this night also; and go thou in, + and lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father. + +01:019:035 And they made their father drink wine that night also: and the + younger arose, and lay with him; and he perceived not when she + lay down, nor when she arose. + +01:019:036 Thus were both the daughters of Lot with child by their + father. + +01:019:037 And the first born bare a son, and called his name Moab: the + same is the father of the Moabites unto this day. + +01:019:038 And the younger, she also bare a son, and called his name + Benammi: the same is the father of the children of Ammon unto + this day. + +01:020:001 And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, + and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar. + +01:020:002 And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister: and + Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah. + +01:020:003 But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night, and said to + him, Behold, thou art but a dead man, for the woman which thou + hast taken; for she is a man's wife. + +01:020:004 But Abimelech had not come near her: and he said, LORD, wilt + thou slay also a righteous nation? + +01:020:005 Said he not unto me, She is my sister? and she, even she + herself said, He is my brother: in the integrity of my heart + and innocency of my hands have I done this. + +01:020:006 And God said unto him in a dream, Yea, I know that thou didst + this in the integrity of thy heart; for I also withheld thee + from sinning against me: therefore suffered I thee not to + touch her. + +01:020:007 Now therefore restore the man his wife; for he is a prophet, + and he shall pray for thee, and thou shalt live: and if thou + restore her not, know thou that thou shalt surely die, thou, + and all that are thine. + +01:020:008 Therefore Abimelech rose early in the morning, and called all + his servants, and told all these things in their ears: and the + men were sore afraid. + +01:020:009 Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said unto him, What hast + thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee, that thou + hast brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? thou hast + done deeds unto me that ought not to be done. + +01:020:010 And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What sawest thou, that thou + hast done this thing? + +01:020:011 And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is + not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake. + +01:020:012 And yet indeed she is my sister; she is the daughter of my + father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my + wife. + +01:020:013 And it came to pass, when God caused me to wander from my + father's house, that I said unto her, This is thy kindness + which thou shalt shew unto me; at every place whither we shall + come, say of me, He is my brother. + +01:020:014 And Abimelech took sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and + womenservants, and gave them unto Abraham, and restored him + Sarah his wife. + +01:020:015 And Abimelech said, Behold, my land is before thee: dwell + where it pleaseth thee. + +01:020:016 And unto Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a + thousand pieces of silver: behold, he is to thee a covering of + the eyes, unto all that are with thee, and with all other: + thus she was reproved. + +01:020:017 So Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech, and his + wife, and his maidservants; and they bare children. + +01:020:018 For the LORD had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of + Abimelech, because of Sarah Abraham's wife. + +01:021:001 And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did + unto Sarah as he had spoken. + +01:021:002 For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at + the set time of which God had spoken to him. + +01:021:003 And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, + whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac. + +01:021:004 And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac being eight days old, as + God had commanded him. + +01:021:005 And Abraham was an hundred years old, when his son Isaac was + born unto him. + +01:021:006 And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that + hear will laugh with me. + +01:021:007 And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah + should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in + his old age. + +01:021:008 And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great + feast the same day that Isaac was weaned. + +01:021:009 And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had + born unto Abraham, mocking. + +01:021:010 Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this bondwoman and + her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with + my son, even with Isaac. + +01:021:011 And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of + his son. + +01:021:012 And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight + because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that + Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in + Isaac shall thy seed be called. + +01:021:013 And also of the son of the bondwoman will I make a nation, + because he is thy seed. + +01:021:014 And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and + a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her + shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, + and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba. + +01:021:015 And the water was spent in the bottle, and she cast the child + under one of the shrubs. + +01:021:016 And she went, and sat her down over against him a good way + off, as it were a bow shot: for she said, Let me not see the + death of the child. And she sat over against him, and lift up + her voice, and wept. + +01:021:017 And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God + called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth + thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad + where he is. + +01:021:018 Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in thine hand; for I will + make him a great nation. + +01:021:019 And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she + went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad + drink. + +01:021:020 And God was with the lad; and he grew, and dwelt in the + wilderness, and became an archer. + +01:021:021 And he dwelt in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took + him a wife out of the land of Egypt. + +01:021:022 And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol + the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God + is with thee in all that thou doest: + +01:021:023 Now therefore swear unto me here by God that thou wilt not + deal falsely with me, nor with my son, nor with my son's son: + but according to the kindness that I have done unto thee, thou + shalt do unto me, and to the land wherein thou hast sojourned. + +01:021:024 And Abraham said, I will swear. + +01:021:025 And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of a well of water, + which Abimelech's servants had violently taken away. + +01:021:026 And Abimelech said, I wot not who hath done this thing; + neither didst thou tell me, neither yet heard I of it, but to + day. + +01:021:027 And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; + and both of them made a covenant. + +01:021:028 And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves. + +01:021:029 And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What mean these seven ewe + lambs which thou hast set by themselves? + +01:021:030 And he said, For these seven ewe lambs shalt thou take of my + hand, that they may be a witness unto me, that I have digged + this well. + +01:021:031 Wherefore he called that place Beersheba; because there they + sware both of them. + +01:021:032 Thus they made a covenant at Beersheba: then Abimelech rose + up, and Phichol the chief captain of his host, and they + returned into the land of the Philistines. + +01:021:033 And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on + the name of the LORD, the everlasting God. + +01:021:034 And Abraham sojourned in the Philistines' land many days. + +01:022:001 And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt + Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here + I am. + +01:022:002 And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou + lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him + there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I + will tell thee of. + +01:022:003 And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, + and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and + clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went + unto the place of which God had told him. + +01:022:004 Then on the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the + place afar off. + +01:022:005 And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the + ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come + again to you. + +01:022:006 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it + upon Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a + knife; and they went both of them together. + +01:022:007 And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: + and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire + and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering? + +01:022:008 And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for + a burnt offering: so they went both of them together. + +01:022:009 And they came to the place which God had told him of; and + Abraham built an altar there, and laid the wood in order, and + bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar upon the wood. + +01:022:010 And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to + slay his son. + +01:022:011 And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and + said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I. + +01:022:012 And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou + any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, + seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me. + +01:022:013 And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind + him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went + and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in + the stead of his son. + +01:022:014 And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it + is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be + seen. + +01:022:015 And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven + the second time, + +01:022:016 And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because + thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, + thine only son: + +01:022:017 That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will + multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand + which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the + gate of his enemies; + +01:022:018 And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; + because thou hast obeyed my voice. + +01:022:019 So Abraham returned unto his young men, and they rose up and + went together to Beersheba; and Abraham dwelt at Beersheba. + +01:022:020 And it came to pass after these things, that it was told + Abraham, saying, Behold, Milcah, she hath also born children + unto thy brother Nahor; + +01:022:021 Huz his firstborn, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel the father + of Aram, + +01:022:022 And Chesed, and Hazo, and Pildash, and Jidlaph, and Bethuel. + +01:022:023 And Bethuel begat Rebekah: these eight Milcah did bear to + Nahor, Abraham's brother. + +01:022:024 And his concubine, whose name was Reumah, she bare also Tebah, + and Gaham, and Thahash, and Maachah. + +01:023:001 And Sarah was an hundred and seven and twenty years old: these + were the years of the life of Sarah. + +01:023:002 And Sarah died in Kirjatharba; the same is Hebron in the land + of Canaan: and Abraham came to mourn for Sarah, and to weep + for her. + +01:023:003 And Abraham stood up from before his dead, and spake unto the + sons of Heth, saying, + +01:023:004 I am a stranger and a sojourner with you: give me a possession + of a buryingplace with you, that I may bury my dead out of my + sight. + +01:023:005 And the children of Heth answered Abraham, saying unto him, + +01:023:006 Hear us, my lord: thou art a mighty prince among us: in the + choice of our sepulchres bury thy dead; none of us shall + withhold from thee his sepulchre, but that thou mayest bury + thy dead. + +01:023:007 And Abraham stood up, and bowed himself to the people of the + land, even to the children of Heth. + +01:023:008 And he communed with them, saying, If it be your mind that I + should bury my dead out of my sight; hear me, and intreat for + me to Ephron the son of Zohar, + +01:023:009 That he may give me the cave of Machpelah, which he hath, + which is in the end of his field; for as much money as it is + worth he shall give it me for a possession of a buryingplace + amongst you. + +01:023:010 And Ephron dwelt among the children of Heth: and Ephron the + Hittite answered Abraham in the audience of the children of + Heth, even of all that went in at the gate of his city, + saying, + +01:023:011 Nay, my lord, hear me: the field give I thee, and the cave + that is therein, I give it thee; in the presence of the sons + of my people give I it thee: bury thy dead. + +01:023:012 And Abraham bowed down himself before the people of the land. + +01:023:013 And he spake unto Ephron in the audience of the people of the + land, saying, But if thou wilt give it, I pray thee, hear me: + I will give thee money for the field; take it of me, and I + will bury my dead there. + +01:023:014 And Ephron answered Abraham, saying unto him, + +01:023:015 My lord, hearken unto me: the land is worth four hundred + shekels of silver; what is that betwixt me and thee? bury + therefore thy dead. + +01:023:016 And Abraham hearkened unto Ephron; and Abraham weighed to + Ephron the silver, which he had named in the audience of the + sons of Heth, four hundred shekels of silver, current money + with the merchant. + +01:023:017 And the field of Ephron which was in Machpelah, which was + before Mamre, the field, and the cave which was therein, and + all the trees that were in the field, that were in all the + borders round about, were made sure + +01:023:018 Unto Abraham for a possession in the presence of the children + of Heth, before all that went in at the gate of his city. + +01:023:019 And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of + the field of Machpelah before Mamre: the same is Hebron in the + land of Canaan. + +01:023:020 And the field, and the cave that is therein, were made sure + unto Abraham for a possession of a buryingplace by the sons of + Heth. + +01:024:001 And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD + had blessed Abraham in all things. + +01:024:002 And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that + ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under + my thigh: + +01:024:003 And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, and + the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my + son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell: + +01:024:004 But thou shalt go unto my country, and to my kindred, and take + a wife unto my son Isaac. + +01:024:005 And the servant said unto him, Peradventure the woman will not + be willing to follow me unto this land: must I needs bring thy + son again unto the land from whence thou camest? + +01:024:006 And Abraham said unto him, Beware thou that thou bring not my + son thither again. + +01:024:007 The LORD God of heaven, which took me from my father's house, + and from the land of my kindred, and which spake unto me, and + that sware unto me, saying, Unto thy seed will I give this + land; he shall send his angel before thee, and thou shalt take + a wife unto my son from thence. + +01:024:008 And if the woman will not be willing to follow thee, then thou + shalt be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son + thither again. + +01:024:009 And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his + master, and sware to him concerning that matter. + +01:024:010 And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master, + and departed; for all the goods of his master were in his + hand: and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia, unto the city of + Nahor. + +01:024:011 And he made his camels to kneel down without the city by a + well of water at the time of the evening, even the time that + women go out to draw water. + +01:024:012 And he said O LORD God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send + me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master + Abraham. + +01:024:013 Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters + of the men of the city come out to draw water: + +01:024:014 And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, + Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she + shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let + the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant + Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness + unto my master. + +01:024:015 And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, + behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of + Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher + upon her shoulder. + +01:024:016 And the damsel was very fair to look upon, a virgin, neither + had any man known her: and she went down to the well, and + filled her pitcher, and came up. + +01:024:017 And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray + thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher. + +01:024:018 And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her + pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink. + +01:024:019 And when she had done giving him drink, she said, I will draw + water for thy camels also, until they have done drinking. + +01:024:020 And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and + ran again unto the well to draw water, and drew for all his + camels. + +01:024:021 And the man wondering at her held his peace, to wit whether + the LORD had made his journey prosperous or not. + +01:024:022 And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the + man took a golden earring of half a shekel weight, and two + bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold; + +01:024:023 And said, Whose daughter art thou? tell me, I pray thee: is + there room in thy father's house for us to lodge in? + +01:024:024 And she said unto him, I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of + Milcah, which she bare unto Nahor. + +01:024:025 She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender + enough, and room to lodge in. + +01:024:026 And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the LORD. + +01:024:027 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who + hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: + I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my + master's brethren. + +01:024:028 And the damsel ran, and told them of her mother's house these + things. + +01:024:029 And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban: and Laban + ran out unto the man, unto the well. + +01:024:030 And it came to pass, when he saw the earring and bracelets + upon his sister's hands, and when he heard the words of + Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus spake the man unto me; that + he came unto the man; and, behold, he stood by the camels at + the well. + +01:024:031 And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the LORD; wherefore + standest thou without? for I have prepared the house, and room + for the camels. + +01:024:032 And the man came into the house: and he ungirded his camels, + and gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash + his feet, and the men's feet that were with him. + +01:024:033 And there was set meat before him to eat: but he said, I will + not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on. + +01:024:034 And he said, I am Abraham's servant. + +01:024:035 And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become + great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, + and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and + asses. + +01:024:036 And Sarah my master's wife bare a son to my master when she + was old: and unto him hath he given all that he hath. + +01:024:037 And my master made me swear, saying, Thou shalt not take a + wife to my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose + land I dwell: + +01:024:038 But thou shalt go unto my father's house, and to my kindred, + and take a wife unto my son. + +01:024:039 And I said unto my master, Peradventure the woman will not + follow me. + +01:024:040 And he said unto me, The LORD, before whom I walk, will send + his angel with thee, and prosper thy way; and thou shalt take + a wife for my son of my kindred, and of my father's house: + +01:024:041 Then shalt thou be clear from this my oath, when thou comest + to my kindred; and if they give not thee one, thou shalt be + clear from my oath. + +01:024:042 And I came this day unto the well, and said, O LORD God of my + master Abraham, if now thou do prosper my way which I go: + +01:024:043 Behold, I stand by the well of water; and it shall come to + pass, that when the virgin cometh forth to draw water, and I + say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy + pitcher to drink; + +01:024:044 And she say to me, Both drink thou, and I will also draw for + thy camels: let the same be the woman whom the LORD hath + appointed out for my master's son. + +01:024:045 And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah + came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down + unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me + drink, I pray thee. + +01:024:046 And she made haste, and let down her pitcher from her + shoulder, and said, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink + also: so I drank, and she made the camels drink also. + +01:024:047 And I asked her, and said, Whose daughter art thou? And she + said, the daughter of Bethuel, Nahor's son, whom Milcah bare + unto him: and I put the earring upon her face, and the + bracelets upon her hands. + +01:024:048 And I bowed down my head, and worshipped the LORD, and blessed + the LORD God of my master Abraham, which had led me in the + right way to take my master's brother's daughter unto his son. + +01:024:049 And now if ye will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell + me: and if not, tell me; that I may turn to the right hand, or + to the left. + +01:024:050 Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth + from the LORD: we cannot speak unto thee bad or good. + +01:024:051 Behold, Rebekah is before thee, take her, and go, and let her + be thy master's son's wife, as the LORD hath spoken. + +01:024:052 And it came to pass, that, when Abraham's servant heard their + words, he worshipped the LORD, bowing himself to the earth. + +01:024:053 And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of + gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to + her brother and to her mother precious things. + +01:024:054 And they did eat and drink, he and the men that were with him, + and tarried all night; and they rose up in the morning, and he + said, Send me away unto my master. + +01:024:055 And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with + us a few days, at the least ten; after that she shall go. + +01:024:056 And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD hath + prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master. + +01:024:057 And they said, We will call the damsel, and enquire at her + mouth. + +01:024:058 And they called Rebekah, and said unto her, Wilt thou go with + this man? And she said, I will go. + +01:024:059 And they sent away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and + Abraham's servant, and his men. + +01:024:060 And they blessed Rebekah, and said unto her, Thou art our + sister, be thou the mother of thousands of millions, and let + thy seed possess the gate of those which hate them. + +01:024:061 And Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode upon the + camels, and followed the man: and the servant took Rebekah, + and went his way. + +01:024:062 And Isaac came from the way of the well Lahairoi; for he dwelt + in the south country. + +01:024:063 And Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide: + and he lifted up his eyes, and saw, and, behold, the camels + were coming. + +01:024:064 And Rebekah lifted up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac, she + lighted off the camel. + +01:024:065 For she had said unto the servant, What man is this that + walketh in the field to meet us? And the servant had said, It + is my master: therefore she took a vail, and covered herself. + +01:024:066 And the servant told Isaac all things that he had done. + +01:024:067 And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took + Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac + was comforted after his mother's death. + +01:025:001 Then again Abraham took a wife, and her name was Keturah. + +01:025:002 And she bare him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, + and Ishbak, and Shuah. + +01:025:003 And Jokshan begat Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were + Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim. + +01:025:004 And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and + Abidah, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah. + +01:025:005 And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac. + +01:025:006 But unto the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, + Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son, + while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country. + +01:025:007 And these are the days of the years of Abraham's life which he + lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years. + +01:025:008 Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an + old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people. + +01:025:009 And his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of + Machpelah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the + Hittite, which is before Mamre; + +01:025:010 The field which Abraham purchased of the sons of Heth: there + was Abraham buried, and Sarah his wife. + +01:025:011 And it came to pass after the death of Abraham, that God + blessed his son Isaac; and Isaac dwelt by the well Lahairoi. + +01:025:012 Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom + Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's handmaid, bare unto Abraham: + +01:025:013 And these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their + names, according to their generations: the firstborn of + Ishmael, Nebajoth; and Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam, + +01:025:014 And Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa, + +01:025:015 Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah: + +01:025:016 These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by + their towns, and by their castles; twelve princes according to + their nations. + +01:025:017 And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and + thirty and seven years: and he gave up the ghost and died; and + was gathered unto his people. + +01:025:018 And they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur, that is before Egypt, + as thou goest toward Assyria: and he died in the presence of + all his brethren. + +01:025:019 And these are the generations of Isaac, Abraham's son: Abraham + begat Isaac: + +01:025:020 And Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah to wife, + the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padanaram, the sister to + Laban the Syrian. + +01:025:021 And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was + barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his + wife conceived. + +01:025:022 And the children struggled together within her; and she said, + If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to enquire of the + LORD. + +01:025:023 And the LORD said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and + two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and + the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and + the elder shall serve the younger. + +01:025:024 And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, + there were twins in her womb. + +01:025:025 And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; + and they called his name Esau. + +01:025:026 And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on + Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was + threescore years old when she bare them. + +01:025:027 And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the + field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents. + +01:025:028 And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but + Rebekah loved Jacob. + +01:025:029 And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he + was faint: + +01:025:030 And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same + red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called + Edom. + +01:025:031 And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright. + +01:025:032 And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what + profit shall this birthright do to me? + +01:025:033 And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: + and he sold his birthright unto Jacob. + +01:025:034 Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did + eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau + despised his birthright. + +01:026:001 And there was a famine in the land, beside the first famine + that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went unto Abimelech + king of the Philistines unto Gerar. + +01:026:002 And the LORD appeared unto him, and said, Go not down into + Egypt; dwell in the land which I shall tell thee of: + +01:026:003 Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless + thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these + countries, and I will perform the oath which I sware unto + Abraham thy father; + +01:026:004 And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of heaven, + and will give unto thy seed all these countries; and in thy + seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; + +01:026:005 Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my + commandments, my statutes, and my laws. + +01:026:006 And Isaac dwelt in Gerar: + +01:026:007 And the men of the place asked him of his wife; and he said, + She is my sister: for he feared to say, She is my wife; lest, + said he, the men of the place should kill me for Rebekah; + because she was fair to look upon. + +01:026:008 And it came to pass, when he had been there a long time, that + Abimelech king of the Philistines looked out at a window, and + saw, and, behold, Isaac was sporting with Rebekah his wife. + +01:026:009 And Abimelech called Isaac, and said, Behold, of a surety she + is thy wife; and how saidst thou, She is my sister? And Isaac + said unto him, Because I said, Lest I die for her. + +01:026:010 And Abimelech said, What is this thou hast done unto us? one + of the people might lightly have lien with thy wife, and thou + shouldest have brought guiltiness upon us. + +01:026:011 And Abimelech charged all his people, saying, He that toucheth + this man or his wife shall surely be put to death. + +01:026:012 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year + an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. + +01:026:013 And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he + became very great: + +01:026:014 For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and + great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him. + +01:026:015 For all the wells which his father's servants had digged in + the days of Abraham his father, the Philistines had stopped + them, and filled them with earth. + +01:026:016 And Abimelech said unto Isaac, Go from us; for thou art much + mightier than we. + +01:026:017 And Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley + of Gerar, and dwelt there. + +01:026:018 And Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had + digged in the days of Abraham his father; for the Philistines + had stopped them after the death of Abraham: and he called + their names after the names by which his father had called + them. + +01:026:019 And Isaac's servants digged in the valley, and found there a + well of springing water. + +01:026:020 And the herdmen of Gerar did strive with Isaac's herdmen, + saying, The water is ours: and he called the name of the well + Esek; because they strove with him. + +01:026:021 And they digged another well, and strove for that also: and he + called the name of it Sitnah. + +01:026:022 And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for + that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; + and he said, For now the LORD hath made room for us, and we + shall be fruitful in the land. + +01:026:023 And he went up from thence to Beersheba. + +01:026:024 And the LORD appeared unto him the same night, and said, I am + the God of Abraham thy father: fear not, for I am with thee, + and will bless thee, and multiply thy seed for my servant + Abraham's sake. + +01:026:025 And he builded an altar there, and called upon the name of the + LORD, and pitched his tent there: and there Isaac's servants + digged a well. + +01:026:026 Then Abimelech went to him from Gerar, and Ahuzzath one of his + friends, and Phichol the chief captain of his army. + +01:026:027 And Isaac said unto them, Wherefore come ye to me, seeing ye + hate me, and have sent me away from you? + +01:026:028 And they said, We saw certainly that the LORD was with thee: + and we said, Let there be now an oath betwixt us, even betwixt + us and thee, and let us make a covenant with thee; + +01:026:029 That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and + as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee + away in peace: thou art now the blessed of the LORD. + +01:026:030 And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink. + +01:026:031 And they rose up betimes in the morning, and sware one to + another: and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him + in peace. + +01:026:032 And it came to pass the same day, that Isaac's servants came, + and told him concerning the well which they had digged, and + said unto him, We have found water. + +01:026:033 And he called it Shebah: therefore the name of the city is + Beersheba unto this day. + +01:026:034 And Esau was forty years old when he took to wife Judith the + daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Bashemath the daughter of + Elon the Hittite: + +01:026:035 Which were a grief of mind unto Isaac and to Rebekah. + +01:027:001 And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes + were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his eldest + son, and said unto him, My son: and he said unto him, Behold, + here am I. + +01:027:002 And he said, Behold now, I am old, I know not the day of my + death: + +01:027:003 Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and + thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison; + +01:027:004 And make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring it to me, + that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die. + +01:027:005 And Rebekah heard when Isaac spake to Esau his son. And Esau + went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it. + +01:027:006 And Rebekah spake unto Jacob her son, saying, Behold, I heard + thy father speak unto Esau thy brother, saying, + +01:027:007 Bring me venison, and make me savoury meat, that I may eat, + and bless thee before the LORD before my death. + +01:027:008 Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I + command thee. + +01:027:009 Go now to the flock, and fetch me from thence two good kids of + the goats; and I will make them savoury meat for thy father, + such as he loveth: + +01:027:010 And thou shalt bring it to thy father, that he may eat, and + that he may bless thee before his death. + +01:027:011 And Jacob said to Rebekah his mother, Behold, Esau my brother + is a hairy man, and I am a smooth man: + +01:027:012 My father peradventure will feel me, and I shall seem to him + as a deceiver; and I shall bring a curse upon me, and not a + blessing. + +01:027:013 And his mother said unto him, Upon me be thy curse, my son: + only obey my voice, and go fetch me them. + +01:027:014 And he went, and fetched, and brought them to his mother: and + his mother made savoury meat, such as his father loved. + +01:027:015 And Rebekah took goodly raiment of her eldest son Esau, which + were with her in the house, and put them upon Jacob her + younger son: + +01:027:016 And she put the skins of the kids of the goats upon his hands, + and upon the smooth of his neck: + +01:027:017 And she gave the savoury meat and the bread, which she had + prepared, into the hand of her son Jacob. + +01:027:018 And he came unto his father, and said, My father: and he said, + Here am I; who art thou, my son? + +01:027:019 And Jacob said unto his father, I am Esau thy first born; I + have done according as thou badest me: arise, I pray thee, sit + and eat of my venison, that thy soul may bless me. + +01:027:020 And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it + so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD thy God + brought it to me. + +01:027:021 And Isaac said unto Jacob, Come near, I pray thee, that I may + feel thee, my son, whether thou be my very son Esau or not. + +01:027:022 And Jacob went near unto Isaac his father; and he felt him, + and said, The voice is Jacob's voice, but the hands are the + hands of Esau. + +01:027:023 And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his + brother Esau's hands: so he blessed him. + +01:027:024 And he said, Art thou my very son Esau? And he said, I am. + +01:027:025 And he said, Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son's + venison, that my soul may bless thee. And he brought it near + to him, and he did eat: and he brought him wine and he drank. + +01:027:026 And his father Isaac said unto him, Come near now, and kiss + me, my son. + +01:027:027 And he came near, and kissed him: and he smelled the smell of + his raiment, and blessed him, and said, See, the smell of my + son is as the smell of a field which the LORD hath blessed: + +01:027:028 Therefore God give thee of the dew of heaven, and the fatness + of the earth, and plenty of corn and wine: + +01:027:029 Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord + over thy brethren, and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee: + cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that + blesseth thee. + +01:027:030 And it came to pass, as soon as Isaac had made an end of + blessing Jacob, and Jacob was yet scarce gone out from the + presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in + from his hunting. + +01:027:031 And he also had made savoury meat, and brought it unto his + father, and said unto his father, Let my father arise, and eat + of his son's venison, that thy soul may bless me. + +01:027:032 And Isaac his father said unto him, Who art thou? And he said, + I am thy son, thy firstborn Esau. + +01:027:033 And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who? where is + he that hath taken venison, and brought it me, and I have + eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him? yea, + and he shall be blessed. + +01:027:034 And when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with a + great and exceeding bitter cry, and said unto his father, + Bless me, even me also, O my father. + +01:027:035 And he said, Thy brother came with subtilty, and hath taken + away thy blessing. + +01:027:036 And he said, Is not he rightly named Jacob? for he hath + supplanted me these two times: he took away my birthright; + and, behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said, + Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me? + +01:027:037 And Isaac answered and said unto Esau, Behold, I have made him + thy lord, and all his brethren have I given to him for + servants; and with corn and wine have I sustained him: and + what shall I do now unto thee, my son? + +01:027:038 And Esau said unto his father, Hast thou but one blessing, my + father? bless me, even me also, O my father. And Esau lifted + up his voice, and wept. + +01:027:039 And Isaac his father answered and said unto him, Behold, thy + dwelling shall be the fatness of the earth, and of the dew of + heaven from above; + +01:027:040 And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; + and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, + that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck. + +01:027:041 And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his + father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of + mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my + brother Jacob. + +01:027:042 And these words of Esau her elder son were told to Rebekah: + and she sent and called Jacob her younger son, and said unto + him, Behold, thy brother Esau, as touching thee, doth comfort + himself, purposing to kill thee. + +01:027:043 Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; arise, flee thou to + Laban my brother to Haran; + +01:027:044 And tarry with him a few days, until thy brother's fury turn + away; + +01:027:045 Until thy brother's anger turn away from thee, and he forget + that which thou hast done to him: then I will send, and fetch + thee from thence: why should I be deprived also of you both in + one day? + +01:027:046 And Rebekah said to Isaac, I am weary of my life because of + the daughters of Heth: if Jacob take a wife of the daughters + of Heth, such as these which are of the daughters of the land, + what good shall my life do me? + +01:028:001 And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, and + said unto him, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of + Canaan. + +01:028:002 Arise, go to Padanaram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's + father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughers of + Laban thy mother's brother. + +01:028:003 And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and + multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people; + +01:028:004 And give thee the blessing of Abraham, to thee, and to thy + seed with thee; that thou mayest inherit the land wherein thou + art a stranger, which God gave unto Abraham. + +01:028:005 And Isaac sent away Jacob: and he went to Padanaram unto + Laban, son of Bethuel the Syrian, the brother of Rebekah, + Jacob's and Esau's mother. + +01:028:006 When Esau saw that Isaac had blessed Jacob, and sent him away + to Padanaram, to take him a wife from thence; and that as he + blessed him he gave him a charge, saying, Thou shalt not take + a wife of the daughers of Canaan; + +01:028:007 And that Jacob obeyed his father and his mother, and was gone + to Padanaram; + +01:028:008 And Esau seeing that the daughters of Canaan pleased not Isaac + his father; + +01:028:009 Then went Esau unto Ishmael, and took unto the wives which he + had Mahalath the daughter of Ishmael Abraham's son, the sister + of Nebajoth, to be his wife. + +01:028:010 And Jacob went out from Beersheba, and went toward Haran. + +01:028:011 And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all + night, because the sun was set; and he took of the stones of + that place, and put them for his pillows, and lay down in that + place to sleep. + +01:028:012 And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and + the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God + ascending and descending on it. + +01:028:013 And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, I am the LORD + God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land + whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed; + +01:028:014 And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt + spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, + and to the south: and in thee and in thy seed shall all the + families of the earth be blessed. + +01:028:015 And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places + whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; + for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have + spoken to thee of. + +01:028:016 And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the + LORD is in this place; and I knew it not. + +01:028:017 And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place! this + is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of + heaven. + +01:028:018 And Jacob rose up early in the morning, and took the stone + that he had put for his pillows, and set it up for a pillar, + and poured oil upon the top of it. + +01:028:019 And he called the name of that place Bethel: but the name of + that city was called Luz at the first. + +01:028:020 And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and + will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to + eat, and raiment to put on, + +01:028:021 So that I come again to my father's house in peace; then shall + the LORD be my God: + +01:028:022 And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God's + house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give + the tenth unto thee. + +01:029:001 Then Jacob went on his journey, and came into the land of the + people of the east. + +01:029:002 And he looked, and behold a well in the field, and, lo, there + were three flocks of sheep lying by it; for out of that well + they watered the flocks: and a great stone was upon the well's + mouth. + +01:029:003 And thither were all the flocks gathered: and they rolled the + stone from the well's mouth, and watered the sheep, and put + the stone again upon the well's mouth in his place. + +01:029:004 And Jacob said unto them, My brethren, whence be ye? And they + said, Of Haran are we. + +01:029:005 And he said unto them, Know ye Laban the son of Nahor? And + they said, We know him. + +01:029:006 And he said unto them, Is he well? And they said, He is well: + and, behold, Rachel his daughter cometh with the sheep. + +01:029:007 And he said, Lo, it is yet high day, neither is it time that + the cattle should be gathered together: water ye the sheep, + and go and feed them. + +01:029:008 And they said, We cannot, until all the flocks be gathered + together, and till they roll the stone from the well's mouth; + then we water the sheep. + +01:029:009 And while he yet spake with them, Rachel came with her + father's sheep; for she kept them. + +01:029:010 And it came to pass, when Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of + Laban his mother's brother, and the sheep of Laban his + mother's brother, that Jacob went near, and rolled the stone + from the well's mouth, and watered the flock of Laban his + mother's brother. + +01:029:011 And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept. + +01:029:012 And Jacob told Rachel that he was her father's brother, and + that he was Rebekah's son: and she ran and told her father. + +01:029:013 And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his + sister's son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and + kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban + all these things. + +01:029:014 And Laban said to him, Surely thou art my bone and my flesh. + And he abode with him the space of a month. + +01:029:015 And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, + shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what + shall thy wages be? + +01:029:016 And Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah, + and the name of the younger was Rachel. + +01:029:017 Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well + favoured. + +01:029:018 And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven + years for Rachel thy younger daughter. + +01:029:019 And Laban said, It is better that I give her to thee, than + that I should give her to another man: abide with me. + +01:029:020 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto + him but a few days, for the love he had to her. + +01:029:021 And Jacob said unto Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are + fulfilled, that I may go in unto her. + +01:029:022 And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made + a feast. + +01:029:023 And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his + daughter, and brought her to him; and he went in unto her. + +01:029:024 And Laban gave unto his daughter Leah Zilpah his maid for an + handmaid. + +01:029:025 And it came to pass, that in the morning, behold, it was Leah: + and he said to Laban, What is this thou hast done unto me? did + not I serve with thee for Rachel? wherefore then hast thou + beguiled me? + +01:029:026 And Laban said, It must not be so done in our country, to give + the younger before the firstborn. + +01:029:027 Fulfil her week, and we will give thee this also for the + service which thou shalt serve with me yet seven other years. + +01:029:028 And Jacob did so, and fulfilled her week: and he gave him + Rachel his daughter to wife also. + +01:029:029 And Laban gave to Rachel his daughter Bilhah his handmaid to + be her maid. + +01:029:030 And he went in also unto Rachel, and he loved also Rachel more + than Leah, and served with him yet seven other years. + +01:029:031 And when the LORD saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb: + but Rachel was barren. + +01:029:032 And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name + Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my + affliction; now therefore my husband will love me. + +01:029:033 And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the + LORD hath heard I was hated, he hath therefore given me this + son also: and she called his name Simeon. + +01:029:034 And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Now this + time will my husband be joined unto me, because I have born + him three sons: therefore was his name called Levi. + +01:029:035 And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, Now + will I praise the LORD: therefore she called his name Judah; + and left bearing. + +01:030:001 And when Rachel saw that she bare Jacob no children, Rachel + envied her sister; and said unto Jacob, Give me children, or + else I die. + +01:030:002 And Jacob's anger was kindled against Rachel: and he said, Am + I in God's stead, who hath withheld from thee the fruit of the + womb? + +01:030:003 And she said, Behold my maid Bilhah, go in unto her; and she + shall bear upon my knees, that I may also have children by + her. + +01:030:004 And she gave him Bilhah her handmaid to wife: and Jacob went + in unto her. + +01:030:005 And Bilhah conceived, and bare Jacob a son. + +01:030:006 And Rachel said, God hath judged me, and hath also heard my + voice, and hath given me a son: therefore called she his name + Dan. + +01:030:007 And Bilhah Rachel's maid conceived again, and bare Jacob a + second son. + +01:030:008 And Rachel said, With great wrestlings have I wrestled with my + sister, and I have prevailed: and she called his name + Naphtali. + +01:030:009 When Leah saw that she had left bearing, she took Zilpah her + maid, and gave her Jacob to wife. + +01:030:010 And Zilpah Leah's maid bare Jacob a son. + +01:030:011 And Leah said, A troop cometh: and she called his name Gad. + +01:030:012 And Zilpah Leah's maid bare Jacob a second son. + +01:030:013 And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me + blessed: and she called his name Asher. + +01:030:014 And Reuben went in the days of wheat harvest, and found + mandrakes in the field, and brought them unto his mother Leah. + Then Rachel said to Leah, Give me, I pray thee, of thy son's + mandrakes. + +01:030:015 And she said unto her, Is it a small matter that thou hast + taken my husband? and wouldest thou take away my son's + mandrakes also? And Rachel said, Therefore he shall lie with + thee to night for thy son's mandrakes. + +01:030:016 And Jacob came out of the field in the evening, and Leah went + out to meet him, and said, Thou must come in unto me; for + surely I have hired thee with my son's mandrakes. And he lay + with her that night. + +01:030:017 And God hearkened unto Leah, and she conceived, and bare Jacob + the fifth son. + +01:030:018 And Leah said, God hath given me my hire, because I have given + my maiden to my husband: and she called his name Issachar. + +01:030:019 And Leah conceived again, and bare Jacob the sixth son. + +01:030:020 And Leah said, God hath endued me with a good dowry; now will + my husband dwell with me, because I have born him six sons: + and she called his name Zebulun. + +01:030:021 And afterwards she bare a daughter, and called her name Dinah. + +01:030:022 And God remembered Rachel, and God hearkened to her, and + opened her womb. + +01:030:023 And she conceived, and bare a son; and said, God hath taken + away my reproach: + +01:030:024 And she called his name Joseph; and said, The LORD shall add + to me another son. + +01:030:025 And it came to pass, when Rachel had born Joseph, that Jacob + said unto Laban, Send me away, that I may go unto mine own + place, and to my country. + +01:030:026 Give me my wives and my children, for whom I have served thee, + and let me go: for thou knowest my service which I have done + thee. + +01:030:027 And Laban said unto him, I pray thee, if I have found favour + in thine eyes, tarry: for I have learned by experience that + the LORD hath blessed me for thy sake. + +01:030:028 And he said, Appoint me thy wages, and I will give it. + +01:030:029 And he said unto him, Thou knowest how I have served thee, and + how thy cattle was with me. + +01:030:030 For it was little which thou hadst before I came, and it is + now increased unto a multitude; and the LORD hath blessed thee + since my coming: and now when shall I provide for mine own + house also? + +01:030:031 And he said, What shall I give thee? And Jacob said, Thou + shalt not give me any thing: if thou wilt do this thing for + me, I will again feed and keep thy flock. + +01:030:032 I will pass through all thy flock to day, removing from thence + all the speckled and spotted cattle, and all the brown cattle + among the sheep, and the spotted and speckled among the goats: + and of such shall be my hire. + +01:030:033 So shall my righteousness answer for me in time to come, when + it shall come for my hire before thy face: every one that is + not speckled and spotted among the goats, and brown among the + sheep, that shall be counted stolen with me. + +01:030:034 And Laban said, Behold, I would it might be according to thy + word. + +01:030:035 And he removed that day the he goats that were ringstraked and + spotted, and all the she goats that were speckled and spotted, + and every one that had some white in it, and all the brown + among the sheep, and gave them into the hand of his sons. + +01:030:036 And he set three days' journey betwixt himself and Jacob: and + Jacob fed the rest of Laban's flocks. + +01:030:037 And Jacob took him rods of green poplar, and of the hazel and + chesnut tree; and pilled white strakes in them, and made the + white appear which was in the rods. + +01:030:038 And he set the rods which he had pilled before the flocks in + the gutters in the watering troughs when the flocks came to + drink, that they should conceive when they came to drink. + +01:030:039 And the flocks conceived before the rods, and brought forth + cattle ringstraked, speckled, and spotted. + +01:030:040 And Jacob did separate the lambs, and set the faces of the + flocks toward the ringstraked, and all the brown in the flock + of Laban; and he put his own flocks by themselves, and put + them not unto Laban's cattle. + +01:030:041 And it came to pass, whensoever the stronger cattle did + conceive, that Jacob laid the rods before the eyes of the + cattle in the gutters, that they might conceive among the + rods. + +01:030:042 But when the cattle were feeble, he put them not in: so the + feebler were Laban's, and the stronger Jacob's. + +01:030:043 And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and + maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses. + +01:031:001 And he heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, Jacob hath + taken away all that was our father's; and of that which was + our father's hath he gotten all this glory. + +01:031:002 And Jacob beheld the countenance of Laban, and, behold, it was + not toward him as before. + +01:031:003 And the LORD said unto Jacob, Return unto the land of thy + fathers, and to thy kindred; and I will be with thee. + +01:031:004 And Jacob sent and called Rachel and Leah to the field unto + his flock, + +01:031:005 And said unto them, I see your father's countenance, that it + is not toward me as before; but the God of my father hath been + with me. + +01:031:006 And ye know that with all my power I have served your father. + +01:031:007 And your father hath deceived me, and changed my wages ten + times; but God suffered him not to hurt me. + +01:031:008 If he said thus, The speckled shall be thy wages; then all the + cattle bare speckled: and if he said thus, The ringstraked + shall be thy hire; then bare all the cattle ringstraked. + +01:031:009 Thus God hath taken away the cattle of your father, and given + them to me. + +01:031:010 And it came to pass at the time that the cattle conceived, + that I lifted up mine eyes, and saw in a dream, and, behold, + the rams which leaped upon the cattle were ringstraked, + speckled, and grisled. + +01:031:011 And the angel of God spake unto me in a dream, saying, Jacob: + And I said, Here am I. + +01:031:012 And he said, Lift up now thine eyes, and see, all the rams + which leap upon the cattle are ringstraked, speckled, and + grisled: for I have seen all that Laban doeth unto thee. + +01:031:013 I am the God of Bethel, where thou anointedst the pillar, and + where thou vowedst a vow unto me: now arise, get thee out from + this land, and return unto the land of thy kindred. + +01:031:014 And Rachel and Leah answered and said unto him, Is there yet + any portion or inheritance for us in our father's house? + +01:031:015 Are we not counted of him strangers? for he hath sold us, and + hath quite devoured also our money. + +01:031:016 For all the riches which God hath taken from our father, that + is ours, and our children's: now then, whatsoever God hath + said unto thee, do. + +01:031:017 Then Jacob rose up, and set his sons and his wives upon + camels; + +01:031:018 And he carried away all his cattle, and all his goods which he + had gotten, the cattle of his getting, which he had gotten in + Padanaram, for to go to Isaac his father in the land of + Canaan. + +01:031:019 And Laban went to shear his sheep: and Rachel had stolen the + images that were her father's. + +01:031:020 And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he + told him not that he fled. + +01:031:021 So he fled with all that he had; and he rose up, and passed + over the river, and set his face toward the mount Gilead. + +01:031:022 And it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob was fled. + +01:031:023 And he took his brethren with him, and pursued after him seven + days' journey; and they overtook him in the mount Gilead. + +01:031:024 And God came to Laban the Syrian in a dream by night, and said + unto him, Take heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good + or bad. + +01:031:025 Then Laban overtook Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched his tent in + the mount: and Laban with his brethren pitched in the mount of + Gilead. + +01:031:026 And Laban said to Jacob, What hast thou done, that thou hast + stolen away unawares to me, and carried away my daughters, as + captives taken with the sword? + +01:031:027 Wherefore didst thou flee away secretly, and steal away from + me; and didst not tell me, that I might have sent thee away + with mirth, and with songs, with tabret, and with harp? + +01:031:028 And hast not suffered me to kiss my sons and my daughters? + thou hast now done foolishly in so doing. + +01:031:029 It is in the power of my hand to do you hurt: but the God of + your father spake unto me yesternight, saying, Take thou heed + that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad. + +01:031:030 And now, though thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore + longedst after thy father's house, yet wherefore hast thou + stolen my gods? + +01:031:031 And Jacob answered and said to Laban, Because I was afraid: + for I said, Peradventure thou wouldest take by force thy + daughters from me. + +01:031:032 With whomsoever thou findest thy gods, let him not live: + before our brethren discern thou what is thine with me, and + take it to thee. For Jacob knew not that Rachel had stolen + them. + +01:031:033 And Laban went into Jacob's tent, and into Leah's tent, and + into the two maidservants' tents; but he found them not. Then + went he out of Leah's tent, and entered into Rachel's tent. + +01:031:034 Now Rachel had taken the images, and put them in the camel's + furniture, and sat upon them. And Laban searched all the tent, + but found them not. + +01:031:035 And she said to her father, Let it not displease my lord that + I cannot rise up before thee; for the custom of women is upon + me. And he searched but found not the images. + +01:031:036 And Jacob was wroth, and chode with Laban: and Jacob answered + and said to Laban, What is my trespass? what is my sin, that + thou hast so hotly pursued after me? + +01:031:037 Whereas thou hast searched all my stuff, what hast thou found + of all thy household stuff? set it here before my brethren and + thy brethren, that they may judge betwixt us both. + +01:031:038 This twenty years have I been with thee; thy ewes and thy she + goats have not cast their young, and the rams of thy flock + have I not eaten. + +01:031:039 That which was torn of beasts I brought not unto thee; I bare + the loss of it; of my hand didst thou require it, whether + stolen by day, or stolen by night. + +01:031:040 Thus I was; in the day the drought consumed me, and the frost + by night; and my sleep departed from mine eyes. + +01:031:041 Thus have I been twenty years in thy house; I served thee + fourteen years for thy two daughters, and six years for thy + cattle: and thou hast changed my wages ten times. + +01:031:042 Except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the fear + of Isaac, had been with me, surely thou hadst sent me away now + empty. God hath seen mine affliction and the labour of my + hands, and rebuked thee yesternight. + +01:031:043 And Laban answered and said unto Jacob, These daughters are my + daughters, and these children are my children, and these + cattle are my cattle, and all that thou seest is mine: and + what can I do this day unto these my daughters, or unto their + children which they have born? + +01:031:044 Now therefore come thou, let us make a covenant, I and thou; + and let it be for a witness between me and thee. + +01:031:045 And Jacob took a stone, and set it up for a pillar. + +01:031:046 And Jacob said unto his brethren, Gather stones; and they took + stones, and made an heap: and they did eat there upon the + heap. + +01:031:047 And Laban called it Jegarsahadutha: but Jacob called it + Galeed. + +01:031:048 And Laban said, This heap is a witness between me and thee + this day. Therefore was the name of it called Galeed; + +01:031:049 And Mizpah; for he said, The LORD watch between me and thee, + when we are absent one from another. + +01:031:050 If thou shalt afflict my daughters, or if thou shalt take + other wives beside my daughters, no man is with us; see, God + is witness betwixt me and thee. + +01:031:051 And Laban said to Jacob, Behold this heap, and behold this + pillar, which I have cast betwixt me and thee: + +01:031:052 This heap be witness, and this pillar be witness, that I will + not pass over this heap to thee, and that thou shalt not pass + over this heap and this pillar unto me, for harm. + +01:031:053 The God of Abraham, and the God of Nahor, the God of their + father, judge betwixt us. And Jacob sware by the fear of his + father Isaac. + +01:031:054 Then Jacob offered sacrifice upon the mount, and called his + brethren to eat bread: and they did eat bread, and tarried all + night in the mount. + +01:031:055 And early in the morning Laban rose up, and kissed his sons + and his daughters, and blessed them: and Laban departed, and + returned unto his place. + +01:032:001 And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him. + +01:032:002 And when Jacob saw them, he said, This is God's host: and he + called the name of that place Mahanaim. + +01:032:003 And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto + the land of Seir, the country of Edom. + +01:032:004 And he commanded them, saying, Thus shall ye speak unto my + lord Esau; Thy servant Jacob saith thus, I have sojourned with + Laban, and stayed there until now: + +01:032:005 And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and + womenservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may + find grace in thy sight. + +01:032:006 And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying, We came to thy + brother Esau, and also he cometh to meet thee, and four + hundred men with him. + +01:032:007 Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed: and he divided + the people that was with him, and the flocks, and herds, and + the camels, into two bands; + +01:032:008 And said, If Esau come to the one company, and smite it, then + the other company which is left shall escape. + +01:032:009 And Jacob said, O God of my father Abraham, and God of my + father Isaac, the LORD which saidst unto me, Return unto thy + country, and to thy kindred, and I will deal well with thee: + +01:032:010 I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all + the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant; for with + my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two + bands. + +01:032:011 Deliver me, I pray thee, from the hand of my brother, from the + hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he will come and smite me, + and the mother with the children. + +01:032:012 And thou saidst, I will surely do thee good, and make thy seed + as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for + multitude. + +01:032:013 And he lodged there that same night; and took of that which + came to his hand a present for Esau his brother; + +01:032:014 Two hundred she goats, and twenty he goats, two hundred ewes, + and twenty rams, + +01:032:015 Thirty milch camels with their colts, forty kine, and ten + bulls, twenty she asses, and ten foals. + +01:032:016 And he delivered them into the hand of his servants, every + drove by themselves; and said unto his servants, Pass over + before me, and put a space betwixt drove and drove. + +01:032:017 And he commanded the foremost, saying, When Esau my brother + meeteth thee, and asketh thee, saying, Whose art thou? and + whither goest thou? and whose are these before thee? + +01:032:018 Then thou shalt say, They be thy servant Jacob's; it is a + present sent unto my lord Esau: and, behold, also he is behind + us. + +01:032:019 And so commanded he the second, and the third, and all that + followed the droves, saying, On this manner shall ye speak + unto Esau, when ye find him. + +01:032:020 And say ye moreover, Behold, thy servant Jacob is behind us. + For he said, I will appease him with the present that goeth + before me, and afterward I will see his face; peradventure he + will accept of me. + +01:032:021 So went the present over before him: and himself lodged that + night in the company. + +01:032:022 And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two + womenservants, and his eleven sons, and passed over the ford + Jabbok. + +01:032:023 And he took them, and sent them over the brook, and sent over + that he had. + +01:032:024 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him + until the breaking of the day. + +01:032:025 And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched + the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was + out of joint, as he wrestled with him. + +01:032:026 And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I + will not let thee go, except thou bless me. + +01:032:027 And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. + +01:032:028 And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but + Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, + and hast prevailed. + +01:032:029 And Jacob asked him, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, thy name. + And he said, Wherefore is it that thou dost ask after my name? + And he blessed him there. + +01:032:030 And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen + God face to face, and my life is preserved. + +01:032:031 And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he + halted upon his thigh. + +01:032:032 Therefore the children of Israel eat not of the sinew which + shrank, which is upon the hollow of the thigh, unto this day: + because he touched the hollow of Jacob's thigh in the sinew + that shrank. + +01:033:001 And Jacob lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, Esau + came, and with him four hundred men. And he divided the + children unto Leah, and unto Rachel, and unto the two + handmaids. + +01:033:002 And he put the handmaids and their children foremost, and Leah + and her children after, and Rachel and Joseph hindermost. + +01:033:003 And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the + ground seven times, until he came near to his brother. + +01:033:004 And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his + neck, and kissed him: and they wept. + +01:033:005 And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; + and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children + which God hath graciously given thy servant. + +01:033:006 Then the handmaidens came near, they and their children, and + they bowed themselves. + +01:033:007 And Leah also with her children came near, and bowed + themselves: and after came Joseph near and Rachel, and they + bowed themselves. + +01:033:008 And he said, What meanest thou by all this drove which I met? + And he said, These are to find grace in the sight of my lord. + +01:033:009 And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that thou hast + unto thyself. + +01:033:010 And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in + thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I + have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and + thou wast pleased with me. + +01:033:011 Take, I pray thee, my blessing that is brought to thee; + because God hath dealt graciously with me, and because I have + enough. And he urged him, and he took it. + +01:033:012 And he said, Let us take our journey, and let us go, and I + will go before thee. + +01:033:013 And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are + tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and + if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die. + +01:033:014 Let my lord, I pray thee, pass over before his servant: and I + will lead on softly, according as the cattle that goeth before + me and the children be able to endure, until I come unto my + lord unto Seir. + +01:033:015 And Esau said, Let me now leave with thee some of the folk + that are with me. And he said, What needeth it? let me find + grace in the sight of my lord. + +01:033:016 So Esau returned that day on his way unto Seir. + +01:033:017 And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him an house, and + made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is + called Succoth. + +01:033:018 And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem, which is in the + land of Canaan, when he came from Padanaram; and pitched his + tent before the city. + +01:033:019 And he bought a parcel of a field, where he had spread his + tent, at the hand of the children of Hamor, Shechem's father, + for an hundred pieces of money. + +01:033:020 And he erected there an altar, and called it EleloheIsrael. + +01:034:001 And Dinah the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob, + went out to see the daughters of the land. + +01:034:002 And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the + country, saw her, he took her, and lay with her, and defiled + her. + +01:034:003 And his soul clave unto Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he + loved the damsel, and spake kindly unto the damsel. + +01:034:004 And Shechem spake unto his father Hamor, saying, Get me this + damsel to wife. + +01:034:005 And Jacob heard that he had defiled Dinah his daughter: now + his sons were with his cattle in the field: and Jacob held his + peace until they were come. + +01:034:006 And Hamor the father of Shechem went out unto Jacob to commune + with him. + +01:034:007 And the sons of Jacob came out of the field when they heard + it: and the men were grieved, and they were very wroth, + because he had wrought folly in Israel in lying with Jacob's + daughter: which thing ought not to be done. + +01:034:008 And Hamor communed with them, saying, The soul of my son + Shechem longeth for your daughter: I pray you give her him to + wife. + +01:034:009 And make ye marriages with us, and give your daughters unto + us, and take our daughters unto you. + +01:034:010 And ye shall dwell with us: and the land shall be before you; + dwell and trade ye therein, and get you possessions therein. + +01:034:011 And Shechem said unto her father and unto her brethren, Let me + find grace in your eyes, and what ye shall say unto me I will + give. + +01:034:012 Ask me never so much dowry and gift, and I will give according + as ye shall say unto me: but give me the damsel to wife. + +01:034:013 And the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father + deceitfully, and said, because he had defiled Dinah their + sister: + +01:034:014 And they said unto them, We cannot do this thing, to give our + sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach + unto us: + +01:034:015 But in this will we consent unto you: If ye will be as we be, + that every male of you be circumcised; + +01:034:016 Then will we give our daughters unto you, and we will take + your daughters to us, and we will dwell with you, and we will + become one people. + +01:034:017 But if ye will not hearken unto us, to be circumcised; then + will we take our daughter, and we will be gone. + +01:034:018 And their words pleased Hamor, and Shechem Hamor's son. + +01:034:019 And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had + delight in Jacob's daughter: and he was more honourable than + all the house of his father. + +01:034:020 And Hamor and Shechem his son came unto the gate of their + city, and communed with the men of their city, saying, + +01:034:021 These men are peaceable with us; therefore let them dwell in + the land, and trade therein; for the land, behold, it is large + enough for them; let us take their daughters to us for wives, + and let us give them our daughters. + +01:034:022 Only herein will the men consent unto us for to dwell with us, + to be one people, if every male among us be circumcised, as + they are circumcised. + +01:034:023 Shall not their cattle and their substance and every beast of + their's be our's? only let us consent unto them, and they will + dwell with us. + +01:034:024 And unto Hamor and unto Shechem his son hearkened all that + went out of the gate of his city; and every male was + circumcised, all that went out of the gate of his city. + +01:034:025 And it came to pass on the third day, when they were sore, + that two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah's + brethren, took each man his sword, and came upon the city + boldly, and slew all the males. + +01:034:026 And they slew Hamor and Shechem his son with the edge of the + sword, and took Dinah out of Shechem's house, and went out. + +01:034:027 The sons of Jacob came upon the slain, and spoiled the city, + because they had defiled their sister. + +01:034:028 They took their sheep, and their oxen, and their asses, and + that which was in the city, and that which was in the field, + +01:034:029 And all their wealth, and all their little ones, and their + wives took they captive, and spoiled even all that was in the + house. + +01:034:030 And Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, Ye have troubled me to make + me to stink among the inhabitants of the land, among the + Canaanites and the Perizzites: and I being few in number, they + shall gather themselves together against me, and slay me; and + I shall be destroyed, I and my house. + +01:034:031 And they said, Should he deal with our sister as with an + harlot? + +01:035:001 And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell + there: and make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto + thee when thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother. + +01:035:002 Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were with + him, Put away the strange gods that are among you, and be + clean, and change your garments: + +01:035:003 And let us arise, and go up to Bethel; and I will make there + an altar unto God, who answered me in the day of my distress, + and was with me in the way which I went. + +01:035:004 And they gave unto Jacob all the strange gods which were in + their hand, and all their earrings which were in their ears; + and Jacob hid them under the oak which was by Shechem. + +01:035:005 And they journeyed: and the terror of God was upon the cities + that were round about them, and they did not pursue after the + sons of Jacob. + +01:035:006 So Jacob came to Luz, which is in the land of Canaan, that is, + Bethel, he and all the people that were with him. + +01:035:007 And he built there an altar, and called the place Elbethel: + because there God appeared unto him, when he fled from the + face of his brother. + +01:035:008 But Deborah Rebekah's nurse died, and she was buried beneath + Bethel under an oak: and the name of it was called + Allonbachuth. + +01:035:009 And God appeared unto Jacob again, when he came out of + Padanaram, and blessed him. + +01:035:010 And God said unto him, Thy name is Jacob: thy name shall not + be called any more Jacob, but Israel shall be thy name: and he + called his name Israel. + +01:035:011 And God said unto him, I am God Almighty: be fruitful and + multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee, + and kings shall come out of thy loins; + +01:035:012 And the land which I gave Abraham and Isaac, to thee I will + give it, and to thy seed after thee will I give the land. + +01:035:013 And God went up from him in the place where he talked with + him. + +01:035:014 And Jacob set up a pillar in the place where he talked with + him, even a pillar of stone: and he poured a drink offering + thereon, and he poured oil thereon. + +01:035:015 And Jacob called the name of the place where God spake with + him, Bethel. + +01:035:016 And they journeyed from Bethel; and there was but a little way + to come to Ephrath: and Rachel travailed, and she had hard + labour. + +01:035:017 And it came to pass, when she was in hard labour, that the + midwife said unto her, Fear not; thou shalt have this son + also. + +01:035:018 And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she + died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called + him Benjamin. + +01:035:019 And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which + is Bethlehem. + +01:035:020 And Jacob set a pillar upon her grave: that is the pillar of + Rachel's grave unto this day. + +01:035:021 And Israel journeyed, and spread his tent beyond the tower of + Edar. + +01:035:022 And it came to pass, when Israel dwelt in that land, that + Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father's concubine: and + Israel heard it. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve: + +01:035:023 The sons of Leah; Reuben, Jacob's firstborn, and Simeon, and + Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun: + +01:035:024 The sons of Rachel; Joseph, and Benjamin: + +01:035:025 And the sons of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid; Dan, and Naphtali: + +01:035:026 And the sons of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid: Gad, and Asher: these + are the sons of Jacob, which were born to him in Padanaram. + +01:035:027 And Jacob came unto Isaac his father unto Mamre, unto the city + of Arbah, which is Hebron, where Abraham and Isaac sojourned. + +01:035:028 And the days of Isaac were an hundred and fourscore years. + +01:035:029 And Isaac gave up the ghost, and died, and was gathered unto + his people, being old and full of days: and his sons Esau and + Jacob buried him. + +01:036:001 Now these are the generations of Esau, who is Edom. + +01:036:002 Esau took his wives of the daughters of Canaan; Adah the + daughter of Elon the Hittite, and Aholibamah the daughter of + Anah the daughter of Zibeon the Hivite; + +01:036:003 And Bashemath Ishmael's daughter, sister of Nebajoth. + +01:036:004 And Adah bare to Esau Eliphaz; and Bashemath bare Reuel; + +01:036:005 And Aholibamah bare Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah: these are + the sons of Esau, which were born unto him in the land of + Canaan. + +01:036:006 And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and + all the persons of his house, and his cattle, and all his + beasts, and all his substance, which he had got in the land of + Canaan; and went into the country from the face of his brother + Jacob. + +01:036:007 For their riches were more than that they might dwell + together; and the land wherein they were strangers could not + bear them because of their cattle. + +01:036:008 Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir: Esau is Edom. + +01:036:009 And these are the generations of Esau the father of the + Edomites in mount Seir: + +01:036:010 These are the names of Esau's sons; Eliphaz the son of Adah + the wife of Esau, Reuel the son of Bashemath the wife of Esau. + +01:036:011 And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, + and Kenaz. + +01:036:012 And Timna was concubine to Eliphaz Esau's son; and she bare to + Eliphaz Amalek: these were the sons of Adah Esau's wife. + +01:036:013 And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, + and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife. + +01:036:014 And these were the sons of Aholibamah, the daughter of Anah + the daughter of Zibeon, Esau's wife: and she bare to Esau + Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah. + +01:036:015 These were dukes of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the + firstborn son of Esau; duke Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho, duke + Kenaz, + +01:036:016 Duke Korah, duke Gatam, and duke Amalek: these are the dukes + that came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these were the sons + of Adah. + +01:036:017 And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke + Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that + came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of + Bashemath Esau's wife. + +01:036:018 And these are the sons of Aholibamah Esau's wife; duke Jeush, + duke Jaalam, duke Korah: these were the dukes that came of + Aholibamah the daughter of Anah, Esau's wife. + +01:036:019 These are the sons of Esau, who is Edom, and these are their + dukes. + +01:036:020 These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; + Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, + +01:036:021 And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the dukes of the + Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom. + +01:036:022 And the children of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan's + sister was Timna. + +01:036:023 And the children of Shobal were these; Alvan, and Manahath, + and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. + +01:036:024 And these are the children of Zibeon; both Ajah, and Anah: + this was that Anah that found the mules in the wilderness, as + he fed the asses of Zibeon his father. + +01:036:025 And the children of Anah were these; Dishon, and Aholibamah + the daughter of Anah. + +01:036:026 And these are the children of Dishon; Hemdan, and Eshban, and + Ithran, and Cheran. + +01:036:027 The children of Ezer are these; Bilhan, and Zaavan, and Akan. + +01:036:028 The children of Dishan are these; Uz, and Aran. + +01:036:029 These are the dukes that came of the Horites; duke Lotan, duke + Shobal, duke Zibeon, duke Anah, + +01:036:030 Duke Dishon, duke Ezer, duke Dishan: these are the dukes that + came of Hori, among their dukes in the land of Seir. + +01:036:031 And these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom, + before there reigned any king over the children of Israel. + +01:036:032 And Bela the son of Beor reigned in Edom: and the name of his + city was Dinhabah. + +01:036:033 And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in + his stead. + +01:036:034 And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in + his stead. + +01:036:035 And Husham died, and Hadad the son of Bedad, who smote Midian + in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of + his city was Avith. + +01:036:036 And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead. + +01:036:037 And Samlah died, and Saul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in + his stead. + +01:036:038 And Saul died, and Baalhanan the son of Achbor reigned in his + stead. + +01:036:039 And Baalhanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his + stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife's name + was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of + Mezahab. + +01:036:040 And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, + according to their families, after their places, by their + names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth, + +01:036:041 Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon, + +01:036:042 Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar, + +01:036:043 Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edom, according + to their habitations in the land of their possession: he is + Esau the father of the Edomites. + +01:037:001 And Jacob dwelt in the land wherein his father was a stranger, + in the land of Canaan. + +01:037:002 These are the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen + years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the + lad was with the sons of Bilhah, and with the sons of Zilpah, + his father's wives: and Joseph brought unto his father their + evil report. + +01:037:003 Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he + was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many + colours. + +01:037:004 And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more + than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak + peaceably unto him. + +01:037:005 And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and + they hated him yet the more. + +01:037:006 And he said unto them, Hear, I pray you, this dream which I + have dreamed: + +01:037:007 For, 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. + +01:037:008 And his brethren said to him, Shalt thou indeed reign over us? + or shalt thou indeed have dominion over us? And they hated him + yet the more for his dreams, and for his words. + +01:037:009 And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it his brethren, + and said, Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and, behold, + the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to + me. + +01:037:010 And he told it to his father, and to his brethren: and his + father rebuked him, and said unto him, What is this dream that + thou hast dreamed? Shall I and thy mother and thy brethren + indeed come to bow down ourselves to thee to the earth? + +01:037:011 And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the + saying. + +01:037:012 And his brethren went to feed their father's flock in Shechem. + +01:037:013 And Israel said unto Joseph, Do not thy brethren feed the + flock in Shechem? come, and I will send thee unto them. And he + said to him, Here am I. + +01:037:014 And he said to him, Go, I pray thee, see whether it be well + with thy brethren, and well with the flocks; and bring me word + again. So he sent him out of the vale of Hebron, and he came + to Shechem. + +01:037:015 And a certain man found him, and, behold, he was wandering in + the field: and the man asked him, saying, What seekest thou? + +01:037:016 And he said, I seek my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where + they feed their flocks. + +01:037:017 And the man said, They are departed hence; for I heard them + say, Let us go to Dothan. And Joseph went after his brethren, + and found them in Dothan. + +01:037:018 And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto + them, they conspired against him to slay him. + +01:037:019 And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh. + +01:037:020 Come now therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into + some pit, and we will say, Some evil beast hath devoured him: + and we shall see what will become of his dreams. + +01:037:021 And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; + and said, Let us not kill him. + +01:037:022 And Reuben said unto them, Shed no blood, but cast him into + this pit that is in the wilderness, and lay no hand upon him; + that he might rid him out of their hands, to deliver him to + his father again. + +01:037:023 And it came to pass, when Joseph was come unto his brethren, + that they stript Joseph out of his coat, his coat of many + colours that was on him; + +01:037:024 And they took him, and cast him into a pit: and the pit was + empty, there was no water in it. + +01:037:025 And they sat down to eat bread: and they lifted up their eyes + and looked, and, behold, a company of Ishmeelites came from + Gilead with their camels bearing spicery and balm and myrrh, + going to carry it down to Egypt. + +01:037:026 And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay + our brother, and conceal his blood? + +01:037:027 Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmeelites, and let not our + hand be upon him; for he is our brother and our flesh. And his + brethren were content. + +01:037:028 Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and + lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the + Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought + Joseph into Egypt. + +01:037:029 And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph was not + in the pit; and he rent his clothes. + +01:037:030 And he returned unto his brethren, and said, The child is not; + and I, whither shall I go? + +01:037:031 And they took Joseph's coat, and killed a kid of the goats, + and dipped the coat in the blood; + +01:037:032 And they sent the coat of many colours, and they brought it to + their father; and said, This have we found: know now whether + it be thy son's coat or no. + +01:037:033 And he knew it, and said, It is my son's coat; an evil beast + hath devoured him; Joseph is without doubt rent in pieces. + +01:037:034 And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, + and mourned for his son many days. + +01:037:035 And all his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him; + but he refused to be comforted; and he said, For I will go + down into the grave unto my son mourning. Thus his father wept + for him. + +01:037:036 And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an + officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard. + +01:038:001 And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from + his brethren, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose + name was Hirah. + +01:038:002 And Judah saw there a daughter of a certain Canaanite, whose + name was Shuah; and he took her, and went in unto her. + +01:038:003 And she conceived, and bare a son; and he called his name Er. + +01:038:004 And she conceived again, and bare a son; and she called his + name Onan. + +01:038:005 And she yet again conceived, and bare a son; and called his + name Shelah: and he was at Chezib, when she bare him. + +01:038:006 And Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, whose name was + Tamar. + +01:038:007 And Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the + LORD; and the LORD slew him. + +01:038:008 And Judah said unto Onan, Go in unto thy brother's wife, and + marry her, and raise up seed to thy brother. + +01:038:009 And Onan knew that the seed should not be his; and it came to + pass, when he went in unto his brother's wife, that he spilled + it on the ground, lest that he should give seed to his + brother. + +01:038:010 And the thing which he did displeased the LORD: wherefore he + slew him also. + +01:038:011 Then said Judah to Tamar his daughter in law, Remain a widow + at thy father's house, till Shelah my son be grown: for he + said, Lest peradventure he die also, as his brethren did. And + Tamar went and dwelt in her father's house. + +01:038:012 And in process of time the daughter of Shuah Judah's wife + died; and Judah was comforted, and went up unto his + sheepshearers to Timnath, he and his friend Hirah the + Adullamite. + +01:038:013 And it was told Tamar, saying, Behold thy father in law goeth + up to Timnath to shear his sheep. + +01:038:014 And she put her widow's garments off from her, and covered her + with a vail, and wrapped herself, and sat in an open place, + which is by the way to Timnath; for she saw that Shelah was + grown, and she was not given unto him to wife. + +01:038:015 When Judah saw her, he thought her to be an harlot; because + she had covered her face. + +01:038:016 And he turned unto her by the way, and said, Go to, I pray + thee, let me come in unto thee; (for he knew not that she was + his daughter in law.) And she said, What wilt thou give me, + that thou mayest come in unto me? + +01:038:017 And he said, I will send thee a kid from the flock. And she + said, Wilt thou give me a pledge, till thou send it? + +01:038:018 And he said, What pledge shall I give thee? And she said, Thy + signet, and thy bracelets, and thy staff that is in thine + hand. And he gave it her, and came in unto her, and she + conceived by him. + +01:038:019 And she arose, and went away, and laid by her vail from her, + and put on the garments of her widowhood. + +01:038:020 And Judah sent the kid by the hand of his friend the + Adullamite, to receive his pledge from the woman's hand: but + he found her not. + +01:038:021 Then he asked the men of that place, saying, Where is the + harlot, that was openly by the way side? And they said, There + was no harlot in this place. + +01:038:022 And he returned to Judah, and said, I cannot find her; and + also the men of the place said, that there was no harlot in + this place. + +01:038:023 And Judah said, Let her take it to her, lest we be shamed: + behold, I sent this kid, and thou hast not found her. + +01:038:024 And it came to pass about three months after, that it was told + Judah, saying, Tamar thy daughter in law hath played the + harlot; and also, behold, she is with child by whoredom. And + Judah said, Bring her forth, and let her be burnt. + +01:038:025 When she was brought forth, she sent to her father in law, + saying, By the man, whose these are, am I with child: and she + said, Discern, I pray thee, whose are these, the signet, and + bracelets, and staff. + +01:038:026 And Judah acknowledged them, and said, She hath been more + righteous than I; because that I gave her not to Shelah my + son. And he knew her again no more. + +01:038:027 And it came to pass in the time of her travail, that, behold, + twins were in her womb. + +01:038:028 And it came to pass, when she travailed, that the one put out + his hand: and the midwife took and bound upon his hand a + scarlet thread, saying, This came out first. + +01:038:029 And it came to pass, as he drew back his hand, that, behold, + his brother came out: and she said, How hast thou broken + forth? this breach be upon thee: therefore his name was called + Pharez. + +01:038:030 And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet + thread upon his hand: and his name was called Zarah. + +01:039:001 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer + of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of + the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down + thither. + +01:039:002 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and + he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. + +01:039:003 And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the + LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand. + +01:039:004 And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he + made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put + into his hand. + +01:039:005 And it came to pass from the time that he had made him + overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD + blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the + blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had in the house, + and in the field. + +01:039:006 And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not + ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was + a goodly person, and well favoured. + +01:039:007 And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife + cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me. + +01:039:008 But he refused, and said unto his master's wife, Behold, my + master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath + committed all that he hath to my hand; + +01:039:009 There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he + kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his + wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against + God? + +01:039:010 And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that + he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her. + +01:039:011 And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the + house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the + house there within. + +01:039:012 And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he + left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out. + +01:039:013 And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment + in her hand, and was fled forth, + +01:039:014 That she called unto the men of her house, and spake unto + them, saying, See, he hath brought in an Hebrew unto us to + mock us; he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a + loud voice: + +01:039:015 And it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice + and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled, and got + him out. + +01:039:016 And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home. + +01:039:017 And she spake unto him according to these words, saying, The + Hebrew servant, which thou hast brought unto us, came in unto + me to mock me: + +01:039:018 And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that + he left his garment with me, and fled out. + +01:039:019 And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his + wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did + thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled. + +01:039:020 And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, a + place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there + in the prison. + +01:039:021 But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave + him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. + +01:039:022 And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all + the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did + there, he was the doer of it. + +01:039:023 The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was + under his hand; because the LORD was with him, and that which + he did, the LORD made it to prosper. + +01:040:001 And it came to pass after these things, that the butler of the + king of Egypt and his baker had offended their lord the king + of Egypt. + +01:040:002 And Pharaoh was wroth against two of his officers, against the + chief of the butlers, and against the chief of the bakers. + +01:040:003 And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the + guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound. + +01:040:004 And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he + served them: and they continued a season in ward. + +01:040:005 And they dreamed a dream both of them, each man his dream in + one night, each man according to the interpretation of his + dream, the butler and the baker of the king of Egypt, which + were bound in the prison. + +01:040:006 And Joseph came in unto them in the morning, and looked upon + them, and, behold, they were sad. + +01:040:007 And he asked Pharaoh's officers that were with him in the ward + of his lord's house, saying, Wherefore look ye so sadly to + day? + +01:040:008 And they said unto him, We have dreamed a dream, and there is + no interpreter of it. And Joseph said unto them, Do not + interpretations belong to God? tell me them, I pray you. + +01:040:009 And the chief butler told his dream to Joseph, and said to + him, In my dream, behold, a vine was before me; + +01:040:010 And in the vine were three branches: and it was as though it + budded, and her blossoms shot forth; and the clusters thereof + brought forth ripe grapes: + +01:040:011 And Pharaoh's cup was in my hand: and I took the grapes, and + pressed them into Pharaoh's cup, and I gave the cup into + Pharaoh's hand. + +01:040:012 And Joseph said unto him, This is the interpretation of it: + The three branches are three days: + +01:040:013 Yet within three days shall Pharaoh lift up thine head, and + restore thee unto thy place: and thou shalt deliver Pharaoh's + cup into his hand, after the former manner when thou wast his + butler. + +01:040:014 But think on me when it shall be well with thee, and shew + kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me unto + Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house: + +01:040:015 For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: + and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into + the dungeon. + +01:040:016 When the chief baker saw that the interpretation was good, he + said unto Joseph, I also was in my dream, and, behold, I had + three white baskets on my head: + +01:040:017 And in the uppermost basket there was of all manner of + bakemeats for Pharaoh; and the birds did eat them out of the + basket upon my head. + +01:040:018 And Joseph answered and said, This is the interpretation + thereof: The three baskets are three days: + +01:040:019 Yet within three days shall Pharaoh lift up thy head from off + thee, and shall hang thee on a tree; and the birds shall eat + thy flesh from off thee. + +01:040:020 And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh's + birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he + lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker + among his servants. + +01:040:021 And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; + and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand: + +01:040:022 But he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to + them. + +01:040:023 Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him. + +01:041:001 And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh + dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river. + +01:041:002 And, behold, there came up out of the river seven well + favoured kine and fatfleshed; and they fed in a meadow. + +01:041:003 And, behold, seven other kine came up after them out of the + river, ill favoured and leanfleshed; and stood by the other + kine upon the brink of the river. + +01:041:004 And the ill favoured and leanfleshed kine did eat up the seven + well favoured and fat kine. So Pharaoh awoke. + +01:041:005 And he slept and dreamed the second time: and, behold, seven + ears of corn came up upon one stalk, rank and good. + +01:041:006 And, behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind + sprung up after them. + +01:041:007 And the seven thin ears devoured the seven rank and full ears. + And Pharaoh awoke, and, behold, it was a dream. + +01:041:008 And it came to pass in the morning that his spirit was + troubled; and he sent and called for all the magicians of + Egypt, and all the wise men thereof: and Pharaoh told them his + dream; but there was none that could interpret them unto + Pharaoh. + +01:041:009 Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do + remember my faults this day: + +01:041:010 Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the + captain of the guard's house, both me and the chief baker: + +01:041:011 And we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each + man according to the interpretation of his dream. + +01:041:012 And there was there with us a young man, an Hebrew, servant to + the captain of the guard; and we told him, and he interpreted + to us our dreams; to each man according to his dream he did + interpret. + +01:041:013 And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he + restored unto mine office, and him he hanged. + +01:041:014 Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him + hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed + his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh. + +01:041:015 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and + there is none that can interpret it: and I have heard say of + thee, that thou canst understand a dream to interpret it. + +01:041:016 And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God + shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace. + +01:041:017 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, In my dream, behold, I stood + upon the bank of the river: + +01:041:018 And, behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, + fatfleshed and well favoured; and they fed in a meadow: + +01:041:019 And, behold, seven other kine came up after them, poor and + very ill favoured and leanfleshed, such as I never saw in all + the land of Egypt for badness: + +01:041:020 And the lean and the ill favoured kine did eat up the first + seven fat kine: + +01:041:021 And when they had eaten them up, it could not be known that + they had eaten them; but they were still ill favoured, as at + the beginning. So I awoke. + +01:041:022 And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up in one + stalk, full and good: + +01:041:023 And, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the + east wind, sprung up after them: + +01:041:024 And the thin ears devoured the seven good ears: and I told + this unto the magicians; but there was none that could declare + it to me. + +01:041:025 And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: God + hath shewed Pharaoh what he is about to do. + +01:041:026 The seven good kine are seven years; and the seven good ears + are seven years: the dream is one. + +01:041:027 And the seven thin and ill favoured kine that came up after + them are seven years; and the seven empty ears blasted with + the east wind shall be seven years of famine. + +01:041:028 This is the thing which I have spoken unto Pharaoh: What God + is about to do he sheweth unto Pharaoh. + +01:041:029 Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all + the land of Egypt: + +01:041:030 And there shall arise after them seven years of famine; and + all the plenty shall be forgotten in the land of Egypt; and + the famine shall consume the land; + +01:041:031 And the plenty shall not be known in the land by reason of + that famine following; for it shall be very grievous. + +01:041:032 And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice; it is + because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly + bring it to pass. + +01:041:033 Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, + and set him over the land of Egypt. + +01:041:034 Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the + land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the + seven plenteous years. + +01:041:035 And let them gather all the food of those good years that + come, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh, and let them + keep food in the cities. + +01:041:036 And that food shall be for store to the land against the seven + years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the + land perish not through the famine. + +01:041:037 And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes + of all his servants. + +01:041:038 And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as + this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is? + +01:041:039 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed + thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art: + +01:041:040 Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall + all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater + than thou. + +01:041:041 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all + the land of Egypt. + +01:041:042 And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon + Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and + put a gold chain about his neck; + +01:041:043 And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; + and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler + over all the land of Egypt. + +01:041:044 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee + shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of + Egypt. + +01:041:045 And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphnathpaaneah; and he gave + him to wife Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On. + And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt. + +01:041:046 And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh + king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of + Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt. + +01:041:047 And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by + handfuls. + +01:041:048 And he gathered up all the food of the seven years, which were + in the land of Egypt, and laid up the food in the cities: the + food of the field, which was round about every city, laid he + up in the same. + +01:041:049 And Joseph gathered corn as the sand of the sea, very much, + until he left numbering; for it was without number. + +01:041:050 And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine + came, which Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On + bare unto him. + +01:041:051 And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, + said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's + house. + +01:041:052 And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath + caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction. + +01:041:053 And the seven years of plenteousness, that was in the land of + Egypt, were ended. + +01:041:054 And the seven years of dearth began to come, according as + Joseph had said: and the dearth was in all lands; but in all + the land of Egypt there was bread. + +01:041:055 And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried + to Pharaoh for bread: and Pharaoh said unto all the Egyptians, + Go unto Joseph; what he saith to you, do. + +01:041:056 And the famine was over all the face of the earth: and Joseph + opened all the storehouses, and sold unto the Egyptians; and + the famine waxed sore in the land of Egypt. + +01:041:057 And all countries came into Egypt to Joseph for to buy corn; + because that the famine was so sore in all lands. + +01:042:001 Now when Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, Jacob said + unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another? + +01:042:002 And he said, Behold, I have heard that there is corn in Egypt: + get you down thither, and buy for us from thence; that we may + live, and not die. + +01:042:003 And Joseph's ten brethren went down to buy corn in Egypt. + +01:042:004 But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his + brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him. + +01:042:005 And the sons of Israel came to buy corn among those that came: + for the famine was in the land of Canaan. + +01:042:006 And Joseph was the governor over the land, and he it was that + sold to all the people of the land: and Joseph's brethren + came, and bowed down themselves before him with their faces to + the earth. + +01:042:007 And Joseph saw his brethren, and he knew them, but made + himself strange unto them, and spake roughly unto them; and he + said unto them, Whence come ye? And they said, From the land + of Canaan to buy food. + +01:042:008 And Joseph knew his brethren, but they knew not him. + +01:042:009 And Joseph remembered the dreams which he dreamed of them, and + said unto them, Ye are spies; to see the nakedness of the land + ye are come. + +01:042:010 And they said unto him, Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy + servants come. + +01:042:011 We are all one man's sons; we are true men, thy servants are + no spies. + +01:042:012 And he said unto them, Nay, but to see the nakedness of the + land ye are come. + +01:042:013 And they said, Thy servants are twelve brethren, the sons of + one man in the land of Canaan; and, behold, the youngest is + this day with our father, and one is not. + +01:042:014 And Joseph said unto them, That is it that I spake unto you, + saying, Ye are spies: + +01:042:015 Hereby ye shall be proved: By the life of Pharaoh ye shall not + go forth hence, except your youngest brother come hither. + +01:042:016 Send one of you, and let him fetch your brother, and ye shall + be kept in prison, that your words may be proved, whether + there be any truth in you: or else by the life of Pharaoh + surely ye are spies. + +01:042:017 And he put them all together into ward three days. + +01:042:018 And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; + for I fear God: + +01:042:019 If ye be true men, let one of your brethren be bound in the + house of your prison: go ye, carry corn for the famine of your + houses: + +01:042:020 But bring your youngest brother unto me; so shall your words + be verified, and ye shall not die. And they did so. + +01:042:021 And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning + our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he + besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress + come upon us. + +01:042:022 And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, + saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? + therefore, behold, also his blood is required. + +01:042:023 And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake + unto them by an interpreter. + +01:042:024 And he turned himself about from them, and wept; and returned + to them again, and communed with them, and took from them + Simeon, and bound him before their eyes. + +01:042:025 Then Joseph commanded to fill their sacks with corn, and to + restore every man's money into his sack, and to give them + provision for the way: and thus did he unto them. + +01:042:026 And they laded their asses with the corn, and departed thence. + +01:042:027 And as one of them opened his sack to give his ass provender + in the inn, he espied his money; for, behold, it was in his + sack's mouth. + +01:042:028 And he said unto his brethren, My money is restored; and, lo, + it is even in my sack: and their heart failed them, and they + were afraid, saying one to another, What is this that God hath + done unto us? + +01:042:029 And they came unto Jacob their father unto the land of Canaan, + and told him all that befell unto them; saying, + +01:042:030 The man, who is the lord of the land, spake roughly to us, and + took us for spies of the country. + +01:042:031 And we said unto him, We are true men; we are no spies: + +01:042:032 We be twelve brethren, sons of our father; one is not, and the + youngest is this day with our father in the land of Canaan. + +01:042:033 And the man, the lord of the country, said unto us, Hereby + shall I know that ye are true men; leave one of your brethren + here with me, and take food for the famine of your households, + and be gone: + +01:042:034 And bring your youngest brother unto me: then shall I know + that ye are no spies, but that ye are true men: so will I + deliver you your brother, and ye shall traffick in the land. + +01:042:035 And it came to pass as they emptied their sacks, that, behold, + every man's bundle of money was in his sack: and when both + they and their father saw the bundles of money, they were + afraid. + +01:042:036 And Jacob their father said unto them, Me have ye bereaved of + my children: Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and ye will + take Benjamin away: all these things are against me. + +01:042:037 And Reuben spake unto his father, saying, Slay my two sons, if + I bring him not to thee: deliver him into my hand, and I will + bring him to thee again. + +01:042:038 And he said, My son shall not go down with you; for his + brother is dead, and he is left alone: if mischief befall him + by the way in the which ye go, then shall ye bring down my + gray hairs with sorrow to the grave. + +01:043:001 And the famine was sore in the land. + +01:043:002 And it came to pass, when they had eaten up the corn which + they had brought out of Egypt, their father said unto them, Go + again, buy us a little food. + +01:043:003 And Judah spake unto him, saying, The man did solemnly protest + unto us, saying, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother + be with you. + +01:043:004 If thou wilt send our brother with us, we will go down and buy + thee food: + +01:043:005 But if thou wilt not send him, we will not go down: for the + man said unto us, Ye shall not see my face, except your + brother be with you. + +01:043:006 And Israel said, Wherefore dealt ye so ill with me, as to tell + the man whether ye had yet a brother? + +01:043:007 And they said, The man asked us straitly of our state, and of + our kindred, saying, Is your father yet alive? have ye another + brother? and we told him according to the tenor of these + words: could we certainly know that he would say, Bring your + brother down? + +01:043:008 And Judah said unto Israel his father, Send the lad with me, + and we will arise and go; that we may live, and not die, both + we, and thou, and also our little ones. + +01:043:009 I will be surety for him; of my hand shalt thou require him: + if I bring him not unto thee, and set him before thee, then + let me bear the blame for ever: + +01:043:010 For except we had lingered, surely now we had returned this + second time. + +01:043:011 And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, + do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, + and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little + honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds: + +01:043:012 And take double money in your hand; and the money that was + brought again in the mouth of your sacks, carry it again in + your hand; peradventure it was an oversight: + +01:043:013 Take also your brother, and arise, go again unto the man: + +01:043:014 And God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may + send away your other brother, and Benjamin. If I be bereaved + of my children, I am bereaved. + +01:043:015 And the men took that present, and they took double money in + their hand and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to Egypt, + and stood before Joseph. + +01:043:016 And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the ruler + of his house, Bring these men home, and slay, and make ready; + for these men shall dine with me at noon. + +01:043:017 And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men + into Joseph's house. + +01:043:018 And the men were afraid, because they were brought into + Joseph's house; and they said, Because of the money that was + returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; + that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and + take us for bondmen, and our asses. + +01:043:019 And they came near to the steward of Joseph's house, and they + communed with him at the door of the house, + +01:043:020 And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy + food: + +01:043:021 And it came to pass, when we came to the inn, that we opened + our sacks, and, behold, every man's money was in the mouth of + his sack, our money in full weight: and we have brought it + again in our hand. + +01:043:022 And other money have we brought down in our hands to buy food: + we cannot tell who put our money in our sacks. + +01:043:023 And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God + of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had + your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them. + +01:043:024 And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them + water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses + provender. + +01:043:025 And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: + for they heard that they should eat bread there. + +01:043:026 And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which + was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him + to the earth. + +01:043:027 And he asked them of their welfare, and said, Is your father + well, the old man of whom ye spake? Is he yet alive? + +01:043:028 And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, + he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made + obeisance. + +01:043:029 And he lifted up his eyes, and saw his brother Benjamin, his + mother's son, and said, Is this your younger brother, of whom + ye spake unto me? And he said, God be gracious unto thee, my + son. + +01:043:030 And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his + brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his + chamber, and wept there. + +01:043:031 And he washed his face, and went out, and refrained himself, + and said, Set on bread. + +01:043:032 And they set on for him by himself, and for them by + themselves, and for the Egyptians, which did eat with him, by + themselves: because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the + Hebrews; for that is an abomination unto the Egyptians. + +01:043:033 And they sat before him, the firstborn according to his + birthright, and the youngest according to his youth: and the + men marvelled one at another. + +01:043:034 And he took and sent messes unto them from before him: but + Benjamin's mess was five times so much as any of their's. And + they drank, and were merry with him. + +01:044:001 And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the + men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put + every man's money in his sack's mouth. + +01:044:002 And put my cup, the silver cup, in the sack's mouth of the + youngest, and his corn money. And he did according to the word + that Joseph had spoken. + +01:044:003 As soon as the morning was light, the men were sent away, they + and their asses. + +01:044:004 And when they were gone out of the city, and not yet far off, + Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; and + when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have ye + rewarded evil for good? + +01:044:005 Is not this it in which my lord drinketh, and whereby indeed + he divineth? ye have done evil in so doing. + +01:044:006 And he overtook them, and he spake unto them these same words. + +01:044:007 And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? + God forbid that thy servants should do according to this + thing: + +01:044:008 Behold, the money, which we found in our sacks' mouths, we + brought again unto thee out of the land of Canaan: how then + should we steal out of thy lord's house silver or gold? + +01:044:009 With whomsoever of thy servants it be found, both let him die, + and we also will be my lord's bondmen. + +01:044:010 And he said, Now also let it be according unto your words: he + with whom it is found shall be my servant; and ye shall be + blameless. + +01:044:011 Then they speedily took down every man his sack to the ground, + and opened every man his sack. + +01:044:012 And he searched, and began at the eldest, and left at the + youngest: and the cup was found in Benjamin's sack. + +01:044:013 Then they rent their clothes, and laded every man his ass, and + returned to the city. + +01:044:014 And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph's house; for he was + yet there: and they fell before him on the ground. + +01:044:015 And Joseph said unto them, What deed is this that ye have + done? wot ye not that such a man as I can certainly divine? + +01:044:016 And Judah said, What shall we say unto my lord? what shall we + speak? or how shall we clear ourselves? God hath found out the + iniquity of thy servants: behold, we are my lord's servants, + both we, and he also with whom the cup is found. + +01:044:017 And he said, God forbid that I should do so: but the man in + whose hand the cup is found, he shall be my servant; and as + for you, get you up in peace unto your father. + +01:044:018 Then Judah came near unto him, and said, Oh my lord, let thy + servant, I pray thee, speak a word in my lord's ears, and let + not thine anger burn against thy servant: for thou art even as + Pharaoh. + +01:044:019 My lord asked his servants, saying, Have ye a father, or a + brother? + +01:044:020 And we said unto my lord, We have a father, an old man, and a + child of his old age, a little one; and his brother is dead, + and he alone is left of his mother, and his father loveth him. + +01:044:021 And thou saidst unto thy servants, Bring him down unto me, + that I may set mine eyes upon him. + +01:044:022 And we said unto my lord, The lad cannot leave his father: for + if he should leave his father, his father would die. + +01:044:023 And thou saidst unto thy servants, Except your youngest + brother come down with you, ye shall see my face no more. + +01:044:024 And it came to pass when we came up unto thy servant my + father, we told him the words of my lord. + +01:044:025 And our father said, Go again, and buy us a little food. + +01:044:026 And we said, We cannot go down: if our youngest brother be + with us, then will we go down: for we may not see the man's + face, except our youngest brother be with us. + +01:044:027 And thy servant my father said unto us, Ye know that my wife + bare me two sons: + +01:044:028 And the one went out from me, and I said, Surely he is torn in + pieces; and I saw him not since: + +01:044:029 And if ye take this also from me, and mischief befall him, ye + shall bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to the grave. + +01:044:030 Now therefore when I come to thy servant my father, and the + lad be not with us; seeing that his life is bound up in the + lad's life; + +01:044:031 It shall come to pass, when he seeth that the lad is not with + us, that he will die: and thy servants shall bring down the + gray hairs of thy servant our father with sorrow to the grave. + +01:044:032 For thy servant became surety for the lad unto my father, + saying, If I bring him not unto thee, then I shall bear the + blame to my father for ever. + +01:044:033 Now therefore, I pray thee, let thy servant abide instead of + the lad a bondman to my lord; and let the lad go up with his + brethren. + +01:044:034 For how shall I go up to my father, and the lad be not with + me? lest peradventure I see the evil that shall come on my + father. + +01:045:001 Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that + stood by him; and he cried, Cause every man to go out from me. + And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself + known unto his brethren. + +01:045:002 And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh + heard. + +01:045:003 And Joseph said unto his brethren, I am Joseph; doth my father + yet live? And his brethren could not answer him; for they were + troubled at his presence. + +01:045:004 And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray + you. And they came near. And he said, I am Joseph your + brother, whom ye sold into Egypt. + +01:045:005 Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that + ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve + life. + +01:045:006 For these two years hath the famine been in the land: and yet + there are five years, in the which there shall neither be + earing nor harvest. + +01:045:007 And God sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the + earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance. + +01:045:008 So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he + hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, + and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt. + +01:045:009 Haste ye, and go up to my father, and say unto him, Thus saith + thy son Joseph, God hath made me lord of all Egypt: come down + unto me, tarry not: + +01:045:010 And thou shalt dwell in the land of Goshen, and thou shalt be + near unto me, thou, and thy children, and thy children's + children, and thy flocks, and thy herds, and all that thou + hast: + +01:045:011 And there will I nourish thee; for yet there are five years of + famine; lest thou, and thy household, and all that thou hast, + come to poverty. + +01:045:012 And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother + Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh unto you. + +01:045:013 And ye shall tell my father of all my glory in Egypt, and of + all that ye have seen; and ye shall haste and bring down my + father hither. + +01:045:014 And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and + Benjamin wept upon his neck. + +01:045:015 Moreover he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and + after that his brethren talked with him. + +01:045:016 And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, + Joseph's brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and + his servants. + +01:045:017 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Say unto thy brethren, This do + ye; lade your beasts, and go, get you unto the land of Canaan; + +01:045:018 And take your father and your households, and come unto me: + and I will give you the good of the land of Egypt, and ye + shall eat the fat of the land. + +01:045:019 Now thou art commanded, this do ye; take you wagons out of the + land of Egypt for your little ones, and for your wives, and + bring your father, and come. + +01:045:020 Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of + Egypt is your's. + +01:045:021 And the children of Israel did so: and Joseph gave them + wagons, according to the commandment of Pharaoh, and gave them + provision for the way. + +01:045:022 To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment; but to + Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver, and five + changes of raiment. + +01:045:023 And to his father he sent after this manner; ten asses laden + with the good things of Egypt, and ten she asses laden with + corn and bread and meat for his father by the way. + +01:045:024 So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said + unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way. + +01:045:025 And they went up out of Egypt, and came into the land of + Canaan unto Jacob their father, + +01:045:026 And told him, saying, Joseph is yet alive, and he is governor + over all the land of Egypt. And Jacob's heart fainted, for he + believed them not. + +01:045:027 And they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said + unto them: and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to + carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived: + +01:045:028 And Israel said, It is enough; Joseph my son is yet alive: I + will go and see him before I die. + +01:046:001 And Israel took his journey with all that he had, and came to + Beersheba, and offered sacrifices unto the God of his father + Isaac. + +01:046:002 And God spake unto Israel in the visions of the night, and + said, Jacob, Jacob. And he said, Here am I. + +01:046:003 And he said, I am God, the God of thy father: fear not to go + down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation: + +01:046:004 I will go down with thee into Egypt; and I will also surely + bring thee up again: and Joseph shall put his hand upon thine + eyes. + +01:046:005 And Jacob rose up from Beersheba: and the sons of Israel + carried Jacob their father, and their little ones, and their + wives, in the wagons which Pharaoh had sent to carry him. + +01:046:006 And they took their cattle, and their goods, which they had + gotten in the land of Canaan, and came into Egypt, Jacob, and + all his seed with him: + +01:046:007 His sons, and his sons' sons with him, his daughters, and his + sons' daughters, and all his seed brought he with him into + Egypt. + +01:046:008 And these are the names of the children of Israel, which came + into Egypt, Jacob and his sons: Reuben, Jacob's firstborn. + +01:046:009 And the sons of Reuben; Hanoch, and Phallu, and Hezron, and + Carmi. + +01:046:010 And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and + Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman. + +01:046:011 And the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. + +01:046:012 And the sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah, and Pharez, + and Zarah: but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. And the + sons of Pharez were Hezron and Hamul. + +01:046:013 And the sons of Issachar; Tola, and Phuvah, and Job, and + Shimron. + +01:046:014 And the sons of Zebulun; Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel. + +01:046:015 These be the sons of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob in + Padanaram, with his daughter Dinah: all the souls of his sons + and his daughters were thirty and three. + +01:046:016 And the sons of Gad; Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, + Eri, and Arodi, and Areli. + +01:046:017 And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and + Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, + and Malchiel. + +01:046:018 These are the sons of Zilpah, whom Laban gave to Leah his + daughter, and these she bare unto Jacob, even sixteen souls. + +01:046:019 The sons of Rachel Jacob's wife; Joseph, and Benjamin. + +01:046:020 And unto Joseph in the land of Egypt were born Manasseh and + Ephraim, which Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On + bare unto him. + +01:046:021 And the sons of Benjamin were Belah, and Becher, and Ashbel, + Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard. + +01:046:022 These are the sons of Rachel, which were born to Jacob: all + the souls were fourteen. + +01:046:023 And the sons of Dan; Hushim. + +01:046:024 And the sons of Naphtali; Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and + Shillem. + +01:046:025 These are the sons of Bilhah, which Laban gave unto Rachel his + daughter, and she bare these unto Jacob: all the souls were + seven. + +01:046:026 All the souls that came with Jacob into Egypt, which came out + of his loins, besides Jacob's sons' wives, all the souls were + threescore and six; + +01:046:027 And the sons of Joseph, which were born him in Egypt, were two + souls: all the souls of the house of Jacob, which came into + Egypt, were threescore and ten. + +01:046:028 And he sent Judah before him unto Joseph, to direct his face + unto Goshen; and they came into the land of Goshen. + +01:046:029 And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel + his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he + fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while. + +01:046:030 And Israel said unto Joseph, Now let me die, since I have seen + thy face, because thou art yet alive. + +01:046:031 And Joseph said unto his brethren, and unto his father's + house, I will go up, and shew Pharaoh, and say unto him, My + brethren, and my father's house, which were in the land of + Canaan, are come unto me; + +01:046:032 And the men are shepherds, for their trade hath been to feed + cattle; and they have brought their flocks, and their herds, + and all that they have. + +01:046:033 And it shall come to pass, when Pharaoh shall call you, and + shall say, What is your occupation? + +01:046:034 That ye shall say, Thy servants' trade hath been about cattle + from our youth even until now, both we, and also our fathers: + that ye may dwell in the land of Goshen; for every shepherd is + an abomination unto the Egyptians. + +01:047:001 Then Joseph came and told Pharaoh, and said, My father and my + brethren, and their flocks, and their herds, and all that they + have, are come out of the land of Canaan; and, behold, they + are in the land of Goshen. + +01:047:002 And he took some of his brethren, even five men, and presented + them unto Pharaoh. + +01:047:003 And Pharaoh said unto his brethren, What is your occupation? + And they said unto Pharaoh, Thy servants are shepherds, both + we, and also our fathers. + +01:047:004 They said morever unto Pharaoh, For to sojourn in the land are + we come; for thy servants have no pasture for their flocks; + for the famine is sore in the land of Canaan: now therefore, + we pray thee, let thy servants dwell in the land of Goshen. + +01:047:005 And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, saying, Thy father and thy + brethren are come unto thee: + +01:047:006 The land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make + thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let + them dwell: and if thou knowest any men of activity among + them, then make them rulers over my cattle. + +01:047:007 And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before + Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh. + +01:047:008 And Pharaoh said unto Jacob, How old art thou? + +01:047:009 And Jacob said unto Pharaoh, The days of the years of my + pilgrimage are an hundred and thirty years: few and evil have + the days of the years of my life been, and have not attained + unto the days of the years of the life of my fathers in the + days of their pilgrimage. + +01:047:010 And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from before Pharaoh. + +01:047:011 And Joseph placed his father and his brethren, and gave them a + possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in + the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded. + +01:047:012 And Joseph nourished his father, and his brethren, and all his + father's household, with bread, according to their families. + +01:047:013 And there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was + very sore, so that the land of Egypt and all the land of + Canaan fainted by reason of the famine. + +01:047:014 And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the + land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the corn which + they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's + house. + +01:047:015 And when money failed in the land of Egypt, and in the land of + Canaan, all the Egyptians came unto Joseph, and said, Give us + bread: for why should we die in thy presence? for the money + faileth. + +01:047:016 And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for + your cattle, if money fail. + +01:047:017 And they brought their cattle unto Joseph: and Joseph gave + them bread in exchange for horses, and for the flocks, and for + the cattle of the herds, and for the asses: and he fed them + with bread for all their cattle for that year. + +01:047:018 When that year was ended, they came unto him the second year, + and said unto him, We will not hide it from my lord, how that + our money is spent; my lord also hath our herds of cattle; + there is not ought left in the sight of my lord, but our + bodies, and our lands: + +01:047:019 Wherefore shall we die before thine eyes, both we and our + land? buy us and our land for bread, and we and our land will + be servants unto Pharaoh: and give us seed, that we may live, + and not die, that the land be not desolate. + +01:047:020 And Joseph bought all the land of Egypt for Pharaoh; for the + Egyptians sold every man his field, because the famine + prevailed over them: so the land became Pharaoh's. + +01:047:021 And as for the people, he removed them to cities from one end + of the borders of Egypt even to the other end thereof. + +01:047:022 Only the land of the priests bought he not; for the priests + had a portion assigned them of Pharaoh, and did eat their + portion which Pharaoh gave them: wherefore they sold not their + lands. + +01:047:023 Then Joseph said unto the people, Behold, I have bought you + this day and your land for Pharaoh: lo, here is seed for you, + and ye shall sow the land. + +01:047:024 And it shall come to pass in the increase, that ye shall give + the fifth part unto Pharaoh, and four parts shall be your own, + for seed of the field, and for your food, and for them of your + households, and for food for your little ones. + +01:047:025 And they said, Thou hast saved our lives: let us find grace in + the sight of my lord, and we will be Pharaoh's servants. + +01:047:026 And Joseph made it a law over the land of Egypt unto this day, + that Pharaoh should have the fifth part, except the land of + the priests only, which became not Pharaoh's. + +01:047:027 And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of + Goshen; and they had possessions therein, and grew, and + multiplied exceedingly. + +01:047:028 And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years: so the + whole age of Jacob was an hundred forty and seven years. + +01:047:029 And the time drew nigh that Israel must die: and he called his + son Joseph, and said unto him, If now I have found grace in + thy sight, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and deal + kindly and truly with me; bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt: + +01:047:030 But I will lie with my fathers, and thou shalt carry me out of + Egypt, and bury me in their buryingplace. And he said, I will + do as thou hast said. + +01:047:031 And he said, Swear unto me. And he sware unto him. And Israel + bowed himself upon the bed's head. + +01:048:001 And it came to pass after these things, that one told Joseph, + Behold, thy father is sick: and he took with him his two sons, + Manasseh and Ephraim. + +01:048:002 And one told Jacob, and said, Behold, thy son Joseph cometh + unto thee: and Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the + bed. + +01:048:003 And Jacob said unto Joseph, God Almighty appeared unto me at + Luz in the land of Canaan, and blessed me, + +01:048:004 And said unto me, Behold, I will make thee fruitful, and + multiply thee, and I will make of thee a multitude of people; + and will give this land to thy seed after thee for an + everlasting possession. + +01:048:005 And now thy two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, which were born + unto thee in the land of Egypt before I came unto thee into + Egypt, are mine; as Reuben and Simeon, they shall be mine. + +01:048:006 And thy issue, which thou begettest after them, shall be + thine, and shall be called after the name of their brethren in + their inheritance. + +01:048:007 And as for me, when I came from Padan, Rachel died by me in + the land of Canaan in the way, when yet there was but a little + way to come unto Ephrath: and I buried her there in the way of + Ephrath; the same is Bethlehem. + +01:048:008 And Israel beheld Joseph's sons, and said, Who are these? + +01:048:009 And Joseph said unto his father, They are my sons, whom God + hath given me in this place. And he said, Bring them, I pray + thee, unto me, and I will bless them. + +01:048:010 Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not + see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, + and embraced them. + +01:048:011 And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy + face: and, lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed. + +01:048:012 And Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he + bowed himself with his face to the earth. + +01:048:013 And Joseph took them both, Ephraim in his right hand toward + Israel's left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward + Israel's right hand, and brought them near unto him. + +01:048:014 And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon + Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon + Manasseh's head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was + the firstborn. + +01:048:015 And he blessed Joseph, and said, God, before whom my fathers + Abraham and Isaac did walk, the God which fed me all my life + long unto this day, + +01:048:016 The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and + let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers + Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the + midst of the earth. + +01:048:017 And when Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand upon + the head of Ephraim, it displeased him: and he held up his + father's hand, to remove it from Ephraim's head unto + Manasseh's head. + +01:048:018 And Joseph said unto his father, Not so, my father: for this + is the firstborn; put thy right hand upon his head. + +01:048:019 And his father refused, and said, I know it, my son, I know + it: he also shall become a people, and he also shall be great: + but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and + his seed shall become a multitude of nations. + +01:048:020 And he blessed them that day, saying, In thee shall Israel + bless, saying, God make thee as Ephraim and as Manasseh: and + he set Ephraim before Manasseh. + +01:048:021 And Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die: but God shall be + with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers. + +01:048:022 Moreover I have given to thee one portion above thy brethren, + which I took out of the hand of the Amorite with my sword and + with my bow. + +01:049:001 And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves + together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in + the last days. + +01:049:002 Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; and + hearken unto Israel your father. + +01:049:003 Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of + my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of + power: + +01:049:004 Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest + up to thy father's bed; then defiledst thou it: he went up to + my couch. + +01:049:005 Simeon and Levi are brethren; instruments of cruelty are in + their habitations. + +01:049:006 O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their + assembly, mine honour, be not thou united: for in their anger + they slew a man, and in their selfwill they digged down a + wall. + +01:049:007 Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce; and their wrath, for + it was cruel: I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in + Israel. + +01:049:008 Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand + shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy father's children + shall bow down before thee. + +01:049:009 Judah is a lion's whelp: from the prey, my son, thou art gone + up: he stooped down, he couched as a lion, and as an old lion; + who shall rouse him up? + +01:049:010 The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from + between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the + gathering of the people be. + +01:049:011 Binding his foal unto the vine, and his ass's colt unto the + choice vine; he washed his garments in wine, and his clothes + in the blood of grapes: + +01:049:012 His eyes shall be red with wine, and his teeth white with + milk. + +01:049:013 Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be + for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon. + +01:049:014 Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens: + +01:049:015 And he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was + pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant + unto tribute. + +01:049:016 Dan shall judge his people, as one of the tribes of Israel. + +01:049:017 Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that + biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward. + +01:049:018 I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD. + +01:049:019 Gad, a troop shall overcome him: but he shall overcome at the + last. + +01:049:020 Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal + dainties. + +01:049:021 Naphtali is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words. + +01:049:022 Joseph is a fruitful bough, even a fruitful bough by a well; + whose branches run over the wall: + +01:049:023 The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and + hated him: + +01:049:024 But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were + made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from + thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:) + +01:049:025 Even by the God of thy father, who shall help thee; and by the + Almighty, who shall bless thee with blessings of heaven above, + blessings of the deep that lieth under, blessings of the + breasts, and of the womb: + +01:049:026 The blessings of thy father have prevailed above the blessings + of my progenitors unto the utmost bound of the everlasting + hills: they shall be on the head of Joseph, and on the crown + of the head of him that was separate from his brethren. + +01:049:027 Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf: in the morning he shall devour + the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil. + +01:049:028 All these are the twelve tribes of Israel: and this is it that + their father spake unto them, and blessed them; every one + according to his blessing he blessed them. + +01:049:029 And he charged them, and said unto them, I am to be gathered + unto my people: bury me with my fathers in the cave that is in + the field of Ephron the Hittite, + +01:049:030 In the cave that is in the field of Machpelah, which is before + Mamre, in the land of Canaan, which Abraham bought with the + field of Ephron the Hittite for a possession of a + buryingplace. + +01:049:031 There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they + buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah. + +01:049:032 The purchase of the field and of the cave that is therein was + from the children of Heth. + +01:049:033 And when Jacob had made an end of commanding his sons, he + gathered up his feet into the bed, and yielded up the ghost, + and was gathered unto his people. + +01:050:001 And Joseph fell upon his father's face, and wept upon him, and + kissed him. + +01:050:002 And Joseph commanded his servants the physicians to embalm his + father: and the physicians embalmed Israel. + +01:050:003 And forty days were fulfilled for him; for so are fulfilled + the days of those which are embalmed: and the Egyptians + mourned for him threescore and ten days. + +01:050:004 And when the days of his mourning were past, Joseph spake unto + the house of Pharaoh, saying, If now I have found grace in + your eyes, speak, I pray you, in the ears of Pharaoh, saying, + +01:050:005 My father made me swear, saying, Lo, I die: in my grave which + I have digged for me in the land of Canaan, there shalt thou + bury me. Now therefore let me go up, I pray thee, and bury my + father, and I will come again. + +01:050:006 And Pharaoh said, Go up, and bury thy father, according as he + made thee swear. + +01:050:007 And Joseph went up to bury his father: and with him went up + all the servants of Pharaoh, the elders of his house, and all + the elders of the land of Egypt, + +01:050:008 And all the house of Joseph, and his brethren, and his + father's house: only their little ones, and their flocks, and + their herds, they left in the land of Goshen. + +01:050:009 And there went up with him both chariots and horsemen: and it + was a very great company. + +01:050:010 And they came to the threshingfloor of Atad, which is beyond + Jordan, and there they mourned with a great and very sore + lamentation: and he made a mourning for his father seven days. + +01:050:011 And when the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, saw the + mourning in the floor of Atad, they said, This is a grievous + mourning to the Egyptians: wherefore the name of it was called + Abelmizraim, which is beyond Jordan. + +01:050:012 And his sons did unto him according as he commanded them: + +01:050:013 For his sons carried him into the land of Canaan, and buried + him in the cave of the field of Machpelah, which Abraham + bought with the field for a possession of a buryingplace of + Ephron the Hittite, before Mamre. + +01:050:014 And Joseph returned into Egypt, he, and his brethren, and all + that went up with him to bury his father, after he had buried + his father. + +01:050:015 And when Joseph's brethren saw that their father was dead, + they said, Joseph will peradventure hate us, and will + certainly requite us all the evil which we did unto him. + +01:050:016 And they sent a messenger unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did + command before he died, saying, + +01:050:017 So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the + trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto + thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the + servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they + spake unto him. + +01:050:018 And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and + they said, Behold, we be thy servants. + +01:050:019 And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of + God? + +01:050:020 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it + unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much + people alive. + +01:050:021 Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little + ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them. + +01:050:022 And Joseph dwelt in Egypt, he, and his father's house: and + Joseph lived an hundred and ten years. + +01:050:023 And Joseph saw Ephraim's children of the third generation: the + children also of Machir the son of Manasseh were brought up + upon Joseph's knees. + +01:050:024 And Joseph said unto his brethren, I die: and God will surely + visit you, and bring you out of this land unto the land which + he sware to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob. + +01:050:025 And Joseph took an oath of the children of Israel, saying, God + will surely visit you, and ye shall carry up my bones from + hence. + +01:050:026 So Joseph died, being an hundred and ten years old: and they + embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt. + +Book 02 Exodus + +02:001:001 Now these are the names of the children of Israel, which came + into Egypt; every man and his household came with Jacob. + +02:001:002 Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, + +02:001:003 Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin, + +02:001:004 Dan, and Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. + +02:001:005 And all the souls that came out of the loins of Jacob were + seventy souls: for Joseph was in Egypt already. + +02:001:006 And Joseph died, and all his brethren, and all that + generation. + +02:001:007 And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased + abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty; and + the land was filled with them. + +02:001:008 Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not + Joseph. + +02:001:009 And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the + children of Israel are more and mightier than we: + +02:001:010 Come on, let us deal wisely with them; lest they multiply, and + it come to pass, that, when there falleth out any war, they + join also unto our enemies, and fight against us, and so get + them up out of the land. + +02:001:011 Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them + with their burdens. And they built for Pharaoh treasure + cities, Pithom and Raamses. + +02:001:012 But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and + grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel. + +02:001:013 And the Egyptians made the children of Israel to serve with + rigour: + +02:001:014 And they made their lives bitter with hard bondage, in morter, + and in brick, and in all manner of service in the field: all + their service, wherein they made them serve, was with rigour. + +02:001:015 And the king of Egypt spake to the Hebrew midwives, of which + the name of the one was Shiphrah, and the name of the other + Puah: + +02:001:016 And he said, When ye do the office of a midwife to the Hebrew + women, and see them upon the stools; if it be a son, then ye + shall kill him: but if it be a daughter, then she shall live. + +02:001:017 But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt + commanded them, but saved the men children alive. + +02:001:018 And the king of Egypt called for the midwives, and said unto + them, Why have ye done this thing, and have saved the men + children alive? + +02:001:019 And the midwives said unto Pharaoh, Because the Hebrew women + are not as the Egyptian women; for they are lively, and are + delivered ere the midwives come in unto them. + +02:001:020 Therefore God dealt well with the midwives: and the people + multiplied, and waxed very mighty. + +02:001:021 And it came to pass, because the midwives feared God, that he + made them houses. + +02:001:022 And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is + born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall + save alive. + +02:002:001 And there went a man of the house of Levi, and took to wife a + daughter of Levi. + +02:002:002 And the woman conceived, and bare a son: and when she saw him + that he was a goodly child, she hid him three months. + +02:002:003 And when she could not longer hide him, she took for him an + ark of bulrushes, and daubed it with slime and with pitch, and + put the child therein; and she laid it in the flags by the + river's brink. + +02:002:004 And his sister stood afar off, to wit what would be done to + him. + +02:002:005 And the daughter of Pharaoh came down to wash herself at the + river; and her maidens walked along by the river's side; and + when she saw the ark among the flags, she sent her maid to + fetch it. + +02:002:006 And when she had opened it, she saw the child: and, behold, + the babe wept. And she had compassion on him, and said, This + is one of the Hebrews' children. + +02:002:007 Then said his sister to Pharaoh's daughter, Shall I go and + call to thee a nurse of the Hebrew women, that she may nurse + the child for thee? + +02:002:008 And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, Go. And the maid went and + called the child's mother. + +02:002:009 And Pharaoh's daughter said unto her, Take this child away, + and nurse it for me, and I will give thee thy wages. And the + women took the child, and nursed it. + +02:002:010 And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh's + daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name + Moses: and she said, Because I drew him out of the water. + +02:002:011 And it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that + he went out unto his brethren, and looked on their burdens: + and he spied an Egyptian smiting an Hebrew, one of his + brethren. + +02:002:012 And he looked this way and that way, and when he saw that + there was no man, he slew the Egyptian, and hid him in the + sand. + +02:002:013 And when he went out the second day, behold, two men of the + Hebrews strove together: and he said to him that did the + wrong, Wherefore smitest thou thy fellow? + +02:002:014 And he said, Who made thee a prince and a judge over us? + intendest thou to kill me, as thou killedst the Egyptian? And + Moses feared, and said, Surely this thing is known. + +02:002:015 Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. + But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land + of Midian: and he sat down by a well. + +02:002:016 Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came + and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's + flock. + +02:002:017 And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up + and helped them, and watered their flock. + +02:002:018 And when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How is it + that ye are come so soon to day? + +02:002:019 And they said, An Egyptian delivered us out of the hand of the + shepherds, and also drew water enough for us, and watered the + flock. + +02:002:020 And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? why is it + that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread. + +02:002:021 And Moses was content to dwell with the man: and he gave Moses + Zipporah his daughter. + +02:002:022 And she bare him a son, and he called his name Gershom: for he + said, I have been a stranger in a strange land. + +02:002:023 And it came to pass in process of time, that the king of Egypt + died: and the children of Israel sighed by reason of the + bondage, and they cried, and their cry came up unto God by + reason of the bondage. + +02:002:024 And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant + with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob. + +02:002:025 And God looked upon the children of Israel, and God had + respect unto them. + +02:003:001 Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the + priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the + desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. + +02:003:002 And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire + out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the + bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed. + +02:003:003 And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great + sight, why the bush is not burnt. + +02:003:004 And when the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called + unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. + And he said, Here am I. + +02:003:005 And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off + thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground. + +02:003:006 Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of + Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid + his face; for he was afraid to look upon God. + +02:003:007 And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my + people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason + of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows; + +02:003:008 And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the + Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good + land and a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; + unto the place of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the + Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the + Jebusites. + +02:003:009 Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is + come unto me: and I have also seen the oppression wherewith + the Egyptians oppress them. + +02:003:010 Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that + thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out + of Egypt. + +02:003:011 And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto + Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel + out of Egypt? + +02:003:012 And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be + a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast + brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon + this mountain. + +02:003:013 And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children + of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers + hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his + name? what shall I say unto them? + +02:003:014 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus + shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me + unto you. + +02:003:015 And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the + children of Israel, the LORD God of your fathers, the God of + Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me + unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial + unto all generations. + +02:003:016 Go, and gather the elders of Israel together, and say unto + them, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, of + Isaac, and of Jacob, appeared unto me, saying, I have surely + visited you, and seen that which is done to you in Egypt: + +02:003:017 And I have said, I will bring you up out of the affliction of + Egypt unto the land of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and + the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the + Jebusites, unto a land flowing with milk and honey. + +02:003:018 And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou + and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall + say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: + and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into + the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God. + +02:003:019 And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, + not by a mighty hand. + +02:003:020 And I will stretch out my hand, and smite Egypt with all my + wonders which I will do in the midst thereof: and after that + he will let you go. + +02:003:021 And I will give this people favour in the sight of the + Egyptians: and it shall come to pass, that, when ye go, ye + shall not go empty. + +02:003:022 But every woman shall borrow of her neighbour, and of her that + sojourneth in her house, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, + and raiment: and ye shall put them upon your sons, and upon + your daughters; and ye shall spoil the Egyptians. + +02:004:001 And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not + believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The + LORD hath not appeared unto thee. + +02:004:002 And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he + said, A rod. + +02:004:003 And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the + ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before + it. + +02:004:004 And the LORD said unto Moses, Put forth thine hand, and take + it by the tail. And he put forth his hand, and caught it, and + it became a rod in his hand: + +02:004:005 That they may believe that the LORD God of their fathers, the + God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath + appeared unto thee. + +02:004:006 And the LORD said furthermore unto him, Put now thine hand + into thy bosom. And he put his hand into his bosom: and when + he took it out, behold, his hand was leprous as snow. + +02:004:007 And he said, Put thine hand into thy bosom again. And he put + his hand into his bosom again; and plucked it out of his + bosom, and, behold, it was turned again as his other flesh. + +02:004:008 And it shall come to pass, if they will not believe thee, + neither hearken to the voice of the first sign, that they will + believe the voice of the latter sign. + +02:004:009 And it shall come to pass, if they will not believe also these + two signs, neither hearken unto thy voice, that thou shalt + take of the water of the river, and pour it upon the dry land: + and the water which thou takest out of the river shall become + blood upon the dry land. + +02:004:010 And Moses said unto the LORD, O my LORD, I am not eloquent, + neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy + servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. + +02:004:011 And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man's mouth? or who + maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have + not I the LORD? + +02:004:012 Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee + what thou shalt say. + +02:004:013 And he said, O my LORD, send, I pray thee, by the hand of him + whom thou wilt send. + +02:004:014 And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he + said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can + speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: + and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart. + +02:004:015 And thou shalt speak unto him, and put words in his mouth: and + I will be with thy mouth, and with his mouth, and will teach + you what ye shall do. + +02:004:016 And he shall be thy spokesman unto the people: and he shall + be, even he shall be to thee instead of a mouth, and thou + shalt be to him instead of God. + +02:004:017 And thou shalt take this rod in thine hand, wherewith thou + shalt do signs. + +02:004:018 And Moses went and returned to Jethro his father in law, and + said unto him, Let me go, I pray thee, and return unto my + brethren which are in Egypt, and see whether they be yet + alive. And Jethro said to Moses, Go in peace. + +02:004:019 And the LORD said unto Moses in Midian, Go, return into Egypt: + for all the men are dead which sought thy life. + +02:004:020 And Moses took his wife and his sons, and set them upon an + ass, and he returned to the land of Egypt: and Moses took the + rod of God in his hand. + +02:004:021 And the LORD said unto Moses, When thou goest to return into + Egypt, see that thou do all those wonders before Pharaoh, + which I have put in thine hand: but I will harden his heart, + that he shall not let the people go. + +02:004:022 And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel + is my son, even my firstborn: + +02:004:023 And I say unto thee, Let my son go, that he may serve me: and + if thou refuse to let him go, behold, I will slay thy son, + even thy firstborn. + +02:004:024 And it came to pass by the way in the inn, that the LORD met + him, and sought to kill him. + +02:004:025 Then Zipporah took a sharp stone, and cut off the foreskin of + her son, and cast it at his feet, and said, Surely a bloody + husband art thou to me. + +02:004:026 So he let him go: then she said, A bloody husband thou art, + because of the circumcision. + +02:004:027 And the LORD said to Aaron, Go into the wilderness to meet + Moses. And he went, and met him in the mount of God, and + kissed him. + +02:004:028 And Moses told Aaron all the words of the LORD who had sent + him, and all the signs which he had commanded him. + +02:004:029 And Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders + of the children of Israel: + +02:004:030 And Aaron spake all the words which the LORD had spoken unto + Moses, and did the signs in the sight of the people. + +02:004:031 And the people believed: and when they heard that the LORD had + visited the children of Israel, and that he had looked upon + their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshipped. + +02:005:001 And afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told Pharaoh, Thus + saith the LORD God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may + hold a feast unto me in the wilderness. + +02:005:002 And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his + voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I + let Israel go. + +02:005:003 And they said, The God of the Hebrews hath met with us: let us + go, we pray thee, three days' journey into the desert, and + sacrifice unto the LORD our God; lest he fall upon us with + pestilence, or with the sword. + +02:005:004 And the king of Egypt said unto them, Wherefore do ye, Moses + and Aaron, let the people from their works? get you unto your + burdens. + +02:005:005 And Pharaoh said, Behold, the people of the land now are many, + and ye make them rest from their burdens. + +02:005:006 And Pharaoh commanded the same day the taskmasters of the + people, and their officers, saying, + +02:005:007 Ye shall no more give the people straw to make brick, as + heretofore: let them go and gather straw for themselves. + +02:005:008 And the tale of the bricks, which they did make heretofore, ye + shall lay upon them; ye shall not diminish ought thereof: for + they be idle; therefore they cry, saying, Let us go and + sacrifice to our God. + +02:005:009 Let there more work be laid upon the men, that they may labour + therein; and let them not regard vain words. + +02:005:010 And the taskmasters of the people went out, and their + officers, and they spake to the people, saying, Thus saith + Pharaoh, I will not give you straw. + +02:005:011 Go ye, get you straw where ye can find it: yet not ought of + your work shall be diminished. + +02:005:012 So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of + Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw. + +02:005:013 And the taskmasters hasted them, saying, Fulfil your works, + your daily tasks, as when there was straw. + +02:005:014 And the officers of the children of Israel, which Pharaoh's + taskmasters had set over them, were beaten, and demanded, + Wherefore have ye not fulfilled your task in making brick both + yesterday and to day, as heretofore? + +02:005:015 Then the officers of the children of Israel came and cried + unto Pharaoh, saying, Wherefore dealest thou thus with thy + servants? + +02:005:016 There is no straw given unto thy servants, and they say to us, + Make brick: and, behold, thy servants are beaten; but the + fault is in thine own people. + +02:005:017 But he said, Ye are idle, ye are idle: therefore ye say, Let + us go and do sacrifice to the LORD. + +02:005:018 Go therefore now, and work; for there shall no straw be given + you, yet shall ye deliver the tale of bricks. + +02:005:019 And the officers of the children of Israel did see that they + were in evil case, after it was said, Ye shall not minish + ought from your bricks of your daily task. + +02:005:020 And they met Moses and Aaron, who stood in the way, as they + came forth from Pharaoh: + +02:005:021 And they said unto them, The LORD look upon you, and judge; + because ye have made our savour to be abhorred in the eyes of + Pharaoh, and in the eyes of his servants, to put a sword in + their hand to slay us. + +02:005:022 And Moses returned unto the LORD, and said, LORD, wherefore + hast thou so evil entreated this people? why is it that thou + hast sent me? + +02:005:023 For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in thy name, he hath done + evil to this people; neither hast thou delivered thy people at + all. + +02:006:001 Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will + do to Pharaoh: for with a strong hand shall he let them go, + and with a strong hand shall he drive them out of his land. + +02:006:002 And God spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am the LORD: + +02:006:003 And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by + the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not + known to them. + +02:006:004 And I have also established my covenant with them, to give + them the land of Canaan, the land of their pilgrimage, wherein + they were strangers. + +02:006:005 And I have also heard the groaning of the children of Israel, + whom the Egyptians keep in bondage; and I have remembered my + covenant. + +02:006:006 Wherefore say unto the children of Israel, I am the LORD, and + I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, + and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you + with a stretched out arm, and with great judgments: + +02:006:007 And I will take you to me for a people, and I will be to you a + God: and ye shall know that I am the LORD your God, which + bringeth you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians. + +02:006:008 And I will bring you in unto the land, concerning the which I + did swear to give it to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob; and I + will give it you for an heritage: I am the LORD. + +02:006:009 And Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but they + hearkened not unto Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel + bondage. + +02:006:010 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +02:006:011 Go in, speak unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, that he let the + children of Israel go out of his land. + +02:006:012 And Moses spake before the LORD, saying, Behold, the children + of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh + hear me, who am of uncircumcised lips? + +02:006:013 And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, and gave them a + charge unto the children of Israel, and unto Pharaoh king of + Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out of the land of + Egypt. + +02:006:014 These be the heads of their fathers' houses: The sons of + Reuben the firstborn of Israel; Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and + Carmi: these be the families of Reuben. + +02:006:015 And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and + Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman: + these are the families of Simeon. + +02:006:016 And these are the names of the sons of Levi according to their + generations; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari: and the years of + the life of Levi were an hundred thirty and seven years. + +02:006:017 The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their + families. + +02:006:018 And the sons of Kohath; Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and + Uzziel: and the years of the life of Kohath were an hundred + thirty and three years. + +02:006:019 And the sons of Merari; Mahali and Mushi: these are the + families of Levi according to their generations. + +02:006:020 And Amram took him Jochebed his father's sister to wife; and + she bare him Aaron and Moses: and the years of the life of + Amram were an hundred and thirty and seven years. + +02:006:021 And the sons of Izhar; Korah, and Nepheg, and Zichri. + +02:006:022 And the sons of Uzziel; Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Zithri. + +02:006:023 And Aaron took him Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of + Naashon, to wife; and she bare him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, + and Ithamar. + +02:006:024 And the sons of Korah; Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these + are the families of the Korhites. + +02:006:025 And Eleazar Aaron's son took him one of the daughters of + Putiel to wife; and she bare him Phinehas: these are the heads + of the fathers of the Levites according to their families. + +02:006:026 These are that Aaron and Moses, to whom the LORD said, Bring + out the children of Israel from the land of Egypt according to + their armies. + +02:006:027 These are they which spake to Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring + out the children of Israel from Egypt: these are that Moses + and Aaron. + +02:006:028 And it came to pass on the day when the LORD spake unto Moses + in the land of Egypt, + +02:006:029 That the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, I am the LORD: speak + thou unto Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I say unto thee. + +02:006:030 And Moses said before the LORD, Behold, I am of uncircumcised + lips, and how shall Pharaoh hearken unto me? + +02:007:001 And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to + Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet. + +02:007:002 Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy + brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he send the children of + Israel out of his land. + +02:007:003 And I will harden Pharaoh's heart, and multiply my signs and + my wonders in the land of Egypt. + +02:007:004 But Pharaoh shall not hearken unto you, that I may lay my hand + upon Egypt, and bring forth mine armies, and my people the + children of Israel, out of the land of Egypt by great + judgments. + +02:007:005 And the Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD, when I + stretch forth mine hand upon Egypt, and bring out the children + of Israel from among them. + +02:007:006 And Moses and Aaron did as the LORD commanded them, so did + they. + +02:007:007 And Moses was fourscore years old, and Aaron fourscore and + three years old, when they spake unto Pharaoh. + +02:007:008 And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying, + +02:007:009 When Pharaoh shall speak unto you, saying, Shew a miracle for + you: then thou shalt say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and cast it + before Pharaoh, and it shall become a serpent. + +02:007:010 And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and they did so as + the LORD had commanded: and Aaron cast down his rod before + Pharaoh, and before his servants, and it became a serpent. + +02:007:011 Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now + the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with + their enchantments. + +02:007:012 For they cast down every man his rod, and they became + serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods. + +02:007:013 And he hardened Pharaoh's heart, that he hearkened not unto + them; as the LORD had said. + +02:007:014 And the LORD said unto Moses, Pharaoh's heart is hardened, he + refuseth to let the people go. + +02:007:015 Get thee unto Pharaoh in the morning; lo, he goeth out unto + the water; and thou shalt stand by the river's brink against + he come; and the rod which was turned to a serpent shalt thou + take in thine hand. + +02:007:016 And thou shalt say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath + sent me unto thee, saying, Let my people go, that they may + serve me in the wilderness: and, behold, hitherto thou + wouldest not hear. + +02:007:017 Thus saith the LORD, In this thou shalt know that I am the + LORD: behold, I will smite with the rod that is in mine hand + upon the waters which are in the river, and they shall be + turned to blood. + +02:007:018 And the fish that is in the river shall die, and the river + shall stink; and the Egyptians shall lothe to drink of the + water of the river. + +02:007:019 And the LORD spake unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, + and stretch out thine hand upon the waters of Egypt, upon + their streams, upon their rivers, and upon their ponds, and + upon all their pools of water, that they may become blood; and + that there may be blood throughout all the land of Egypt, both + in vessels of wood, and in vessels of stone. + +02:007:020 And Moses and Aaron did so, as the LORD commanded; and he + lifted up the rod, and smote the waters that were in the + river, in the sight of Pharaoh, and in the sight of his + servants; and all the waters that were in the river were + turned to blood. + +02:007:021 And the fish that was in the river died; and the river stank, + and the Egyptians could not drink of the water of the river; + and there was blood throughout all the land of Egypt. + +02:007:022 And the magicians of Egypt did so with their enchantments: and + Pharaoh's heart was hardened, neither did he hearken unto + them; as the LORD had said. + +02:007:023 And Pharaoh turned and went into his house, neither did he set + his heart to this also. + +02:007:024 And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water + to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river. + +02:007:025 And seven days were fulfilled, after that the LORD had smitten + the river. + +02:008:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto + him, Thus saith the LORD, Let my people go, that they may + serve me. + +02:008:002 And if thou refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite all + thy borders with frogs: + +02:008:003 And the river shall bring forth frogs abundantly, which shall + go up and come into thine house, and into thy bedchamber, and + upon thy bed, and into the house of thy servants, and upon thy + people, and into thine ovens, and into thy kneadingtroughs: + +02:008:004 And the frogs shall come up both on thee, and upon thy people, + and upon all thy servants. + +02:008:005 And the LORD spake unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch forth + thine hand with thy rod over the streams, over the rivers, and + over the ponds, and cause frogs to come up upon the land of + Egypt. + +02:008:006 And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and + the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt. + +02:008:007 And the magicians did so with their enchantments, and brought + up frogs upon the land of Egypt. + +02:008:008 Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Intreat the + LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my + people; and I will let the people go, that they may do + sacrifice unto the LORD. + +02:008:009 And Moses said unto Pharaoh, Glory over me: when shall I + intreat for thee, and for thy servants, and for thy people, to + destroy the frogs from thee and thy houses, that they may + remain in the river only? + +02:008:010 And he said, To morrow. And he said, Be it according to thy + word: that thou mayest know that there is none like unto the + LORD our God. + +02:008:011 And the frogs shall depart from thee, and from thy houses, and + from thy servants, and from thy people; they shall remain in + the river only. + +02:008:012 And Moses and Aaron went out from Pharaoh: and Moses cried + unto the LORD because of the frogs which he had brought + against Pharaoh. + +02:008:013 And the LORD did according to the word of Moses; and the frogs + died out of the houses, out of the villages, and out of the + fields. + +02:008:014 And they gathered them together upon heaps: and the land + stank. + +02:008:015 But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his + heart, and hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said. + +02:008:016 And the LORD said unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch out thy + rod, and smite the dust of the land, that it may become lice + throughout all the land of Egypt. + +02:008:017 And they did so; for Aaron stretched out his hand with his + rod, and smote the dust of the earth, and it became lice in + man, and in beast; all the dust of the land became lice + throughout all the land of Egypt. + +02:008:018 And the magicians did so with their enchantments to bring + forth lice, but they could not: so there were lice upon man, + and upon beast. + +02:008:019 Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, This is the finger of + God: and Pharaoh's heart was hardened, and he hearkened not + unto them; as the LORD had said. + +02:008:020 And the LORD said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, + and stand before Pharaoh; lo, he cometh forth to the water; + and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Let my people go, that + they may serve me. + +02:008:021 Else, if thou wilt not let my people go, behold, I will send + swarms of flies upon thee, and upon thy servants, and upon thy + people, and into thy houses: and the houses of the Egyptians + shall be full of swarms of flies, and also the ground whereon + they are. + +02:008:022 And I will sever in that day the land of Goshen, in which my + people dwell, that no swarms of flies shall be there; to the + end thou mayest know that I am the LORD in the midst of the + earth. + +02:008:023 And I will put a division between my people and thy people: to + morrow shall this sign be. + +02:008:024 And the LORD did so; and there came a grievous swarm of flies + into the house of Pharaoh, and into his servants' houses, and + into all the land of Egypt: the land was corrupted by reason + of the swarm of flies. + +02:008:025 And Pharaoh called for Moses and for Aaron, and said, Go ye, + sacrifice to your God in the land. + +02:008:026 And Moses said, It is not meet so to do; for we shall + sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians to the LORD our + God: lo, shall we sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians + before their eyes, and will they not stone us? + +02:008:027 We will go three days' journey into the wilderness, and + sacrifice to the LORD our God, as he shall command us. + +02:008:028 And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to + the LORD your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very + far away: intreat for me. + +02:008:029 And Moses said, Behold, I go out from thee, and I will intreat + the LORD that the swarms of flies may depart from Pharaoh, + from his servants, and from his people, to morrow: but let not + Pharaoh deal deceitfully any more in not letting the people go + to sacrifice to the LORD. + +02:008:030 And Moses went out from Pharaoh, and intreated the LORD. + +02:008:031 And the LORD did according to the word of Moses; and he + removed the swarms of flies from Pharaoh, from his servants, + and from his people; there remained not one. + +02:008:032 And Pharaoh hardened his heart at this time also, neither + would he let the people go. + +02:009:001 Then the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh, and tell + him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, + that they may serve me. + +02:009:002 For if thou refuse to let them go, and wilt hold them still, + +02:009:003 Behold, the hand of the LORD is upon thy cattle which is in + the field, upon the horses, upon the asses, upon the camels, + upon the oxen, and upon the sheep: there shall be a very + grievous murrain. + +02:009:004 And the LORD shall sever between the cattle of Israel and the + cattle of Egypt: and there shall nothing die of all that is + the children's of Israel. + +02:009:005 And the LORD appointed a set time, saying, To morrow the LORD + shall do this thing in the land. + +02:009:006 And the LORD did that thing on the morrow, and all the cattle + of Egypt died: but of the cattle of the children of Israel + died not one. + +02:009:007 And Pharaoh sent, and, behold, there was not one of the cattle + of the Israelites dead. And the heart of Pharaoh was hardened, + and he did not let the people go. + +02:009:008 And the LORD said unto Moses and unto Aaron, Take to you + handfuls of ashes of the furnace, and let Moses sprinkle it + toward the heaven in the sight of Pharaoh. + +02:009:009 And it shall become small dust in all the land of Egypt, and + shall be a boil breaking forth with blains upon man, and upon + beast, throughout all the land of Egypt. + +02:009:010 And they took ashes of the furnace, and stood before Pharaoh; + and Moses sprinkled it up toward heaven; and it became a boil + breaking forth with blains upon man, and upon beast. + +02:009:011 And the magicians could not stand before Moses because of the + boils; for the boil was upon the magicians, and upon all the + Egyptians. + +02:009:012 And the LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh, and he hearkened + not unto them; as the LORD had spoken unto Moses. + +02:009:013 And the LORD said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, + and stand before Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the + LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve + me. + +02:009:014 For I will at this time send all my plagues upon thine heart, + and upon thy servants, and upon thy people; that thou mayest + know that there is none like me in all the earth. + +02:009:015 For now I will stretch out my hand, that I may smite thee and + thy people with pestilence; and thou shalt be cut off from the + earth. + +02:009:016 And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to + shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared + throughout all the earth. + +02:009:017 As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt + not let them go? + +02:009:018 Behold, to morrow about this time I will cause it to rain a + very grievous hail, such as hath not been in Egypt since the + foundation thereof even until now. + +02:009:019 Send therefore now, and gather thy cattle, and all that thou + hast in the field; for upon every man and beast which shall be + found in the field, and shall not be brought home, the hail + shall come down upon them, and they shall die. + +02:009:020 He that feared the word of the LORD among the servants of + Pharaoh made his servants and his cattle flee into the houses: + +02:009:021 And he that regarded not the word of the LORD left his + servants and his cattle in the field. + +02:009:022 And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch forth thine hand toward + heaven, that there may be hail in all the land of Egypt, upon + man, and upon beast, and upon every herb of the field, + throughout the land of Egypt. + +02:009:023 And Moses stretched forth his rod toward heaven: and the LORD + sent thunder and hail, and the fire ran along upon the ground; + and the LORD rained hail upon the land of Egypt. + +02:009:024 So there was hail, and fire mingled with the hail, very + grievous, such as there was none like it in all the land of + Egypt since it became a nation. + +02:009:025 And the hail smote throughout all the land of Egypt all that + was in the field, both man and beast; and the hail smote every + herb of the field, and brake every tree of the field. + +02:009:026 Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, + was there no hail. + +02:009:027 And Pharaoh sent, and called for Moses and Aaron, and said + unto them, I have sinned this time: the LORD is righteous, and + I and my people are wicked. + +02:009:028 Intreat the LORD (for it is enough) that there be no more + mighty thunderings and hail; and I will let you go, and ye + shall stay no longer. + +02:009:029 And Moses said unto him, As soon as I am gone out of the city, + I will spread abroad my hands unto the LORD; and the thunder + shall cease, neither shall there be any more hail; that thou + mayest know how that the earth is the LORD's. + +02:009:030 But as for thee and thy servants, I know that ye will not yet + fear the LORD God. + +02:009:031 And the flax and the barley was smitten: for the barley was in + the ear, and the flax was bolled. + +02:009:032 But the wheat and the rie were not smitten: for they were not + grown up. + +02:009:033 And Moses went out of the city from Pharaoh, and spread abroad + his hands unto the LORD: and the thunders and hail ceased, and + the rain was not poured upon the earth. + +02:009:034 And when Pharaoh saw that the rain and the hail and the + thunders were ceased, he sinned yet more, and hardened his + heart, he and his servants. + +02:009:035 And the heart of Pharaoh was hardened, neither would he let + the children of Israel go; as the LORD had spoken by Moses. + +02:010:001 And the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh: for I have + hardened his heart, and the heart of his servants, that I + might shew these my signs before him: + +02:010:002 And that thou mayest tell in the ears of thy son, and of thy + son's son, what things I have wrought in Egypt, and my signs + which I have done among them; that ye may know how that I am + the LORD. + +02:010:003 And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, + Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou + refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that + they may serve me. + +02:010:004 Else, if thou refuse to let my people go, behold, to morrow + will I bring the locusts into thy coast: + +02:010:005 And they shall cover the face of the earth, that one cannot be + able to see the earth: and they shall eat the residue of that + which is escaped, which remaineth unto you from the hail, and + shall eat every tree which groweth for you out of the field: + +02:010:006 And they shall fill thy houses, and the houses of all thy + servants, and the houses of all the Egyptians; which neither + thy fathers, nor thy fathers' fathers have seen, since the day + that they were upon the earth unto this day. And he turned + himself, and went out from Pharaoh. + +02:010:007 And Pharaoh's servants said unto him, How long shall this man + be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve the + LORD their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed? + +02:010:008 And Moses and Aaron were brought again unto Pharaoh: and he + said unto them, Go, serve the LORD your God: but who are they + that shall go? + +02:010:009 And Moses said, We will go with our young and with our old, + with our sons and with our daughters, with our flocks and with + our herds will we go; for we must hold a feast unto the LORD. + +02:010:010 And he said unto them, Let the LORD be so with you, as I will + let you go, and your little ones: look to it; for evil is + before you. + +02:010:011 Not so: go now ye that are men, and serve the LORD; for that + ye did desire. And they were driven out from Pharaoh's + presence. + +02:010:012 And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand over the + land of Egypt for the locusts, that they may come up upon the + land of Egypt, and eat every herb of the land, even all that + the hail hath left. + +02:010:013 And Moses stretched forth his rod over the land of Egypt, and + the LORD brought an east wind upon the land all that day, and + all that night; and when it was morning, the east wind brought + the locusts. + +02:010:014 And the locust went up over all the land of Egypt, and rested + in all the coasts of Egypt: very grievous were they; before + them there were no such locusts as they, neither after them + shall be such. + +02:010:015 For they covered the face of the whole earth, so that the land + was darkened; and they did eat every herb of the land, and all + the fruit of the trees which the hail had left: and there + remained not any green thing in the trees, or in the herbs of + the field, through all the land of Egypt. + +02:010:016 Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron in haste; and he said, + I have sinned against the LORD your God, and against you. + +02:010:017 Now therefore forgive, I pray thee, my sin only this once, and + intreat the LORD your God, that he may take away from me this + death only. + +02:010:018 And he went out from Pharaoh, and intreated the LORD. + +02:010:019 And the LORD turned a mighty strong west wind, which took away + the locusts, and cast them into the Red sea; there remained + not one locust in all the coasts of Egypt. + +02:010:020 But the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, so that he would not + let the children of Israel go. + +02:010:021 And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward + heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, + even darkness which may be felt. + +02:010:022 And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there + was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days: + +02:010:023 They saw not one another, neither rose any from his place for + three days: but all the children of Israel had light in their + dwellings. + +02:010:024 And Pharaoh called unto Moses, and said, Go ye, serve the + LORD; only let your flocks and your herds be stayed: let your + little ones also go with you. + +02:010:025 And Moses said, Thou must give us also sacrifices and burnt + offerings, that we may sacrifice unto the LORD our God. + +02:010:026 Our cattle also shall go with us; there shall not an hoof be + left behind; for thereof must we take to serve the LORD our + God; and we know not with what we must serve the LORD, until + we come thither. + +02:010:027 But the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he would not let + them go. + +02:010:028 And Pharaoh said unto him, Get thee from me, take heed to + thyself, see my face no more; for in that day thou seest my + face thou shalt die. + +02:010:029 And Moses said, Thou hast spoken well, I will see thy face + again no more. + +02:011:001 And the LORD said unto Moses, Yet will I bring one plague more + upon Pharaoh, and upon Egypt; afterwards he will let you go + hence: when he shall let you go, he shall surely thrust you + out hence altogether. + +02:011:002 Speak now in the ears of the people, and let every man borrow + of his neighbour, and every woman of her neighbour, jewels of + silver and jewels of gold. + +02:011:003 And the LORD gave the people favour in the sight of the + Egyptians. Moreover the man Moses was very great in the land + of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh's servants, and in the sight + of the people. + +02:011:004 And Moses said, Thus saith the LORD, About midnight will I go + out into the midst of Egypt: + +02:011:005 And all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the + first born of Pharaoh that sitteth upon his throne, even unto + the firstborn of the maidservant that is behind the mill; and + all the firstborn of beasts. + +02:011:006 And there shall be a great cry throughout all the land of + Egypt, such as there was none like it, nor shall be like it + any more. + +02:011:007 But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move + his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that + the LORD doth put a difference between the Egyptians and + Israel. + +02:011:008 And all these thy servants shall come down unto me, and bow + down themselves unto me, saying, Get thee out, and all the + people that follow thee: and after that I will go out. And he + went out from Pharaoh in a great anger. + +02:011:009 And the LORD said unto Moses, Pharaoh shall not hearken unto + you; that my wonders may be multiplied in the land of Egypt. + +02:011:010 And Moses and Aaron did all these wonders before Pharaoh: and + the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, so that he would not let + the children of Israel go out of his land. + +02:012:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt + saying, + +02:012:002 This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall + be the first month of the year to you. + +02:012:003 Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the + tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man a + lamb, according to the house of their fathers, a lamb for an + house: + +02:012:004 And if the household be too little for the lamb, let him and + his neighbour next unto his house take it according to the + number of the souls; every man according to his eating shall + make your count for the lamb. + +02:012:005 Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year: + ye shall take it out from the sheep, or from the goats: + +02:012:006 And ye shall keep it up until the fourteenth day of the same + month: and the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel + shall kill it in the evening. + +02:012:007 And they shall take of the blood, and strike it on the two + side posts and on the upper door post of the houses, wherein + they shall eat it. + +02:012:008 And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, + and unleavened bread; and with bitter herbs they shall eat it. + +02:012:009 Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast + with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance + thereof. + +02:012:010 And ye shall let nothing of it remain until the morning; and + that which remaineth of it until the morning ye shall burn + with fire. + +02:012:011 And thus shall ye eat it; with your loins girded, your shoes + on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ye shall eat it + in haste: it is the LORD's passover. + +02:012:012 For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will + smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and + beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute + judgment: I am the LORD. + +02:012:013 And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses + where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, + and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I + smite the land of Egypt. + +02:012:014 And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall + keep it a feast to the LORD throughout your generations; ye + shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever. + +02:012:015 Seven days shall ye eat unleavened bread; even the first day + ye shall put away leaven out of your houses: for whosoever + eateth leavened bread from the first day until the seventh + day, that soul shall be cut off from Israel. + +02:012:016 And in the first day there shall be an holy convocation, and + in the seventh day there shall be an holy convocation to you; + no manner of work shall be done in them, save that which every + man must eat, that only may be done of you. + +02:012:017 And ye shall observe the feast of unleavened bread; for in + this selfsame day have I brought your armies out of the land + of Egypt: therefore shall ye observe this day in your + generations by an ordinance for ever. + +02:012:018 In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at + even, ye shall eat unleavened bread, until the one and + twentieth day of the month at even. + +02:012:019 Seven days shall there be no leaven found in your houses: for + whosoever eateth that which is leavened, even that soul shall + be cut off from the congregation of Israel, whether he be a + stranger, or born in the land. + +02:012:020 Ye shall eat nothing leavened; in all your habitations shall + ye eat unleavened bread. + +02:012:021 Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel, and said unto + them, Draw out and take you a lamb according to your families, + and kill the passover. + +02:012:022 And ye shall take a bunch of hyssop, and dip it in the blood + that is in the bason, and strike the lintel and the two side + posts with the blood that is in the bason; and none of you + shall go out at the door of his house until the morning. + +02:012:023 For the LORD will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and + when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side + posts, the LORD will pass over the door, and will not suffer + the destroyer to come in unto your houses to smite you. + +02:012:024 And ye shall observe this thing for an ordinance to thee and + to thy sons for ever. + +02:012:025 And it shall come to pass, when ye be come to the land which + the LORD will give you, according as he hath promised, that ye + shall keep this service. + +02:012:026 And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto + you, What mean ye by this service? + +02:012:027 That ye shall say, It is the sacrifice of the LORD's passover, + who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, + when he smote the Egyptians, and delivered our houses. And the + people bowed the head and worshipped. + +02:012:028 And the children of Israel went away, and did as the LORD had + commanded Moses and Aaron, so did they. + +02:012:029 And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the + firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh + that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that + was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle. + +02:012:030 And Pharaoh rose up in the night, he, and all his servants, + and all the Egyptians; and there was a great cry in Egypt; for + there was not a house where there was not one dead. + +02:012:031 And he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, Rise up, + and get you forth from among my people, both ye and the + children of Israel; and go, serve the LORD, as ye have said. + +02:012:032 Also take your flocks and your herds, as ye have said, and be + gone; and bless me also. + +02:012:033 And the Egyptians were urgent upon the people, that they might + send them out of the land in haste; for they said, We be all + dead men. + +02:012:034 And the people took their dough before it was leavened, their + kneadingtroughs being bound up in their clothes upon their + shoulders. + +02:012:035 And the children of Israel did according to the word of Moses; + and they borrowed of the Egyptians jewels of silver, and + jewels of gold, and raiment: + +02:012:036 And the LORD gave the people favour in the sight of the + Egyptians, so that they lent unto them such things as they + required. And they spoiled the Egyptians. + +02:012:037 And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, + about six hundred thousand on foot that were men, beside + children. + +02:012:038 And a mixed multitude went up also with them; and flocks, and + herds, even very much cattle. + +02:012:039 And they baked unleavened cakes of the dough which they + brought forth out of Egypt, for it was not leavened; because + they were thrust out of Egypt, and could not tarry, neither + had they prepared for themselves any victual. + +02:012:040 Now the sojourning of the children of Israel, who dwelt in + Egypt, was four hundred and thirty years. + +02:012:041 And it came to pass at the end of the four hundred and thirty + years, even the selfsame day it came to pass, that all the + hosts of the LORD went out from the land of Egypt. + +02:012:042 It is a night to be much observed unto the LORD for bringing + them out from the land of Egypt: this is that night of the + LORD to be observed of all the children of Israel in their + generations. + +02:012:043 And the LORD said unto Moses and Aaron, This is the ordinance + of the passover: There shall no stranger eat thereof: + +02:012:044 But every man's servant that is bought for money, when thou + hast circumcised him, then shall he eat thereof. + +02:012:045 A foreigner and an hired servant shall not eat thereof. + +02:012:046 In one house shall it be eaten; thou shalt not carry forth + ought of the flesh abroad out of the house; neither shall ye + break a bone thereof. + +02:012:047 All the congregation of Israel shall keep it. + +02:012:048 And when a stranger shall sojourn with thee, and will keep the + passover to the LORD, let all his males be circumcised, and + then let him come near and keep it; and he shall be as one + that is born in the land: for no uncircumcised person shall + eat thereof. + +02:012:049 One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the + stranger that sojourneth among you. + +02:012:050 Thus did all the children of Israel; as the LORD commanded + Moses and Aaron, so did they. + +02:012:051 And it came to pass the selfsame day, that the LORD did bring + the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their + armies. + +02:013:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +02:013:002 Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the + womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: + it is mine. + +02:013:003 And Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, in which ye + came out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by + strength of hand the LORD brought you out from this place: + there shall no leavened bread be eaten. + +02:013:004 This day came ye out in the month Abib. + +02:013:005 And it shall be when the LORD shall bring thee into the land + of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the + Hivites, and the Jebusites, which he sware unto thy fathers to + give thee, a land flowing with milk and honey, that thou shalt + keep this service in this month. + +02:013:006 Seven days thou shalt eat unleavened bread, and in the seventh + day shall be a feast to the LORD. + +02:013:007 Unleavened bread shall be eaten seven days; and there shall no + leavened bread be seen with thee, neither shall there be + leaven seen with thee in all thy quarters. + +02:013:008 And thou shalt shew thy son in that day, saying, This is done + because of that which the LORD did unto me when I came forth + out of Egypt. + +02:013:009 And it shall be for a sign unto thee upon thine hand, and for + a memorial between thine eyes, that the LORD's law may be in + thy mouth: for with a strong hand hath the LORD brought thee + out of Egypt. + +02:013:010 Thou shalt therefore keep this ordinance in his season from + year to year. + +02:013:011 And it shall be when the LORD shall bring thee into the land + of the Canaanites, as he sware unto thee and to thy fathers, + and shall give it thee, + +02:013:012 That thou shalt set apart unto the LORD all that openeth the + matrix, and every firstling that cometh of a beast which thou + hast; the males shall be the LORD's. + +02:013:013 And every firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a lamb; + and if thou wilt not redeem it, then thou shalt break his + neck: and all the firstborn of man among thy children shalt + thou redeem. + +02:013:014 And it shall be when thy son asketh thee in time to come, + saying, What is this? that thou shalt say unto him, By + strength of hand the LORD brought us out from Egypt, from the + house of bondage: + +02:013:015 And it came to pass, when Pharaoh would hardly let us go, that + the LORD slew all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the + firstborn of man, and the firstborn of beast: therefore I + sacrifice to the LORD all that openeth the matrix, being + males; but all the firstborn of my children I redeem. + +02:013:016 And it shall be for a token upon thine hand, and for frontlets + between thine eyes: for by strength of hand the LORD brought + us forth out of Egypt. + +02:013:017 And it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that + God led them not through the way of the land of the + Philistines, although that was near; for God said, Lest + peradventure the people repent when they see war, and they + return to Egypt: + +02:013:018 But God led the people about, through the way of the + wilderness of the Red sea: and the children of Israel went up + harnessed out of the land of Egypt. + +02:013:019 And Moses took the bones of Joseph with him: for he had + straitly sworn the children of Israel, saying, God will surely + visit you; and ye shall carry up my bones away hence with you. + +02:013:020 And they took their journey from Succoth, and encamped in + Etham, in the edge of the wilderness. + +02:013:021 And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, + to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to + give them light; to go by day and night: + +02:013:022 He took not away the pillar of the cloud by day, nor the + pillar of fire by night, from before the people. + +02:014:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +02:014:002 Speak unto the children of Israel, that they turn and encamp + before Pihahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, over against + Baalzephon: before it shall ye encamp by the sea. + +02:014:003 For Pharaoh will say of the children of Israel, They are + entangled in the land, the wilderness hath shut them in. + +02:014:004 And I will harden Pharaoh's heart, that he shall follow after + them; and I will be honoured upon Pharaoh, and upon all his + host; that the Egyptians may know that I am the LORD. And they + did so. + +02:014:005 And it was told the king of Egypt that the people fled: and + the heart of Pharaoh and of his servants was turned against + the people, and they said, Why have we done this, that we have + let Israel go from serving us? + +02:014:006 And he made ready his chariot, and took his people with him: + +02:014:007 And he took six hundred chosen chariots, and all the chariots + of Egypt, and captains over every one of them. + +02:014:008 And the LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and + he pursued after the children of Israel: and the children of + Israel went out with an high hand. + +02:014:009 But the Egyptians pursued after them, all the horses and + chariots of Pharaoh, and his horsemen, and his army, and + overtook them encamping by the sea, beside Pihahiroth, before + Baalzephon. + +02:014:010 And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up + their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and + they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out + unto the LORD. + +02:014:011 And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in + Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? + wherefore hast thou dealt thus with us, to carry us forth out + of Egypt? + +02:014:012 Is not this the word that we did tell thee in Egypt, saying, + Let us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians? For it had been + better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that we should die + in the wilderness. + +02:014:013 And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and + see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to + day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see + them again no more for ever. + +02:014:014 The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace. + +02:014:015 And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? + speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward: + +02:014:016 But lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thine hand over the + sea, and divide it: and the children of Israel shall go on dry + ground through the midst of the sea. + +02:014:017 And I, behold, I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and + they shall follow them: and I will get me honour upon Pharaoh, + and upon all his host, upon his chariots, and upon his + horsemen. + +02:014:018 And the Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD, when I have + gotten me honour upon Pharaoh, upon his chariots, and upon his + horsemen. + +02:014:019 And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, + removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went + from before their face, and stood behind them: + +02:014:020 And it came between the camp of the Egyptians and the camp of + Israel; and it was a cloud and darkness to them, but it gave + light by night to these: so that the one came not near the + other all the night. + +02:014:021 And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD + caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that + night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided. + +02:014:022 And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon + the dry ground: and the waters were a wall unto them on their + right hand, and on their left. + +02:014:023 And the Egyptians pursued, and went in after them to the midst + of the sea, even all Pharaoh's horses, his chariots, and his + horsemen. + +02:014:024 And it came to pass, that in the morning watch the LORD looked + unto the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and + of the cloud, and troubled the host of the Egyptians, + +02:014:025 And took off their chariot wheels, that they drave them + heavily: so that the Egyptians said, Let us flee from the face + of Israel; for the LORD fighteth for them against the + Egyptians. + +02:014:026 And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand over the + sea, that the waters may come again upon the Egyptians, upon + their chariots, and upon their horsemen. + +02:014:027 And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and the sea + returned to his strength when the morning appeared; and the + Egyptians fled against it; and the LORD overthrew the + Egyptians in the midst of the sea. + +02:014:028 And the waters returned, and covered the chariots, and the + horsemen, and all the host of Pharaoh that came into the sea + after them; there remained not so much as one of them. + +02:014:029 But the children of Israel walked upon dry land in the midst + of the sea; and the waters were a wall unto them on their + right hand, and on their left. + +02:014:030 Thus the LORD saved Israel that day out of the hand of the + Egyptians; and Israel saw the Egyptians dead upon the sea + shore. + +02:014:031 And Israel saw that great work which the LORD did upon the + Egyptians: and the people feared the LORD, and believed the + LORD, and his servant Moses. + +02:015:001 Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the + LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he + hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he + thrown into the sea. + +02:015:002 The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my + salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; + my father's God, and I will exalt him. + +02:015:003 The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name. + +02:015:004 Pharaoh's chariots and his host hath he cast into the sea: his + chosen captains also are drowned in the Red sea. + +02:015:005 The depths have covered them: they sank into the bottom as a + stone. + +02:015:006 Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right + hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy. + +02:015:007 And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown + them that rose up against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, + which consumed them as stubble. + +02:015:008 And with the blast of thy nostrils the waters were gathered + together, the floods stood upright as an heap, and the depths + were congealed in the heart of the sea. + +02:015:009 The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide + the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw + my sword, my hand shall destroy them. + +02:015:010 Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: they sank + as lead in the mighty waters. + +02:015:011 Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like + thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? + +02:015:012 Thou stretchedst out thy right hand, the earth swallowed them. + +02:015:013 Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people which thou hast + redeemed: thou hast guided them in thy strength unto thy holy + habitation. + +02:015:014 The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold + on the inhabitants of Palestina. + +02:015:015 Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed; the mighty men of + Moab, trembling shall take hold upon them; all the inhabitants + of Canaan shall melt away. + +02:015:016 Fear and dread shall fall upon them; by the greatness of thine + arm they shall be as still as a stone; till thy people pass + over, O LORD, till the people pass over, which thou hast + purchased. + +02:015:017 Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of + thine inheritance, in the place, O LORD, which thou hast made + for thee to dwell in, in the Sanctuary, O LORD, which thy + hands have established. + +02:015:018 The LORD shall reign for ever and ever. + +02:015:019 For the horse of Pharaoh went in with his chariots and with + his horsemen into the sea, and the LORD brought again the + waters of the sea upon them; but the children of Israel went + on dry land in the midst of the sea. + +02:015:020 And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel + in her hand; and all the women went out after her with + timbrels and with dances. + +02:015:021 And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for he hath + triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown + into the sea. + +02:015:022 So Moses brought Israel from the Red sea, and they went out + into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the + wilderness, and found no water. + +02:015:023 And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the + waters of Marah, for they were bitter: therefore the name of + it was called Marah. + +02:015:024 And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we + drink? + +02:015:025 And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD shewed him a tree, + which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made + sweet: there he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and + there he proved them, + +02:015:026 And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the + LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, + and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his + statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I + have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that + healeth thee. + +02:015:027 And they came to Elim, where were twelve wells of water, and + threescore and ten palm trees: and they encamped there by the + waters. + +02:016:001 And they took their journey from Elim, and all the + congregation of the children of Israel came unto the + wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the + fifteenth day of the second month after their departing out of + the land of Egypt. + +02:016:002 And the whole congregation of the children of Israel murmured + against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness: + +02:016:003 And the children of Israel said unto them, Would to God we had + died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt, when we sat + by the flesh pots, and when we did eat bread to the full; for + ye have brought us forth into this wilderness, to kill this + whole assembly with hunger. + +02:016:004 Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from + heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a + certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they + will walk in my law, or no. + +02:016:005 And it shall come to pass, that on the sixth day they shall + prepare that which they bring in; and it shall be twice as + much as they gather daily. + +02:016:006 And Moses and Aaron said unto all the children of Israel, At + even, then ye shall know that the LORD hath brought you out + from the land of Egypt: + +02:016:007 And in the morning, then ye shall see the glory of the LORD; + for that he heareth your murmurings against the LORD: and what + are we, that ye murmur against us? + +02:016:008 And Moses said, This shall be, when the LORD shall give you in + the evening flesh to eat, and in the morning bread to the + full; for that the LORD heareth your murmurings which ye + murmur against him: and what are we? your murmurings are not + against us, but against the LORD. + +02:016:009 And Moses spake unto Aaron, Say unto all the congregation of + the children of Israel, Come near before the LORD: for he hath + heard your murmurings. + +02:016:010 And it came to pass, as Aaron spake unto the whole + congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked + toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of the LORD + appeared in the cloud. + +02:016:011 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +02:016:012 I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel: speak + unto them, saying, At even ye shall eat flesh, and in the + morning ye shall be filled with bread; and ye shall know that + I am the LORD your God. + +02:016:013 And it came to pass, that at even the quails came up, and + covered the camp: and in the morning the dew lay round about + the host. + +02:016:014 And when the dew that lay was gone up, behold, upon the face + of the wilderness there lay a small round thing, as small as + the hoar frost on the ground. + +02:016:015 And when the children of Israel saw it, they said one to + another, It is manna: for they wist not what it was. And Moses + said unto them, This is the bread which the LORD hath given + you to eat. + +02:016:016 This is the thing which the LORD hath commanded, Gather of it + every man according to his eating, an omer for every man, + according to the number of your persons; take ye every man for + them which are in his tents. + +02:016:017 And the children of Israel did so, and gathered, some more, + some less. + +02:016:018 And when they did mete it with an omer, he that gathered much + had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack; + they gathered every man according to his eating. + +02:016:019 And Moses said, Let no man leave of it till the morning. + +02:016:020 Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto Moses; but some of + them left of it until the morning, and it bred worms, and + stank: and Moses was wroth with them. + +02:016:021 And they gathered it every morning, every man according to his + eating: and when the sun waxed hot, it melted. + +02:016:022 And it came to pass, that on the sixth day they gathered twice + as much bread, two omers for one man: and all the rulers of + the congregation came and told Moses. + +02:016:023 And he said unto them, This is that which the LORD hath said, + To morrow is the rest of the holy sabbath unto the LORD: bake + that which ye will bake to day, and seethe that ye will + seethe; and that which remaineth over lay up for you to be + kept until the morning. + +02:016:024 And they laid it up till the morning, as Moses bade: and it + did not stink, neither was there any worm therein. + +02:016:025 And Moses said, Eat that to day; for to day is a sabbath unto + the LORD: to day ye shall not find it in the field. + +02:016:026 Six days ye shall gather it; but on the seventh day, which is + the sabbath, in it there shall be none. + +02:016:027 And it came to pass, that there went out some of the people on + the seventh day for to gather, and they found none. + +02:016:028 And the LORD said unto Moses, How long refuse ye to keep my + commandments and my laws? + +02:016:029 See, for that the LORD hath given you the sabbath, therefore + he giveth you on the sixth day the bread of two days; abide ye + every man in his place, let no man go out of his place on the + seventh day. + +02:016:030 So the people rested on the seventh day. + +02:016:031 And the house of Israel called the name thereof Manna: and it + was like coriander seed, white; and the taste of it was like + wafers made with honey. + +02:016:032 And Moses said, This is the thing which the LORD commandeth, + Fill an omer of it to be kept for your generations; that they + may see the bread wherewith I have fed you in the wilderness, + when I brought you forth from the land of Egypt. + +02:016:033 And Moses said unto Aaron, Take a pot, and put an omer full of + manna therein, and lay it up before the LORD, to be kept for + your generations. + +02:016:034 As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up before the + Testimony, to be kept. + +02:016:035 And the children of Israel did eat manna forty years, until + they came to a land inhabited; they did eat manna, until they + came unto the borders of the land of Canaan. + +02:016:036 Now an omer is the tenth part of an ephah. + +02:017:001 And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed + from the wilderness of Sin, after their journeys, according to + the commandment of the LORD, and pitched in Rephidim: and + there was no water for the people to drink. + +02:017:002 Wherefore the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give us + water that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why chide + ye with me? wherefore do ye tempt the LORD? + +02:017:003 And the people thirsted there for water; and the people + murmured against Moses, and said, Wherefore is this that thou + hast brought us up out of Egypt, to kill us and our children + and our cattle with thirst? + +02:017:004 And Moses cried unto the LORD, saying, What shall I do unto + this people? they be almost ready to stone me. + +02:017:005 And the LORD said unto Moses, Go on before the people, and + take with thee of the elders of Israel; and thy rod, wherewith + thou smotest the river, take in thine hand, and go. + +02:017:006 Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; + and thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out + of it, that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the + sight of the elders of Israel. + +02:017:007 And he called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, + because of the chiding of the children of Israel, and because + they tempted the LORD, saying, Is the LORD among us, or not? + +02:017:008 Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. + +02:017:009 And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, + fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the + hill with the rod of God in mine hand. + +02:017:010 So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with + Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the + hill. + +02:017:011 And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel + prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. + +02:017:012 But Moses hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it + under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his + hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other + side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the + sun. + +02:017:013 And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of + the sword. + +02:017:014 And the LORD said unto Moses, Write this for a memorial in a + book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua: for I will + utterly put out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven. + +02:017:015 And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it + Jehovahnissi: + +02:017:016 For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn that the LORD will + have war with Amalek from generation to generation. + +02:018:001 When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father in law, heard + of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, + and that the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt; + +02:018:002 Then Jethro, Moses' father in law, took Zipporah, Moses' wife, + after he had sent her back, + +02:018:003 And her two sons; of which the name of the one was Gershom; + for he said, I have been an alien in a strange land: + +02:018:004 And the name of the other was Eliezer; for the God of my + father, said he, was mine help, and delivered me from the + sword of Pharaoh: + +02:018:005 And Jethro, Moses' father in law, came with his sons and his + wife unto Moses into the wilderness, where he encamped at the + mount of God: + +02:018:006 And he said unto Moses, I thy father in law Jethro am come + unto thee, and thy wife, and her two sons with her. + +02:018:007 And Moses went out to meet his father in law, and did + obeisance, and kissed him; and they asked each other of their + welfare; and they came into the tent. + +02:018:008 And Moses told his father in law all that the LORD had done + unto Pharaoh and to the Egyptians for Israel's sake, and all + the travail that had come upon them by the way, and how the + LORD delivered them. + +02:018:009 And Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which the LORD had + done to Israel, whom he had delivered out of the hand of the + Egyptians. + +02:018:010 And Jethro said, Blessed be the LORD, who hath delivered you + out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of + Pharaoh, who hath delivered the people from under the hand of + the Egyptians. + +02:018:011 Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the + thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them. + +02:018:012 And Jethro, Moses' father in law, took a burnt offering and + sacrifices for God: and Aaron came, and all the elders of + Israel, to eat bread with Moses' father in law before God. + +02:018:013 And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses sat to judge the + people: and the people stood by Moses from the morning unto + the evening. + +02:018:014 And when Moses' father in law saw all that he did to the + people, he said, What is this thing that thou doest to the + people? why sittest thou thyself alone, and all the people + stand by thee from morning unto even? + +02:018:015 And Moses said unto his father in law, Because the people come + unto me to enquire of God: + +02:018:016 When they have a matter, they come unto me; and I judge + between one and another, and I do make them know the statutes + of God, and his laws. + +02:018:017 And Moses' father in law said unto him, The thing that thou + doest is not good. + +02:018:018 Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that is + with thee: for this thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not + able to perform it thyself alone. + +02:018:019 Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God + shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that + thou mayest bring the causes unto God: + +02:018:020 And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew + them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they + must do. + +02:018:021 Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, + such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place + such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of + hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens: + +02:018:022 And let them judge the people at all seasons: and it shall be, + that every great matter they shall bring unto thee, but every + small matter they shall judge: so shall it be easier for + thyself, and they shall bear the burden with thee. + +02:018:023 If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then + thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people shall also + go to their place in peace. + +02:018:024 So Moses hearkened to the voice of his father in law, and did + all that he had said. + +02:018:025 And Moses chose able men out of all Israel, and made them + heads over the people, rulers of thousands, rulers of + hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens. + +02:018:026 And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes + they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged + themselves. + +02:018:027 And Moses let his father in law depart; and he went his way + into his own land. + +02:019:001 In the third month, when the children of Israel were gone + forth out of the land of Egypt, the same day came they into + the wilderness of Sinai. + +02:019:002 For they were departed from Rephidim, and were come to the + desert of Sinai, and had pitched in the wilderness; and there + Israel camped before the mount. + +02:019:003 And Moses went up unto God, and the LORD called unto him out + of the mountain, saying, Thus shalt thou say to the house of + Jacob, and tell the children of Israel; + +02:019:004 Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you + on eagles' wings, and brought you unto myself. + +02:019:005 Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my + covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above + all people: for all the earth is mine: + +02:019:006 And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy + nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the + children of Israel. + +02:019:007 And Moses came and called for the elders of the people, and + laid before their faces all these words which the LORD + commanded him. + +02:019:008 And all the people answered together, and said, All that the + LORD hath spoken we will do. And Moses returned the words of + the people unto the LORD. + +02:019:009 And the LORD said unto Moses, Lo, I come unto thee in a thick + cloud, that the people may hear when I speak with thee, and + believe thee for ever. And Moses told the words of the people + unto the LORD. + +02:019:010 And the LORD said unto Moses, Go unto the people, and sanctify + them to day and to morrow, and let them wash their clothes, + +02:019:011 And be ready against the third day: for the third day the LORD + will come down in the sight of all the people upon mount + Sinai. + +02:019:012 And thou shalt set bounds unto the people round about, saying, + Take heed to yourselves, that ye go not up into the mount, or + touch the border of it: whosoever toucheth the mount shall be + surely put to death: + +02:019:013 There shall not an hand touch it, but he shall surely be + stoned, or shot through; whether it be beast or man, it shall + not live: when the trumpet soundeth long, they shall come up + to the mount. + +02:019:014 And Moses went down from the mount unto the people, and + sanctified the people; and they washed their clothes. + +02:019:015 And he said unto the people, Be ready against the third day: + come not at your wives. + +02:019:016 And it came to pass on the third day in the morning, that + there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud upon the + mount, and the voice of the trumpet exceeding loud; so that + all the people that was in the camp trembled. + +02:019:017 And Moses brought forth the people out of the camp to meet + with God; and they stood at the nether part of the mount. + +02:019:018 And mount Sinai was altogether on a smoke, because the LORD + descended upon it in fire: and the smoke thereof ascended as + the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mount quaked greatly. + +02:019:019 And when the voice of the trumpet sounded long, and waxed + louder and louder, Moses spake, and God answered him by a + voice. + +02:019:020 And the LORD came down upon mount Sinai, on the top of the + mount: and the LORD called Moses up to the top of the mount; + and Moses went up. + +02:019:021 And the LORD said unto Moses, Go down, charge the people, lest + they break through unto the LORD to gaze, and many of them + perish. + +02:019:022 And let the priests also, which come near to the LORD, + sanctify themselves, lest the LORD break forth upon them. + +02:019:023 And Moses said unto the LORD, The people cannot come up to + mount Sinai: for thou chargedst us, saying, Set bounds about + the mount, and sanctify it. + +02:019:024 And the LORD said unto him, Away, get thee down, and thou + shalt come up, thou, and Aaron with thee: but let not the + priests and the people break through to come up unto the LORD, + lest he break forth upon them. + +02:019:025 So Moses went down unto the people, and spake unto them. + +02:020:001 And God spake all these words, saying, + +02:020:002 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land + of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. + +02:020:003 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. + +02:020:004 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any + likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in + the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. + +02:020:005 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I + the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of + the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth + generation of them that hate me; + +02:020:006 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and + keep my commandments. + +02:020:007 Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for + the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in + vain. + +02:020:008 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. + +02:020:009 Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: + +02:020:010 But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it + thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy + daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, + nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: + +02:020:011 For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and + all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the + LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it. + +02:020:012 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long + upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. + +02:020:013 Thou shalt not kill. + +02:020:014 Thou shalt not commit adultery. + +02:020:015 Thou shalt not steal. + +02:020:016 Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. + +02:020:017 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not + covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his + maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is + thy neighbour's. + +02:020:018 And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, + and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and + when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off. + +02:020:019 And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will + hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die. + +02:020:020 And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to + prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye + sin not. + +02:020:021 And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the + thick darkness where God was. + +02:020:022 And the LORD said unto Moses, Thus thou shalt say unto the + children of Israel, Ye have seen that I have talked with you + from heaven. + +02:020:023 Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye + make unto you gods of gold. + +02:020:024 An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice + thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy + sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I + will come unto thee, and I will bless thee. + +02:020:025 And if thou wilt make me an altar of stone, thou shalt not + build it of hewn stone: for if thou lift up thy tool upon it, + thou hast polluted it. + +02:020:026 Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy + nakedness be not discovered thereon. + +02:021:001 Now these are the judgments which thou shalt set before them. + +02:021:002 If thou buy an Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve: and + in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing. + +02:021:003 If he came in by himself, he shall go out by himself: if he + were married, then his wife shall go out with him. + +02:021:004 If his master have given him a wife, and she have born him + sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her + master's, and he shall go out by himself. + +02:021:005 And if the servant shall plainly say, I love my master, my + wife, and my children; I will not go out free: + +02:021:006 Then his master shall bring him unto the judges; he shall also + bring him to the door, or unto the door post; and his master + shall bore his ear through with an aul; and he shall serve him + for ever. + +02:021:007 And if a man sell his daughter to be a maidservant, she shall + not go out as the menservants do. + +02:021:008 If she please not her master, who hath betrothed her to + himself, then shall he let her be redeemed: to sell her unto a + strange nation he shall have no power, seeing he hath dealt + deceitfully with her. + +02:021:009 And if he have betrothed her unto his son, he shall deal with + her after the manner of daughters. + +02:021:010 If he take him another wife; her food, her raiment, and her + duty of marriage, shall he not diminish. + +02:021:011 And if he do not these three unto her, then shall she go out + free without money. + +02:021:012 He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to + death. + +02:021:013 And if a man lie not in wait, but God deliver him into his + hand; then I will appoint thee a place whither he shall flee. + +02:021:014 But if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay + him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he + may die. + +02:021:015 And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely + put to death. + +02:021:016 And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found + in his hand, he shall surely be put to death. + +02:021:017 And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be + put to death. + +02:021:018 And if men strive together, and one smite another with a + stone, or with his fist, and he die not, but keepeth his bed: + +02:021:019 If he rise again, and walk abroad upon his staff, then shall + he that smote him be quit: only he shall pay for the loss of + his time, and shall cause him to be thoroughly healed. + +02:021:020 And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and + he die under his hand; he shall be surely punished. + +02:021:021 Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two, he shall not be + punished: for he is his money. + +02:021:022 If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit + depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he shall be + surely punished, according as the woman's husband will lay + upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine. + +02:021:023 And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for + life, + +02:021:024 Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, + +02:021:025 Burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe. + +02:021:026 And if a man smite the eye of his servant, or the eye of his + maid, that it perish; he shall let him go free for his eye's + sake. + +02:021:027 And if he smite out his manservant's tooth, or his + maidservant's tooth; he shall let him go free for his tooth's + sake. + +02:021:028 If an ox gore a man or a woman, that they die: then the ox + shall be surely stoned, and his flesh shall not be eaten; but + the owner of the ox shall be quit. + +02:021:029 But if the ox were wont to push with his horn in time past, + and it hath been testified to his owner, and he hath not kept + him in, but that he hath killed a man or a woman; the ox shall + be stoned, and his owner also shall be put to death. + +02:021:030 If there be laid on him a sum of money, then he shall give for + the ransom of his life whatsoever is laid upon him. + +02:021:031 Whether he have gored a son, or have gored a daughter, + according to this judgment shall it be done unto him. + +02:021:032 If the ox shall push a manservant or a maidservant; he shall + give unto their master thirty shekels of silver, and the ox + shall be stoned. + +02:021:033 And if a man shall open a pit, or if a man shall dig a pit, + and not cover it, and an ox or an ass fall therein; + +02:021:034 The owner of the pit shall make it good, and give money unto + the owner of them; and the dead beast shall be his. + +02:021:035 And if one man's ox hurt another's, that he die; then they + shall sell the live ox, and divide the money of it; and the + dead ox also they shall divide. + +02:021:036 Or if it be known that the ox hath used to push in time past, + and his owner hath not kept him in; he shall surely pay ox for + ox; and the dead shall be his own. + +02:022:001 If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell + it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a + sheep. + +02:022:002 If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, + there shall no blood be shed for him. + +02:022:003 If the sun be risen upon him, there shall be blood shed for + him; for he should make full restitution; if he have nothing, + then he shall be sold for his theft. + +02:022:004 If the theft be certainly found in his hand alive, whether it + be ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall restore double. + +02:022:005 If a man shall cause a field or vineyard to be eaten, and + shall put in his beast, and shall feed in another man's field; + of the best of his own field, and of the best of his own + vineyard, shall he make restitution. + +02:022:006 If fire break out, and catch in thorns, so that the stacks of + corn, or the standing corn, or the field, be consumed + therewith; he that kindled the fire shall surely make + restitution. + +02:022:007 If a man shall deliver unto his neighbour money or stuff to + keep, and it be stolen out of the man's house; if the thief be + found, let him pay double. + +02:022:008 If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall + be brought unto the judges, to see whether he have put his + hand unto his neighbour's goods. + +02:022:009 For all manner of trespass, whether it be for ox, for ass, for + sheep, for raiment, or for any manner of lost thing which + another challengeth to be his, the cause of both parties shall + come before the judges; and whom the judges shall condemn, he + shall pay double unto his neighbour. + +02:022:010 If a man deliver unto his neighbour an ass, or an ox, or a + sheep, or any beast, to keep; and it die, or be hurt, or + driven away, no man seeing it: + +02:022:011 Then shall an oath of the LORD be between them both, that he + hath not put his hand unto his neighbour's goods; and the + owner of it shall accept thereof, and he shall not make it + good. + +02:022:012 And if it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution unto + the owner thereof. + +02:022:013 If it be torn in pieces, then let him bring it for witness, + and he shall not make good that which was torn. + +02:022:014 And if a man borrow ought of his neighbour, and it be hurt, or + die, the owner thereof being not with it, he shall surely make + it good. + +02:022:015 But if the owner thereof be with it, he shall not make it + good: if it be an hired thing, it came for his hire. + +02:022:016 And if a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with + her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife. + +02:022:017 If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall + pay money according to the dowry of virgins. + +02:022:018 Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. + +02:022:019 Whosoever lieth with a beast shall surely be put to death. + +02:022:020 He that sacrificeth unto any god, save unto the LORD only, he + shall be utterly destroyed. + +02:022:021 Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye + were strangers in the land of Egypt. + +02:022:022 Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child. + +02:022:023 If thou afflict them in any wise, and they cry at all unto me, + I will surely hear their cry; + +02:022:024 And my wrath shall wax hot, and I will kill you with the + sword; and your wives shall be widows, and your children + fatherless. + +02:022:025 If thou lend money to any of my people that is poor by thee, + thou shalt not be to him as an usurer, neither shalt thou lay + upon him usury. + +02:022:026 If thou at all take thy neighbour's raiment to pledge, thou + shalt deliver it unto him by that the sun goeth down: + +02:022:027 For that is his covering only, it is his raiment for his skin: + wherein shall he sleep? and it shall come to pass, when he + crieth unto me, that I will hear; for I am gracious. + +02:022:028 Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy + people. + +02:022:029 Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe fruits, + and of thy liquors: the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give + unto me. + +02:022:030 Likewise shalt thou do with thine oxen, and with thy sheep: + seven days it shall be with his dam; on the eighth day thou + shalt give it me. + +02:022:031 And ye shall be holy men unto me: neither shall ye eat any + flesh that is torn of beasts in the field; ye shall cast it to + the dogs. + +02:023:001 Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with + the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. + +02:023:002 Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt + thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: + +02:023:003 Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause. + +02:023:004 If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou + shalt surely bring it back to him again. + +02:023:005 If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his + burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely + help with him. + +02:023:006 Thou shalt not wrest the judgment of thy poor in his cause. + +02:023:007 Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and + righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked. + +02:023:008 And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, + and perverteth the words of the righteous. + +02:023:009 Also thou shalt not oppress a stranger: for ye know the heart + of a stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt. + +02:023:010 And six years thou shalt sow thy land, and shalt gather in the + fruits thereof: + +02:023:011 But the seventh year thou shalt let it rest and lie still; + that the poor of thy people may eat: and what they leave the + beasts of the field shall eat. In like manner thou shalt deal + with thy vineyard, and with thy oliveyard. + +02:023:012 Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou + shalt rest: that thine ox and thine ass may rest, and the son + of thy handmaid, and the stranger, may be refreshed. + +02:023:013 And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: + and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it + be heard out of thy mouth. + +02:023:014 Three times thou shalt keep a feast unto me in the year. + +02:023:015 Thou shalt keep the feast of unleavened bread: (thou shalt eat + unleavened bread seven days, as I commanded thee, in the time + appointed of the month Abib; for in it thou camest out from + Egypt: and none shall appear before me empty:) + +02:023:016 And the feast of harvest, the firstfruits of thy labours, + which thou hast sown in the field: and the feast of + ingathering, which is in the end of the year, when thou hast + gathered in thy labours out of the field. + +02:023:017 Three times in the year all thy males shall appear before the + LORD God. + +02:023:018 Thou shalt not offer the blood of my sacrifice with leavened + bread; neither shall the fat of my sacrifice remain until the + morning. + +02:023:019 The first of the firstfruits of thy land thou shalt bring into + the house of the LORD thy God. Thou shalt not seethe a kid in + his mother's milk. + +02:023:020 Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, + and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared. + +02:023:021 Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he + will not pardon your transgressions: for my name is in him. + +02:023:022 But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I + speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an + adversary unto thine adversaries. + +02:023:023 For mine Angel shall go before thee, and bring thee in unto + the Amorites, and the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the + Canaanites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites: and I will cut + them off. + +02:023:024 Thou shalt not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor do + after their works: but thou shalt utterly overthrow them, and + quite break down their images. + +02:023:025 And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy + bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the + midst of thee. + +02:023:026 There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren, in thy + land: the number of thy days I will fulfil. + +02:023:027 I will send my fear before thee, and will destroy all the + people to whom thou shalt come, and I will make all thine + enemies turn their backs unto thee. + +02:023:028 And I will send hornets before thee, which shall drive out the + Hivite, the Canaanite, and the Hittite, from before thee. + +02:023:029 I will not drive them out from before thee in one year; lest + the land become desolate, and the beast of the field multiply + against thee. + +02:023:030 By little and little I will drive them out from before thee, + until thou be increased, and inherit the land. + +02:023:031 And I will set thy bounds from the Red sea even unto the sea + of the Philistines, and from the desert unto the river: for I + will deliver the inhabitants of the land into your hand; and + thou shalt drive them out before thee. + +02:023:032 Thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor with their gods. + +02:023:033 They shall not dwell in thy land, lest they make thee sin + against me: for if thou serve their gods, it will surely be a + snare unto thee. + +02:024:001 And he said unto Moses, Come up unto the LORD, thou, and + Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel; + and worship ye afar off. + +02:024:002 And Moses alone shall come near the LORD: but they shall not + come nigh; neither shall the people go up with him. + +02:024:003 And Moses came and told the people all the words of the LORD, + and all the judgments: and all the people answered with one + voice, and said, All the words which the LORD hath said will + we do. + +02:024:004 And Moses wrote all the words of the LORD, and rose up early + in the morning, and builded an altar under the hill, and + twelve pillars, according to the twelve tribes of Israel. + +02:024:005 And he sent young men of the children of Israel, which offered + burnt offerings, and sacrificed peace offerings of oxen unto + the LORD. + +02:024:006 And Moses took half of the blood, and put it in basons; and + half of the blood he sprinkled on the altar. + +02:024:007 And he took the book of the covenant, and read in the audience + of the people: and they said, All that the LORD hath said will + we do, and be obedient. + +02:024:008 And Moses took the blood, and sprinkled it on the people, and + said, Behold the blood of the covenant, which the LORD hath + made with you concerning all these words. + +02:024:009 Then went up Moses, and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy + of the elders of Israel: + +02:024:010 And they saw the God of Israel: and there was under his feet + as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as it were + the body of heaven in his clearness. + +02:024:011 And upon the nobles of the children of Israel he laid not his + hand: also they saw God, and did eat and drink. + +02:024:012 And the LORD said unto Moses, Come up to me into the mount, + and be there: and I will give thee tables of stone, and a law, + and commandments which I have written; that thou mayest teach + them. + +02:024:013 And Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua: and Moses went up + into the mount of God. + +02:024:014 And he said unto the elders, Tarry ye here for us, until we + come again unto you: and, behold, Aaron and Hur are with you: + if any man have any matters to do, let him come unto them. + +02:024:015 And Moses went up into the mount, and a cloud covered the + mount. + +02:024:016 And the glory of the LORD abode upon mount Sinai, and the + cloud covered it six days: and the seventh day he called unto + Moses out of the midst of the cloud. + +02:024:017 And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like devouring fire + on the top of the mount in the eyes of the children of Israel. + +02:024:018 And Moses went into the midst of the cloud, and gat him up + into the mount: and Moses was in the mount forty days and + forty nights. + +02:025:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +02:025:002 Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an + offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart + ye shall take my offering. + +02:025:003 And this is the offering which ye shall take of them; gold, + and silver, and brass, + +02:025:004 And blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' + hair, + +02:025:005 And rams' skins dyed red, and badgers' skins, and shittim + wood, + +02:025:006 Oil for the light, spices for anointing oil, and for sweet + incense, + +02:025:007 Onyx stones, and stones to be set in the ephod, and in the + breastplate. + +02:025:008 And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them. + +02:025:009 According to all that I shew thee, after the pattern of the + tabernacle, and the pattern of all the instruments thereof, + even so shall ye make it. + +02:025:010 And they shall make an ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a + half shall be the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the + breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof. + +02:025:011 And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, within and without + shalt thou overlay it, and shalt make upon it a crown of gold + round about. + +02:025:012 And thou shalt cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in + the four corners thereof; and two rings shall be in the one + side of it, and two rings in the other side of it. + +02:025:013 And thou shalt make staves of shittim wood, and overlay them + with gold. + +02:025:014 And thou shalt put the staves into the rings by the sides of + the ark, that the ark may be borne with them. + +02:025:015 The staves shall be in the rings of the ark: they shall not be + taken from it. + +02:025:016 And thou shalt put into the ark the testimony which I shall + give thee. + +02:025:017 And thou shalt make a mercy seat of pure gold: two cubits and + a half shall be the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the + breadth thereof. + +02:025:018 And thou shalt make two cherubims of gold, of beaten work + shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat. + +02:025:019 And make one cherub on the one end, and the other cherub on + the other end: even of the mercy seat shall ye make the + cherubims on the two ends thereof. + +02:025:020 And the cherubims shall stretch forth their wings on high, + covering the mercy seat with their wings, and their faces + shall look one to another; toward the mercy seat shall the + faces of the cherubims be. + +02:025:021 And thou shalt put the mercy seat above upon the ark; and in + the ark thou shalt put the testimony that I shall give thee. + +02:025:022 And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee + from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubims + which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I + will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel. + +02:025:023 Thou shalt also make a table of shittim wood: two cubits shall + be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof, and a + cubit and a half the height thereof. + +02:025:024 And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, and make thereto a + crown of gold round about. + +02:025:025 And thou shalt make unto it a border of an hand breadth round + about, and thou shalt make a golden crown to the border + thereof round about. + +02:025:026 And thou shalt make for it four rings of gold, and put the + rings in the four corners that are on the four feet thereof. + +02:025:027 Over against the border shall the rings be for places of the + staves to bear the table. + +02:025:028 And thou shalt make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay + them with gold, that the table may be borne with them. + +02:025:029 And thou shalt make the dishes thereof, and spoons thereof, + and covers thereof, and bowls thereof, to cover withal: of + pure gold shalt thou make them. + +02:025:030 And thou shalt set upon the table shewbread before me alway. + +02:025:031 And thou shalt make a candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work + shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, + his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same. + +02:025:032 And six branches shall come out of the sides of it; three + branches of the candlestick out of the one side, and three + branches of the candlestick out of the other side: + +02:025:033 Three bowls made like unto almonds, with a knop and a flower + in one branch; and three bowls made like almonds in the other + branch, with a knop and a flower: so in the six branches that + come out of the candlestick. + +02:025:034 And in the candlesticks shall be four bowls made like unto + almonds, with their knops and their flowers. + +02:025:035 And there shall be a knop under two branches of the same, and + a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two + branches of the same, according to the six branches that + proceed out of the candlestick. + +02:025:036 Their knops and their branches shall be of the same: all it + shall be one beaten work of pure gold. + +02:025:037 And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall + light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against + it. + +02:025:038 And the tongs thereof, and the snuffdishes thereof, shall be + of pure gold. + +02:025:039 Of a talent of pure gold shall he make it, with all these + vessels. + +02:025:040 And look that thou make them after their pattern, which was + shewed thee in the mount. + +02:026:001 Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains of + fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with + cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them. + +02:026:002 The length of one curtain shall be eight and twenty cubits, + and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: and every one of + the curtains shall have one measure. + +02:026:003 The five curtains shall be coupled together one to another; + and other five curtains shall be coupled one to another. + +02:026:004 And thou shalt make loops of blue upon the edge of the one + curtain from the selvedge in the coupling; and likewise shalt + thou make in the uttermost edge of another curtain, in the + coupling of the second. + +02:026:005 Fifty loops shalt thou make in the one curtain, and fifty + loops shalt thou make in the edge of the curtain that is in + the coupling of the second; that the loops may take hold one + of another. + +02:026:006 And thou shalt make fifty taches of gold, and couple the + curtains together with the taches: and it shall be one + tabernacle. + +02:026:007 And thou shalt make curtains of goats' hair to be a covering + upon the tabernacle: eleven curtains shalt thou make. + +02:026:008 The length of one curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the + breadth of one curtain four cubits: and the eleven curtains + shall be all of one measure. + +02:026:009 And thou shalt couple five curtains by themselves, and six + curtains by themselves, and shalt double the sixth curtain in + the forefront of the tabernacle. + +02:026:010 And thou shalt make fifty loops on the edge of the one curtain + that is outmost in the coupling, and fifty loops in the edge + of the curtain which coupleth the second. + +02:026:011 And thou shalt make fifty taches of brass, and put the taches + into the loops, and couple the tent together, that it may be + one. + +02:026:012 And the remnant that remaineth of the curtains of the tent, + the half curtain that remaineth, shall hang over the backside + of the tabernacle. + +02:026:013 And a cubit on the one side, and a cubit on the other side of + that which remaineth in the length of the curtains of the + tent, it shall hang over the sides of the tabernacle on this + side and on that side, to cover it. + +02:026:014 And thou shalt make a covering for the tent of rams' skins + dyed red, and a covering above of badgers' skins. + +02:026:015 And thou shalt make boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood + standing up. + +02:026:016 Ten cubits shall be the length of a board, and a cubit and a + half shall be the breadth of one board. + +02:026:017 Two tenons shall there be in one board, set in order one + against another: thus shalt thou make for all the boards of + the tabernacle. + +02:026:018 And thou shalt make the boards for the tabernacle, twenty + boards on the south side southward. + +02:026:019 And thou shalt make forty sockets of silver under the twenty + boards; two sockets under one board for his two tenons, and + two sockets under another board for his two tenons. + +02:026:020 And for the second side of the tabernacle on the north side + there shall be twenty boards: + +02:026:021 And their forty sockets of silver; two sockets under one + board, and two sockets under another board. + +02:026:022 And for the sides of the tabernacle westward thou shalt make + six boards. + +02:026:023 And two boards shalt thou make for the corners of the + tabernacle in the two sides. + +02:026:024 And they shall be coupled together beneath, and they shall be + coupled together above the head of it unto one ring: thus + shall it be for them both; they shall be for the two corners. + +02:026:025 And they shall be eight boards, and their sockets of silver, + sixteen sockets; two sockets under one board, and two sockets + under another board. + +02:026:026 And thou shalt make bars of shittim wood; five for the boards + of the one side of the tabernacle, + +02:026:027 And five bars for the boards of the other side of the + tabernacle, and five bars for the boards of the side of the + tabernacle, for the two sides westward. + +02:026:028 And the middle bar in the midst of the boards shall reach from + end to end. + +02:026:029 And thou shalt overlay the boards with gold, and make their + rings of gold for places for the bars: and thou shalt overlay + the bars with gold. + +02:026:030 And thou shalt rear up the tabernacle according to the fashion + thereof which was shewed thee in the mount. + +02:026:031 And thou shalt make a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, + and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it + be made: + +02:026:032 And thou shalt hang it upon four pillars of shittim wood + overlaid with gold: their hooks shall be of gold, upon the + four sockets of silver. + +02:026:033 And thou shalt hang up the vail under the taches, that thou + mayest bring in thither within the vail the ark of the + testimony: and the vail shall divide unto you between the holy + place and the most holy. + +02:026:034 And thou shalt put the mercy seat upon the ark of the + testimony in the most holy place. + +02:026:035 And thou shalt set the table without the vail, and the + candlestick over against the table on the side of the + tabernacle toward the south: and thou shalt put the table on + the north side. + +02:026:036 And thou shalt make an hanging for the door of the tent, of + blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, wrought + with needlework. + +02:026:037 And thou shalt make for the hanging five pillars of shittim + wood, and overlay them with gold, and their hooks shall be of + gold: and thou shalt cast five sockets of brass for them. + +02:027:001 And thou shalt make an altar of shittim wood, five cubits + long, and five cubits broad; the altar shall be foursquare: + and the height thereof shall be three cubits. + +02:027:002 And thou shalt make the horns of it upon the four corners + thereof: his horns shall be of the same: and thou shalt + overlay it with brass. + +02:027:003 And thou shalt make his pans to receive his ashes, and his + shovels, and his basons, and his fleshhooks, and his firepans: + all the vessels thereof thou shalt make of brass. + +02:027:004 And thou shalt make for it a grate of network of brass; and + upon the net shalt thou make four brasen rings in the four + corners thereof. + +02:027:005 And thou shalt put it under the compass of the altar beneath, + that the net may be even to the midst of the altar. + +02:027:006 And thou shalt make staves for the altar, staves of shittim + wood, and overlay them with brass. + +02:027:007 And the staves shall be put into the rings, and the staves + shall be upon the two sides of the altar, to bear it. + +02:027:008 Hollow with boards shalt thou make it: as it was shewed thee + in the mount, so shall they make it. + +02:027:009 And thou shalt make the court of the tabernacle: for the south + side southward there shall be hangings for the court of fine + twined linen of an hundred cubits long for one side: + +02:027:010 And the twenty pillars thereof and their twenty sockets shall + be of brass; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets shall + be of silver. + +02:027:011 And likewise for the north side in length there shall be + hangings of an hundred cubits long, and his twenty pillars and + their twenty sockets of brass; the hooks of the pillars and + their fillets of silver. + +02:027:012 And for the breadth of the court on the west side shall be + hangings of fifty cubits: their pillars ten, and their sockets + ten. + +02:027:013 And the breadth of the court on the east side eastward shall + be fifty cubits. + +02:027:014 The hangings of one side of the gate shall be fifteen cubits: + their pillars three, and their sockets three. + +02:027:015 And on the other side shall be hangings fifteen cubits: their + pillars three, and their sockets three. + +02:027:016 And for the gate of the court shall be an hanging of twenty + cubits, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined + linen, wrought with needlework: and their pillars shall be + four, and their sockets four. + +02:027:017 All the pillars round about the court shall be filleted with + silver; their hooks shall be of silver, and their sockets of + brass. + +02:027:018 The length of the court shall be an hundred cubits, and the + breadth fifty every where, and the height five cubits of fine + twined linen, and their sockets of brass. + +02:027:019 All the vessels of the tabernacle in all the service thereof, + and all the pins thereof, and all the pins of the court, shall + be of brass. + +02:027:020 And thou shalt command the children of Israel, that they bring + thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamp to + burn always. + +02:027:021 In the tabernacle of the congregation without the vail, which + is before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall order it + from evening to morning before the LORD: it shall be a statute + for ever unto their generations on the behalf of the children + of Israel. + +02:028:001 And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with + him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister + unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, + Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons. + +02:028:002 And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for + glory and for beauty. + +02:028:003 And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I + have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make + Aaron's garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto + me in the priest's office. + +02:028:004 And these are the garments which they shall make; a + breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat, a + mitre, and a girdle: and they shall make holy garments for + Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may minister unto me + in the priest's office. + +02:028:005 And they shall take gold, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, + and fine linen. + +02:028:006 And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, + of scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work. + +02:028:007 It shall have the two shoulderpieces thereof joined at the two + edges thereof; and so it shall be joined together. + +02:028:008 And the curious girdle of the ephod, which is upon it, shall + be of the same, according to the work thereof; even of gold, + of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen. + +02:028:009 And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and grave on them the + names of the children of Israel: + +02:028:010 Six of their names on one stone, and the other six names of + the rest on the other stone, according to their birth. + +02:028:011 With the work of an engraver in stone, like the engravings of + a signet, shalt thou engrave the two stones with the names of + the children of Israel: thou shalt make them to be set in + ouches of gold. + +02:028:012 And thou shalt put the two stones upon the shoulders of the + ephod for stones of memorial unto the children of Israel: and + Aaron shall bear their names before the LORD upon his two + shoulders for a memorial. + +02:028:013 And thou shalt make ouches of gold; + +02:028:014 And two chains of pure gold at the ends; of wreathen work + shalt thou make them, and fasten the wreathen chains to the + ouches. + +02:028:015 And thou shalt make the breastplate of judgment with cunning + work; after the work of the ephod thou shalt make it; of gold, + of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine twined + linen, shalt thou make it. + +02:028:016 Foursquare it shall be being doubled; a span shall be the + length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof. + +02:028:017 And thou shalt set in it settings of stones, even four rows of + stones: the first row shall be a sardius, a topaz, and a + carbuncle: this shall be the first row. + +02:028:018 And the second row shall be an emerald, a sapphire, and a + diamond. + +02:028:019 And the third row a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst. + +02:028:020 And the fourth row a beryl, and an onyx, and a jasper: they + shall be set in gold in their inclosings. + +02:028:021 And the stones shall be with the names of the children of + Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings + of a signet; every one with his name shall they be according + to the twelve tribes. + +02:028:022 And thou shalt make upon the breastplate chains at the ends of + wreathen work of pure gold. + +02:028:023 And thou shalt make upon the breastplate two rings of gold, + and shalt put the two rings on the two ends of the + breastplate. + +02:028:024 And thou shalt put the two wreathen chains of gold in the two + rings which are on the ends of the breastplate. + +02:028:025 And the other two ends of the two wreathen chains thou shalt + fasten in the two ouches, and put them on the shoulderpieces + of the ephod before it. + +02:028:026 And thou shalt make two rings of gold, and thou shalt put them + upon the two ends of the breastplate in the border thereof, + which is in the side of the ephod inward. + +02:028:027 And two other rings of gold thou shalt make, and shalt put + them on the two sides of the ephod underneath, toward the + forepart thereof, over against the other coupling thereof, + above the curious girdle of the ephod. + +02:028:028 And they shall bind the breastplate by the rings thereof unto + the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it may be + above the curious girdle of the ephod, and that the + breastplate be not loosed from the ephod. + +02:028:029 And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in + the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth in + unto the holy place, for a memorial before the LORD + continually. + +02:028:030 And thou shalt put in the breastplate of judgment the Urim and + the Thummim; and they shall be upon Aaron's heart, when he + goeth in before the LORD: and Aaron shall bear the judgment of + the children of Israel upon his heart before the LORD + continually. + +02:028:031 And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue. + +02:028:032 And there shall be an hole in the top of it, in the midst + thereof: it shall have a binding of woven work round about the + hole of it, as it were the hole of an habergeon, that it be + not rent. + +02:028:033 And beneath upon the hem of it thou shalt make pomegranates of + blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, round about the hem + thereof; and bells of gold between them round about: + +02:028:034 A golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a + pomegranate, upon the hem of the robe round about. + +02:028:035 And it shall be upon Aaron to minister: and his sound shall be + heard when he goeth in unto the holy place before the LORD, + and when he cometh out, that he die not. + +02:028:036 And thou shalt make a plate of pure gold, and grave upon it, + like the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO THE LORD. + +02:028:037 And thou shalt put it on a blue lace, that it may be upon the + mitre; upon the forefront of the mitre it shall be. + +02:028:038 And it shall be upon Aaron's forehead, that Aaron may bear the + iniquity of the holy things, which the children of Israel + shall hallow in all their holy gifts; and it shall be always + upon his forehead, that they may be accepted before the LORD. + +02:028:039 And thou shalt embroider the coat of fine linen, and thou + shalt make the mitre of fine linen, and thou shalt make the + girdle of needlework. + +02:028:040 And for Aaron's sons thou shalt make coats, and thou shalt + make for them girdles, and bonnets shalt thou make for them, + for glory and for beauty. + +02:028:041 And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and his sons + with him; and shalt anoint them, and consecrate them, and + sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest's + office. + +02:028:042 And thou shalt make them linen breeches to cover their + nakedness; from the loins even unto the thighs they shall + reach: + +02:028:043 And they shall be upon Aaron, and upon his sons, when they + come in unto the tabernacle of the congregation, or when they + come near unto the altar to minister in the holy place; that + they bear not iniquity, and die: it shall be a statute for + ever unto him and his seed after him. + +02:029:001 And this is the thing that thou shalt do unto them to hallow + them, to minister unto me in the priest's office: Take one + young bullock, and two rams without blemish, + +02:029:002 And unleavened bread, and cakes unleavened tempered with oil, + and wafers unleavened anointed with oil: of wheaten flour + shalt thou make them. + +02:029:003 And thou shalt put them into one basket, and bring them in the + basket, with the bullock and the two rams. + +02:029:004 And Aaron and his sons thou shalt bring unto the door of the + tabernacle of the congregation, and shalt wash them with + water. + +02:029:005 And thou shalt take the garments, and put upon Aaron the coat, + and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate, + and gird him with the curious girdle of the ephod: + +02:029:006 And thou shalt put the mitre upon his head, and put the holy + crown upon the mitre. + +02:029:007 Then shalt thou take the anointing oil, and pour it upon his + head, and anoint him. + +02:029:008 And thou shalt bring his sons, and put coats upon them. + +02:029:009 And thou shalt gird them with girdles, Aaron and his sons, and + put the bonnets on them: and the priest's office shall be + theirs for a perpetual statute: and thou shalt consecrate + Aaron and his sons. + +02:029:010 And thou shalt cause a bullock to be brought before the + tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron and his sons shall + put their hands upon the head of the bullock. + +02:029:011 And thou shalt kill the bullock before the LORD, by the door + of the tabernacle of the congregation. + +02:029:012 And thou shalt take of the blood of the bullock, and put it + upon the horns of the altar with thy finger, and pour all the + blood beside the bottom of the altar. + +02:029:013 And thou shalt take all the fat that covereth the inwards, and + the caul that is above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the + fat that is upon them, and burn them upon the altar. + +02:029:014 But the flesh of the bullock, and his skin, and his dung, + shalt thou burn with fire without the camp: it is a sin + offering. + +02:029:015 Thou shalt also take one ram; and Aaron and his sons shall put + their hands upon the head of the ram. + +02:029:016 And thou shalt slay the ram, and thou shalt take his blood, + and sprinkle it round about upon the altar. + +02:029:017 And thou shalt cut the ram in pieces, and wash the inwards of + him, and his legs, and put them unto his pieces, and unto his + head. + +02:029:018 And thou shalt burn the whole ram upon the altar: it is a + burnt offering unto the LORD: it is a sweet savour, an + offering made by fire unto the LORD. + +02:029:019 And thou shalt take the other ram; and Aaron and his sons + shall put their hands upon the head of the ram. + +02:029:020 Then shalt thou kill the ram, and take of his blood, and put + it upon the tip of the right ear of Aaron, and upon the tip of + the right ear of his sons, and upon the thumb of their right + hand, and upon the great toe of their right foot, and sprinkle + the blood upon the altar round about. + +02:029:021 And thou shalt take of the blood that is upon the altar, and + of the anointing oil, and sprinkle it upon Aaron, and upon his + garments, and upon his sons, and upon the garments of his sons + with him: and he shall be hallowed, and his garments, and his + sons, and his sons' garments with him. + +02:029:022 Also thou shalt take of the ram the fat and the rump, and the + fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul above the liver, + and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and the + right shoulder; for it is a ram of consecration: + +02:029:023 And one loaf of bread, and one cake of oiled bread, and one + wafer out of the basket of the unleavened bread that is before + the LORD: + +02:029:024 And thou shalt put all in the hands of Aaron, and in the hands + of his sons; and shalt wave them for a wave offering before + the LORD. + +02:029:025 And thou shalt receive them of their hands, and burn them upon + the altar for a burnt offering, for a sweet savour before the + LORD: it is an offering made by fire unto the LORD. + +02:029:026 And thou shalt take the breast of the ram of Aaron's + consecration, and wave it for a wave offering before the LORD: + and it shall be thy part. + +02:029:027 And thou shalt sanctify the breast of the wave offering, and + the shoulder of the heave offering, which is waved, and which + is heaved up, of the ram of the consecration, even of that + which is for Aaron, and of that which is for his sons: + +02:029:028 And it shall be Aaron's and his sons' by a statute for ever + from the children of Israel: for it is an heave offering: and + it shall be an heave offering from the children of Israel of + the sacrifice of their peace offerings, even their heave + offering unto the LORD. + +02:029:029 And the holy garments of Aaron shall be his sons' after him, + to be anointed therein, and to be consecrated in them. + +02:029:030 And that son that is priest in his stead shall put them on + seven days, when he cometh into the tabernacle of the + congregation to minister in the holy place. + +02:029:031 And thou shalt take the ram of the consecration, and seethe + his flesh in the holy place. + +02:029:032 And Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the + bread that is in the basket by the door of the tabernacle of + the congregation. + +02:029:033 And they shall eat those things wherewith the atonement was + made, to consecrate and to sanctify them: but a stranger shall + not eat thereof, because they are holy. + +02:029:034 And if ought of the flesh of the consecrations, or of the + bread, remain unto the morning, then thou shalt burn the + remainder with fire: it shall not be eaten, because it is + holy. + +02:029:035 And thus shalt thou do unto Aaron, and to his sons, according + to all things which I have commanded thee: seven days shalt + thou consecrate them. + +02:029:036 And thou shalt offer every day a bullock for a sin offering + for atonement: and thou shalt cleanse the altar, when thou + hast made an atonement for it, and thou shalt anoint it, to + sanctify it. + +02:029:037 Seven days thou shalt make an atonement for the altar, and + sanctify it; and it shall be an altar most holy: whatsoever + toucheth the altar shall be holy. + +02:029:038 Now this is that which thou shalt offer upon the altar; two + lambs of the first year day by day continually. + +02:029:039 The one lamb thou shalt offer in the morning; and the other + lamb thou shalt offer at even: + +02:029:040 And with the one lamb a tenth deal of flour mingled with the + fourth part of an hin of beaten oil; and the fourth part of an + hin of wine for a drink offering. + +02:029:041 And the other lamb thou shalt offer at even, and shalt do + thereto according to the meat offering of the morning, and + according to the drink offering thereof, for a sweet savour, + an offering made by fire unto the LORD. + +02:029:042 This shall be a continual burnt offering throughout your + generations at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation + before the LORD: where I will meet you, to speak there unto + thee. + +02:029:043 And there I will meet with the children of Israel, and the + tabernacle shall be sanctified by my glory. + +02:029:044 And I will sanctify the tabernacle of the congregation, and + the altar: I will sanctify also both Aaron and his sons, to + minister to me in the priest's office. + +02:029:045 And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will be + their God. + +02:029:046 And they shall know that I am the LORD their God, that brought + them forth out of the land of Egypt, that I may dwell among + them: I am the LORD their God. + +02:030:001 And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: of shittim + wood shalt thou make it. + +02:030:002 A cubit shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth + thereof; foursquare shall it be: and two cubits shall be the + height thereof: the horns thereof shall be of the same. + +02:030:003 And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, the top thereof, and + the sides thereof round about, and the horns thereof; and thou + shalt make unto it a crown of gold round about. + +02:030:004 And two golden rings shalt thou make to it under the crown of + it, by the two corners thereof, upon the two sides of it shalt + thou make it; and they shall be for places for the staves to + bear it withal. + +02:030:005 And thou shalt make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay + them with gold. + +02:030:006 And thou shalt put it before the vail that is by the ark of + the testimony, before the mercy seat that is over the + testimony, where I will meet with thee. + +02:030:007 And Aaron shall burn thereon sweet incense every morning: when + he dresseth the lamps, he shall burn incense upon it. + +02:030:008 And when Aaron lighteth the lamps at even, he shall burn + incense upon it, a perpetual incense before the LORD + throughout your generations. + +02:030:009 Ye shall offer no strange incense thereon, nor burnt + sacrifice, nor meat offering; neither shall ye pour drink + offering thereon. + +02:030:010 And Aaron shall make an atonement upon the horns of it once in + a year with the blood of the sin offering of atonements: once + in the year shall he make atonement upon it throughout your + generations: it is most holy unto the LORD. + +02:030:011 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +02:030:012 When thou takest the sum of the children of Israel after their + number, then shall they give every man a ransom for his soul + unto the LORD, when thou numberest them; that there be no + plague among them, when thou numberest them. + +02:030:013 This they shall give, every one that passeth among them that + are numbered, half a shekel after the shekel of the sanctuary: + (a shekel is twenty gerahs:) an half shekel shall be the + offering of the LORD. + +02:030:014 Every one that passeth among them that are numbered, from + twenty years old and above, shall give an offering unto the + LORD. + +02:030:015 The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less + than half a shekel, when they give an offering unto the LORD, + to make an atonement for your souls. + +02:030:016 And thou shalt take the atonement money of the children of + Israel, and shalt appoint it for the service of the tabernacle + of the congregation; that it may be a memorial unto the + children of Israel before the LORD, to make an atonement for + your souls. + +02:030:017 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +02:030:018 Thou shalt also make a laver of brass, and his foot also of + brass, to wash withal: and thou shalt put it between the + tabernacle of the congregation and the altar, and thou shalt + put water therein. + +02:030:019 For Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet + thereat: + +02:030:020 When they go into the tabernacle of the congregation, they + shall wash with water, that they die not; or when they come + near to the altar to minister, to burn offering made by fire + unto the LORD: + +02:030:021 So they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they die + not: and it shall be a statute for ever to them, even to him + and to his seed throughout their generations. + +02:030:022 Moreover the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +02:030:023 Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five + hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two + hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred + and fifty shekels, + +02:030:024 And of cassia five hundred shekels, after the shekel of the + sanctuary, and of oil olive an hin: + +02:030:025 And thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment + compound after the art of the apothecary: it shall be an holy + anointing oil. + +02:030:026 And thou shalt anoint the tabernacle of the congregation + therewith, and the ark of the testimony, + +02:030:027 And the table and all his vessels, and the candlestick and his + vessels, and the altar of incense, + +02:030:028 And the altar of burnt offering with all his vessels, and the + laver and his foot. + +02:030:029 And thou shalt sanctify them, that they may be most holy: + whatsoever toucheth them shall be holy. + +02:030:030 And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, + that they may minister unto me in the priest's office. + +02:030:031 And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, This + shall be an holy anointing oil unto me throughout your + generations. + +02:030:032 Upon man's flesh shall it not be poured, neither shall ye make + any other like it, after the composition of it: it is holy, + and it shall be holy unto you. + +02:030:033 Whosoever compoundeth any like it, or whosoever putteth any of + it upon a stranger, shall even be cut off from his people. + +02:030:034 And the LORD said unto Moses, Take unto thee sweet spices, + stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; these sweet spices with pure + frankincense: of each shall there be a like weight: + +02:030:035 And thou shalt make it a perfume, a confection after the art + of the apothecary, tempered together, pure and holy: + +02:030:036 And thou shalt beat some of it very small, and put of it + before the testimony in the tabernacle of the congregation, + where I will meet with thee: it shall be unto you most holy. + +02:030:037 And as for the perfume which thou shalt make, ye shall not + make to yourselves according to the composition thereof: it + shall be unto thee holy for the LORD. + +02:030:038 Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereto, shall + even be cut off from his people. + +02:031:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +02:031:002 See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of + Hur, of the tribe of Judah: + +02:031:003 And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and + in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of + workmanship, + +02:031:004 To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and + in brass, + +02:031:005 And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of + timber, to work in all manner of workmanship. + +02:031:006 And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of + Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that + are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all + that I have commanded thee; + +02:031:007 The tabernacle of the congregation, and the ark of the + testimony, and the mercy seat that is thereupon, and all the + furniture of the tabernacle, + +02:031:008 And the table and his furniture, and the pure candlestick with + all his furniture, and the altar of incense, + +02:031:009 And the altar of burnt offering with all his furniture, and + the laver and his foot, + +02:031:010 And the cloths of service, and the holy garments for Aaron the + priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the + priest's office, + +02:031:011 And the anointing oil, and sweet incense for the holy place: + according to all that I have commanded thee shall they do. + +02:031:012 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +02:031:013 Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my + sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you + throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the + LORD that doth sanctify you. + +02:031:014 Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: + every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for + whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off + from among his people. + +02:031:015 Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath + of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth any work in the + sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. + +02:031:016 Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to + observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a + perpetual covenant. + +02:031:017 It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: + for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the + seventh day he rested, and was refreshed. + +02:031:018 And he gave unto Moses, when he had made an end of communing + with him upon mount Sinai, two tables of testimony, tables of + stone, written with the finger of God. + +02:032:001 And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of + the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, + and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; + for as for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the + land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him. + +02:032:002 And Aaron said unto them, Break off the golden earrings, which + are in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your + daughters, and bring them unto me. + +02:032:003 And all the people brake off the golden earrings which were in + their ears, and brought them unto Aaron. + +02:032:004 And he received them at their hand, and fashioned it with a + graving tool, after he had made it a molten calf: and they + said, These be thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out + of the land of Egypt. + +02:032:005 And when Aaron saw it, he built an altar before it; and Aaron + made proclamation, and said, To morrow is a feast to the LORD. + +02:032:006 And they rose up early on the morrow, and offered burnt + offerings, and brought peace offerings; and the people sat + down to eat and to drink, and rose up to play. + +02:032:007 And the LORD said unto Moses, Go, get thee down; for thy + people, which thou broughtest out of the land of Egypt, have + corrupted themselves: + +02:032:008 They have turned aside quickly out of the way which I + commanded them: they have made them a molten calf, and have + worshipped it, and have sacrificed thereunto, and said, These + be thy gods, O Israel, which have brought thee up out of the + land of Egypt. + +02:032:009 And the LORD said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, + behold, it is a stiffnecked people: + +02:032:010 Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against + them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a + great nation. + +02:032:011 And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth + thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought + forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a + mighty hand? + +02:032:012 Wherefore should the Egyptians speak, and say, For mischief + did he bring them out, to slay them in the mountains, and to + consume them from the face of the earth? Turn from thy fierce + wrath, and repent of this evil against thy people. + +02:032:013 Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, thy servants, to whom + thou swarest by thine own self, and saidst unto them, I will + multiply your seed as the stars of heaven, and all this land + that I have spoken of will I give unto your seed, and they + shall inherit it for ever. + +02:032:014 And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto + his people. + +02:032:015 And Moses turned, and went down from the mount, and the two + tables of the testimony were in his hand: the tables were + written on both their sides; on the one side and on the other + were they written. + +02:032:016 And the tables were the work of God, and the writing was the + writing of God, graven upon the tables. + +02:032:017 And when Joshua heard the noise of the people as they shouted, + he said unto Moses, There is a noise of war in the camp. + +02:032:018 And he said, It is not the voice of them that shout for + mastery, neither is it the voice of them that cry for being + overcome: but the noise of them that sing do I hear. + +02:032:019 And it came to pass, as soon as he came nigh unto the camp, + that he saw the calf, and the dancing: and Moses' anger waxed + hot, and he cast the tables out of his hands, and brake them + beneath the mount. + +02:032:020 And he took the calf which they had made, and burnt it in the + fire, and ground it to powder, and strawed it upon the water, + and made the children of Israel drink of it. + +02:032:021 And Moses said unto Aaron, What did this people unto thee, + that thou hast brought so great a sin upon them? + +02:032:022 And Aaron said, Let not the anger of my lord wax hot: thou + knowest the people, that they are set on mischief. + +02:032:023 For they said unto me, Make us gods, which shall go before us: + for as for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the + land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him. + +02:032:024 And I said unto them, Whosoever hath any gold, let them break + it off. So they gave it me: then I cast it into the fire, and + there came out this calf. + +02:032:025 And when Moses saw that the people were naked; (for Aaron had + made them naked unto their shame among their enemies:) + +02:032:026 Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who is on + the LORD's side? let him come unto me. And all the sons of + Levi gathered themselves together unto him. + +02:032:027 And he said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Put + every man his sword by his side, and go in and out from gate + to gate throughout the camp, and slay every man his brother, + and every man his companion, and every man his neighbour. + +02:032:028 And the children of Levi did according to the word of Moses: + and there fell of the people that day about three thousand + men. + +02:032:029 For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves today to the LORD, + even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may + bestow upon you a blessing this day. + +02:032:030 And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses said unto the + people, Ye have sinned a great sin: and now I will go up unto + the LORD; peradventure I shall make an atonement for your sin. + +02:032:031 And Moses returned unto the LORD, and said, Oh, this people + have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold. + +02:032:032 Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin--; and if not, blot + me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written. + +02:032:033 And the LORD said unto Moses, Whosoever hath sinned against + me, him will I blot out of my book. + +02:032:034 Therefore now go, lead the people unto the place of which I + have spoken unto thee: behold, mine Angel shall go before + thee: nevertheless in the day when I visit I will visit their + sin upon them. + +02:032:035 And the LORD plagued the people, because they made the calf, + which Aaron made. + +02:033:001 And the LORD said unto Moses, Depart, and go up hence, thou + and the people which thou hast brought up out of the land of + Egypt, unto the land which I sware unto Abraham, to Isaac, and + to Jacob, saying, Unto thy seed will I give it: + +02:033:002 And I will send an angel before thee; and I will drive out the + Canaanite, the Amorite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, + the Hivite, and the Jebusite: + +02:033:003 Unto a land flowing with milk and honey: for I will not go up + in the midst of thee; for thou art a stiffnecked people: lest + I consume thee in the way. + +02:033:004 And when the people heard these evil tidings, they mourned: + and no man did put on him his ornaments. + +02:033:005 For the LORD had said unto Moses, Say unto the children of + Israel, Ye are a stiffnecked people: I will come up into the + midst of thee in a moment, and consume thee: therefore now put + off thy ornaments from thee, that I may know what to do unto + thee. + +02:033:006 And the children of Israel stripped themselves of their + ornaments by the mount Horeb. + +02:033:007 And Moses took the tabernacle, and pitched it without the + camp, afar off from the camp, and called it the Tabernacle of + the congregation. And it came to pass, that every one which + sought the LORD went out unto the tabernacle of the + congregation, which was without the camp. + +02:033:008 And it came to pass, when Moses went out unto the tabernacle, + that all the people rose up, and stood every man at his tent + door, and looked after Moses, until he was gone into the + tabernacle. + +02:033:009 And it came to pass, as Moses entered into the tabernacle, the + cloudy pillar descended, and stood at the door of the + tabernacle, and the Lord talked with Moses. + +02:033:010 And all the people saw the cloudy pillar stand at the + tabernacle door: and all the people rose up and worshipped, + every man in his tent door. + +02:033:011 And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh + unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his + servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out + of the tabernacle. + +02:033:012 And Moses said unto the LORD, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring + up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt + send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and + thou hast also found grace in my sight. + +02:033:013 Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found grace in thy + sight, shew me now thy way, that I may know thee, that I may + find grace in thy sight: and consider that this nation is thy + people. + +02:033:014 And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give + thee rest. + +02:033:015 And he said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us + not up hence. + +02:033:016 For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have + found grace in thy sight? is it not in that thou goest with + us? so shall we be separated, I and thy people, from all the + people that are upon the face of the earth. + +02:033:017 And the LORD said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that + thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I + know thee by name. + +02:033:018 And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory. + +02:033:019 And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and + I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be + gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on + whom I will shew mercy. + +02:033:020 And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no + man see me, and live. + +02:033:021 And the LORD said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou + shalt stand upon a rock: + +02:033:022 And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I + will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with + my hand while I pass by: + +02:033:023 And I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back + parts: but my face shall not be seen. + +02:034:001 And the LORD said unto Moses, Hew thee two tables of stone + like unto the first: and I will write upon these tables the + words that were in the first tables, which thou brakest. + +02:034:002 And be ready in the morning, and come up in the morning unto + mount Sinai, and present thyself there to me in the top of the + mount. + +02:034:003 And no man shall come up with thee, neither let any man be + seen throughout all the mount; neither let the flocks nor + herds feed before that mount. + +02:034:004 And he hewed two tables of stone like unto the first; and + Moses rose up early in the morning, and went up unto mount + Sinai, as the LORD had commanded him, and took in his hand the + two tables of stone. + +02:034:005 And the LORD descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, + and proclaimed the name of the LORD. + +02:034:006 And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, + The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and + abundant in goodness and truth, + +02:034:007 Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and + transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the + guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the + children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and + to the fourth generation. + +02:034:008 And Moses made haste, and bowed his head toward the earth, and + worshipped. + +02:034:009 And he said, If now I have found grace in thy sight, O LORD, + let my LORD, I pray thee, go among us; for it is a stiffnecked + people; and pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us for + thine inheritance. + +02:034:010 And he said, Behold, I make a covenant: before all thy people + I will do marvels, such as have not been done in all the + earth, nor in any nation: and all the people among which thou + art shall see the work of the LORD: for it is a terrible thing + that I will do with thee. + +02:034:011 Observe thou that which I command thee this day: behold, I + drive out before thee the Amorite, and the Canaanite, and the + Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Hivite, and the Jebusite. + +02:034:012 Take heed to thyself, lest thou make a covenant with the + inhabitants of the land whither thou goest, lest it be for a + snare in the midst of thee: + +02:034:013 But ye shall destroy their altars, break their images, and cut + down their groves: + +02:034:014 For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name + is Jealous, is a jealous God: + +02:034:015 Lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land, + and they go a whoring after their gods, and do sacrifice unto + their gods, and one call thee, and thou eat of his sacrifice; + +02:034:016 And thou take of their daughters unto thy sons, and their + daughters go a whoring after their gods, and make thy sons go + a whoring after their gods. + +02:034:017 Thou shalt make thee no molten gods. + +02:034:018 The feast of unleavened bread shalt thou keep. Seven days thou + shalt eat unleavened bread, as I commanded thee, in the time + of the month Abib: for in the month Abib thou camest out from + Egypt. + +02:034:019 All that openeth the matrix is mine; and every firstling among + thy cattle, whether ox or sheep, that is male. + +02:034:020 But the firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a lamb: and + if thou redeem him not, then shalt thou break his neck. All + the firstborn of thy sons thou shalt redeem. And none shall + appear before me empty. + +02:034:021 Six days thou shalt work, but on the seventh day thou shalt + rest: in earing time and in harvest thou shalt rest. + +02:034:022 And thou shalt observe the feast of weeks, of the firstfruits + of wheat harvest, and the feast of ingathering at the year's + end. + +02:034:023 Thrice in the year shall all your menchildren appear before + the LORD God, the God of Israel. + +02:034:024 For I will cast out the nations before thee, and enlarge thy + borders: neither shall any man desire thy land, when thou + shalt go up to appear before the LORD thy God thrice in the + year. + +02:034:025 Thou shalt not offer the blood of my sacrifice with leaven; + neither shall the sacrifice of the feast of the passover be + left unto the morning. + +02:034:026 The first of the firstfruits of thy land thou shalt bring unto + the house of the LORD thy God. Thou shalt not seethe a kid in + his mother's milk. + +02:034:027 And the LORD said unto Moses, Write thou these words: for + after the tenor of these words I have made a covenant with + thee and with Israel. + +02:034:028 And he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he + did neither eat bread, nor drink water. And he wrote upon the + tables the words of the covenant, the ten commandments. + +02:034:029 And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai + with the two tables of testimony in Moses' hand, when he came + down from the mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his + face shone while he talked with him. + +02:034:030 And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, + behold, the skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to + come nigh him. + +02:034:031 And Moses called unto them; and Aaron and all the rulers of + the congregation returned unto him: and Moses talked with + them. + +02:034:032 And afterward all the children of Israel came nigh: and he + gave them in commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him + in mount Sinai. + +02:034:033 And till Moses had done speaking with them, he put a vail on + his face. + +02:034:034 But when Moses went in before the LORD to speak with him, he + took the vail off, until he came out. And he came out, and + spake unto the children of Israel that which he was commanded. + +02:034:035 And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the + skin of Moses' face shone: and Moses put the vail upon his + face again, until he went in to speak with him. + +02:035:001 And Moses gathered all the congregation of the children of + Israel together, and said unto them, These are the words which + the LORD hath commanded, that ye should do them. + +02:035:002 Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there + shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: + whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death. + +02:035:003 Ye shall kindle no fire throughout your habitations upon the + sabbath day. + +02:035:004 And Moses spake unto all the congregation of the children of + Israel, saying, This is the thing which the LORD commanded, + saying, + +02:035:005 Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD: whosoever is + of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the LORD; + gold, and silver, and brass, + +02:035:006 And blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' + hair, + +02:035:007 And rams' skins dyed red, and badgers' skins, and shittim + wood, + +02:035:008 And oil for the light, and spices for anointing oil, and for + the sweet incense, + +02:035:009 And onyx stones, and stones to be set for the ephod, and for + the breastplate. + +02:035:010 And every wise hearted among you shall come, and make all that + the LORD hath commanded; + +02:035:011 The tabernacle, his tent, and his covering, his taches, and + his boards, his bars, his pillars, and his sockets, + +02:035:012 The ark, and the staves thereof, with the mercy seat, and the + vail of the covering, + +02:035:013 The table, and his staves, and all his vessels, and the + shewbread, + +02:035:014 The candlestick also for the light, and his furniture, and his + lamps, with the oil for the light, + +02:035:015 And the incense altar, and his staves, and the anointing oil, + and the sweet incense, and the hanging for the door at the + entering in of the tabernacle, + +02:035:016 The altar of burnt offering, with his brasen grate, his + staves, and all his vessels, the laver and his foot, + +02:035:017 The hangings of the court, his pillars, and their sockets, and + the hanging for the door of the court, + +02:035:018 The pins of the tabernacle, and the pins of the court, and + their cords, + +02:035:019 The cloths of service, to do service in the holy place, the + holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his + sons, to minister in the priest's office. + +02:035:020 And all the congregation of the children of Israel departed + from the presence of Moses. + +02:035:021 And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every + one whom his spirit made willing, and they brought the LORD's + offering to the work of the tabernacle of the congregation, + and for all his service, and for the holy garments. + +02:035:022 And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing + hearted, and brought bracelets, and earrings, and rings, and + tablets, all jewels of gold: and every man that offered + offered an offering of gold unto the LORD. + +02:035:023 And every man, with whom was found blue, and purple, and + scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' hair, and red skins of + rams, and badgers' skins, brought them. + +02:035:024 Every one that did offer an offering of silver and brass + brought the LORD's offering: and every man, with whom was + found shittim wood for any work of the service, brought it. + +02:035:025 And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their + hands, and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and + of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen. + +02:035:026 And all the women whose heart stirred them up in wisdom spun + goats' hair. + +02:035:027 And the rulers brought onyx stones, and stones to be set, for + the ephod, and for the breastplate; + +02:035:028 And spice, and oil for the light, and for the anointing oil, + and for the sweet incense. + +02:035:029 The children of Israel brought a willing offering unto the + LORD, every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to + bring for all manner of work, which the LORD had commanded to + be made by the hand of Moses. + +02:035:030 And Moses said unto the children of Israel, See, the LORD hath + called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the + tribe of Judah; + +02:035:031 And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in + understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of + workmanship; + +02:035:032 And to devise curious works, to work in gold, and in silver, + and in brass, + +02:035:033 And in the cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of + wood, to make any manner of cunning work. + +02:035:034 And he hath put in his heart that he may teach, both he, and + Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. + +02:035:035 Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner + of work, of the engraver, and of the cunning workman, and of + the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in + fine linen, and of the weaver, even of them that do any work, + and of those that devise cunning work. + +02:036:001 Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, + in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to + work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, + according to all that the LORD had commanded. + +02:036:002 And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted + man, in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, even every one + whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it: + +02:036:003 And they received of Moses all the offering, which the + children of Israel had brought for the work of the service of + the sanctuary, to make it withal. And they brought yet unto + him free offerings every morning. + +02:036:004 And all the wise men, that wrought all the work of the + sanctuary, came every man from his work which they made; + +02:036:005 And they spake unto Moses, saying, The people bring much more + than enough for the service of the work, which the LORD + commanded to make. + +02:036:006 And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be + proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor + woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary. So + the people were restrained from bringing. + +02:036:007 For the stuff they had was sufficient for all the work to make + it, and too much. + +02:036:008 And every wise hearted man among them that wrought the work of + the tabernacle made ten curtains of fine twined linen, and + blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work + made he them. + +02:036:009 The length of one curtain was twenty and eight cubits, and the + breadth of one curtain four cubits: the curtains were all of + one size. + +02:036:010 And he coupled the five curtains one unto another: and the + other five curtains he coupled one unto another. + +02:036:011 And he made loops of blue on the edge of one curtain from the + selvedge in the coupling: likewise he made in the uttermost + side of another curtain, in the coupling of the second. + +02:036:012 Fifty loops made he in one curtain, and fifty loops made he in + the edge of the curtain which was in the coupling of the + second: the loops held one curtain to another. + +02:036:013 And he made fifty taches of gold, and coupled the curtains one + unto another with the taches: so it became one tabernacle. + +02:036:014 And he made curtains of goats' hair for the tent over the + tabernacle: eleven curtains he made them. + +02:036:015 The length of one curtain was thirty cubits, and four cubits + was the breadth of one curtain: the eleven curtains were of + one size. + +02:036:016 And he coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains + by themselves. + +02:036:017 And he made fifty loops upon the uttermost edge of the curtain + in the coupling, and fifty loops made he upon the edge of the + curtain which coupleth the second. + +02:036:018 And he made fifty taches of brass to couple the tent together, + that it might be one. + +02:036:019 And he made a covering for the tent of rams' skins dyed red, + and a covering of badgers' skins above that. + +02:036:020 And he made boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood, + standing up. + +02:036:021 The length of a board was ten cubits, and the breadth of a + board one cubit and a half. + +02:036:022 One board had two tenons, equally distant one from another: + thus did he make for all the boards of the tabernacle. + +02:036:023 And he made boards for the tabernacle; twenty boards for the + south side southward: + +02:036:024 And forty sockets of silver he made under the twenty boards; + two sockets under one board for his two tenons, and two + sockets under another board for his two tenons. + +02:036:025 And for the other side of the tabernacle, which is toward the + north corner, he made twenty boards, + +02:036:026 And their forty sockets of silver; two sockets under one + board, and two sockets under another board. + +02:036:027 And for the sides of the tabernacle westward he made six + boards. + +02:036:028 And two boards made he for the corners of the tabernacle in + the two sides. + +02:036:029 And they were coupled beneath, and coupled together at the + head thereof, to one ring: thus he did to both of them in both + the corners. + +02:036:030 And there were eight boards; and their sockets were sixteen + sockets of silver, under every board two sockets. + +02:036:031 And he made bars of shittim wood; five for the boards of the + one side of the tabernacle, + +02:036:032 And five bars for the boards of the other side of the + tabernacle, and five bars for the boards of the tabernacle for + the sides westward. + +02:036:033 And he made the middle bar to shoot through the boards from + the one end to the other. + +02:036:034 And he overlaid the boards with gold, and made their rings of + gold to be places for the bars, and overlaid the bars with + gold. + +02:036:035 And he made a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine + twined linen: with cherubims made he it of cunning work. + +02:036:036 And he made thereunto four pillars of shittim wood, and + overlaid them with gold: their hooks were of gold; and he cast + for them four sockets of silver. + +02:036:037 And he made an hanging for the tabernacle door of blue, and + purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, of needlework; + +02:036:038 And the five pillars of it with their hooks: and he overlaid + their chapiters and their fillets with gold: but their five + sockets were of brass. + +02:037:001 And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a + half was the length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth + of it, and a cubit and a half the height of it: + +02:037:002 And he overlaid it with pure gold within and without, and made + a crown of gold to it round about. + +02:037:003 And he cast for it four rings of gold, to be set by the four + corners of it; even two rings upon the one side of it, and two + rings upon the other side of it. + +02:037:004 And he made staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with + gold. + +02:037:005 And he put the staves into the rings by the sides of the ark, + to bear the ark. + +02:037:006 And he made the mercy seat of pure gold: two cubits and a half + was the length thereof, and one cubit and a half the breadth + thereof. + +02:037:007 And he made two cherubims of gold, beaten out of one piece + made he them, on the two ends of the mercy seat; + +02:037:008 One cherub on the end on this side, and another cherub on the + other end on that side: out of the mercy seat made he the + cherubims on the two ends thereof. + +02:037:009 And the cherubims spread out their wings on high, and covered + with their wings over the mercy seat, with their faces one to + another; even to the mercy seatward were the faces of the + cherubims. + +02:037:010 And he made the table of shittim wood: two cubits was the + length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof, and a cubit + and a half the height thereof: + +02:037:011 And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made thereunto a crown + of gold round about. + +02:037:012 Also he made thereunto a border of an handbreadth round about; + and made a crown of gold for the border thereof round about. + +02:037:013 And he cast for it four rings of gold, and put the rings upon + the four corners that were in the four feet thereof. + +02:037:014 Over against the border were the rings, the places for the + staves to bear the table. + +02:037:015 And he made the staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with + gold, to bear the table. + +02:037:016 And he made the vessels which were upon the table, his dishes, + and his spoons, and his bowls, and his covers to cover withal, + of pure gold. + +02:037:017 And he made the candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work made + he the candlestick; his shaft, and his branch, his bowls, his + knops, and his flowers, were of the same: + +02:037:018 And six branches going out of the sides thereof; three + branches of the candlestick out of the one side thereof, and + three branches of the candlestick out of the other side + thereof: + +02:037:019 Three bowls made after the fashion of almonds in one branch, a + knop and a flower; and three bowls made like almonds in + another branch, a knop and a flower: so throughout the six + branches going out of the candlestick. + +02:037:020 And in the candlestick were four bowls made like almonds, his + knops, and his flowers: + +02:037:021 And a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under + two branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the + same, according to the six branches going out of it. + +02:037:022 Their knops and their branches were of the same: all of it was + one beaten work of pure gold. + +02:037:023 And he made his seven lamps, and his snuffers, and his + snuffdishes, of pure gold. + +02:037:024 Of a talent of pure gold made he it, and all the vessels + thereof. + +02:037:025 And he made the incense altar of shittim wood: the length of + it was a cubit, and the breadth of it a cubit; it was + foursquare; and two cubits was the height of it; the horns + thereof were of the same. + +02:037:026 And he overlaid it with pure gold, both the top of it, and the + sides thereof round about, and the horns of it: also he made + unto it a crown of gold round about. + +02:037:027 And he made two rings of gold for it under the crown thereof, + by the two corners of it, upon the two sides thereof, to be + places for the staves to bear it withal. + +02:037:028 And he made the staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with + gold. + +02:037:029 And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of + sweet spices, according to the work of the apothecary. + +02:038:001 And he made the altar of burnt offering of shittim wood: five + cubits was the length thereof, and five cubits the breadth + thereof; it was foursquare; and three cubits the height + thereof. + +02:038:002 And he made the horns thereof on the four corners of it; the + horns thereof were of the same: and he overlaid it with brass. + +02:038:003 And he made all the vessels of the altar, the pots, and the + shovels, and the basons, and the fleshhooks, and the firepans: + all the vessels thereof made he of brass. + +02:038:004 And he made for the altar a brasen grate of network under the + compass thereof beneath unto the midst of it. + +02:038:005 And he cast four rings for the four ends of the grate of + brass, to be places for the staves. + +02:038:006 And he made the staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with + brass. + +02:038:007 And he put the staves into the rings on the sides of the + altar, to bear it withal; he made the altar hollow with + boards. + +02:038:008 And he made the laver of brass, and the foot of it of brass, + of the lookingglasses of the women assembling, which assembled + at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. + +02:038:009 And he made the court: on the south side southward the + hangings of the court were of fine twined linen, an hundred + cubits: + +02:038:010 Their pillars were twenty, and their brasen sockets twenty; + the hooks of the pillars and their fillets were of silver. + +02:038:011 And for the north side the hangings were an hundred cubits, + their pillars were twenty, and their sockets of brass twenty; + the hooks of the pillars and their fillets of silver. + +02:038:012 And for the west side were hangings of fifty cubits, their + pillars ten, and their sockets ten; the hooks of the pillars + and their fillets of silver. + +02:038:013 And for the east side eastward fifty cubits. + +02:038:014 The hangings of the one side of the gate were fifteen cubits; + their pillars three, and their sockets three. + +02:038:015 And for the other side of the court gate, on this hand and + that hand, were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars + three, and their sockets three. + +02:038:016 All the hangings of the court round about were of fine twined + linen. + +02:038:017 And the sockets for the pillars were of brass; the hooks of + the pillars and their fillets of silver; and the overlaying of + their chapiters of silver; and all the pillars of the court + were filleted with silver. + +02:038:018 And the hanging for the gate of the court was needlework, of + blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen: and + twenty cubits was the length, and the height in the breadth + was five cubits, answerable to the hangings of the court. + +02:038:019 And their pillars were four, and their sockets of brass four; + their hooks of silver, and the overlaying of their chapiters + and their fillets of silver. + +02:038:020 And all the pins of the tabernacle, and of the court round + about, were of brass. + +02:038:021 This is the sum of the tabernacle, even of the tabernacle of + testimony, as it was counted, according to the commandment of + Moses, for the service of the Levites, by the hand of Ithamar, + son to Aaron the priest. + +02:038:022 And Bezaleel the son Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of + Judah, made all that the LORD commanded Moses. + +02:038:023 And with him was Aholiab, son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of + Dan, an engraver, and a cunning workman, and an embroiderer in + blue, and in purple, and in scarlet, and fine linen. + +02:038:024 All the gold that was occupied for the work in all the work of + the holy place, even the gold of the offering, was twenty and + nine talents, and seven hundred and thirty shekels, after the + shekel of the sanctuary. + +02:038:025 And the silver of them that were numbered of the congregation + was an hundred talents, and a thousand seven hundred and + threescore and fifteen shekels, after the shekel of the + sanctuary: + +02:038:026 A bekah for every man, that is, half a shekel, after the + shekel of the sanctuary, for every one that went to be + numbered, from twenty years old and upward, for six hundred + thousand and three thousand and five hundred and fifty men. + +02:038:027 And of the hundred talents of silver were cast the sockets of + the sanctuary, and the sockets of the vail; an hundred sockets + of the hundred talents, a talent for a socket. + +02:038:028 And of the thousand seven hundred seventy and five shekels he + made hooks for the pillars, and overlaid their chapiters, and + filleted them. + +02:038:029 And the brass of the offering was seventy talents, and two + thousand and four hundred shekels. + +02:038:030 And therewith he made the sockets to the door of the + tabernacle of the congregation, and the brasen altar, and the + brasen grate for it, and all the vessels of the altar, + +02:038:031 And the sockets of the court round about, and the sockets of + the court gate, and all the pins of the tabernacle, and all + the pins of the court round about. + +02:039:001 And of the blue, and purple, and scarlet, they made cloths of + service, to do service in the holy place, and made the holy + garments for Aaron; as the LORD commanded Moses. + +02:039:002 And he made the ephod of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, + and fine twined linen. + +02:039:003 And they did beat the gold into thin plates, and cut it into + wires, to work it in the blue, and in the purple, and in the + scarlet, and in the fine linen, with cunning work. + +02:039:004 They made shoulderpieces for it, to couple it together: by the + two edges was it coupled together. + +02:039:005 And the curious girdle of his ephod, that was upon it, was of + the same, according to the work thereof; of gold, blue, and + purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen; as the LORD + commanded Moses. + +02:039:006 And they wrought onyx stones inclosed in ouches of gold, + graven, as signets are graven, with the names of the children + of Israel. + +02:039:007 And he put them on the shoulders of the ephod, that they + should be stones for a memorial to the children of Israel; as + the LORD commanded Moses. + +02:039:008 And he made the breastplate of cunning work, like the work of + the ephod; of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine + twined linen. + +02:039:009 It was foursquare; they made the breastplate double: a span + was the length thereof, and a span the breadth thereof, being + doubled. + +02:039:010 And they set in it four rows of stones: the first row was a + sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this was the first row. + +02:039:011 And the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond. + +02:039:012 And the third row, a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst. + +02:039:013 And the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper: they were + inclosed in ouches of gold in their inclosings. + +02:039:014 And the stones were according to the names of the children of + Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings + of a signet, every one with his name, according to the twelve + tribes. + +02:039:015 And they made upon the breastplate chains at the ends, of + wreathen work of pure gold. + +02:039:016 And they made two ouches of gold, and two gold rings; and put + the two rings in the two ends of the breastplate. + +02:039:017 And they put the two wreathen chains of gold in the two rings + on the ends of the breastplate. + +02:039:018 And the two ends of the two wreathen chains they fastened in + the two ouches, and put them on the shoulderpieces of the + ephod, before it. + +02:039:019 And they made two rings of gold, and put them on the two ends + of the breastplate, upon the border of it, which was on the + side of the ephod inward. + +02:039:020 And they made two other golden rings, and put them on the two + sides of the ephod underneath, toward the forepart of it, over + against the other coupling thereof, above the curious girdle + of the ephod. + +02:039:021 And they did bind the breastplate by his rings unto the rings + of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it might be above the + curious girdle of the ephod, and that the breastplate might + not be loosed from the ephod; as the LORD commanded Moses. + +02:039:022 And he made the robe of the ephod of woven work, all of blue. + +02:039:023 And there was an hole in the midst of the robe, as the hole of + an habergeon, with a band round about the hole, that it should + not rend. + +02:039:024 And they made upon the hems of the robe pomegranates of blue, + and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen. + +02:039:025 And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between + the pomegranates upon the hem of the robe, round about between + the pomegranates; + +02:039:026 A bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, round + about the hem of the robe to minister in; as the LORD + commanded Moses. + +02:039:027 And they made coats of fine linen of woven work for Aaron, and + for his sons, + +02:039:028 And a mitre of fine linen, and goodly bonnets of fine linen, + and linen breeches of fine twined linen, + +02:039:029 And a girdle of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and + scarlet, of needlework; as the LORD commanded Moses. + +02:039:030 And they made the plate of the holy crown of pure gold, and + wrote upon it a writing, like to the engravings of a signet, + HOLINESS TO THE LORD. + +02:039:031 And they tied unto it a lace of blue, to fasten it on high + upon the mitre; as the LORD commanded Moses. + +02:039:032 Thus was all the work of the tabernacle of the tent of the + congregation finished: and the children of Israel did + according to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so did they. + +02:039:033 And they brought the tabernacle unto Moses, the tent, and all + his furniture, his taches, his boards, his bars, and his + pillars, and his sockets, + +02:039:034 And the covering of rams' skins dyed red, and the covering of + badgers' skins, and the vail of the covering, + +02:039:035 The ark of the testimony, and the staves thereof, and the + mercy seat, + +02:039:036 The table, and all the vessels thereof, and the shewbread, + +02:039:037 The pure candlestick, with the lamps thereof, even with the + lamps to be set in order, and all the vessels thereof, and the + oil for light, + +02:039:038 And the golden altar, and the anointing oil, and the sweet + incense, and the hanging for the tabernacle door, + +02:039:039 The brasen altar, and his grate of brass, his staves, and all + his vessels, the laver and his foot, + +02:039:040 The hangings of the court, his pillars, and his sockets, and + the hanging for the court gate, his cords, and his pins, and + all the vessels of the service of the tabernacle, for the tent + of the congregation, + +02:039:041 The cloths of service to do service in the holy place, and the + holy garments for Aaron the priest, and his sons' garments, to + minister in the priest's office. + +02:039:042 According to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so the + children of Israel made all the work. + +02:039:043 And Moses did look upon all the work, and, behold, they had + done it as the LORD had commanded, even so had they done it: + and Moses blessed them. + +02:040:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +02:040:002 On the first day of the first month shalt thou set up the + tabernacle of the tent of the congregation. + +02:040:003 And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and cover + the ark with the vail. + +02:040:004 And thou shalt bring in the table, and set in order the things + that are to be set in order upon it; and thou shalt bring in + the candlestick, and light the lamps thereof. + +02:040:005 And thou shalt set the altar of gold for the incense before + the ark of the testimony, and put the hanging of the door to + the tabernacle. + +02:040:006 And thou shalt set the altar of the burnt offering before the + door of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation. + +02:040:007 And thou shalt set the laver between the tent of the + congregation and the altar, and shalt put water therein. + +02:040:008 And thou shalt set up the court round about, and hang up the + hanging at the court gate. + +02:040:009 And thou shalt take the anointing oil, and anoint the + tabernacle, and all that is therein, and shalt hallow it, and + all the vessels thereof: and it shall be holy. + +02:040:010 And thou shalt anoint the altar of the burnt offering, and all + his vessels, and sanctify the altar: and it shall be an altar + most holy. + +02:040:011 And thou shalt anoint the laver and his foot, and sanctify it. + +02:040:012 And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons unto the door of the + tabernacle of the congregation, and wash them with water. + +02:040:013 And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments, and anoint + him, and sanctify him; that he may minister unto me in the + priest's office. + +02:040:014 And thou shalt bring his sons, and clothe them with coats: + +02:040:015 And thou shalt anoint them, as thou didst anoint their father, + that they may minister unto me in the priest's office: for + their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood + throughout their generations. + +02:040:016 Thus did Moses: according to all that the LORD commanded him, + so did he. + +02:040:017 And it came to pass in the first month in the second year, on + the first day of the month, that the tabernacle was reared up. + +02:040:018 And Moses reared up the tabernacle, and fastened his sockets, + and set up the boards thereof, and put in the bars thereof, + and reared up his pillars. + +02:040:019 And he spread abroad the tent over the tabernacle, and put the + covering of the tent above upon it; as the LORD commanded + Moses. + +02:040:020 And he took and put the testimony into the ark, and set the + staves on the ark, and put the mercy seat above upon the ark: + +02:040:021 And he brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the + vail of the covering, and covered the ark of the testimony; as + the LORD commanded Moses. + +02:040:022 And he put the table in the tent of the congregation, upon the + side of the tabernacle northward, without the vail. + +02:040:023 And he set the bread in order upon it before the LORD; as the + LORD had commanded Moses. + +02:040:024 And he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation, + over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle + southward. + +02:040:025 And he lighted the lamps before the LORD; as the LORD + commanded Moses. + +02:040:026 And he put the golden altar in the tent of the congregation + before the vail: + +02:040:027 And he burnt sweet incense thereon; as the LORD commanded + Moses. + +02:040:028 And he set up the hanging at the door of the tabernacle. + +02:040:029 And he put the altar of burnt offering by the door of the + tabernacle of the tent of the congregation, and offered upon + it the burnt offering and the meat offering; as the LORD + commanded Moses. + +02:040:030 And he set the laver between the tent of the congregation and + the altar, and put water there, to wash withal. + +02:040:031 And Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their + feet thereat: + +02:040:032 When they went into the tent of the congregation, and when + they came near unto the altar, they washed; as the LORD + commanded Moses. + +02:040:033 And he reared up the court round about the tabernacle and the + altar, and set up the hanging of the court gate. So Moses + finished the work. + +02:040:034 Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the + glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. + +02:040:035 And Moses was not able to enter into the tent of the + congregation, because the cloud abode thereon, and the glory + of the LORD filled the tabernacle. + +02:040:036 And when the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the + children of Israel went onward in all their journeys: + +02:040:037 But if the cloud were not taken up, then they journeyed not + till the day that it was taken up. + +02:040:038 For the cloud of the LORD was upon the tabernacle by day, and + fire was on it by night, in the sight of all the house of + Israel, throughout all their journeys. + +Book 03 Leviticus + +03:001:001 And the LORD called unto Moses, and spake unto him out of the + tabernacle of the congregation, saying, + +03:001:002 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, If any + man of you bring an offering unto the LORD, ye shall bring + your offering of the cattle, even of the herd, and of the + flock. + +03:001:003 If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him + offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own + voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the + congregation before the LORD. + +03:001:004 And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; + and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him. + +03:001:005 And he shall kill the bullock before the LORD: and the + priests, Aaron's sons, shall bring the blood, and sprinkle the + blood round about upon the altar that is by the door of the + tabernacle of the congregation. + +03:001:006 And he shall flay the burnt offering, and cut it into his + pieces. + +03:001:007 And the sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire upon the + altar, and lay the wood in order upon the fire: + +03:001:008 And the priests, Aaron's sons, shall lay the parts, the head, + and the fat, in order upon the wood that is on the fire which + is upon the altar: + +03:001:009 But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the + priest shall burn all on the altar, to be a burnt sacrifice, + an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD. + +03:001:010 And if his offering be of the flocks, namely, of the sheep, or + of the goats, for a burnt sacrifice; he shall bring it a male + without blemish. + +03:001:011 And he shall kill it on the side of the altar northward before + the LORD: and the priests, Aaron's sons, shall sprinkle his + blood round about upon the altar. + +03:001:012 And he shall cut it into his pieces, with his head and his + fat: and the priest shall lay them in order on the wood that + is on the fire which is upon the altar: + +03:001:013 But he shall wash the inwards and the legs with water: and the + priest shall bring it all, and burn it upon the altar: it is a + burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour + unto the LORD. + +03:001:014 And if the burnt sacrifice for his offering to the LORD be of + fowls, then he shall bring his offering of turtledoves, or of + young pigeons. + +03:001:015 And the priest shall bring it unto the altar, and wring off + his head, and burn it on the altar; and the blood thereof + shall be wrung out at the side of the altar: + +03:001:016 And he shall pluck away his crop with his feathers, and cast + it beside the altar on the east part, by the place of the + ashes: + +03:001:017 And he shall cleave it with the wings thereof, but shall not + divide it asunder: and the priest shall burn it upon the + altar, upon the wood that is upon the fire: it is a burnt + sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto + the LORD. + +03:002:001 And when any will offer a meat offering unto the LORD, his + offering shall be of fine flour; and he shall pour oil upon + it, and put frankincense thereon: + +03:002:002 And he shall bring it to Aaron's sons the priests: and he + shall take thereout his handful of the flour thereof, and of + the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof; and the + priest shall burn the memorial of it upon the altar, to be an + offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD: + +03:002:003 And the remnant of the meat offering shall be Aaron's and his + sons': it is a thing most holy of the offerings of the LORD + made by fire. + +03:002:004 And if thou bring an oblation of a meat offering baken in the + oven, it shall be unleavened cakes of fine flour mingled with + oil, or unleavened wafers anointed with oil. + +03:002:005 And if thy oblation be a meat offering baken in a pan, it + shall be of fine flour unleavened, mingled with oil. + +03:002:006 Thou shalt part it in pieces, and pour oil thereon: it is a + meat offering. + +03:002:007 And if thy oblation be a meat offering baken in the fryingpan, + it shall be made of fine flour with oil. + +03:002:008 And thou shalt bring the meat offering that is made of these + things unto the LORD: and when it is presented unto the + priest, he shall bring it unto the altar. + +03:002:009 And the priest shall take from the meat offering a memorial + thereof, and shall burn it upon the altar: it is an offering + made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD. + +03:002:010 And that which is left of the meat offering shall be Aaron's + and his sons': it is a thing most holy of the offerings of the + LORD made by fire. + +03:002:011 No meat offering, which ye shall bring unto the LORD, shall be + made with leaven: for ye shall burn no leaven, nor any honey, + in any offering of the LORD made by fire. + +03:002:012 As for the oblation of the firstfruits, ye shall offer them + unto the LORD: but they shall not be burnt on the altar for a + sweet savour. + +03:002:013 And every oblation of thy meat offering shalt thou season with + salt; neither shalt thou suffer the salt of the covenant of + thy God to be lacking from thy meat offering: with all thine + offerings thou shalt offer salt. + +03:002:014 And if thou offer a meat offering of thy firstfruits unto the + LORD, thou shalt offer for the meat offering of thy + firstfruits green ears of corn dried by the fire, even corn + beaten out of full ears. + +03:002:015 And thou shalt put oil upon it, and lay frankincense thereon: + it is a meat offering. + +03:002:016 And the priest shall burn the memorial of it, part of the + beaten corn thereof, and part of the oil thereof, with all the + frankincense thereof: it is an offering made by fire unto the + LORD. + +03:003:001 And if his oblation be a sacrifice of peace offering, if he + offer it of the herd; whether it be a male or female, he shall + offer it without blemish before the LORD. + +03:003:002 And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering, and + kill it at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and + Aaron's sons the priests shall sprinkle the blood upon the + altar round about. + +03:003:003 And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an + offering made by fire unto the LORD; the fat that covereth the + inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards, + +03:003:004 And the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by + the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it + shall he take away. + +03:003:005 And Aaron's sons shall burn it on the altar upon the burnt + sacrifice, which is upon the wood that is on the fire: it is + an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD. + +03:003:006 And if his offering for a sacrifice of peace offering unto the + LORD be of the flock; male or female, he shall offer it + without blemish. + +03:003:007 If he offer a lamb for his offering, then shall he offer it + before the LORD. + +03:003:008 And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering, and + kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron's + sons shall sprinkle the blood thereof round about upon the + altar. + +03:003:009 And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an + offering made by fire unto the LORD; the fat thereof, and the + whole rump, it shall he take off hard by the backbone; and the + fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon + the inwards, + +03:003:010 And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is + by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, + it shall he take away. + +03:003:011 And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of + the offering made by fire unto the LORD. + +03:003:012 And if his offering be a goat, then he shall offer it before + the LORD. + +03:003:013 And he shall lay his hand upon the head of it, and kill it + before the tabernacle of the congregation: and the sons of + Aaron shall sprinkle the blood thereof upon the altar round + about. + +03:003:014 And he shall offer thereof his offering, even an offering made + by fire unto the LORD; the fat that covereth the inwards, and + all the fat that is upon the inwards, + +03:003:015 And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is + by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, + it shall he take away. + +03:003:016 And the priest shall burn them upon the altar: it is the food + of the offering made by fire for a sweet savour: all the fat + is the LORD's. + +03:003:017 It shall be a perpetual statute for your generations + throughout all your dwellings, that ye eat neither fat nor + blood. + +03:004:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:004:002 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a soul shall sin + through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD + concerning things which ought not to be done, and shall do + against any of them: + +03:004:003 If the priest that is anointed do sin according to the sin of + the people; then let him bring for his sin, which he hath + sinned, a young bullock without blemish unto the LORD for a + sin offering. + +03:004:004 And he shall bring the bullock unto the door of the tabernacle + of the congregation before the LORD; and shall lay his hand + upon the bullock's head, and kill the bullock before the LORD. + +03:004:005 And the priest that is anointed shall take of the bullock's + blood, and bring it to the tabernacle of the congregation: + +03:004:006 And the priest shall dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle + of the blood seven times before the LORD, before the vail of + the sanctuary. + +03:004:007 And the priest shall put some of the blood upon the horns of + the altar of sweet incense before the LORD, which is in the + tabernacle of the congregation; and shall pour all the blood + of the bullock at the bottom of the altar of the burnt + offering, which is at the door of the tabernacle of the + congregation. + +03:004:008 And he shall take off from it all the fat of the bullock for + the sin offering; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all + the fat that is upon the inwards, + +03:004:009 And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is + by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, + it shall he take away, + +03:004:010 As it was taken off from the bullock of the sacrifice of peace + offerings: and the priest shall burn them upon the altar of + the burnt offering. + +03:004:011 And the skin of the bullock, and all his flesh, with his head, + and with his legs, and his inwards, and his dung, + +03:004:012 Even the whole bullock shall he carry forth without the camp + unto a clean place, where the ashes are poured out, and burn + him on the wood with fire: where the ashes are poured out + shall he be burnt. + +03:004:013 And if the whole congregation of Israel sin through ignorance, + and the thing be hid from the eyes of the assembly, and they + have done somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD + concerning things which should not be done, and are guilty; + +03:004:014 When the sin, which they have sinned against it, is known, + then the congregation shall offer a young bullock for the sin, + and bring him before the tabernacle of the congregation. + +03:004:015 And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands upon + the head of the bullock before the LORD: and the bullock shall + be killed before the LORD. + +03:004:016 And the priest that is anointed shall bring of the bullock's + blood to the tabernacle of the congregation: + +03:004:017 And the priest shall dip his finger in some of the blood, and + sprinkle it seven times before the LORD, even before the vail. + +03:004:018 And he shall put some of the blood upon the horns of the altar + which is before the LORD, that is in the tabernacle of the + congregation, and shall pour out all the blood at the bottom + of the altar of the burnt offering, which is at the door of + the tabernacle of the congregation. + +03:004:019 And he shall take all his fat from him, and burn it upon the + altar. + +03:004:020 And he shall do with the bullock as he did with the bullock + for a sin offering, so shall he do with this: and the priest + shall make an atonement for them, and it shall be forgiven + them. + +03:004:021 And he shall carry forth the bullock without the camp, and + burn him as he burned the first bullock: it is a sin offering + for the congregation. + +03:004:022 When a ruler hath sinned, and done somewhat through ignorance + against any of the commandments of the LORD his God concerning + things which should not be done, and is guilty; + +03:004:023 Or if his sin, wherein he hath sinned, come to his knowledge; + he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a male + without blemish: + +03:004:024 And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the goat, and kill + it in the place where they kill the burnt offering before the + LORD: it is a sin offering. + +03:004:025 And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering + with his finger, and put it upon the horns of the altar of + burnt offering, and shall pour out his blood at the bottom of + the altar of burnt offering. + +03:004:026 And he shall burn all his fat upon the altar, as the fat of + the sacrifice of peace offerings: and the priest shall make an + atonement for him as concerning his sin, and it shall be + forgiven him. + +03:004:027 And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, + while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the + LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be + guilty; + +03:004:028 Or if his sin, which he hath sinned, come to his knowledge: + then he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a female + without blemish, for his sin which he hath sinned. + +03:004:029 And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the sin offering, + and slay the sin offering in the place of the burnt offering. + +03:004:030 And the priest shall take of the blood thereof with his + finger, and put it upon the horns of the altar of burnt + offering, and shall pour out all the blood thereof at the + bottom of the altar. + +03:004:031 And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat is + taken away from off the sacrifice of peace offerings; and the + priest shall burn it upon the altar for a sweet savour unto + the LORD; and the priest shall make an atonement for him, and + it shall be forgiven him. + +03:004:032 And if he bring a lamb for a sin offering, he shall bring it a + female without blemish. + +03:004:033 And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the sin offering, + and slay it for a sin offering in the place where they kill + the burnt offering. + +03:004:034 And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering + with his finger, and put it upon the horns of the altar of + burnt offering, and shall pour out all the blood thereof at + the bottom of the altar: + +03:004:035 And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat of the + lamb is taken away from the sacrifice of the peace offerings; + and the priest shall burn them upon the altar, according to + the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: and the priest shall + make an atonement for his sin that he hath committed, and it + shall be forgiven him. + +03:005:001 And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and is a + witness, whether he hath seen or known of it; if he do not + utter it, then he shall bear his iniquity. + +03:005:002 Or if a soul touch any unclean thing, whether it be a carcase + of an unclean beast, or a carcase of unclean cattle, or the + carcase of unclean creeping things, and if it be hidden from + him; he also shall be unclean, and guilty. + +03:005:003 Or if he touch the uncleanness of man, whatsoever uncleanness + it be that a man shall be defiled withal, and it be hid from + him; when he knoweth of it, then he shall be guilty. + +03:005:004 Or if a soul swear, pronouncing with his lips to do evil, or + to do good, whatsoever it be that a man shall pronounce with + an oath, and it be hid from him; when he knoweth of it, then + he shall be guilty in one of these. + +03:005:005 And it shall be, when he shall be guilty in one of these + things, that he shall confess that he hath sinned in that + thing: + +03:005:006 And he shall bring his trespass offering unto the LORD for his + sin which he hath sinned, a female from the flock, a lamb or a + kid of the goats, for a sin offering; and the priest shall + make an atonement for him concerning his sin. + +03:005:007 And if he be not able to bring a lamb, then he shall bring for + his trespass, which he hath committed, two turtledoves, or two + young pigeons, unto the LORD; one for a sin offering, and the + other for a burnt offering. + +03:005:008 And he shall bring them unto the priest, who shall offer that + which is for the sin offering first, and wring off his head + from his neck, but shall not divide it asunder: + +03:005:009 And he shall sprinkle of the blood of the sin offering upon + the side of the altar; and the rest of the blood shall be + wrung out at the bottom of the altar: it is a sin offering. + +03:005:010 And he shall offer the second for a burnt offering, according + to the manner: and the priest shall make an atonement for him + for his sin which he hath sinned, and it shall be forgiven + him. + +03:005:011 But if he be not able to bring two turtledoves, or two young + pigeons, then he that sinned shall bring for his offering the + tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a sin offering; he + shall put no oil upon it, neither shall he put any + frankincense thereon: for it is a sin offering. + +03:005:012 Then shall he bring it to the priest, and the priest shall + take his handful of it, even a memorial thereof, and burn it + on the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the + LORD: it is a sin offering. + +03:005:013 And the priest shall make an atonement for him as touching his + sin that he hath sinned in one of these, and it shall be + forgiven him: and the remnant shall be the priest's, as a meat + offering. + +03:005:014 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:005:015 If a soul commit a trespass, and sin through ignorance, in the + holy things of the LORD; then he shall bring for his trespass + unto the LORD a ram without blemish out of the flocks, with + thy estimation by shekels of silver, after the shekel of the + sanctuary, for a trespass offering. + +03:005:016 And he shall make amends for the harm that he hath done in the + holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it + unto the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for + him with the ram of the trespass offering, and it shall be + forgiven him. + +03:005:017 And if a soul sin, and commit any of these things which are + forbidden to be done by the commandments of the LORD; though + he wist it not, yet is he guilty, and shall bear his iniquity. + +03:005:018 And he shall bring a ram without blemish out of the flock, + with thy estimation, for a trespass offering, unto the priest: + and the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his + ignorance wherein he erred and wist it not, and it shall be + forgiven him. + +03:005:019 It is a trespass offering: he hath certainly trespassed + against the LORD. + +03:006:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:006:002 If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie + unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or + in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath + deceived his neighbour; + +03:006:003 Or have found that which was lost, and lieth concerning it, + and sweareth falsely; in any of all these that a man doeth, + sinning therein: + +03:006:004 Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that + he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the + thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, or that which was + delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found, + +03:006:005 Or all that about which he hath sworn falsely; he shall even + restore it in the principal, and shall add the fifth part more + thereto, and give it unto him to whom it appertaineth, in the + day of his trespass offering. + +03:006:006 And he shall bring his trespass offering unto the LORD, a ram + without blemish out of the flock, with thy estimation, for a + trespass offering, unto the priest: + +03:006:007 And the priest shall make an atonement for him before the + LORD: and it shall be forgiven him for any thing of all that + he hath done in trespassing therein. + +03:006:008 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:006:009 Command Aaron and his sons, saying, This is the law of the + burnt offering: It is the burnt offering, because of the + burning upon the altar all night unto the morning, and the + fire of the altar shall be burning in it. + +03:006:010 And the priest shall put on his linen garment, and his linen + breeches shall he put upon his flesh, and take up the ashes + which the fire hath consumed with the burnt offering on the + altar, and he shall put them beside the altar. + +03:006:011 And he shall put off his garments, and put on other garments, + and carry forth the ashes without the camp unto a clean place. + +03:006:012 And the fire upon the altar shall be burning in it; it shall + not be put out: and the priest shall burn wood on it every + morning, and lay the burnt offering in order upon it; and he + shall burn thereon the fat of the peace offerings. + +03:006:013 The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never + go out. + +03:006:014 And this is the law of the meat offering: the sons of Aaron + shall offer it before the LORD, before the altar. + +03:006:015 And he shall take of it his handful, of the flour of the meat + offering, and of the oil thereof, and all the frankincense + which is upon the meat offering, and shall burn it upon the + altar for a sweet savour, even the memorial of it, unto the + LORD. + +03:006:016 And the remainder thereof shall Aaron and his sons eat: with + unleavened bread shall it be eaten in the holy place; in the + court of the tabernacle of the congregation they shall eat it. + +03:006:017 It shall not be baken with leaven. I have given it unto them + for their portion of my offerings made by fire; it is most + holy, as is the sin offering, and as the trespass offering. + +03:006:018 All the males among the children of Aaron shall eat of it. It + shall be a statute for ever in your generations concerning the + offerings of the LORD made by fire: every one that toucheth + them shall be holy. + +03:006:019 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:006:020 This is the offering of Aaron and of his sons, which they + shall offer unto the LORD in the day when he is anointed; the + tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a meat offering + perpetual, half of it in the morning, and half thereof at + night. + +03:006:021 In a pan it shall be made with oil; and when it is baken, thou + shalt bring it in: and the baken pieces of the meat offering + shalt thou offer for a sweet savour unto the LORD. + +03:006:022 And the priest of his sons that is anointed in his stead shall + offer it: it is a statute for ever unto the LORD; it shall be + wholly burnt. + +03:006:023 For every meat offering for the priest shall be wholly burnt: + it shall not be eaten. + +03:006:024 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:006:025 Speak unto Aaron and to his sons, saying, This is the law of + the sin offering: In the place where the burnt offering is + killed shall the sin offering be killed before the LORD: it is + most holy. + +03:006:026 The priest that offereth it for sin shall eat it: in the holy + place shall it be eaten, in the court of the tabernacle of the + congregation. + +03:006:027 Whatsoever shall touch the flesh thereof shall be holy: and + when there is sprinkled of the blood thereof upon any garment, + thou shalt wash that whereon it was sprinkled in the holy + place. + +03:006:028 But the earthen vessel wherein it is sodden shall be broken: + and if it be sodden in a brasen pot, it shall be both scoured, + and rinsed in water. + +03:006:029 All the males among the priests shall eat thereof: it is most + holy. + +03:006:030 And no sin offering, whereof any of the blood is brought into + the tabernacle of the congregation to reconcile withal in the + holy place, shall be eaten: it shall be burnt in the fire. + +03:007:001 Likewise this is the law of the trespass offering: it is most + holy. + +03:007:002 In the place where they kill the burnt offering shall they + kill the trespass offering: and the blood thereof shall he + sprinkle round about upon the altar. + +03:007:003 And he shall offer of it all the fat thereof; the rump, and + the fat that covereth the inwards, + +03:007:004 And the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by + the flanks, and the caul that is above the liver, with the + kidneys, it shall he take away: + +03:007:005 And the priest shall burn them upon the altar for an offering + made by fire unto the LORD: it is a trespass offering. + +03:007:006 Every male among the priests shall eat thereof: it shall be + eaten in the holy place: it is most holy. + +03:007:007 As the sin offering is, so is the trespass offering: there is + one law for them: the priest that maketh atonement therewith + shall have it. + +03:007:008 And the priest that offereth any man's burnt offering, even + the priest shall have to himself the skin of the burnt + offering which he hath offered. + +03:007:009 And all the meat offering that is baken in the oven, and all + that is dressed in the fryingpan, and in the pan, shall be the + priest's that offereth it. + +03:007:010 And every meat offering, mingled with oil, and dry, shall all + the sons of Aaron have, one as much as another. + +03:007:011 And this is the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which + he shall offer unto the LORD. + +03:007:012 If he offer it for a thanksgiving, then he shall offer with + the sacrifice of thanksgiving unleavened cakes mingled with + oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil, and cakes + mingled with oil, of fine flour, fried. + +03:007:013 Besides the cakes, he shall offer for his offering leavened + bread with the sacrifice of thanksgiving of his peace + offerings. + +03:007:014 And of it he shall offer one out of the whole oblation for an + heave offering unto the LORD, and it shall be the priest's + that sprinkleth the blood of the peace offerings. + +03:007:015 And the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings for + thanksgiving shall be eaten the same day that it is offered; + he shall not leave any of it until the morning. + +03:007:016 But if the sacrifice of his offering be a vow, or a voluntary + offering, it shall be eaten the same day that he offereth his + sacrifice: and on the morrow also the remainder of it shall be + eaten: + +03:007:017 But the remainder of the flesh of the sacrifice on the third + day shall be burnt with fire. + +03:007:018 And if any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace + offerings be eaten at all on the third day, it shall not be + accepted, neither shall it be imputed unto him that offereth + it: it shall be an abomination, and the soul that eateth of it + shall bear his iniquity. + +03:007:019 And the flesh that toucheth any unclean thing shall not be + eaten; it shall be burnt with fire: and as for the flesh, all + that be clean shall eat thereof. + +03:007:020 But the soul that eateth of the flesh of the sacrifice of + peace offerings, that pertain unto the LORD, having his + uncleanness upon him, even that soul shall be cut off from his + people. + +03:007:021 Moreover the soul that shall touch any unclean thing, as the + uncleanness of man, or any unclean beast, or any abominable + unclean thing, and eat of the flesh of the sacrifice of peace + offerings, which pertain unto the LORD, even that soul shall + be cut off from his people. + +03:007:022 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:007:023 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, Ye shall eat no + manner of fat, of ox, or of sheep, or of goat. + +03:007:024 And the fat of the beast that dieth of itself, and the fat of + that which is torn with beasts, may be used in any other use: + but ye shall in no wise eat of it. + +03:007:025 For whosoever eateth the fat of the beast, of which men offer + an offering made by fire unto the LORD, even the soul that + eateth it shall be cut off from his people. + +03:007:026 Moreover ye shall eat no manner of blood, whether it be of + fowl or of beast, in any of your dwellings. + +03:007:027 Whatsoever soul it be that eateth any manner of blood, even + that soul shall be cut off from his people. + +03:007:028 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:007:029 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, He that offereth + the sacrifice of his peace offerings unto the LORD shall bring + his oblation unto the LORD of the sacrifice of his peace + offerings. + +03:007:030 His own hands shall bring the offerings of the LORD made by + fire, the fat with the breast, it shall he bring, that the + breast may be waved for a wave offering before the LORD. + +03:007:031 And the priest shall burn the fat upon the altar: but the + breast shall be Aaron's and his sons'. + +03:007:032 And the right shoulder shall ye give unto the priest for an + heave offering of the sacrifices of your peace offerings. + +03:007:033 He among the sons of Aaron, that offereth the blood of the + peace offerings, and the fat, shall have the right shoulder + for his part. + +03:007:034 For the wave breast and the heave shoulder have I taken of the + children of Israel from off the sacrifices of their peace + offerings, and have given them unto Aaron the priest and unto + his sons by a statute for ever from among the children of + Israel. + +03:007:035 This is the portion of the anointing of Aaron, and of the + anointing of his sons, out of the offerings of the LORD made + by fire, in the day when he presented them to minister unto + the LORD in the priest's office; + +03:007:036 Which the LORD commanded to be given them of the children of + Israel, in the day that he anointed them, by a statute for + ever throughout their generations. + +03:007:037 This is the law of the burnt offering, of the meat offering, + and of the sin offering, and of the trespass offering, and of + the consecrations, and of the sacrifice of the peace + offerings; + +03:007:038 Which the LORD commanded Moses in mount Sinai, in the day that + he commanded the children of Israel to offer their oblations + unto the LORD, in the wilderness of Sinai. + +03:008:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:008:002 Take Aaron and his sons with him, and the garments, and the + anointing oil, and a bullock for the sin offering, and two + rams, and a basket of unleavened bread; + +03:008:003 And gather thou all the congregation together unto the door of + the tabernacle of the congregation. + +03:008:004 And Moses did as the LORD commanded him; and the assembly was + gathered together unto the door of the tabernacle of the + congregation. + +03:008:005 And Moses said unto the congregation, This is the thing which + the LORD commanded to be done. + +03:008:006 And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with + water. + +03:008:007 And he put upon him the coat, and girded him with the girdle, + and clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod upon him, and + he girded him with the curious girdle of the ephod, and bound + it unto him therewith. + +03:008:008 And he put the breastplate upon him: also he put in the + breastplate the Urim and the Thummim. + +03:008:009 And he put the mitre upon his head; also upon the mitre, even + upon his forefront, did he put the golden plate, the holy + crown; as the LORD commanded Moses. + +03:008:010 And Moses took the anointing oil, and anointed the tabernacle + and all that was therein, and sanctified them. + +03:008:011 And he sprinkled thereof upon the altar seven times, and + anointed the altar and all his vessels, both the laver and his + foot, to sanctify them. + +03:008:012 And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and + anointed him, to sanctify him. + +03:008:013 And Moses brought Aaron's sons, and put coats upon them, and + girded them with girdles, and put bonnets upon them; as the + LORD commanded Moses. + +03:008:014 And he brought the bullock for the sin offering: and Aaron and + his sons laid their hands upon the head of the bullock for the + sin offering. + +03:008:015 And he slew it; and Moses took the blood, and put it upon the + horns of the altar round about with his finger, and purified + the altar, and poured the blood at the bottom of the altar, + and sanctified it, to make reconciliation upon it. + +03:008:016 And he took all the fat that was upon the inwards, and the + caul above the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat, and + Moses burned it upon the altar. + +03:008:017 But the bullock, and his hide, his flesh, and his dung, he + burnt with fire without the camp; as the LORD commanded Moses. + +03:008:018 And he brought the ram for the burnt offering: and Aaron and + his sons laid their hands upon the head of the ram. + +03:008:019 And he killed it; and Moses sprinkled the blood upon the altar + round about. + +03:008:020 And he cut the ram into pieces; and Moses burnt the head, and + the pieces, and the fat. + +03:008:021 And he washed the inwards and the legs in water; and Moses + burnt the whole ram upon the altar: it was a burnt sacrifice + for a sweet savour, and an offering made by fire unto the + LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses. + +03:008:022 And he brought the other ram, the ram of consecration: and + Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the ram. + +03:008:023 And he slew it; and Moses took of the blood of it, and put it + upon the tip of Aaron's right ear, and upon the thumb of his + right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot. + +03:008:024 And he brought Aaron's sons, and Moses put of the blood upon + the tip of their right ear, and upon the thumbs of their right + hands, and upon the great toes of their right feet: and Moses + sprinkled the blood upon the altar round about. + +03:008:025 And he took the fat, and the rump, and all the fat that was + upon the inwards, and the caul above the liver, and the two + kidneys, and their fat, and the right shoulder: + +03:008:026 And out of the basket of unleavened bread, that was before the + LORD, he took one unleavened cake, and a cake of oiled bread, + and one wafer, and put them on the fat, and upon the right + shoulder: + +03:008:027 And he put all upon Aaron's hands, and upon his sons' hands, + and waved them for a wave offering before the LORD. + +03:008:028 And Moses took them from off their hands, and burnt them on + the altar upon the burnt offering: they were consecrations for + a sweet savour: it is an offering made by fire unto the LORD. + +03:008:029 And Moses took the breast, and waved it for a wave offering + before the LORD: for of the ram of consecration it was Moses' + part; as the LORD commanded Moses. + +03:008:030 And Moses took of the anointing oil, and of the blood which + was upon the altar, and sprinkled it upon Aaron, and upon his + garments, and upon his sons, and upon his sons' garments with + him; and sanctified Aaron, and his garments, and his sons, and + his sons' garments with him. + +03:008:031 And Moses said unto Aaron and to his sons, Boil the flesh at + the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and there eat + it with the bread that is in the basket of consecrations, as I + commanded, saying, Aaron and his sons shall eat it. + +03:008:032 And that which remaineth of the flesh and of the bread shall + ye burn with fire. + +03:008:033 And ye shall not go out of the door of the tabernacle of the + congregation in seven days, until the days of your + consecration be at an end: for seven days shall he consecrate + you. + +03:008:034 As he hath done this day, so the LORD hath commanded to do, to + make an atonement for you. + +03:008:035 Therefore shall ye abide at the door of the tabernacle of the + congregation day and night seven days, and keep the charge of + the LORD, that ye die not: for so I am commanded. + +03:008:036 So Aaron and his sons did all things which the LORD commanded + by the hand of Moses. + +03:009:001 And it came to pass on the eighth day, that Moses called Aaron + and his sons, and the elders of Israel; + +03:009:002 And he said unto Aaron, Take thee a young calf for a sin + offering, and a ram for a burnt offering, without blemish, and + offer them before the LORD. + +03:009:003 And unto the children of Israel thou shalt speak, saying, Take + ye a kid of the goats for a sin offering; and a calf and a + lamb, both of the first year, without blemish, for a burnt + offering; + +03:009:004 Also a bullock and a ram for peace offerings, to sacrifice + before the LORD; and a meat offering mingled with oil: for to + day the LORD will appear unto you. + +03:009:005 And they brought that which Moses commanded before the + tabernacle of the congregation: and all the congregation drew + near and stood before the LORD. + +03:009:006 And Moses said, This is the thing which the LORD commanded + that ye should do: and the glory of the LORD shall appear unto + you. + +03:009:007 And Moses said unto Aaron, Go unto the altar, and offer thy + sin offering, and thy burnt offering, and make an atonement + for thyself, and for the people: and offer the offering of the + people, and make an atonement for them; as the LORD commanded. + +03:009:008 Aaron therefore went unto the altar, and slew the calf of the + sin offering, which was for himself. + +03:009:009 And the sons of Aaron brought the blood unto him: and he + dipped his finger in the blood, and put it upon the horns of + the altar, and poured out the blood at the bottom of the + altar: + +03:009:010 But the fat, and the kidneys, and the caul above the liver of + the sin offering, he burnt upon the altar; as the LORD + commanded Moses. + +03:009:011 And the flesh and the hide he burnt with fire without the + camp. + +03:009:012 And he slew the burnt offering; and Aaron's sons presented + unto him the blood, which he sprinkled round about upon the + altar. + +03:009:013 And they presented the burnt offering unto him, with the + pieces thereof, and the head: and he burnt them upon the + altar. + +03:009:014 And he did wash the inwards and the legs, and burnt them upon + the burnt offering on the altar. + +03:009:015 And he brought the people's offering, and took the goat, which + was the sin offering for the people, and slew it, and offered + it for sin, as the first. + +03:009:016 And he brought the burnt offering, and offered it according to + the manner. + +03:009:017 And he brought the meat offering, and took an handful thereof, + and burnt it upon the altar, beside the burnt sacrifice of the + morning. + +03:009:018 He slew also the bullock and the ram for a sacrifice of peace + offerings, which was for the people: and Aaron's sons + presented unto him the blood, which he sprinkled upon the + altar round about, + +03:009:019 And the fat of the bullock and of the ram, the rump, and that + which covereth the inwards, and the kidneys, and the caul + above the liver: + +03:009:020 And they put the fat upon the breasts, and he burnt the fat + upon the altar: + +03:009:021 And the breasts and the right shoulder Aaron waved for a wave + offering before the LORD; as Moses commanded. + +03:009:022 And Aaron lifted up his hand toward the people, and blessed + them, and came down from offering of the sin offering, and the + burnt offering, and peace offerings. + +03:009:023 And Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle of the + congregation, and came out, and blessed the people: and the + glory of the LORD appeared unto all the people. + +03:009:024 And there came a fire out from before the LORD, and consumed + upon the altar the burnt offering and the fat: which when all + the people saw, they shouted, and fell on their faces. + +03:010:001 And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them + his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and + offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them + not. + +03:010:002 And there went out fire from the LORD, and devoured them, and + they died before the LORD. + +03:010:003 Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that the LORD spake, + saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and + before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his + peace. + +03:010:004 And Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel the + uncle of Aaron, and said unto them, Come near, carry your + brethren from before the sanctuary out of the camp. + +03:010:005 So they went near, and carried them in their coats out of the + camp; as Moses had said. + +03:010:006 And Moses said unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, + his sons, Uncover not your heads, neither rend your clothes; + lest ye die, and lest wrath come upon all the people: but let + your brethren, the whole house of Israel, bewail the burning + which the LORD hath kindled. + +03:010:007 And ye shall not go out from the door of the tabernacle of the + congregation, lest ye die: for the anointing oil of the LORD + is upon you. And they did according to the word of Moses. + +03:010:008 And the LORD spake unto Aaron, saying, + +03:010:009 Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with + thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest + ye die: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your + generations: + +03:010:010 And that ye may put difference between holy and unholy, and + between unclean and clean; + +03:010:011 And that ye may teach the children of Israel all the statutes + which the LORD hath spoken unto them by the hand of Moses. + +03:010:012 And Moses spake unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, + his sons that were left, Take the meat offering that remaineth + of the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and eat it without + leaven beside the altar: for it is most holy: + +03:010:013 And ye shall eat it in the holy place, because it is thy due, + and thy sons' due, of the sacrifices of the LORD made by fire: + for so I am commanded. + +03:010:014 And the wave breast and heave shoulder shall ye eat in a clean + place; thou, and thy sons, and thy daughters with thee: for + they be thy due, and thy sons' due, which are given out of the + sacrifices of peace offerings of the children of Israel. + +03:010:015 The heave shoulder and the wave breast shall they bring with + the offerings made by fire of the fat, to wave it for a wave + offering before the LORD; and it shall be thine, and thy sons' + with thee, by a statute for ever; as the LORD hath commanded. + +03:010:016 And Moses diligently sought the goat of the sin offering, and, + behold, it was burnt: and he was angry with Eleazar and + Ithamar, the sons of Aaron which were left alive, saying, + +03:010:017 Wherefore have ye not eaten the sin offering in the holy + place, seeing it is most holy, and God hath given it you to + bear the iniquity of the congregation, to make atonement for + them before the LORD? + +03:010:018 Behold, the blood of it was not brought in within the holy + place: ye should indeed have eaten it in the holy place, as I + commanded. + +03:010:019 And Aaron said unto Moses, Behold, this day have they offered + their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD; + and such things have befallen me: and if I had eaten the sin + offering to day, should it have been accepted in the sight of + the LORD? + +03:010:020 And when Moses heard that, he was content. + +03:011:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying unto them, + +03:011:002 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, These are the + beasts which ye shall eat among all the beasts that are on the + earth. + +03:011:003 Whatsoever parteth the hoof, and is clovenfooted, and cheweth + the cud, among the beasts, that shall ye eat. + +03:011:004 Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that chew the cud, + or of them that divide the hoof: as the camel, because he + cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto + you. + +03:011:005 And the coney, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not + the hoof; he is unclean unto you. + +03:011:006 And the hare, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the + hoof; he is unclean unto you. + +03:011:007 And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, + yet he cheweth not the cud; he is unclean to you. + +03:011:008 Of their flesh shall ye not eat, and their carcase shall ye + not touch; they are unclean to you. + +03:011:009 These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever + hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the + rivers, them shall ye eat. + +03:011:010 And all that have not fins and scales in the seas, and in the + rivers, of all that move in the waters, and of any living + thing which is in the waters, they shall be an abomination + unto you: + +03:011:011 They shall be even an abomination unto you; ye shall not eat + of their flesh, but ye shall have their carcases in + abomination. + +03:011:012 Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall + be an abomination unto you. + +03:011:013 And these are they which ye shall have in abomination among + the fowls; they shall not be eaten, they are an abomination: + the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the ospray, + +03:011:014 And the vulture, and the kite after his kind; + +03:011:015 Every raven after his kind; + +03:011:016 And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk + after his kind, + +03:011:017 And the little owl, and the cormorant, and the great owl, + +03:011:018 And the swan, and the pelican, and the gier eagle, + +03:011:019 And the stork, the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and + the bat. + +03:011:020 All fowls that creep, going upon all four, shall be an + abomination unto you. + +03:011:021 Yet these may ye eat of every flying creeping thing that goeth + upon all four, which have legs above their feet, to leap + withal upon the earth; + +03:011:022 Even these of them ye may eat; the locust after his kind, and + the bald locust after his kind, and the beetle after his kind, + and the grasshopper after his kind. + +03:011:023 But all other flying creeping things, which have four feet, + shall be an abomination unto you. + +03:011:024 And for these ye shall be unclean: whosoever toucheth the + carcase of them shall be unclean until the even. + +03:011:025 And whosoever beareth ought of the carcase of them shall wash + his clothes, and be unclean until the even. + +03:011:026 The carcases of every beast which divideth the hoof, and is + not clovenfooted, nor cheweth the cud, are unclean unto you: + every one that toucheth them shall be unclean. + +03:011:027 And whatsoever goeth upon his paws, among all manner of beasts + that go on all four, those are unclean unto you: whoso + toucheth their carcase shall be unclean until the even. + +03:011:028 And he that beareth the carcase of them shall wash his + clothes, and be unclean until the even: they are unclean unto + you. + +03:011:029 These also shall be unclean unto you among the creeping things + that creep upon the earth; the weasel, and the mouse, and the + tortoise after his kind, + +03:011:030 And the ferret, and the chameleon, and the lizard, and the + snail, and the mole. + +03:011:031 These are unclean to you among all that creep: whosoever doth + touch them, when they be dead, shall be unclean until the + even. + +03:011:032 And upon whatsoever any of them, when they are dead, doth + fall, it shall be unclean; whether it be any vessel of wood, + or raiment, or skin, or sack, whatsoever vessel it be, wherein + any work is done, it must be put into water, and it shall be + unclean until the even; so it shall be cleansed. + +03:011:033 And every earthen vessel, whereinto any of them falleth, + whatsoever is in it shall be unclean; and ye shall break it. + +03:011:034 Of all meat which may be eaten, that on which such water + cometh shall be unclean: and all drink that may be drunk in + every such vessel shall be unclean. + +03:011:035 And every thing whereupon any part of their carcase falleth + shall be unclean; whether it be oven, or ranges for pots, they + shall be broken down: for they are unclean and shall be + unclean unto you. + +03:011:036 Nevertheless a fountain or pit, wherein there is plenty of + water, shall be clean: but that which toucheth their carcase + shall be unclean. + +03:011:037 And if any part of their carcase fall upon any sowing seed + which is to be sown, it shall be clean. + +03:011:038 But if any water be put upon the seed, and any part of their + carcase fall thereon, it shall be unclean unto you. + +03:011:039 And if any beast, of which ye may eat, die; he that toucheth + the carcase thereof shall be unclean until the even. + +03:011:040 And he that eateth of the carcase of it shall wash his + clothes, and be unclean until the even: he also that beareth + the carcase of it shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until + the even. + +03:011:041 And every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth shall be + an abomination; it shall not be eaten. + +03:011:042 Whatsoever goeth upon the belly, and whatsoever goeth upon all + four, or whatsoever hath more feet among all creeping things + that creep upon the earth, them ye shall not eat; for they are + an abomination. + +03:011:043 Ye shall not make yourselves abominable with any creeping + thing that creepeth, neither shall ye make yourselves unclean + with them, that ye should be defiled thereby. + +03:011:044 For I am the LORD your God: ye shall therefore sanctify + yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I am holy: neither shall + ye defile yourselves with any manner of creeping thing that + creepeth upon the earth. + +03:011:045 For I am the LORD that bringeth you up out of the land of + Egypt, to be your God: ye shall therefore be holy, for I am + holy. + +03:011:046 This is the law of the beasts, and of the fowl, and of every + living creature that moveth in the waters, and of every + creature that creepeth upon the earth: + +03:011:047 To make a difference between the unclean and the clean, and + between the beast that may be eaten and the beast that may not + be eaten. + +03:012:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:012:002 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a woman have + conceived seed, and born a man child: then she shall be + unclean seven days; according to the days of the separation + for her infirmity shall she be unclean. + +03:012:003 And in the eighth day the flesh of his foreskin shall be + circumcised. + +03:012:004 And she shall then continue in the blood of her purifying + three and thirty days; she shall touch no hallowed thing, nor + come into the sanctuary, until the days of her purifying be + fulfilled. + +03:012:005 But if she bear a maid child, then she shall be unclean two + weeks, as in her separation: and she shall continue in the + blood of her purifying threescore and six days. + +03:012:006 And when the days of her purifying are fulfilled, for a son, + or for a daughter, she shall bring a lamb of the first year + for a burnt offering, and a young pigeon, or a turtledove, for + a sin offering, unto the door of the tabernacle of the + congregation, unto the priest: + +03:012:007 Who shall offer it before the LORD, and make an atonement for + her; and she shall be cleansed from the issue of her blood. + This is the law for her that hath born a male or a female. + +03:012:008 And if she be not able to bring a lamb, then she shall bring + two turtles, or two young pigeons; the one for the burnt + offering, and the other for a sin offering: and the priest + shall make an atonement for her, and she shall be clean. + +03:013:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, saying, + +03:013:002 When a man shall have in the skin of his flesh a rising, a + scab, or bright spot, and it be in the skin of his flesh like + the plague of leprosy; then he shall be brought unto Aaron the + priest, or unto one of his sons the priests: + +03:013:003 And the priest shall look on the plague in the skin of the + flesh: and when the hair in the plague is turned white, and + the plague in sight be deeper than the skin of his flesh, it + is a plague of leprosy: and the priest shall look on him, and + pronounce him unclean. + +03:013:004 If the bright spot be white in the skin of his flesh, and in + sight be not deeper than the skin, and the hair thereof be not + turned white; then the priest shall shut up him that hath the + plague seven days: + +03:013:005 And the priest shall look on him the seventh day: and, behold, + if the plague in his sight be at a stay, and the plague spread + not in the skin; then the priest shall shut him up seven days + more: + +03:013:006 And the priest shall look on him again the seventh day: and, + behold, if the plague be somewhat dark, and the plague spread + not in the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean: it is + but a scab: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean. + +03:013:007 But if the scab spread much abroad in the skin, after that he + hath been seen of the priest for his cleansing, he shall be + seen of the priest again. + +03:013:008 And if the priest see that, behold, the scab spreadeth in the + skin, then the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it is a + leprosy. + +03:013:009 When the plague of leprosy is in a man, then he shall be + brought unto the priest; + +03:013:010 And the priest shall see him: and, behold, if the rising be + white in the skin, and it have turned the hair white, and + there be quick raw flesh in the rising; + +03:013:011 It is an old leprosy in the skin of his flesh, and the priest + shall pronounce him unclean, and shall not shut him up: for he + is unclean. + +03:013:012 And if a leprosy break out abroad in the skin, and the leprosy + cover all the skin of him that hath the plague from his head + even to his foot, wheresoever the priest looketh; + +03:013:013 Then the priest shall consider: and, behold, if the leprosy + have covered all his flesh, he shall pronounce him clean that + hath the plague: it is all turned white: he is clean. + +03:013:014 But when raw flesh appeareth in him, he shall be unclean. + +03:013:015 And the priest shall see the raw flesh, and pronounce him to + be unclean: for the raw flesh is unclean: it is a leprosy. + +03:013:016 Or if the raw flesh turn again, and be changed unto white, he + shall come unto the priest; + +03:013:017 And the priest shall see him: and, behold, if the plague be + turned into white; then the priest shall pronounce him clean + that hath the plague: he is clean. + +03:013:018 The flesh also, in which, even in the skin thereof, was a + boil, and is healed, + +03:013:019 And in the place of the boil there be a white rising, or a + bright spot, white, and somewhat reddish, and it be shewed to + the priest; + +03:013:020 And if, when the priest seeth it, behold, it be in sight lower + than the skin, and the hair thereof be turned white; the + priest shall pronounce him unclean: it is a plague of leprosy + broken out of the boil. + +03:013:021 But if the priest look on it, and, behold, there be no white + hairs therein, and if it be not lower than the skin, but be + somewhat dark; then the priest shall shut him up seven days: + +03:013:022 And if it spread much abroad in the skin, then the priest + shall pronounce him unclean: it is a plague. + +03:013:023 But if the bright spot stay in his place, and spread not, it + is a burning boil; and the priest shall pronounce him clean. + +03:013:024 Or if there be any flesh, in the skin whereof there is a hot + burning, and the quick flesh that burneth have a white bright + spot, somewhat reddish, or white; + +03:013:025 Then the priest shall look upon it: and, behold, if the hair + in the bright spot be turned white, and it be in sight deeper + than the skin; it is a leprosy broken out of the burning: + wherefore the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it is the + plague of leprosy. + +03:013:026 But if the priest look on it, and, behold, there be no white + hair in the bright spot, and it be no lower than the other + skin, but be somewhat dark; then the priest shall shut him up + seven days: + +03:013:027 And the priest shall look upon him the seventh day: and if it + be spread much abroad in the skin, then the priest shall + pronounce him unclean: it is the plague of leprosy. + +03:013:028 And if the bright spot stay in his place, and spread not in + the skin, but it be somewhat dark; it is a rising of the + burning, and the priest shall pronounce him clean: for it is + an inflammation of the burning. + +03:013:029 If a man or woman have a plague upon the head or the beard; + +03:013:030 Then the priest shall see the plague: and, behold, if it be in + sight deeper than the skin; and there be in it a yellow thin + hair; then the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it is a dry + scall, even a leprosy upon the head or beard. + +03:013:031 And if the priest look on the plague of the scall, and, + behold, it be not in sight deeper than the skin, and that + there is no black hair in it; then the priest shall shut up + him that hath the plague of the scall seven days: + +03:013:032 And in the seventh day the priest shall look on the plague: + and, behold, if the scall spread not, and there be in it no + yellow hair, and the scall be not in sight deeper than the + skin; + +03:013:033 He shall be shaven, but the scall shall he not shave; and the + priest shall shut up him that hath the scall seven days more: + +03:013:034 And in the seventh day the priest shall look on the scall: + and, behold, if the scall be not spread in the skin, nor be in + sight deeper than the skin; then the priest shall pronounce + him clean: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean. + +03:013:035 But if the scall spread much in the skin after his cleansing; + +03:013:036 Then the priest shall look on him: and, behold, if the scall + be spread in the skin, the priest shall not seek for yellow + hair; he is unclean. + +03:013:037 But if the scall be in his sight at a stay, and that there is + black hair grown up therein; the scall is healed, he is clean: + and the priest shall pronounce him clean. + +03:013:038 If a man also or a woman have in the skin of their flesh + bright spots, even white bright spots; + +03:013:039 Then the priest shall look: and, behold, if the bright spots + in the skin of their flesh be darkish white; it is a freckled + spot that groweth in the skin; he is clean. + +03:013:040 And the man whose hair is fallen off his head, he is bald; yet + is he clean. + +03:013:041 And he that hath his hair fallen off from the part of his head + toward his face, he is forehead bald: yet is he clean. + +03:013:042 And if there be in the bald head, or bald forehead, a white + reddish sore; it is a leprosy sprung up in his bald head, or + his bald forehead. + +03:013:043 Then the priest shall look upon it: and, behold, if the rising + of the sore be white reddish in his bald head, or in his bald + forehead, as the leprosy appeareth in the skin of the flesh; + +03:013:044 He is a leprous man, he is unclean: the priest shall pronounce + him utterly unclean; his plague is in his head. + +03:013:045 And the leper in whom the plague is, his clothes shall be + rent, and his head bare, and he shall put a covering upon his + upper lip, and shall cry, Unclean, unclean. + +03:013:046 All the days wherein the plague shall be in him he shall be + defiled; he is unclean: he shall dwell alone; without the camp + shall his habitation be. + +03:013:047 The garment also that the plague of leprosy is in, whether it + be a woollen garment, or a linen garment; + +03:013:048 Whether it be in the warp, or woof; of linen, or of woollen; + whether in a skin, or in any thing made of skin; + +03:013:049 And if the plague be greenish or reddish in the garment, or in + the skin, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing + of skin; it is a plague of leprosy, and shall be shewed unto + the priest: + +03:013:050 And the priest shall look upon the plague, and shut up it that + hath the plague seven days: + +03:013:051 And he shall look on the plague on the seventh day: if the + plague be spread in the garment, either in the warp, or in the + woof, or in a skin, or in any work that is made of skin; the + plague is a fretting leprosy; it is unclean. + +03:013:052 He shall therefore burn that garment, whether warp or woof, in + woollen or in linen, or any thing of skin, wherein the plague + is: for it is a fretting leprosy; it shall be burnt in the + fire. + +03:013:053 And if the priest shall look, and, behold, the plague be not + spread in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or + in any thing of skin; + +03:013:054 Then the priest shall command that they wash the thing wherein + the plague is, and he shall shut it up seven days more: + +03:013:055 And the priest shall look on the plague, after that it is + washed: and, behold, if the plague have not changed his + colour, and the plague be not spread; it is unclean; thou + shalt burn it in the fire; it is fret inward, whether it be + bare within or without. + +03:013:056 And if the priest look, and, behold, the plague be somewhat + dark after the washing of it; then he shall rend it out of the + garment, or out of the skin, or out of the warp, or out of the + woof: + +03:013:057 And if it appear still in the garment, either in the warp, or + in the woof, or in any thing of skin; it is a spreading + plague: thou shalt burn that wherein the plague is with fire. + +03:013:058 And the garment, either warp, or woof, or whatsoever thing of + skin it be, which thou shalt wash, if the plague be departed + from them, then it shall be washed the second time, and shall + be clean. + +03:013:059 This is the law of the plague of leprosy in a garment of + woollen or linen, either in the warp, or woof, or any thing of + skins, to pronounce it clean, or to pronounce it unclean. + +03:014:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:014:002 This shall be the law of the leper in the day of his + cleansing: He shall be brought unto the priest: + +03:014:003 And the priest shall go forth out of the camp; and the priest + shall look, and, behold, if the plague of leprosy be healed in + the leper; + +03:014:004 Then shall the priest command to take for him that is to be + cleansed two birds alive and clean, and cedar wood, and + scarlet, and hyssop: + +03:014:005 And the priest shall command that one of the birds be killed + in an earthen vessel over running water: + +03:014:006 As for the living bird, he shall take it, and the cedar wood, + and the scarlet, and the hyssop, and shall dip them and the + living bird in the blood of the bird that was killed over the + running water: + +03:014:007 And he shall sprinkle upon him that is to be cleansed from the + leprosy seven times, and shall pronounce him clean, and shall + let the living bird loose into the open field. + +03:014:008 And he that is to be cleansed shall wash his clothes, and + shave off all his hair, and wash himself in water, that he may + be clean: and after that he shall come into the camp, and + shall tarry abroad out of his tent seven days. + +03:014:009 But it shall be on the seventh day, that he shall shave all + his hair off his head and his beard and his eyebrows, even all + his hair he shall shave off: and he shall wash his clothes, + also he shall wash his flesh in water, and he shall be clean. + +03:014:010 And on the eighth day he shall take two he lambs without + blemish, and one ewe lamb of the first year without blemish, + and three tenth deals of fine flour for a meat offering, + mingled with oil, and one log of oil. + +03:014:011 And the priest that maketh him clean shall present the man + that is to be made clean, and those things, before the LORD, + at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: + +03:014:012 And the priest shall take one he lamb, and offer him for a + trespass offering, and the log of oil, and wave them for a + wave offering before the LORD: + +03:014:013 And he shall slay the lamb in the place where he shall kill + the sin offering and the burnt offering, in the holy place: + for as the sin offering is the priest's, so is the trespass + offering: it is most holy: + +03:014:014 And the priest shall take some of the blood of the trespass + offering, and the priest shall put it upon the tip of the + right ear of him that is to be cleansed, and upon the thumb of + his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot: + +03:014:015 And the priest shall take some of the log of oil, and pour it + into the palm of his own left hand: + +03:014:016 And the priest shall dip his right finger in the oil that is + in his left hand, and shall sprinkle of the oil with his + finger seven times before the LORD: + +03:014:017 And of the rest of the oil that is in his hand shall the + priest put upon the tip of the right ear of him that is to be + cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the + great toe of his right foot, upon the blood of the trespass + offering: + +03:014:018 And the remnant of the oil that is in the priest's hand he + shall pour upon the head of him that is to be cleansed: and + the priest shall make an atonement for him before the LORD. + +03:014:019 And the priest shall offer the sin offering, and make an + atonement for him that is to be cleansed from his uncleanness; + and afterward he shall kill the burnt offering: + +03:014:020 And the priest shall offer the burnt offering and the meat + offering upon the altar: and the priest shall make an + atonement for him, and he shall be clean. + +03:014:021 And if he be poor, and cannot get so much; then he shall take + one lamb for a trespass offering to be waved, to make an + atonement for him, and one tenth deal of fine flour mingled + with oil for a meat offering, and a log of oil; + +03:014:022 And two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, such as he is able + to get; and the one shall be a sin offering, and the other a + burnt offering. + +03:014:023 And he shall bring them on the eighth day for his cleansing + unto the priest, unto the door of the tabernacle of the + congregation, before the LORD. + +03:014:024 And the priest shall take the lamb of the trespass offering, + and the log of oil, and the priest shall wave them for a wave + offering before the LORD: + +03:014:025 And he shall kill the lamb of the trespass offering, and the + priest shall take some of the blood of the trespass offering, + and put it upon the tip of the right ear of him that is to be + cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the + great toe of his right foot: + +03:014:026 And the priest shall pour of the oil into the palm of his own + left hand: + +03:014:027 And the priest shall sprinkle with his right finger some of + the oil that is in his left hand seven times before the LORD: + +03:014:028 And the priest shall put of the oil that is in his hand upon + the tip of the right ear of him that is to be cleansed, and + upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of + his right foot, upon the place of the blood of the trespass + offering: + +03:014:029 And the rest of the oil that is in the priest's hand he shall + put upon the head of him that is to be cleansed, to make an + atonement for him before the LORD. + +03:014:030 And he shall offer the one of the turtledoves, or of the young + pigeons, such as he can get; + +03:014:031 Even such as he is able to get, the one for a sin offering, + and the other for a burnt offering, with the meat offering: + and the priest shall make an atonement for him that is to be + cleansed before the LORD. + +03:014:032 This is the law of him in whom is the plague of leprosy, whose + hand is not able to get that which pertaineth to his + cleansing. + +03:014:033 And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying, + +03:014:034 When ye be come into the land of Canaan, which I give to you + for a possession, and I put the plague of leprosy in a house + of the land of your possession; + +03:014:035 And he that owneth the house shall come and tell the priest, + saying, It seemeth to me there is as it were a plague in the + house: + +03:014:036 Then the priest shall command that they empty the house, + before the priest go into it to see the plague, that all that + is in the house be not made unclean: and afterward the priest + shall go in to see the house: + +03:014:037 And he shall look on the plague, and, behold, if the plague be + in the walls of the house with hollow strakes, greenish or + reddish, which in sight are lower than the wall; + +03:014:038 Then the priest shall go out of the house to the door of the + house, and shut up the house seven days: + +03:014:039 And the priest shall come again the seventh day, and shall + look: and, behold, if the plague be spread in the walls of the + house; + +03:014:040 Then the priest shall command that they take away the stones + in which the plague is, and they shall cast them into an + unclean place without the city: + +03:014:041 And he shall cause the house to be scraped within round about, + and they shall pour out the dust that they scrape off without + the city into an unclean place: + +03:014:042 And they shall take other stones, and put them in the place of + those stones; and he shall take other morter, and shall + plaister the house. + +03:014:043 And if the plague come again, and break out in the house, + after that he hath taken away the stones, and after he hath + scraped the house, and after it is plaistered; + +03:014:044 Then the priest shall come and look, and, behold, if the + plague be spread in the house, it is a fretting leprosy in the + house; it is unclean. + +03:014:045 And he shall break down the house, the stones of it, and the + timber thereof, and all the morter of the house; and he shall + carry them forth out of the city into an unclean place. + +03:014:046 Moreover he that goeth into the house all the while that it is + shut up shall be unclean until the even. + +03:014:047 And he that lieth in the house shall wash his clothes; and he + that eateth in the house shall wash his clothes. + +03:014:048 And if the priest shall come in, and look upon it, and, + behold, the plague hath not spread in the house, after the + house was plaistered: then the priest shall pronounce the + house clean, because the plague is healed. + +03:014:049 And he shall take to cleanse the house two birds, and cedar + wood, and scarlet, and hyssop: + +03:014:050 And he shall kill the one of the birds in an earthen vessel + over running water: + +03:014:051 And he shall take the cedar wood, and the hyssop, and the + scarlet, and the living bird, and dip them in the blood of the + slain bird, and in the running water, and sprinkle the house + seven times: + +03:014:052 And he shall cleanse the house with the blood of the bird, and + with the running water, and with the living bird, and with the + cedar wood, and with the hyssop, and with the scarlet: + +03:014:053 But he shall let go the living bird out of the city into the + open fields, and make an atonement for the house: and it shall + be clean. + +03:014:054 This is the law for all manner of plague of leprosy, and + scall, + +03:014:055 And for the leprosy of a garment, and of a house, + +03:014:056 And for a rising, and for a scab, and for a bright spot: + +03:014:057 To teach when it is unclean, and when it is clean: this is the + law of leprosy. + +03:015:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying, + +03:015:002 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When any + man hath a running issue out of his flesh, because of his + issue he is unclean. + +03:015:003 And this shall be his uncleanness in his issue: whether his + flesh run with his issue, or his flesh be stopped from his + issue, it is his uncleanness. + +03:015:004 Every bed, whereon he lieth that hath the issue, is unclean: + and every thing, whereon he sitteth, shall be unclean. + +03:015:005 And whosoever toucheth his bed shall wash his clothes, and + bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even. + +03:015:006 And he that sitteth on any thing whereon he sat that hath the + issue shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and + be unclean until the even. + +03:015:007 And he that toucheth the flesh of him that hath the issue + shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be + unclean until the even. + +03:015:008 And if he that hath the issue spit upon him that is clean; + then he shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, + and be unclean until the even. + +03:015:009 And what saddle soever he rideth upon that hath the issue + shall be unclean. + +03:015:010 And whosoever toucheth any thing that was under him shall be + unclean until the even: and he that beareth any of those + things shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and + be unclean until the even. + +03:015:011 And whomsoever he toucheth that hath the issue, and hath not + rinsed his hands in water, he shall wash his clothes, and + bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even. + +03:015:012 And the vessel of earth, that he toucheth which hath the + issue, shall be broken: and every vessel of wood shall be + rinsed in water. + +03:015:013 And when he that hath an issue is cleansed of his issue; then + he shall number to himself seven days for his cleansing, and + wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in running water, and + shall be clean. + +03:015:014 And on the eighth day he shall take to him two turtledoves, or + two young pigeons, and come before the LORD unto the door of + the tabernacle of the congregation, and give them unto the + priest: + +03:015:015 And the priest shall offer them, the one for a sin offering, + and the other for a burnt offering; and the priest shall make + an atonement for him before the LORD for his issue. + +03:015:016 And if any man's seed of copulation go out from him, then he + shall wash all his flesh in water, and be unclean until the + even. + +03:015:017 And every garment, and every skin, whereon is the seed of + copulation, shall be washed with water, and be unclean until + the even. + +03:015:018 The woman also with whom man shall lie with seed of + copulation, they shall both bathe themselves in water, and be + unclean until the even. + +03:015:019 And if a woman have an issue, and her issue in her flesh be + blood, she shall be put apart seven days: and whosoever + toucheth her shall be unclean until the even. + +03:015:020 And every thing that she lieth upon in her separation shall be + unclean: every thing also that she sitteth upon shall be + unclean. + +03:015:021 And whosoever toucheth her bed shall wash his clothes, and + bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even. + +03:015:022 And whosoever toucheth any thing that she sat upon shall wash + his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until + the even. + +03:015:023 And if it be on her bed, or on any thing whereon she sitteth, + when he toucheth it, he shall be unclean until the even. + +03:015:024 And if any man lie with her at all, and her flowers be upon + him, he shall be unclean seven days; and all the bed whereon + he lieth shall be unclean. + +03:015:025 And if a woman have an issue of her blood many days out of the + time of her separation, or if it run beyond the time of her + separation; all the days of the issue of her uncleanness shall + be as the days of her separation: she shall be unclean. + +03:015:026 Every bed whereon she lieth all the days of her issue shall be + unto her as the bed of her separation: and whatsoever she + sitteth upon shall be unclean, as the uncleanness of her + separation. + +03:015:027 And whosoever toucheth those things shall be unclean, and + shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be + unclean until the even. + +03:015:028 But if she be cleansed of her issue, then she shall number to + herself seven days, and after that she shall be clean. + +03:015:029 And on the eighth day she shall take unto her two turtles, or + two young pigeons, and bring them unto the priest, to the door + of the tabernacle of the congregation. + +03:015:030 And the priest shall offer the one for a sin offering, and the + other for a burnt offering; and the priest shall make an + atonement for her before the LORD for the issue of her + uncleanness. + +03:015:031 Thus shall ye separate the children of Israel from their + uncleanness; that they die not in their uncleanness, when they + defile my tabernacle that is among them. + +03:015:032 This is the law of him that hath an issue, and of him whose + seed goeth from him, and is defiled therewith; + +03:015:033 And of her that is sick of her flowers, and of him that hath + an issue, of the man, and of the woman, and of him that lieth + with her that is unclean. + +03:016:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses after the death of the two sons + of Aaron, when they offered before the LORD, and died; + +03:016:002 And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto Aaron thy brother, + that he come not at all times into the holy place within the + vail before the mercy seat, which is upon the ark; that he die + not: for I will appear in the cloud upon the mercy seat. + +03:016:003 Thus shall Aaron come into the holy place: with a young + bullock for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering. + +03:016:004 He shall put on the holy linen coat, and he shall have the + linen breeches upon his flesh, and shall be girded with a + linen girdle, and with the linen mitre shall he be attired: + these are holy garments; therefore shall he wash his flesh in + water, and so put them on. + +03:016:005 And he shall take of the congregation of the children of + Israel two kids of the goats for a sin offering, and one ram + for a burnt offering. + +03:016:006 And Aaron shall offer his bullock of the sin offering, which + is for himself, and make an atonement for himself, and for his + house. + +03:016:007 And he shall take the two goats, and present them before the + LORD at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. + +03:016:008 And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the + LORD, and the other lot for the scapegoat. + +03:016:009 And Aaron shall bring the goat upon which the LORD's lot fell, + and offer him for a sin offering. + +03:016:010 But the goat, on which the lot fell to be the scapegoat, shall + be presented alive before the LORD, to make an atonement with + him, and to let him go for a scapegoat into the wilderness. + +03:016:011 And Aaron shall bring the bullock of the sin offering, which + is for himself, and shall make an atonement for himself, and + for his house, and shall kill the bullock of the sin offering + which is for himself: + +03:016:012 And he shall take a censer full of burning coals of fire from + off the altar before the LORD, and his hands full of sweet + incense beaten small, and bring it within the vail: + +03:016:013 And he shall put the incense upon the fire before the LORD, + that the cloud of the incense may cover the mercy seat that is + upon the testimony, that he die not: + +03:016:014 And he shall take of the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it + with his finger upon the mercy seat eastward; and before the + mercy seat shall he sprinkle of the blood with his finger + seven times. + +03:016:015 Then shall he kill the goat of the sin offering, that is for + the people, and bring his blood within the vail, and do with + that blood as he did with the blood of the bullock, and + sprinkle it upon the mercy seat, and before the mercy seat: + +03:016:016 And he shall make an atonement for the holy place, because of + the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of + their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for + the tabernacle of the congregation, that remaineth among them + in the midst of their uncleanness. + +03:016:017 And there shall be no man in the tabernacle of the + congregation when he goeth in to make an atonement in the holy + place, until he come out, and have made an atonement for + himself, and for his household, and for all the congregation + of Israel. + +03:016:018 And he shall go out unto the altar that is before the LORD, + and make an atonement for it; and shall take of the blood of + the bullock, and of the blood of the goat, and put it upon the + horns of the altar round about. + +03:016:019 And he shall sprinkle of the blood upon it with his finger + seven times, and cleanse it, and hallow it from the + uncleanness of the children of Israel. + +03:016:020 And when he hath made an end of reconciling the holy place, + and the tabernacle of the congregation, and the altar, he + shall bring the live goat: + +03:016:021 And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live + goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children + of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, + putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall send him + away by the hand of a fit man into the wilderness: + +03:016:022 And the goat shall bear upon him all their iniquities unto a + land not inhabited: and he shall let go the goat in the + wilderness. + +03:016:023 And Aaron shall come into the tabernacle of the congregation, + and shall put off the linen garments, which he put on when he + went into the holy place, and shall leave them there: + +03:016:024 And he shall wash his flesh with water in the holy place, and + put on his garments, and come forth, and offer his burnt + offering, and the burnt offering of the people, and make an + atonement for himself, and for the people. + +03:016:025 And the fat of the sin offering shall he burn upon the altar. + +03:016:026 And he that let go the goat for the scapegoat shall wash his + clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward come into + the camp. + +03:016:027 And the bullock for the sin offering, and the goat for the sin + offering, whose blood was brought in to make atonement in the + holy place, shall one carry forth without the camp; and they + shall burn in the fire their skins, and their flesh, and their + dung. + +03:016:028 And he that burneth them shall wash his clothes, and bathe his + flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp. + +03:016:029 And this shall be a statute for ever unto you: that in the + seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, ye shall afflict + your souls, and do no work at all, whether it be one of your + own country, or a stranger that sojourneth among you: + +03:016:030 For on that day shall the priest make an atonement for you, to + cleanse you, that ye may be clean from all your sins before + the LORD. + +03:016:031 It shall be a sabbath of rest unto you, and ye shall afflict + your souls, by a statute for ever. + +03:016:032 And the priest, whom he shall anoint, and whom he shall + consecrate to minister in the priest's office in his father's + stead, shall make the atonement, and shall put on the linen + clothes, even the holy garments: + +03:016:033 And he shall make an atonement for the holy sanctuary, and he + shall make an atonement for the tabernacle of the + congregation, and for the altar, and he shall make an + atonement for the priests, and for all the people of the + congregation. + +03:016:034 And this shall be an everlasting statute unto you, to make an + atonement for the children of Israel for all their sins once a + year. And he did as the LORD commanded Moses. + +03:017:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:017:002 Speak unto Aaron, and unto his sons, and unto all the children + of Israel, and say unto them; This is the thing which the LORD + hath commanded, saying, + +03:017:003 What man soever there be of the house of Israel, that killeth + an ox, or lamb, or goat, in the camp, or that killeth it out + of the camp, + +03:017:004 And bringeth it not unto the door of the tabernacle of the + congregation, to offer an offering unto the LORD before the + tabernacle of the LORD; blood shall be imputed unto that man; + he hath shed blood; and that man shall be cut off from among + his people: + +03:017:005 To the end that the children of Israel may bring their + sacrifices, which they offer in the open field, even that they + may bring them unto the LORD, unto the door of the tabernacle + of the congregation, unto the priest, and offer them for peace + offerings unto the LORD. + +03:017:006 And the priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar of the + LORD at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and + burn the fat for a sweet savour unto the LORD. + +03:017:007 And they shall no more offer their sacrifices unto devils, + after whom they have gone a whoring. This shall be a statute + for ever unto them throughout their generations. + +03:017:008 And thou shalt say unto them, Whatsoever man there be of the + house of Israel, or of the strangers which sojourn among you, + that offereth a burnt offering or sacrifice, + +03:017:009 And bringeth it not unto the door of the tabernacle of the + congregation, to offer it unto the LORD; even that man shall + be cut off from among his people. + +03:017:010 And whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the + strangers that sojourn among you, that eateth any manner of + blood; I will even set my face against that soul that eateth + blood, and will cut him off from among his people. + +03:017:011 For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it + to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for + it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul. + +03:017:012 Therefore I said unto the children of Israel, No soul of you + shall eat blood, neither shall any stranger that sojourneth + among you eat blood. + +03:017:013 And whatsoever man there be of the children of Israel, or of + the strangers that sojourn among you, which hunteth and + catcheth any beast or fowl that may be eaten; he shall even + pour out the blood thereof, and cover it with dust. + +03:017:014 For it is the life of all flesh; the blood of it is for the + life thereof: therefore I said unto the children of Israel, Ye + shall eat the blood of no manner of flesh: for the life of all + flesh is the blood thereof: whosoever eateth it shall be cut + off. + +03:017:015 And every soul that eateth that which died of itself, or that + which was torn with beasts, whether it be one of your own + country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and + bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even: then + shall he be clean. + +03:017:016 But if he wash them not, nor bathe his flesh; then he shall + bear his iniquity. + +03:018:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:018:002 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, I am the + LORD your God. + +03:018:003 After the doings of the land of Egypt, wherein ye dwelt, shall + ye not do: and after the doings of the land of Canaan, whither + I bring you, shall ye not do: neither shall ye walk in their + ordinances. + +03:018:004 Ye shall do my judgments, and keep mine ordinances, to walk + therein: I am the LORD your God. + +03:018:005 Ye shall therefore keep my statutes, and my judgments: which + if a man do, he shall live in them: I am the LORD. + +03:018:006 None of you shall approach to any that is near of kin to him, + to uncover their nakedness: I am the LORD. + +03:018:007 The nakedness of thy father, or the nakedness of thy mother, + shalt thou not uncover: she is thy mother; thou shalt not + uncover her nakedness. + +03:018:008 The nakedness of thy father's wife shalt thou not uncover: it + is thy father's nakedness. + +03:018:009 The nakedness of thy sister, the daughter of thy father, or + daughter of thy mother, whether she be born at home, or born + abroad, even their nakedness thou shalt not uncover. + +03:018:010 The nakedness of thy son's daughter, or of thy daughter's + daughter, even their nakedness thou shalt not uncover: for + theirs is thine own nakedness. + +03:018:011 The nakedness of thy father's wife's daughter, begotten of thy + father, she is thy sister, thou shalt not uncover her + nakedness. + +03:018:012 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's sister: + she is thy father's near kinswoman. + +03:018:013 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother's sister: + for she is thy mother's near kinswoman. + +03:018:014 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's brother, + thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt. + +03:018:015 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy daughter in law: + she is thy son's wife; thou shalt not uncover her nakedness. + +03:018:016 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy brother's wife: it + is thy brother's nakedness. + +03:018:017 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of a woman and her + daughter, neither shalt thou take her son's daughter, or her + daughter's daughter, to uncover her nakedness; for they are + her near kinswomen: it is wickedness. + +03:018:018 Neither shalt thou take a wife to her sister, to vex her, to + uncover her nakedness, beside the other in her life time. + +03:018:019 Also thou shalt not approach unto a woman to uncover her + nakedness, as long as she is put apart for her uncleanness. + +03:018:020 Moreover thou shalt not lie carnally with thy neighbour's + wife, to defile thyself with her. + +03:018:021 And thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass through the fire + to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I + am the LORD. + +03:018:022 Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is + abomination. + +03:018:023 Neither shalt thou lie with any beast to defile thyself + therewith: neither shall any woman stand before a beast to lie + down thereto: it is confusion. + +03:018:024 Defile not ye yourselves in any of these things: for in all + these the nations are defiled which I cast out before you: + +03:018:025 And the land is defiled: therefore I do visit the iniquity + thereof upon it, and the land itself vomiteth out her + inhabitants. + +03:018:026 Ye shall therefore keep my statutes and my judgments, and + shall not commit any of these abominations; neither any of + your own nation, nor any stranger that sojourneth among you: + +03:018:027 (For all these abominations have the men of the land done, + which were before you, and the land is defiled;) + +03:018:028 That the land spue not you out also, when ye defile it, as it + spued out the nations that were before you. + +03:018:029 For whosoever shall commit any of these abominations, even the + souls that commit them shall be cut off from among their + people. + +03:018:030 Therefore shall ye keep mine ordinance, that ye commit not any + one of these abominable customs, which were committed before + you, and that ye defile not yourselves therein: I am the LORD + your God. + +03:019:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:019:002 Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and + say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am + holy. + +03:019:003 Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep + my sabbaths: I am the LORD your God. + +03:019:004 Turn ye not unto idols, nor make to yourselves molten gods: I + am the LORD your God. + +03:019:005 And if ye offer a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the LORD, + ye shall offer it at your own will. + +03:019:006 It shall be eaten the same day ye offer it, and on the morrow: + and if ought remain until the third day, it shall be burnt in + the fire. + +03:019:007 And if it be eaten at all on the third day, it is abominable; + it shall not be accepted. + +03:019:008 Therefore every one that eateth it shall bear his iniquity, + because he hath profaned the hallowed thing of the LORD: and + that soul shall be cut off from among his people. + +03:019:009 And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not + wholly reap the corners of thy field, neither shalt thou + gather the gleanings of thy harvest. + +03:019:010 And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard, neither shalt thou + gather every grape of thy vineyard; thou shalt leave them for + the poor and stranger: I am the LORD your God. + +03:019:011 Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to + another. + +03:019:012 And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou + profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD. + +03:019:013 Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbour, neither rob him: the + wages of him that is hired shall not abide with thee all night + until the morning. + +03:019:014 Thou shalt not curse the deaf, nor put a stumblingblock before + the blind, but shalt fear thy God: I am the LORD. + +03:019:015 Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not + respect the person of the poor, nor honor the person of the + mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour. + +03:019:016 Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy + people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy + neighbour; I am the LORD. + +03:019:017 Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in + any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him. + +03:019:018 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the + children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as + thyself: I am the LORD. + +03:019:019 Ye shall keep my statutes. Thou shalt not let thy cattle + gender with a diverse kind: thou shalt not sow thy field with + mingled seed: neither shall a garment mingled of linen and + woollen come upon thee. + +03:019:020 And whosoever lieth carnally with a woman, that is a bondmaid, + betrothed to an husband, and not at all redeemed, nor freedom + given her; she shall be scourged; they shall not be put to + death, because she was not free. + +03:019:021 And he shall bring his trespass offering unto the LORD, unto + the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, even a ram for + a trespass offering. + +03:019:022 And the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of + the trespass offering before the LORD for his sin which he + hath done: and the sin which he hath done shall be forgiven + him. + +03:019:023 And when ye shall come into the land, and shall have planted + all manner of trees for food, then ye shall count the fruit + thereof as uncircumcised: three years shall it be as + uncircumcised unto you: it shall not be eaten of. + +03:019:024 But in the fourth year all the fruit thereof shall be holy to + praise the LORD withal. + +03:019:025 And in the fifth year shall ye eat of the fruit thereof, that + it may yield unto you the increase thereof: I am the LORD your + God. + +03:019:026 Ye shall not eat any thing with the blood: neither shall ye + use enchantment, nor observe times. + +03:019:027 Ye shall not round the corners of your heads, neither shalt + thou mar the corners of thy beard. + +03:019:028 Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor + print any marks upon you: I am the LORD. + +03:019:029 Do not prostitute thy daughter, to cause her to be a whore; + lest the land fall to whoredom, and the land become full of + wickedness. + +03:019:030 Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am + the LORD. + +03:019:031 Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after + wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God. + +03:019:032 Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face + of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the LORD. + +03:019:033 And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not + vex him. + +03:019:034 But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as + one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye + were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God. + +03:019:035 Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in meteyard, in + weight, or in measure. + +03:019:036 Just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin, + shall ye have: I am the LORD your God, which brought you out + of the land of Egypt. + +03:019:037 Therefore shall ye observe all my statutes, and all my + judgments, and do them: I am the LORD. + +03:020:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:020:002 Again, thou shalt say to the children of Israel, Whosoever he + be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn + in Israel, that giveth any of his seed unto Molech; he shall + surely be put to death: the people of the land shall stone him + with stones. + +03:020:003 And I will set my face against that man, and will cut him off + from among his people; because he hath given of his seed unto + Molech, to defile my sanctuary, and to profane my holy name. + +03:020:004 And if the people of the land do any ways hide their eyes from + the man, when he giveth of his seed unto Molech, and kill him + not: + +03:020:005 Then I will set my face against that man, and against his + family, and will cut him off, and all that go a whoring after + him, to commit whoredom with Molech, from among their people. + +03:020:006 And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, + and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set + my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his + people. + +03:020:007 Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the + LORD your God. + +03:020:008 And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I am the LORD + which sanctify you. + +03:020:009 For every one that curseth his father or his mother shall be + surely put to death: he hath cursed his father or his mother; + his blood shall be upon him. + +03:020:010 And the man that committeth adultery with another man's wife, + even he that committeth adultery with his neighbour's wife, + the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death. + +03:020:011 And the man that lieth with his father's wife hath uncovered + his father's nakedness: both of them shall surely be put to + death; their blood shall be upon them. + +03:020:012 And if a man lie with his daughter in law, both of them shall + surely be put to death: they have wrought confusion; their + blood shall be upon them. + +03:020:013 If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both + of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be + put to death; their blood shall be upon them. + +03:020:014 And if a man take a wife and her mother, it is wickedness: + they shall be burnt with fire, both he and they; that there be + no wickedness among you. + +03:020:015 And if a man lie with a beast, he shall surely be put to + death: and ye shall slay the beast. + +03:020:016 And if a woman approach unto any beast, and lie down thereto, + thou shalt kill the woman, and the beast: they shall surely be + put to death; their blood shall be upon them. + +03:020:017 And if a man shall take his sister, his father's daughter, or + his mother's daughter, and see her nakedness, and she see his + nakedness; it is a wicked thing; and they shall be cut off in + the sight of their people: he hath uncovered his sister's + nakedness; he shall bear his iniquity. + +03:020:018 And if a man shall lie with a woman having her sickness, and + shall uncover her nakedness; he hath discovered her fountain, + and she hath uncovered the fountain of her blood: and both of + them shall be cut off from among their people. + +03:020:019 And thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother's + sister, nor of thy father's sister: for he uncovereth his near + kin: they shall bear their iniquity. + +03:020:020 And if a man shall lie with his uncle's wife, he hath + uncovered his uncle's nakedness: they shall bear their sin; + they shall die childless. + +03:020:021 And if a man shall take his brother's wife, it is an unclean + thing: he hath uncovered his brother's nakedness; they shall + be childless. + +03:020:022 Ye shall therefore keep all my statutes, and all my judgments, + and do them: that the land, whither I bring you to dwell + therein, spue you not out. + +03:020:023 And ye shall not walk in the manners of the nation, which I + cast out before you: for they committed all these things, and + therefore I abhorred them. + +03:020:024 But I have said unto you, Ye shall inherit their land, and I + will give it unto you to possess it, a land that floweth with + milk and honey: I am the LORD your God, which have separated + you from other people. + +03:020:025 Ye shall therefore put difference between clean beasts and + unclean, and between unclean fowls and clean: and ye shall not + make your souls abominable by beast, or by fowl, or by any + manner of living thing that creepeth on the ground, which I + have separated from you as unclean. + +03:020:026 And ye shall be holy unto me: for I the LORD am holy, and have + severed you from other people, that ye should be mine. + +03:020:027 A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a + wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them + with stones: their blood shall be upon them. + +03:021:001 And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto the priests the sons + of Aaron, and say unto them, There shall none be defiled for + the dead among his people: + +03:021:002 But for his kin, that is near unto him, that is, for his + mother, and for his father, and for his son, and for his + daughter, and for his brother. + +03:021:003 And for his sister a virgin, that is nigh unto him, which hath + had no husband; for her may he be defiled. + +03:021:004 But he shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his + people, to profane himself. + +03:021:005 They shall not make baldness upon their head, neither shall + they shave off the corner of their beard, nor make any + cuttings in their flesh. + +03:021:006 They shall be holy unto their God, and not profane the name of + their God: for the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and the + bread of their God, they do offer: therefore they shall be + holy. + +03:021:007 They shall not take a wife that is a whore, or profane; + neither shall they take a woman put away from her husband: for + he is holy unto his God. + +03:021:008 Thou shalt sanctify him therefore; for he offereth the bread + of thy God: he shall be holy unto thee: for I the LORD, which + sanctify you, am holy. + +03:021:009 And the daughter of any priest, if she profane herself by + playing the whore, she profaneth her father: she shall be + burnt with fire. + +03:021:010 And he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose + head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to + put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his + clothes; + +03:021:011 Neither shall he go in to any dead body, nor defile himself + for his father, or for his mother; + +03:021:012 Neither shall he go out of the sanctuary, nor profane the + sanctuary of his God; for the crown of the anointing oil of + his God is upon him: I am the LORD. + +03:021:013 And he shall take a wife in her virginity. + +03:021:014 A widow, or a divorced woman, or profane, or an harlot, these + shall he not take: but he shall take a virgin of his own + people to wife. + +03:021:015 Neither shall he profane his seed among his people: for I the + LORD do sanctify him. + +03:021:016 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:021:017 Speak unto Aaron, saying, Whosoever he be of thy seed in their + generations that hath any blemish, let him not approach to + offer the bread of his God. + +03:021:018 For whatsoever man he be that hath a blemish, he shall not + approach: a blind man, or a lame, or he that hath a flat nose, + or any thing superfluous, + +03:021:019 Or a man that is brokenfooted, or brokenhanded, + +03:021:020 Or crookbackt, or a dwarf, or that hath a blemish in his eye, + or be scurvy, or scabbed, or hath his stones broken; + +03:021:021 No man that hath a blemish of the seed of Aaron the priest + shall come nigh to offer the offerings of the LORD made by + fire: he hath a blemish; he shall not come nigh to offer the + bread of his God. + +03:021:022 He shall eat the bread of his God, both of the most holy, and + of the holy. + +03:021:023 Only he shall not go in unto the vail, nor come nigh unto the + altar, because he hath a blemish; that he profane not my + sanctuaries: for I the LORD do sanctify them. + +03:021:024 And Moses told it unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all + the children of Israel. + +03:022:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:022:002 Speak unto Aaron and to his sons, that they separate + themselves from the holy things of the children of Israel, and + that they profane not my holy name in those things which they + hallow unto me: I am the LORD. + +03:022:003 Say unto them, Whosoever he be of all your seed among your + generations, that goeth unto the holy things, which the + children of Israel hallow unto the LORD, having his + uncleanness upon him, that soul shall be cut off from my + presence: I am the LORD. + +03:022:004 What man soever of the seed of Aaron is a leper, or hath a + running issue; he shall not eat of the holy things, until he + be clean. And whoso toucheth any thing that is unclean by the + dead, or a man whose seed goeth from him; + +03:022:005 Or whosoever toucheth any creeping thing, whereby he may be + made unclean, or a man of whom he may take uncleanness, + whatsoever uncleanness he hath; + +03:022:006 The soul which hath touched any such shall be unclean until + even, and shall not eat of the holy things, unless he wash his + flesh with water. + +03:022:007 And when the sun is down, he shall be clean, and shall + afterward eat of the holy things; because it is his food. + +03:022:008 That which dieth of itself, or is torn with beasts, he shall + not eat to defile himself therewith; I am the LORD. + +03:022:009 They shall therefore keep mine ordinance, lest they bear sin + for it, and die therefore, if they profane it: I the LORD do + sanctify them. + +03:022:010 There shall no stranger eat of the holy thing: a sojourner of + the priest, or an hired servant, shall not eat of the holy + thing. + +03:022:011 But if the priest buy any soul with his money, he shall eat of + it, and he that is born in his house: they shall eat of his + meat. + +03:022:012 If the priest's daughter also be married unto a stranger, she + may not eat of an offering of the holy things. + +03:022:013 But if the priest's daughter be a widow, or divorced, and have + no child, and is returned unto her father's house, as in her + youth, she shall eat of her father's meat: but there shall be + no stranger eat thereof. + +03:022:014 And if a man eat of the holy thing unwittingly, then he shall + put the fifth part thereof unto it, and shall give it unto the + priest with the holy thing. + +03:022:015 And they shall not profane the holy things of the children of + Israel, which they offer unto the LORD; + +03:022:016 Or suffer them to bear the iniquity of trespass, when they eat + their holy things: for I the LORD do sanctify them. + +03:022:017 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:022:018 Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children + of Israel, and say unto them, Whatsoever he be of the house of + Israel, or of the strangers in Israel, that will offer his + oblation for all his vows, and for all his freewill offerings, + which they will offer unto the LORD for a burnt offering; + +03:022:019 Ye shall offer at your own will a male without blemish, of the + beeves, of the sheep, or of the goats. + +03:022:020 But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it + shall not be acceptable for you. + +03:022:021 And whosoever offereth a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the + LORD to accomplish his vow, or a freewill offering in beeves + or sheep, it shall be perfect to be accepted; there shall be + no blemish therein. + +03:022:022 Blind, or broken, or maimed, or having a wen, or scurvy, or + scabbed, ye shall not offer these unto the LORD, nor make an + offering by fire of them upon the altar unto the LORD. + +03:022:023 Either a bullock or a lamb that hath any thing superfluous or + lacking in his parts, that mayest thou offer for a freewill + offering; but for a vow it shall not be accepted. + +03:022:024 Ye shall not offer unto the LORD that which is bruised, or + crushed, or broken, or cut; neither shall ye make any offering + thereof in your land. + +03:022:025 Neither from a stranger's hand shall ye offer the bread of + your God of any of these; because their corruption is in them, + and blemishes be in them: they shall not be accepted for you. + +03:022:026 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:022:027 When a bullock, or a sheep, or a goat, is brought forth, then + it shall be seven days under the dam; and from the eighth day + and thenceforth it shall be accepted for an offering made by + fire unto the LORD. + +03:022:028 And whether it be cow, or ewe, ye shall not kill it and her + young both in one day. + +03:022:029 And when ye will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the + LORD, offer it at your own will. + +03:022:030 On the same day it shall be eaten up; ye shall leave none of + it until the morrow: I am the LORD. + +03:022:031 Therefore shall ye keep my commandments, and do them: I am the + LORD. + +03:022:032 Neither shall ye profane my holy name; but I will be hallowed + among the children of Israel: I am the LORD which hallow you, + +03:022:033 That brought you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: I + am the LORD. + +03:023:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:023:002 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, + Concerning the feasts of the LORD, which ye shall proclaim to + be holy convocations, even these are my feasts. + +03:023:003 Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day is the + sabbath of rest, an holy convocation; ye shall do no work + therein: it is the sabbath of the LORD in all your dwellings. + +03:023:004 These are the feasts of the LORD, even holy convocations, + which ye shall proclaim in their seasons. + +03:023:005 In the fourteenth day of the first month at even is the LORD's + passover. + +03:023:006 And on the fifteenth day of the same month is the feast of + unleavened bread unto the LORD: seven days ye must eat + unleavened bread. + +03:023:007 In the first day ye shall have an holy convocation: ye shall + do no servile work therein. + +03:023:008 But ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD + seven days: in the seventh day is an holy convocation: ye + shall do no servile work therein. + +03:023:009 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:023:010 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye + be come into the land which I give unto you, and shall reap + the harvest thereof, then ye shall bring a sheaf of the + firstfruits of your harvest unto the priest: + +03:023:011 And he shall wave the sheaf before the LORD, to be accepted + for you: on the morrow after the sabbath the priest shall wave + it. + +03:023:012 And ye shall offer that day when ye wave the sheaf an he lamb + without blemish of the first year for a burnt offering unto + the LORD. + +03:023:013 And the meat offering thereof shall be two tenth deals of fine + flour mingled with oil, an offering made by fire unto the LORD + for a sweet savour: and the drink offering thereof shall be of + wine, the fourth part of an hin. + +03:023:014 And ye shall eat neither bread, nor parched corn, nor green + ears, until the selfsame day that ye have brought an offering + unto your God: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your + generations in all your dwellings. + +03:023:015 And ye shall count unto you from the morrow after the sabbath, + from the day that ye brought the sheaf of the wave offering; + seven sabbaths shall be complete: + +03:023:016 Even unto the morrow after the seventh sabbath shall ye number + fifty days; and ye shall offer a new meat offering unto the + LORD. + +03:023:017 Ye shall bring out of your habitations two wave loaves of two + tenth deals; they shall be of fine flour; they shall be baken + with leaven; they are the firstfruits unto the LORD. + +03:023:018 And ye shall offer with the bread seven lambs without blemish + of the first year, and one young bullock, and two rams: they + shall be for a burnt offering unto the LORD, with their meat + offering, and their drink offerings, even an offering made by + fire, of sweet savour unto the LORD. + +03:023:019 Then ye shall sacrifice one kid of the goats for a sin + offering, and two lambs of the first year for a sacrifice of + peace offerings. + +03:023:020 And the priest shall wave them with the bread of the + firstfruits for a wave offering before the LORD, with the two + lambs: they shall be holy to the LORD for the priest. + +03:023:021 And ye shall proclaim on the selfsame day, that it may be an + holy convocation unto you: ye shall do no servile work + therein: it shall be a statute for ever in all your dwellings + throughout your generations. + +03:023:022 And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not make + clean riddance of the corners of thy field when thou reapest, + neither shalt thou gather any gleaning of thy harvest: thou + shalt leave them unto the poor, and to the stranger: I am the + LORD your God. + +03:023:023 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:023:024 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, In the seventh + month, in the first day of the month, shall ye have a sabbath, + a memorial of blowing of trumpets, an holy convocation. + +03:023:025 Ye shall do no servile work therein: but ye shall offer an + offering made by fire unto the LORD. + +03:023:026 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:023:027 Also on the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a + day of atonement: it shall be an holy convocation unto you; + and ye shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by + fire unto the LORD. + +03:023:028 And ye shall do no work in that same day: for it is a day of + atonement, to make an atonement for you before the LORD your + God. + +03:023:029 For whatsoever soul it be that shall not be afflicted in that + same day, he shall be cut off from among his people. + +03:023:030 And whatsoever soul it be that doeth any work in that same + day, the same soul will I destroy from among his people. + +03:023:031 Ye shall do no manner of work: it shall be a statute for ever + throughout your generations in all your dwellings. + +03:023:032 It shall be unto you a sabbath of rest, and ye shall afflict + your souls: in the ninth day of the month at even, from even + unto even, shall ye celebrate your sabbath. + +03:023:033 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:023:034 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, The fifteenth day + of this seventh month shall be the feast of tabernacles for + seven days unto the LORD. + +03:023:035 On the first day shall be an holy convocation: ye shall do no + servile work therein. + +03:023:036 Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the + LORD: on the eighth day shall be an holy convocation unto you; + and ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: it + is a solemn assembly; and ye shall do no servile work therein. + +03:023:037 These are the feasts of the LORD, which ye shall proclaim to + be holy convocations, to offer an offering made by fire unto + the LORD, a burnt offering, and a meat offering, a sacrifice, + and drink offerings, every thing upon his day: + +03:023:038 Beside the sabbaths of the LORD, and beside your gifts, and + beside all your vows, and beside all your freewill offerings, + which ye give unto the LORD. + +03:023:039 Also in the fifteenth day of the seventh month, when ye have + gathered in the fruit of the land, ye shall keep a feast unto + the LORD seven days: on the first day shall be a sabbath, and + on the eighth day shall be a sabbath. + +03:023:040 And ye shall take you on the first day the boughs of goodly + trees, branches of palm trees, and the boughs of thick trees, + and willows of the brook; and ye shall rejoice before the LORD + your God seven days. + +03:023:041 And ye shall keep it a feast unto the LORD seven days in the + year. It shall be a statute for ever in your generations: ye + shall celebrate it in the seventh month. + +03:023:042 Ye shall dwell in booths seven days; all that are Israelites + born shall dwell in booths: + +03:023:043 That your generations may know that I made the children of + Israel to dwell in booths, when I brought them out of the land + of Egypt: I am the LORD your God. + +03:023:044 And Moses declared unto the children of Israel the feasts of + the LORD. + +03:024:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:024:002 Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure + oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn + continually. + +03:024:003 Without the vail of the testimony, in the tabernacle of the + congregation, shall Aaron order it from the evening unto the + morning before the LORD continually: it shall be a statute for + ever in your generations. + +03:024:004 He shall order the lamps upon the pure candlestick before the + LORD continually. + +03:024:005 And thou shalt take fine flour, and bake twelve cakes thereof: + two tenth deals shall be in one cake. + +03:024:006 And thou shalt set them in two rows, six on a row, upon the + pure table before the LORD. + +03:024:007 And thou shalt put pure frankincense upon each row, that it + may be on the bread for a memorial, even an offering made by + fire unto the LORD. + +03:024:008 Every sabbath he shall set it in order before the LORD + continually, being taken from the children of Israel by an + everlasting covenant. + +03:024:009 And it shall be Aaron's and his sons'; and they shall eat it + in the holy place: for it is most holy unto him of the + offerings of the LORD made by fire by a perpetual statute. + +03:024:010 And the son of an Israelitish woman, whose father was an + Egyptian, went out among the children of Israel: and this son + of the Israelitish woman and a man of Israel strove together + in the camp; + +03:024:011 And the Israelitish woman's son blasphemed the name of the + Lord, and cursed. And they brought him unto Moses: (and his + mother's name was Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri, of the + tribe of Dan:) + +03:024:012 And they put him in ward, that the mind of the LORD might be + shewed them. + +03:024:013 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:024:014 Bring forth him that hath cursed without the camp; and let all + that heard him lay their hands upon his head, and let all the + congregation stone him. + +03:024:015 And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, + Whosoever curseth his God shall bear his sin. + +03:024:016 And he that blasphemeth the name of the LORD, he shall surely + be put to death, and all the congregation shall certainly + stone him: as well the stranger, as he that is born in the + land, when he blasphemeth the name of the Lord, shall be put + to death. + +03:024:017 And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death. + +03:024:018 And he that killeth a beast shall make it good; beast for + beast. + +03:024:019 And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath + done, so shall it be done to him; + +03:024:020 Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth: as he hath + caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be done to him again. + +03:024:021 And he that killeth a beast, he shall restore it: and he that + killeth a man, he shall be put to death. + +03:024:022 Ye shall have one manner of law, as well for the stranger, as + for one of your own country: for I am the LORD your God. + +03:024:023 And Moses spake to the children of Israel, that they should + bring forth him that had cursed out of the camp, and stone him + with stones. And the children of Israel did as the LORD + commanded Moses. + +03:025:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses in mount Sinai, saying, + +03:025:002 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye + come into the land which I give you, then shall the land keep + a sabbath unto the LORD. + +03:025:003 Six years thou shalt sow thy field, and six years thou shalt + prune thy vineyard, and gather in the fruit thereof; + +03:025:004 But in the seventh year shall be a sabbath of rest unto the + land, a sabbath for the LORD: thou shalt neither sow thy + field, nor prune thy vineyard. + +03:025:005 That which groweth of its own accord of thy harvest thou shalt + not reap, neither gather the grapes of thy vine undressed: for + it is a year of rest unto the land. + +03:025:006 And the sabbath of the land shall be meat for you; for thee, + and for thy servant, and for thy maid, and for thy hired + servant, and for thy stranger that sojourneth with thee. + +03:025:007 And for thy cattle, and for the beast that are in thy land, + shall all the increase thereof be meat. + +03:025:008 And thou shalt number seven sabbaths of years unto thee, seven + times seven years; and the space of the seven sabbaths of + years shall be unto thee forty and nine years. + +03:025:009 Then shalt thou cause the trumpet of the jubile to sound on + the tenth day of the seventh month, in the day of atonement + shall ye make the trumpet sound throughout all your land. + +03:025:010 And ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty + throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof: it + shall be a jubile unto you; and ye shall return every man unto + his possession, and ye shall return every man unto his family. + +03:025:011 A jubile shall that fiftieth year be unto you: ye shall not + sow, neither reap that which groweth of itself in it, nor + gather the grapes in it of thy vine undressed. + +03:025:012 For it is the jubile; it shall be holy unto you: ye shall eat + the increase thereof out of the field. + +03:025:013 In the year of this jubile ye shall return every man unto his + possession. + +03:025:014 And if thou sell ought unto thy neighbour, or buyest ought of + thy neighbour's hand, ye shall not oppress one another: + +03:025:015 According to the number of years after the jubile thou shalt + buy of thy neighbour, and according unto the number of years + of the fruits he shall sell unto thee: + +03:025:016 According to the multitude of years thou shalt increase the + price thereof, and according to the fewness of years thou + shalt diminish the price of it: for according to the number of + the years of the fruits doth he sell unto thee. + +03:025:017 Ye shall not therefore oppress one another; but thou shalt + fear thy God: for I am the LORD your God. + +03:025:018 Wherefore ye shall do my statutes, and keep my judgments, and + do them; and ye shall dwell in the land in safety. + +03:025:019 And the land shall yield her fruit, and ye shall eat your + fill, and dwell therein in safety. + +03:025:020 And if ye shall say, What shall we eat the seventh year? + behold, we shall not sow, nor gather in our increase: + +03:025:021 Then I will command my blessing upon you in the sixth year, + and it shall bring forth fruit for three years. + +03:025:022 And ye shall sow the eighth year, and eat yet of old fruit + until the ninth year; until her fruits come in ye shall eat of + the old store. + +03:025:023 The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land is mine, for + ye are strangers and sojourners with me. + +03:025:024 And in all the land of your possession ye shall grant a + redemption for the land. + +03:025:025 If thy brother be waxen poor, and hath sold away some of his + possession, and if any of his kin come to redeem it, then + shall he redeem that which his brother sold. + +03:025:026 And if the man have none to redeem it, and himself be able to + redeem it; + +03:025:027 Then let him count the years of the sale thereof, and restore + the overplus unto the man to whom he sold it; that he may + return unto his possession. + +03:025:028 But if he be not able to restore it to him, then that which is + sold shall remain in the hand of him that hath bought it until + the year of jubile: and in the jubile it shall go out, and he + shall return unto his possession. + +03:025:029 And if a man sell a dwelling house in a walled city, then he + may redeem it within a whole year after it is sold; within a + full year may he redeem it. + +03:025:030 And if it be not redeemed within the space of a full year, + then the house that is in the walled city shall be established + for ever to him that bought it throughout his generations: it + shall not go out in the jubile. + +03:025:031 But the houses of the villages which have no wall round about + them shall be counted as the fields of the country: they may + be redeemed, and they shall go out in the jubile. + +03:025:032 Notwithstanding the cities of the Levites, and the houses of + the cities of their possession, may the Levites redeem at any + time. + +03:025:033 And if a man purchase of the Levites, then the house that was + sold, and the city of his possession, shall go out in the year + of jubile: for the houses of the cities of the Levites are + their possession among the children of Israel. + +03:025:034 But the field of the suburbs of their cities may not be sold; + for it is their perpetual possession. + +03:025:035 And if thy brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with + thee; then thou shalt relieve him: yea, though he be a + stranger, or a sojourner; that he may live with thee. + +03:025:036 Take thou no usury of him, or increase: but fear thy God; that + thy brother may live with thee. + +03:025:037 Thou shalt not give him thy money upon usury, nor lend him thy + victuals for increase. + +03:025:038 I am the LORD your God, which brought you forth out of the + land of Egypt, to give you the land of Canaan, and to be your + God. + +03:025:039 And if thy brother that dwelleth by thee be waxen poor, and be + sold unto thee; thou shalt not compel him to serve as a + bondservant: + +03:025:040 But as an hired servant, and as a sojourner, he shall be with + thee, and shall serve thee unto the year of jubile. + +03:025:041 And then shall he depart from thee, both he and his children + with him, and shall return unto his own family, and unto the + possession of his fathers shall he return. + +03:025:042 For they are my servants, which I brought forth out of the + land of Egypt: they shall not be sold as bondmen. + +03:025:043 Thou shalt not rule over him with rigour; but shalt fear thy + God. + +03:025:044 Both thy bondmen, and thy bondmaids, which thou shalt have, + shall be of the heathen that are round about you; of them + shall ye buy bondmen and bondmaids. + +03:025:045 Moreover of the children of the strangers that do sojourn + among you, of them shall ye buy, and of their families that + are with you, which they begat in your land: and they shall be + your possession. + +03:025:046 And ye shall take them as an inheritance for your children + after you, to inherit them for a possession; they shall be + your bondmen for ever: but over your brethren the children of + Israel, ye shall not rule one over another with rigour. + +03:025:047 And if a sojourner or stranger wax rich by thee, and thy + brother that dwelleth by him wax poor, and sell himself unto + the stranger or sojourner by thee, or to the stock of the + stranger's family: + +03:025:048 After that he is sold he may be redeemed again; one of his + brethren may redeem him: + +03:025:049 Either his uncle, or his uncle's son, may redeem him, or any + that is nigh of kin unto him of his family may redeem him; or + if he be able, he may redeem himself. + +03:025:050 And he shall reckon with him that bought him from the year + that he was sold to him unto the year of jubile: and the price + of his sale shall be according unto the number of years, + according to the time of an hired servant shall it be with + him. + +03:025:051 If there be yet many years behind, according unto them he + shall give again the price of his redemption out of the money + that he was bought for. + +03:025:052 And if there remain but few years unto the year of jubile, + then he shall count with him, and according unto his years + shall he give him again the price of his redemption. + +03:025:053 And as a yearly hired servant shall he be with him: and the + other shall not rule with rigour over him in thy sight. + +03:025:054 And if he be not redeemed in these years, then he shall go out + in the year of jubile, both he, and his children with him. + +03:025:055 For unto me the children of Israel are servants; they are my + servants whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: I am + the LORD your God. + +03:026:001 Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you + up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of + stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the LORD + your God. + +03:026:002 Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am + the LORD. + +03:026:003 If ye walk in my statutes, and keep my commandments, and do + them; + +03:026:004 Then I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall + yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield + their fruit. + +03:026:005 And your threshing shall reach unto the vintage, and the + vintage shall reach unto the sowing time: and ye shall eat + your bread to the full, and dwell in your land safely. + +03:026:006 And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and + none shall make you afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of + the land, neither shall the sword go through your land. + +03:026:007 And ye shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before + you by the sword. + +03:026:008 And five of you shall chase an hundred, and an hundred of you + shall put ten thousand to flight: and your enemies shall fall + before you by the sword. + +03:026:009 For I will have respect unto you, and make you fruitful, and + multiply you, and establish my covenant with you. + +03:026:010 And ye shall eat old store, and bring forth the old because of + the new. + +03:026:011 And I set my tabernacle among you: and my soul shall not abhor + you. + +03:026:012 And I will walk among you, and will be your God, and ye shall + be my people. + +03:026:013 I am the LORD your God, which brought you forth out of the + land of Egypt, that ye should not be their bondmen; and I have + broken the bands of your yoke, and made you go upright. + +03:026:014 But if ye will not hearken unto me, and will not do all these + commandments; + +03:026:015 And if ye shall despise my statutes, or if your soul abhor my + judgments, so that ye will not do all my commandments, but + that ye break my covenant: + +03:026:016 I also will do this unto you; I will even appoint over you + terror, consumption, and the burning ague, that shall consume + the eyes, and cause sorrow of heart: and ye shall sow your + seed in vain, for your enemies shall eat it. + +03:026:017 And 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. + +03:026:018 And if ye will not yet for all this hearken unto me, then I + will punish you seven times more for your sins. + +03:026:019 And I will break the pride of your power; and I will make your + heaven as iron, and your earth as brass: + +03:026:020 And your strength shall be spent in vain: for your land shall + not yield her increase, neither shall the trees of the land + yield their fruits. + +03:026:021 And if ye walk contrary unto me, and will not hearken unto me; + I will bring seven times more plagues upon you according to + your sins. + +03:026:022 I will also send wild beasts among you, which shall rob you of + your children, and destroy your cattle, and make you few in + number; and your high ways shall be desolate. + +03:026:023 And if ye will not be reformed by me by these things, but will + walk contrary unto me; + +03:026:024 Then will I also walk contrary unto you, and will punish you + yet seven times for your sins. + +03:026:025 And I will bring a sword upon you, that shall avenge the + quarrel of my covenant: and when ye are gathered together + within your cities, I will send the pestilence among you; and + ye shall be delivered into the hand of the enemy. + +03:026:026 And when I have broken the staff of your bread, ten women + shall bake your bread in one oven, and they shall deliver you + your bread again by weight: and ye shall eat, and not be + satisfied. + +03:026:027 And if ye will not for all this hearken unto me, but walk + contrary unto me; + +03:026:028 Then I will walk contrary unto you also in fury; and I, even + I, will chastise you seven times for your sins. + +03:026:029 And ye shall eat the flesh of your sons, and the flesh of your + daughters shall ye eat. + +03:026:030 And I will destroy your high places, and cut down your images, + and cast your carcases upon the carcases of your idols, and my + soul shall abhor you. + +03:026:031 And I will make your cities waste, and bring your sanctuaries + unto desolation, and I will not smell the savour of your sweet + odours. + +03:026:032 And I will bring the land into desolation: and your enemies + which dwell therein shall be astonished at it. + +03:026:033 And I will scatter you among the heathen, and will draw out a + sword after you: and your land shall be desolate, and your + cities waste. + +03:026:034 Then shall the land enjoy her sabbaths, as long as it lieth + desolate, and ye be in your enemies' land; even then shall the + land rest, and enjoy her sabbaths. + +03:026:035 As long as it lieth desolate it shall rest; because it did not + rest in your sabbaths, when ye dwelt upon it. + +03:026:036 And upon them that are left alive of you I will send a + faintness into their hearts in the lands of their enemies; and + the sound of a shaken leaf shall chase them; and they shall + flee, as fleeing from a sword; and they shall fall when none + pursueth. + +03:026:037 And they shall fall one upon another, as it were before a + sword, when none pursueth: and ye shall have no power to stand + before your enemies. + +03:026:038 And ye shall perish among the heathen, and the land of your + enemies shall eat you up. + +03:026:039 And they that are left of you shall pine away in their + iniquity in your enemies' lands; and also in the iniquities of + their fathers shall they pine away with them. + +03:026:040 If they shall confess their iniquity, and the iniquity of + their fathers, with their trespass which they trespassed + against me, and that also they have walked contrary unto me; + +03:026:041 And that I also have walked contrary unto them, and have + brought them into the land of their enemies; if then their + uncircumcised hearts be humbled, and they then accept of the + punishment of their iniquity: + +03:026:042 Then will I remember my covenant with Jacob, and also my + covenant with Isaac, and also my covenant with Abraham will I + remember; and I will remember the land. + +03:026:043 The land also shall be left of them, and shall enjoy her + sabbaths, while she lieth desolate without them: and they + shall accept of the punishment of their iniquity: because, + even because they despised my judgments, and because their + soul abhorred my statutes. + +03:026:044 And yet for all that, when they be in the land of their + enemies, I will not cast them away, neither will I abhor them, + to destroy them utterly, and to break my covenant with them: + for I am the LORD their God. + +03:026:045 But I will for their sakes remember the covenant of their + ancestors, whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt in + the sight of the heathen, that I might be their God: I am the + LORD. + +03:026:046 These are the statutes and judgments and laws, which the LORD + made between him and the children of Israel in mount Sinai by + the hand of Moses. + +03:027:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +03:027:002 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When a + man shall make a singular vow, the persons shall be for the + LORD by thy estimation. + +03:027:003 And thy estimation shall be of the male from twenty years old + even unto sixty years old, even thy estimation shall be fifty + shekels of silver, after the shekel of the sanctuary. + +03:027:004 And if it be a female, then thy estimation shall be thirty + shekels. + +03:027:005 And if it be from five years old even unto twenty years old, + then thy estimation shall be of the male twenty shekels, and + for the female ten shekels. + +03:027:006 And if it be from a month old even unto five years old, then + thy estimation shall be of the male five shekels of silver, + and for the female thy estimation shall be three shekels of + silver. + +03:027:007 And if it be from sixty years old and above; if it be a male, + then thy estimation shall be fifteen shekels, and for the + female ten shekels. + +03:027:008 But if he be poorer than thy estimation, then he shall present + himself before the priest, and the priest shall value him; + according to his ability that vowed shall the priest value + him. + +03:027:009 And if it be a beast, whereof men bring an offering unto the + LORD, all that any man giveth of such unto the LORD shall be + holy. + +03:027:010 He shall not alter it, nor change it, a good for a bad, or a + bad for a good: and if he shall at all change beast for beast, + then it and the exchange thereof shall be holy. + +03:027:011 And if it be any unclean beast, of which they do not offer a + sacrifice unto the LORD, then he shall present the beast + before the priest: + +03:027:012 And the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: as + thou valuest it, who art the priest, so shall it be. + +03:027:013 But if he will at all redeem it, then he shall add a fifth + part thereof unto thy estimation. + +03:027:014 And when a man shall sanctify his house to be holy unto the + LORD, then the priest shall estimate it, whether it be good or + bad: as the priest shall estimate it, so shall it stand. + +03:027:015 And if he that sanctified it will redeem his house, then he + shall add the fifth part of the money of thy estimation unto + it, and it shall be his. + +03:027:016 And if a man shall sanctify unto the LORD some part of a field + of his possession, then thy estimation shall be according to + the seed thereof: an homer of barley seed shall be valued at + fifty shekels of silver. + +03:027:017 If he sanctify his field from the year of jubile, according to + thy estimation it shall stand. + +03:027:018 But if he sanctify his field after the jubile, then the priest + shall reckon unto him the money according to the years that + remain, even unto the year of the jubile, and it shall be + abated from thy estimation. + +03:027:019 And if he that sanctified the field will in any wise redeem + it, then he shall add the fifth part of the money of thy + estimation unto it, and it shall be assured to him. + +03:027:020 And if he will not redeem the field, or if he have sold the + field to another man, it shall not be redeemed any more. + +03:027:021 But the field, when it goeth out in the jubile, shall be holy + unto the LORD, as a field devoted; the possession thereof + shall be the priest's. + +03:027:022 And if a man sanctify unto the LORD a field which he hath + bought, which is not of the fields of his possession; + +03:027:023 Then the priest shall reckon unto him the worth of thy + estimation, even unto the year of the jubile: and he shall + give thine estimation in that day, as a holy thing unto the + LORD. + +03:027:024 In the year of the jubile the field shall return unto him of + whom it was bought, even to him to whom the possession of the + land did belong. + +03:027:025 And all thy estimations shall be according to the shekel of + the sanctuary: twenty gerahs shall be the shekel. + +03:027:026 Only the firstling of the beasts, which should be the LORD's + firstling, no man shall sanctify it; whether it be ox, or + sheep: it is the LORD's. + +03:027:027 And if it be of an unclean beast, then he shall redeem it + according to thine estimation, and shall add a fifth part of + it thereto: or if it be not redeemed, then it shall be sold + according to thy estimation. + +03:027:028 Notwithstanding no devoted thing, that a man shall devote unto + the LORD of all that he hath, both of man and beast, and of + the field of his possession, shall be sold or redeemed: every + devoted thing is most holy unto the LORD. + +03:027:029 None devoted, which shall be devoted of men, shall be + redeemed; but shall surely be put to death. + +03:027:030 And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the + land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the LORD's: it is holy + unto the LORD. + +03:027:031 And if a man will at all redeem ought of his tithes, he shall + add thereto the fifth part thereof. + +03:027:032 And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of + whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto + the LORD. + +03:027:033 He shall not search whether it be good or bad, neither shall + he change it: and if he change it at all, then both it and the + change thereof shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed. + +03:027:034 These are the commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses for + the children of Israel in mount Sinai. + +Book 04 Numbers + +04:001:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in + the tabernacle of the congregation, on the first day of the + second month, in the second year after they were come out of + the land of Egypt, saying, + +04:001:002 Take ye the sum of all the congregation of the children of + Israel, after their families, by the house of their fathers, + with the number of their names, every male by their polls; + +04:001:003 From twenty years old and upward, all that are able to go + forth to war in Israel: thou and Aaron shall number them by + their armies. + +04:001:004 And with you there shall be a man of every tribe; every one + head of the house of his fathers. + +04:001:005 And these are the names of the men that shall stand with you: + of the tribe of Reuben; Elizur the son of Shedeur. + +04:001:006 Of Simeon; Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai. + +04:001:007 Of Judah; Nahshon the son of Amminadab. + +04:001:008 Of Issachar; Nethaneel the son of Zuar. + +04:001:009 Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon. + +04:001:010 Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim; Elishama the son of + Ammihud: of Manasseh; Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. + +04:001:011 Of Benjamin; Abidan the son of Gideoni. + +04:001:012 Of Dan; Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai. + +04:001:013 Of Asher; Pagiel the son of Ocran. + +04:001:014 Of Gad; Eliasaph the son of Deuel. + +04:001:015 Of Naphtali; Ahira the son of Enan. + +04:001:016 These were the renowned of the congregation, princes of the + tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel. + +04:001:017 And Moses and Aaron took these men which are expressed by + their names: + +04:001:018 And they assembled all the congregation together on the first + day of the second month, and they declared their pedigrees + after their families, by the house of their fathers, according + to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, + by their polls. + +04:001:019 As the LORD commanded Moses, so he numbered them in the + wilderness of Sinai. + +04:001:020 And the children of Reuben, Israel's eldest son, by their + generations, after their families, by the house of their + fathers, according to the number of the names, by their polls, + every male from twenty years old and upward, all that were + able to go forth to war; + +04:001:021 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Reuben, + were forty and six thousand and five hundred. + +04:001:022 Of the children of Simeon, by their generations, after their + families, by the house of their fathers, those that were + numbered of them, according to the number of the names, by + their polls, every male from twenty years old and upward, all + that were able to go forth to war; + +04:001:023 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Simeon, + were fifty and nine thousand and three hundred. + +04:001:024 Of the children of Gad, by their generations, after their + families, by the house of their fathers, according to the + number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all + that were able to go forth to war; + +04:001:025 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Gad, + were forty and five thousand six hundred and fifty. + +04:001:026 Of the children of Judah, by their generations, after their + families, by the house of their fathers, according to the + number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all + that were able to go forth to war; + +04:001:027 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Judah, + were threescore and fourteen thousand and six hundred. + +04:001:028 Of the children of Issachar, by their generations, after their + families, by the house of their fathers, according to the + number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all + that were able to go forth to war; + +04:001:029 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of + Issachar, were fifty and four thousand and four hundred. + +04:001:030 Of the children of Zebulun, by their generations, after their + families, by the house of their fathers, according to the + number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all + that were able to go forth to war; + +04:001:031 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of + Zebulun, were fifty and seven thousand and four hundred. + +04:001:032 Of the children of Joseph, namely, of the children of Ephraim, + by their generations, after their families, by the house of + their fathers, according to the number of the names, from + twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to + war; + +04:001:033 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of + Ephraim, were forty thousand and five hundred. + +04:001:034 Of the children of Manasseh, by their generations, after their + families, by the house of their fathers, according to the + number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all + that were able to go forth to war; + +04:001:035 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of + Manasseh, were thirty and two thousand and two hundred. + +04:001:036 Of the children of Benjamin, by their generations, after their + families, by the house of their fathers, according to the + number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all + that were able to go forth to war; + +04:001:037 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of + Benjamin, were thirty and five thousand and four hundred. + +04:001:038 Of the children of Dan, by their generations, after their + families, by the house of their fathers, according to the + number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all + that were able to go forth to war; + +04:001:039 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Dan, + were threescore and two thousand and seven hundred. + +04:001:040 Of the children of Asher, by their generations, after their + families, by the house of their fathers, according to the + number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all + that were able to go forth to war; + +04:001:041 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Asher, + were forty and one thousand and five hundred. + +04:001:042 Of the children of Naphtali, throughout their generations, + after their families, by the house of their fathers, according + to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, + all that were able to go forth to war; + +04:001:043 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of + Naphtali, were fifty and three thousand and four hundred. + +04:001:044 These are those that were numbered, which Moses and Aaron + numbered, and the princes of Israel, being twelve men: each + one was for the house of his fathers. + +04:001:045 So were all those that were numbered of the children of + Israel, by the house of their fathers, from twenty years old + and upward, all that were able to go forth to war in Israel; + +04:001:046 Even all they that were numbered were six hundred thousand and + three thousand and five hundred and fifty. + +04:001:047 But the Levites after the tribe of their fathers were not + numbered among them. + +04:001:048 For the LORD had spoken unto Moses, saying, + +04:001:049 Only thou shalt not number the tribe of Levi, neither take the + sum of them among the children of Israel: + +04:001:050 But thou shalt appoint the Levites over the tabernacle of + testimony, and over all the vessels thereof, and over all + things that belong to it: they shall bear the tabernacle, and + all the vessels thereof; and they shall minister unto it, and + shall encamp round about the tabernacle. + +04:001:051 And when the tabernacle setteth forward, the Levites shall + take it down: and when the tabernacle is to be pitched, the + Levites shall set it up: and the stranger that cometh nigh + shall be put to death. + +04:001:052 And the children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man + by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, throughout + their hosts. + +04:001:053 But the Levites shall pitch round about the tabernacle of + testimony, that there be no wrath upon the congregation of the + children of Israel: and the Levites shall keep the charge of + the tabernacle of testimony. + +04:001:054 And the children of Israel did according to all that the LORD + commanded Moses, so did they. + +04:002:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying, + +04:002:002 Every man of the children of Israel shall pitch by his own + standard, with the ensign of their father's house: far off + about the tabernacle of the congregation shall they pitch. + +04:002:003 And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they + of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their + armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadab shall be captain of + the children of Judah. + +04:002:004 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were + threescore and fourteen thousand and six hundred. + +04:002:005 And those that do pitch next unto him shall be the tribe of + Issachar: and Nethaneel the son of Zuar shall be captain of + the children of Issachar. + +04:002:006 And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were fifty + and four thousand and four hundred. + +04:002:007 Then the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon shall be + captain of the children of Zebulun. + +04:002:008 And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were fifty + and seven thousand and four hundred. + +04:002:009 All that were numbered in the camp of Judah were an hundred + thousand and fourscore thousand and six thousand and four + hundred, throughout their armies. These shall first set forth. + +04:002:010 On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben + according to their armies: and the captain of the children of + Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur. + +04:002:011 And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were forty + and six thousand and five hundred. + +04:002:012 And those which pitch by him shall be the tribe of Simeon: and + the captain of the children of Simeon shall be Shelumiel the + son of Zurishaddai. + +04:002:013 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty + and nine thousand and three hundred. + +04:002:014 Then the tribe of Gad: and the captain of the sons of Gad + shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel. + +04:002:015 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty + and five thousand and six hundred and fifty. + +04:002:016 All that were numbered in the camp of Reuben were an hundred + thousand and fifty and one thousand and four hundred and + fifty, throughout their armies. And they shall set forth in + the second rank. + +04:002:017 Then the tabernacle of the congregation shall set forward with + the camp of the Levites in the midst of the camp: as they + encamp, so shall they set forward, every man in his place by + their standards. + +04:002:018 On the west side shall be the standard of the camp of Ephraim + according to their armies: and the captain of the sons of + Ephraim shall be Elishama the son of Ammihud. + +04:002:019 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty + thousand and five hundred. + +04:002:020 And by him shall be the tribe of Manasseh: and the captain of + the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of + Pedahzur. + +04:002:021 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were + thirty and two thousand and two hundred. + +04:002:022 Then the tribe of Benjamin: and the captain of the sons of + Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni. + +04:002:023 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were + thirty and five thousand and four hundred. + +04:002:024 All that were numbered of the camp of Ephraim were an hundred + thousand and eight thousand and an hundred, throughout their + armies. And they shall go forward in the third rank. + +04:002:025 The standard of the camp of Dan shall be on the north side by + their armies: and the captain of the children of Dan shall be + Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai. + +04:002:026 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were + threescore and two thousand and seven hundred. + +04:002:027 And those that encamp by him shall be the tribe of Asher: and + the captain of the children of Asher shall be Pagiel the son + of Ocran. + +04:002:028 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty + and one thousand and five hundred. + +04:002:029 Then the tribe of Naphtali: and the captain of the children of + Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan. + +04:002:030 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty + and three thousand and four hundred. + +04:002:031 All they that were numbered in the camp of Dan were an hundred + thousand and fifty and seven thousand and six hundred. They + shall go hindmost with their standards. + +04:002:032 These are those which were numbered of the children of Israel + by the house of their fathers: all those that were numbered of + the camps throughout their hosts were six hundred thousand and + three thousand and five hundred and fifty. + +04:002:033 But the Levites were not numbered among the children of + Israel; as the LORD commanded Moses. + +04:002:034 And the children of Israel did according to all that the LORD + commanded Moses: so they pitched by their standards, and so + they set forward, every one after their families, according to + the house of their fathers. + +04:003:001 These also are the generations of Aaron and Moses in the day + that the LORD spake with Moses in mount Sinai. + +04:003:002 And these are the names of the sons of Aaron; Nadab the + firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. + +04:003:003 These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests which + were anointed, whom he consecrated to minister in the priest's + office. + +04:003:004 And Nadab and Abihu died before the LORD, when they offered + strange fire before the LORD, in the wilderness of Sinai, and + they had no children: and Eleazar and Ithamar ministered in + the priest's office in the sight of Aaron their father. + +04:003:005 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:003:006 Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron + the priest, that they may minister unto him. + +04:003:007 And they shall keep his charge, and the charge of the whole + congregation before the tabernacle of the congregation, to do + the service of the tabernacle. + +04:003:008 And they shall keep all the instruments of the tabernacle of + the congregation, and the charge of the children of Israel, to + do the service of the tabernacle. + +04:003:009 And thou shalt give the Levites unto Aaron and to his sons: + they are wholly given unto him out of the children of Israel. + +04:003:010 And thou shalt appoint Aaron and his sons, and they shall wait + on their priest's office: and the stranger that cometh nigh + shall be put to death. + +04:003:011 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:003:012 And I, behold, I have taken the Levites from among the + children of Israel instead of all the firstborn that openeth + the matrix among the children of Israel: therefore the Levites + shall be mine; + +04:003:013 Because all the firstborn are mine; for on the day that I + smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt I hallowed unto + me all the firstborn in Israel, both man and beast: mine shall + they be: I am the LORD. + +04:003:014 And the LORD spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, + saying, + +04:003:015 Number the children of Levi after the house of their fathers, + by their families: every male from a month old and upward + shalt thou number them. + +04:003:016 And Moses numbered them according to the word of the LORD, as + he was commanded. + +04:003:017 And these were the sons of Levi by their names; Gershon, and + Kohath, and Merari. + +04:003:018 And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their + families; Libni, and Shimei. + +04:003:019 And the sons of Kohath by their families; Amram, and Izehar, + Hebron, and Uzziel. + +04:003:020 And the sons of Merari by their families; Mahli, and Mushi. + These are the families of the Levites according to the house + of their fathers. + +04:003:021 Of Gershon was the family of the Libnites, and the family of + the Shimites: these are the families of the Gershonites. + +04:003:022 Those that were numbered of them, according to the number of + all the males, from a month old and upward, even those that + were numbered of them were seven thousand and five hundred. + +04:003:023 The families of the Gershonites shall pitch behind the + tabernacle westward. + +04:003:024 And the chief of the house of the father of the Gershonites + shall be Eliasaph the son of Lael. + +04:003:025 And the charge of the sons of Gershon in the tabernacle of the + congregation shall be the tabernacle, and the tent, the + covering thereof, and the hanging for the door of the + tabernacle of the congregation, + +04:003:026 And the hangings of the court, and the curtain for the door of + the court, which is by the tabernacle, and by the altar round + about, and the cords of it for all the service thereof. + +04:003:027 And of Kohath was the family of the Amramites, and the family + of the Izeharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the + family of the Uzzielites: these are the families of the + Kohathites. + +04:003:028 In the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, + were eight thousand and six hundred, keeping the charge of the + sanctuary. + +04:003:029 The families of the sons of Kohath shall pitch on the side of + the tabernacle southward. + +04:003:030 And the chief of the house of the father of the families of + the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel. + +04:003:031 And their charge shall be the ark, and the table, and the + candlestick, and the altars, and the vessels of the sanctuary + wherewith they minister, and the hanging, and all the service + thereof. + +04:003:032 And Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall be chief over + the chief of the Levites, and have the oversight of them that + keep the charge of the sanctuary. + +04:003:033 Of Merari was the family of the Mahlites, and the family of + the Mushites: these are the families of Merari. + +04:003:034 And those that were numbered of them, according to the number + of all the males, from a month old and upward, were six + thousand and two hundred. + +04:003:035 And the chief of the house of the father of the families of + Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail: these shall pitch on the + side of the tabernacle northward. + +04:003:036 And under the custody and charge of the sons of Merari shall + be the boards of the tabernacle, and the bars thereof, and the + pillars thereof, and the sockets thereof, and all the vessels + thereof, and all that serveth thereto, + +04:003:037 And the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, + and their pins, and their cords. + +04:003:038 But those that encamp before the tabernacle toward the east, + even before the tabernacle of the congregation eastward, shall + be Moses, and Aaron and his sons, keeping the charge of the + sanctuary for the charge of the children of Israel; and the + stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death. + +04:003:039 All that were numbered of the Levites, which Moses and Aaron + numbered at the commandment of the LORD, throughout their + families, all the males from a month old and upward, were + twenty and two thousand. + +04:003:040 And the LORD said unto Moses, Number all the firstborn of the + males of the children of Israel from a month old and upward, + and take the number of their names. + +04:003:041 And thou shalt take the Levites for me (I am the LORD) instead + of all the firstborn among the children of Israel; and the + cattle of the Levites instead of all the firstlings among the + cattle of the children of Israel. + +04:003:042 And Moses numbered, as the LORD commanded him, all the + firstborn among the children of Israel. + +04:003:043 And all the firstborn males by the number of names, from a + month old and upward, of those that were numbered of them, + were twenty and two thousand two hundred and threescore and + thirteen. + +04:003:044 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:003:045 Take the Levites instead of all the firstborn among the + children of Israel, and the cattle of the Levites instead of + their cattle; and the Levites shall be mine: I am the LORD. + +04:003:046 And for those that are to be redeemed of the two hundred and + threescore and thirteen of the firstborn of the children of + Israel, which are more than the Levites; + +04:003:047 Thou shalt even take five shekels apiece by the poll, after + the shekel of the sanctuary shalt thou take them: (the shekel + is twenty gerahs:) + +04:003:048 And thou shalt give the money, wherewith the odd number of + them is to be redeemed, unto Aaron and to his sons. + +04:003:049 And Moses took the redemption money of them that were over and + above them that were redeemed by the Levites: + +04:003:050 Of the firstborn of the children of Israel took he the money; + a thousand three hundred and threescore and five shekels, + after the shekel of the sanctuary: + +04:003:051 And Moses gave the money of them that were redeemed unto Aaron + and to his sons, according to the word of the LORD, as the + LORD commanded Moses. + +04:004:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying, + +04:004:002 Take the sum of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of + Levi, after their families, by the house of their fathers, + +04:004:003 From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, + all that enter into the host, to do the work in the tabernacle + of the congregation. + +04:004:004 This shall be the service of the sons of Kohath in the + tabernacle of the congregation, about the most holy things: + +04:004:005 And when the camp setteth forward, Aaron shall come, and his + sons, and they shall take down the covering vail, and cover + the ark of testimony with it: + +04:004:006 And shall put thereon the covering of badgers' skins, and + shall spread over it a cloth wholly of blue, and shall put in + the staves thereof. + +04:004:007 And upon the table of shewbread they shall spread a cloth of + blue, and put thereon the dishes, and the spoons, and the + bowls, and covers to cover withal: and the continual bread + shall be thereon: + +04:004:008 And they shall spread upon them a cloth of scarlet, and cover + the same with a covering of badgers' skins, and shall put in + the staves thereof. + +04:004:009 And they shall take a cloth of blue, and cover the candlestick + of the light, and his lamps, and his tongs, and his + snuffdishes, and all the oil vessels thereof, wherewith they + minister unto it: + +04:004:010 And they shall put it and all the vessels thereof within a + covering of badgers' skins, and shall put it upon a bar. + +04:004:011 And upon the golden altar they shall spread a cloth of blue, + and cover it with a covering of badgers' skins, and shall put + to the staves thereof: + +04:004:012 And they shall take all the instruments of ministry, wherewith + they minister in the sanctuary, and put them in a cloth of + blue, and cover them with a covering of badgers' skins, and + shall put them on a bar: + +04:004:013 And they shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread + a purple cloth thereon: + +04:004:014 And they shall put upon it all the vessels thereof, wherewith + they minister about it, even the censers, the fleshhooks, and + the shovels, and the basons, all the vessels of the altar; and + they shall spread upon it a covering of badgers' skins, and + put to the staves of it. + +04:004:015 And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the + sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp + is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come + to bear it: but they shall not touch any holy thing, lest they + die. These things are the burden of the sons of Kohath in the + tabernacle of the congregation. + +04:004:016 And to the office of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest + pertaineth the oil for the light, and the sweet incense, and + the daily meat offering, and the anointing oil, and the + oversight of all the tabernacle, and of all that therein is, + in the sanctuary, and in the vessels thereof. + +04:004:017 And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron saying, + +04:004:018 Cut ye not off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites + from among the Levites: + +04:004:019 But thus do unto them, that they may live, and not die, when + they approach unto the most holy things: Aaron and his sons + shall go in, and appoint them every one to his service and to + his burden: + +04:004:020 But they shall not go in to see when the holy things are + covered, lest they die. + +04:004:021 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:004:022 Take also the sum of the sons of Gershon, throughout the + houses of their fathers, by their families; + +04:004:023 From thirty years old and upward until fifty years old shalt + thou number them; all that enter in to perform the service, to + do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation. + +04:004:024 This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, to + serve, and for burdens: + +04:004:025 And they shall bear the curtains of the tabernacle, and the + tabernacle of the congregation, his covering, and the covering + of the badgers' skins that is above upon it, and the hanging + for the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, + +04:004:026 And the hangings of the court, and the hanging for the door of + the gate of the court, which is by the tabernacle and by the + altar round about, and their cords, and all the instruments of + their service, and all that is made for them: so shall they + serve. + +04:004:027 At the appointment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the + service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burdens, + and in all their service: and ye shall appoint unto them in + charge all their burdens. + +04:004:028 This is the service of the families of the sons of Gershon in + the tabernacle of the congregation: and their charge shall be + under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest. + +04:004:029 As for the sons of Merari, thou shalt number them after their + families, by the house of their fathers; + +04:004:030 From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old + shalt thou number them, every one that entereth into the + service, to do the work of the tabernacle of the congregation. + +04:004:031 And this is the charge of their burden, according to all their + service in the tabernacle of the congregation; the boards of + the tabernacle, and the bars thereof, and the pillars thereof, + and sockets thereof, + +04:004:032 And the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, + and their pins, and their cords, with all their instruments, + and with all their service: and by name ye shall reckon the + instruments of the charge of their burden. + +04:004:033 This is the service of the families of the sons of Merari, + according to all their service, in the tabernacle of the + congregation, under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the + priest. + +04:004:034 And Moses and Aaron and the chief of the congregation numbered + the sons of the Kohathites after their families, and after the + house of their fathers, + +04:004:035 From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, + every one that entereth into the service, for the work in the + tabernacle of the congregation: + +04:004:036 And those that were numbered of them by their families were + two thousand seven hundred and fifty. + +04:004:037 These were they that were numbered of the families of the + Kohathites, all that might do service in the tabernacle of the + congregation, which Moses and Aaron did number according to + the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses. + +04:004:038 And those that were numbered of the sons of Gershon, + throughout their families, and by the house of their fathers, + +04:004:039 From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, + every one that entereth into the service, for the work in the + tabernacle of the congregation, + +04:004:040 Even those that were numbered of them, throughout their + families, by the house of their fathers, were two thousand and + six hundred and thirty. + +04:004:041 These are they that were numbered of the families of the sons + of Gershon, of all that might do service in the tabernacle of + the congregation, whom Moses and Aaron did number according to + the commandment of the LORD. + +04:004:042 And those that were numbered of the families of the sons of + Merari, throughout their families, by the house of their + fathers, + +04:004:043 From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, + every one that entereth into the service, for the work in the + tabernacle of the congregation, + +04:004:044 Even those that were numbered of them after their families, + were three thousand and two hundred. + +04:004:045 These be those that were numbered of the families of the sons + of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the word + of the LORD by the hand of Moses. + +04:004:046 All those that were numbered of the Levites, whom Moses and + Aaron and the chief of Israel numbered, after their families, + and after the house of their fathers, + +04:004:047 From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, + every one that came to do the service of the ministry, and the + service of the burden in the tabernacle of the congregation. + +04:004:048 Even those that were numbered of them, were eight thousand and + five hundred and fourscore, + +04:004:049 According to the commandment of the LORD they were numbered by + the hand of Moses, every one according to his service, and + according to his burden: thus were they numbered of him, as + the LORD commanded Moses. + +04:005:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:005:002 Command the children of Israel, that they put out of the camp + every leper, and every one that hath an issue, and whosoever + is defiled by the dead: + +04:005:003 Both male and female shall ye put out, without the camp shall + ye put them; that they defile not their camps, in the midst + whereof I dwell. + +04:005:004 And the children of Israel did so, and put them out without + the camp: as the LORD spake unto Moses, so did the children of + Israel. + +04:005:005 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:005:006 Speak unto the children of Israel, When a man or woman shall + commit any sin that men commit, to do a trespass against the + LORD, and that person be guilty; + +04:005:007 Then they shall confess their sin which they have done: and he + shall recompense his trespass with the principal thereof, and + add unto it the fifth part thereof, and give it unto him + against whom he hath trespassed. + +04:005:008 But if the man have no kinsman to recompense the trespass + unto, let the trespass be recompensed unto the LORD, even to + the priest; beside the ram of the atonement, whereby an + atonement shall be made for him. + +04:005:009 And every offering of all the holy things of the children of + Israel, which they bring unto the priest, shall be his. + +04:005:010 And every man's hallowed things shall be his: whatsoever any + man giveth the priest, it shall be his. + +04:005:011 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:005:012 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, If any + man's wife go aside, and commit a trespass against him, + +04:005:013 And a man lie with her carnally, and it be hid from the eyes + of her husband, and be kept close, and she be defiled, and + there be no witness against her, neither she be taken with the + manner; + +04:005:014 And the spirit of jealousy come upon him, and he be jealous of + his wife, and she be defiled: or if the spirit of jealousy + come upon him, and he be jealous of his wife, and she be not + defiled: + +04:005:015 Then shall the man bring his wife unto the priest, and he + shall bring her offering for her, the tenth part of an ephah + of barley meal; he shall pour no oil upon it, nor put + frankincense thereon; for it is an offering of jealousy, an + offering of memorial, bringing iniquity to remembrance. + +04:005:016 And the priest shall bring her near, and set her before the + LORD: + +04:005:017 And the priest shall take holy water in an earthen vessel; and + of the dust that is in the floor of the tabernacle the priest + shall take, and put it into the water: + +04:005:018 And the priest shall set the woman before the LORD, and + uncover the woman's head, and put the offering of memorial in + her hands, which is the jealousy offering: and the priest + shall have in his hand the bitter water that causeth the + curse: + +04:005:019 And the priest shall charge her by an oath, and say unto the + woman, If no man have lain with thee, and if thou hast not + gone aside to uncleanness with another instead of thy husband, + be thou free from this bitter water that causeth the curse: + +04:005:020 But if thou hast gone aside to another instead of thy husband, + and if thou be defiled, and some man have lain with thee + beside thine husband: + +04:005:021 Then the priest shall charge the woman with an oath of + cursing, and the priest shall say unto the woman, The LORD + make thee a curse and an oath among thy people, when the LORD + doth make thy thigh to rot, and thy belly to swell; + +04:005:022 And this water that causeth the curse shall go into thy + bowels, to make thy belly to swell, and thy thigh to rot: And + the woman shall say, Amen, amen. + +04:005:023 And the priest shall write these curses in a book, and he + shall blot them out with the bitter water: + +04:005:024 And he shall cause the woman to drink the bitter water that + causeth the curse: and the water that causeth the curse shall + enter into her, and become bitter. + +04:005:025 Then the priest shall take the jealousy offering out of the + woman's hand, and shall wave the offering before the LORD, and + offer it upon the altar: + +04:005:026 And the priest shall take an handful of the offering, even the + memorial thereof, and burn it upon the altar, and afterward + shall cause the woman to drink the water. + +04:005:027 And when he hath made her to drink the water, then it shall + come to pass, that, if she be defiled, and have done trespass + against her husband, that the water that causeth the curse + shall enter into her, and become bitter, and her belly shall + swell, and her thigh shall rot: and the woman shall be a curse + among her people. + +04:005:028 And if the woman be not defiled, but be clean; then she shall + be free, and shall conceive seed. + +04:005:029 This is the law of jealousies, when a wife goeth aside to + another instead of her husband, and is defiled; + +04:005:030 Or when the spirit of jealousy cometh upon him, and he be + jealous over his wife, and shall set the woman before the + LORD, and the priest shall execute upon her all this law. + +04:005:031 Then shall the man be guiltless from iniquity, and this woman + shall bear her iniquity. + +04:006:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:006:002 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When + either man or woman shall separate themselves to vow a vow of + a Nazarite, to separate themselves unto the LORD: + +04:006:003 He shall separate himself from wine and strong drink, and + shall drink no vinegar of wine, or vinegar of strong drink, + neither shall he drink any liquor of grapes, nor eat moist + grapes, or dried. + +04:006:004 All the days of his separation shall he eat nothing that is + made of the vine tree, from the kernels even to the husk. + +04:006:005 All the days of the vow of his separation there shall no razor + come upon his head: until the days be fulfilled, in the which + he separateth himself unto the LORD, he shall be holy, and + shall let the locks of the hair of his head grow. + +04:006:006 All the days that he separateth himself unto the LORD he shall + come at no dead body. + +04:006:007 He shall not make himself unclean for his father, or for his + mother, for his brother, or for his sister, when they die: + because the consecration of his God is upon his head. + +04:006:008 All the days of his separation he is holy unto the LORD. + +04:006:009 And if any man die very suddenly by him, and he hath defiled + the head of his consecration; then he shall shave his head in + the day of his cleansing, on the seventh day shall he shave + it. + +04:006:010 And on the eighth day he shall bring two turtles, or two young + pigeons, to the priest, to the door of the tabernacle of the + congregation: + +04:006:011 And the priest shall offer the one for a sin offering, and the + other for a burnt offering, and make an atonement for him, for + that he sinned by the dead, and shall hallow his head that + same day. + +04:006:012 And he shall consecrate unto the LORD the days of his + separation, and shall bring a lamb of the first year for a + trespass offering: but the days that were before shall be + lost, because his separation was defiled. + +04:006:013 And this is the law of the Nazarite, when the days of his + separation are fulfilled: he shall be brought unto the door of + the tabernacle of the congregation: + +04:006:014 And he shall offer his offering unto the LORD, one he lamb of + the first year without blemish for a burnt offering, and one + ewe lamb of the first year without blemish for a sin offering, + and one ram without blemish for peace offerings, + +04:006:015 And a basket of unleavened bread, cakes of fine flour mingled + with oil, and wafers of unleavened bread anointed with oil, + and their meat offering, and their drink offerings. + +04:006:016 And the priest shall bring them before the LORD, and shall + offer his sin offering, and his burnt offering: + +04:006:017 And he shall offer the ram for a sacrifice of peace offerings + unto the LORD, with the basket of unleavened bread: the priest + shall offer also his meat offering, and his drink offering. + +04:006:018 And the Nazarite shall shave the head of his separation at the + door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and shall take the + hair of the head of his separation, and put it in the fire + which is under the sacrifice of the peace offerings. + +04:006:019 And the priest shall take the sodden shoulder of the ram, and + one unleavened cake out of the basket, and one unleavened + wafer, and shall put them upon the hands of the Nazarite, + after the hair of his separation is shaven: + +04:006:020 And the priest shall wave them for a wave offering before the + LORD: this is holy for the priest, with the wave breast and + heave shoulder: and after that the Nazarite may drink wine. + +04:006:021 This is the law of the Nazarite who hath vowed, and of his + offering unto the LORD for his separation, beside that that + his hand shall get: according to the vow which he vowed, so he + must do after the law of his separation. + +04:006:022 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:006:023 Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye + shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them, + +04:006:024 The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: + +04:006:025 The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto + thee: + +04:006:026 The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee + peace. + +04:006:027 And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel, and I + will bless them. + +04:007:001 And it came to pass on the day that Moses had fully set up the + tabernacle, and had anointed it, and sanctified it, and all + the instruments thereof, both the altar and all the vessels + thereof, and had anointed them, and sanctified them; + +04:007:002 That the princes of Israel, heads of the house of their + fathers, who were the princes of the tribes, and were over + them that were numbered, offered: + +04:007:003 And they brought their offering before the LORD, six covered + wagons, and twelve oxen; a wagon for two of the princes, and + for each one an ox: and they brought them before the + tabernacle. + +04:007:004 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:007:005 Take it of them, that they may be to do the service of the + tabernacle of the congregation; and thou shalt give them unto + the Levites, to every man according to his service. + +04:007:006 And Moses took the wagons and the oxen, and gave them unto the + Levites. + +04:007:007 Two wagons and four oxen he gave unto the sons of Gershon, + according to their service: + +04:007:008 And four wagons and eight oxen he gave unto the sons of + Merari, according unto their service, under the hand of + Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest. + +04:007:009 But unto the sons of Kohath he gave none: because the service + of the sanctuary belonging unto them was that they should bear + upon their shoulders. + +04:007:010 And the princes offered for dedicating of the altar in the day + that it was anointed, even the princes offered their offering + before the altar. + +04:007:011 And the LORD said unto Moses, They shall offer their offering, + each prince on his day, for the dedicating of the altar. + +04:007:012 And he that offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the + son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah: + +04:007:013 And his offering was one silver charger, the weight thereof + was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy + shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them were + full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering: + +04:007:014 One spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense: + +04:007:015 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a + burnt offering: + +04:007:016 One kid of the goats for a sin offering: + +04:007:017 And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, + five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the + offering of Nahshon the son of Amminadab. + +04:007:018 On the second day Nethaneel the son of Zuar, prince of + Issachar, did offer: + +04:007:019 He offered for his offering one silver charger, the weight + whereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of + seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of + them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering: + +04:007:020 One spoon of gold of ten shekels, full of incense: + +04:007:021 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a + burnt offering: + +04:007:022 One kid of the goats for a sin offering: + +04:007:023 And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, + five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the + offering of Nethaneel the son of Zuar. + +04:007:024 On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the + children of Zebulun, did offer: + +04:007:025 His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an + hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy + shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full + of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering: + +04:007:026 One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense: + +04:007:027 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a + burnt offering: + +04:007:028 One kid of the goats for a sin offering: + +04:007:029 And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, + five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the + offering of Eliab the son of Helon. + +04:007:030 On the fourth day Elizur the son of Shedeur, prince of the + children of Reuben, did offer: + +04:007:031 His offering was one silver charger of the weight of an + hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy + shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full + of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering: + +04:007:032 One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense: + +04:007:033 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a + burnt offering: + +04:007:034 One kid of the goats for a sin offering: + +04:007:035 And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, + five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the + offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur. + +04:007:036 On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of + the children of Simeon, did offer: + +04:007:037 His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an + hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy + shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full + of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering: + +04:007:038 One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense: + +04:007:039 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a + burnt offering: + +04:007:040 One kid of the goats for a sin offering: + +04:007:041 And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, + five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the + offering of Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai. + +04:007:042 On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the + children of Gad, offered: + +04:007:043 His offering was one silver charger of the weight of an + hundred and thirty shekels, a silver bowl of seventy shekels, + after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine + flour mingled with oil for a meat offering: + +04:007:044 One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense: + +04:007:045 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a + burnt offering: + +04:007:046 One kid of the goats for a sin offering: + +04:007:047 And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, + five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the + offering of Eliasaph the son of Deuel. + +04:007:048 On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, prince of the + children of Ephraim, offered: + +04:007:049 His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an + hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy + shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full + of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering: + +04:007:050 One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense: + +04:007:051 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a + burnt offering: + +04:007:052 One kid of the goats for a sin offering: + +04:007:053 And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, + five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the + offering of Elishama the son of Ammihud. + +04:007:054 On the eighth day offered Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince + of the children of Manasseh: + +04:007:055 His offering was one silver charger of the weight of an + hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy + shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full + of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering: + +04:007:056 One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense: + +04:007:057 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a + burnt offering: + +04:007:058 One kid of the goats for a sin offering: + +04:007:059 And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, + five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the + offering of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. + +04:007:060 On the ninth day Abidan the son of Gideoni, prince of the + children of Benjamin, offered: + +04:007:061 His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an + hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy + shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full + of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering: + +04:007:062 One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense: + +04:007:063 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a + burnt offering: + +04:007:064 One kid of the goats for a sin offering: + +04:007:065 And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, + five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the + offering of Abidan the son of Gideoni. + +04:007:066 On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the + children of Dan, offered: + +04:007:067 His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an + hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy + shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full + of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering: + +04:007:068 One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense: + +04:007:069 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a + burnt offering: + +04:007:070 One kid of the goats for a sin offering: + +04:007:071 And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, + five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the + offering of Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai. + +04:007:072 On the eleventh day Pagiel the son of Ocran, prince of the + children of Asher, offered: + +04:007:073 His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an + hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy + shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full + of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering: + +04:007:074 One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense: + +04:007:075 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a + burnt offering: + +04:007:076 One kid of the goats for a sin offering: + +04:007:077 And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, + five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the + offering of Pagiel the son of Ocran. + +04:007:078 On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the + children of Naphtali, offered: + +04:007:079 His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an + hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy + shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full + of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering: + +04:007:080 One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense: + +04:007:081 One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a + burnt offering: + +04:007:082 One kid of the goats for a sin offering: + +04:007:083 And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, + five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the + offering of Ahira the son of Enan. + +04:007:084 This was the dedication of the altar, in the day when it was + anointed, by the princes of Israel: twelve chargers of silver, + twelve silver bowls, twelve spoons of gold: + +04:007:085 Each charger of silver weighing an hundred and thirty shekels, + each bowl seventy: all the silver vessels weighed two thousand + and four hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary: + +04:007:086 The golden spoons were twelve, full of incense, weighing ten + shekels apiece, after the shekel of the sanctuary: all the + gold of the spoons was an hundred and twenty shekels. + +04:007:087 All the oxen for the burnt offering were twelve bullocks, the + rams twelve, the lambs of the first year twelve, with their + meat offering: and the kids of the goats for sin offering + twelve. + +04:007:088 And all the oxen for the sacrifice of the peace offerings were + twenty and four bullocks, the rams sixty, the he goats sixty, + the lambs of the first year sixty. This was the dedication of + the altar, after that it was anointed. + +04:007:089 And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the + congregation to speak with him, then he heard the voice of one + speaking unto him from off the mercy seat that was upon the + ark of testimony, from between the two cherubims: and he spake + unto him. + +04:008:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:008:002 Speak unto Aaron and say unto him, When thou lightest the + lamps, the seven lamps shall give light over against the + candlestick. + +04:008:003 And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps thereof over against + the candlestick, as the LORD commanded Moses. + +04:008:004 And this work of the candlestick was of beaten gold, unto the + shaft thereof, unto the flowers thereof, was beaten work: + according unto the pattern which the LORD had shewed Moses, so + he made the candlestick. + +04:008:005 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:008:006 Take the Levites from among the children of Israel, and + cleanse them. + +04:008:007 And thus shalt thou do unto them, to cleanse them: Sprinkle + water of purifying upon them, and let them shave all their + flesh, and let them wash their clothes, and so make themselves + clean. + +04:008:008 Then let them take a young bullock with his meat offering, + even fine flour mingled with oil, and another young bullock + shalt thou take for a sin offering. + +04:008:009 And thou shalt bring the Levites before the tabernacle of the + congregation: and thou shalt gather the whole assembly of the + children of Israel together: + +04:008:010 And thou shalt bring the Levites before the LORD: and the + children of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites: + +04:008:011 And Aaron shall offer the Levites before the LORD for an + offering of the children of Israel, that they may execute the + service of the LORD. + +04:008:012 And the Levites shall lay their hands upon the heads of the + bullocks: and thou shalt offer the one for a sin offering, and + the other for a burnt offering, unto the LORD, to make an + atonement for the Levites. + +04:008:013 And thou shalt set the Levites before Aaron, and before his + sons, and offer them for an offering unto the LORD. + +04:008:014 Thus shalt thou separate the Levites from among the children + of Israel: and the Levites shall be mine. + +04:008:015 And after that shall the Levites go in to do the service of + the tabernacle of the congregation: and thou shalt cleanse + them, and offer them for an offering. + +04:008:016 For they are wholly given unto me from among the children of + Israel; instead of such as open every womb, even instead of + the firstborn of all the children of Israel, have I taken them + unto me. + +04:008:017 For all the firstborn of the children of Israel are mine, both + man and beast: on the day that I smote every firstborn in the + land of Egypt I sanctified them for myself. + +04:008:018 And I have taken the Levites for all the firstborn of the + children of Israel. + +04:008:019 And 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. + +04:008:020 And Moses, and Aaron, and all the congregation of the children + of Israel, did to the Levites according unto all that the LORD + commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so did the children of + Israel unto them. + +04:008:021 And the Levites were purified, and they washed their clothes; + and Aaron offered them as an offering before the LORD; and + Aaron made an atonement for them to cleanse them. + +04:008:022 And after that went the Levites in to do their service in the + tabernacle of the congregation before Aaron, and before his + sons: as the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the Levites, + so did they unto them. + +04:008:023 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:008:024 This is it that belongeth unto the Levites: from twenty and + five years old and upward they shall go in to wait upon the + service of the tabernacle of the congregation: + +04:008:025 And from the age of fifty years they shall cease waiting upon + the service thereof, and shall serve no more: + +04:008:026 But shall minister with their brethren in the tabernacle of + the congregation, to keep the charge, and shall do no service. + Thus shalt thou do unto the Levites touching their charge. + +04:009:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in + the first month of the second year after they were come out of + the land of Egypt, saying, + +04:009:002 Let the children of Israel also keep the passover at his + appointed season. + +04:009:003 In the fourteenth day of this month, at even, ye shall keep it + in his appointed season: according to all the rites of it, and + according to all the ceremonies thereof, shall ye keep it. + +04:009:004 And Moses spake unto the children of Israel, that they should + keep the passover. + +04:009:005 And they kept the passover on the fourteenth day of the first + month at even in the wilderness of Sinai: according to all + that the LORD commanded Moses, so did the children of Israel. + +04:009:006 And there were certain men, who were defiled by the dead body + of a man, that they could not keep the passover on that day: + and they came before Moses and before Aaron on that day: + +04:009:007 And those men said unto him, We are defiled by the dead body + of a man: wherefore are we kept back, that we may not offer an + offering of the LORD in his appointed season among the + children of Israel? + +04:009:008 And Moses said unto them, Stand still, and I will hear what + the LORD will command concerning you. + +04:009:009 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:009:010 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If any man of you + or of your posterity shall be unclean by reason of a dead + body, or be in a journey afar off, yet he shall keep the + passover unto the LORD. + +04:009:011 The fourteenth day of the second month at even they shall keep + it, and eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs. + +04:009:012 They shall leave none of it unto the morning, nor break any + bone of it: according to all the ordinances of the passover + they shall keep it. + +04:009:013 But the man that is clean, and is not in a journey, and + forbeareth to keep the passover, even the same soul shall be + cut off from among his people: because he brought not the + offering of the LORD in his appointed season, that man shall + bear his sin. + +04:009:014 And if a stranger shall sojourn among you, and will keep the + passover unto the LORD; according to the ordinance of the + passover, and according to the manner thereof, so shall he do: + ye shall have one ordinance, both for the stranger, and for + him that was born in the land. + +04:009:015 And on the day that the tabernacle was reared up the cloud + covered the tabernacle, namely, the tent of the testimony: and + at even there was upon the tabernacle as it were the + appearance of fire, until the morning. + +04:009:016 So it was alway: the cloud covered it by day, and the + appearance of fire by night. + +04:009:017 And when the cloud was taken up from the tabernacle, then + after that the children of Israel journeyed: and in the place + where the cloud abode, there the children of Israel pitched + their tents. + +04:009:018 At the commandment of the LORD the children of Israel + journeyed, and at the commandment of the LORD they pitched: as + long as the cloud abode upon the tabernacle they rested in + their tents. + +04:009:019 And when the cloud tarried long upon the tabernacle many days, + then the children of Israel kept the charge of the LORD, and + journeyed not. + +04:009:020 And so it was, when the cloud was a few days upon the + tabernacle; according to the commandment of the LORD they + abode in their tents, and according to the commandment of the + LORD they journeyed. + +04:009:021 And so it was, when the cloud abode from even unto the + morning, and that the cloud was taken up in the morning, then + they journeyed: whether it was by day or by night that the + cloud was taken up, they journeyed. + +04:009:022 Or whether it were two days, or a month, or a year, that the + cloud tarried upon the tabernacle, remaining thereon, the + children of Israel abode in their tents, and journeyed not: + but when it was taken up, they journeyed. + +04:009:023 At the commandment of the LORD they rested in the tents, and + at the commandment of the LORD they journeyed: they kept the + charge of the LORD, at the commandment of the LORD by the hand + of Moses. + +04:010:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:010:002 Make thee two trumpets of silver; of a whole piece shalt thou + make them: that thou mayest use them for the calling of the + assembly, and for the journeying of the camps. + +04:010:003 And when they shall blow with them, all the assembly shall + assemble themselves to thee at the door of the tabernacle of + the congregation. + +04:010:004 And if they blow but with one trumpet, then the princes, which + are heads of the thousands of Israel, shall gather themselves + unto thee. + +04:010:005 When ye blow an alarm, then the camps that lie on the east + parts shall go forward. + +04:010:006 When ye blow an alarm the second time, then the camps that lie + on the south side shall take their journey: they shall blow an + alarm for their journeys. + +04:010:007 But when the congregation is to be gathered together, ye shall + blow, but ye shall not sound an alarm. + +04:010:008 And the sons of Aaron, the priests, shall blow with the + trumpets; and they shall be to you for an ordinance for ever + throughout your generations. + +04:010:009 And if ye go to war in your land against the enemy that + oppresseth you, then ye shall blow an alarm with the trumpets; + and ye shall be remembered before the LORD your God, and ye + shall be saved from your enemies. + +04:010:010 Also in the day of your gladness, and in your solemn days, and + in the beginnings of your months, ye shall blow with the + trumpets over your burnt offerings, and over the sacrifices of + your peace offerings; that they may be to you for a memorial + before your God: I am the LORD your God. + +04:010:011 And it came to pass on the twentieth day of the second month, + in the second year, that the cloud was taken up from off the + tabernacle of the testimony. + +04:010:012 And the children of Israel took their journeys out of the + wilderness of Sinai; and the cloud rested in the wilderness of + Paran. + +04:010:013 And they first took their journey according to the commandment + of the LORD by the hand of Moses. + +04:010:014 In the first place went the standard of the camp of the + children of Judah according to their armies: and over his host + was Nahshon the son of Amminadab. + +04:010:015 And over the host of the tribe of the children of Issachar was + Nethaneel the son of Zuar. + +04:010:016 And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was + Eliab the son of Helon. + +04:010:017 And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and + the sons of Merari set forward, bearing the tabernacle. + +04:010:018 And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according + to their armies: and over his host was Elizur the son of + Shedeur. + +04:010:019 And over the host of the tribe of the children of Simeon was + Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai. + +04:010:020 And over the host of the tribe of the children of Gad was + Eliasaph the son of Deuel. + +04:010:021 And the Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary: and the + other did set up the tabernacle against they came. + +04:010:022 And the standard of the camp of the children of Ephraim set + forward according to their armies: and over his host was + Elishama the son of Ammihud. + +04:010:023 And over the host of the tribe of the children of Manasseh was + Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. + +04:010:024 And over the host of the tribe of the children of Benjamin was + Abidan the son of Gideoni. + +04:010:025 And the standard of the camp of the children of Dan set + forward, which was the rereward of all the camps throughout + their hosts: and over his host was Ahiezer the son of + Ammishaddai. + +04:010:026 And over the host of the tribe of the children of Asher was + Pagiel the son of Ocran. + +04:010:027 And over the host of the tribe of the children of Naphtali was + Ahira the son of Enan. + +04:010:028 Thus were the journeyings of the children of Israel according + to their armies, when they set forward. + +04:010:029 And Moses said unto Hobab, the son of Raguel the Midianite, + Moses' father in law, We are journeying unto the place of + which the LORD said, I will give it you: come thou with us, + and we will do thee good: for the LORD hath spoken good + concerning Israel. + +04:010:030 And he said unto him, I will not go; but I will depart to mine + own land, and to my kindred. + +04:010:031 And he said, Leave us not, I pray thee; forasmuch as thou + knowest how we are to encamp in the wilderness, and thou + mayest be to us instead of eyes. + +04:010:032 And it shall be, if thou go with us, yea, it shall be, that + what goodness the LORD shall do unto us, the same will we do + unto thee. + +04:010:033 And they departed from the mount of the LORD three days' + journey: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD went before + them in the three days' journey, to search out a resting place + for them. + +04:010:034 And the cloud of the LORD was upon them by day, when they went + out of the camp. + +04:010:035 And it came to pass, when the ark set forward, that Moses + said, Rise up, LORD, and let thine enemies be scattered; and + let them that hate thee flee before thee. + +04:010:036 And when it rested, he said, Return, O LORD, unto the many + thousands of Israel. + +04:011:001 And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and + the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of + the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the + uttermost parts of the camp. + +04:011:002 And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed unto + the LORD, the fire was quenched. + +04:011:003 And he called the name of the place Taberah: because the fire + of the LORD burnt among them. + +04:011:004 And the mixt multitude that was among them fell a lusting: and + the children of Israel also wept again, and said, Who shall + give us flesh to eat? + +04:011:005 We remember the fish, which we did eat in Egypt freely; the + cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and + the garlick: + +04:011:006 But now our soul is dried away: there is nothing at all, + beside this manna, before our eyes. + +04:011:007 And the manna was as coriander seed, and the colour thereof as + the colour of bdellium. + +04:011:008 And the people went about, and gathered it, and ground it in + mills, or beat it in a mortar, and baked it in pans, and made + cakes of it: and the taste of it was as the taste of fresh + oil. + +04:011:009 And when the dew fell upon the camp in the night, the manna + fell upon it. + +04:011:010 Then Moses heard the people weep throughout their families, + every man in the door of his tent: and the anger of the LORD + was kindled greatly; Moses also was displeased. + +04:011:011 And Moses said unto the LORD, Wherefore hast thou afflicted + thy servant? and wherefore have I not found favour in thy + sight, that thou layest the burden of all this people upon me? + +04:011:012 Have I conceived all this people? have I begotten them, that + thou shouldest say unto me, Carry them in thy bosom, as a + nursing father beareth the sucking child, unto the land which + thou swarest unto their fathers? + +04:011:013 Whence should I have flesh to give unto all this people? for + they weep unto me, saying, Give us flesh, that we may eat. + +04:011:014 I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too + heavy for me. + +04:011:015 And if thou deal thus with me, kill me, I pray thee, out of + hand, if I have found favour in thy sight; and let me not see + my wretchedness. + +04:011:016 And the LORD said unto Moses, Gather unto me seventy men of + the elders of Israel, whom thou knowest to be the elders of + the people, and officers over them; and bring them unto the + tabernacle of the congregation, that they may stand there with + thee. + +04:011:017 And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take + of the spirit which is upon thee, and will put it upon them; + and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that + thou bear it not thyself alone. + +04:011:018 And say thou unto the people, Sanctify yourselves against to + morrow, and ye shall eat flesh: for ye have wept in the ears + of the LORD, saying, Who shall give us flesh to eat? for it + was well with us in Egypt: therefore the LORD will give you + flesh, and ye shall eat. + +04:011:019 Ye shall not eat one day, nor two days, nor five days, neither + ten days, nor twenty days; + +04:011:020 But even a whole month, until it come out at your nostrils, + and it be loathsome unto you: because that ye have despised + the LORD which is among you, and have wept before him, saying, + Why came we forth out of Egypt? + +04:011:021 And Moses said, The people, among whom I am, are six hundred + thousand footmen; and thou hast said, I will give them flesh, + that they may eat a whole month. + +04:011:022 Shall the flocks and the herds be slain for them, to suffice + them? or shall all the fish of the sea be gathered together + for them, to suffice them? + +04:011:023 And the LORD said unto Moses, Is the LORD's hand waxed short? + thou shalt see now whether my word shall come to pass unto + thee or not. + +04:011:024 And Moses went out, and told the people the words of the LORD, + and gathered the seventy men of the elders of the people, and + set them round about the tabernacle. + +04:011:025 And the LORD came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and + took of the spirit that was upon him, and gave it unto the + seventy elders: and it came to pass, that, when the spirit + rested upon them, they prophesied, and did not cease. + +04:011:026 But there remained two of the men in the camp, the name of the + one was Eldad, and the name of the other Medad: and the spirit + rested upon them; and they were of them that were written, but + went not out unto the tabernacle: and they prophesied in the + camp. + +04:011:027 And there ran a young man, and told Moses, and said, Eldad and + Medad do prophesy in the camp. + +04:011:028 And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of Moses, one of his + young men, answered and said, My lord Moses, forbid them. + +04:011:029 And Moses said unto him, Enviest thou for my sake? would God + that all the LORD's people were prophets, and that the LORD + would put his spirit upon them! + +04:011:030 And Moses gat him into the camp, he and the elders of Israel. + +04:011:031 And there went forth a wind from the LORD, and brought quails + from the sea, and let them fall by the camp, as it were a + day's journey on this side, and as it were a day's journey on + the other side, round about the camp, and as it were two + cubits high upon the face of the earth. + +04:011:032 And the people stood up all that day, and all that night, and + all the next day, and they gathered the quails: he that + gathered least gathered ten homers: and they spread them all + abroad for themselves round about the camp. + +04:011:033 And while the flesh was yet between their teeth, ere it was + chewed, the wrath of the LORD was kindled against the people, + and the LORD smote the people with a very great plague. + +04:011:034 And he called the name of that place Kibrothhattaavah: because + there they buried the people that lusted. + +04:011:035 And the people journeyed from Kibrothhattaavah unto Hazeroth; + and abode at Hazeroth. + +04:012:001 And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the + Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an + Ethiopian woman. + +04:012:002 And they said, Hath the LORD indeed spoken only by Moses? hath + he not spoken also by us? And the LORD heard it. + +04:012:003 (Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were + upon the face of the earth.) + +04:012:004 And the LORD spake suddenly unto Moses, and unto Aaron, and + unto Miriam, Come out ye three unto the tabernacle of the + congregation. And they three came out. + +04:012:005 And the LORD came down in the pillar of the cloud, and stood + in the door of the tabernacle, and called Aaron and Miriam: + and they both came forth. + +04:012:006 And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among + you, I the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, + and will speak unto him in a dream. + +04:012:007 My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house. + +04:012:008 With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not + in dark speeches; and the similitude of the LORD shall he + behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my + servant Moses? + +04:012:009 And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and he + departed. + +04:012:010 And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and, behold, + Miriam became leprous, white as snow: and Aaron looked upon + Miriam, and, behold, she was leprous. + +04:012:011 And Aaron said unto Moses, Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, lay + not the sin upon us, wherein we have done foolishly, and + wherein we have sinned. + +04:012:012 Let her not be as one dead, of whom the flesh is half consumed + when he cometh out of his mother's womb. + +04:012:013 And Moses cried unto the LORD, saying, Heal her now, O God, I + beseech thee. + +04:012:014 And the LORD said unto Moses, If her father had but spit in + her face, should she not be ashamed seven days? let her be + shut out from the camp seven days, and after that let her be + received in again. + +04:012:015 And Miriam was shut out from the camp seven days: and the + people journeyed not till Miriam was brought in again. + +04:012:016 And afterward the people removed from Hazeroth, and pitched in + the wilderness of Paran. + +04:013:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:013:002 Send thou men, that they may search the land of Canaan, which + I give unto the children of Israel: of every tribe of their + fathers shall ye send a man, every one a ruler among them. + +04:013:003 And Moses by the commandment of the LORD sent them from the + wilderness of Paran: all those men were heads of the children + of Israel. + +04:013:004 And these were their names: of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua + the son of Zaccur. + +04:013:005 Of the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori. + +04:013:006 Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh. + +04:013:007 Of the tribe of Issachar, Igal the son of Joseph. + +04:013:008 Of the tribe of Ephraim, Oshea the son of Nun. + +04:013:009 Of the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Raphu. + +04:013:010 Of the tribe of Zebulun, Gaddiel the son of Sodi. + +04:013:011 Of the tribe of Joseph, namely, of the tribe of Manasseh, + Gaddi the son of Susi. + +04:013:012 Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli. + +04:013:013 Of the tribe of Asher, Sethur the son of Michael. + +04:013:014 Of the tribe of Naphtali, Nahbi the son of Vophsi. + +04:013:015 Of the tribe of Gad, Geuel the son of Machi. + +04:013:016 These are the names of the men which Moses sent to spy out the + land. And Moses called Oshea the son of Nun Jehoshua. + +04:013:017 And Moses sent them to spy out the land of Canaan, and said + unto them, Get you up this way southward, and go up into the + mountain: + +04:013:018 And see the land, what it is, and the people that dwelleth + therein, whether they be strong or weak, few or many; + +04:013:019 And what the land is that they dwell in, whether it be good or + bad; and what cities they be that they dwell in, whether in + tents, or in strong holds; + +04:013:020 And what the land is, whether it be fat or lean, whether there + be wood therein, or not. And be ye of good courage, and bring + of the fruit of the land. Now the time was the time of the + firstripe grapes. + +04:013:021 So they went up, and searched the land from the wilderness of + Zin unto Rehob, as men come to Hamath. + +04:013:022 And they ascended by the south, and came unto Hebron; where + Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the children of Anak, were. (Now + Hebron was built seven years before Zoan in Egypt.) + +04:013:023 And they came unto the brook of Eshcol, and cut down from + thence a branch with one cluster of grapes, and they bare it + between two upon a staff; and they brought of the + pomegranates, and of the figs. + +04:013:024 The place was called the brook Eshcol, because of the cluster + of grapes which the children of Israel cut down from thence. + +04:013:025 And they returned from searching of the land after forty days. + +04:013:026 And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the + congregation of the children of Israel, unto the wilderness of + Paran, to Kadesh; and brought back word unto them, and unto + all the congregation, and shewed them the fruit of the land. + +04:013:027 And they told him, and said, We came unto the land whither + thou sentest us, and surely it floweth with milk and honey; + and this is the fruit of it. + +04:013:028 Nevertheless the people be strong that dwell in the land, and + the cities are walled, and very great: and moreover we saw the + children of Anak there. + +04:013:029 The Amalekites dwell in the land of the south: and the + Hittites, and the Jebusites, and the Amorites, dwell in the + mountains: and the Canaanites dwell by the sea, and by the + coast of Jordan. + +04:013:030 And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go + up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome + it. + +04:013:031 But the men that went up with him said, We be not able to go + up against the people; for they are stronger than we. + +04:013:032 And they brought up an evil report of the land which they had + searched unto the children of Israel, saying, The land, + through which we have gone to search it, is a land that eateth + up the inhabitants thereof; and all the people that we saw in + it are men of a great stature. + +04:013:033 And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of + the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and + so we were in their sight. + +04:014:001 And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and + the people wept that night. + +04:014:002 And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and + against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, + Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God + we had died in this wilderness! + +04:014:003 And wherefore hath the LORD brought us unto this land, to fall + by the sword, that our wives and our children should be a + prey? were it not better for us to return into Egypt? + +04:014:004 And they said one to another, Let us make a captain, and let + us return into Egypt. + +04:014:005 Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the + assembly of the congregation of the children of Israel. + +04:014:006 And Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, + which were of them that searched the land, rent their clothes: + +04:014:007 And they spake unto all the company of the children of Israel, + saying, The land, which we passed through to search it, is an + exceeding good land. + +04:014:008 If the LORD delight in us, then he will bring us into this + land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and + honey. + +04:014:009 Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people + of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is + departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not. + +04:014:010 But all the congregation bade stone them with stones. And the + glory of the LORD appeared in the tabernacle of the + congregation before all the children of Israel. + +04:014:011 And the LORD said unto Moses, How long will this people + provoke me? and how long will it be ere they believe me, for + all the signs which I have shewed among them? + +04:014:012 I will smite them with the pestilence, and disinherit them, + and will make of thee a greater nation and mightier than they. + +04:014:013 And Moses said unto the LORD, Then the Egyptians shall hear + it, (for thou broughtest up this people in thy might from + among them;) + +04:014:014 And they will tell it to the inhabitants of this land: for + they have heard that thou LORD art among this people, that + thou LORD art seen face to face, and that thy cloud standeth + over them, and that thou goest before them, by day time in a + pillar of a cloud, and in a pillar of fire by night. + +04:014:015 Now if thou shalt kill all this people as one man, then the + nations which have heard the fame of thee will speak, saying, + +04:014:016 Because the LORD was not able to bring this people into the + land which he sware unto them, therefore he hath slain them in + the wilderness. + +04:014:017 And now, I beseech thee, let the power of my Lord be great, + according as thou hast spoken, saying, + +04:014:018 The LORD is longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving + iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing the + guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children + unto the third and fourth generation. + +04:014:019 Pardon, I beseech thee, the iniquity of this people according + unto the greatness of thy mercy, and as thou hast forgiven + this people, from Egypt even until now. + +04:014:020 And the LORD said, I have pardoned according to thy word: + +04:014:021 But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the + glory of the LORD. + +04:014:022 Because all those men which have seen my glory, and my + miracles, which I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have + tempted me now these ten times, and have not hearkened to my + voice; + +04:014:023 Surely they shall not see the land which I sware unto their + fathers, neither shall any of them that provoked me see it: + +04:014:024 But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, + and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land + whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it. + +04:014:025 (Now the Amalekites and the Canaanites dwelt in the valley.) + Tomorrow turn you, and get you into the wilderness by the way + of the Red sea. + +04:014:026 And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying, + +04:014:027 How long shall I bear with this evil congregation, which + murmur against me? I have heard the murmurings of the children + of Israel, which they murmur against me. + +04:014:028 Say unto them, As truly as I live, saith the LORD, as ye have + spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you: + +04:014:029 Your carcases shall fall in this wilderness; and all that were + numbered of you, according to your whole number, from twenty + years old and upward which have murmured against me. + +04:014:030 Doubtless ye shall not come into the land, concerning which I + sware to make you dwell therein, save Caleb the son of + Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun. + +04:014:031 But your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, them + will I bring in, and they shall know the land which ye have + despised. + +04:014:032 But as for you, your carcases, they shall fall in this + wilderness. + +04:014:033 And your children shall wander in the wilderness forty years, + and bear your whoredoms, until your carcases be wasted in the + wilderness. + +04:014:034 After the number of the days in which ye searched the land, + even forty days, each day for a year, shall ye bear your + iniquities, even forty years, and ye shall know my breach of + promise. + +04:014:035 I the LORD have said, I will surely do it unto all this evil + congregation, that are gathered together against me: in this + wilderness they shall be consumed, and there they shall die. + +04:014:036 And the men, which Moses sent to search the land, who + returned, and made all the congregation to murmur against him, + by bringing up a slander upon the land, + +04:014:037 Even those men that did bring up the evil report upon the + land, died by the plague before the LORD. + +04:014:038 But Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, + which were of the men that went to search the land, lived + still. + +04:014:039 And Moses told these sayings unto all the children of Israel: + and the people mourned greatly. + +04:014:040 And they rose up early in the morning, and gat them up into + the top of the mountain, saying, Lo, we be here, and will go + up unto the place which the LORD hath promised: for we have + sinned. + +04:014:041 And Moses said, Wherefore now do ye transgress the commandment + of the LORD? but it shall not prosper. + +04:014:042 Go not up, for the LORD is not among you; that ye be not + smitten before your enemies. + +04:014:043 For the Amalekites and the Canaanites are there before you, + and ye shall fall by the sword: because ye are turned away + from the LORD, therefore the LORD will not be with you. + +04:014:044 But they presumed to go up unto the hill top: nevertheless the + ark of the covenant of the LORD, and Moses, departed not out + of the camp. + +04:014:045 Then the Amalekites came down, and the Canaanites which dwelt + in that hill, and smote them, and discomfited them, even unto + Hormah. + +04:015:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:015:002 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye + be come into the land of your habitations, which I give unto + you, + +04:015:003 And will make an offering by fire unto the LORD, a burnt + offering, or a sacrifice in performing a vow, or in a freewill + offering, or in your solemn feasts, to make a sweet savour + unto the LORD, of the herd or of the flock: + +04:015:004 Then shall he that offereth his offering unto the LORD bring a + meat offering of a tenth deal of flour mingled with the fourth + part of an hin of oil. + +04:015:005 And the fourth part of an hin of wine for a drink offering + shalt thou prepare with the burnt offering or sacrifice, for + one lamb. + +04:015:006 Or for a ram, thou shalt prepare for a meat offering two tenth + deals of flour mingled with the third part of an hin of oil. + +04:015:007 And for a drink offering thou shalt offer the third part of an + hin of wine, for a sweet savour unto the LORD. + +04:015:008 And when thou preparest a bullock for a burnt offering, or for + a sacrifice in performing a vow, or peace offerings unto the + LORD: + +04:015:009 Then shall he bring with a bullock a meat offering of three + tenth deals of flour mingled with half an hin of oil. + +04:015:010 And thou shalt bring for a drink offering half an hin of wine, + for an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD. + +04:015:011 Thus shall it be done for one bullock, or for one ram, or for + a lamb, or a kid. + +04:015:012 According to the number that ye shall prepare, so shall ye do + to every one according to their number. + +04:015:013 All that are born of the country shall do these things after + this manner, in offering an offering made by fire, of a sweet + savour unto the LORD. + +04:015:014 And if a stranger sojourn with you, or whosoever be among you + in your generations, and will offer an offering made by fire, + of a sweet savour unto the LORD; as ye do, so he shall do. + +04:015:015 One ordinance shall be both for you of the congregation, and + also for the stranger that sojourneth with you, an ordinance + for ever in your generations: as ye are, so shall the stranger + be before the LORD. + +04:015:016 One law and one manner shall be for you, and for the stranger + that sojourneth with you. + +04:015:017 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:015:018 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye + come into the land whither I bring you, + +04:015:019 Then it shall be, that, when ye eat of the bread of the land, + ye shall offer up an heave offering unto the LORD. + +04:015:020 Ye shall offer up a cake of the first of your dough for an + heave offering: as ye do the heave offering of the + threshingfloor, so shall ye heave it. + +04:015:021 Of the first of your dough ye shall give unto the LORD an + heave offering in your generations. + +04:015:022 And if ye have erred, and not observed all these commandments, + which the LORD hath spoken unto Moses, + +04:015:023 Even all that the LORD hath commanded you by the hand of + Moses, from the day that the LORD commanded Moses, and + henceforward among your generations; + +04:015:024 Then it shall be, if ought be committed by ignorance without + the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation + shall offer one young bullock for a burnt offering, for a + sweet savour unto the LORD, with his meat offering, and his + drink offering, according to the manner, and one kid of the + goats for a sin offering. + +04:015:025 And the priest shall make an atonement for all the + congregation of the children of Israel, and it shall be + forgiven them; for it is ignorance: and they shall bring their + offering, a sacrifice made by fire unto the LORD, and their + sin offering before the LORD, for their ignorance: + +04:015:026 And it shall be forgiven all the congregation of the children + of Israel, and the stranger that sojourneth among them; seeing + all the people were in ignorance. + +04:015:027 And if any soul sin through ignorance, then he shall bring a + she goat of the first year for a sin offering. + +04:015:028 And the priest shall make an atonement for the soul that + sinneth ignorantly, when he sinneth by ignorance before the + LORD, to make an atonement for him; and it shall be forgiven + him. + +04:015:029 Ye shall have one law for him that sinneth through ignorance, + both for him that is born among the children of Israel, and + for the stranger that sojourneth among them. + +04:015:030 But the soul that doeth ought presumptuously, whether he be + born in the land, or a stranger, the same reproacheth the + LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from among his people. + +04:015:031 Because he hath despised the word of the LORD, and hath broken + his commandment, that soul shall utterly be cut off; his + iniquity shall be upon him. + +04:015:032 And while the children of Israel were in the wilderness, they + found a man that gathered sticks upon the sabbath day. + +04:015:033 And they that found him gathering sticks brought him unto + Moses and Aaron, and unto all the congregation. + +04:015:034 And they put him in ward, because it was not declared what + should be done to him. + +04:015:035 And the LORD said unto Moses, The man shall be surely put to + death: all the congregation shall stone him with stones + without the camp. + +04:015:036 And all the congregation brought him without the camp, and + stoned him with stones, and he died; as the LORD commanded + Moses. + +04:015:037 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:015:038 Speak unto the children of Israel, and bid them that they make + them fringes in the borders of their garments throughout their + generations, and that they put upon the fringe of the borders + a ribband of blue: + +04:015:039 And it shall be unto you for a fringe, that ye may look upon + it, and remember all the commandments of the LORD, and do + them; and that ye seek not after your own heart and your own + eyes, after which ye use to go a whoring: + +04:015:040 That ye may remember, and do all my commandments, and be holy + unto your God. + +04:015:041 I am the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of + Egypt, to be your God: I am the LORD your God. + +04:016:001 Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of + Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the + son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men: + +04:016:002 And they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of + Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the assembly, famous + in the congregation, men of renown: + +04:016:003 And they gathered themselves together against Moses and + against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, + seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and + the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves + above the congregation of the LORD? + +04:016:004 And when Moses heard it, he fell upon his face: + +04:016:005 And he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even + to morrow the LORD will shew who are his, and who is holy; and + will cause him to come near unto him: even him whom he hath + chosen will he cause to come near unto him. + +04:016:006 This do; Take you censers, Korah, and all his company; + +04:016:007 And put fire therein, and put incense in them before the LORD + to morrow: and it shall be that the man whom the LORD doth + choose, he shall be holy: ye take too much upon you, ye sons + of Levi. + +04:016:008 And Moses said unto Korah, Hear, I pray you, ye sons of Levi: + +04:016:009 Seemeth it but a small thing unto you, that the God of Israel + hath separated you from the congregation of Israel, to bring + you near to himself to do the service of the tabernacle of the + LORD, and to stand before the congregation to minister unto + them? + +04:016:010 And he hath brought thee near to him, and all thy brethren the + sons of Levi with thee: and seek ye the priesthood also? + +04:016:011 For which cause both thou and all thy company are gathered + together against the LORD: and what is Aaron, that ye murmur + against him? + +04:016:012 And Moses sent to call Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab: + which said, We will not come up: + +04:016:013 Is it a small thing that thou hast brought us up out of a land + that floweth with milk and honey, to kill us in the + wilderness, except thou make thyself altogether a prince over + us? + +04:016:014 Moreover thou hast not brought us into a land that floweth + with milk and honey, or given us inheritance of fields and + vineyards: wilt thou put out the eyes of these men? we will + not come up. + +04:016:015 And Moses was very wroth, and said unto the LORD, Respect not + thou their offering: I have not taken one ass from them, + neither have I hurt one of them. + +04:016:016 And Moses said unto Korah, Be thou and all thy company before + the LORD, thou, and they, and Aaron, to morrow: + +04:016:017 And take every man his censer, and put incense in them, and + bring ye before the LORD every man his censer, two hundred and + fifty censers; thou also, and Aaron, each of you his censer. + +04:016:018 And they took every man his censer, and put fire in them, and + laid incense thereon, and stood in the door of the tabernacle + of the congregation with Moses and Aaron. + +04:016:019 And Korah gathered all the congregation against them unto the + door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and the glory of + the LORD appeared unto all the congregation. + +04:016:020 And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying, + +04:016:021 Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may + consume them in a moment. + +04:016:022 And they fell upon their faces, and said, O God, the God of + the spirits of all flesh, shall one man sin, and wilt thou be + wroth with all the congregation? + +04:016:023 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:016:024 Speak unto the congregation, saying, Get you up from about the + tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. + +04:016:025 And Moses rose up and went unto Dathan and Abiram; and the + elders of Israel followed him. + +04:016:026 And he spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray + you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of + their's, lest ye be consumed in all their sins. + +04:016:027 So they gat up from the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and + Abiram, on every side: and Dathan and Abiram came out, and + stood in the door of their tents, and their wives, and their + sons, and their little children. + +04:016:028 And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that the LORD hath sent + me to do all these works; for I have not done them of mine own + mind. + +04:016:029 If these men die the common death of all men, or if they be + visited after the visitation of all men; then the LORD hath + not sent me. + +04:016:030 But if the LORD make a new thing, and the earth open her + mouth, and swallow them up, with all that appertain unto them, + and they go down quick into the pit; then ye shall understand + that these men have provoked the LORD. + +04:016:031 And it came to pass, as he had made an end of speaking all + these words, that the ground clave asunder that was under + them: + +04:016:032 And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and + their houses, and all the men that appertained unto Korah, and + all their goods. + +04:016:033 They, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into + the pit, and the earth closed upon them: and they perished + from among the congregation. + +04:016:034 And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of + them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also. + +04:016:035 And there came out a fire from the LORD, and consumed the two + hundred and fifty men that offered incense. + +04:016:036 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:016:037 Speak unto Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, that he take + up the censers out of the burning, and scatter thou the fire + yonder; for they are hallowed. + +04:016:038 The censers of these sinners against their own souls, let them + make them broad plates for a covering of the altar: for they + offered them before the LORD, therefore they are hallowed: and + they shall be a sign unto the children of Israel. + +04:016:039 And Eleazar the priest took the brasen censers, wherewith they + that were burnt had offered; and they were made broad plates + for a covering of the altar: + +04:016:040 To be a memorial unto the children of Israel, that no + stranger, which is not of the seed of Aaron, come near to + offer incense before the LORD; that he be not as Korah, and as + his company: as the LORD said to him by the hand of Moses. + +04:016:041 But on the morrow all the congregation of the children of + Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron, saying, Ye + have killed the people of the LORD. + +04:016:042 And it came to pass, when the congregation was gathered + against Moses and against Aaron, that they looked toward the + tabernacle of the congregation: and, behold, the cloud covered + it, and the glory of the LORD appeared. + +04:016:043 And Moses and Aaron came before the tabernacle of the + congregation. + +04:016:044 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:016:045 Get you up from among this congregation, that I may consume + them as in a moment. And they fell upon their faces. + +04:016:046 And Moses said unto Aaron, Take a censer, and put fire therein + from off the altar, and put on incense, and go quickly unto + the congregation, and make an atonement for them: for there is + wrath gone out from the LORD; the plague is begun. + +04:016:047 And Aaron took as Moses commanded, and ran into the midst of + the congregation; and, behold, the plague was begun among the + people: and he put on incense, and made an atonement for the + people. + +04:016:048 And he stood between the dead and the living; and the plague + was stayed. + +04:016:049 Now they that died in the plague were fourteen thousand and + seven hundred, beside them that died about the matter of + Korah. + +04:016:050 And Aaron returned unto Moses unto the door of the tabernacle + of the congregation: and the plague was stayed. + +04:017:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:017:002 Speak unto the children of Israel, and take of every one of + them a rod according to the house of their fathers, of all + their princes according to the house of their fathers twelve + rods: write thou every man's name upon his rod. + +04:017:003 And thou shalt write Aaron's name upon the rod of Levi: for + one rod shall be for the head of the house of their fathers. + +04:017:004 And thou shalt lay them up in the tabernacle of the + congregation before the testimony, where I will meet with you. + +04:017:005 And it shall come to pass, that the man's rod, whom I shall + choose, shall blossom: and I will make to cease from me the + murmurings of the children of Israel, whereby they murmur + against you. + +04:017:006 And Moses spake unto the children of Israel, and every one of + their princes gave him a rod apiece, for each prince one, + according to their fathers' houses, even twelve rods: and the + rod of Aaron was among their rods. + +04:017:007 And Moses laid up the rods before the LORD in the tabernacle + of witness. + +04:017:008 And it came to pass, that on the morrow Moses went into the + tabernacle of witness; and, behold, the rod of Aaron for the + house of Levi was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed + blossoms, and yielded almonds. + +04:017:009 And Moses brought out all the rods from before the LORD unto + all the children of Israel: and they looked, and took every + man his rod. + +04:017:010 And the LORD said unto Moses, Bring Aaron's rod again before + the testimony, to be kept for a token against the rebels; and + thou shalt quite take away their murmurings from me, that they + die not. + +04:017:011 And Moses did so: as the LORD commanded him, so did he. + +04:017:012 And the children of Israel spake unto Moses, saying, Behold, + we die, we perish, we all perish. + +04:017:013 Whosoever cometh any thing near unto the tabernacle of the + LORD shall die: shall we be consumed with dying? + +04:018:001 And the LORD said unto Aaron, Thou and thy sons and thy + father's house with thee shall bear the iniquity of the + sanctuary: and thou and thy sons with thee shall bear the + iniquity of your priesthood. + +04:018:002 And thy brethren also of the tribe of Levi, the tribe of thy + father, bring thou with thee, that they may be joined unto + thee, and minister unto thee: but thou and thy sons with thee + shall minister before the tabernacle of witness. + +04:018:003 And they shall keep thy charge, and the charge of all the + tabernacle: only they shall not come nigh the vessels of the + sanctuary and the altar, that neither they, nor ye also, die. + +04:018:004 And they shall be joined unto thee, and keep the charge of the + tabernacle of the congregation, for all the service of the + tabernacle: and a stranger shall not come nigh unto you. + +04:018:005 And ye shall keep the charge of the sanctuary, and the charge + of the altar: that there be no wrath any more upon the + children of Israel. + +04:018:006 And I, behold, I have taken your brethren the Levites from + among the children of Israel: to you they are given as a gift + for the LORD, to do the service of the tabernacle of the + congregation. + +04:018:007 Therefore thou and thy sons with thee shall keep your priest's + office for everything of the altar, and within the vail; and + ye shall serve: I have given your priest's office unto you as + a service of gift: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be + put to death. + +04:018:008 And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Behold, I also have given thee + the charge of mine heave offerings of all the hallowed things + of the children of Israel; unto thee have I given them by + reason of the anointing, and to thy sons, by an ordinance for + ever. + +04:018:009 This shall be thine of the most holy things, reserved from the + fire: every oblation of their's, every meat offering of + their's, and every sin offering of their's, and every trespass + offering of their's which they shall render unto me, shall be + most holy for thee and for thy sons. + +04:018:010 In the most holy place shalt thou eat it; every male shall eat + it: it shall be holy unto thee. + +04:018:011 And this is thine; the heave offering of their gift, with all + the wave offerings of the children of Israel: I have given + them unto thee, and to thy sons and to thy daughters with + thee, by a statute for ever: every one that is clean in thy + house shall eat of it. + +04:018:012 All the best of the oil, and all the best of the wine, and of + the wheat, the firstfruits of them which they shall offer unto + the LORD, them have I given thee. + +04:018:013 And whatsoever is first ripe in the land, which they shall + bring unto the LORD, shall be thine; every one that is clean + in thine house shall eat of it. + +04:018:014 Every thing devoted in Israel shall be thine. + +04:018:015 Every thing that openeth the matrix in all flesh, which they + bring unto the LORD, whether it be of men or beasts, shall be + thine: nevertheless the firstborn of man shalt thou surely + redeem, and the firstling of unclean beasts shalt thou redeem. + +04:018:016 And those that are to be redeemed from a month old shalt thou + redeem, according to thine estimation, for the money of five + shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary, which is twenty + gerahs. + +04:018:017 But the firstling of a cow, or the firstling of a sheep, or + the firstling of a goat, thou shalt not redeem; they are holy: + thou shalt sprinkle their blood upon the altar, and shalt burn + their fat for an offering made by fire, for a sweet savour + unto the LORD. + +04:018:018 And the flesh of them shall be thine, as the wave breast and + as the right shoulder are thine. + +04:018:019 All the heave offerings of the holy things, which the children + of Israel offer unto the LORD, have I given thee, and thy sons + and thy daughters with thee, by a statute for ever: it is a + covenant of salt for ever before the LORD unto thee and to thy + seed with thee. + +04:018:020 And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Thou shalt have no inheritance + in their land, neither shalt thou have any part among them: I + am thy part and thine inheritance among the children of + Israel. + +04:018:021 And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth + in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they + serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation. + +04:018:022 Neither must the children of Israel henceforth come nigh the + tabernacle of the congregation, lest they bear sin, and die. + +04:018:023 But the Levites shall do the service of the tabernacle of the + congregation, and they shall bear their iniquity: it shall be + a statute for ever throughout your generations, that among the + children of Israel they have no inheritance. + +04:018:024 But the tithes of the children of Israel, which they offer as + an heave offering unto the LORD, I have given to the Levites + to inherit: therefore I have said unto them, Among the + children of Israel they shall have no inheritance. + +04:018:025 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:018:026 Thus speak unto the Levites, and say unto them, When ye take + of the children of Israel the tithes which I have given you + from them for your inheritance, then ye shall offer up an + heave offering of it for the LORD, even a tenth part of the + tithe. + +04:018:027 And this your heave offering shall be reckoned unto you, as + though it were the corn of the threshingfloor, and as the + fulness of the winepress. + +04:018:028 Thus ye also shall offer an heave offering unto the LORD of + all your tithes, which ye receive of the children of Israel; + and ye shall give thereof the LORD's heave offering to Aaron + the priest. + +04:018:029 Out of all your gifts ye shall offer every heave offering of + the LORD, of all the best thereof, even the hallowed part + thereof out of it. + +04:018:030 Therefore thou shalt say unto them, When ye have heaved the + best thereof from it, then it shall be counted unto the + Levites as the increase of the threshingfloor, and as the + increase of the winepress. + +04:018:031 And ye shall eat it in every place, ye and your households: + for it is your reward for your service in the tabernacle of + the congregation. + +04:018:032 And ye shall bear no sin by reason of it, when ye have heaved + from it the best of it: neither shall ye pollute the holy + things of the children of Israel, lest ye die. + +04:019:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying, + +04:019:002 This is the ordinance of the law which the LORD hath + commanded, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that + they bring thee a red heifer without spot, wherein is no + blemish, and upon which never came yoke: + +04:019:003 And ye shall give her unto Eleazar the priest, that he may + bring her forth without the camp, and one shall slay her + before his face: + +04:019:004 And Eleazar the priest shall take of her blood with his + finger, and sprinkle of her blood directly before the + tabernacle of the congregation seven times: + +04:019:005 And one shall burn the heifer in his sight; her skin, and her + flesh, and her blood, with her dung, shall he burn: + +04:019:006 And the priest shall take cedar wood, and hyssop, and scarlet, + and cast it into the midst of the burning of the heifer. + +04:019:007 Then the priest shall wash his clothes, and he shall bathe his + flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp, and + the priest shall be unclean until the even. + +04:019:008 And he that burneth her shall wash his clothes in water, and + bathe his flesh in water, and shall be unclean until the even. + +04:019:009 And a man that is clean shall gather up the ashes of the + heifer, and lay them up without the camp in a clean place, and + it shall be kept for the congregation of the children of + Israel for a water of separation: it is a purification for + sin. + +04:019:010 And he that gathereth the ashes of the heifer shall wash his + clothes, and be unclean until the even: and it shall be unto + the children of Israel, and unto the stranger that sojourneth + among them, for a statute for ever. + +04:019:011 He that toucheth the dead body of any man shall be unclean + seven days. + +04:019:012 He shall purify himself with it on the third day, and on the + seventh day he shall be clean: but if he purify not himself + the third day, then the seventh day he shall not be clean. + +04:019:013 Whosoever toucheth the dead body of any man that is dead, and + purifieth not himself, defileth the tabernacle of the LORD; + and that soul shall be cut off from Israel: because the water + of separation was not sprinkled upon him, he shall be unclean; + his uncleanness is yet upon him. + +04:019:014 This is the law, when a man dieth in a tent: all that come + into the tent, and all that is in the tent, shall be unclean + seven days. + +04:019:015 And every open vessel, which hath no covering bound upon it, + is unclean. + +04:019:016 And whosoever toucheth one that is slain with a sword in the + open fields, or a dead body, or a bone of a man, or a grave, + shall be unclean seven days. + +04:019:017 And for an unclean person they shall take of the ashes of the + burnt heifer of purification for sin, and running water shall + be put thereto in a vessel: + +04:019:018 And a clean person shall take hyssop, and dip it in the water, + and sprinkle it upon the tent, and upon all the vessels, and + upon the persons that were there, and upon him that touched a + bone, or one slain, or one dead, or a grave: + +04:019:019 And the clean person shall sprinkle upon the unclean on the + third day, and on the seventh day: and on the seventh day he + shall purify himself, and wash his clothes, and bathe himself + in water, and shall be clean at even. + +04:019:020 But the man that shall be unclean, and shall not purify + himself, that soul shall be cut off from among the + congregation, because he hath defiled the sanctuary of the + LORD: the water of separation hath not been sprinkled upon + him; he is unclean. + +04:019:021 And it shall be a perpetual statute unto them, that he that + sprinkleth the water of separation shall wash his clothes; and + he that toucheth the water of separation shall be unclean + until even. + +04:019:022 And whatsoever the unclean person toucheth shall be unclean; + and the soul that toucheth it shall be unclean until even. + +04:020:001 Then came the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, + into the desert of Zin in the first month: and the people + abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there. + +04:020:002 And there was no water for the congregation: and they gathered + themselves together against Moses and against Aaron. + +04:020:003 And the people chode with Moses, and spake, saying, Would God + that we had died when our brethren died before the LORD! + +04:020:004 And why have ye brought up the congregation of the LORD into + this wilderness, that we and our cattle should die there? + +04:020:005 And wherefore have ye made us to come up out of Egypt, to + bring us in unto this evil place? it is no place of seed, or + of figs, or of vines, or of pomegranates; neither is there any + water to drink. + +04:020:006 And Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly + unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and they + fell upon their faces: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto + them. + +04:020:007 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:020:008 Take the rod, and gather thou the assembly together, thou, and + Aaron thy brother, and speak ye unto the rock before their + eyes; and it shall give forth his water, and thou shalt bring + forth to them water out of the rock: so thou shalt give the + congregation and their beasts drink. + +04:020:009 And Moses took the rod from before the LORD, as he commanded + him. + +04:020:010 And Moses and Aaron gathered the congregation together before + the rock, and he said unto them, Hear now, ye rebels; must we + fetch you water out of this rock? + +04:020:011 And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the + rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the + congregation drank, and their beasts also. + +04:020:012 And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed + me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, + therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land + which I have given them. + +04:020:013 This is the water of Meribah; because the children of Israel + strove with the LORD, and he was sanctified in them. + +04:020:014 And Moses sent messengers from Kadesh unto the king of Edom, + Thus saith thy brother Israel, Thou knowest all the travail + that hath befallen us: + +04:020:015 How our fathers went down into Egypt, and we have dwelt in + Egypt a long time; and the Egyptians vexed us, and our + fathers: + +04:020:016 And when we cried unto the LORD, he heard our voice, and sent + an angel, and hath brought us forth out of Egypt: and, behold, + we are in Kadesh, a city in the uttermost of thy border: + +04:020:017 Let us pass, I pray thee, through thy country: we will not + pass through the fields, or through the vineyards, neither + will we drink of the water of the wells: we will go by the + king's high way, we will not turn to the right hand nor to the + left, until we have passed thy borders. + +04:020:018 And Edom said unto him, Thou shalt not pass by me, lest I come + out against thee with the sword. + +04:020:019 And the children of Israel said unto him, We will go by the + high way: and if I and my cattle drink of thy water, then I + will pay for it: I will only, without doing anything else, go + through on my feet. + +04:020:020 And he said, Thou shalt not go through. And Edom came out + against him with much people, and with a strong hand. + +04:020:021 Thus Edom refused to give Israel passage through his border: + wherefore Israel turned away from him. + +04:020:022 And the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, + journeyed from Kadesh, and came unto mount Hor. + +04:020:023 And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in mount Hor, by the + coast of the land of Edom, saying, + +04:020:024 Aaron shall be gathered unto his people: for he shall not + enter into the land which I have given unto the children of + Israel, because ye rebelled against my word at the water of + Meribah. + +04:020:025 Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up unto mount + Hor: + +04:020:026 And strip Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his + son: and Aaron shall be gathered unto his people, and shall + die there. + +04:020:027 And Moses did as the LORD commanded: and they went up into + mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation. + +04:020:028 And Moses stripped Aaron of his garments, and put them upon + Eleazar his son; and Aaron died there in the top of the mount: + and Moses and Eleazar came down from the mount. + +04:020:029 And when all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they + mourned for Aaron thirty days, even all the house of Israel. + +04:021:001 And when king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt in the south, + heard tell that Israel came by the way of the spies; then he + fought against Israel, and took some of them prisoners. + +04:021:002 And Israel vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If thou wilt + indeed deliver this people into my hand, then I will utterly + destroy their cities. + +04:021:003 And the LORD hearkened to the voice of Israel, and delivered + up the Canaanites; and they utterly destroyed them and their + cities: and he called the name of the place Hormah. + +04:021:004 And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, + to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was + much discouraged because of the way. + +04:021:005 And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore + have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? + for there is no bread, neither is there any water; and our + soul loatheth this light bread. + +04:021:006 And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they + bit the people; and much people of Israel died. + +04:021:007 Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, We have sinned, + for we have spoken against the LORD, and against thee; pray + unto the LORD, that he take away the serpents from us. And + Moses prayed for the people. + +04:021:008 And the LORD said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and + set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one + that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live. + +04:021:009 And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and + it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he + beheld the serpent of brass, he lived. + +04:021:010 And the children of Israel set forward, and pitched in Oboth. + +04:021:011 And they journeyed from Oboth, and pitched at Ijeabarim, in + the wilderness which is before Moab, toward the sunrising. + +04:021:012 From thence they removed, and pitched in the valley of Zared. + +04:021:013 From thence they removed, and pitched on the other side of + Arnon, which is in the wilderness that cometh out of the + coasts of the Amorites: for Arnon is the border of Moab, + between Moab and the Amorites. + +04:021:014 Wherefore it is said in the book of the wars of the LORD, What + he did in the Red sea, and in the brooks of Arnon, + +04:021:015 And at the stream of the brooks that goeth down to the + dwelling of Ar, and lieth upon the border of Moab. + +04:021:016 And from thence they went to Beer: that is the well whereof + the LORD spake unto Moses, Gather the people together, and I + will give them water. + +04:021:017 Then Israel sang this song, Spring up, O well; sing ye unto + it: + +04:021:018 The princes digged the well, the nobles of the people digged + it, by the direction of the lawgiver, with their staves. And + from the wilderness they went to Mattanah: + +04:021:019 And from Mattanah to Nahaliel: and from Nahaliel to Bamoth: + +04:021:020 And from Bamoth in the valley, that is in the country of Moab, + to the top of Pisgah, which looketh toward Jeshimon. + +04:021:021 And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, + saying, + +04:021:022 Let me pass through thy land: we will not turn into the + fields, or into the vineyards; we will not drink of the waters + of the well: but we will go along by the king's high way, + until we be past thy borders. + +04:021:023 And Sihon would not suffer Israel to pass through his border: + but Sihon gathered all his people together, and went out + against Israel into the wilderness: and he came to Jahaz, and + fought against Israel. + +04:021:024 And Israel smote him with the edge of the sword, and possessed + his land from Arnon unto Jabbok, even unto the children of + Ammon: for the border of the children of Ammon was strong. + +04:021:025 And Israel took all these cities: and Israel dwelt in all the + cities of the Amorites, in Heshbon, and in all the villages + thereof. + +04:021:026 For Heshbon was the city of Sihon the king of the Amorites, + who had fought against the former king of Moab, and taken all + his land out of his hand, even unto Arnon. + +04:021:027 Wherefore they that speak in proverbs say, Come into Heshbon, + let the city of Sihon be built and prepared: + +04:021:028 For there is a fire gone out of Heshbon, a flame from the city + of Sihon: it hath consumed Ar of Moab, and the lords of the + high places of Arnon. + +04:021:029 Woe to thee, Moab! thou art undone, O people of Chemosh: he + hath given his sons that escaped, and his daughters, into + captivity unto Sihon king of the Amorites. + +04:021:030 We have shot at them; Heshbon is perished even unto Dibon, and + we have laid them waste even unto Nophah, which reacheth unto + Medeba. + +04:021:031 Thus Israel dwelt in the land of the Amorites. + +04:021:032 And Moses sent to spy out Jaazer, and they took the villages + thereof, and drove out the Amorites that were there. + +04:021:033 And they turned and went up by the way of Bashan: and Og the + king of Bashan went out against them, he, and all his people, + to the battle at Edrei. + +04:021:034 And the LORD said unto Moses, Fear him not: for I have + delivered him into thy hand, and all his people, and his land; + and thou shalt do to him as thou didst unto Sihon king of the + Amorites, which dwelt at Heshbon. + +04:021:035 So they smote him, and his sons, and all his people, until + there was none left him alive: and they possessed his land. + +04:022:001 And the children of Israel set forward, and pitched in the + plains of Moab on this side Jordan by Jericho. + +04:022:002 And Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to + the Amorites. + +04:022:003 And Moab was sore afraid of the people, because they were + many: and Moab was distressed because of the children of + Israel. + +04:022:004 And Moab said unto the elders of Midian, Now shall this + company lick up all that are round about us, as the ox licketh + up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor was + king of the Moabites at that time. + +04:022:005 He sent messengers therefore unto Balaam the son of Beor to + Pethor, which is by the river of the land of the children of + his people, to call him, saying, Behold, there is a people + come out from Egypt: behold, they cover the face of the earth, + and they abide over against me: + +04:022:006 Come now therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people; for + they are too mighty for me: peradventure I shall prevail, that + we may smite them, and that I may drive them out of the land: + for I wot that he whom thou blessest is blessed, and he whom + thou cursest is cursed. + +04:022:007 And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with + the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came unto + Balaam, and spake unto him the words of Balak. + +04:022:008 And he said unto them, Lodge here this night, and I will bring + you word again, as the LORD shall speak unto me: and the + princes of Moab abode with Balaam. + +04:022:009 And God came unto Balaam, and said, What men are these with + thee? + +04:022:010 And Balaam said unto God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of + Moab, hath sent unto me, saying, + +04:022:011 Behold, there is a people come out of Egypt, which covereth + the face of the earth: come now, curse me them; peradventure I + shall be able to overcome them, and drive them out. + +04:022:012 And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou + shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed. + +04:022:013 And Balaam rose up in the morning, and said unto the princes + of Balak, Get you into your land: for the LORD refuseth to + give me leave to go with you. + +04:022:014 And the princes of Moab rose up, and they went unto Balak, and + said, Balaam refuseth to come with us. + +04:022:015 And Balak sent yet again princes, more, and more honourable + than they. + +04:022:016 And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the + son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from + coming unto me: + +04:022:017 For I will promote thee unto very great honour, and I will do + whatsoever thou sayest unto me: come therefore, I pray thee, + curse me this people. + +04:022:018 And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If + Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I + cannot go beyond the word of the LORD my God, to do less or + more. + +04:022:019 Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that + I may know what the LORD will say unto me more. + +04:022:020 And God came unto Balaam at night, and said unto him, If the + men come to call thee, rise up, and go with them; but yet the + word which I shall say unto thee, that shalt thou do. + +04:022:021 And Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his ass, and + went with the princes of Moab. + +04:022:022 And God's anger was kindled because he went: and the angel of + the LORD stood in the way for an adversary against him. Now he + was riding upon his ass, and his two servants were with him. + +04:022:023 And the ass saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and + his sword drawn in his hand: and the ass turned aside out of + the way, and went into the field: and Balaam smote the ass, to + turn her into the way. + +04:022:024 But the angel of the LORD stood in a path of the vineyards, a + wall being on this side, and a wall on that side. + +04:022:025 And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she thrust herself + unto the wall, and crushed Balaam's foot against the wall: and + he smote her again. + +04:022:026 And the angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow + place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to + the left. + +04:022:027 And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she fell down + under Balaam: and Balaam's anger was kindled, and he smote the + ass with a staff. + +04:022:028 And the LORD opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto + Balaam, What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me + these three times? + +04:022:029 And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I + would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill + thee. + +04:022:030 And the ass said unto Balaam, Am not I thine ass, upon which + thou hast ridden ever since I was thine unto this day? was I + ever wont to do so unto thee? And he said, Nay. + +04:022:031 Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel + of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his + hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face. + +04:022:032 And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Wherefore hast thou + smitten thine ass these three times? behold, I went out to + withstand thee, because thy way is perverse before me: + +04:022:033 And the ass saw me, and turned from me these three times: + unless she had turned from me, surely now also I had slain + thee, and saved her alive. + +04:022:034 And Balaam said unto the angel of the LORD, I have sinned; for + I knew not that thou stoodest in the way against me: now + therefore, if it displease thee, I will get me back again. + +04:022:035 And the angel of the LORD said unto Balaam, Go with the men: + but only the word that I shall speak unto thee, that thou + shalt speak. So Balaam went with the princes of Balak. + +04:022:036 And when Balak heard that Balaam was come, he went out to meet + him unto a city of Moab, which is in the border of Arnon, + which is in the utmost coast. + +04:022:037 And Balak said unto Balaam, Did I not earnestly send unto thee + to call thee? wherefore camest thou not unto me? am I not able + indeed to promote thee to honour? + +04:022:038 And Balaam said unto Balak, Lo, I am come unto thee: have I + now any power at all to say any thing? the word that God + putteth in my mouth, that shall I speak. + +04:022:039 And Balaam went with Balak, and they came unto Kirjathhuzoth. + +04:022:040 And Balak offered oxen and sheep, and sent to Balaam, and to + the princes that were with him. + +04:022:041 And it came to pass on the morrow, that Balak took Balaam, and + brought him up into the high places of Baal, that thence he + might see the utmost part of the people. + +04:023:001 And Balaam said unto Balak, Build me here seven altars, and + prepare me here seven oxen and seven rams. + +04:023:002 And Balak did as Balaam had spoken; and Balak and Balaam + offered on every altar a bullock and a ram. + +04:023:003 And Balaam said unto Balak, Stand by thy burnt offering, and I + will go: peradventure the LORD will come to meet me: and + whatsoever he sheweth me I will tell thee. And he went to an + high place. + +04:023:004 And God met Balaam: and he said unto him, I have prepared + seven altars, and I have offered upon every altar a bullock + and a ram. + +04:023:005 And the LORD put a word in Balaam's mouth, and said, Return + unto Balak, and thus thou shalt speak. + +04:023:006 And he returned unto him, and, lo, he stood by his burnt + sacrifice, he, and all the princes of Moab. + +04:023:007 And he took up his parable, and said, Balak the king of Moab + hath brought me from Aram, out of the mountains of the east, + saying, Come, curse me Jacob, and come, defy Israel. + +04:023:008 How shall I curse, whom God hath not cursed? or how shall I + defy, whom the LORD hath not defied? + +04:023:009 For from the top of the rocks I see him, and from the hills I + behold him: lo, the people shall dwell alone, and shall not be + reckoned among the nations. + +04:023:010 Who can count the dust of Jacob, and the number of the fourth + part of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous, and let + my last end be like his! + +04:023:011 And Balak said unto Balaam, What hast thou done unto me? I + took thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast + blessed them altogether. + +04:023:012 And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that + which the LORD hath put in my mouth? + +04:023:013 And Balak said unto him, Come, I pray thee, with me unto + another place, from whence thou mayest see them: thou shalt + see but the utmost part of them, and shalt not see them all: + and curse me them from thence. + +04:023:014 And he brought him into the field of Zophim, to the top of + Pisgah, and built seven altars, and offered a bullock and a + ram on every altar. + +04:023:015 And he said unto Balak, Stand here by thy burnt offering, + while I meet the LORD yonder. + +04:023:016 And the LORD met Balaam, and put a word in his mouth, and + said, Go again unto Balak, and say thus. + +04:023:017 And when he came to him, behold, he stood by his burnt + offering, and the princes of Moab with him. And Balak said + unto him, What hath the LORD spoken? + +04:023:018 And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and + hear; hearken unto me, thou son of Zippor: + +04:023:019 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, + that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? + or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? + +04:023:020 Behold, I have received commandment to bless: and he hath + blessed; and I cannot reverse it. + +04:023:021 He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob, neither hath he seen + perverseness in Israel: the LORD his God is with him, and the + shout of a king is among them. + +04:023:022 God brought them out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength + of an unicorn. + +04:023:023 Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there + any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall + be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought! + +04:023:024 Behold, the people shall rise up as a great lion, and lift up + himself as a young lion: he shall not lie down until he eat of + the prey, and drink the blood of the slain. + +04:023:025 And Balak said unto Balaam, Neither curse them at all, nor + bless them at all. + +04:023:026 But Balaam answered and said unto Balak, Told not I thee, + saying, All that the LORD speaketh, that I must do? + +04:023:027 And Balak said unto Balaam, Come, I pray thee, I will bring + thee unto another place; peradventure it will please God that + thou mayest curse me them from thence. + +04:023:028 And Balak brought Balaam unto the top of Peor, that looketh + toward Jeshimon. + +04:023:029 And Balaam said unto Balak, Build me here seven altars, and + prepare me here seven bullocks and seven rams. + +04:023:030 And Balak did as Balaam had said, and offered a bullock and a + ram on every altar. + +04:024:001 And when Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, + he went not, as at other times, to seek for enchantments, but + he set his face toward the wilderness. + +04:024:002 And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel abiding in + his tents according to their tribes; and the spirit of God + came upon him. + +04:024:003 And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor + hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said: + +04:024:004 He hath said, which heard the words of God, which saw the + vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his + eyes open: + +04:024:005 How goodly are thy tents, O Jacob, and thy tabernacles, O + Israel! + +04:024:006 As the valleys are they spread forth, as gardens by the + river's side, as the trees of lign aloes which the LORD hath + planted, and as cedar trees beside the waters. + +04:024:007 He shall pour the water out of his buckets, and his seed shall + be in many waters, and his king shall be higher than Agag, and + his kingdom shall be exalted. + +04:024:008 God brought him forth out of Egypt; he hath as it were the + strength of an unicorn: he shall eat up the nations his + enemies, and shall break their bones, and pierce them through + with his arrows. + +04:024:009 He couched, he lay down as a lion, and as a great lion: who + shall stir him up? Blessed is he that blesseth thee, and + cursed is he that curseth thee. + +04:024:010 And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his + hands together: and Balak said unto Balaam, I called thee to + curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed + them these three times. + +04:024:011 Therefore now flee thou to thy place: I thought to promote + thee unto great honour; but, lo, the LORD hath kept thee back + from honour. + +04:024:012 And Balaam said unto Balak, Spake I not also to thy messengers + which thou sentest unto me, saying, + +04:024:013 If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I + cannot go beyond the commandment of the LORD, to do either + good or bad of mine own mind; but what the LORD saith, that + will I speak? + +04:024:014 And now, behold, I go unto my people: come therefore, and I + will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in + the latter days. + +04:024:015 And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor + hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said: + +04:024:016 He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the + knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the + Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open: + +04:024:017 I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not + nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre + shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, + and destroy all the children of Sheth. + +04:024:018 And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a + possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly. + +04:024:019 Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion, and shall + destroy him that remaineth of the city. + +04:024:020 And when he looked on Amalek, he took up his parable, and + said, Amalek was the first of the nations; but his latter end + shall be that he perish for ever. + +04:024:021 And he looked on the Kenites, and took up his parable, and + said, Strong is thy dwellingplace, and thou puttest thy nest + in a rock. + +04:024:022 Nevertheless the Kenite shall be wasted, until Asshur shall + carry thee away captive. + +04:024:023 And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live + when God doeth this! + +04:024:024 And ships shall come from the coast of Chittim, and shall + afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall + perish for ever. + +04:024:025 And Balaam rose up, and went and returned to his place: and + Balak also went his way. + +04:025:001 And Israel abode in Shittim, and the people began to commit + whoredom with the daughters of Moab. + +04:025:002 And they called the people unto the sacrifices of their gods: + and the people did eat, and bowed down to their gods. + +04:025:003 And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor: and the anger of the + LORD was kindled against Israel. + +04:025:004 And the LORD said unto Moses, Take all the heads of the + people, and hang them up before the LORD against the sun, that + the fierce anger of the LORD may be turned away from Israel. + +04:025:005 And Moses said unto the judges of Israel, Slay ye every one + his men that were joined unto Baalpeor. + +04:025:006 And, behold, one of the children of Israel came and brought + unto his brethren a Midianitish woman in the sight of Moses, + and in the sight of all the congregation of the children of + Israel, who were weeping before the door of the tabernacle of + the congregation. + +04:025:007 And when Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the + priest, saw it, he rose up from among the congregation, and + took a javelin in his hand; + +04:025:008 And he went after the man of Israel into the tent, and thrust + both of them through, the man of Israel, and the woman through + her belly. So the plague was stayed from the children of + Israel. + +04:025:009 And those that died in the plague were twenty and four + thousand. + +04:025:010 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:025:011 Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, + hath turned my wrath away from the children of Israel, while + he was zealous for my sake among them, that I consumed not the + children of Israel in my jealousy. + +04:025:012 Wherefore say, Behold, I give unto him my covenant of peace: + +04:025:013 And he shall have it, and his seed after him, even the + covenant of an everlasting priesthood; because he was zealous + for his God, and made an atonement for the children of Israel. + +04:025:014 Now the name of the Israelite that was slain, even that was + slain with the Midianitish woman, was Zimri, the son of Salu, + a prince of a chief house among the Simeonites. + +04:025:015 And the name of the Midianitish woman that was slain was + Cozbi, the daughter of Zur; he was head over a people, and of + a chief house in Midian. + +04:025:016 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:025:017 Vex the Midianites, and smite them: + +04:025:018 For they vex you with their wiles, wherewith they have + beguiled you in the matter of Peor, and in the matter of + Cozbi, the daughter of a prince of Midian, their sister, which + was slain in the day of the plague for Peor's sake. + +04:026:001 And it came to pass after the plague, that the LORD spake unto + Moses and unto Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, saying, + +04:026:002 Take the sum of all the congregation of the children of + Israel, from twenty years old and upward, throughout their + fathers' house, all that are able to go to war in Israel. + +04:026:003 And Moses and Eleazar the priest spake with them in the plains + of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying, + +04:026:004 Take the sum of the people, from twenty years old and upward; + as the LORD commanded Moses and the children of Israel, which + went forth out of the land of Egypt. + +04:026:005 Reuben, the eldest son of Israel: the children of Reuben; + Hanoch, of whom cometh the family of the Hanochites: of Pallu, + the family of the Palluites: + +04:026:006 Of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites: of Carmi, the family + of the Carmites. + +04:026:007 These are the families of the Reubenites: and they that were + numbered of them were forty and three thousand and seven + hundred and thirty. + +04:026:008 And the sons of Pallu; Eliab. + +04:026:009 And the sons of Eliab; Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram. This is + that Dathan and Abiram, which were famous in the congregation, + who strove against Moses and against Aaron in the company of + Korah, when they strove against the LORD: + +04:026:010 And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up together + with Korah, when that company died, what time the fire + devoured two hundred and fifty men: and they became a sign. + +04:026:011 Notwithstanding the children of Korah died not. + +04:026:012 The sons of Simeon after their families: of Nemuel, the family + of the Nemuelites: of Jamin, the family of the Jaminites: of + Jachin, the family of the Jachinites: + +04:026:013 Of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites: of Shaul, the family of + the Shaulites. + +04:026:014 These are the families of the Simeonites, twenty and two + thousand and two hundred. + +04:026:015 The children of Gad after their families: of Zephon, the + family of the Zephonites: of Haggi, the family of the + Haggites: of Shuni, the family of the Shunites: + +04:026:016 Of Ozni, the family of the Oznites: of Eri, the family of the + Erites: + +04:026:017 Of Arod, the family of the Arodites: of Areli, the family of + the Arelites. + +04:026:018 These are the families of the children of Gad according to + those that were numbered of them, forty thousand and five + hundred. + +04:026:019 The sons of Judah were Er and Onan: and Er and Onan died in + the land of Canaan. + +04:026:020 And the sons of Judah after their families were; of Shelah, + the family of the Shelanites: of Pharez, the family of the + Pharzites: of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites. + +04:026:021 And the sons of Pharez were; of Hezron, the family of the + Hezronites: of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites. + +04:026:022 These are the families of Judah according to those that were + numbered of them, threescore and sixteen thousand and five + hundred. + +04:026:023 Of the sons of Issachar after their families: of Tola, the + family of the Tolaites: of Pua, the family of the Punites: + +04:026:024 Of Jashub, the family of the Jashubites: of Shimron, the + family of the Shimronites. + +04:026:025 These are the families of Issachar according to those that + were numbered of them, threescore and four thousand and three + hundred. + +04:026:026 Of the sons of Zebulun after their families: of Sered, the + family of the Sardites: of Elon, the family of the Elonites: + of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites. + +04:026:027 These are the families of the Zebulunites according to those + that were numbered of them, threescore thousand and five + hundred. + +04:026:028 The sons of Joseph after their families were Manasseh and + Ephraim. + +04:026:029 Of the sons of Manasseh: of Machir, the family of the + Machirites: and Machir begat Gilead: of Gilead come the family + of the Gileadites. + +04:026:030 These are the sons of Gilead: of Jeezer, the family of the + Jeezerites: of Helek, the family of the Helekites: + +04:026:031 And of Asriel, the family of the Asrielites: and of Shechem, + the family of the Shechemites: + +04:026:032 And of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites: and of Hepher, + the family of the Hepherites. + +04:026:033 And Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but daughters: + and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, and + Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. + +04:026:034 These are the families of Manasseh, and those that were + numbered of them, fifty and two thousand and seven hundred. + +04:026:035 These are the sons of Ephraim after their families: of + Shuthelah, the family of the Shuthalhites: of Becher, the + family of the Bachrites: of Tahan, the family of the + Tahanites. + +04:026:036 And these are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of + the Eranites. + +04:026:037 These are the families of the sons of Ephraim according to + those that were numbered of them, thirty and two thousand and + five hundred. These are the sons of Joseph after their + families. + +04:026:038 The sons of Benjamin after their families: of Bela, the family + of the Belaites: of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites: of + Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites: + +04:026:039 Of Shupham, the family of the Shuphamites: of Hupham, the + family of the Huphamites. + +04:026:040 And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family + of the Ardites: and of Naaman, the family of the Naamites. + +04:026:041 These are the sons of Benjamin after their families: and they + that were numbered of them were forty and five thousand and + six hundred. + +04:026:042 These are the sons of Dan after their families: of Shuham, the + family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan after + their families. + +04:026:043 All the families of the Shuhamites, according to those that + were numbered of them, were threescore and four thousand and + four hundred. + +04:026:044 Of the children of Asher after their families: of Jimna, the + family of the Jimnites: of Jesui, the family of the Jesuites: + of Beriah, the family of the Beriites. + +04:026:045 Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the family of the Heberites: + of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites. + +04:026:046 And the name of the daughter of Asher was Sarah. + +04:026:047 These are the families of the sons of Asher according to those + that were numbered of them; who were fifty and three thousand + and four hundred. + +04:026:048 Of the sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the + family of the Jahzeelites: of Guni, the family of the Gunites: + +04:026:049 Of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites: of Shillem, the family + of the Shillemites. + +04:026:050 These are the families of Naphtali according to their + families: and they that were numbered of them were forty and + five thousand and four hundred. + +04:026:051 These were the numbered of the children of Israel, six hundred + thousand and a thousand seven hundred and thirty. + +04:026:052 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:026:053 Unto these the land shall be divided for an inheritance + according to the number of names. + +04:026:054 To many thou shalt give the more inheritance, and to few thou + shalt give the less inheritance: to every one shall his + inheritance be given according to those that were numbered of + him. + +04:026:055 Notwithstanding the land shall be divided by lot: according to + the names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit. + +04:026:056 According to the lot shall the possession thereof be divided + between many and few. + +04:026:057 And these are they that were numbered of the Levites after + their families: of Gershon, the family of the Gershonites: of + Kohath, the family of the Kohathites: of Merari, the family of + the Merarites. + +04:026:058 These are the families of the Levites: the family of the + Libnites, the family of the Hebronites, the family of the + Mahlites, the family of the Mushites, the family of the + Korathites. And Kohath begat Amram. + +04:026:059 And the name of Amram's wife was Jochebed, the daughter of + Levi, whom her mother bare to Levi in Egypt: and she bare unto + Amram Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister. + +04:026:060 And unto Aaron was born Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and + Ithamar. + +04:026:061 And Nadab and Abihu died, when they offered strange fire + before the LORD. + +04:026:062 And those that were numbered of them were twenty and three + thousand, all males from a month old and upward: for they were + not numbered among the children of Israel, because there was + no inheritance given them among the children of Israel. + +04:026:063 These are they that were numbered by Moses and Eleazar the + priest, who numbered the children of Israel in the plains of + Moab by Jordan near Jericho. + +04:026:064 But among these there was not a man of them whom Moses and + Aaron the priest numbered, when they numbered the children of + Israel in the wilderness of Sinai. + +04:026:065 For the LORD had said of them, They shall surely die in the + wilderness. And there was not left a man of them, save Caleb + the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun. + +04:027:001 Then came the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the + son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the + families of Manasseh the son of Joseph: and these are the + names of his daughters; Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, + and Tirzah. + +04:027:002 And they stood before Moses, and before Eleazar the priest, + and before the princes and all the congregation, by the door + of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying, + +04:027:003 Our father died in the wilderness, and he was not in the + company of them that gathered themselves together against the + LORD in the company of Korah; but died in his own sin, and had + no sons. + +04:027:004 Why should the name of our father be done away from among his + family, because he hath no son? Give unto us therefore a + possession among the brethren of our father. + +04:027:005 And Moses brought their cause before the LORD. + +04:027:006 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:027:007 The daughters of Zelophehad speak right: thou shalt surely + give them a possession of an inheritance among their father's + brethren; and thou shalt cause the inheritance of their father + to pass unto them. + +04:027:008 And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a + man die, and have no son, then ye shall cause his inheritance + to pass unto his daughter. + +04:027:009 And if he have no daughter, then ye shall give his inheritance + unto his brethren. + +04:027:010 And if he have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance + unto his father's brethren. + +04:027:011 And if his father have no brethren, then ye shall give his + inheritance unto his kinsman that is next to him of his + family, and he shall possess it: and it shall be unto the + children of Israel a statute of judgment, as the LORD + commanded Moses. + +04:027:012 And the LORD said unto Moses, Get thee up into this mount + Abarim, and see the land which I have given unto the children + of Israel. + +04:027:013 And when thou hast seen it, thou also shalt be gathered unto + thy people, as Aaron thy brother was gathered. + +04:027:014 For ye rebelled against my commandment in the desert of Zin, + in the strife of the congregation, to sanctify me at the water + before their eyes: that is the water of Meribah in Kadesh in + the wilderness of Zin. + +04:027:015 And Moses spake unto the LORD, saying, + +04:027:016 Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man + over the congregation, + +04:027:017 Which may go out before them, and which may go in before them, + and which may lead them out, and which may bring them in; that + the congregation of the LORD be not as sheep which have no + shepherd. + +04:027:018 And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, + a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him; + +04:027:019 And set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the + congregation; and give him a charge in their sight. + +04:027:020 And thou shalt put some of thine honour upon him, that all the + congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient. + +04:027:021 And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall ask + counsel for him after the judgment of Urim before the LORD: at + his word shall they go out, and at his word they shall come + in, both he, and all the children of Israel with him, even all + the congregation. + +04:027:022 And Moses did as the LORD commanded him: and he took Joshua, + and set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the + congregation: + +04:027:023 And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the + LORD commanded by the hand of Moses. + +04:028:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:028:002 Command the children of Israel, and say unto them, My + offering, and my bread for my sacrifices made by fire, for a + sweet savour unto me, shall ye observe to offer unto me in + their due season. + +04:028:003 And thou shalt say unto them, This is the offering made by + fire which ye shall offer unto the LORD; two lambs of the + first year without spot day by day, for a continual burnt + offering. + +04:028:004 The one lamb shalt thou offer in the morning, and the other + lamb shalt thou offer at even; + +04:028:005 And a tenth part of an ephah of flour for a meat offering, + mingled with the fourth part of an hin of beaten oil. + +04:028:006 It is a continual burnt offering, which was ordained in mount + Sinai for a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by fire unto the + LORD. + +04:028:007 And the drink offering thereof shall be the fourth part of an + hin for the one lamb: in the holy place shalt thou cause the + strong wine to be poured unto the LORD for a drink offering. + +04:028:008 And the other lamb shalt thou offer at even: as the meat + offering of the morning, and as the drink offering thereof, + thou shalt offer it, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet + savour unto the LORD. + +04:028:009 And on the sabbath day two lambs of the first year without + spot, and two tenth deals of flour for a meat offering, + mingled with oil, and the drink offering thereof: + +04:028:010 This is the burnt offering of every sabbath, beside the + continual burnt offering, and his drink offering. + +04:028:011 And in the beginnings of your months ye shall offer a burnt + offering unto the LORD; two young bullocks, and one ram, seven + lambs of the first year without spot; + +04:028:012 And three tenth deals of flour for a meat offering, mingled + with oil, for one bullock; and two tenth deals of flour for a + meat offering, mingled with oil, for one ram; + +04:028:013 And a several tenth deal of flour mingled with oil for a meat + offering unto one lamb; for a burnt offering of a sweet + savour, a sacrifice made by fire unto the LORD. + +04:028:014 And their drink offerings shall be half an hin of wine unto a + bullock, and the third part of an hin unto a ram, and a fourth + part of an hin unto a lamb: this is the burnt offering of + every month throughout the months of the year. + +04:028:015 And one kid of the goats for a sin offering unto the LORD + shall be offered, beside the continual burnt offering, and his + drink offering. + +04:028:016 And in the fourteenth day of the first month is the passover + of the LORD. + +04:028:017 And in the fifteenth day of this month is the feast: seven + days shall unleavened bread be eaten. + +04:028:018 In the first day shall be an holy convocation; ye shall do no + manner of servile work therein: + +04:028:019 But ye shall offer a sacrifice made by fire for a burnt + offering unto the LORD; two young bullocks, and one ram, and + seven lambs of the first year: they shall be unto you without + blemish: + +04:028:020 And their meat offering shall be of flour mingled with oil: + three tenth deals shall ye offer for a bullock, and two tenth + deals for a ram; + +04:028:021 A several tenth deal shalt thou offer for every lamb, + throughout the seven lambs: + +04:028:022 And one goat for a sin offering, to make an atonement for you. + +04:028:023 Ye shall offer these beside the burnt offering in the morning, + which is for a continual burnt offering. + +04:028:024 After this manner ye shall offer daily, throughout the seven + days, the meat of the sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet + savour unto the LORD: it shall be offered beside the continual + burnt offering, and his drink offering. + +04:028:025 And on the seventh day ye shall have an holy convocation; ye + shall do no servile work. + +04:028:026 Also in the day of the firstfruits, when ye bring a new meat + offering unto the LORD, after your weeks be out, ye shall have + an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work: + +04:028:027 But ye shall offer the burnt offering for a sweet savour unto + the LORD; two young bullocks, one ram, seven lambs of the + first year; + +04:028:028 And their meat offering of flour mingled with oil, three tenth + deals unto one bullock, two tenth deals unto one ram, + +04:028:029 A several tenth deal unto one lamb, throughout the seven + lambs; + +04:028:030 And one kid of the goats, to make an atonement for you. + +04:028:031 Ye shall offer them beside the continual burnt offering, and + his meat offering, (they shall be unto you without blemish) + and their drink offerings. + +04:029:001 And in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, ye + shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work: + it is a day of blowing the trumpets unto you. + +04:029:002 And ye shall offer a burnt offering for a sweet savour unto + the LORD; one young bullock, one ram, and seven lambs of the + first year without blemish: + +04:029:003 And their meat offering shall be of flour mingled with oil, + three tenth deals for a bullock, and two tenth deals for a + ram, + +04:029:004 And one tenth deal for one lamb, throughout the seven lambs: + +04:029:005 And one kid of the goats for a sin offering, to make an + atonement for you: + +04:029:006 Beside the burnt offering of the month, and his meat offering, + and the daily burnt offering, and his meat offering, and their + drink offerings, according unto their manner, for a sweet + savour, a sacrifice made by fire unto the LORD. + +04:029:007 And ye shall have on the tenth day of this seventh month an + holy convocation; and ye shall afflict your souls: ye shall + not do any work therein: + +04:029:008 But ye shall offer a burnt offering unto the LORD for a sweet + savour; one young bullock, one ram, and seven lambs of the + first year; they shall be unto you without blemish: + +04:029:009 And their meat offering shall be of flour mingled with oil, + three tenth deals to a bullock, and two tenth deals to one + ram, + +04:029:010 A several tenth deal for one lamb, throughout the seven lambs: + +04:029:011 One kid of the goats for a sin offering; beside the sin + offering of atonement, and the continual burnt offering, and + the meat offering of it, and their drink offerings. + +04:029:012 And on the fifteenth day of the seventh month ye shall have an + holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work, and ye shall + keep a feast unto the LORD seven days: + +04:029:013 And ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, + of a sweet savour unto the LORD; thirteen young bullocks, two + rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year; they shall be + without blemish: + +04:029:014 And their meat offering shall be of flour mingled with oil, + three tenth deals unto every bullock of the thirteen bullocks, + two tenth deals to each ram of the two rams, + +04:029:015 And a several tenth deal to each lamb of the fourteen lambs: + +04:029:016 And one kid of the goats for a sin offering; beside the + continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink + offering. + +04:029:017 And on the second day ye shall offer twelve young bullocks, + two rams, fourteen lambs of the first year without spot: + +04:029:018 And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the + bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according + to their number, after the manner: + +04:029:019 And one kid of the goats for a sin offering; beside the + continual burnt offering, and the meat offering thereof, and + their drink offerings. + +04:029:020 And on the third day eleven bullocks, two rams, fourteen lambs + of the first year without blemish; + +04:029:021 And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the + bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according + to their number, after the manner: + +04:029:022 And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt + offering, and his meat offering, and his drink offering. + +04:029:023 And on the fourth day ten bullocks, two rams, and fourteen + lambs of the first year without blemish: + +04:029:024 Their meat offering and their drink offerings for the + bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according + to their number, after the manner: + +04:029:025 And one kid of the goats for a sin offering; beside the + continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink + offering. + +04:029:026 And on the fifth day nine bullocks, two rams, and fourteen + lambs of the first year without spot: + +04:029:027 And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the + bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according + to their number, after the manner: + +04:029:028 And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt + offering, and his meat offering, and his drink offering. + +04:029:029 And on the sixth day eight bullocks, two rams, and fourteen + lambs of the first year without blemish: + +04:029:030 And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the + bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according + to their number, after the manner: + +04:029:031 And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt + offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering. + +04:029:032 And on the seventh day seven bullocks, two rams, and fourteen + lambs of the first year without blemish: + +04:029:033 And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the + bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according + to their number, after the manner: + +04:029:034 And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt + offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering. + +04:029:035 On the eighth day ye shall have a solemn assembly: ye shall do + no servile work therein: + +04:029:036 But ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, + of a sweet savour unto the LORD: one bullock, one ram, seven + lambs of the first year without blemish: + +04:029:037 Their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullock, + for the ram, and for the lambs, shall be according to their + number, after the manner: + +04:029:038 And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt + offering, and his meat offering, and his drink offering. + +04:029:039 These things ye shall do unto the LORD in your set feasts, + beside your vows, and your freewill offerings, for your burnt + offerings, and for your meat offerings, and for your drink + offerings, and for your peace offerings. + +04:029:040 And Moses told the children of Israel according to all that + the LORD commanded Moses. + +04:030:001 And Moses spake unto the heads of the tribes concerning the + children of Israel, saying, This is the thing which the LORD + hath commanded. + +04:030:002 If a man vow a vow unto the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his + soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do + according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth. + +04:030:003 If a woman also vow a vow unto the LORD, and bind herself by a + bond, being in her father's house in her youth; + +04:030:004 And her father hear her vow, and her bond wherewith she hath + bound her soul, and her father shall hold his peace at her; + then all her vows shall stand, and every bond wherewith she + hath bound her soul shall stand. + +04:030:005 But if her father disallow her in the day that he heareth; not + any of her vows, or of her bonds wherewith she hath bound her + soul, shall stand: and the LORD shall forgive her, because her + father disallowed her. + +04:030:006 And if she had at all an husband, when she vowed, or uttered + ought out of her lips, wherewith she bound her soul; + +04:030:007 And her husband heard it, and held his peace at her in the day + that he heard it: then her vows shall stand, and her bonds + wherewith she bound her soul shall stand. + +04:030:008 But if her husband disallowed her on the day that he heard it; + then he shall make her vow which she vowed, and that which she + uttered with her lips, wherewith she bound her soul, of none + effect: and the LORD shall forgive her. + +04:030:009 But every vow of a widow, and of her that is divorced, + wherewith they have bound their souls, shall stand against + her. + +04:030:010 And if she vowed in her husband's house, or bound her soul by + a bond with an oath; + +04:030:011 And her husband heard it, and held his peace at her, and + disallowed her not: then all her vows shall stand, and every + bond wherewith she bound her soul shall stand. + +04:030:012 But if her husband hath utterly made them void on the day he + heard them; then whatsoever proceeded out of her lips + concerning her vows, or concerning the bond of her soul, shall + not stand: her husband hath made them void; and the LORD shall + forgive her. + +04:030:013 Every vow, and every binding oath to afflict the soul, her + husband may establish it, or her husband may make it void. + +04:030:014 But if her husband altogether hold his peace at her from day + to day; then he establisheth all her vows, or all her bonds, + which are upon her: he confirmeth them, because he held his + peace at her in the day that he heard them. + +04:030:015 But if he shall any ways make them void after that he hath + heard them; then he shall bear her iniquity. + +04:030:016 These are the statutes, which the LORD commanded Moses, + between a man and his wife, between the father and his + daughter, being yet in her youth in her father's house. + +04:031:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:031:002 Avenge the children of Israel of the Midianites: afterward + shalt thou be gathered unto thy people. + +04:031:003 And Moses spake unto the people, saying, Arm some of + yourselves unto the war, and let them go against the + Midianites, and avenge the LORD of Midian. + +04:031:004 Of every tribe a thousand, throughout all the tribes of + Israel, shall ye send to the war. + +04:031:005 So there were delivered out of the thousands of Israel, a + thousand of every tribe, twelve thousand armed for war. + +04:031:006 And Moses sent them to the war, a thousand of every tribe, + them and Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, to the war, + with the holy instruments, and the trumpets to blow in his + hand. + +04:031:007 And they warred against the Midianites, as the LORD commanded + Moses; and they slew all the males. + +04:031:008 And they slew the kings of Midian, beside the rest of them + that were slain; namely, Evi, and Rekem, and Zur, and Hur, and + Reba, five kings of Midian: Balaam also the son of Beor they + slew with the sword. + +04:031:009 And the children of Israel took all the women of Midian + captives, and their little ones, and took the spoil of all + their cattle, and all their flocks, and all their goods. + +04:031:010 And they burnt all their cities wherein they dwelt, and all + their goodly castles, with fire. + +04:031:011 And they took all the spoil, and all the prey, both of men and + of beasts. + +04:031:012 And they brought the captives, and the prey, and the spoil, + unto Moses, and Eleazar the priest, and unto the congregation + of the children of Israel, unto the camp at the plains of + Moab, which are by Jordan near Jericho. + +04:031:013 And Moses, and Eleazar the priest, and all the princes of the + congregation, went forth to meet them without the camp. + +04:031:014 And Moses was wroth with the officers of the host, with the + captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, which + came from the battle. + +04:031:015 And Moses said unto them, Have ye saved all the women alive? + +04:031:016 Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the + counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against the LORD in the + matter of Peor, and there was a plague among the congregation + of the LORD. + +04:031:017 Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill + every woman that hath known man by lying with him. + +04:031:018 But all the women children, that have not known a man by lying + with him, keep alive for yourselves. + +04:031:019 And do ye abide without the camp seven days: whosoever hath + killed any person, and whosoever hath touched any slain, + purify both yourselves and your captives on the third day, and + on the seventh day. + +04:031:020 And purify all your raiment, and all that is made of skins, + and all work of goats' hair, and all things made of wood. + +04:031:021 And Eleazar the priest said unto the men of war which went to + the battle, This is the ordinance of the law which the LORD + commanded Moses; + +04:031:022 Only the gold, and the silver, the brass, the iron, the tin, + and the lead, + +04:031:023 Every thing that may abide the fire, ye shall make it go + through the fire, and it shall be clean: nevertheless it shall + be purified with the water of separation: and all that abideth + not the fire ye shall make go through the water. + +04:031:024 And ye shall wash your clothes on the seventh day, and ye + shall be clean, and afterward ye shall come into the camp. + +04:031:025 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:031:026 Take the sum of the prey that was taken, both of man and of + beast, thou, and Eleazar the priest, and the chief fathers of + the congregation: + +04:031:027 And divide the prey into two parts; between them that took the + war upon them, who went out to battle, and between all the + congregation: + +04:031:028 And levy a tribute unto the LORD of the men of war which went + out to battle: one soul of five hundred, both of the persons, + and of the beeves, and of the asses, and of the sheep: + +04:031:029 Take it of their half, and give it unto Eleazar the priest, + for an heave offering of the LORD. + +04:031:030 And of the children of Israel's half, thou shalt take one + portion of fifty, of the persons, of the beeves, of the asses, + and of the flocks, of all manner of beasts, and give them unto + the Levites, which keep the charge of the tabernacle of the + LORD. + +04:031:031 And Moses and Eleazar the priest did as the LORD commanded + Moses. + +04:031:032 And the booty, being the rest of the prey which the men of war + had caught, was six hundred thousand and seventy thousand and + five thousand sheep, + +04:031:033 And threescore and twelve thousand beeves, + +04:031:034 And threescore and one thousand asses, + +04:031:035 And thirty and two thousand persons in all, of women that had + not known man by lying with him. + +04:031:036 And the half, which was the portion of them that went out to + war, was in number three hundred thousand and seven and thirty + thousand and five hundred sheep: + +04:031:037 And the LORD's tribute of the sheep was six hundred and + threescore and fifteen. + +04:031:038 And the beeves were thirty and six thousand; of which the + LORD's tribute was threescore and twelve. + +04:031:039 And the asses were thirty thousand and five hundred; of which + the LORD's tribute was threescore and one. + +04:031:040 And the persons were sixteen thousand; of which the LORD's + tribute was thirty and two persons. + +04:031:041 And Moses gave the tribute, which was the LORD's heave + offering, unto Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded + Moses. + +04:031:042 And of the children of Israel's half, which Moses divided from + the men that warred, + +04:031:043 (Now the half that pertained unto the congregation was three + hundred thousand and thirty thousand and seven thousand and + five hundred sheep, + +04:031:044 And thirty and six thousand beeves, + +04:031:045 And thirty thousand asses and five hundred, + +04:031:046 And sixteen thousand persons;) + +04:031:047 Even of the children of Israel's half, Moses took one portion + of fifty, both of man and of beast, and gave them unto the + Levites, which kept the charge of the tabernacle of the LORD; + as the LORD commanded Moses. + +04:031:048 And the officers which were over thousands of the host, the + captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds, came near + unto Moses: + +04:031:049 And they said unto Moses, Thy servants have taken the sum of + the men of war which are under our charge, and there lacketh + not one man of us. + +04:031:050 We have therefore brought an oblation for the LORD, what every + man hath gotten, of jewels of gold, chains, and bracelets, + rings, earrings, and tablets, to make an atonement for our + souls before the LORD. + +04:031:051 And Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of them, even + all wrought jewels. + +04:031:052 And all the gold of the offering that they offered up to the + LORD, of the captains of thousands, and of the captains of + hundreds, was sixteen thousand seven hundred and fifty + shekels. + +04:031:053 (For the men of war had taken spoil, every man for himself.) + +04:031:054 And Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of the captains + of thousands and of hundreds, and brought it into the + tabernacle of the congregation, for a memorial for the + children of Israel before the LORD. + +04:032:001 Now the children of Reuben and the children of Gad had a very + great multitude of cattle: and when they saw the land of + Jazer, and the land of Gilead, that, behold, the place was a + place for cattle; + +04:032:002 The children of Gad and the children of Reuben came and spake + unto Moses, and to Eleazar the priest, and unto the princes of + the congregation, saying, + +04:032:003 Ataroth, and Dibon, and Jazer, and Nimrah, and Heshbon, and + Elealeh, and Shebam, and Nebo, and Beon, + +04:032:004 Even the country which the LORD smote before the congregation + of Israel, is a land for cattle, and thy servants have cattle: + +04:032:005 Wherefore, said they, if we have found grace in thy sight, let + this land be given unto thy servants for a possession, and + bring us not over Jordan. + +04:032:006 And Moses said unto the children of Gad and to the children of + Reuben, Shall your brethren go to war, and shall ye sit here? + +04:032:007 And wherefore discourage ye the heart of the children of + Israel from going over into the land which the LORD hath given + them? + +04:032:008 Thus did your fathers, when I sent them from Kadeshbarnea to + see the land. + +04:032:009 For when they went up unto the valley of Eshcol, and saw the + land, they discouraged the heart of the children of Israel, + that they should not go into the land which the LORD had given + them. + +04:032:010 And the LORD's anger was kindled the same time, and he sware, + saying, + +04:032:011 Surely none of the men that came up out of Egypt, from twenty + years old and upward, shall see the land which I sware unto + Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob; because they have not + wholly followed me: + +04:032:012 Save Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite, and Joshua the + son of Nun: for they have wholly followed the LORD. + +04:032:013 And the LORD's anger was kindled against Israel, and he made + them wander in the wilderness forty years, until all the + generation, that had done evil in the sight of the LORD, was + consumed. + +04:032:014 And, behold, ye are risen up in your fathers' stead, an + increase of sinful men, to augment yet the fierce anger of the + LORD toward Israel. + +04:032:015 For if ye turn away from after him, he will yet again leave + them in the wilderness; and ye shall destroy all this people. + +04:032:016 And they came near unto him, and said, We will build + sheepfolds here for our cattle, and cities for our little + ones: + +04:032:017 But we ourselves will go ready armed before the children of + Israel, until we have brought them unto their place: and our + little ones shall dwell in the fenced cities because of the + inhabitants of the land. + +04:032:018 We will not return unto our houses, until the children of + Israel have inherited every man his inheritance. + +04:032:019 For we will not inherit with them on yonder side Jordan, or + forward; because our inheritance is fallen to us on this side + Jordan eastward. + +04:032:020 And Moses said unto them, If ye will do this thing, if ye will + go armed before the LORD to war, + +04:032:021 And will go all of you armed over Jordan before the LORD, + until he hath driven out his enemies from before him, + +04:032:022 And the land be subdued before the LORD: then afterward ye + shall return, and be guiltless before the LORD, and before + Israel; and this land shall be your possession before the + LORD. + +04:032:023 But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the + LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out. + +04:032:024 Build you cities for your little ones, and folds for your + sheep; and do that which hath proceeded out of your mouth. + +04:032:025 And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben spake unto + Moses, saying, Thy servants will do as my lord commandeth. + +04:032:026 Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our cattle, + shall be there in the cities of Gilead: + +04:032:027 But thy servants will pass over, every man armed for war, + before the Lord to battle, as my lord saith. + +04:032:028 So concerning them Moses commanded Eleazar the priest, and + Joshua the son of Nun, and the chief fathers of the tribes of + the children of Israel: + +04:032:029 And Moses said unto them, If the children of Gad and the + children of Reuben will pass with you over Jordan, every man + armed to battle, before the LORD, and the land shall be + subdued before you; then ye shall give them the land of Gilead + for a possession: + +04:032:030 But if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have + possessions among you in the land of Canaan. + +04:032:031 And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben answered, + saying, As the LORD hath said unto thy servants, so will we + do. + +04:032:032 We will pass over armed before the LORD into the land of + Canaan, that the possession of our inheritance on this side + Jordan may be our's. + +04:032:033 And Moses gave unto them, even to the children of Gad, and to + the children of Reuben, and unto half the tribe of Manasseh + the son of Joseph, the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, + and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, the land, with the + cities thereof in the coasts, even the cities of the country + round about. + +04:032:034 And the children of Gad built Dibon, and Ataroth, and Aroer, + +04:032:035 And Atroth, Shophan, and Jaazer, and Jogbehah, + +04:032:036 And Bethnimrah, and Bethharan, fenced cities: and folds for + sheep. + +04:032:037 And the children of Reuben built Heshbon, and Elealeh, and + Kirjathaim, + +04:032:038 And Nebo, and Baalmeon, (their names being changed,) and + Shibmah: and gave other names unto the cities which they + builded. + +04:032:039 And the children of Machir the son of Manasseh went to Gilead, + and took it, and dispossessed the Amorite which was in it. + +04:032:040 And Moses gave Gilead unto Machir the son of Manasseh; and he + dwelt therein. + +04:032:041 And Jair the son of Manasseh went and took the small towns + thereof, and called them Havothjair. + +04:032:042 And Nobah went and took Kenath, and the villages thereof, and + called it Nobah, after his own name. + +04:033:001 These are the journeys of the children of Israel, which went + forth out of the land of Egypt with their armies under the + hand of Moses and Aaron. + +04:033:002 And Moses wrote their goings out according to their journeys + by the commandment of the LORD: and these are their journeys + according to their goings out. + +04:033:003 And they departed from Rameses in the first month, on the + fifteenth day of the first month; on the morrow after the + passover the children of Israel went out with an high hand in + the sight of all the Egyptians. + +04:033:004 For the Egyptians buried all their firstborn, which the LORD + had smitten among them: upon their gods also the LORD executed + judgments. + +04:033:005 And the children of Israel removed from Rameses, and pitched + in Succoth. + +04:033:006 And they departed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham, which is + in the edge of the wilderness. + +04:033:007 And they removed from Etham, and turned again unto Pihahiroth, + which is before Baalzephon: and they pitched before Migdol. + +04:033:008 And they departed from before Pihahiroth, and passed through + the midst of the sea into the wilderness, and went three days' + journey in the wilderness of Etham, and pitched in Marah. + +04:033:009 And they removed from Marah, and came unto Elim: and in Elim + were twelve fountains of water, and threescore and ten palm + trees; and they pitched there. + +04:033:010 And they removed from Elim, and encamped by the Red sea. + +04:033:011 And they removed from the Red sea, and encamped in the + wilderness of Sin. + +04:033:012 And they took their journey out of the wilderness of Sin, and + encamped in Dophkah. + +04:033:013 And they departed from Dophkah, and encamped in Alush. + +04:033:014 And they removed from Alush, and encamped at Rephidim, where + was no water for the people to drink. + +04:033:015 And they departed from Rephidim, and pitched in the wilderness + of Sinai. + +04:033:016 And they removed from the desert of Sinai, and pitched at + Kibrothhattaavah. + +04:033:017 And they departed from Kibrothhattaavah, and encamped at + Hazeroth. + +04:033:018 And they departed from Hazeroth, and pitched in Rithmah. + +04:033:019 And they departed from Rithmah, and pitched at Rimmonparez. + +04:033:020 And they departed from Rimmonparez, and pitched in Libnah. + +04:033:021 And they removed from Libnah, and pitched at Rissah. + +04:033:022 And they journeyed from Rissah, and pitched in Kehelathah. + +04:033:023 And they went from Kehelathah, and pitched in mount Shapher. + +04:033:024 And they removed from mount Shapher, and encamped in Haradah. + +04:033:025 And they removed from Haradah, and pitched in Makheloth. + +04:033:026 And they removed from Makheloth, and encamped at Tahath. + +04:033:027 And they departed from Tahath, and pitched at Tarah. + +04:033:028 And they removed from Tarah, and pitched in Mithcah. + +04:033:029 And they went from Mithcah, and pitched in Hashmonah. + +04:033:030 And they departed from Hashmonah, and encamped at Moseroth. + +04:033:031 And they departed from Moseroth, and pitched in Benejaakan. + +04:033:032 And they removed from Benejaakan, and encamped at Horhagidgad. + +04:033:033 And they went from Horhagidgad, and pitched in Jotbathah. + +04:033:034 And they removed from Jotbathah, and encamped at Ebronah. + +04:033:035 And they departed from Ebronah, and encamped at Eziongaber. + +04:033:036 And they removed from Eziongaber, and pitched in the + wilderness of Zin, which is Kadesh. + +04:033:037 And they removed from Kadesh, and pitched in mount Hor, in the + edge of the land of Edom. + +04:033:038 And Aaron the priest went up into mount Hor at the commandment + of the LORD, and died there, in the fortieth year after the + children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the + first day of the fifth month. + +04:033:039 And Aaron was an hundred and twenty and three years old when + he died in mount Hor. + +04:033:040 And king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt in the south in the + land of Canaan, heard of the coming of the children of Israel. + +04:033:041 And they departed from mount Hor, and pitched in Zalmonah. + +04:033:042 And they departed from Zalmonah, and pitched in Punon. + +04:033:043 And they departed from Punon, and pitched in Oboth. + +04:033:044 And they departed from Oboth, and pitched in Ijeabarim, in the + border of Moab. + +04:033:045 And they departed from Iim, and pitched in Dibongad. + +04:033:046 And they removed from Dibongad, and encamped in + Almondiblathaim. + +04:033:047 And they removed from Almondiblathaim, and pitched in the + mountains of Abarim, before Nebo. + +04:033:048 And they departed from the mountains of Abarim, and pitched in + the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho. + +04:033:049 And they pitched by Jordan, from Bethjesimoth even unto + Abelshittim in the plains of Moab. + +04:033:050 And the LORD spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan + near Jericho, saying, + +04:033:051 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye + are passed over Jordan into the land of Canaan; + +04:033:052 Then ye shall drive out all the inhabitants of the land from + before you, and destroy all their pictures, and destroy all + their molten images, and quite pluck down all their high + places: + +04:033:053 And ye shall dispossess the inhabitants of the land, and dwell + therein: for I have given you the land to possess it. + +04:033:054 And ye shall divide the land by lot for an inheritance among + your families: and to the more ye shall give the more + inheritance, and to the fewer ye shall give the less + inheritance: every man's inheritance shall be in the place + where his lot falleth; according to the tribes of your fathers + ye shall inherit. + +04:033:055 But if ye will not drive out the inhabitants of the land from + before you; then it shall come to pass, that those which ye + let remain of them shall be pricks in your eyes, and thorns in + your sides, and shall vex you in the land wherein ye dwell. + +04:033:056 Moreover it shall come to pass, that I shall do unto you, as I + thought to do unto them. + +04:034:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:034:002 Command the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye + come into the land of Canaan; (this is the land that shall + fall unto you for an inheritance, even the land of Canaan with + the coasts thereof:) + +04:034:003 Then your south quarter shall be from the wilderness of Zin + along by the coast of Edom, and your south border shall be the + outmost coast of the salt sea eastward: + +04:034:004 And your border shall turn from the south to the ascent of + Akrabbim, and pass on to Zin: and the going forth thereof + shall be from the south to Kadeshbarnea, and shall go on to + Hazaraddar, and pass on to Azmon: + +04:034:005 And the border shall fetch a compass from Azmon unto the river + of Egypt, and the goings out of it shall be at the sea. + +04:034:006 And as for the western border, ye shall even have the great + sea for a border: this shall be your west border. + +04:034:007 And this shall be your north border: from the great sea ye + shall point out for you mount Hor: + +04:034:008 From mount Hor ye shall point out your border unto the + entrance of Hamath; and the goings forth of the border shall + be to Zedad: + +04:034:009 And the border shall go on to Ziphron, and the goings out of + it shall be at Hazarenan: this shall be your north border. + +04:034:010 And ye shall point out your east border from Hazarenan to + Shepham: + +04:034:011 And the coast shall go down from Shepham to Riblah, on the + east side of Ain; and the border shall descend, and shall + reach unto the side of the sea of Chinnereth eastward: + +04:034:012 And the border shall go down to Jordan, and the goings out of + it shall be at the salt sea: this shall be your land with the + coasts thereof round about. + +04:034:013 And Moses commanded the children of Israel, saying, This is + the land which ye shall inherit by lot, which the LORD + commanded to give unto the nine tribes, and to the half tribe: + +04:034:014 For the tribe of the children of Reuben according to the house + of their fathers, and the tribe of the children of Gad + according to the house of their fathers, have received their + inheritance; and half the tribe of Manasseh have received + their inheritance: + +04:034:015 The two tribes and the half tribe have received their + inheritance on this side Jordan near Jericho eastward, toward + the sunrising. + +04:034:016 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:034:017 These are the names of the men which shall divide the land + unto you: Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun. + +04:034:018 And ye shall take one prince of every tribe, to divide the + land by inheritance. + +04:034:019 And the names of the men are these: Of the tribe of Judah, + Caleb the son of Jephunneh. + +04:034:020 And of the tribe of the children of Simeon, Shemuel the son of + Ammihud. + +04:034:021 Of the tribe of Benjamin, Elidad the son of Chislon. + +04:034:022 And the prince of the tribe of the children of Dan, Bukki the + son of Jogli. + +04:034:023 The prince of the children of Joseph, for the tribe of the + children of Manasseh, Hanniel the son of Ephod. + +04:034:024 And the prince of the tribe of the children of Ephraim, Kemuel + the son of Shiphtan. + +04:034:025 And the prince of the tribe of the children of Zebulun, + Elizaphan the son of Parnach. + +04:034:026 And the prince of the tribe of the children of Issachar, + Paltiel the son of Azzan. + +04:034:027 And the prince of the tribe of the children of Asher, Ahihud + the son of Shelomi. + +04:034:028 And the prince of the tribe of the children of Naphtali, + Pedahel the son of Ammihud. + +04:034:029 These are they whom the LORD commanded to divide the + inheritance unto the children of Israel in the land of Canaan. + +04:035:001 And the LORD spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan + near Jericho, saying, + +04:035:002 Command the children of Israel, that they give unto the + Levites of the inheritance of their possession cities to dwell + in; and ye shall give also unto the Levites suburbs for the + cities round about them. + +04:035:003 And the cities shall they have to dwell in; and the suburbs of + them shall be for their cattle, and for their goods, and for + all their beasts. + +04:035:004 And the suburbs of the cities, which ye shall give unto the + Levites, shall reach from the wall of the city and outward a + thousand cubits round about. + +04:035:005 And ye shall measure from without the city on the east side + two thousand cubits, and on the south side two thousand + cubits, and on the west side two thousand cubits, and on the + north side two thousand cubits; and the city shall be in the + midst: this shall be to them the suburbs of the cities. + +04:035:006 And among the cities which ye shall give unto the Levites + there shall be six cities for refuge, which ye shall appoint + for the manslayer, that he may flee thither: and to them ye + shall add forty and two cities. + +04:035:007 So all the cities which ye shall give to the Levites shall be + forty and eight cities: them shall ye give with their suburbs. + +04:035:008 And the cities which ye shall give shall be of the possession + of the children of Israel: from them that have many ye shall + give many; but from them that have few ye shall give few: + every one shall give of his cities unto the Levites according + to his inheritance which he inheriteth. + +04:035:009 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, + +04:035:010 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye + be come over Jordan into the land of Canaan; + +04:035:011 Then ye shall appoint you cities to be cities of refuge for + you; that the slayer may flee thither, which killeth any + person at unawares. + +04:035:012 And they shall be unto you cities for refuge from the avenger; + that the manslayer die not, until he stand before the + congregation in judgment. + +04:035:013 And of these cities which ye shall give six cities shall ye + have for refuge. + +04:035:014 Ye shall give three cities on this side Jordan, and three + cities shall ye give in the land of Canaan, which shall be + cities of refuge. + +04:035:015 These six cities shall be a refuge, both for the children of + Israel, and for the stranger, and for the sojourner among + them: that every one that killeth any person unawares may flee + thither. + +04:035:016 And if he smite him with an instrument of iron, so that he + die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to + death. + +04:035:017 And if he smite him with throwing a stone, wherewith he may + die, and he die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely + be put to death. + +04:035:018 Or if he smite him with an hand weapon of wood, wherewith he + may die, and he die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall + surely be put to death. + +04:035:019 The revenger of blood himself shall slay the murderer: when he + meeteth him, he shall slay him. + +04:035:020 But if he thrust him of hatred, or hurl at him by laying of + wait, that he die; + +04:035:021 Or in enmity smite him with his hand, that he die: he that + smote him shall surely be put to death; for he is a murderer: + the revenger of blood shall slay the murderer, when he meeteth + him. + +04:035:022 But if he thrust him suddenly without enmity, or have cast + upon him any thing without laying of wait, + +04:035:023 Or with any stone, wherewith a man may die, seeing him not, + and cast it upon him, that he die, and was not his enemy, + neither sought his harm: + +04:035:024 Then the congregation shall judge between the slayer and the + revenger of blood according to these judgments: + +04:035:025 And the congregation shall deliver the slayer out of the hand + of the revenger of blood, and the congregation shall restore + him to the city of his refuge, whither he was fled: and he + shall abide in it unto the death of the high priest, which was + anointed with the holy oil. + +04:035:026 But if the slayer shall at any time come without the border of + the city of his refuge, whither he was fled; + +04:035:027 And the revenger of blood find him without the borders of the + city of his refuge, and the revenger of blood kill the slayer; + he shall not be guilty of blood: + +04:035:028 Because he should have remained in the city of his refuge + until the death of the high priest: but after the death of the + high priest the slayer shall return into the land of his + possession. + +04:035:029 So these things shall be for a statute of judgment unto you + throughout your generations in all your dwellings. + +04:035:030 Whoso killeth any person, the murderer shall be put to death + by the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify + against any person to cause him to die. + +04:035:031 Moreover ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a + murderer, which is guilty of death: but he shall be surely put + to death. + +04:035:032 And ye shall take no satisfaction for him that is fled to the + city of his refuge, that he should come again to dwell in the + land, until the death of the priest. + +04:035:033 So ye shall not pollute the land wherein ye are: for blood it + defileth the land: and the land cannot be cleansed of the + blood that is shed therein, but by the blood of him that shed + it. + +04:035:034 Defile not therefore the land which ye shall inhabit, wherein + I dwell: for I the LORD dwell among the children of Israel. + +04:036:001 And the chief fathers of the families of the children of + Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the + families of the sons of Joseph, came near, and spake before + Moses, and before the princes, the chief fathers of the + children of Israel: + +04:036:002 And they said, The LORD commanded my lord to give the land for + an inheritance by lot to the children of Israel: and my lord + was commanded by the LORD to give the inheritance of + Zelophehad our brother unto his daughters. + +04:036:003 And if they be married to any of the sons of the other tribes + of the children of Israel, then shall their inheritance be + taken from the inheritance of our fathers, and shall be put to + the inheritance of the tribe whereunto they are received: so + shall it be taken from the lot of our inheritance. + +04:036:004 And when the jubile of the children of Israel shall be, then + shall their inheritance be put unto the inheritance of the + tribe whereunto they are received: so shall their inheritance + be taken away from the inheritance of the tribe of our + fathers. + +04:036:005 And Moses commanded the children of Israel according to the + word of the LORD, saying, The tribe of the sons of Joseph hath + said well. + +04:036:006 This is the thing which the LORD doth command concerning the + daughters of Zelophehad, saying, Let them marry to whom they + think best; only to the family of the tribe of their father + shall they marry. + +04:036:007 So shall not the inheritance of the children of Israel remove + from tribe to tribe: for every one of the children of Israel + shall keep himself to the inheritance of the tribe of his + fathers. + +04:036:008 And every daughter, that possesseth an inheritance in any + tribe of the children of Israel, shall be wife unto one of the + family of the tribe of her father, that the children of Israel + may enjoy every man the inheritance of his fathers. + +04:036:009 Neither shall the inheritance remove from one tribe to another + tribe; but every one of the tribes of the children of Israel + shall keep himself to his own inheritance. + +04:036:010 Even as the LORD commanded Moses, so did the daughters of + Zelophehad: + +04:036:011 For Mahlah, Tirzah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Noah, the + daughters of Zelophehad, were married unto their father's + brothers' sons: + +04:036:012 And they were married into the families of the sons of + Manasseh the son of Joseph, and their inheritance remained in + the tribe of the family of their father. + +04:036:013 These are the commandments and the judgments, which the LORD + commanded by the hand of Moses unto the children of Israel in + the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho. + +Book 05 Deuteronomy + +05:001:001 These be the words which Moses spake unto all Israel on this + side Jordan in the wilderness, in the plain over against the + Red sea, between Paran, and Tophel, and Laban, and Hazeroth, + and Dizahab. + +05:001:002 (There are eleven days' journey from Horeb by the way of mount + Seir unto Kadeshbarnea.) + +05:001:003 And it came to pass in the fortieth year, in the eleventh + month, on the first day of the month, that Moses spake unto + the children of Israel, according unto all that the LORD had + given him in commandment unto them; + +05:001:004 After he had slain Sihon the king of the Amorites, which dwelt + in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, which dwelt at Astaroth + in Edrei: + +05:001:005 On this side Jordan, in the land of Moab, began Moses to + declare this law, saying, + +05:001:006 The LORD our God spake unto us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt + long enough in this mount: + +05:001:007 Turn you, and take your journey, and go to the mount of the + Amorites, and unto all the places nigh thereunto, in the + plain, in the hills, and in the vale, and in the south, and by + the sea side, to the land of the Canaanites, and unto Lebanon, + unto the great river, the river Euphrates. + +05:001:008 Behold, I have set the land before you: go in and possess the + land which the LORD sware unto your fathers, Abraham, Isaac, + and Jacob, to give unto them and to their seed after them. + +05:001:009 And I spake unto you at that time, saying, I am not able to + bear you myself alone: + +05:001:010 The LORD your God hath multiplied you, and, behold, ye are + this day as the stars of heaven for multitude. + +05:001:011 (The LORD God of your fathers make you a thousand times so + many more as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you!) + +05:001:012 How can I myself alone bear your cumbrance, and your burden, + and your strife? + +05:001:013 Take you wise men, and understanding, and known among your + tribes, and I will make them rulers over you. + +05:001:014 And ye answered me, and said, The thing which thou hast spoken + is good for us to do. + +05:001:015 So I took the chief of your tribes, wise men, and known, and + made them heads over you, captains over thousands, and + captains over hundreds, and captains over fifties, and + captains over tens, and officers among your tribes. + +05:001:016 And I charged your judges at that time, saying, Hear the + causes between your brethren, and judge righteously between + every man and his brother, and the stranger that is with him. + +05:001:017 Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; but ye shall hear + the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the + face of man; for the judgment is God's: and the cause that is + too hard for you, bring it unto me, and I will hear it. + +05:001:018 And I commanded you at that time all the things which ye + should do. + +05:001:019 And when we departed from Horeb, we went through all that + great and terrible wilderness, which ye saw by the way of the + mountain of the Amorites, as the LORD our God commanded us; + and we came to Kadeshbarnea. + +05:001:020 And I said unto you, Ye are come unto the mountain of the + Amorites, which the LORD our God doth give unto us. + +05:001:021 Behold, the LORD thy God hath set the land before thee: go up + and possess it, as the LORD God of thy fathers hath said unto + thee; fear not, neither be discouraged. + +05:001:022 And ye came near unto me every one of you, and said, We will + send men before us, and they shall search us out the land, and + bring us word again by what way we must go up, and into what + cities we shall come. + +05:001:023 And the saying pleased me well: and I took twelve men of you, + one of a tribe: + +05:001:024 And they turned and went up into the mountain, and came unto + the valley of Eshcol, and searched it out. + +05:001:025 And they took of the fruit of the land in their hands, and + brought it down unto us, and brought us word again, and said, + It is a good land which the LORD our God doth give us. + +05:001:026 Notwithstanding ye would not go up, but rebelled against the + commandment of the LORD your God: + +05:001:027 And ye murmured in your tents, and said, Because the LORD + hated us, he hath brought us forth out of the land of Egypt, + to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to destroy us. + +05:001:028 Whither shall we go up? our brethren have discouraged our + heart, saying, The people is greater and taller than we; the + cities are great and walled up to heaven; and moreover we have + seen the sons of the Anakims there. + +05:001:029 Then I said unto you, Dread not, neither be afraid of them. + +05:001:030 The LORD your God which goeth before you, he shall fight for + you, according to all that he did for you in Egypt before your + eyes; + +05:001:031 And in the wilderness, where thou hast seen how that the LORD + thy God bare thee, as a man doth bear his son, in all the way + that ye went, until ye came into this place. + +05:001:032 Yet in this thing ye did not believe the LORD your God, + +05:001:033 Who went in the way before you, to search you out a place to + pitch your tents in, in fire by night, to shew you by what way + ye should go, and in a cloud by day. + +05:001:034 And the LORD heard the voice of your words, and was wroth, and + sware, saying, + +05:001:035 Surely there shall not one of these men of this evil + generation see that good land, which I sware to give unto your + fathers. + +05:001:036 Save Caleb the son of Jephunneh; he shall see it, and to him + will I give the land that he hath trodden upon, and to his + children, because he hath wholly followed the LORD. + +05:001:037 Also the LORD was angry with me for your sakes, saying, Thou + also shalt not go in thither. + +05:001:038 But Joshua the son of Nun, which standeth before thee, he + shall go in thither: encourage him: for he shall cause Israel + to inherit it. + +05:001:039 Moreover your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, and + your children, which in that day had no knowledge between good + and evil, they shall go in thither, and unto them will I give + it, and they shall possess it. + +05:001:040 But as for you, turn you, and take your journey into the + wilderness by the way of the Red sea. + +05:001:041 Then ye answered and said unto me, We have sinned against the + LORD, we will go up and fight, according to all that the LORD + our God commanded us. And when ye had girded on every man his + weapons of war, ye were ready to go up into the hill. + +05:001:042 And the LORD said unto me, Say unto them. Go not up, neither + fight; for I am not among you; lest ye be smitten before your + enemies. + +05:001:043 So I spake unto you; and ye would not hear, but rebelled + against the commandment of the LORD, and went presumptuously + up into the hill. + +05:001:044 And the Amorites, which dwelt in that mountain, came out + against you, and chased you, as bees do, and destroyed you in + Seir, even unto Hormah. + +05:001:045 And ye returned and wept before the LORD; but the LORD would + not hearken to your voice, nor give ear unto you. + +05:001:046 So ye abode in Kadesh many days, according unto the days that + ye abode there. + +05:002:001 Then we turned, and took our journey into the wilderness by + the way of the Red sea, as the LORD spake unto me: and we + compassed mount Seir many days. + +05:002:002 And the LORD spake unto me, saying, + +05:002:003 Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you + northward. + +05:002:004 And command thou the people, saying, Ye are to pass through + the coast of your brethren the children of Esau, which dwell + in Seir; and they shall be afraid of you: take ye good heed + unto yourselves therefore: + +05:002:005 Meddle not with them; for I will not give you of their land, + no, not so much as a foot breadth; because I have given mount + Seir unto Esau for a possession. + +05:002:006 Ye shall buy meat of them for money, that ye may eat; and ye + shall also buy water of them for money, that ye may drink. + +05:002:007 For the LORD thy God hath blessed thee in all the works of thy + hand: he knoweth thy walking through this great wilderness: + these forty years the LORD thy God hath been with thee; thou + hast lacked nothing. + +05:002:008 And when we passed by from our brethren the children of Esau, + which dwelt in Seir, through the way of the plain from Elath, + and from Eziongaber, we turned and passed by the way of the + wilderness of Moab. + +05:002:009 And the LORD said unto me, Distress not the Moabites, neither + contend with them in battle: for I will not give thee of their + land for a possession; because I have given Ar unto the + children of Lot for a possession. + +05:002:010 The Emims dwelt therein in times past, a people great, and + many, and tall, as the Anakims; + +05:002:011 Which also were accounted giants, as the Anakims; but the + Moabites called them Emims. + +05:002:012 The Horims also dwelt in Seir beforetime; but the children of + Esau succeeded them, when they had destroyed them from before + them, and dwelt in their stead; as Israel did unto the land of + his possession, which the LORD gave unto them. + +05:002:013 Now rise up, said I, and get you over the brook Zered. And we + went over the brook Zered. + +05:002:014 And the space in which we came from Kadeshbarnea, until we + were come over the brook Zered, was thirty and eight years; + until all the generation of the men of war were wasted out + from among the host, as the LORD sware unto them. + +05:002:015 For indeed the hand of the LORD was against them, to destroy + them from among the host, until they were consumed. + +05:002:016 So it came to pass, when all the men of war were consumed and + dead from among the people, + +05:002:017 That the LORD spake unto me, saying, + +05:002:018 Thou art to pass over through Ar, the coast of Moab, this day: + +05:002:019 And when thou comest nigh over against the children of Ammon, + distress them not, nor meddle with them: for I will not give + thee of the land of the children of Ammon any possession; + because I have given it unto the children of Lot for a + possession. + +05:002:020 (That also was accounted a land of giants: giants dwelt + therein in old time; and the Ammonites call them Zamzummims; + +05:002:021 A people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims; but the + LORD destroyed them before them; and they succeeded them, and + dwelt in their stead: + +05:002:022 As he did to the children of Esau, which dwelt in Seir, when + he destroyed the Horims from before them; and they succeeded + them, and dwelt in their stead even unto this day: + +05:002:023 And the Avims which dwelt in Hazerim, even unto Azzah, the + Caphtorims, which came forth out of Caphtor, destroyed them, + and dwelt in their stead.) + +05:002:024 Rise ye up, take your journey, and pass over the river Arnon: + behold, I have given into thine hand Sihon the Amorite, king + of Heshbon, and his land: begin to possess it, and contend + with him in battle. + +05:002:025 This day will I begin to put the dread of thee and the fear of + thee upon the nations that are under the whole heaven, who + shall hear report of thee, and shall tremble, and be in + anguish because of thee. + +05:002:026 And I sent messengers out of the wilderness of Kedemoth unto + Sihon king of Heshbon with words of peace, saying, + +05:002:027 Let me pass through thy land: I will go along by the high way, + I will neither turn unto the right hand nor to the left. + +05:002:028 Thou shalt sell me meat for money, that I may eat; and give me + water for money, that I may drink: only I will pass through on + my feet; + +05:002:029 (As the children of Esau which dwell in Seir, and the Moabites + which dwell in Ar, did unto me;) until I shall pass over + Jordan into the land which the LORD our God giveth us. + +05:002:030 But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass by him: for + the LORD thy God hardened his spirit, and made his heart + obstinate, that he might deliver him into thy hand, as + appeareth this day. + +05:002:031 And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have begun to give Sihon + and his land before thee: begin to possess, that thou mayest + inherit his land. + +05:002:032 Then Sihon came out against us, he and all his people, to + fight at Jahaz. + +05:002:033 And the LORD our God delivered him before us; and we smote + him, and his sons, and all his people. + +05:002:034 And we took all his cities at that time, and utterly destroyed + the men, and the women, and the little ones, of every city, we + left none to remain: + +05:002:035 Only the cattle we took for a prey unto ourselves, and the + spoil of the cities which we took. + +05:002:036 From Aroer, which is by the brink of the river of Arnon, and + from the city that is by the river, even unto Gilead, there + was not one city too strong for us: the LORD our God delivered + all unto us: + +05:002:037 Only unto the land of the children of Ammon thou camest not, + nor unto any place of the river Jabbok, nor unto the cities in + the mountains, nor unto whatsoever the LORD our God forbad us. + +05:003:001 Then we turned, and went up the way to Bashan: and Og the king + of Bashan came out against us, he and all his people, to + battle at Edrei. + +05:003:002 And the LORD said unto me, Fear him not: for I will deliver + him, and all his people, and his land, into thy hand; and thou + shalt do unto him as thou didst unto Sihon king of the + Amorites, which dwelt at Heshbon. + +05:003:003 So the LORD our God delivered into our hands Og also, the king + of Bashan, and all his people: and we smote him until none was + left to him remaining. + +05:003:004 And we took all his cities at that time, there was not a city + which we took not from them, threescore cities, all the region + of Argob, the kingdom of Og in Bashan. + +05:003:005 All these cities were fenced with high walls, gates, and bars; + beside unwalled towns a great many. + +05:003:006 And we utterly destroyed them, as we did unto Sihon king of + Heshbon, utterly destroying the men, women, and children, of + every city. + +05:003:007 But all the cattle, and the spoil of the cities, we took for a + prey to ourselves. + +05:003:008 And we took at that time out of the hand of the two kings of + the Amorites the land that was on this side Jordan, from the + river of Arnon unto mount Hermon; + +05:003:009 (Which Hermon the Sidonians call Sirion; and the Amorites call + it Shenir;) + +05:003:010 All the cities of the plain, and all Gilead, and all Bashan, + unto Salchah and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan. + +05:003:011 For only Og king of Bashan remained of the remnant of giants; + behold his bedstead was a bedstead of iron; is it not in + Rabbath of the children of Ammon? nine cubits was the length + thereof, and four cubits the breadth of it, after the cubit of + a man. + +05:003:012 And this land, which we possessed at that time, from Aroer, + which is by the river Arnon, and half mount Gilead, and the + cities thereof, gave I unto the Reubenites and to the Gadites. + +05:003:013 And the rest of Gilead, and all Bashan, being the kingdom of + Og, gave I unto the half tribe of Manasseh; all the region of + Argob, with all Bashan, which was called the land of giants. + +05:003:014 Jair the son of Manasseh took all the country of Argob unto + the coasts of Geshuri and Maachathi; and called them after his + own name, Bashanhavothjair, unto this day. + +05:003:015 And I gave Gilead unto Machir. + +05:003:016 And unto the Reubenites and unto the Gadites I gave from + Gilead even unto the river Arnon half the valley, and the + border even unto the river Jabbok, which is the border of the + children of Ammon; + +05:003:017 The plain also, and Jordan, and the coast thereof, from + Chinnereth even unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, + under Ashdothpisgah eastward. + +05:003:018 And I commanded you at that time, saying, The LORD your God + hath given you this land to possess it: ye shall pass over + armed before your brethren the children of Israel, all that + are meet for the war. + +05:003:019 But your wives, and your little ones, and your cattle, (for I + know that ye have much cattle,) shall abide in your cities + which I have given you; + +05:003:020 Until the LORD have given rest unto your brethren, as well as + unto you, and until they also possess the land which the LORD + your God hath given them beyond Jordan: and then shall ye + return every man unto his possession, which I have given you. + +05:003:021 And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have + seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto these two + kings: so shall the LORD do unto all the kingdoms whither thou + passest. + +05:003:022 Ye shall not fear them: for the LORD your God he shall fight + for you. + +05:003:023 And I besought the LORD at that time, saying, + +05:003:024 O Lord GOD, thou hast begun to shew thy servant thy greatness, + and thy mighty hand: for what God is there in heaven or in + earth, that can do according to thy works, and according to + thy might? + +05:003:025 I pray thee, let me go over, and see the good land that is + beyond Jordan, that goodly mountain, and Lebanon. + +05:003:026 But the LORD was wroth with me for your sakes, and would not + hear me: and the LORD said unto me, Let it suffice thee; speak + no more unto me of this matter. + +05:003:027 Get thee up into the top of Pisgah, and lift up thine eyes + westward, and northward, and southward, and eastward, and + behold it with thine eyes: for thou shalt not go over this + Jordan. + +05:003:028 But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for + he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them + to inherit the land which thou shalt see. + +05:003:029 So we abode in the valley over against Bethpeor. + +05:004:001 Now therefore hearken, O Israel, unto the statutes and unto + the judgments, which I teach you, for to do them, that ye may + live, and go in and possess the land which the LORD God of + your fathers giveth you. + +05:004:002 Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither + shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the + commandments of the LORD your God which I command you. + +05:004:003 Your eyes have seen what the LORD did because of Baalpeor: for + all the men that followed Baalpeor, the LORD thy God hath + destroyed them from among you. + +05:004:004 But ye that did cleave unto the LORD your God are alive every + one of you this day. + +05:004:005 Behold, I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as the + LORD my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the land + whither ye go to possess it. + +05:004:006 Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your + understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear + all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a + wise and understanding people. + +05:004:007 For 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? + +05:004:008 And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and + judgments so righteous as all this law, which I set before you + this day? + +05:004:009 Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest + thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest + they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach + them thy sons, and thy sons' sons; + +05:004:010 Specially the day that thou stoodest before the LORD thy God + in Horeb, when the LORD said unto me, Gather me the people + together, and I will make them hear my words, that they may + learn to fear me all the days that they shall live upon the + earth, and that they may teach their children. + +05:004:011 And ye came near and stood under the mountain; and the + mountain burned with fire unto the midst of heaven, with + darkness, clouds, and thick darkness. + +05:004:012 And the LORD spake unto you out of the midst of the fire: ye + heard the voice of the words, but saw no similitude; only ye + heard a voice. + +05:004:013 And he declared unto you his covenant, which he commanded you + to perform, even ten commandments; and he wrote them upon two + tables of stone. + +05:004:014 And the LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes + and judgments, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go + over to possess it. + +05:004:015 Take ye therefore good heed unto yourselves; for ye saw no + manner of similitude on the day that the LORD spake unto you + in Horeb out of the midst of the fire: + +05:004:016 Lest ye corrupt yourselves, and make you a graven image, the + similitude of any figure, the likeness of male or female, + +05:004:017 The likeness of any beast that is on the earth, the likeness + of any winged fowl that flieth in the air, + +05:004:018 The likeness of any thing that creepeth on the ground, the + likeness of any fish that is in the waters beneath the earth: + +05:004:019 And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou + seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, even all the host + of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve + them, which the LORD thy God hath divided unto all nations + under the whole heaven. + +05:004:020 But the LORD hath taken you, and brought you forth out of the + iron furnace, even out of Egypt, to be unto him a people of + inheritance, as ye are this day. + +05:004:021 Furthermore the LORD was angry with me for your sakes, and + sware that I should not go over Jordan, and that I should not + go in unto that good land, which the LORD thy God giveth thee + for an inheritance: + +05:004:022 But I must die in this land, I must not go over Jordan: but ye + shall go over, and possess that good land. + +05:004:023 Take heed unto yourselves, lest ye forget the covenant of the + LORD your God, which he made with you, and make you a graven + image, or the likeness of any thing, which the LORD thy God + hath forbidden thee. + +05:004:024 For the LORD thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God. + +05:004:025 When thou shalt beget children, and children's children, and + ye shall have remained long in the land, and shall corrupt + yourselves, and make a graven image, or the likeness of any + thing, and shall do evil in the sight of the LORD thy God, to + provoke him to anger: + +05:004:026 I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that + ye shall soon utterly perish from off the land whereunto ye go + over Jordan to possess it; ye shall not prolong your days upon + it, but shall utterly be destroyed. + +05:004:027 And the LORD shall scatter you among the nations, and ye shall + be left few in number among the heathen, whither the LORD + shall lead you. + +05:004:028 And there ye shall serve gods, the work of men's hands, wood + and stone, which neither see, nor hear, nor eat, nor smell. + +05:004:029 But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou + shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with + all thy soul. + +05:004:030 When thou art in tribulation, and all these things are come + upon thee, even in the latter days, if thou turn to the LORD + thy God, and shalt be obedient unto his voice; + +05:004:031 (For the LORD thy God is a merciful God;) he will not forsake + thee, neither destroy thee, nor forget the covenant of thy + fathers which he sware unto them. + +05:004:032 For ask now of the days that are past, which were before thee, + since the day that God created man upon the earth, and ask + from the one side of heaven unto the other, whether there hath + been any such thing as this great thing is, or hath been heard + like it? + +05:004:033 Did ever people hear the voice of God speaking out of the + midst of the fire, as thou hast heard, and live? + +05:004:034 Or hath God assayed to go and take him a nation from the midst + of another nation, by temptations, by signs, and by wonders, + and by war, and by a mighty hand, and by a stretched out arm, + and by great terrors, according to all that the LORD your God + did for you in Egypt before your eyes? + +05:004:035 Unto thee it was shewed, that thou mightest know that the LORD + he is God; there is none else beside him. + +05:004:036 Out of heaven he made thee to hear his voice, that he might + instruct thee: and upon earth he shewed thee his great fire; + and thou heardest his words out of the midst of the fire. + +05:004:037 And because he loved thy fathers, therefore he chose their + seed after them, and brought thee out in his sight with his + mighty power out of Egypt; + +05:004:038 To drive out nations from before thee greater and mightier + than thou art, to bring thee in, to give thee their land for + an inheritance, as it is this day. + +05:004:039 Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that + the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth + beneath: there is none else. + +05:004:040 Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, + which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, + and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong + thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, + for ever. + +05:004:041 Then Moses severed three cities on this side Jordan toward the + sunrising; + +05:004:042 That the slayer might flee thither, which should kill his + neighbour unawares, and hated him not in times past; and that + fleeing unto one of these cities he might live: + +05:004:043 Namely, Bezer in the wilderness, in the plain country, of the + Reubenites; and Ramoth in Gilead, of the Gadites; and Golan in + Bashan, of the Manassites. + +05:004:044 And this is the law which Moses set before the children of + Israel: + +05:004:045 These are the testimonies, and the statutes, and the + judgments, which Moses spake unto the children of Israel, + after they came forth out of Egypt. + +05:004:046 On this side Jordan, in the valley over against Bethpeor, in + the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon, + whom Moses and the children of Israel smote, after they were + come forth out of Egypt: + +05:004:047 And they possessed his land, and the land of Og king of + Bashan, two kings of the Amorites, which were on this side + Jordan toward the sunrising; + +05:004:048 From Aroer, which is by the bank of the river Arnon, even unto + mount Sion, which is Hermon, + +05:004:049 And all the plain on this side Jordan eastward, even unto the + sea of the plain, under the springs of Pisgah. + +05:005:001 And Moses called all Israel, and said unto them, Hear, O + Israel, the statutes and judgments which I speak in your ears + this day, that ye may learn them, and keep, and do them. + +05:005:002 The LORD our God made a covenant with us in Horeb. + +05:005:003 The LORD made not this covenant with our fathers, but with us, + even us, who are all of us here alive this day. + +05:005:004 The LORD talked with you face to face in the mount out of the + midst of the fire, + +05:005:005 (I stood between the LORD and you at that time, to shew you + the word of the LORD: for ye were afraid by reason of the + fire, and went not up into the mount;) saying, + +05:005:006 I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of + Egypt, from the house of bondage. + +05:005:007 Thou shalt have none other gods before me. + +05:005:008 Thou shalt not make thee any graven image, or any likeness of + any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth + beneath, or that is in the waters beneath the earth: + +05:005:009 Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them: for + I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of + the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth + generation of them that hate me, + +05:005:010 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep + my commandments. + +05:005:011 Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain: for + the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in + vain. + +05:005:012 Keep the sabbath day to sanctify it, as the LORD thy God hath + commanded thee. + +05:005:013 Six days thou shalt labour, and do all thy work: + +05:005:014 But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it + thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy + daughter, nor thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thine + ox, nor thine ass, nor any of thy cattle, nor thy stranger + that is within thy gates; that thy manservant and thy + maidservant may rest as well as thou. + +05:005:015 And remember that thou wast a servant in the land of Egypt, + and that the LORD thy God brought thee out thence through a + mighty hand and by a stretched out arm: therefore the LORD thy + God commanded thee to keep the sabbath day. + +05:005:016 Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath + commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it + may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God + giveth thee. + +05:005:017 Thou shalt not kill. + +05:005:018 Neither shalt thou commit adultery. + +05:005:019 Neither shalt thou steal. + +05:005:020 Neither shalt thou bear false witness against thy neighbour. + +05:005:021 Neither shalt thou desire thy neighbour's wife, neither shalt + thou covet thy neighbour's house, his field, or his + manservant, or his maidservant, his ox, or his ass, or any + thing that is thy neighbour's. + +05:005:022 These words the LORD spake unto all your assembly in the mount + out of the midst of the fire, of the cloud, and of the thick + darkness, with a great voice: and he added no more. And he + wrote them in two tables of stone, and delivered them unto me. + +05:005:023 And it came to pass, when ye heard the voice out of the midst + of the darkness, (for the mountain did burn with fire,) that + ye came near unto me, even all the heads of your tribes, and + your elders; + +05:005:024 And ye said, Behold, the LORD our God hath shewed us his glory + and his greatness, and we have heard his voice out of the + midst of the fire: we have seen this day that God doth talk + with man, and he liveth. + +05:005:025 Now therefore why should we die? for this great fire will + consume us: if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any more, + then we shall die. + +05:005:026 For who is there of all flesh, that hath heard the voice of + the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we + have, and lived? + +05:005:027 Go thou near, and hear all that the LORD our God shall say: + and speak thou unto us all that the LORD our God shall speak + unto thee; and we will hear it, and do it. + +05:005:028 And the LORD heard the voice of your words, when ye spake unto + me; and the LORD said unto me, I have heard the voice of the + words of this people, which they have spoken unto thee: they + have well said all that they have spoken. + +05:005:029 O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear + me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well + with them, and with their children for ever! + +05:005:030 Go say to them, Get you into your tents again. + +05:005:031 But as for thee, stand thou here by me, and I will speak unto + thee all the commandments, and the statutes, and the + judgments, which thou shalt teach them, that they may do them + in the land which I give them to possess it. + +05:005:032 Ye shall observe to do therefore as the LORD your God hath + commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to + the left. + +05:005:033 Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath + commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with + you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye + shall possess. + +05:006:001 Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the + judgments, which the LORD your God commanded to teach you, + that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it: + +05:006:002 That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his + statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and + thy son, and thy son's son, all the days of thy life; and that + thy days may be prolonged. + +05:006:003 Hear therefore, O Israel, and observe to do it; that it may be + well with thee, and that ye may increase mightily, as the LORD + God of thy fathers hath promised thee, in the land that + floweth with milk and honey. + +05:006:004 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: + +05:006:005 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and + with all thy soul, and with all thy might. + +05:006:006 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in + thine heart: + +05:006:007 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and + shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when + thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when + thou risest up. + +05:006:008 And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they + shall be as frontlets between thine eyes. + +05:006:009 And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on + thy gates. + +05:006:010 And it shall be, when the LORD thy God shall have brought thee + into the land which he sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to + Isaac, and to Jacob, to give thee great and goodly cities, + which thou buildedst not, + +05:006:011 And houses full of all good things, which thou filledst not, + and wells digged, which thou diggedst not, vineyards and olive + trees, which thou plantedst not; when thou shalt have eaten + and be full; + +05:006:012 Then beware lest thou forget the LORD, which brought thee + forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. + +05:006:013 Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt + swear by his name. + +05:006:014 Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people + which are round about you; + +05:006:015 (For the LORD thy God is a jealous God among you) lest the + anger of the LORD thy God be kindled against thee, and destroy + thee from off the face of the earth. + +05:006:016 Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted him in + Massah. + +05:006:017 Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your + God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he hath + commanded thee. + +05:006:018 And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of + the LORD: that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest + go in and possess the good land which the LORD sware unto thy + fathers. + +05:006:019 To cast out all thine enemies from before thee, as the LORD + hath spoken. + +05:006:020 And when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What + mean the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, + which the LORD our God hath commanded you? + +05:006:021 Then thou shalt say unto thy son, We were Pharaoh's bondmen in + Egypt; and the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty + hand: + +05:006:022 And the LORD shewed signs and wonders, great and sore, upon + Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his household, before our + eyes: + +05:006:023 And he brought us out from thence, that he might bring us in, + to give us the land which he sware unto our fathers. + +05:006:024 And the LORD commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear + the LORD our God, for our good always, that he might preserve + us alive, as it is at this day. + +05:006:025 And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe to do all + these commandments before the LORD our God, as he hath + commanded us. + +05:007:001 When the LORD thy God shall bring thee into the land whither + thou goest to possess it, and hath cast out many nations + before thee, the Hittites, and the Girgashites, and the + Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Perizzites, and the + Hivites, and the Jebusites, seven nations greater and mightier + than thou; + +05:007:002 And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou + shalt smite them, and utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no + covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them: + +05:007:003 Neither shalt thou make marriages with them; thy daughter thou + shalt not give unto his son, nor his daughter shalt thou take + unto thy son. + +05:007:004 For they will turn away thy son from following me, that they + may serve other gods: so will the anger of the LORD be kindled + against you, and destroy thee suddenly. + +05:007:005 But thus shall ye deal with them; ye shall destroy their + altars, and break down their images, and cut down their + groves, and burn their graven images with fire. + +05:007:006 For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD + thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, + above all people that are upon the face of the earth. + +05:007:007 The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, + because ye were more in number than any people; for ye were + the fewest of all people: + +05:007:008 But because the LORD loved you, and because he would keep the + oath which he had sworn unto your fathers, hath the LORD + brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you out of + the house of bondmen, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. + +05:007:009 Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful + God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him + and keep his commandments to a thousand generations; + +05:007:010 And repayeth them that hate him to their face, to destroy + them: he will not be slack to him that hateth him, he will + repay him to his face. + +05:007:011 Thou shalt therefore keep the commandments, and the statutes, + and the judgments, which I command thee this day, to do them. + +05:007:012 Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these + judgments, and keep, and do them, that the LORD thy God shall + keep unto thee the covenant and the mercy which he sware unto + thy fathers: + +05:007:013 And he will love thee, and bless thee, and multiply thee: he + will also bless the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy + land, thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil, the increase of + thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep, in the land which he + sware unto thy fathers to give thee. + +05:007:014 Thou shalt be blessed above all people: there shall not be + male or female barren among you, or among your cattle. + +05:007:015 And the LORD will take away from thee all sickness, and will + put none of the evil diseases of Egypt, which thou knowest, + upon thee; but will lay them upon all them that hate thee. + +05:007:016 And thou shalt consume all the people which the LORD thy God + shall deliver thee; thine eye shall have no pity upon them: + neither shalt thou serve their gods; for that will be a snare + unto thee. + +05:007:017 If thou shalt say in thine heart, These nations are more than + I; how can I dispossess them? + +05:007:018 Thou shalt not be afraid of them: but shalt well remember what + the LORD thy God did unto Pharaoh, and unto all Egypt; + +05:007:019 The great temptations which thine eyes saw, and the signs, and + the wonders, and the mighty hand, and the stretched out arm, + whereby the LORD thy God brought thee out: so shall the LORD + thy God do unto all the people of whom thou art afraid. + +05:007:020 Moreover the LORD thy God will send the hornet among them, + until they that are left, and hide themselves from thee, be + destroyed. + +05:007:021 Thou shalt not be affrighted at them: for the LORD thy God is + among you, a mighty God and terrible. + +05:007:022 And the LORD thy God will put out those nations before thee by + little and little: thou mayest not consume them at once, lest + the beasts of the field increase upon thee. + +05:007:023 But the LORD thy God shall deliver them unto thee, and shall + destroy them with a mighty destruction, until they be + destroyed. + +05:007:024 And he shall deliver their kings into thine hand, and thou + shalt destroy their name from under heaven: there shall no man + be able to stand before thee, until thou have destroyed them. + +05:007:025 The graven images of their gods shall ye burn with fire: thou + shalt not desire the silver or gold that is on them, nor take + it unto thee, lest thou be snared therin: for it is an + abomination to the LORD thy God. + +05:007:026 Neither shalt thou bring an abomination into thine house, lest + thou be a cursed thing like it: but thou shalt utterly detest + it, and thou shalt utterly abhor it; for it is a cursed thing. + +05:008:001 All the commandments which I command thee this day shall ye + observe to do, that ye may live, and multiply, and go in and + possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers. + +05:008:002 And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led + thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and + to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou + wouldest keep his commandments, or no. + +05:008:003 And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee + with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers + know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by + bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth + of the LORD doth man live. + +05:008:004 Thy raiment waxed not old upon thee, neither did thy foot + swell, these forty years. + +05:008:005 Thou shalt also consider in thine heart, that, as a man + chasteneth his son, so the LORD thy God chasteneth thee. + +05:008:006 Therefore thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy + God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him. + +05:008:007 For the LORD thy God bringeth thee into a good land, a land of + brooks of water, of fountains and depths that spring out of + valleys and hills; + +05:008:008 A land of wheat, and barley, and vines, and fig trees, and + pomegranates; a land of oil olive, and honey; + +05:008:009 A land wherein thou shalt eat bread without scarceness, thou + shalt not lack any thing in it; a land whose stones are iron, + and out of whose hills thou mayest dig brass. + +05:008:010 When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the + LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee. + +05:008:011 Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping + his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I + command thee this day: + +05:008:012 Lest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly + houses, and dwelt therein; + +05:008:013 And when thy herds and thy flocks multiply, and thy silver and + thy gold is multiplied, and all that thou hast is multiplied; + +05:008:014 Then thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the LORD thy + God, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from + the house of bondage; + +05:008:015 Who led thee through that great and terrible wilderness, + wherein were fiery serpents, and scorpions, and drought, where + there was no water; who brought thee forth water out of the + rock of flint; + +05:008:016 Who 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; + +05:008:017 And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine + hand hath gotten me this wealth. + +05:008:018 But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that + giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his + covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day. + +05:008:019 And it shall be, if thou do at all forget the LORD thy God, + and walk after other gods, and serve them, and worship them, I + testify against you this day that ye shall surely perish. + +05:008:020 As the nations which the LORD destroyeth before your face, so + shall ye perish; because ye would not be obedient unto the + voice of the LORD your God. + +05:009:001 Hear, O Israel: Thou art to pass over Jordan this day, to go + in to possess nations greater and mightier than thyself, + cities great and fenced up to heaven, + +05:009:002 A people great and tall, the children of the Anakims, whom + thou knowest, and of whom thou hast heard say, Who can stand + before the children of Anak! + +05:009:003 Understand therefore this day, that the LORD thy God is he + which goeth over before thee; as a consuming fire he shall + destroy them, and he shall bring them down before thy face: so + shalt thou drive them out, and destroy them quickly, as the + LORD hath said unto thee. + +05:009:004 Speak not thou in thine heart, after that the LORD thy God + hath cast them out from before thee, saying, For my + righteousness the LORD hath brought me in to possess this + land: but for the wickedness of these nations the LORD doth + drive them out from before thee. + +05:009:005 Not for thy righteousness, or for the uprightness of thine + heart, dost thou go to possess their land: but for the + wickedness of these nations the LORD thy God doth drive them + out from before thee, and that he may perform the word which + the LORD sware unto thy fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. + +05:009:006 Understand therefore, that the LORD thy God giveth thee not + this good land to possess it for thy righteousness; for thou + art a stiffnecked people. + +05:009:007 Remember, and forget not, how thou provokedst the LORD thy God + to wrath in the wilderness: from the day that thou didst + depart out of the land of Egypt, until ye came unto this + place, ye have been rebellious against the LORD. + +05:009:008 Also in Horeb ye provoked the LORD to wrath, so that the LORD + was angry with you to have destroyed you. + +05:009:009 When I was gone up into the mount to receive the tables of + stone, even the tables of the covenant which the LORD made + with you, then I abode in the mount forty days and forty + nights, I neither did eat bread nor drink water: + +05:009:010 And the LORD delivered unto me two tables of stone written + with the finger of God; and on them was written according to + all the words, which the LORD spake with you in the mount out + of the midst of the fire in the day of the assembly. + +05:009:011 And it came to pass at the end of forty days and forty nights, + that the LORD gave me the two tables of stone, even the tables + of the covenant. + +05:009:012 And the LORD said unto me, Arise, get thee down quickly from + hence; for thy people which thou hast brought forth out of + Egypt have corrupted themselves; they are quickly turned aside + out of the way which I commanded them; they have made them a + molten image. + +05:009:013 Furthermore the LORD spake unto me, saying, I have seen this + people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people: + +05:009:014 Let me alone, that I may destroy them, and blot out their name + from under heaven: and I will make of thee a nation mightier + and greater than they. + +05:009:015 So I turned and came down from the mount, and the mount burned + with fire: and the two tables of the covenant were in my two + hands. + +05:009:016 And I looked, and, behold, ye had sinned against the LORD your + God, and had made you a molten calf: ye had turned aside + quickly out of the way which the LORD had commanded you. + +05:009:017 And I took the two tables, and cast them out of my two hands, + and brake them before your eyes. + +05:009:018 And I fell down before the LORD, as at the first, forty days + and forty nights: I did neither eat bread, nor drink water, + because of all your sins which ye sinned, in doing wickedly in + the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger. + +05:009:019 For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure, wherewith + the LORD was wroth against you to destroy you. But the LORD + hearkened unto me at that time also. + +05:009:020 And the LORD was very angry with Aaron to have destroyed him: + and I prayed for Aaron also the same time. + +05:009:021 And I took your sin, the calf which ye had made, and burnt it + with fire, and stamped it, and ground it very small, even + until it was as small as dust: and I cast the dust thereof + into the brook that descended out of the mount. + +05:009:022 And at Taberah, and at Massah, and at Kibrothhattaavah, ye + provoked the LORD to wrath. + +05:009:023 Likewise when the LORD sent you from Kadeshbarnea, saying, Go + up and possess the land which I have given you; then ye + rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God, and ye + believed him not, nor hearkened to his voice. + +05:009:024 Ye have been rebellious against the LORD from the day that I + knew you. + +05:009:025 Thus I fell down before the LORD forty days and forty nights, + as I fell down at the first; because the LORD had said he + would destroy you. + +05:009:026 I prayed therefore unto the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, + destroy not thy people and thine inheritance, which thou hast + redeemed through thy greatness, which thou hast brought forth + out of Egypt with a mighty hand. + +05:009:027 Remember thy servants, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; look not + unto the stubbornness of this people, nor to their wickedness, + nor to their sin: + +05:009:028 Lest the land whence thou broughtest us out say, Because the + LORD was not able to bring them into the land which he + promised them, and because he hated them, he hath brought them + out to slay them in the wilderness. + +05:009:029 Yet they are thy people and thine inheritance, which thou + broughtest out by thy mighty power and by thy stretched out + arm. + +05:010:001 At that time the LORD said unto me, Hew thee two tables of + stone like unto the first, and come up unto me into the mount, + and make thee an ark of wood. + +05:010:002 And I will write on the tables the words that were in the + first tables which thou brakest, and thou shalt put them in + the ark. + +05:010:003 And I made an ark of shittim wood, and hewed two tables of + stone like unto the first, and went up into the mount, having + the two tables in mine hand. + +05:010:004 And he wrote on the tables, according to the first writing, + the ten commandments, which the LORD spake unto you in the + mount out of the midst of the fire in the day of the assembly: + and the LORD gave them unto me. + +05:010:005 And I turned myself and came down from the mount, and put the + tables in the ark which I had made; and there they be, as the + LORD commanded me. + +05:010:006 And the children of Israel took their journey from Beeroth of + the children of Jaakan to Mosera: there Aaron died, and there + he was buried; and Eleazar his son ministered in the priest's + office in his stead. + +05:010:007 From thence they journeyed unto Gudgodah; and from Gudgodah to + Jotbath, a land of rivers of waters. + +05:010:008 At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the + ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to + minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day. + +05:010:009 Wherefore Levi hath no part nor inheritance with his brethren; + the LORD is his inheritance, according as the LORD thy God + promised him. + +05:010:010 And I stayed in the mount, according to the first time, forty + days and forty nights; and the LORD hearkened unto me at that + time also, and the LORD would not destroy thee. + +05:010:011 And the LORD said unto me, Arise, take thy journey before the + people, that they may go in and possess the land, which I + sware unto their fathers to give unto them. + +05:010:012 And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, + but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to + love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and + with all thy soul, + +05:010:013 To keep the commandments of the LORD, and his statutes, which + I command thee this day for thy good? + +05:010:014 Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the LORD's thy + God, the earth also, with all that therein is. + +05:010:015 Only the LORD had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and + he chose their seed after them, even you above all people, as + it is this day. + +05:010:016 Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and be no + more stiffnecked. + +05:010:017 For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a + great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not + persons, nor taketh reward: + +05:010:018 He doth execute the judgment of the fatherless and widow, and + loveth the stranger, in giving him food and raiment. + +05:010:019 Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the + land of Egypt. + +05:010:020 Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to + him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name. + +05:010:021 He is thy praise, and he is thy God, that hath done for thee + these great and terrible things, which thine eyes have seen. + +05:010:022 Thy fathers went down into Egypt with threescore and ten + persons; and now the LORD thy God hath made thee as the stars + of heaven for multitude. + +05:011:001 Therefore thou shalt love the LORD thy God, and keep his + charge, and his statutes, and his judgments, and his + commandments, alway. + +05:011:002 And know ye this day: for I speak not with your children which + have not known, and which have not seen the chastisement of + the LORD your God, his greatness, his mighty hand, and his + stretched out arm, + +05:011:003 And his miracles, and his acts, which he did in the midst of + Egypt unto Pharaoh the king of Egypt, and unto all his land; + +05:011:004 And what he did unto the army of Egypt, unto their horses, and + to their chariots; how he made the water of the Red sea to + overflow them as they pursued after you, and how the LORD hath + destroyed them unto this day; + +05:011:005 And what he did unto you in the wilderness, until ye came into + this place; + +05:011:006 And what he did unto Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, the + son of Reuben: how the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed + them up, and their households, and their tents, and all the + substance that was in their possession, in the midst of all + Israel: + +05:011:007 But your eyes have seen all the great acts of the LORD which + he did. + +05:011:008 Therefore shall ye keep all the commandments which I command + you this day, that ye may be strong, and go in and possess the + land, whither ye go to possess it; + +05:011:009 And that ye may prolong your days in the land, which the LORD + sware unto your fathers to give unto them and to their seed, a + land that floweth with milk and honey. + +05:011:010 For the land, whither thou goest in to possess it, is not as + the land of Egypt, from whence ye came out, where thou sowedst + thy seed, and wateredst it with thy foot, as a garden of + herbs: + +05:011:011 But the land, whither ye go to possess it, is a land of hills + and valleys, and drinketh water of the rain of heaven: + +05:011:012 A land which the LORD thy God careth for: the eyes of the LORD + thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year + even unto the end of the year. + +05:011:013 And it shall come to pass, if ye shall hearken diligently unto + my commandments which I command you this day, to love the LORD + your God, and to serve him with all your heart and with all + your soul, + +05:011:014 That I will give you the rain of your land in his due season, + the first rain and the latter rain, that thou mayest gather in + thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil. + +05:011:015 And I will send grass in thy fields for thy cattle, that thou + mayest eat and be full. + +05:011:016 Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and + ye turn aside, and serve other gods, and worship them; + +05:011:017 And then the LORD's wrath be kindled against you, and he shut + up the heaven, that there be no rain, and that the land yield + not her fruit; and lest ye perish quickly from off the good + land which the LORD giveth you. + +05:011:018 Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in + your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they + may be as frontlets between your eyes. + +05:011:019 And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when + thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, + when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. + +05:011:020 And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine house, + and upon thy gates: + +05:011:021 That your days may be multiplied, and the days of your + children, in the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers + to give them, as the days of heaven upon the earth. + +05:011:022 For if ye shall diligently keep all these commandments which I + command you, to do them, to love the LORD your God, to walk in + all his ways, and to cleave unto him; + +05:011:023 Then will the LORD drive out all these nations from before + you, and ye shall possess greater nations and mightier than + yourselves. + +05:011:024 Every place whereon the soles of your feet shall tread shall + be yours: from the wilderness and Lebanon, from the river, the + river Euphrates, even unto the uttermost sea shall your coast + be. + +05:011:025 There shall no man be able to stand before you: for the LORD + your God shall lay the fear of you and the dread of you upon + all the land that ye shall tread upon, as he hath said unto + you. + +05:011:026 Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse; + +05:011:027 A blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the LORD your God, + which I command you this day: + +05:011:028 And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the LORD + your God, but turn aside out of the way which I command you + this day, to go after other gods, which ye have not known. + +05:011:029 And it shall come to pass, when the LORD thy God hath brought + thee in unto the land whither thou goest to possess it, that + thou shalt put the blessing upon mount Gerizim, and the curse + upon mount Ebal. + +05:011:030 Are they not on the other side Jordan, by the way where the + sun goeth down, in the land of the Canaanites, which dwell in + the champaign over against Gilgal, beside the plains of Moreh? + +05:011:031 For ye shall pass over Jordan to go in to possess the land + which the LORD your God giveth you, and ye shall possess it, + and dwell therein. + +05:011:032 And ye shall observe to do all the statutes and judgments + which I set before you this day. + +05:012:001 These are the statutes and judgments, which ye shall observe + to do in the land, which the LORD God of thy fathers giveth + thee to possess it, all the days that ye live upon the earth. + +05:012:002 Ye shall utterly destroy all the places, wherein the nations + which ye shall possess served their gods, upon the high + mountains, and upon the hills, and under every green tree: + +05:012:003 And ye shall overthrow their altars, and break their pillars, + and burn their groves with fire; and ye shall hew down the + graven images of their gods, and destroy the names of them out + of that place. + +05:012:004 Ye shall not do so unto the LORD your God. + +05:012:005 But unto the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of + all your tribes to put his name there, even unto his + habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come: + +05:012:006 And thither ye shall bring your burnt offerings, and your + sacrifices, and your tithes, and heave offerings of your hand, + and your vows, and your freewill offerings, and the firstlings + of your herds and of your flocks: + +05:012:007 And there ye shall eat before the LORD your God, and ye shall + rejoice in all that ye put your hand unto, ye and your + households, wherein the LORD thy God hath blessed thee. + +05:012:008 Ye shall not do after all the things that we do here this day, + every man whatsoever is right in his own eyes. + +05:012:009 For ye are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, + which the LORD your God giveth you. + +05:012:010 But when ye go over Jordan, and dwell in the land which the + LORD your God giveth you to inherit, and when he giveth you + rest from all your enemies round about, so that ye dwell in + safety; + +05:012:011 Then there shall be a place which the LORD your God shall + choose to cause his name to dwell there; thither shall ye + bring all that I command you; your burnt offerings, and your + sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave offering of your hand, + and all your choice vows which ye vow unto the LORD: + +05:012:012 And ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God, ye, and your + sons, and your daughters, and your menservants, and your + maidservants, and the Levite that is within your gates; + forasmuch as he hath no part nor inheritance with you. + +05:012:013 Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt offerings + in every place that thou seest: + +05:012:014 But in the place which the LORD shall choose in one of thy + tribes, there thou shalt offer thy burnt offerings, and there + thou shalt do all that I command thee. + +05:012:015 Notwithstanding thou mayest kill and eat flesh in all thy + gates, whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, according to the + blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee: the + unclean and the clean may eat thereof, as of the roebuck, and + as of the hart. + +05:012:016 Only ye shall not eat the blood; ye shall pour it upon the + earth as water. + +05:012:017 Thou mayest not eat within thy gates the tithe of thy corn, or + of thy wine, or of thy oil, or the firstlings of thy herds or + of thy flock, nor any of thy vows which thou vowest, nor thy + freewill offerings, or heave offering of thine hand: + +05:012:018 But thou must eat them before the LORD thy God in the place + which the LORD thy God shall choose, thou, and thy son, and + thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the + Levite that is within thy gates: and thou shalt rejoice before + the LORD thy God in all that thou puttest thine hands unto. + +05:012:019 Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long + as thou livest upon the earth. + +05:012:020 When the LORD thy God shall enlarge thy border, as he hath + promised thee, and thou shalt say, I will eat flesh, because + thy soul longeth to eat flesh; thou mayest eat flesh, + whatsoever thy soul lusteth after. + +05:012:021 If the place which the LORD thy God hath chosen to put his + name there be too far from thee, then thou shalt kill of thy + herd and of thy flock, which the LORD hath given thee, as I + have commanded thee, and thou shalt eat in thy gates + whatsoever thy soul lusteth after. + +05:012:022 Even as the roebuck and the hart is eaten, so thou shalt eat + them: the unclean and the clean shall eat of them alike. + +05:012:023 Only be sure that thou eat not the blood: for the blood is the + life; and thou mayest not eat the life with the flesh. + +05:012:024 Thou shalt not eat it; thou shalt pour it upon the earth as + water. + +05:012:025 Thou shalt not eat it; that it may go well with thee, and with + thy children after thee, when thou shalt do that which is + right in the sight of the LORD. + +05:012:026 Only thy holy things which thou hast, and thy vows, thou shalt + take, and go unto the place which the LORD shall choose: + +05:012:027 And thou shalt offer thy burnt offerings, the flesh and the + blood, upon the altar of the LORD thy God: and the blood of + thy sacrifices shall be poured out upon the altar of the LORD + thy God, and thou shalt eat the flesh. + +05:012:028 Observe and hear all these words which I command thee, that it + may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee for + ever, when thou doest that which is good and right in the + sight of the LORD thy God. + +05:012:029 When the LORD thy God shall cut off the nations from before + thee, whither thou goest to possess them, and thou succeedest + them, and dwellest in their land; + +05:012:030 Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following + them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that + thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these + nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. + +05:012:031 Thou shalt not do so unto the LORD thy God: for every + abomination to the LORD, which he hateth, have they done unto + their gods; for even their sons and their daughters they have + burnt in the fire to their gods. + +05:012:032 What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt + not add thereto, nor diminish from it. + +05:013:001 If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, + and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, + +05:013:002 And the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto + thee, saying, Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not + known, and let us serve them; + +05:013:003 Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that + dreamer of dreams: for the LORD your God proveth you, to know + whether ye love the LORD your God with all your heart and with + all your soul. + +05:013:004 Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep + his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, + and cleave unto him. + +05:013:005 And that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to + death; because he hath spoken to turn you away from the LORD + your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, and + redeemed you out of the house of bondage, to thrust thee out + of the way which the LORD thy God commanded thee to walk in. + So shalt thou put the evil away from the midst of thee. + +05:013:006 If thy brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, or thy + daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy friend, which is as + thine own soul, entice thee secretly, saying, Let us go and + serve other gods, which thou hast not known, thou, nor thy + fathers; + +05:013:007 Namely, of the gods of the people which are round about you, + nigh unto thee, or far off from thee, from the one end of the + earth even unto the other end of the earth; + +05:013:008 Thou shalt not consent unto him, nor hearken unto him; neither + shall thine eye pity him, neither shalt thou spare, neither + shalt thou conceal him: + +05:013:009 But thou shalt surely kill him; thine hand shall be first upon + him to put him to death, and afterwards the hand of all the + people. + +05:013:010 And thou shalt stone him with stones, that he die; because he + hath sought to thrust thee away from the LORD thy God, which + brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of + bondage. + +05:013:011 And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any + such wickedness as this is among you. + +05:013:012 If thou shalt hear say in one of thy cities, which the LORD + thy God hath given thee to dwell there, saying, + +05:013:013 Certain men, the children of Belial, are gone out from among + you, and have withdrawn the inhabitants of their city, saying, + Let us go and serve other gods, which ye have not known; + +05:013:014 Then shalt thou enquire, and make search, and ask diligently; + and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such + abomination is wrought among you; + +05:013:015 Thou shalt surely smite the inhabitants of that city with the + edge of the sword, destroying it utterly, and all that is + therein, and the cattle thereof, with the edge of the sword. + +05:013:016 And thou shalt gather all the spoil of it into the midst of + the street thereof, and shalt burn with fire the city, and all + the spoil thereof every whit, for the LORD thy God: and it + shall be an heap for ever; it shall not be built again. + +05:013:017 And there shall cleave nought of the cursed thing to thine + hand: that the LORD may turn from the fierceness of his anger, + and shew thee mercy, and have compassion upon thee, and + multiply thee, as he hath sworn unto thy fathers; + +05:013:018 When thou shalt hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, to + keep all his commandments which I command thee this day, to do + that which is right in the eyes of the LORD thy God. + +05:014:001 Ye are the children of the LORD your God: ye shall not cut + yourselves, nor make any baldness between your eyes for the + dead. + +05:014:002 For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the + LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, + above all the nations that are upon the earth. + +05:014:003 Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing. + +05:014:004 These are the beasts which ye shall eat: the ox, the sheep, + and the goat, + +05:014:005 The hart, and the roebuck, and the fallow deer, and the wild + goat, and the pygarg, and the wild ox, and the chamois. + +05:014:006 And every beast that parteth the hoof, and cleaveth the cleft + into two claws, and cheweth the cud among the beasts, that ye + shall eat. + +05:014:007 Nevertheless these ye shall not eat of them that chew the cud, + or of them that divide the cloven hoof; as the camel, and the + hare, and the coney: for they chew the cud, but divide not the + hoof; therefore they are unclean unto you. + +05:014:008 And the swine, because it divideth the hoof, yet cheweth not + the cud, it is unclean unto you: ye shall not eat of their + flesh, nor touch their dead carcase. + +05:014:009 These ye shall eat of all that are in the waters: all that + have fins and scales shall ye eat: + +05:014:010 And whatsoever hath not fins and scales ye may not eat; it is + unclean unto you. + +05:014:011 Of all clean birds ye shall eat. + +05:014:012 But these are they of which ye shall not eat: the eagle, and + the ossifrage, and the ospray, + +05:014:013 And the glede, and the kite, and the vulture after his kind, + +05:014:014 And every raven after his kind, + +05:014:015 And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk + after his kind, + +05:014:016 The little owl, and the great owl, and the swan, + +05:014:017 And the pelican, and the gier eagle, and the cormorant, + +05:014:018 And the stork, and the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, + and the bat. + +05:014:019 And every creeping thing that flieth is unclean unto you: they + shall not be eaten. + +05:014:020 But of all clean fowls ye may eat. + +05:014:021 Ye shall not eat of anything that dieth of itself: thou shalt + give it unto the stranger that is in thy gates, that he may + eat it; or thou mayest sell it unto an alien: for thou art an + holy people unto the LORD thy God. Thou shalt not seethe a kid + in his mother's milk. + +05:014:022 Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the + field bringeth forth year by year. + +05:014:023 And thou shalt eat before the LORD thy God, in the place which + he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy + corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy + herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the + LORD thy God always. + +05:014:024 And if the way be too long for thee, so that thou art not able + to carry it; or if the place be too far from thee, which the + LORD thy God shall choose to set his name there, when the LORD + thy God hath blessed thee: + +05:014:025 Then shalt thou turn it into money, and bind up the money in + thine hand, and shalt go unto the place which the LORD thy God + shall choose: + +05:014:026 And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul + lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for + strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou + shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt + rejoice, thou, and thine household, + +05:014:027 And the Levite that is within thy gates; thou shalt not + forsake him; for he hath no part nor inheritance with thee. + +05:014:028 At the end of three years thou shalt bring forth all the tithe + of thine increase the same year, and shalt lay it up within + thy gates: + +05:014:029 And the Levite, (because he hath no part nor inheritance with + thee,) and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, + which are within thy gates, shall come, and shall eat and be + satisfied; that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the + work of thine hand which thou doest. + +05:015:001 At the end of every seven years thou shalt make a release. + +05:015:002 And this is the manner of the release: Every creditor that + lendeth ought unto his neighbour shall release it; he shall + not exact it of his neighbour, or of his brother; because it + is called the LORD's release. + +05:015:003 Of a foreigner thou mayest exact it again: but that which is + thine with thy brother thine hand shall release; + +05:015:004 Save when there shall be no poor among you; for the LORD shall + greatly bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth + thee for an inheritance to possess it: + +05:015:005 Only if thou carefully hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy + God, to observe to do all these commandments which I command + thee this day. + +05:015:006 For the LORD thy God blesseth thee, as he promised thee: and + thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; + and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not + reign over thee. + +05:015:007 If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within + any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth + thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand + from thy poor brother: + +05:015:008 But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely + lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth. + +05:015:009 Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, + saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and + thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest + him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be + sin unto thee. + +05:015:010 Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be + grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing + the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all + that thou puttest thine hand unto. + +05:015:011 For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I + command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy + brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land. + +05:015:012 And if thy brother, an Hebrew man, or an Hebrew woman, be sold + unto thee, and serve thee six years; then in the seventh year + thou shalt let him go free from thee. + +05:015:013 And when thou sendest him out free from thee, thou shalt not + let him go away empty: + +05:015:014 Thou shalt furnish him liberally out of thy flock, and out of + thy floor, and out of thy winepress: of that wherewith the + LORD thy God hath blessed thee thou shalt give unto him. + +05:015:015 And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land + of Egypt, and the LORD thy God redeemed thee: therefore I + command thee this thing to day. + +05:015:016 And it shall be, if he say unto thee, I will not go away from + thee; because he loveth thee and thine house, because he is + well with thee; + +05:015:017 Then thou shalt take an aul, and thrust it through his ear + unto the door, and he shall be thy servant for ever. And also + unto thy maidservant thou shalt do likewise. + +05:015:018 It shall not seem hard unto thee, when thou sendest him away + free from thee; for he hath been worth a double hired servant + to thee, in serving thee six years: and the LORD thy God shall + bless thee in all that thou doest. + +05:015:019 All the firstling males that come of thy herd and of thy flock + thou shalt sanctify unto the LORD thy God: thou shalt do no + work with the firstling of thy bullock, nor shear the + firstling of thy sheep. + +05:015:020 Thou shalt eat it before the LORD thy God year by year in the + place which the LORD shall choose, thou and thy household. + +05:015:021 And if there be any blemish therein, as if it be lame, or + blind, or have any ill blemish, thou shalt not sacrifice it + unto the LORD thy God. + +05:015:022 Thou shalt eat it within thy gates: the unclean and the clean + person shall eat it alike, as the roebuck, and as the hart. + +05:015:023 Only thou shalt not eat the blood thereof; thou shalt pour it + upon the ground as water. + +05:016:001 Observe the month of Abib, and keep the passover unto the LORD + thy God: for in the month of Abib the LORD thy God brought + thee forth out of Egypt by night. + +05:016:002 Thou shalt therefore sacrifice the passover unto the LORD thy + God, of the flock and the herd, in the place which the LORD + shall choose to place his name there. + +05:016:003 Thou shalt eat no leavened bread with it; seven days shalt + thou eat unleavened bread therewith, even the bread of + affliction; for thou camest forth out of the land of Egypt in + haste: that thou mayest remember the day when thou camest + forth out of the land of Egypt all the days of thy life. + +05:016:004 And there shall be no leavened bread seen with thee in all thy + coast seven days; neither shall there any thing of the flesh, + which thou sacrificedst the first day at even, remain all + night until the morning. + +05:016:005 Thou mayest not sacrifice the passover within any of thy + gates, which the LORD thy God giveth thee: + +05:016:006 But at the place which the LORD thy God shall choose to place + his name in, there thou shalt sacrifice the passover at even, + at the going down of the sun, at the season that thou camest + forth out of Egypt. + +05:016:007 And thou shalt roast and eat it in the place which the LORD + thy God shall choose: and thou shalt turn in the morning, and + go unto thy tents. + +05:016:008 Six days thou shalt eat unleavened bread: and on the seventh + day shall be a solemn assembly to the LORD thy God: thou shalt + do no work therein. + +05:016:009 Seven weeks shalt thou number unto thee: begin to number the + seven weeks from such time as thou beginnest to put the sickle + to the corn. + +05:016:010 And thou shalt keep the feast of weeks unto the LORD thy God + with a tribute of a freewill offering of thine hand, which + thou shalt give unto the LORD thy God, according as the LORD + thy God hath blessed thee: + +05:016:011 And thou shalt rejoice before the LORD thy God, thou, and thy + son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy + maidservant, and the Levite that is within thy gates, and the + stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are among + you, in the place which the LORD thy God hath chosen to place + his name there. + +05:016:012 And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt: and + thou shalt observe and do these statutes. + +05:016:013 Thou shalt observe the feast of tabernacles seven days, after + that thou hast gathered in thy corn and thy wine: + +05:016:014 And thou shalt rejoice in thy feast, thou, and thy son, and + thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the + Levite, the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that + are within thy gates. + +05:016:015 Seven days shalt thou keep a solemn feast unto the LORD thy + God in the place which the LORD shall choose: because the LORD + thy God shall bless thee in all thine increase, and in all the + works of thine hands, therefore thou shalt surely rejoice. + +05:016:016 Three times in a year shall all thy males appear before the + LORD thy God in the place which he shall choose; in the feast + of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the + feast of tabernacles: and they shall not appear before the + LORD empty: + +05:016:017 Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing + of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee. + +05:016:018 Judges and officers shalt thou make thee in all thy gates, + which the LORD thy God giveth thee, throughout thy tribes: and + they shall judge the people with just judgment. + +05:016:019 Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, + neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the + wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. + +05:016:020 That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou + mayest live, and inherit the land which the LORD thy God + giveth thee. + +05:016:021 Thou shalt not plant thee a grove of any trees near unto the + altar of the LORD thy God, which thou shalt make thee. + +05:016:022 Neither shalt thou set thee up any image; which the LORD thy + God hateth. + +05:017:001 Thou shalt not sacrifice unto the LORD thy God any bullock, or + sheep, wherein is blemish, or any evilfavouredness: for that + is an abomination unto the LORD thy God. + +05:017:002 If there be found among you, within any of thy gates which the + LORD thy God giveth thee, man or woman, that hath wrought + wickedness in the sight of the LORD thy God, in transgressing + his covenant, + +05:017:003 And hath gone and served other gods, and worshipped them, + either the sun, or moon, or any of the host of heaven, which I + have not commanded; + +05:017:004 And it be told thee, and thou hast heard of it, and enquired + diligently, and, behold, it be true, and the thing certain, + that such abomination is wrought in Israel: + +05:017:005 Then shalt thou bring forth that man or that woman, which have + committed that wicked thing, unto thy gates, even that man or + that woman, and shalt stone them with stones, till they die. + +05:017:006 At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he + that is worthy of death be put to death; but at the mouth of + one witness he shall not be put to death. + +05:017:007 The hands of the witnesses shall be first upon him to put him + to death, and afterward the hands of all the people. So thou + shalt put the evil away from among you. + +05:017:008 If there arise a matter too hard for thee in judgment, between + blood and blood, between plea and plea, and between stroke and + stroke, being matters of controversy within thy gates: then + shalt thou arise, and get thee up into the place which the + LORD thy God shall choose; + +05:017:009 And thou shalt come unto the priests the Levites, and unto the + judge that shall be in those days, and enquire; and they shall + shew thee the sentence of judgment: + +05:017:010 And thou shalt do according to the sentence, which they of + that place which the LORD shall choose shall shew thee; and + thou shalt observe to do according to all that they inform + thee: + +05:017:011 According to the sentence of the law which they shall teach + thee, and according to the judgment which they shall tell + thee, thou shalt do: thou shalt not decline from the sentence + which they shall shew thee, to the right hand, nor to the + left. + +05:017:012 And the man that will do presumptuously, and will not hearken + unto the priest that standeth to minister there before the + LORD thy God, or unto the judge, even that man shall die: and + thou shalt put away the evil from Israel. + +05:017:013 And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more + presumptuously. + +05:017:014 When thou art come unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth + thee, and shalt possess it, and shalt dwell therein, and shalt + say, I will set a king over me, like as all the nations that + are about me; + +05:017:015 Thou shalt in any wise set him king over thee, whom the LORD + thy God shall choose: one from among thy brethren shalt thou + set king over thee: thou mayest not set a stranger over thee, + which is not thy brother. + +05:017:016 But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the + people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply + horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall + henceforth return no more that way. + +05:017:017 Neither shall he multiply wives to himself, that his heart + turn not away: neither shall he greatly multiply to himself + silver and gold. + +05:017:018 And it shall be, when he sitteth upon the throne of his + kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book + out of that which is before the priests the Levites: + +05:017:019 And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the + days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, + to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do + them: + +05:017:020 That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren, and that + he turn not aside from the commandment, to the right hand, or + to the left: to the end that he may prolong his days in his + kingdom, he, and his children, in the midst of Israel. + +05:018:001 The priests the Levites, and all the tribe of Levi, shall have + no part nor inheritance with Israel: they shall eat the + offerings of the LORD made by fire, and his inheritance. + +05:018:002 Therefore shall they have no inheritance among their brethren: + the LORD is their inheritance, as he hath said unto them. + +05:018:003 And this shall be the priest's due from the people, from them + that offer a sacrifice, whether it be ox or sheep; and they + shall give unto the priest the shoulder, and the two cheeks, + and the maw. + +05:018:004 The firstfruit also of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine + oil, and the first of the fleece of thy sheep, shalt thou give + him. + +05:018:005 For the LORD thy God hath chosen him out of all thy tribes, to + stand to minister in the name of the LORD, him and his sons + for ever. + +05:018:006 And if a Levite come from any of thy gates out of all Israel, + where he sojourned, and come with all the desire of his mind + unto the place which the LORD shall choose; + +05:018:007 Then he shall minister in the name of the LORD his God, as all + his brethren the Levites do, which stand there before the + LORD. + +05:018:008 They shall have like portions to eat, beside that which cometh + of the sale of his patrimony. + +05:018:009 When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth + thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of + those nations. + +05:018:010 There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son + or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth + divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a + witch. + +05:018:011 Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a + wizard, or a necromancer. + +05:018:012 For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: + and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive + them out from before thee. + +05:018:013 Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God. + +05:018:014 For these nations, which thou shalt possess, hearkened unto + observers of times, and unto diviners: but as for thee, the + LORD thy God hath not suffered thee so to do. + +05:018:015 The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the + midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye + shall hearken; + +05:018:016 According to all that thou desiredst of the LORD thy God in + Horeb in the day of the assembly, saying, Let me not hear + again the voice of the LORD my God, neither let me see this + great fire any more, that I die not. + +05:018:017 And the LORD said unto me, They have well spoken that which + they have spoken. + +05:018:018 I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like + unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall + speak unto them all that I shall command him. + +05:018:019 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken + unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require + it of him. + +05:018:020 But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my + name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall + speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die. + +05:018:021 And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word + which the LORD hath not spoken? + +05:018:022 When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing + follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD + hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it + presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him. + +05:019:001 When the LORD thy God hath cut off the nations, whose land the + LORD thy God giveth thee, and thou succeedest them, and + dwellest in their cities, and in their houses; + +05:019:002 Thou shalt separate three cities for thee in the midst of thy + land, which the LORD thy God giveth thee to possess it. + +05:019:003 Thou shalt prepare thee a way, and divide the coasts of thy + land, which the LORD thy God giveth thee to inherit, into + three parts, that every slayer may flee thither. + +05:019:004 And this is the case of the slayer, which shall flee thither, + that he may live: Whoso killeth his neighbour ignorantly, whom + he hated not in time past; + +05:019:005 As when a man goeth into the wood with his neighbour to hew + wood, and his hand fetcheth a stroke with the axe to cut down + the tree, and the head slippeth from the helve, and lighteth + upon his neighbour, that he die; he shall flee unto one of + those cities, and live: + +05:019:006 Lest the avenger of the blood pursue the slayer, while his + heart is hot, and overtake him, because the way is long, and + slay him; whereas he was not worthy of death, inasmuch as he + hated him not in time past. + +05:019:007 Wherefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt separate three + cities for thee. + +05:019:008 And if the LORD thy God enlarge thy coast, as he hath sworn + unto thy fathers, and give thee all the land which he promised + to give unto thy fathers; + +05:019:009 If thou shalt keep all these commandments to do them, which I + command thee this day, to love the LORD thy God, and to walk + ever in his ways; then shalt thou add three cities more for + thee, beside these three: + +05:019:010 That innocent blood be not shed in thy land, which the LORD + thy God giveth thee for an inheritance, and so blood be upon + thee. + +05:019:011 But if any man hate his neighbour, and lie in wait for him, + and rise up against him, and smite him mortally that he die, + and fleeth into one of these cities: + +05:019:012 Then the elders of his city shall send and fetch him thence, + and deliver him into the hand of the avenger of blood, that he + may die. + +05:019:013 Thine eye shall not pity him, but thou shalt put away the + guilt of innocent blood from Israel, that it may go well with + thee. + +05:019:014 Thou shalt not remove thy neighbour's landmark, which they of + old time have set in thine inheritance, which thou shalt + inherit in the land that the LORD thy God giveth thee to + possess it. + +05:019:015 One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, + or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of + two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the + matter be established. + +05:019:016 If a false witness rise up against any man to testify against + him that which is wrong; + +05:019:017 Then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall + stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges, + which shall be in those days; + +05:019:018 And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, + if the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely + against his brother; + +05:019:019 Then shall ye do unto him, as he had thought to have done unto + his brother: so shalt thou put the evil away from among you. + +05:019:020 And those which remain shall hear, and fear, and shall + henceforth commit no more any such evil among you. + +05:019:021 And thine eye shall not pity; but life shall go for life, eye + for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot. + +05:020:001 When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest + horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not + afraid of them: for the LORD thy God is with thee, which + brought thee up out of the land of Egypt. + +05:020:002 And it shall be, when ye are come nigh unto the battle, that + the priest shall approach and speak unto the people, + +05:020:003 And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day + unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, + fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because + of them; + +05:020:004 For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for + you against your enemies, to save you. + +05:020:005 And the officers shall speak unto the people, saying, What man + is there that hath built a new house, and hath not dedicated + it? let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the + battle, and another man dedicate it. + +05:020:006 And what man is he that hath planted a vineyard, and hath not + yet eaten of it? let him also go and return unto his house, + lest he die in the battle, and another man eat of it. + +05:020:007 And what man is there that hath betrothed a wife, and hath not + taken her? let him go and return unto his house, lest he die + in the battle, and another man take her. + +05:020:008 And the officers shall speak further unto the people, and they + shall say, What man is there that is fearful and fainthearted? + let him go and return unto his house, lest his brethren's + heart faint as well as his heart. + +05:020:009 And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of + speaking unto the people that they shall make captains of the + armies to lead the people. + +05:020:010 When thou comest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then + proclaim peace unto it. + +05:020:011 And it shall be, if it make thee answer of peace, and open + unto thee, then it shall be, that all the people that is found + therein shall be tributaries unto thee, and they shall serve + thee. + +05:020:012 And if it will make no peace with thee, but will make war + against thee, then thou shalt besiege it: + +05:020:013 And when the LORD thy God hath delivered it into thine hands, + thou shalt smite every male thereof with the edge of the + sword: + +05:020:014 But the women, and the little ones, and the cattle, and all + that is in the city, even all the spoil thereof, shalt thou + take unto thyself; and thou shalt eat the spoil of thine + enemies, which the LORD thy God hath given thee. + +05:020:015 Thus shalt thou do unto all the cities which are very far off + from thee, which are not of the cities of these nations. + +05:020:016 But of the cities of these people, which the LORD thy God doth + give thee for an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing + that breatheth: + +05:020:017 But thou shalt utterly destroy them; namely, the Hittites, and + the Amorites, the Canaanites, and the Perizzites, the Hivites, + and the Jebusites; as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee: + +05:020:018 That they teach you not to do after all their abominations, + which they have done unto their gods; so should ye sin against + the LORD your God. + +05:020:019 When thou shalt besiege a city a long time, in making war + against it to take it, thou shalt not destroy the trees + thereof by forcing an axe against them: for thou mayest eat of + them, and thou shalt not cut them down (for the tree of the + field is man's life) to employ them in the siege: + +05:020:020 Only the trees which thou knowest that they be not trees for + meat, thou shalt destroy and cut them down; and thou shalt + build bulwarks against the city that maketh war with thee, + until it be subdued. + +05:021:001 If one be found slain in the land which the LORD thy God + giveth thee to possess it, lying in the field, and it be not + known who hath slain him: + +05:021:002 Then thy elders and thy judges shall come forth, and they + shall measure unto the cities which are round about him that + is slain: + +05:021:003 And it shall be, that the city which is next unto the slain + man, even the elders of that city shall take an heifer, which + hath not been wrought with, and which hath not drawn in the + yoke; + +05:021:004 And the elders of that city shall bring down the heifer unto a + rough valley, which is neither eared nor sown, and shall + strike off the heifer's neck there in the valley: + +05:021:005 And the priests the sons of Levi shall come near; for them the + LORD thy God hath chosen to minister unto him, and to bless in + the name of the LORD; and by their word shall every + controversy and every stroke be tried: + +05:021:006 And all the elders of that city, that are next unto the slain + man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is beheaded + in the valley: + +05:021:007 And they shall answer and say, Our hands have not shed this + blood, neither have our eyes seen it. + +05:021:008 Be merciful, O LORD, unto thy people Israel, whom thou hast + redeemed, and lay not innocent blood unto thy people of + Israel's charge. And the blood shall be forgiven them. + +05:021:009 So shalt thou put away the guilt of innocent blood from among + you, when thou shalt do that which is right in the sight of + the LORD. + +05:021:010 When thou goest forth to war against thine enemies, and the + LORD thy God hath delivered them into thine hands, and thou + hast taken them captive, + +05:021:011 And seest among the captives a beautiful woman, and hast a + desire unto her, that thou wouldest have her to thy wife; + +05:021:012 Then thou shalt bring her home to thine house, and she shall + shave her head, and pare her nails; + +05:021:013 And she shall put the raiment of her captivity from off her, + and shall remain in thine house, and bewail her father and her + mother a full month: and after that thou shalt go in unto her, + and be her husband, and she shall be thy wife. + +05:021:014 And it shall be, if thou have no delight in her, then thou + shalt let her go whither she will; but thou shalt not sell her + at all for money, thou shalt not make merchandise of her, + because thou hast humbled her. + +05:021:015 If a man have two wives, one beloved, and another hated, and + they have born him children, both the beloved and the hated; + and if the firstborn son be hers that was hated: + +05:021:016 Then it shall be, when he maketh his sons to inherit that + which he hath, that he may not make the son of the beloved + firstborn before the son of the hated, which is indeed the + firstborn: + +05:021:017 But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated for the + firstborn, by giving him a double portion of all that he hath: + for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the + firstborn is his. + +05:021:018 If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not + obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and + that, when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto + them: + +05:021:019 Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and + bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate + of his place; + +05:021:020 And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son + is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is + a glutton, and a drunkard. + +05:021:021 And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that + he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all + Israel shall hear, and fear. + +05:021:022 And if a man have committed a sin worthy of death, and he be + to be put to death, and thou hang him on a tree: + +05:021:023 His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou + shalt in any wise bury him that day; (for he that is hanged is + accursed of God;) that thy land be not defiled, which the LORD + thy God giveth thee for an inheritance. + +05:022:001 Thou shalt not see thy brother's ox or his sheep go astray, + and hide thyself from them: thou shalt in any case bring them + again unto thy brother. + +05:022:002 And if thy brother be not nigh unto thee, or if thou know him + not, then thou shalt bring it unto thine own house, and it + shall be with thee until thy brother seek after it, and thou + shalt restore it to him again. + +05:022:003 In like manner shalt thou do with his ass; and so shalt thou + do with his raiment; and with all lost thing of thy brother's, + which he hath lost, and thou hast found, shalt thou do + likewise: thou mayest not hide thyself. + +05:022:004 Thou shalt not see thy brother's ass or his ox fall down by + the way, and hide thyself from them: thou shalt surely help + him to lift them up again. + +05:022:005 The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, + neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do + so are abomination unto the LORD thy God. + +05:022:006 If a bird's nest chance to be before thee in the way in any + tree, or on the ground, whether they be young ones, or eggs, + and the dam sitting upon the young, or upon the eggs, thou + shalt not take the dam with the young: + +05:022:007 But thou shalt in any wise let the dam go, and take the young + to thee; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest + prolong thy days. + +05:022:008 When thou buildest a new house, then thou shalt make a + battlement for thy roof, that thou bring not blood upon thine + house, if any man fall from thence. + +05:022:009 Thou shalt not sow thy vineyard with divers seeds: lest the + fruit of thy seed which thou hast sown, and the fruit of thy + vineyard, be defiled. + +05:022:010 Thou shalt not plow with an ox and an ass together. + +05:022:011 Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woollen + and linen together. + +05:022:012 Thou shalt make thee fringes upon the four quarters of thy + vesture, wherewith thou coverest thyself. + +05:022:013 If any man take a wife, and go in unto her, and hate her, + +05:022:014 And give occasions of speech against her, and bring up an evil + name upon her, and say, I took this woman, and when I came to + her, I found her not a maid: + +05:022:015 Then shall the father of the damsel, and her mother, take and + bring forth the tokens of the damsel's virginity unto the + elders of the city in the gate: + +05:022:016 And the damsel's father shall say unto the elders, I gave my + daughter unto this man to wife, and he hateth her; + +05:022:017 And, lo, he hath given occasions of speech against her, + saying, I found not thy daughter a maid; and yet these are the + tokens of my daughter's virginity. And they shall spread the + cloth before the elders of the city. + +05:022:018 And the elders of that city shall take that man and chastise + him; + +05:022:019 And they shall amerce him in an hundred shekels of silver, and + give them unto the father of the damsel, because he hath + brought up an evil name upon a virgin of Israel: and she shall + be his wife; he may not put her away all his days. + +05:022:020 But if this thing be true, and the tokens of virginity be not + found for the damsel: + +05:022:021 Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her + father's house, and the men of her city shall stone her with + stones that she die: because she hath wrought folly in Israel, + to play the whore in her father's house: so shalt thou put + evil away from among you. + +05:022:022 If a man be found lying with a woman married to an husband, + then they shall both of them die, both the man that lay with + the woman, and the woman: so shalt thou put away evil from + Israel. + +05:022:023 If a damsel that is a virgin be betrothed unto an husband, and + a man find her in the city, and lie with her; + +05:022:024 Then ye shall bring them both out unto the gate of that city, + and ye shall stone them with stones that they die; the damsel, + because she cried not, being in the city; and the man, because + he hath humbled his neighbour's wife: so thou shalt put away + evil from among you. + +05:022:025 But if a man find a betrothed damsel in the field, and the man + force her, and lie with her: then the man only that lay with + her shall die. + +05:022:026 But unto the damsel thou shalt do nothing; there is in the + damsel no sin worthy of death: for as when a man riseth + against his neighbour, and slayeth him, even so is this + matter: + +05:022:027 For he found her in the field, and the betrothed damsel cried, + and there was none to save her. + +05:022:028 If a man find a damsel that is a virgin, which is not + betrothed, and lay hold on her, and lie with her, and they be + found; + +05:022:029 Then the man that lay with her shall give unto the damsel's + father fifty shekels of silver, and she shall be his wife; + because he hath humbled her, he may not put her away all his + days. + +05:022:030 A man shall not take his father's wife, nor discover his + father's skirt. + +05:023:001 He that is wounded in the stones, or hath his privy member cut + off, shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD. + +05:023:002 A bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; + even to his tenth generation shall he not enter into the + congregation of the LORD. + +05:023:003 An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation + of the LORD; even to their tenth generation shall they not + enter into the congregation of the LORD for ever: + +05:023:004 Because they met you not with bread and with water in the way, + when ye came forth out of Egypt; and because they hired + against thee Balaam the son of Beor of Pethor of Mesopotamia, + to curse thee. + +05:023:005 Nevertheless the LORD thy God would not hearken unto Balaam; + but the LORD thy God turned the curse into a blessing unto + thee, because the LORD thy God loved thee. + +05:023:006 Thou shalt not seek their peace nor their prosperity all thy + days for ever. + +05:023:007 Thou shalt not abhor an Edomite; for he is thy brother: thou + shalt not abhor an Egyptian; because thou wast a stranger in + his land. + +05:023:008 The children that are begotten of them shall enter into the + congregation of the LORD in their third generation. + +05:023:009 When the host goeth forth against thine enemies, then keep + thee from every wicked thing. + +05:023:010 If there be among you any man, that is not clean by reason of + uncleanness that chanceth him by night, then shall he go + abroad out of the camp, he shall not come within the camp: + +05:023:011 But it shall be, when evening cometh on, he shall wash himself + with water: and when the sun is down, he shall come into the + camp again. + +05:023:012 Thou shalt have a place also without the camp, whither thou + shalt go forth abroad: + +05:023:013 And thou shalt have a paddle upon thy weapon; and it shall be, + when thou wilt ease thyself abroad, thou shalt dig therewith, + and shalt turn back and cover that which cometh from thee: + +05:023:014 For the LORD thy God walketh in the midst of thy camp, to + deliver thee, and to give up thine enemies before thee; + therefore shall thy camp be holy: that he see no unclean thing + in thee, and turn away from thee. + +05:023:015 Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is + escaped from his master unto thee: + +05:023:016 He shall dwell with thee, even among you, in that place which + he shall choose in one of thy gates, where it liketh him best: + thou shalt not oppress him. + +05:023:017 There shall be no whore of the daughters of Israel, nor a + sodomite of the sons of Israel. + +05:023:018 Thou shalt not bring the hire of a whore, or the price of a + dog, into the house of the LORD thy God for any vow: for even + both these are abomination unto the LORD thy God. + +05:023:019 Thou shalt not lend upon usury to thy brother; usury of money, + usury of victuals, usury of any thing that is lent upon usury: + +05:023:020 Unto a stranger thou mayest lend upon usury; but unto thy + brother thou shalt not lend upon usury: that the LORD thy God + may bless thee in all that thou settest thine hand to in the + land whither thou goest to possess it. + +05:023:021 When thou shalt vow a vow unto the LORD thy God, thou shalt + not slack to pay it: for the LORD thy God will surely require + it of thee; and it would be sin in thee. + +05:023:022 But if thou shalt forbear to vow, it shall be no sin in thee. + +05:023:023 That which is gone out of thy lips thou shalt keep and + perform; even a freewill offering, according as thou hast + vowed unto the LORD thy God, which thou hast promised with thy + mouth. + +05:023:024 When thou comest into thy neighbour's vineyard, then thou + mayest eat grapes thy fill at thine own pleasure; but thou + shalt not put any in thy vessel. + +05:023:025 When thou comest into the standing corn of thy neighbour, then + thou mayest pluck the ears with thine hand; but thou shalt not + move a sickle unto thy neighbour's standing corn. + +05:024:001 When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to + pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath + found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill + of divorcement, and give it in her hand, and send her out of + his house. + +05:024:002 And when she is departed out of his house, she may go and be + another man's wife. + +05:024:003 And if the latter husband hate her, and write her a bill of + divorcement, and giveth it in her hand, and sendeth her out of + his house; or if the latter husband die, which took her to be + his wife; + +05:024:004 Her former husband, which sent her away, may not take her + again to be his wife, after that she is defiled; for that is + abomination before the LORD: and thou shalt not cause the land + to sin, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance. + +05:024:005 When a man hath taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war, + neither shall he be charged with any business: but he shall be + free at home one year, and shall cheer up his wife which he + hath taken. + +05:024:006 No man shall take the nether or the upper millstone to pledge: + for he taketh a man's life to pledge. + +05:024:007 If a man be found stealing any of his brethren of the children + of Israel, and maketh merchandise of him, or selleth him; then + that thief shall die; and thou shalt put evil away from among + you. + +05:024:008 Take heed in the plague of leprosy, that thou observe + diligently, and do according to all that the priests the + Levites shall teach you: as I commanded them, so ye shall + observe to do. + +05:024:009 Remember what the LORD thy God did unto Miriam by the way, + after that ye were come forth out of Egypt. + +05:024:010 When thou dost lend thy brother any thing, thou shalt not go + into his house to fetch his pledge. + +05:024:011 Thou shalt stand abroad, and the man to whom thou dost lend + shall bring out the pledge abroad unto thee. + +05:024:012 And if the man be poor, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge: + +05:024:013 In any case thou shalt deliver him the pledge again when the + sun goeth down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and + bless thee: and it shall be righteousness unto thee before the + LORD thy God. + +05:024:014 Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant that is poor and + needy, whether he be of thy brethren, or of thy strangers that + are in thy land within thy gates: + +05:024:015 At his day thou shalt give him his hire, neither shall the sun + go down upon it; for he is poor, and setteth his heart upon + it: lest he cry against thee unto the LORD, and it be sin unto + thee. + +05:024:016 The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, + neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: + every man shall be put to death for his own sin. + +05:024:017 Thou shalt not pervert the judgment of the stranger, nor of + the fatherless; nor take a widow's raiment to pledge: + +05:024:018 But thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt, and + the LORD thy God redeemed thee thence: therefore I command + thee to do this thing. + +05:024:019 When thou cuttest down thine harvest in thy field, and hast + forgot a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch + it: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for + the widow: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the + work of thine hands. + +05:024:020 When thou beatest thine olive tree, thou shalt not go over the + boughs again: it shall be for the stranger, for the + fatherless, and for the widow. + +05:024:021 When thou gatherest the grapes of thy vineyard, thou shalt not + glean it afterward: it shall be for the stranger, for the + fatherless, and for the widow. + +05:024:022 And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land + of Egypt: therefore I command thee to do this thing. + +05:025:001 If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto + judgment, that the judges may judge them; then they shall + justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked. + +05:025:002 And it shall be, if the wicked man be worthy to be beaten, + that the judge shall cause him to lie down, and to be beaten + before his face, according to his fault, by a certain number. + +05:025:003 Forty stripes he may give him, and not exceed: lest, if he + should exceed, and beat him above these with many stripes, + then thy brother should seem vile unto thee. + +05:025:004 Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. + +05:025:005 If brethren dwell together, and one of them die, and have no + child, the wife of the dead shall not marry without unto a + stranger: her husband's brother shall go in unto her, and take + her to him to wife, and perform the duty of an husband's + brother unto her. + +05:025:006 And it shall be, that the firstborn which she beareth shall + succeed in the name of his brother which is dead, that his + name be not put out of Israel. + +05:025:007 And if the man like not to take his brother's wife, then let + his brother's wife go up to the gate unto the elders, and say, + My husband's brother refuseth to raise up unto his brother a + name in Israel, he will not perform the duty of my husband's + brother. + +05:025:008 Then the elders of his city shall call him, and speak unto + him: and if he stand to it, and say, I like not to take her; + +05:025:009 Then shall his brother's wife come unto him in the presence of + the elders, and loose his shoe from off his foot, and spit in + his face, and shall answer and say, So shall it be done unto + that man that will not build up his brother's house. + +05:025:010 And his name shall be called in Israel, The house of him that + hath his shoe loosed. + +05:025:011 When men strive together one with another, and the wife of the + one draweth near for to deliver her husband out of the hand of + him that smiteth him, and putteth forth her hand, and taketh + him by the secrets: + +05:025:012 Then thou shalt cut off her hand, thine eye shall not pity + her. + +05:025:013 Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a + small. + +05:025:014 Thou shalt not have in thine house divers measures, a great + and a small. + +05:025:015 But thou shalt have a perfect and just weight, a perfect and + just measure shalt thou have: that thy days may be lengthened + in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. + +05:025:016 For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, + are an abomination unto the LORD thy God. + +05:025:017 Remember what Amalek did unto thee by the way, when ye were + come forth out of Egypt; + +05:025:018 How he met thee by the way, and smote the hindmost of thee, + even all that were feeble behind thee, when thou wast faint + and weary; and he feared not God. + +05:025:019 Therefore it shall be, when the LORD thy God hath given thee + rest from all thine enemies round about, in the land which the + LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it, + that thou shalt blot out the remembrance of Amalek from under + heaven; thou shalt not forget it. + +05:026:001 And it shall be, when thou art come in unto the land which the + LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance, and possessest + it, and dwellest therein; + +05:026:002 That thou shalt take of the first of all the fruit of the + earth, which thou shalt bring of thy land that the LORD thy + God giveth thee, and shalt put it in a basket, and shalt go + unto the place which the LORD thy God shall choose to place + his name there. + +05:026:003 And thou shalt go unto the priest that shall be in those days, + and say unto him, I profess this day unto the LORD thy God, + that I am come unto the country which the LORD sware unto our + fathers for to give us. + +05:026:004 And the priest shall take the basket out of thine hand, and + set it down before the altar of the LORD thy God. + +05:026:005 And thou shalt speak and say before the LORD thy God, A Syrian + ready to perish was my father, and he went down into Egypt, + and sojourned there with a few, and became there a nation, + great, mighty, and populous: + +05:026:006 And the Egyptians evil entreated us, and afflicted us, and + laid upon us hard bondage: + +05:026:007 And when we cried unto the LORD God of our fathers, the LORD + heard our voice, and looked on our affliction, and our labour, + and our oppression: + +05:026:008 And the LORD brought us forth out of Egypt with a mighty hand, + and with an outstretched arm, and with great terribleness, and + with signs, and with wonders: + +05:026:009 And he hath brought us into this place, and hath given us this + land, even a land that floweth with milk and honey. + +05:026:010 And now, behold, I have brought the firstfruits of the land, + which thou, O LORD, hast given me. And thou shalt set it + before the LORD thy God, and worship before the LORD thy God: + +05:026:011 And thou shalt rejoice in every good thing which the LORD thy + God hath given unto thee, and unto thine house, thou, and the + Levite, and the stranger that is among you. + +05:026:012 When thou hast made an end of tithing all the tithes of thine + increase the third year, which is the year of tithing, and + hast given it unto the Levite, the stranger, the fatherless, + and the widow, that they may eat within thy gates, and be + filled; + +05:026:013 Then thou shalt say before the LORD thy God, I have brought + away the hallowed things out of mine house, and also have + given them unto the Levite, and unto the stranger, to the + fatherless, and to the widow, according to all thy + commandments which thou hast commanded me: I have not + transgressed thy commandments, neither have I forgotten them. + +05:026:014 I have not eaten thereof in my mourning, neither have I taken + away ought thereof for any unclean use, nor given ought + thereof for the dead: but I have hearkened to the voice of the + LORD my God, and have done according to all that thou hast + commanded me. + +05:026:015 Look down from thy holy habitation, from heaven, and bless thy + people Israel, and the land which thou hast given us, as thou + swarest unto our fathers, a land that floweth with milk and + honey. + +05:026:016 This day the LORD thy God hath commanded thee to do these + statutes and judgments: thou shalt therefore keep and do them + with all thine heart, and with all thy soul. + +05:026:017 Thou hast avouched the LORD this day to be thy God, and to + walk in his ways, and to keep his statutes, and his + commandments, and his judgments, and to hearken unto his + voice: + +05:026:018 And the LORD hath avouched thee this day to be his peculiar + people, as he hath promised thee, and that thou shouldest keep + all his commandments; + +05:026:019 And to make thee high above all nations which he hath made, in + praise, and in name, and in honour; and that thou mayest be an + holy people unto the LORD thy God, as he hath spoken. + +05:027:001 And Moses with the elders of Israel commanded the people, + saying, Keep all the commandments which I command you this + day. + +05:027:002 And it shall be on the day when ye shall pass over Jordan unto + the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, that thou shalt + set thee up great stones, and plaister them with plaister: + +05:027:003 And thou shalt write upon them all the words of this law, when + thou art passed over, that thou mayest go in unto the land + which the LORD thy God giveth thee, a land that floweth with + milk and honey; as the LORD God of thy fathers hath promised + thee. + +05:027:004 Therefore it shall be when ye be gone over Jordan, that ye + shall set up these stones, which I command you this day, in + mount Ebal, and thou shalt plaister them with plaister. + +05:027:005 And there shalt thou build an altar unto the LORD thy God, an + altar of stones: thou shalt not lift up any iron tool upon + them. + +05:027:006 Thou shalt build the altar of the LORD thy God of whole + stones: and thou shalt offer burnt offerings thereon unto the + LORD thy God: + +05:027:007 And thou shalt offer peace offerings, and shalt eat there, and + rejoice before the LORD thy God. + +05:027:008 And thou shalt write upon the stones all the words of this law + very plainly. + +05:027:009 And Moses and the priests the Levites spake unto all Israel, + saying, Take heed, and hearken, O Israel; this day thou art + become the people of the LORD thy God. + +05:027:010 Thou shalt therefore obey the voice of the LORD thy God, and + do his commandments and his statutes, which I command thee + this day. + +05:027:011 And Moses charged the people the same day, saying, + +05:027:012 These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when + ye are come over Jordan; Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and + Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin: + +05:027:013 And these shall stand upon mount Ebal to curse; Reuben, Gad, + and Asher, and Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali. + +05:027:014 And the Levites shall speak, and say unto all the men of + Israel with a loud voice, + +05:027:015 Cursed be the man that maketh any graven or molten image, an + abomination unto the LORD, the work of the hands of the + craftsman, and putteth it in a secret place. And all the + people shall answer and say, Amen. + +05:027:016 Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. + And all the people shall say, Amen. + +05:027:017 Cursed be he that removeth his neighbour's landmark. And all + the people shall say, Amen. + +05:027:018 Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. + And all the people shall say, Amen. + +05:027:019 Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, + fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen. + +05:027:020 Cursed be he that lieth with his father's wife; because he + uncovereth his father's skirt. And all the people shall say, + Amen. + +05:027:021 Cursed be he that lieth with any manner of beast. And all the + people shall say, Amen. + +05:027:022 Cursed be he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his + father, or the daughter of his mother. And all the people + shall say, Amen. + +05:027:023 Cursed be he that lieth with his mother in law. And all the + people shall say, Amen. + +05:027:024 Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbour secretly. And all the + people shall say, Amen. + +05:027:025 Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person. + And all the people shall say, Amen. + +05:027:026 Cursed be he that confirmeth not all the words of this law to + do them. And all the people shall say, Amen. + +05:028:001 And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently + unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all + his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD + thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: + +05:028:002 And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, + if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God. + +05:028:003 Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be + in the field. + +05:028:004 Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy + ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, + and the flocks of thy sheep. + +05:028:005 Blessed shall be thy basket and thy store. + +05:028:006 Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt + thou be when thou goest out. + +05:028:007 The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee + to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against + thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways. + +05:028:008 The LORD shall command the blessing upon thee in thy + storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and + he shall bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth + thee. + +05:028:009 The LORD shall establish thee an holy people unto himself, as + he hath sworn unto thee, if thou shalt keep the commandments + of the LORD thy God, and walk in his ways. + +05:028:010 And all people of the earth shall see that thou art called by + the name of the LORD; and they shall be afraid of thee. + +05:028:011 And the LORD shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit + of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit + of thy ground, in the land which the LORD sware unto thy + fathers to give thee. + +05:028:012 The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to + give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all + the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, + and thou shalt not borrow. + +05:028:013 And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and + thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if + that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, + which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them: + +05:028:014 And thou shalt not go aside from any of the words which I + command thee this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to + go after other gods to serve them. + +05:028:015 But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the + voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his + commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; + that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee: + +05:028:016 Cursed shalt thou be in the city, and cursed shalt thou be in + the field. + +05:028:017 Cursed shall be thy basket and thy store. + +05:028:018 Cursed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy + land, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep. + +05:028:019 Cursed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and cursed shalt + thou be when thou goest out. + +05:028:020 The LORD shall send upon thee cursing, vexation, and rebuke, + in all that thou settest thine hand unto for to do, until thou + be destroyed, and until thou perish quickly; because of the + wickedness of thy doings, whereby thou hast forsaken me. + +05:028:021 The LORD shall make the pestilence cleave unto thee, until he + have consumed thee from off the land, whither thou goest to + possess it. + +05:028:022 The LORD shall smite thee with a consumption, and with a + fever, and with an inflammation, and with an extreme burning, + and with the sword, and with blasting, and with mildew; and + they shall pursue thee until thou perish. + +05:028:023 And thy heaven that is over thy head shall be brass, and the + earth that is under thee shall be iron. + +05:028:024 The LORD shall make the rain of thy land powder and dust: from + heaven shall it come down upon thee, until thou be destroyed. + +05:028:025 The LORD shall cause thee to be smitten before thine enemies: + thou shalt go out one way against them, and flee seven ways + before them: and shalt be removed into all the kingdoms of the + earth. + +05:028:026 And thy carcase shall be meat unto all fowls of the air, and + unto the beasts of the earth, and no man shall fray them away. + +05:028:027 The LORD will smite thee with the botch of Egypt, and with the + emerods, and with the scab, and with the itch, whereof thou + canst not be healed. + +05:028:028 The LORD shall smite thee with madness, and blindness, and + astonishment of heart: + +05:028:029 And thou shalt grope at noonday, as the blind gropeth in + darkness, and thou shalt not prosper in thy ways: and thou + shalt be only oppressed and spoiled evermore, and no man shall + save thee. + +05:028:030 Thou shalt betroth a wife, and another man shall lie with her: + thou shalt build an house, and thou shalt not dwell therein: + thou shalt plant a vineyard, and shalt not gather the grapes + thereof. + +05:028:031 Thine ox shall be slain before thine eyes, and thou shalt not + eat thereof: thine ass shall be violently taken away from + before thy face, and shall not be restored to thee: thy sheep + shall be given unto thine enemies, and thou shalt have none to + rescue them. + +05:028:032 Thy sons and thy daughters shall be given unto another people, + and thine eyes shall look, and fail with longing for them all + the day long; and there shall be no might in thine hand. + +05:028:033 The fruit of thy land, and all thy labours, shall a nation + which thou knowest not eat up; and thou shalt be only + oppressed and crushed alway: + +05:028:034 So that thou shalt be mad for the sight of thine eyes which + thou shalt see. + +05:028:035 The LORD shall smite thee in the knees, and in the legs, with + a sore botch that cannot be healed, from the sole of thy foot + unto the top of thy head. + +05:028:036 The LORD shall bring thee, and thy king which thou shalt set + over thee, unto a nation which neither thou nor thy fathers + have known; and there shalt thou serve other gods, wood and + stone. + +05:028:037 And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a + byword, among all nations whither the LORD shall lead thee. + +05:028:038 Thou shalt carry much seed out into the field, and shalt + gather but little in; for the locust shall consume it. + +05:028:039 Thou shalt plant vineyards, and dress them, but shalt neither + drink of the wine, nor gather the grapes; for the worms shall + eat them. + +05:028:040 Thou shalt have olive trees throughout all thy coasts, but + thou shalt not anoint thyself with the oil; for thine olive + shall cast his fruit. + +05:028:041 Thou shalt beget sons and daughters, but thou shalt not enjoy + them; for they shall go into captivity. + +05:028:042 All thy trees and fruit of thy land shall the locust consume. + +05:028:043 The stranger that is within thee shall get up above thee very + high; and thou shalt come down very low. + +05:028:044 He shall lend to thee, and thou shalt not lend to him: he + shall be the head, and thou shalt be the tail. + +05:028:045 Moreover all these curses shall come upon thee, and shall + pursue thee, and overtake thee, till thou be destroyed; + because thou hearkenedst not unto the voice of the LORD thy + God, to keep his commandments and his statutes which he + commanded thee: + +05:028:046 And they shall be upon thee for a sign and for a wonder, and + upon thy seed for ever. + +05:028:047 Because thou servedst not the LORD thy God with joyfulness, + and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things; + +05:028:048 Therefore shalt thou serve thine enemies which the LORD shall + send against thee, in hunger, and in thirst, and in nakedness, + and in want of all things: and he shall put a yoke of iron + upon thy neck, until he have destroyed thee. + +05:028:049 The LORD shall bring a nation against thee from far, from the + end of the earth, as swift as the eagle flieth; a nation whose + tongue thou shalt not understand; + +05:028:050 A nation of fierce countenance, which shall not regard the + person of the old, nor shew favour to the young: + +05:028:051 And he shall eat the fruit of thy cattle, and the fruit of thy + land, until thou be destroyed: which also shall not leave thee + either corn, wine, or oil, or the increase of thy kine, or + flocks of thy sheep, until he have destroyed thee. + +05:028:052 And he shall besiege thee in all thy gates, until thy high and + fenced walls come down, wherein thou trustedst, throughout all + thy land: and he shall besiege thee in all thy gates + throughout all thy land, which the LORD thy God hath given + thee. + +05:028:053 And thou shalt eat the fruit of thine own body, the flesh of + thy sons and of thy daughters, which the LORD thy God hath + given thee, in the siege, and in the straitness, wherewith + thine enemies shall distress thee: + +05:028:054 So that the man that is tender among you, and very delicate, + his eye shall be evil toward his brother, and toward the wife + of his bosom, and toward the remnant of his children which he + shall leave: + +05:028:055 So that he will not give to any of them of the flesh of his + children whom he shall eat: because he hath nothing left him + in the siege, and in the straitness, wherewith thine enemies + shall distress thee in all thy gates. + +05:028:056 The tender and delicate woman among you, which would not + adventure to set the sole of her foot upon the ground for + delicateness and tenderness, her eye shall be evil toward the + husband of her bosom, and toward her son, and toward her + daughter, + +05:028:057 And toward her young one that cometh out from between her + feet, and toward her children which she shall bear: for she + shall eat them for want of all things secretly in the siege + and straitness, wherewith thine enemy shall distress thee in + thy gates. + +05:028:058 If thou wilt not observe to do all the words of this law that + are written in this book, that thou mayest fear this glorious + and fearful name, THE LORD THY GOD; + +05:028:059 Then the LORD will make thy plagues wonderful, and the plagues + of thy seed, even great plagues, and of long continuance, and + sore sicknesses, and of long continuance. + +05:028:060 Moreover he will bring upon thee all the diseases of Egypt, + which thou wast afraid of; and they shall cleave unto thee. + +05:028:061 Also every sickness, and every plague, which is not written in + the book of this law, them will the LORD bring upon thee, + until thou be destroyed. + +05:028:062 And ye shall be left few in number, whereas ye were as the + stars of heaven for multitude; because thou wouldest not obey + the voice of the LORD thy God. + +05:028:063 And it shall come to pass, that as the LORD rejoiced over you + to do you good, and to multiply you; so the LORD will rejoice + over you to destroy you, and to bring you to nought; and ye + shall be plucked from off the land whither thou goest to + possess it. + +05:028:064 And the LORD shall scatter thee among all people, from the one + end of the earth even unto the other; and there thou shalt + serve other gods, which neither thou nor thy fathers have + known, even wood and stone. + +05:028:065 And among these nations shalt thou find no ease, neither shall + the sole of thy foot have rest: but the LORD shall give thee + there a trembling heart, and failing of eyes, and sorrow of + mind: + +05:028:066 And thy life shall hang in doubt before thee; and thou shalt + fear day and night, and shalt have none assurance of thy life: + +05:028:067 In the morning thou shalt say, Would God it were even! and at + even thou shalt say, Would God it were morning! for the fear + of thine heart wherewith thou shalt fear, and for the sight of + thine eyes which thou shalt see. + +05:028:068 And the LORD shall bring thee into Egypt again with ships, by + the way whereof I spake unto thee, Thou shalt see it no more + again: and there ye shall be sold unto your enemies for + bondmen and bondwomen, and no man shall buy you. + +05:029:001 These are the words of the covenant, which the LORD commanded + Moses to make with the children of Israel in the land of Moab, + beside the covenant which he made with them in Horeb. + +05:029:002 And Moses called unto all Israel, and said unto them, Ye have + seen all that the LORD did before your eyes in the land of + Egypt unto Pharaoh, and unto all his servants, and unto all + his land; + +05:029:003 The great temptations which thine eyes have seen, the signs, + and those great miracles: + +05:029:004 Yet the LORD hath not given you an heart to perceive, and eyes + to see, and ears to hear, unto this day. + +05:029:005 And I have led you forty years in the wilderness: your clothes + are not waxen old upon you, and thy shoe is not waxen old upon + thy foot. + +05:029:006 Ye have not eaten bread, neither have ye drunk wine or strong + drink: that ye might know that I am the LORD your God. + +05:029:007 And when ye came unto this place, Sihon the king of Heshbon, + and Og the king of Bashan, came out against us unto battle, + and we smote them: + +05:029:008 And we took their land, and gave it for an inheritance unto + the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to the half tribe of + Manasseh. + +05:029:009 Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that + ye may prosper in all that ye do. + +05:029:010 Ye stand this day all of you before the LORD your God; your + captains of your tribes, your elders, and your officers, with + all the men of Israel, + +05:029:011 Your little ones, your wives, and thy stranger that is in thy + camp, from the hewer of thy wood unto the drawer of thy water: + +05:029:012 That thou shouldest enter into covenant with the LORD thy God, + and into his oath, which the LORD thy God maketh with thee + this day: + +05:029:013 That he may establish thee to day for a people unto himself, + and that he may be unto thee a God, as he hath said unto thee, + and as he hath sworn unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, + and to Jacob. + +05:029:014 Neither with you only do I make this covenant and this oath; + +05:029:015 But with him that standeth here with us this day before the + LORD our God, and also with him that is not here with us this + day: + +05:029:016 (For ye know how we have dwelt in the land of Egypt; and how + we came through the nations which ye passed by; + +05:029:017 And ye have seen their abominations, and their idols, wood and + stone, silver and gold, which were among them:) + +05:029:018 Lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or + tribe, whose heart turneth away this day from the LORD our + God, to go and serve the gods of these nations; lest there + should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood; + +05:029:019 And it come to pass, when he heareth the words of this curse, + that he bless himself in his heart, saying, I shall have + peace, though I walk in the imagination of mine heart, to add + drunkenness to thirst: + +05:029:020 The LORD will not spare him, but then the anger of the LORD + and his jealousy shall smoke against that man, and all the + curses that are written in this book shall lie upon him, and + the LORD shall blot out his name from under heaven. + +05:029:021 And the LORD shall separate him unto evil out of all the + tribes of Israel, according to all the curses of the covenant + that are written in this book of the law: + +05:029:022 So that the generation to come of your children that shall + rise up after you, and the stranger that shall come from a far + land, shall say, when they see the plagues of that land, and + the sicknesses which the LORD hath laid upon it; + +05:029:023 And that the whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and + burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass + groweth therein, like the overthrow of Sodom, and Gomorrah, + Admah, and Zeboim, which the LORD overthrew in his anger, and + in his wrath: + +05:029:024 Even all nations shall say, Wherefore hath the LORD done thus + unto this land? what meaneth the heat of this great anger? + +05:029:025 Then men shall say, Because they have forsaken the covenant of + the LORD God of their fathers, which he made with them when he + brought them forth out of the land of Egypt: + +05:029:026 For they went and served other gods, and worshipped them, gods + whom they knew not, and whom he had not given unto them: + +05:029:027 And the anger of the LORD was kindled against this land, to + bring upon it all the curses that are written in this book: + +05:029:028 And the LORD rooted them out of their land in anger, and in + wrath, and in great indignation, and cast them into another + land, as it is this day. + +05:029:029 The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those + things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children + for ever, that we may do all the words of this law. + +05:030:001 And it shall come to pass, when all these things are come upon + thee, the blessing and the curse, which I have set before + thee, and thou shalt call them to mind among all the nations, + whither the LORD thy God hath driven thee, + +05:030:002 And shalt return unto the LORD thy God, and shalt obey his + voice according to all that I command thee this day, thou and + thy children, with all thine heart, and with all thy soul; + +05:030:003 That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have + compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all + the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath scattered thee. + +05:030:004 If any of thine be driven out unto the outmost parts of + heaven, from thence will the LORD thy God gather thee, and + from thence will he fetch thee: + +05:030:005 And the LORD thy God will bring thee into the land which thy + fathers possessed, and thou shalt possess it; and he will do + thee good, and multiply thee above thy fathers. + +05:030:006 And the LORD thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the + heart of thy seed, to love the LORD thy God with all thine + heart, and with all thy soul, that thou mayest live. + +05:030:007 And the LORD thy God will put all these curses upon thine + enemies, and on them that hate thee, which persecuted thee. + +05:030:008 And thou shalt return and obey the voice of the LORD, and do + all his commandments which I command thee this day. + +05:030:009 And the LORD thy God will make thee plenteous in every work of + thine hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy + cattle, and in the fruit of thy land, for good: for the LORD + will again rejoice over thee for good, as he rejoiced over thy + fathers: + +05:030:010 If thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to + keep his commandments and his statutes which are written in + this book of the law, and if thou turn unto the LORD thy God + with all thine heart, and with all thy soul. + +05:030:011 For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not + hidden from thee, neither is it far off. + +05:030:012 It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up + for us to heaven, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, + and do it? + +05:030:013 Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who + shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we + may hear it, and do it? + +05:030:014 But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy + heart, that thou mayest do it. + +05:030:015 See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death + and evil; + +05:030:016 In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to + walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his + statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and + multiply: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in the land + whither thou goest to possess it. + +05:030:017 But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but + shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them; + +05:030:018 I denounce unto you this day, that ye shall surely perish, and + that ye shall not prolong your days upon the land, whither + thou passest over Jordan to go to possess it. + +05:030:019 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I + have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: + therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: + +05:030:020 That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, and that thou mayest + obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he + is thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayest + dwell in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers, to + Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them. + +05:031:001 And Moses went and spake these words unto all Israel. + +05:031:002 And he said unto them, I am an hundred and twenty years old + this day; I can no more go out and come in: also the LORD hath + said unto me, Thou shalt not go over this Jordan. + +05:031:003 The LORD thy God, he will go over before thee, and he will + destroy these nations from before thee, and thou shalt possess + them: and Joshua, he shall go over before thee, as the LORD + hath said. + +05:031:004 And the LORD shall do unto them as he did to Sihon and to Og, + kings of the Amorites, and unto the land of them, whom he + destroyed. + +05:031:005 And the LORD shall give them up before your face, that ye may + do unto them according unto all the commandments which I have + commanded you. + +05:031:006 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of + them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; + he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. + +05:031:007 And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight + of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must + go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn + unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to + inherit it. + +05:031:008 And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be + with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear + not, neither be dismayed. + +05:031:009 And Moses wrote this law, and delivered it unto the priests + the sons of Levi, which bare the ark of the covenant of the + LORD, and unto all the elders of Israel. + +05:031:010 And Moses commanded them, saying, At the end of every seven + years, in the solemnity of the year of release, in the feast + of tabernacles, + +05:031:011 When all Israel is come to appear before the LORD thy God in + the place which he shall choose, thou shalt read this law + before all Israel in their hearing. + +05:031:012 Gather the people together, men and women, and children, and + thy stranger that is within thy gates, that they may hear, and + that they may learn, and fear the LORD your God, and observe + to do all the words of this law: + +05:031:013 And that their children, which have not known any thing, may + hear, and learn to fear the LORD your God, as long as ye live + in the land whither ye go over Jordan to possess it. + +05:031:014 And the LORD said unto Moses, Behold, thy days approach that + thou must die: call Joshua, and present yourselves in the + tabernacle of the congregation, that I may give him a charge. + And Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the + tabernacle of the congregation. + +05:031:015 And the LORD appeared in the tabernacle in a pillar of a + cloud: and the pillar of the cloud stood over the door of the + tabernacle. + +05:031:016 And the LORD said unto Moses, Behold, thou shalt sleep with + thy fathers; and this people will rise up, and go a whoring + after the gods of the strangers of the land, whither they go + to be among them, and will forsake me, and break my covenant + which I have made with them. + +05:031:017 Then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I + will forsake them, and I will hide my face from them, and they + shall be devoured, and many evils and troubles shall befall + them; so that they will say in that day, Are not these evils + come upon us, because our God is not among us? + +05:031:018 And I will surely hide my face in that day for all the evils + which they shall have wrought, in that they are turned unto + other gods. + +05:031:019 Now therefore write ye this song for you, and teach it the + children of Israel: put it in their mouths, that this song may + be a witness for me against the children of Israel. + +05:031:020 For when I shall have brought them into the land which I sware + unto their fathers, that floweth with milk and honey; and they + shall have eaten and filled themselves, and waxen fat; then + will they turn unto other gods, and serve them, and provoke + me, and break my covenant. + +05:031:021 And it shall come to pass, when many evils and troubles are + befallen them, that this song shall testify against them as a + witness; for it shall not be forgotten out of the mouths of + their seed: for I know their imagination which they go about, + even now, before I have brought them into the land which I + sware. + +05:031:022 Moses therefore wrote this song the same day, and taught it + the children of Israel. + +05:031:023 And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge, and said, Be + strong and of a good courage: for thou shalt bring the + children of Israel into the land which I sware unto them: and + I will be with thee. + +05:031:024 And it came to pass, when Moses had made an end of writing the + words of this law in a book, until they were finished, + +05:031:025 That Moses commanded the Levites, which bare the ark of the + covenant of the LORD, saying, + +05:031:026 Take this book of the law, and put it in the side of the ark + of the covenant of the LORD your God, that it may be there for + a witness against thee. + +05:031:027 For I know thy rebellion, and thy stiff neck: behold, while I + am yet alive with you this day, ye have been rebellious + against the LORD; and how much more after my death? + +05:031:028 Gather unto me all the elders of your tribes, and your + officers, that I may speak these words in their ears, and call + heaven and earth to record against them. + +05:031:029 For I know that after my death ye will utterly corrupt + yourselves, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded + you; and evil will befall you in the latter days; because ye + will do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger + through the work of your hands. + +05:031:030 And Moses spake in the ears of all the congregation of Israel + the words of this song, until they were ended. + +05:032:001 Give ear, O ye heavens, and I will speak; and hear, O earth, + the words of my mouth. + +05:032:002 My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as + the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the + showers upon the grass: + +05:032:003 Because I will publish the name of the LORD: ascribe ye + greatness unto our God. + +05:032:004 He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are + judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right + is he. + +05:032:005 They have corrupted themselves, their spot is not the spot of + his children: they are a perverse and crooked generation. + +05:032:006 Do ye thus requite the LORD, O foolish people and unwise? is + not he thy father that hath bought thee? hath he not made + thee, and established thee? + +05:032:007 Remember the days of old, consider the years of many + generations: ask thy father, and he will shew thee; thy + elders, and they will tell thee. + +05:032:008 When the Most High divided to the nations their inheritance, + when he separated the sons of Adam, he set the bounds of the + people according to the number of the children of Israel. + +05:032:009 For the LORD's portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his + inheritance. + +05:032:010 He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling + wilderness; he led him about, he instructed him, he kept him + as the apple of his eye. + +05:032:011 As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, + spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her + wings: + +05:032:012 So the LORD alone did lead him, and there was no strange god + with him. + +05:032:013 He made him ride on the high places of the earth, that he + might eat the increase of the fields; and he made him to suck + honey out of the rock, and oil out of the flinty rock; + +05:032:014 Butter of kine, and milk of sheep, with fat of lambs, and rams + of the breed of Bashan, and goats, with the fat of kidneys of + wheat; and thou didst drink the pure blood of the grape. + +05:032:015 But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou + art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he + forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of + his salvation. + +05:032:016 They provoked him to jealousy with strange gods, with + abominations provoked they him to anger. + +05:032:017 They sacrificed unto devils, not to God; to gods whom they + knew not, to new gods that came newly up, whom your fathers + feared not. + +05:032:018 Of the Rock that begat thee thou art unmindful, and hast + forgotten God that formed thee. + +05:032:019 And when the LORD saw it, he abhorred them, because of the + provoking of his sons, and of his daughters. + +05:032:020 And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what + their end shall be: for they are a very froward generation, + children in whom is no faith. + +05:032:021 They have moved me to jealousy with that which is not God; + they have provoked me to anger with their vanities: and I will + move them to jealousy with those which are not a people; I + will provoke them to anger with a foolish nation. + +05:032:022 For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the + lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, + and set on fire the foundations of the mountains. + +05:032:023 I will heap mischiefs upon them; I will spend mine arrows upon + them. + +05:032:024 They shall be burnt with hunger, and devoured with burning + heat, and with bitter destruction: I will also send the teeth + of beasts upon them, with the poison of serpents of the dust. + +05:032:025 The sword without, and terror within, shall destroy both the + young man and the virgin, the suckling also with the man of + gray hairs. + +05:032:026 I said, I would scatter them into corners, I would make the + remembrance of them to cease from among men: + +05:032:027 Were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy, lest their + adversaries should behave themselves strangely, and lest they + should say, Our hand is high, and the LORD hath not done all + this. + +05:032:028 For they are a nation void of counsel, neither is there any + understanding in them. + +05:032:029 O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they + would consider their latter end! + +05:032:030 How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to + flight, except their Rock had sold them, and the LORD had shut + them up? + +05:032:031 For their rock is not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves + being judges. + +05:032:032 For their vine is of the vine of Sodom, and of the fields of + Gomorrah: their grapes are grapes of gall, their clusters are + bitter: + +05:032:033 Their wine is the poison of dragons, and the cruel venom of + asps. + +05:032:034 Is not this laid up in store with me, and sealed up among my + treasures? + +05:032:035 To me belongeth vengeance and recompence; their foot shall + slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, + and the things that shall come upon them make haste. + +05:032:036 For the LORD shall judge his people, and repent himself for + his servants, when he seeth that their power is gone, and + there is none shut up, or left. + +05:032:037 And he shall say, Where are their gods, their rock in whom + they trusted, + +05:032:038 Which did eat the fat of their sacrifices, and drank the wine + of their drink offerings? let them rise up and help you, and + be your protection. + +05:032:039 See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I + kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there + any that can deliver out of my hand. + +05:032:040 For I lift up my hand to heaven, and say, I live for ever. + +05:032:041 If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on + judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will + reward them that hate me. + +05:032:042 I will make mine arrows drunk with blood, and my sword shall + devour flesh; and that with the blood of the slain and of the + captives, from the beginning of revenges upon the enemy. + +05:032:043 Rejoice, O ye nations, with his people: for he will avenge the + blood of his servants, and will render vengeance to his + adversaries, and will be merciful unto his land, and to his + people. + +05:032:044 And Moses came and spake all the words of this song in the + ears of the people, he, and Hoshea the son of Nun. + +05:032:045 And Moses made an end of speaking all these words to all + Israel: + +05:032:046 And he said unto them, Set your hearts unto all the words + which I testify among you this day, which ye shall command + your children to observe to do, all the words of this law. + +05:032:047 For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life: + and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, + whither ye go over Jordan to possess it. + +05:032:048 And the LORD spake unto Moses that selfsame day, saying, + +05:032:049 Get thee up into this mountain Abarim, unto mount Nebo, which + is in the land of Moab, that is over against Jericho; and + behold the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of + Israel for a possession: + +05:032:050 And die in the mount whither thou goest up, and be gathered + unto thy people; as Aaron thy brother died in mount Hor, and + was gathered unto his people: + +05:032:051 Because ye trespassed against me among the children of Israel + at the waters of MeribahKadesh, in the wilderness of Zin; + because ye sanctified me not in the midst of the children of + Israel. + +05:032:052 Yet thou shalt see the land before thee; but thou shalt not go + thither unto the land which I give the children of Israel. + +05:033:001 And this is the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God + blessed the children of Israel before his death. + +05:033:002 And he said, The LORD came from Sinai, and rose up from Seir + unto them; he shined forth from mount Paran, and he came with + ten thousands of saints: from his right hand went a fiery law + for them. + +05:033:003 Yea, he loved the people; all his saints are in thy hand: and + they sat down at thy feet; every one shall receive of thy + words. + +05:033:004 Moses commanded us a law, even the inheritance of the + congregation of Jacob. + +05:033:005 And he was king in Jeshurun, when the heads of the people and + the tribes of Israel were gathered together. + +05:033:006 Let Reuben live, and not die; and let not his men be few. + +05:033:007 And this is the blessing of Judah: and he said, Hear, LORD, + the voice of Judah, and bring him unto his people: let his + hands be sufficient for him; and be thou an help to him from + his enemies. + +05:033:008 And of Levi he said, Let thy Thummim and thy Urim be with thy + holy one, whom thou didst prove at Massah, and with whom thou + didst strive at the waters of Meribah; + +05:033:009 Who said unto his father and to his mother, I have not seen + him; neither did he acknowledge his brethren, nor knew his own + children: for they have observed thy word, and kept thy + covenant. + +05:033:010 They shall teach Jacob thy judgments, and Israel thy law: they + shall put incense before thee, and whole burnt sacrifice upon + thine altar. + +05:033:011 Bless, LORD, his substance, and accept the work of his hands; + smite through the loins of them that rise against him, and of + them that hate him, that they rise not again. + +05:033:012 And of Benjamin he said, The beloved of the LORD shall dwell + in safety by him; and the Lord shall cover him all the day + long, and he shall dwell between his shoulders. + +05:033:013 And of Joseph he said, Blessed of the LORD be his land, for + the precious things of heaven, for the dew, and for the deep + that coucheth beneath, + +05:033:014 And for the precious fruits brought forth by the sun, and for + the precious things put forth by the moon, + +05:033:015 And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the + precious things of the lasting hills, + +05:033:016 And for the precious things of the earth and fulness thereof, + and for the good will of him that dwelt in the bush: let the + blessing come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the top of the + head of him that was separated from his brethren. + +05:033:017 His glory is like the firstling of his bullock, and his horns + are like the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the + people together to the ends of the earth: and they are the ten + thousands of Ephraim, and they are the thousands of Manasseh. + +05:033:018 And of Zebulun he said, Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy going out; + and, Issachar, in thy tents. + +05:033:019 They shall call the people unto the mountain; there they shall + offer sacrifices of righteousness: for they shall suck of the + abundance of the seas, and of treasures hid in the sand. + +05:033:020 And of Gad he said, Blessed be he that enlargeth Gad: he + dwelleth as a lion, and teareth the arm with the crown of the + head. + +05:033:021 And he provided the first part for himself, because there, in + a portion of the lawgiver, was he seated; and he came with the + heads of the people, he executed the justice of the LORD, and + his judgments with Israel. + +05:033:022 And of Dan he said, Dan is a lion's whelp: he shall leap from + Bashan. + +05:033:023 And of Naphtali he said, O Naphtali, satisfied with favour, + and full with the blessing of the LORD: possess thou the west + and the south. + +05:033:024 And of Asher he said, Let Asher be blessed with children; let + him be acceptable to his brethren, and let him dip his foot in + oil. + +05:033:025 Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall + thy strength be. + +05:033:026 There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun, who rideth upon + the heaven in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky. + +05:033:027 The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the + everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from + before thee; and shall say, Destroy them. + +05:033:028 Israel then shall dwell in safety alone: the fountain of Jacob + shall be upon a land of corn and wine; also his heavens shall + drop down dew. + +05:033:029 Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people + saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the + sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found + liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places. + +05:034:001 And Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto the mountain of + Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that is over against Jericho. And + the LORD shewed him all the land of Gilead, unto Dan, + +05:034:002 And all Naphtali, and the land of Ephraim, and Manasseh, and + all the land of Judah, unto the utmost sea, + +05:034:003 And the south, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the + city of palm trees, unto Zoar. + +05:034:004 And the LORD said unto him, This is the land which I sware + unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, saying, I will give + it unto thy seed: I have caused thee to see it with thine + eyes, but thou shalt not go over thither. + +05:034:005 So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of + Moab, according to the word of the LORD. + +05:034:006 And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, over + against Bethpeor: but no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto + this day. + +05:034:007 And Moses was an hundred and twenty years old when he died: + his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated. + +05:034:008 And the children of Israel wept for Moses in the plains of + Moab thirty days: so the days of weeping and mourning for + Moses were ended. + +05:034:009 And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; + for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of + Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded + Moses. + +05:034:010 And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, + whom the LORD knew face to face, + +05:034:011 In all the signs and the wonders, which the LORD sent him to + do in the land of Egypt to Pharaoh, and to all his servants, + and to all his land, + +05:034:012 And in all that mighty hand, and in all the great terror which + Moses shewed in the sight of all Israel. + +Book 06 Joshua + +06:001:001 Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came + to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, + Moses' minister, saying, + +06:001:002 Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this + Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do + give to them, even to the children of Israel. + +06:001:003 Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that + have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses. + +06:001:004 From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great + river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and + unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be + your coast. + +06:001:005 There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the + days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: + I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. + +06:001:006 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt + thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto + their fathers to give them. + +06:001:007 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest + observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant + commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the + left, that thou mayest prosper withersoever thou goest. + +06:001:008 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but + thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest + observe to do according to all that is written therein: for + then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt + have good success. + +06:001:009 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be + not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is + with thee whithersoever thou goest. + +06:001:010 Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying, + +06:001:011 Pass through the host, and command the people, saying, Prepare + you victuals; for within three days ye shall pass over this + Jordan, to go in to possess the land, which the LORD your God + giveth you to possess it. + +06:001:012 And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the + tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua, saying, + +06:001:013 Remember the word which Moses the servant of the LORD + commanded you, saying, The LORD your God hath given you rest, + and hath given you this land. + +06:001:014 Your wives, your little ones, and your cattle, shall remain in + the land which Moses gave you on this side Jordan; but ye + shall pass before your brethren armed, all the mighty men of + valour, and help them; + +06:001:015 Until the LORD have given your brethren rest, as he hath given + you, and they also have possessed the land which the LORD your + God giveth them: then ye shall return unto the land of your + possession, and enjoy it, which Moses the LORD's servant gave + you on this side Jordan toward the sunrising. + +06:001:016 And they answered Joshua, saying, All that thou commandest us + we will do, and whithersoever thou sendest us, we will go. + +06:001:017 According as we hearkened unto Moses in all things, so will we + hearken unto thee: only the LORD thy God be with thee, as he + was with Moses. + +06:001:018 Whosoever he be that doth rebel against thy commandment, and + will not hearken unto thy words in all that thou commandest + him, he shall be put to death: only be strong and of a good + courage. + +06:002:001 And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy + secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they + went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged + there. + +06:002:002 And it was told the king of Jericho, saying, Behold, there + came men in hither to night of the children of Israel to + search out the country. + +06:002:003 And the king of Jericho sent unto Rahab, saying, Bring forth + the men that are come to thee, which are entered into thine + house: for they be come to search out all the country. + +06:002:004 And the woman took the two men, and hid them, and said thus, + There came men unto me, but I wist not whence they were: + +06:002:005 And it came to pass about the time of shutting of the gate, + when it was dark, that the men went out: whither the men went + I wot not: pursue after them quickly; for ye shall overtake + them. + +06:002:006 But she had brought them up to the roof of the house, and hid + them with the stalks of flax, which she had laid in order upon + the roof. + +06:002:007 And the men pursued after them the way to Jordan unto the + fords: and as soon as they which pursued after them were gone + out, they shut the gate. + +06:002:008 And before they were laid down, she came up unto them upon the + roof; + +06:002:009 And she said unto the men, I know that the LORD hath given you + the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all + the inhabitants of the land faint because of you. + +06:002:010 For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red + sea for you, when ye came out of Egypt; and what ye did unto + the two kings of the Amorites, that were on the other side + Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom ye utterly destroyed. + +06:002:011 And as soon as we had heard these things, our hearts did melt, + neither did there remain any more courage in any man, because + of you: for the LORD your God, he is God in heaven above, and + in earth beneath. + +06:002:012 Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the LORD, since I + have shewed you kindness, that ye will also shew kindness unto + my father's house, and give me a true token: + +06:002:013 And that ye will save alive my father, and my mother, and my + brethren, and my sisters, and all that they have, and deliver + our lives from death. + +06:002:014 And the men answered her, Our life for yours, if ye utter not + this our business. And it shall be, when the LORD hath given + us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with thee. + +06:002:015 Then she let them down by a cord through the window: for her + house was upon the town wall, and she dwelt upon the wall. + +06:002:016 And she said unto them, Get you to the mountain, lest the + pursuers meet you; and hide yourselves there three days, until + the pursuers be returned: and afterward may ye go your way. + +06:002:017 And the men said unto her, We will be blameless of this thine + oath which thou hast made us swear. + +06:002:018 Behold, when we come into the land, thou shalt bind this line + of scarlet thread in the window which thou didst let us down + by: and thou shalt bring thy father, and thy mother, and thy + brethren, and all thy father's household, home unto thee. + +06:002:019 And it shall be, that whosoever shall go out of the doors of + thy house into the street, his blood shall be upon his head, + and we will be guiltless: and whosoever shall be with thee in + the house, his blood shall be on our head, if any hand be upon + him. + +06:002:020 And if thou utter this our business, then we will be quit of + thine oath which thou hast made us to swear. + +06:002:021 And she said, According unto your words, so be it. And she + sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet + line in the window. + +06:002:022 And they went, and came unto the mountain, and abode there + three days, until the pursuers were returned: and the pursuers + sought them throughout all the way, but found them not. + +06:002:023 So the two men returned, and descended from the mountain, and + passed over, and came to Joshua the son of Nun, and told him + all things that befell them: + +06:002:024 And they said unto Joshua, Truly the LORD hath delivered into + our hands all the land; for even all the inhabitants of the + country do faint because of us. + +06:003:001 And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from + Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of + Israel, and lodged there before they passed over. + +06:003:002 And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went + through the host; + +06:003:003 And they commanded the people, saying, When ye see the ark of + the covenant of the LORD your God, and the priests the Levites + bearing it, then ye shall remove from your place, and go after + it. + +06:003:004 Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two + thousand cubits by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may + know the way by which ye must go: for ye have not passed this + way heretofore. + +06:003:005 And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for to + morrow the LORD will do wonders among you. + +06:003:006 And Joshua spake unto the priests, saying, Take up the ark of + the covenant, and pass over before the people. And they took + up the ark of the covenant, and went before the people. + +06:003:007 And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day will I begin to + magnify thee in the sight of all Israel, that they may know + that, as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee. + +06:003:008 And thou shalt command the priests that bear the ark of the + covenant, saying, When ye are come to the brink of the water + of Jordan, ye shall stand still in Jordan. + +06:003:009 And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, Come hither, and + hear the words of the LORD your God. + +06:003:010 And Joshua said, Hereby ye shall know that the living God is + among you, and that he will without fail drive out from before + you the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Hivites, and the + Perizzites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the + Jebusites. + +06:003:011 Behold, the ark of the covenant of the LORD of all the earth + passeth over before you into Jordan. + +06:003:012 Now therefore take you twelve men out of the tribes of Israel, + out of every tribe a man. + +06:003:013 And it shall come to pass, as soon as the soles of the feet of + the priests that bear the ark of the LORD, the LORD of all the + earth, shall rest in the waters of Jordan, that the waters of + Jordan shall be cut off from the waters that come down from + above; and they shall stand upon an heap. + +06:003:014 And it came to pass, when the people removed from their tents, + to pass over Jordan, and the priests bearing the ark of the + covenant before the people; + +06:003:015 And as they that bare the ark were come unto Jordan, and the + feet of the priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim + of the water, (for Jordan overfloweth all his banks all the + time of harvest,) + +06:003:016 That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up + upon an heap very far from the city Adam, that is beside + Zaretan: and those that came down toward the sea of the plain, + even the salt sea, failed, and were cut off: and the people + passed over right against Jericho. + +06:003:017 And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD + stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the + Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people + were passed clean over Jordan. + +06:004:001 And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed + over Jordan, that the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying, + +06:004:002 Take you twelve men out of the people, out of every tribe a + man, + +06:004:003 And command ye them, saying, Take you hence out of the midst + of Jordan, out of the place where the priests' feet stood + firm, twelve stones, and ye shall carry them over with you, + and leave them in the lodging place, where ye shall lodge this + night. + +06:004:004 Then Joshua called the twelve men, whom he had prepared of the + children of Israel, out of every tribe a man: + +06:004:005 And Joshua said unto them, Pass over before the ark of the + LORD your God into the midst of Jordan, and take you up every + man of you a stone upon his shoulder, according unto the + number of the tribes of the children of Israel: + +06:004:006 That this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask + their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean ye by these + stones? + +06:004:007 Then ye shall answer them, That the waters of Jordan were cut + off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD; when it passed + over Jordan, the waters of Jordan were cut off: and these + stones shall be for a memorial unto the children of Israel for + ever. + +06:004:008 And the children of Israel did so as Joshua commanded, and + took up twelve stones out of the midst of Jordan, as the LORD + spake unto Joshua, according to the number of the tribes of + the children of Israel, and carried them over with them unto + the place where they lodged, and laid them down there. + +06:004:009 And Joshua set up twelve stones in the midst of Jordan, in the + place where the feet of the priests which bare the ark of the + covenant stood: and they are there unto this day. + +06:004:010 For the priests which bare the ark stood in the midst of + Jordan, until everything was finished that the LORD commanded + Joshua to speak unto the people, according to all that Moses + commanded Joshua: and the people hasted and passed over. + +06:004:011 And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed + over, that the ark of the LORD passed over, and the priests, + in the presence of the people. + +06:004:012 And the children of Reuben, and the children of Gad, and half + the tribe of Manasseh, passed over armed before the children + of Israel, as Moses spake unto them: + +06:004:013 About forty thousand prepared for war passed over before the + LORD unto battle, to the plains of Jericho. + +06:004:014 On that day the LORD magnified Joshua in the sight of all + Israel; and they feared him, as they feared Moses, all the + days of his life. + +06:004:015 And the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying, + +06:004:016 Command the priests that bear the ark of the testimony, that + they come up out of Jordan. + +06:004:017 Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, Come ye up out + of Jordan. + +06:004:018 And it came to pass, when the priests that bare the ark of the + covenant of the LORD were come up out of the midst of Jordan, + and the soles of the priests' feet were lifted up unto the dry + land, that the waters of Jordan returned unto their place, and + flowed over all his banks, as they did before. + +06:004:019 And the people came up out of Jordan on the tenth day of the + first month, and encamped in Gilgal, in the east border of + Jericho. + +06:004:020 And those twelve stones, which they took out of Jordan, did + Joshua pitch in Gilgal. + +06:004:021 And he spake unto the children of Israel, saying, When your + children shall ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What + mean these stones? + +06:004:022 Then ye shall let your children know, saying, Israel came over + this Jordan on dry land. + +06:004:023 For the LORD your God dried up the waters of Jordan from + before you, until ye were passed over, as the LORD your God + did to the Red sea, which he dried up from before us, until we + were gone over: + +06:004:024 That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the + LORD, that it is mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God + for ever. + +06:005:001 And it came to pass, when all the kings of the Amorites, which + were on the side of Jordan westward, and all the kings of the + Canaanites, which were by the sea, heard that the LORD had + dried up the waters of Jordan from before the children of + Israel, until we were passed over, that their heart melted, + neither was there spirit in them any more, because of the + children of Israel. + +06:005:002 At that time the LORD said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp + knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second + time. + +06:005:003 And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children + of Israel at the hill of the foreskins. + +06:005:004 And this is the cause why Joshua did circumcise: All the + people that came out of Egypt, that were males, even all the + men of war, died in the wilderness by the way, after they came + out of Egypt. + +06:005:005 Now all the people that came out were circumcised: but all the + people that were born in the wilderness by the way as they + came forth out of Egypt, them they had not circumcised. + +06:005:006 For the children of Israel walked forty years in the + wilderness, till all the people that were men of war, which + came out of Egypt, were consumed, because they obeyed not the + voice of the LORD: unto whom the LORD sware that he would not + shew them the land, which the LORD sware unto their fathers + that he would give us, a land that floweth with milk and + honey. + +06:005:007 And their children, whom he raised up in their stead, them + Joshua circumcised: for they were uncircumcised, because they + had not circumcised them by the way. + +06:005:008 And it came to pass, when they had done circumcising all the + people, that they abode in their places in the camp, till they + were whole. + +06:005:009 And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day have I rolled away the + reproach of Egypt from off you. Wherefore the name of the + place is called Gilgal unto this day. + +06:005:010 And the children of Israel encamped in Gilgal, and kept the + passover on the fourteenth day of the month at even in the + plains of Jericho. + +06:005:011 And they did eat of the old corn of the land on the morrow + after the passover, unleavened cakes, and parched corn in the + selfsame day. + +06:005:012 And the manna ceased on the morrow after they had eaten of the + old corn of the land; neither had the children of Israel manna + any more; but they did eat of the fruit of the land of Canaan + that year. + +06:005:013 And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he + lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man + over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua + went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our + adversaries? + +06:005:014 And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I + now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did + worship, and said unto him, What saith my Lord unto his + servant? + +06:005:015 And the captain of the LORD's host said unto Joshua, Loose thy + shoe from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is + holy. And Joshua did so. + +06:006:001 Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of + Israel: none went out, and none came in. + +06:006:002 And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine + hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of + valour. + +06:006:003 And ye shall compass the city, all ye men of war, and go round + about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days. + +06:006:004 And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of + rams' horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city + seven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets. + +06:006:005 And it shall come to pass, that when they make a long blast + with the ram's horn, and when ye hear the sound of the + trumpet, all the people shall shout with a great shout; and + the wall of the city shall fall down flat, and the people + shall ascend up every man straight before him. + +06:006:006 And Joshua the son of Nun called the priests, and said unto + them, Take up the ark of the covenant, and let seven priests + bear seven trumpets of rams' horns before the ark of the LORD. + +06:006:007 And he said unto the people, Pass on, and compass the city, + and let him that is armed pass on before the ark of the LORD. + +06:006:008 And it came to pass, when Joshua had spoken unto the people, + that the seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams' + horns passed on before the LORD, and blew with the trumpets: + and the ark of the covenant of the LORD followed them. + +06:006:009 And the armed men went before the priests that blew with the + trumpets, and the rereward came after the ark, the priests + going on, and blowing with the trumpets. + +06:006:010 And Joshua had commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not + shout, nor make any noise with your voice, neither shall any + word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I bid you shout; + then shall ye shout. + +06:006:011 So the ark of the LORD compassed the city, going about it + once: and they came into the camp, and lodged in the camp. + +06:006:012 And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up + the ark of the LORD. + +06:006:013 And seven priests bearing seven trumpets of rams' horns before + the ark of the LORD went on continually, and blew with the + trumpets: and the armed men went before them; but the rereward + came after the ark of the LORD, the priests going on, and + blowing with the trumpets. + +06:006:014 And the second day they compassed the city once, and returned + into the camp: so they did six days. + +06:006:015 And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they rose early + about the dawning of the day, and compassed the city after the + same manner seven times: only on that day they compassed the + city seven times. + +06:006:016 And it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew + with the trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, Shout; for the + LORD hath given you the city. + +06:006:017 And the city shall be accursed, even it, and all that are + therein, to the LORD: only Rahab the harlot shall live, she + and all that are with her in the house, because she hid the + messengers that we sent. + +06:006:018 And ye, in any wise keep yourselves from the accursed thing, + lest ye make yourselves accursed, when ye take of the accursed + thing, and make the camp of Israel a curse, and trouble it. + +06:006:019 But all the silver, and gold, and vessels of brass and iron, + are consecrated unto the LORD: they shall come into the + treasury of the LORD. + +06:006:020 So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: + and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the + trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the + wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, + every man straight before him, and they took the city. + +06:006:021 And they utterly destroyed all that was in the city, both man + and woman, young and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, with the + edge of the sword. + +06:006:022 But Joshua had said unto the two men that had spied out the + country, Go into the harlot's house, and bring out thence the + woman, and all that she hath, as ye sware unto her. + +06:006:023 And the young men that were spies went in, and brought out + Rahab, and her father, and her mother, and her brethren, and + all that she had; and they brought out all her kindred, and + left them without the camp of Israel. + +06:006:024 And they burnt the city with fire, and all that was therein: + only the silver, and the gold, and the vessels of brass and of + iron, they put into the treasury of the house of the LORD. + +06:006:025 And Joshua saved Rahab the harlot alive, and her father's + household, and all that she had; and she dwelleth in Israel + even unto this day; because she hid the messengers, which + Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. + +06:006:026 And Joshua adjured them at that time, saying, Cursed be the + man before the LORD, that riseth up and buildeth this city + Jericho: he shall lay the foundation thereof in his firstborn, + and in his youngest son shall he set up the gates of it. + +06:006:027 So the LORD was with Joshua; and his fame was noised + throughout all the country. + +06:007:001 But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the + accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, + the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed + thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the + children of Israel. + +06:007:002 And Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is beside + Bethaven, on the east of Bethel, and spake unto them, saying, + Go up and view the country. And the men went up and viewed Ai. + +06:007:003 And they returned to Joshua, and said unto him, Let not all + the people go up; but let about two or three thousand men go + up and smite Ai; and make not all the people to labour + thither; for they are but few. + +06:007:004 So there went up thither of the people about three thousand + men: and they fled before the men of Ai. + +06:007:005 And the men of Ai smote of them about thirty and six men: for + they chased them from before the gate even unto Shebarim, and + smote them in the going down: wherefore the hearts of the + people melted, and became as water. + +06:007:006 And Joshua rent his clothes, and fell to the earth upon his + face before the ark of the LORD until the eventide, he and the + elders of Israel, and put dust upon their heads. + +06:007:007 And Joshua said, Alas, O LORD God, wherefore hast thou at all + brought this people over Jordan, to deliver us into the hand + of the Amorites, to destroy us? would to God we had been + content, and dwelt on the other side Jordan! + +06:007:008 O LORD, what shall I say, when Israel turneth their backs + before their enemies! + +06:007:009 For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land shall + hear of it, and shall environ us round, and cut off our name + from the earth: and what wilt thou do unto thy great name? + +06:007:010 And the LORD said unto Joshua, Get thee up; wherefore liest + thou thus upon thy face? + +06:007:011 Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my + covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of + the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, + and they have put it even among their own stuff. + +06:007:012 Therefore the children of Israel could not stand before their + enemies, but turned their backs before their enemies, because + they were accursed: neither will I be with you any more, + except ye destroy the accursed from among you. + +06:007:013 Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against + to morrow: for thus saith the LORD God of Israel, There is an + accursed thing in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not + stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the accursed + thing from among you. + +06:007:014 In the morning therefore ye shall be brought according to your + tribes: and it shall be, that the tribe which the LORD taketh + shall come according to the families thereof; and the family + which the LORD shall take shall come by households; and the + household which the LORD shall take shall come man by man. + +06:007:015 And it shall be, that he that is taken with the accursed thing + shall be burnt with fire, he and all that he hath: because he + hath transgressed the covenant of the LORD, and because he + hath wrought folly in Israel. + +06:007:016 So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel by + their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken: + +06:007:017 And he brought the family of Judah; and he took the family of + the Zarhites: and he brought the family of the Zarhites man by + man; and Zabdi was taken: + +06:007:018 And he brought his household man by man; and Achan, the son of + Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of + Judah, was taken. + +06:007:019 And Joshua said unto Achan, My son, give, I pray thee, glory + to the LORD God of Israel, and make confession unto him; and + tell me now what thou hast done; hide it not from me. + +06:007:020 And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Indeed I have sinned + against the LORD God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done: + +06:007:021 When I saw among the spoils a goodly Babylonish garment, and + two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold of fifty + shekels weight, then I coveted them, and took them; and, + behold, they are hid in the earth in the midst of my tent, and + the silver under it. + +06:007:022 So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran unto the tent; and, + behold, it was hid in his tent, and the silver under it. + +06:007:023 And they took them out of the midst of the tent, and brought + them unto Joshua, and unto all the children of Israel, and + laid them out before the LORD. + +06:007:024 And Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan the son of + Zerah, and the silver, and the garment, and the wedge of gold, + and his sons, and his daughters, and his oxen, and his asses, + and his sheep, and his tent, and all that he had: and they + brought them unto the valley of Achor. + +06:007:025 And Joshua said, Why hast thou troubled us? the LORD shall + trouble thee this day. And all Israel stoned him with stones, + and burned them with fire, after they had stoned them with + stones. + +06:007:026 And they raised over him a great heap of stones unto this day. + So the LORD turned from the fierceness of his anger. Wherefore + the name of that place was called, The valley of Achor, unto + this day. + +06:008:001 And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear not, neither be thou + dismayed: take all the people of war with thee, and arise, go + up to Ai: see, I have given into thy hand the king of Ai, and + his people, and his city, and his land: + +06:008:002 And thou shalt do to Ai and her king as thou didst unto + Jericho and her king: only the spoil thereof, and the cattle + thereof, shall ye take for a prey unto yourselves: lay thee an + ambush for the city behind it. + +06:008:003 So Joshua arose, and all the people of war, to go up against + Ai: and Joshua chose out thirty thousand mighty men of valour, + and sent them away by night. + +06:008:004 And he commanded them, saying, Behold, ye shall lie in wait + against the city, even behind the city: go not very far from + the city, but be ye all ready: + +06:008:005 And I, and all the people that are with me, will approach unto + the city: and it shall come to pass, when they come out + against us, as at the first, that we will flee before them, + +06:008:006 (For they will come out after us) till we have drawn them from + the city; for they will say, They flee before us, as at the + first: therefore we will flee before them. + +06:008:007 Then ye shall rise up from the ambush, and seize upon the + city: for the LORD your God will deliver it into your hand. + +06:008:008 And it shall be, when ye have taken the city, that ye shall + set the city on fire: according to the commandment of the LORD + shall ye do. See, I have commanded you. + +06:008:009 Joshua therefore sent them forth: and they went to lie in + ambush, and abode between Bethel and Ai, on the west side of + Ai: but Joshua lodged that night among the people. + +06:008:010 And Joshua rose up early in the morning, and numbered the + people, and went up, he and the elders of Israel, before the + people to Ai. + +06:008:011 And all the people, even the people of war that were with him, + went up, and drew nigh, and came before the city, and pitched + on the north side of Ai: now there was a valley between them + and Ai. + +06:008:012 And he took about five thousand men, and set them to lie in + ambush between Bethel and Ai, on the west side of the city. + +06:008:013 And when they had set the people, even all the host that was + on the north of the city, and their liers in wait on the west + of the city, Joshua went that night into the midst of the + valley. + +06:008:014 And it came to pass, when the king of Ai saw it, that they + hasted and rose up early, and the men of the city went out + against Israel to battle, he and all his people, at a time + appointed, before the plain; but he wist not that there were + liers in ambush against him behind the city. + +06:008:015 And Joshua and all Israel made as if they were beaten before + them, and fled by the way of the wilderness. + +06:008:016 And all the people that were in Ai were called together to + pursue after them: and they pursued after Joshua, and were + drawn away from the city. + +06:008:017 And there was not a man left in Ai or Bethel, that went not + out after Israel: and they left the city open, and pursued + after Israel. + +06:008:018 And the LORD said unto Joshua, Stretch out the spear that is + in thy hand toward Ai; for I will give it into thine hand. And + Joshua stretched out the spear that he had in his hand toward + the city. + +06:008:019 And the ambush arose quickly out of their place, and they ran + as soon as he had stretched out his hand: and they entered + into the city, and took it, and hasted and set the city on + fire. + +06:008:020 And when the men of Ai looked behind them, they saw, and, + behold, the smoke of the city ascended up to heaven, and they + had no power to flee this way or that way: and the people that + fled to the wilderness turned back upon the pursuers. + +06:008:021 And when Joshua and all Israel saw that the ambush had taken + the city, and that the smoke of the city ascended, then they + turned again, and slew the men of Ai. + +06:008:022 And the other issued out of the city against them; so they + were in the midst of Israel, some on this side, and some on + that side: and they smote them, so that they let none of them + remain or escape. + +06:008:023 And the king of Ai they took alive, and brought him to Joshua. + +06:008:024 And it came to pass, when Israel had made an end of slaying + all the inhabitants of Ai in the field, in the wilderness + wherein they chased them, and when they were all fallen on the + edge of the sword, until they were consumed, that all the + Israelites returned unto Ai, and smote it with the edge of the + sword. + +06:008:025 And so it was, that all that fell that day, both of men and + women, were twelve thousand, even all the men of Ai. + +06:008:026 For Joshua drew not his hand back, wherewith he stretched out + the spear, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants + of Ai. + +06:008:027 Only the cattle and the spoil of that city Israel took for a + prey unto themselves, according unto the word of the LORD + which he commanded Joshua. + +06:008:028 And Joshua burnt Ai, and made it an heap for ever, even a + desolation unto this day. + +06:008:029 And the king of Ai he hanged on a tree until eventide: and as + soon as the sun was down, Joshua commanded that they should + take his carcase down from the tree, and cast it at the + entering of the gate of the city, and raise thereon a great + heap of stones, that remaineth unto this day. + +06:008:030 Then Joshua built an altar unto the LORD God of Israel in + mount Ebal, + +06:008:031 As Moses the servant of the LORD commanded the children of + Israel, as it is written in the book of the law of Moses, an + altar of whole stones, over which no man hath lift up any + iron: and they offered thereon burnt offerings unto the LORD, + and sacrificed peace offerings. + +06:008:032 And he wrote there upon the stones a copy of the law of Moses, + which he wrote in the presence of the children of Israel. + +06:008:033 And all Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their + judges, stood on this side the ark and on that side before the + priests the Levites, which bare the ark of the covenant of the + LORD, as well the stranger, as he that was born among them; + half of them over against mount Gerizim, and half of them over + against mount Ebal; as Moses the servant of the LORD had + commanded before, that they should bless the people of Israel. + +06:008:034 And afterward he read all the words of the law, the blessings + and cursings, according to all that is written in the book of + the law. + +06:008:035 There was not a word of all that Moses commanded, which Joshua + read not before all the congregation of Israel, with the + women, and the little ones, and the strangers that were + conversant among them. + +06:009:001 And it came to pass, when all the kings which were on this + side Jordan, in the hills, and in the valleys, and in all the + coasts of the great sea over against Lebanon, the Hittite, and + the Amorite, the Canaanite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the + Jebusite, heard thereof; + +06:009:002 That they gathered themselves together, to fight with Joshua + and with Israel, with one accord. + +06:009:003 And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done + unto Jericho and to Ai, + +06:009:004 They did work wilily, and went and made as if they had been + ambassadors, and took old sacks upon their asses, and wine + bottles, old, and rent, and bound up; + +06:009:005 And old shoes and clouted upon their feet, and old garments + upon them; and all the bread of their provision was dry and + mouldy. + +06:009:006 And they went to Joshua unto the camp at Gilgal, and said unto + him, and to the men of Israel, We be come from a far country: + now therefore make ye a league with us. + +06:009:007 And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye + dwell among us; and how shall we make a league with you? + +06:009:008 And they said unto Joshua, We are thy servants. And Joshua + said unto them, Who are ye? and from whence come ye? + +06:009:009 And they said unto him, From a very far country thy servants + are come because of the name of the LORD thy God: for we have + heard the fame of him, and all that he did in Egypt, + +06:009:010 And all that he did to the two kings of the Amorites, that + were beyond Jordan, to Sihon king of Heshbon, and to Og king + of Bashan, which was at Ashtaroth. + +06:009:011 Wherefore our elders and all the inhabitants of our country + spake to us, saying, Take victuals with you for the journey, + and go to meet them, and say unto them, We are your servants: + therefore now make ye a league with us. + +06:009:012 This our bread we took hot for our provision out of our houses + on the day we came forth to go unto you; but now, behold, it + is dry, and it is mouldy: + +06:009:013 And these bottles of wine, which we filled, were new; and, + behold, they be rent: and these our garments and our shoes are + become old by reason of the very long journey. + +06:009:014 And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at + the mouth of the LORD. + +06:009:015 And Joshua made peace with them, and made a league with them, + to let them live: and the princes of the congregation sware + unto them. + +06:009:016 And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had + made a league with them, that they heard that they were their + neighbours, and that they dwelt among them. + +06:009:017 And the children of Israel journeyed, and came unto their + cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, and + Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kirjathjearim. + +06:009:018 And the children of Israel smote them not, because the princes + of the congregation had sworn unto them by the LORD God of + Israel. And all the congregation murmured against the princes. + +06:009:019 But all the princes said unto all the congregation, We have + sworn unto them by the LORD God of Israel: now therefore we + may not touch them. + +06:009:020 This we will do to them; we will even let them live, lest + wrath be upon us, because of the oath which we sware unto + them. + +06:009:021 And the princes said unto them, Let them live; but let them be + hewers of wood and drawers of water unto all the congregation; + as the princes had promised them. + +06:009:022 And Joshua called for them, and he spake unto them, saying, + Wherefore have ye beguiled us, saying, We are very far from + you; when ye dwell among us? + +06:009:023 Now therefore ye are cursed, and there shall none of you be + freed from being bondmen, and hewers of wood and drawers of + water for the house of my God. + +06:009:024 And they answered Joshua, and said, Because it was certainly + told thy servants, how that the LORD thy God commanded his + servant Moses to give you all the land, and to destroy all the + inhabitants of the land from before you, therefore we were + sore afraid of our lives because of you, and have done this + thing. + +06:009:025 And now, behold, we are in thine hand: as it seemeth good and + right unto thee to do unto us, do. + +06:009:026 And so did he unto them, and delivered them out of the hand of + the children of Israel, that they slew them not. + +06:009:027 And Joshua made them that day hewers of wood and drawers of + water for the congregation, and for the altar of the LORD, + even unto this day, in the place which he should choose. + +06:010:001 Now it came to pass, when Adonizedec king of Jerusalem had + heard how Joshua had taken Ai, and had utterly destroyed it; + as he had done to Jericho and her king, so he had done to Ai + and her king; and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace + with Israel, and were among them; + +06:010:002 That they feared greatly, because Gibeon was a great city, as + one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, + and all the men thereof were mighty. + +06:010:003 Wherefore Adonizedec king of Jerusalem, sent unto Hoham king + of Hebron, and unto Piram king of Jarmuth, and unto Japhia + king of Lachish, and unto Debir king of Eglon, saying, + +06:010:004 Come up unto me, and help me, that we may smite Gibeon: for it + hath made peace with Joshua and with the children of Israel. + +06:010:005 Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of + Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king + of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, + and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before + Gibeon, and made war against it. + +06:010:006 And the men of Gibeon sent unto Joshua to the camp to Gilgal, + saying, Slack not thy hand from thy servants; come up to us + quickly, and save us, and help us: for all the kings of the + Amorites that dwell in the mountains are gathered together + against us. + +06:010:007 So Joshua ascended from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war + with him, and all the mighty men of valour. + +06:010:008 And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear them not: for I have + delivered them into thine hand; there shall not a man of them + stand before thee. + +06:010:009 Joshua therefore came unto them suddenly, and went up from + Gilgal all night. + +06:010:010 And the LORD discomfited them before Israel, and slew them + with a great slaughter at Gibeon, and chased them along the + way that goeth up to Bethhoron, and smote them to Azekah, and + unto Makkedah. + +06:010:011 And it came to pass, as they fled from before Israel, and were + in the going down to Bethhoron, that the LORD cast down great + stones from heaven upon them unto Azekah, and they died: they + were more which died with hailstones than they whom the + children of Israel slew with the sword. + +06:010:012 Then spake Joshua to the LORD in the day when the LORD + delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and + he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon + Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon. + +06:010:013 And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people + had avenged themselves upon their enemies. Is not this written + in the book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of + heaven, and hasted not to go down about a whole day. + +06:010:014 And there was no day like that before it or after it, that the + LORD hearkened unto the voice of a man: for the LORD fought + for Israel. + +06:010:015 And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, unto the camp to + Gilgal. + +06:010:016 But these five kings fled, and hid themselves in a cave at + Makkedah. + +06:010:017 And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid + in a cave at Makkedah. + +06:010:018 And Joshua said, Roll great stones upon the mouth of the cave, + and set men by it for to keep them: + +06:010:019 And stay ye not, but pursue after your enemies, and smite the + hindmost of them; suffer them not to enter into their cities: + for the LORD your God hath delivered them into your hand. + +06:010:020 And it came to pass, when Joshua and the children of Israel + had made an end of slaying them with a very great slaughter, + till they were consumed, that the rest which remained of them + entered into fenced cities. + +06:010:021 And all the people returned to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah + in peace: none moved his tongue against any of the children of + Israel. + +06:010:022 Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out + those five kings unto me out of the cave. + +06:010:023 And they did so, and brought forth those five kings unto him + out of the cave, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, + the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of + Eglon. + +06:010:024 And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto + Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said + unto the captains of the men of war which went with him, Come + near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they + came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them. + +06:010:025 And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be + strong and of good courage: for thus shall the LORD do to all + your enemies against whom ye fight. + +06:010:026 And afterward Joshua smote them, and slew them, and hanged + them on five trees: and they were hanging upon the trees until + the evening. + +06:010:027 And it came to pass at the time of the going down of the sun, + that Joshua commanded, and they took them down off the trees, + and cast them into the cave wherein they had been hid, and + laid great stones in the cave's mouth, which remain until this + very day. + +06:010:028 And that day Joshua took Makkedah, and smote it with the edge + of the sword, and the king thereof he utterly destroyed, them, + and all the souls that were therein; he let none remain: and + he did to the king of Makkedah as he did unto the king of + Jericho. + +06:010:029 Then Joshua passed from Makkedah, and all Israel with him, + unto Libnah, and fought against Libnah: + +06:010:030 And the LORD delivered it also, and the king thereof, into the + hand of Israel; and he smote it with the edge of the sword, + and all the souls that were therein; he let none remain in it; + but did unto the king thereof as he did unto the king of + Jericho. + +06:010:031 And Joshua passed from Libnah, and all Israel with him, unto + Lachish, and encamped against it, and fought against it: + +06:010:032 And the LORD delivered Lachish into the hand of Israel, which + took it on the second day, and smote it with the edge of the + sword, and all the souls that were therein, according to all + that he had done to Libnah. + +06:010:033 Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua + smote him and his people, until he had left him none + remaining. + +06:010:034 And from Lachish Joshua passed unto Eglon, and all Israel with + him; and they encamped against it, and fought against it: + +06:010:035 And they took it on that day, and smote it with the edge of + the sword, and all the souls that were therein he utterly + destroyed that day, according to all that he had done to + Lachish. + +06:010:036 And Joshua went up from Eglon, and all Israel with him, unto + Hebron; and they fought against it: + +06:010:037 And they took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and + the king thereof, and all the cities thereof, and all the + souls that were therein; he left none remaining, according to + all that he had done to Eglon; but destroyed it utterly, and + all the souls that were therein. + +06:010:038 And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to Debir; and + fought against it: + +06:010:039 And he took it, and the king thereof, and all the cities + thereof; and they smote them with the edge of the sword, and + utterly destroyed all the souls that were therein; he left + none remaining: as he had done to Hebron, so he did to Debir, + and to the king thereof; as he had done also to Libnah, and to + her king. + +06:010:040 So Joshua smote all the country of the hills, and of the + south, and of the vale, and of the springs, and all their + kings: he left none remaining, but utterly destroyed all that + breathed, as the LORD God of Israel commanded. + +06:010:041 And Joshua smote them from Kadeshbarnea even unto Gaza, and + all the country of Goshen, even unto Gibeon. + +06:010:042 And all these kings and their land did Joshua take at one + time, because the LORD God of Israel fought for Israel. + +06:010:043 And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, unto the camp to + Gilgal. + +06:011:001 And it came to pass, when Jabin king of Hazor had heard those + things, that he sent to Jobab king of Madon, and to the king + of Shimron, and to the king of Achshaph, + +06:011:002 And to the kings that were on the north of the mountains, and + of the plains south of Chinneroth, and in the valley, and in + the borders of Dor on the west, + +06:011:003 And to the Canaanite on the east and on the west, and to the + Amorite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Jebusite + in the mountains, and to the Hivite under Hermon in the land + of Mizpeh. + +06:011:004 And they went out, they and all their hosts with them, much + people, even as the sand that is upon the sea shore in + multitude, with horses and chariots very many. + +06:011:005 And when all these kings were met together, they came and + pitched together at the waters of Merom, to fight against + Israel. + +06:011:006 And the LORD said unto Joshua, Be not afraid because of them: + for to morrow about this time will I deliver them up all slain + before Israel: thou shalt hough their horses, and burn their + chariots with fire. + +06:011:007 So Joshua came, and all the people of war with him, against + them by the waters of Merom suddenly; and they fell upon them. + +06:011:008 And the LORD delivered them into the hand of Israel, who smote + them, and chased them unto great Zidon, and unto + Misrephothmaim, and unto the valley of Mizpeh eastward; and + they smote them, until they left them none remaining. + +06:011:009 And Joshua did unto them as the LORD bade him: he houghed + their horses, and burnt their chariots with fire. + +06:011:010 And Joshua at that time turned back, and took Hazor, and smote + the king thereof with the sword: for Hazor beforetime was the + head of all those kingdoms. + +06:011:011 And they smote all the souls that were therein with the edge + of the sword, utterly destroying them: there was not any left + to breathe: and he burnt Hazor with fire. + +06:011:012 And all the cities of those kings, and all the kings of them, + did Joshua take, and smote them with the edge of the sword, + and he utterly destroyed them, as Moses the servant of the + LORD commanded. + +06:011:013 But as for the cities that stood still in their strength, + Israel burned none of them, save Hazor only; that did Joshua + burn. + +06:011:014 And all the spoil of these cities, and the cattle, the + children of Israel took for a prey unto themselves; but every + man they smote with the edge of the sword, until they had + destroyed them, neither left they any to breathe. + +06:011:015 As the LORD commanded Moses his servant, so did Moses command + Joshua, and so did Joshua; he left nothing undone of all that + the LORD commanded Moses. + +06:011:016 So Joshua took all that land, the hills, and all the south + country, and all the land of Goshen, and the valley, and the + plain, and the mountain of Israel, and the valley of the same; + +06:011:017 Even from the mount Halak, that goeth up to Seir, even unto + Baalgad in the valley of Lebanon under mount Hermon: and all + their kings he took, and smote them, and slew them. + +06:011:018 Joshua made war a long time with all those kings. + +06:011:019 There was not a city that made peace with the children of + Israel, save the Hivites the inhabitants of Gibeon: all other + they took in battle. + +06:011:020 For it was of the LORD to harden their hearts, that they + should come against Israel in battle, that he might destroy + them utterly, and that they might have no favour, but that he + might destroy them, as the LORD commanded Moses. + +06:011:021 And at that time came Joshua, and cut off the Anakims from the + mountains, from Hebron, from Debir, from Anab, and from all + the mountains of Judah, and from all the mountains of Israel: + Joshua destroyed them utterly with their cities. + +06:011:022 There was none of the Anakims left in the land of the children + of Israel: only in Gaza, in Gath, and in Ashdod, there + remained. + +06:011:023 So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD + said unto Moses; and Joshua gave it for an inheritance unto + Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. And the + land rested from war. + +06:012:001 Now these are the kings of the land, which the children of + Israel smote, and possessed their land on the other side + Jordan toward the rising of the sun, from the river Arnon unto + mount Hermon, and all the plain on the east: + +06:012:002 Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt in Heshbon, and ruled + from Aroer, which is upon the bank of the river Arnon, and + from the middle of the river, and from half Gilead, even unto + the river Jabbok, which is the border of the children of + Ammon; + +06:012:003 And from the plain to the sea of Chinneroth on the east, and + unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea on the east, the + way to Bethjeshimoth; and from the south, under Ashdothpisgah: + +06:012:004 And the coast of Og king of Bashan, which was of the remnant + of the giants, that dwelt at Ashtaroth and at Edrei, + +06:012:005 And reigned in mount Hermon, and in Salcah, and in all Bashan, + unto the border of the Geshurites and the Maachathites, and + half Gilead, the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. + +06:012:006 Them did Moses the servant of the LORD and the children of + Israel smite: and Moses the servant of the LORD gave it for a + possession unto the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half + tribe of Manasseh. + +06:012:007 And these are the kings of the country which Joshua and the + children of Israel smote on this side Jordan on the west, from + Baalgad in the valley of Lebanon even unto the mount Halak, + that goeth up to Seir; which Joshua gave unto the tribes of + Israel for a possession according to their divisions; + +06:012:008 In the mountains, and in the valleys, and in the plains, and + in the springs, and in the wilderness, and in the south + country; the Hittites, the Amorites, and the Canaanites, the + Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites: + +06:012:009 The king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside + Bethel, one; + +06:012:010 The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one; + +06:012:011 The king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one; + +06:012:012 The king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one; + +06:012:013 The king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one; + +06:012:014 The king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one; + +06:012:015 The king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; + +06:012:016 The king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one; + +06:012:017 The king of Tappuah, one; the king of Hepher, one; + +06:012:018 The king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one; + +06:012:019 The king of Madon, one; the king of Hazor, one; + +06:012:020 The king of Shimronmeron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; + +06:012:021 The king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one; + +06:012:022 The king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam of Carmel, one; + +06:012:023 The king of Dor in the coast of Dor, one; the king of the + nations of Gilgal, one; + +06:012:024 The king of Tirzah, one: all the kings thirty and one. + +06:013:001 Now Joshua was old and stricken in years; and the LORD said + unto him, Thou art old and stricken in years, and there + remaineth yet very much land to be possessed. + +06:013:002 This is the land that yet remaineth: all the borders of the + Philistines, and all Geshuri, + +06:013:003 From Sihor, which is before Egypt, even unto the borders of + Ekron northward, which is counted to the Canaanite: five lords + of the Philistines; the Gazathites, and the Ashdothites, the + Eshkalonites, the Gittites, and the Ekronites; also the + Avites: + +06:013:004 From the south, all the land of the Canaanites, and Mearah + that is beside the Sidonians unto Aphek, to the borders of the + Amorites: + +06:013:005 And the land of the Giblites, and all Lebanon, toward the + sunrising, from Baalgad under mount Hermon unto the entering + into Hamath. + +06:013:006 All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon unto + Misrephothmaim, and all the Sidonians, them will I drive out + from before the children of Israel: only divide thou it by lot + unto the Israelites for an inheritance, as I have commanded + thee. + +06:013:007 Now therefore divide this land for an inheritance unto the + nine tribes, and the half tribe of Manasseh, + +06:013:008 With whom the Reubenites and the Gadites have received their + inheritance, which Moses gave them, beyond Jordan eastward, + even as Moses the servant of the LORD gave them; + +06:013:009 From Aroer, that is upon the bank of the river Arnon, and the + city that is in the midst of the river, and all the plain of + Medeba unto Dibon; + +06:013:010 And all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites, which + reigned in Heshbon, unto the border of the children of Ammon; + +06:013:011 And Gilead, and the border of the Geshurites and Maachathites, + and all mount Hermon, and all Bashan unto Salcah; + +06:013:012 All the kingdom of Og in Bashan, which reigned in Ashtaroth + and in Edrei, who remained of the remnant of the giants: for + these did Moses smite, and cast them out. + +06:013:013 Nevertheless the children of Israel expelled not the + Geshurites, nor the Maachathites: but the Geshurites and the + Maachathites dwell among the Israelites until this day. + +06:013:014 Only unto the tribes of Levi he gave none inheritance; the + sacrifices of the LORD God of Israel made by fire are their + inheritance, as he said unto them. + +06:013:015 And Moses gave unto the tribe of the children of Reuben + inheritance according to their families. + +06:013:016 And their coast was from Aroer, that is on the bank of the + river Arnon, and the city that is in the midst of the river, + and all the plain by Medeba; + +06:013:017 Heshbon, and all her cities that are in the plain; Dibon, and + Bamothbaal, and Bethbaalmeon, + +06:013:018 And Jahaza, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath, + +06:013:019 And Kirjathaim, and Sibmah, and Zarethshahar in the mount of + the valley, + +06:013:020 And Bethpeor, and Ashdothpisgah, and Bethjeshimoth, + +06:013:021 And all the cities of the plain, and all the kingdom of Sihon + king of the Amorites, which reigned in Heshbon, whom Moses + smote with the princes of Midian, Evi, and Rekem, and Zur, and + Hur, and Reba, which were dukes of Sihon, dwelling in the + country. + +06:013:022 Balaam also the son of Beor, the soothsayer, did the children + of Israel slay with the sword among them that were slain by + them. + +06:013:023 And the border of the children of Reuben was Jordan, and the + border thereof. This was the inheritance of the children of + Reuben after their families, the cities and the villages + thereof. + +06:013:024 And Moses gave inheritance unto the tribe of Gad, even unto + the children of Gad according to their families. + +06:013:025 And their coast was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and + half the land of the children of Ammon, unto Aroer that is + before Rabbah; + +06:013:026 And from Heshbon unto Ramathmizpeh, and Betonim; and from + Mahanaim unto the border of Debir; + +06:013:027 And in the valley, Betharam, and Bethnimrah, and Succoth, and + Zaphon, the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon, + Jordan and his border, even unto the edge of the sea of + Chinnereth on the other side Jordan eastward. + +06:013:028 This is the inheritance of the children of Gad after their + families, the cities, and their villages. + +06:013:029 And Moses gave inheritance unto the half tribe of Manasseh: + and this was the possession of the half tribe of the children + of Manasseh by their families. + +06:013:030 And their coast was from Mahanaim, all Bashan, all the kingdom + of Og king of Bashan, and all the towns of Jair, which are in + Bashan, threescore cities: + +06:013:031 And half Gilead, and Ashtaroth, and Edrei, cities of the + kingdom of Og in Bashan, were pertaining unto the children of + Machir the son of Manasseh, even to the one half of the + children of Machir by their families. + +06:013:032 These are the countries which Moses did distribute for + inheritance in the plains of Moab, on the other side Jordan, + by Jericho, eastward. + +06:013:033 But unto the tribe of Levi Moses gave not any inheritance: the + LORD God of Israel was their inheritance, as he said unto + them. + +06:014:001 And these are the countries which the children of Israel + inherited in the land of Canaan, which Eleazar the priest, and + Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the + tribes of the children of Israel, distributed for inheritance + to them. + +06:014:002 By lot was their inheritance, as the LORD commanded by the + hand of Moses, for the nine tribes, and for the half tribe. + +06:014:003 For Moses had given the inheritance of two tribes and an half + tribe on the other side Jordan: but unto the Levites he gave + none inheritance among them. + +06:014:004 For the children of Joseph were two tribes, Manasseh and + Ephraim: therefore they gave no part unto the Levites in the + land, save cities to dwell in, with their suburbs for their + cattle and for their substance. + +06:014:005 As the LORD commanded Moses, so the children of Israel did, + and they divided the land. + +06:014:006 Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and + Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou + knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God + concerning me and thee in Kadeshbarnea. + +06:014:007 Forty years old was I when Moses the servant of the LORD sent + me from Kadeshbarnea to espy out the land; and I brought him + word again as it was in mine heart. + +06:014:008 Nevertheless my brethren that went up with me made the heart + of the people melt: but I wholly followed the LORD my God. + +06:014:009 And Moses sware on that day, saying, Surely the land whereon + thy feet have trodden shall be thine inheritance, and thy + children's for ever, because thou hast wholly followed the + LORD my God. + +06:014:010 And now, behold, the LORD hath kept me alive, as he said, + these forty and five years, even since the LORD spake this + word unto Moses, while the children of Israel wandered in the + wilderness: and now, lo, I am this day fourscore and five + years old. + +06:014:011 As yet I am as strong this day as I was in the day that Moses + sent me: as my strength was then, even so is my strength now, + for war, both to go out, and to come in. + +06:014:012 Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in + that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were + there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the + LORD will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, + as the LORD said. + +06:014:013 And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of + Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance. + +06:014:014 Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb the son of + Jephunneh the Kenezite unto this day, because that he wholly + followed the LORD God of Israel. + +06:014:015 And the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba; which Arba was + a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war. + +06:015:001 This then was the lot of the tribe of the children of Judah by + their families; even to the border of Edom the wilderness of + Zin southward was the uttermost part of the south coast. + +06:015:002 And their south border was from the shore of the salt sea, + from the bay that looketh southward: + +06:015:003 And it went out to the south side to Maalehacrabbim, and + passed along to Zin, and ascended up on the south side unto + Kadeshbarnea, and passed along to Hezron, and went up to Adar, + and fetched a compass to Karkaa: + +06:015:004 From thence it passed toward Azmon, and went out unto the + river of Egypt; and the goings out of that coast were at the + sea: this shall be your south coast. + +06:015:005 And the east border was the salt sea, even unto the end of + Jordan. And their border in the north quarter was from the bay + of the sea at the uttermost part of Jordan: + +06:015:006 And the border went up to Bethhogla, and passed along by the + north of Betharabah; and the border went up to the stone of + Bohan the son of Reuben: + +06:015:007 And the border went up toward Debir from the valley of Achor, + and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that is before the + going up to Adummim, which is on the south side of the river: + and the border passed toward the waters of Enshemesh, and the + goings out thereof were at Enrogel: + +06:015:008 And the border went up by the valley of the son of Hinnom unto + the south side of the Jebusite; the same is Jerusalem: and the + border went up to the top of the mountain that lieth before + the valley of Hinnom westward, which is at the end of the + valley of the giants northward: + +06:015:009 And the border was drawn from the top of the hill unto the + fountain of the water of Nephtoah, and went out to the cities + of mount Ephron; and the border was drawn to Baalah, which is + Kirjathjearim: + +06:015:010 And the border compassed from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, + and passed along unto the side of mount Jearim, which is + Chesalon, on the north side, and went down to Bethshemesh, and + passed on to Timnah: + +06:015:011 And the border went out unto the side of Ekron northward: and + the border was drawn to Shicron, and passed along to mount + Baalah, and went out unto Jabneel; and the goings out of the + border were at the sea. + +06:015:012 And the west border was to the great sea, and the coast + thereof. This is the coast of the children of Judah round + about according to their families. + +06:015:013 And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the + children of Judah, according to the commandment of the LORD to + Joshua, even the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city + is Hebron. + +06:015:014 And Caleb drove thence the three sons of Anak, Sheshai, and + Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak. + +06:015:015 And he went up thence to the inhabitants of Debir: and the + name of Debir before was Kirjathsepher. + +06:015:016 And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kirjathsepher, and taketh it, + to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife. + +06:015:017 And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: + and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife. + +06:015:018 And it came to pass, as she came unto him, that she moved him + to ask of her father a field: and she lighted off her ass; and + Caleb said unto her, What wouldest thou? + +06:015:019 Who answered, Give me a blessing; for thou hast given me a + south land; give me also springs of water. And he gave her the + upper springs, and the nether springs. + +06:015:020 This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah + according to their families. + +06:015:021 And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah + toward the coast of Edom southward were Kabzeel, and Eder, and + Jagur, + +06:015:022 And Kinah, and Dimonah, and Adadah, + +06:015:023 And Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan, + +06:015:024 Ziph, and Telem, and Bealoth, + +06:015:025 And Hazor, Hadattah, and Kerioth, and Hezron, which is Hazor, + +06:015:026 Amam, and Shema, and Moladah, + +06:015:027 And Hazargaddah, and Heshmon, and Bethpalet, + +06:015:028 And Hazarshual, and Beersheba, and Bizjothjah, + +06:015:029 Baalah, and Iim, and Azem, + +06:015:030 And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah, + +06:015:031 And Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah, + +06:015:032 And Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities + are twenty and nine, with their villages: + +06:015:033 And in the valley, Eshtaol, and Zoreah, and Ashnah, + +06:015:034 And Zanoah, and Engannim, Tappuah, and Enam, + +06:015:035 Jarmuth, and Adullam, Socoh, and Azekah, + +06:015:036 And Sharaim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, and Gederothaim; + fourteen cities with their villages: + +06:015:037 Zenan, and Hadashah, and Migdalgad, + +06:015:038 And Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel, + +06:015:039 Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon, + +06:015:040 And Cabbon, and Lahmam, and Kithlish, + +06:015:041 And Gederoth, Bethdagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen + cities with their villages: + +06:015:042 Libnah, and Ether, and Ashan, + +06:015:043 And Jiphtah, and Ashnah, and Nezib, + +06:015:044 And Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their + villages: + +06:015:045 Ekron, with her towns and her villages: + +06:015:046 From Ekron even unto the sea, all that lay near Ashdod, with + their villages: + +06:015:047 Ashdod with her towns and her villages, Gaza with her towns + and her villages, unto the river of Egypt, and the great sea, + and the border thereof: + +06:015:048 And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh, + +06:015:049 And Dannah, and Kirjathsannah, which is Debir, + +06:015:050 And Anab, and Eshtemoh, and Anim, + +06:015:051 And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their + villages: + +06:015:052 Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean, + +06:015:053 And Janum, and Bethtappuah, and Aphekah, + +06:015:054 And Humtah, and Kirjatharba, which is Hebron, and Zior; nine + cities with their villages: + +06:015:055 Maon, Carmel, and Ziph, and Juttah, + +06:015:056 And Jezreel, and Jokdeam, and Zanoah, + +06:015:057 Cain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities with their villages: + +06:015:058 Halhul, Bethzur, and Gedor, + +06:015:059 And Maarath, and Bethanoth, and Eltekon; six cities with their + villages: + +06:015:060 Kirjathbaal, which is Kirjathjearim, and Rabbah; two cities + with their villages: + +06:015:061 In the wilderness, Betharabah, Middin, and Secacah, + +06:015:062 And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and Engedi; six cities with + their villages. + +06:015:063 As for the Jebusites the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the + children of Judah could not drive them out; but the Jebusites + dwell with the children of Judah at Jerusalem unto this day. + +06:016:001 And the lot of the children of Joseph fell from Jordan by + Jericho, unto the water of Jericho on the east, to the + wilderness that goeth up from Jericho throughout mount Bethel, + +06:016:002 And goeth out from Bethel to Luz, and passeth along unto the + borders of Archi to Ataroth, + +06:016:003 And goeth down westward to the coast of Japhleti, unto the + coast of Bethhoron the nether, and to Gezer; and the goings + out thereof are at the sea. + +06:016:004 So the children of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, took their + inheritance. + +06:016:005 And the border of the children of Ephraim according to their + families was thus: even the border of their inheritance on the + east side was Atarothaddar, unto Bethhoron the upper; + +06:016:006 And the border went out toward the sea to Michmethah on the + north side; and the border went about eastward unto + Taanathshiloh, and passed by it on the east to Janohah; + +06:016:007 And it went down from Janohah to Ataroth, and to Naarath, and + came to Jericho, and went out at Jordan. + +06:016:008 The border went out from Tappuah westward unto the river + Kanah; and the goings out thereof were at the sea. This is the + inheritance of the tribe of the children of Ephraim by their + families. + +06:016:009 And the separate cities for the children of Ephraim were among + the inheritance of the children of Manasseh, all the cities + with their villages. + +06:016:010 And they drave not out the Canaanites that dwelt in Gezer: but + the Canaanites dwell among the Ephraimites unto this day, and + serve under tribute. + +06:017:001 There was also a lot for the tribe of Manasseh; for he was the + firstborn of Joseph; to wit, for Machir the firstborn of + Manasseh, the father of Gilead: because he was a man of war, + therefore he had Gilead and Bashan. + +06:017:002 There was also a lot for the rest of the children of Manasseh + by their families; for the children of Abiezer, and for the + children of Helek, and for the children of Asriel, and for the + children of Shechem, and for the children of Hepher, and for + the children of Shemida: these were the male children of + Manasseh the son of Joseph by their families. + +06:017:003 But Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son + of Machir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons, but daughters: + and these are the names of his daughters, Mahlah, and Noah, + Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. + +06:017:004 And they came near before Eleazar the priest, and before + Joshua the son of Nun, and before the princes, saying, The + LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our + brethren. Therefore according to the commandment of the LORD + he gave them an inheritance among the brethren of their + father. + +06:017:005 And there fell ten portions to Manasseh, beside the land of + Gilead and Bashan, which were on the other side Jordan; + +06:017:006 Because the daughters of Manasseh had an inheritance among his + sons: and the rest of Manasseh's sons had the land of Gilead. + +06:017:007 And the coast of Manasseh was from Asher to Michmethah, that + lieth before Shechem; and the border went along on the right + hand unto the inhabitants of Entappuah. + +06:017:008 Now Manasseh had the land of Tappuah: but Tappuah on the + border of Manasseh belonged to the children of Ephraim; + +06:017:009 And the coast descended unto the river Kanah, southward of the + river: these cities of Ephraim are among the cities of + Manasseh: the coast of Manasseh also was on the north side of + the river, and the outgoings of it were at the sea: + +06:017:010 Southward it was Ephraim's, and northward it was Manasseh's, + and the sea is his border; and they met together in Asher on + the north, and in Issachar on the east. + +06:017:011 And Manasseh had in Issachar and in Asher Bethshean and her + towns, and Ibleam and her towns, and the inhabitants of Dor + and her towns, and the inhabitants of Endor and her towns, and + the inhabitants of Taanach and her towns, and the inhabitants + of Megiddo and her towns, even three countries. + +06:017:012 Yet the children of Manasseh could not drive out the + inhabitants of those cities; but the Canaanites would dwell in + that land. + +06:017:013 Yet it came to pass, when the children of Israel were waxen + strong, that they put the Canaanites to tribute, but did not + utterly drive them out. + +06:017:014 And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast + thou given me but one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I + am a great people, forasmuch as the LORD hath blessed me + hitherto? + +06:017:015 And Joshua answered them, If thou be a great people, then get + thee up to the wood country, and cut down for thyself there in + the land of the Perizzites and of the giants, if mount Ephraim + be too narrow for thee. + +06:017:016 And the children of Joseph said, The hill is not enough for + us: and all the Canaanites that dwell in the land of the + valley have chariots of iron, both they who are of Bethshean + and her towns, and they who are of the valley of Jezreel. + +06:017:017 And Joshua spake unto the house of Joseph, even to Ephraim and + to Manasseh, saying, Thou art a great people, and hast great + power: thou shalt not have one lot only: + +06:017:018 But the mountain shall be thine; for it is a wood, and thou + shalt cut it down: and the outgoings of it shall be thine: for + thou shalt drive out the Canaanites, though they have iron + chariots, and though they be strong. + +06:018:001 And the whole congregation of the children of Israel assembled + together at Shiloh, and set up the tabernacle of the + congregation there. And the land was subdued before them. + +06:018:002 And there remained among the children of Israel seven tribes, + which had not yet received their inheritance. + +06:018:003 And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, How long are ye + slack to go to possess the land, which the LORD God of your + fathers hath given you? + +06:018:004 Give out from among you three men for each tribe: and I will + send them, and they shall rise, and go through the land, and + describe it according to the inheritance of them; and they + shall come again to me. + +06:018:005 And they shall divide it into seven parts: Judah shall abide + in their coast on the south, and the house of Joseph shall + abide in their coasts on the north. + +06:018:006 Ye shall therefore describe the land into seven parts, and + bring the description hither to me, that I may cast lots for + you here before the LORD our God. + +06:018:007 But the Levites have no part among you; for the priesthood of + the LORD is their inheritance: and Gad, and Reuben, and half + the tribe of Manasseh, have received their inheritance beyond + Jordan on the east, which Moses the servant of the LORD gave + them. + +06:018:008 And the men arose, and went away: and Joshua charged them that + went to describe the land, saying, Go and walk through the + land, and describe it, and come again to me, that I may here + cast lots for you before the LORD in Shiloh. + +06:018:009 And the men went and passed through the land, and described it + by cities into seven parts in a book, and came again to Joshua + to the host at Shiloh. + +06:018:010 And Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh before the LORD: and + there Joshua divided the land unto the children of Israel + according to their divisions. + +06:018:011 And the lot of the tribe of the children of Benjamin came up + according to their families: and the coast of their lot came + forth between the children of Judah and the children of + Joseph. + +06:018:012 And their border on the north side was from Jordan; and the + border went up to the side of Jericho on the north side, and + went up through the mountains westward; and the goings out + thereof were at the wilderness of Bethaven. + +06:018:013 And the border went over from thence toward Luz, to the side + of Luz, which is Bethel, southward; and the border descended + to Atarothadar, near the hill that lieth on the south side of + the nether Bethhoron. + +06:018:014 And the border was drawn thence, and compassed the corner of + the sea southward, from the hill that lieth before Bethhoron + southward; and the goings out thereof were at Kirjathbaal, + which is Kirjathjearim, a city of the children of Judah: this + was the west quarter. + +06:018:015 And the south quarter was from the end of Kirjathjearim, and + the border went out on the west, and went out to the well of + waters of Nephtoah: + +06:018:016 And the border came down to the end of the mountain that lieth + before the valley of the son of Hinnom, and which is in the + valley of the giants on the north, and descended to the valley + of Hinnom, to the side of Jebusi on the south, and descended + to Enrogel, + +06:018:017 And was drawn from the north, and went forth to Enshemesh, and + went forth toward Geliloth, which is over against the going up + of Adummim, and descended to the stone of Bohan the son of + Reuben, + +06:018:018 And passed along toward the side over against Arabah + northward, and went down unto Arabah: + +06:018:019 And the border passed along to the side of Bethhoglah + northward: and the outgoings of the border were at the north + bay of the salt sea at the south end of Jordan: this was the + south coast. + +06:018:020 And Jordan was the border of it on the east side. This was the + inheritance of the children of Benjamin, by the coasts thereof + round about, according to their families. + +06:018:021 Now the cities of the tribe of the children of Benjamin + according to their families were Jericho, and Bethhoglah, and + the valley of Keziz, + +06:018:022 And Betharabah, and Zemaraim, and Bethel, + +06:018:023 And Avim, and Pharah, and Ophrah, + +06:018:024 And Chepharhaammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities with + their villages: + +06:018:025 Gibeon, and Ramah, and Beeroth, + +06:018:026 And Mizpeh, and Chephirah, and Mozah, + +06:018:027 And Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah, + +06:018:028 And Zelah, Eleph, and Jebusi, which is Jerusalem, Gibeath, and + Kirjath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the + inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their + families. + +06:019:001 And the second lot came forth to Simeon, even for the tribe of + the children of Simeon according to their families: and their + inheritance was within the inheritance of the children of + Judah. + +06:019:002 And they had in their inheritance Beersheba, and Sheba, and + Moladah, + +06:019:003 And Hazarshual, and Balah, and Azem, + +06:019:004 And Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah, + +06:019:005 And Ziklag, and Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusah, + +06:019:006 And Bethlebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities and their + villages: + +06:019:007 Ain, Remmon, and Ether, and Ashan; four cities and their + villages: + +06:019:008 And all the villages that were round about these cities to + Baalathbeer, Ramath of the south. This is the inheritance of + the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their + families. + +06:019:009 Out of the portion of the children of Judah was the + inheritance of the children of Simeon: for the part of the + children of Judah was too much for them: therefore the + children of Simeon had their inheritance within the + inheritance of them. + +06:019:010 And the third lot came up for the children of Zebulun + according to their families: and the border of their + inheritance was unto Sarid: + +06:019:011 And their border went up toward the sea, and Maralah, and + reached to Dabbasheth, and reached to the river that is before + Jokneam; + +06:019:012 And turned from Sarid eastward toward the sunrising unto the + border of Chislothtabor, and then goeth out to Daberath, and + goeth up to Japhia, + +06:019:013 And from thence passeth on along on the east to Gittahhepher, + to Ittahkazin, and goeth out to Remmonmethoar to Neah; + +06:019:014 And the border compasseth it on the north side to Hannathon: + and the outgoings thereof are in the valley of Jiphthahel: + +06:019:015 And Kattath, and Nahallal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and + Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages. + +06:019:016 This is the inheritance of the children of Zebulun according + to their families, these cities with their villages. + +06:019:017 And the fourth lot came out to Issachar, for the children of + Issachar according to their families. + +06:019:018 And their border was toward Jezreel, and Chesulloth, and + Shunem, + +06:019:019 And Haphraim, and Shihon, and Anaharath, + +06:019:020 And Rabbith, and Kishion, and Abez, + +06:019:021 And Remeth, and Engannim, and Enhaddah, and Bethpazzez; + +06:019:022 And the coast reacheth to Tabor, and Shahazimah, and + Bethshemesh; and the outgoings of their border were at Jordan: + sixteen cities with their villages. + +06:019:023 This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of + Issachar according to their families, the cities and their + villages. + +06:019:024 And the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of + Asher according to their families. + +06:019:025 And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and + Achshaph, + +06:019:026 And Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal; and reacheth to Carmel + westward, and to Shihorlibnath; + +06:019:027 And turneth toward the sunrising to Bethdagon, and reacheth to + Zebulun, and to the valley of Jiphthahel toward the north side + of Bethemek, and Neiel, and goeth out to Cabul on the left + hand, + +06:019:028 And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, even unto great + Zidon; + +06:019:029 And then the coast turneth to Ramah, and to the strong city + Tyre; and the coast turneth to Hosah; and the outgoings + thereof are at the sea from the coast to Achzib: + +06:019:030 Ummah also, and Aphek, and Rehob: twenty and two cities with + their villages. + +06:019:031 This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher + according to their families, these cities with their villages. + +06:019:032 The sixth lot came out to the children of Naphtali, even for + the children of Naphtali according to their families. + +06:019:033 And their coast was from Heleph, from Allon to Zaanannim, and + Adami, Nekeb, and Jabneel, unto Lakum; and the outgoings + thereof were at Jordan: + +06:019:034 And then the coast turneth westward to Aznothtabor, and goeth + out from thence to Hukkok, and reacheth to Zebulun on the + south side, and reacheth to Asher on the west side, and to + Judah upon Jordan toward the sunrising. + +06:019:035 And the fenced cities are Ziddim, Zer, and Hammath, Rakkath, + and Chinnereth, + +06:019:036 And Adamah, and Ramah, and Hazor, + +06:019:037 And Kedesh, and Edrei, and Enhazor, + +06:019:038 And Iron, and Migdalel, Horem, and Bethanath, and Bethshemesh; + nineteen cities with their villages. + +06:019:039 This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of + Naphtali according to their families, the cities and their + villages. + +06:019:040 And the seventh lot came out for the tribe of the children of + Dan according to their families. + +06:019:041 And the coast of their inheritance was Zorah, and Eshtaol, and + Irshemesh, + +06:019:042 And Shaalabbin, and Ajalon, and Jethlah, + +06:019:043 And Elon, and Thimnathah, and Ekron, + +06:019:044 And Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath, + +06:019:045 And Jehud, and Beneberak, and Gathrimmon, + +06:019:046 And Mejarkon, and Rakkon, with the border before Japho. + +06:019:047 And the coast of the children of Dan went out too little for + them: therefore the children of Dan went up to fight against + Leshem, and took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, + and possessed it, and dwelt therein, and called Leshem, Dan, + after the name of Dan their father. + +06:019:048 This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Dan + according to their families, these cities with their villages. + +06:019:049 When they had made an end of dividing the land for inheritance + by their coasts, the children of Israel gave an inheritance to + Joshua the son of Nun among them: + +06:019:050 According to the word of the LORD they gave him the city which + he asked, even Timnathserah in mount Ephraim: and he built the + city, and dwelt therein. + +06:019:051 These are the inheritances, which Eleazar the priest, and + Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the + tribes of the children of Israel, divided for an inheritance + by lot in Shiloh before the LORD, at the door of the + tabernacle of the congregation. So they made an end of + dividing the country. + +06:020:001 The LORD also spake unto Joshua, saying, + +06:020:002 Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you + cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of + Moses: + +06:020:003 That the slayer that killeth any person unawares and + unwittingly may flee thither: and they shall be your refuge + from the avenger of blood. + +06:020:004 And when he that doth flee unto one of those cities shall + stand at the entering of the gate of the city, and shall + declare his cause in the ears of the elders of that city, they + shall take him into the city unto them, and give him a place, + that he may dwell among them. + +06:020:005 And if the avenger of blood pursue after him, then they shall + not deliver the slayer up into his hand; because he smote his + neighbour unwittingly, and hated him not beforetime. + +06:020:006 And he shall dwell in that city, until he stand before the + congregation for judgment, and until the death of the high + priest that shall be in those days: then shall the slayer + return, and come unto his own city, and unto his own house, + unto the city from whence he fled. + +06:020:007 And they appointed Kedesh in Galilee in mount Naphtali, and + Shechem in mount Ephraim, and Kirjatharba, which is Hebron, in + the mountain of Judah. + +06:020:008 And on the other side Jordan by Jericho eastward, they + assigned Bezer in the wilderness upon the plain out of the + tribe of Reuben, and Ramoth in Gilead out of the tribe of Gad, + and Golan in Bashan out of the tribe of Manasseh. + +06:020:009 These were the cities appointed for all the children of + Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them, that + whosoever killeth any person at unawares might flee thither, + and not die by the hand of the avenger of blood, until he + stood before the congregation. + +06:021:001 Then came near the heads of the fathers of the Levites unto + Eleazar the priest, and unto Joshua the son of Nun, and unto + the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of + Israel; + +06:021:002 And they spake unto them at Shiloh in the land of Canaan, + saying, The LORD commanded by the hand of Moses to give us + cities to dwell in, with the suburbs thereof for our cattle. + +06:021:003 And the children of Israel gave unto the Levites out of their + inheritance, at the commandment of the LORD, these cities and + their suburbs. + +06:021:004 And the lot came out for the families of the Kohathites: and + the children of Aaron the priest, which were of the Levites, + had by lot out of the tribe of Judah, and out of the tribe of + Simeon, and out of the tribe of Benjamin, thirteen cities. + +06:021:005 And the rest of the children of Kohath had by lot out of the + families of the tribe of Ephraim, and out of the tribe of Dan, + and out of the half tribe of Manasseh, ten cities. + +06:021:006 And the children of Gershon had by lot out of the families of + the tribe of Issachar, and out of the tribe of Asher, and out + of the tribe of Naphtali, and out of the half tribe of + Manasseh in Bashan, thirteen cities. + +06:021:007 The children of Merari by their families had out of the tribe + of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe + of Zebulun, twelve cities. + +06:021:008 And the children of Israel gave by lot unto the Levites these + cities with their suburbs, as the LORD commanded by the hand + of Moses. + +06:021:009 And they gave out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and + out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, these cities which + are here mentioned by name. + +06:021:010 Which the children of Aaron, being of the families of the + Kohathites, who were of the children of Levi, had: for theirs + was the first lot. + +06:021:011 And they gave them the city of Arba the father of Anak, which + city is Hebron, in the hill country of Judah, with the suburbs + thereof round about it. + +06:021:012 But the fields of the city, and the villages thereof, gave + they to Caleb the son of Jephunneh for his possession. + +06:021:013 Thus they gave to the children of Aaron the priest Hebron with + her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Libnah + with her suburbs, + +06:021:014 And Jattir with her suburbs, and Eshtemoa with her suburbs, + +06:021:015 And Holon with her suburbs, and Debir with her suburbs, + +06:021:016 And Ain with her suburbs, and Juttah with her suburbs, and + Bethshemesh with her suburbs; nine cities out of those two + tribes. + +06:021:017 And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with her suburbs, + Geba with her suburbs, + +06:021:018 Anathoth with her suburbs, and Almon with her suburbs; four + cities. + +06:021:019 All the cities of the children of Aaron, the priests, were + thirteen cities with their suburbs. + +06:021:020 And the families of the children of Kohath, the Levites which + remained of the children of Kohath, even they had the cities + of their lot out of the tribe of Ephraim. + +06:021:021 For they gave them Shechem with her suburbs in mount Ephraim, + to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Gezer with her + suburbs, + +06:021:022 And Kibzaim with her suburbs, and Bethhoron with her suburbs; + four cities. + +06:021:023 And out of the tribe of Dan, Eltekeh with her suburbs, + Gibbethon with her suburbs, + +06:021:024 Aijalon with her suburbs, Gathrimmon with her suburbs; four + cities. + +06:021:025 And out of the half tribe of Manasseh, Tanach with her + suburbs, and Gathrimmon with her suburbs; two cities. + +06:021:026 All the cities were ten with their suburbs for the families of + the children of Kohath that remained. + +06:021:027 And unto the children of Gershon, of the families of the + Levites, out of the other half tribe of Manasseh they gave + Golan in Bashan with her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for + the slayer; and Beeshterah with her suburbs; two cities. + +06:021:028 And out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishon with her suburbs, + Dabareh with her suburbs, + +06:021:029 Jarmuth with her suburbs, Engannim with her suburbs; four + cities. + +06:021:030 And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with her suburbs, Abdon + with her suburbs, + +06:021:031 Helkath with her suburbs, and Rehob with her suburbs; four + cities. + +06:021:032 And out of the tribe of Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee with her + suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Hammothdor + with her suburbs, and Kartan with her suburbs; three cities. + +06:021:033 All the cities of the Gershonites according to their families + were thirteen cities with their suburbs. + +06:021:034 And unto the families of the children of Merari, the rest of + the Levites, out of the tribe of Zebulun, Jokneam with her + suburbs, and Kartah with her suburbs, + +06:021:035 Dimnah with her suburbs, Nahalal with her suburbs; four + cities. + +06:021:036 And out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer with her suburbs, and + Jahazah with her suburbs, + +06:021:037 Kedemoth with her suburbs, and Mephaath with her suburbs; four + cities. + +06:021:038 And out of the tribe of Gad, Ramoth in Gilead with her + suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Mahanaim + with her suburbs, + +06:021:039 Heshbon with her suburbs, Jazer with her suburbs; four cities + in all. + +06:021:040 So all the cities for the children of Merari by their + families, which were remaining of the families of the Levites, + were by their lot twelve cities. + +06:021:041 All the cities of the Levites within the possession of the + children of Israel were forty and eight cities with their + suburbs. + +06:021:042 These cities were every one with their suburbs round about + them: thus were all these cities. + +06:021:043 And the LORD gave unto Israel all the land which he sware to + give unto their fathers; and they possessed it, and dwelt + therein. + +06:021:044 And the LORD gave them rest round about, according to all that + he sware unto their fathers: and there stood not a man of all + their enemies before them; the LORD delivered all their + enemies into their hand. + +06:021:045 There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had + spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass. + +06:022:001 Then Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the + half tribe of Manasseh, + +06:022:002 And said unto them, Ye have kept all that Moses the servant of + the LORD commanded you, and have obeyed my voice in all that I + commanded you: + +06:022:003 Ye have not left your brethren these many days unto this day, + but have kept the charge of the commandment of the LORD your + God. + +06:022:004 And now the LORD your God hath given rest unto your brethren, + as he promised them: therefore now return ye, and get you unto + your tents, and unto the land of your possession, which Moses + the servant of the LORD gave you on the other side Jordan. + +06:022:005 But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law, + which Moses the servant of the LORD charged you, to love the + LORD your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his + commandments, and to cleave unto him, and to serve him with + all your heart and with all your soul. + +06:022:006 So Joshua blessed them, and sent them away: and they went unto + their tents. + +06:022:007 Now to the one half of the tribe of Manasseh Moses had given + possession in Bashan: but unto the other half thereof gave + Joshua among their brethren on this side Jordan westward. And + when Joshua sent them away also unto their tents, then he + blessed them, + +06:022:008 And he spake unto them, saying, Return with much riches unto + your tents, and with very much cattle, with silver, and with + gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much + raiment: divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren. + +06:022:009 And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the + half tribe of Manasseh returned, and departed from the + children of Israel out of Shiloh, which is in the land of + Canaan, to go unto the country of Gilead, to the land of their + possession, whereof they were possessed, according to the word + of the LORD by the hand of Moses. + +06:022:010 And when they came unto the borders of Jordan, that are in the + land of Canaan, the children of Reuben and the children of Gad + and the half tribe of Manasseh built there an altar by Jordan, + a great altar to see to. + +06:022:011 And the children of Israel heard say, Behold, the children of + Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh + have built an altar over against the land of Canaan, in the + borders of Jordan, at the passage of the children of Israel. + +06:022:012 And when the children of Israel heard of it, the whole + congregation of the children of Israel gathered themselves + together at Shiloh, to go up to war against them. + +06:022:013 And the children of Israel sent unto the children of Reuben, + and to the children of Gad, and to the half tribe of Manasseh, + into the land of Gilead, Phinehas the son of Eleazar the + priest, + +06:022:014 And with him ten princes, of each chief house a prince + throughout all the tribes of Israel; and each one was an head + of the house of their fathers among the thousands of Israel. + +06:022:015 And they came unto the children of Reuben, and to the children + of Gad, and to the half tribe of Manasseh, unto the land of + Gilead, and they spake with them, saying, + +06:022:016 Thus saith the whole congregation of the LORD, What trespass + is this that ye have committed against the God of Israel, to + turn away this day from following the LORD, in that ye have + builded you an altar, that ye might rebel this day against the + LORD? + +06:022:017 Is the iniquity of Peor too little for us, from which we are + not cleansed until this day, although there was a plague in + the congregation of the LORD, + +06:022:018 But that ye must turn away this day from following the LORD? + and it will be, seeing ye rebel to day against the LORD, that + to morrow he will be wroth with the whole congregation of + Israel. + +06:022:019 Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession be unclean, + then pass ye over unto the land of the possession of the LORD, + wherein the LORD's tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession + among us: but rebel not against the LORD, nor rebel against + us, in building you an altar beside the altar of the LORD our + God. + +06:022:020 Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the + accursed thing, and wrath fell on all the congregation of + Israel? and that man perished not alone in his iniquity. + +06:022:021 Then the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the + half tribe of Manasseh answered, and said unto the heads of + the thousands of Israel, + +06:022:022 The LORD God of gods, the LORD God of gods, he knoweth, and + Israel he shall know; if it be in rebellion, or if in + transgression against the LORD, (save us not this day,) + +06:022:023 That we have built us an altar to turn from following the + LORD, or if to offer thereon burnt offering or meat offering, + or if to offer peace offerings thereon, let the LORD himself + require it; + +06:022:024 And if we have not rather done it for fear of this thing, + saying, In time to come your children might speak unto our + children, saying, What have ye to do with the LORD God of + Israel? + +06:022:025 For the LORD hath made Jordan a border between us and you, ye + children of Reuben and children of Gad; ye have no part in the + LORD: so shall your children make our children cease from + fearing the LORD. + +06:022:026 Therefore we said, Let us now prepare to build us an altar, + not for burnt offering, nor for sacrifice: + +06:022:027 But that it may be a witness between us, and you, and our + generations after us, that we might do the service of the LORD + before him with our burnt offerings, and with our sacrifices, + and with our peace offerings; that your children may not say + to our children in time to come, Ye have no part in the LORD. + +06:022:028 Therefore said we, that it shall be, when they should so say + to us or to our generations in time to come, that we may say + again, Behold the pattern of the altar of the LORD, which our + fathers made, not for burnt offerings, nor for sacrifices; but + it is a witness between us and you. + +06:022:029 God forbid that we should rebel against the LORD, and turn + this day from following the LORD, to build an altar for burnt + offerings, for meat offerings, or for sacrifices, beside the + altar of the LORD our God that is before his tabernacle. + +06:022:030 And when Phinehas the priest, and the princes of the + congregation and heads of the thousands of Israel which were + with him, heard the words that the children of Reuben and the + children of Gad and the children of Manasseh spake, it pleased + them. + +06:022:031 And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest said unto the + children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the + children of Manasseh, This day we perceive that the LORD is + among us, because ye have not committed this trespass against + the LORD: now ye have delivered the children of Israel out of + the hand of the LORD. + +06:022:032 And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, and the princes, + returned from the children of Reuben, and from the children of + Gad, out of the land of Gilead, unto the land of Canaan, to + the children of Israel, and brought them word again. + +06:022:033 And the thing pleased the children of Israel; and the children + of Israel blessed God, and did not intend to go up against + them in battle, to destroy the land wherein the children of + Reuben and Gad dwelt. + +06:022:034 And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad called the + altar Ed: for it shall be a witness between us that the LORD + is God. + +06:023:001 And it came to pass a long time after that the LORD had given + rest unto Israel from all their enemies round about, that + Joshua waxed old and stricken in age. + +06:023:002 And Joshua called for all Israel, and for their elders, and + for their heads, and for their judges, and for their officers, + and said unto them, I am old and stricken in age: + +06:023:003 And ye have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto all + these nations because of you; for the LORD your God is he that + hath fought for you. + +06:023:004 Behold, I have divided unto you by lot these nations that + remain, to be an inheritance for your tribes, from Jordan, + with all the nations that I have cut off, even unto the great + sea westward. + +06:023:005 And the LORD your God, he shall expel them from before you, + and drive them from out of your sight; and ye shall possess + their land, as the LORD your God hath promised unto you. + +06:023:006 Be ye therefore very courageous to keep and to do all that is + written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not + aside therefrom to the right hand or to the left; + +06:023:007 That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among + you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause + to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto + them: + +06:023:008 But cleave unto the LORD your God, as ye have done unto this + day. + +06:023:009 For the LORD hath driven out from before you great nations and + strong: but as for you, no man hath been able to stand before + you unto this day. + +06:023:010 One man of you shall chase a thousand: for the LORD your God, + he it is that fighteth for you, as he hath promised you. + +06:023:011 Take good heed therefore unto yourselves, that ye love the + LORD your God. + +06:023:012 Else if ye do in any wise go back, and cleave unto the remnant + of these nations, even these that remain among you, and shall + make marriages with them, and go in unto them, and they to + you: + +06:023:013 Know for a certainty that the LORD your God will no more drive + out any of these nations from before you; but they shall be + snares and traps unto you, and scourges in your sides, and + thorns in your eyes, until ye perish from off this good land + which the LORD your God hath given you. + +06:023:014 And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and + ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one + thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your + God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and + not one thing hath failed thereof. + +06:023:015 Therefore it shall come to pass, that as all good things are + come upon you, which the LORD your God promised you; so shall + the LORD bring upon you all evil things, until he have + destroyed you from off this good land which the LORD your God + hath given you. + +06:023:016 When ye have transgressed the covenant of the LORD your God, + which he commanded you, and have gone and served other gods, + and bowed yourselves to them; then shall the anger of the LORD + be kindled against you, and ye shall perish quickly from off + the good land which he hath given unto you. + +06:024:001 And Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and + called for the elders of Israel, and for their heads, and for + their judges, and for their officers; and they presented + themselves before God. + +06:024:002 And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the LORD God + of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood + in old time, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father + of Nachor: and they served other gods. + +06:024:003 And I took your father Abraham from the other side of the + flood, and led him throughout all the land of Canaan, and + multiplied his seed, and gave him Isaac. + +06:024:004 And I gave unto Isaac Jacob and Esau: and I gave unto Esau + mount Seir, to possess it; but Jacob and his children went + down into Egypt. + +06:024:005 I sent Moses also and Aaron, and I plagued Egypt, according to + that which I did among them: and afterward I brought you out. + +06:024:006 And I brought your fathers out of Egypt: and ye came unto the + sea; and the Egyptians pursued after your fathers with + chariots and horsemen unto the Red sea. + +06:024:007 And when they cried unto the LORD, he put darkness between you + and the Egyptians, and brought the sea upon them, and covered + them; and your eyes have seen what I have done in Egypt: and + ye dwelt in the wilderness a long season. + +06:024:008 And I brought you into the land of the Amorites, which dwelt + on the other side Jordan; and they fought with you: and I gave + them into your hand, that ye might possess their land; and I + destroyed them from before you. + +06:024:009 Then Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, arose and warred + against Israel, and sent and called Balaam the son of Beor to + curse you: + +06:024:010 But I would not hearken unto Balaam; therefore he blessed you + still: so I delivered you out of his hand. + +06:024:011 And you went over Jordan, and came unto Jericho: and the men + of Jericho fought against you, the Amorites, and the + Perizzites, and the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the + Girgashites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites; and I delivered + them into your hand. + +06:024:012 And I sent the hornet before you, which drave them out from + before you, even the two kings of the Amorites; but not with + thy sword, nor with thy bow. + +06:024:013 And I have given you a land for which ye did not labour, and + cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them; of the + vineyards and oliveyards which ye planted not do ye eat. + +06:024:014 Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in + truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the + other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD. + +06:024:015 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you + this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your + fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or + the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for + me and my house, we will serve the LORD. + +06:024:016 And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should + forsake the LORD, to serve other gods; + +06:024:017 For the LORD our God, he it is that brought us up and our + fathers out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, + and which did those great signs in our sight, and preserved us + in all the way wherein we went, and among all the people + through whom we passed: + +06:024:018 And the LORD drave out from before us all the people, even the + Amorites which dwelt in the land: therefore will we also serve + the LORD; for he is our God. + +06:024:019 And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the LORD: for + he is an holy God; he is a jealous God; he will not forgive + your transgressions nor your sins. + +06:024:020 If ye forsake the LORD, and serve strange gods, then he will + turn and do you hurt, and consume you, after that he hath done + you good. + +06:024:021 And the people said unto Joshua, Nay; but we will serve the + LORD. + +06:024:022 And Joshua said unto the people, Ye are witnesses against + yourselves that ye have chosen you the LORD, to serve him. And + they said, We are witnesses. + +06:024:023 Now therefore put away, said he, the strange gods which are + among you, and incline your heart unto the LORD God of Israel. + +06:024:024 And the people said unto Joshua, The LORD our God will we + serve, and his voice will we obey. + +06:024:025 So Joshua made a covenant with the people that day, and set + them a statute and an ordinance in Shechem. + +06:024:026 And Joshua wrote these words in the book of the law of God, + and took a great stone, and set it up there under an oak, that + was by the sanctuary of the LORD. + +06:024:027 And Joshua said unto all the people, Behold, this stone shall + be a witness unto us; for it hath heard all the words of the + LORD which he spake unto us: it shall be therefore a witness + unto you, lest ye deny your God. + +06:024:028 So Joshua let the people depart, every man unto his + inheritance. + +06:024:029 And it came to pass after these things, that Joshua the son of + Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, being an hundred and ten + years old. + +06:024:030 And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in + Timnathserah, which is in mount Ephraim, on the north side of + the hill of Gaash. + +06:024:031 And Israel served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the + days of the elders that overlived Joshua, and which had known + all the works of the LORD, that he had done for Israel. + +06:024:032 And the bones of Joseph, which the children of Israel brought + up out of Egypt, buried they in Shechem, in a parcel of ground + which Jacob bought of the sons of Hamor the father of Shechem + for an hundred pieces of silver: and it became the inheritance + of the children of Joseph. + +06:024:033 And Eleazar the son of Aaron died; and they buried him in a + hill that pertained to Phinehas his son, which was given him + in mount Ephraim. + +Book 07 Judges + +07:001:001 Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass, that the + children of Israel asked the LORD, saying, Who shall go up for + us against the Canaanites first, to fight against them? + +07:001:002 And the LORD said, Judah shall go up: behold, I have delivered + the land into his hand. + +07:001:003 And Judah said unto Simeon his brother, Come up with me into + my lot, that we may fight against the Canaanites; and I + likewise will go with thee into thy lot. So Simeon went with + him. + +07:001:004 And Judah went up; and the LORD delivered the Canaanites and + the Perizzites into their hand: and they slew of them in Bezek + ten thousand men. + +07:001:005 And they found Adonibezek in Bezek: and they fought against + him, and they slew the Canaanites and the Perizzites. + +07:001:006 But Adonibezek fled; and they pursued after him, and caught + him, and cut off his thumbs and his great toes. + +07:001:007 And Adonibezek said, Threescore and ten kings, having their + thumbs and their great toes cut off, gathered their meat under + my table: as I have done, so God hath requited me. And they + brought him to Jerusalem, and there he died. + +07:001:008 Now the children of Judah had fought against Jerusalem, and + had taken it, and smitten it with the edge of the sword, and + set the city on fire. + +07:001:009 And afterward the children of Judah went down to fight against + the Canaanites, that dwelt in the mountain, and in the south, + and in the valley. + +07:001:010 And Judah went against the Canaanites that dwelt in Hebron: + (now the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba:) and they slew + Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai. + +07:001:011 And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir: and + the name of Debir before was Kirjathsepher: + +07:001:012 And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kirjathsepher, and taketh it, + to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife. + +07:001:013 And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother, took + it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife. + +07:001:014 And it came to pass, when she came to him, that she moved him + to ask of her father a field: and she lighted from off her + ass; and Caleb said unto her, What wilt thou? + +07:001:015 And she said unto him, Give me a blessing: for thou hast given + me a south land; give me also springs of water. And Caleb gave + her the upper springs and the nether springs. + +07:001:016 And the children of the Kenite, Moses' father in law, went up + out of the city of palm trees with the children of Judah into + the wilderness of Judah, which lieth in the south of Arad; and + they went and dwelt among the people. + +07:001:017 And Judah went with Simeon his brother, and they slew the + Canaanites that inhabited Zephath, and utterly destroyed it. + And the name of the city was called Hormah. + +07:001:018 Also Judah took Gaza with the coast thereof, and Askelon with + the coast thereof, and Ekron with the coast thereof. + +07:001:019 And the LORD was with Judah; and he drave out the inhabitants + of the mountain; but could not drive out the inhabitants of + the valley, because they had chariots of iron. + +07:001:020 And they gave Hebron unto Caleb, as Moses said: and he + expelled thence the three sons of Anak. + +07:001:021 And the children of Benjamin did not drive out the Jebusites + that inhabited Jerusalem; but the Jebusites dwell with the + children of Benjamin in Jerusalem unto this day. + +07:001:022 And the house of Joseph, they also went up against Bethel: and + the LORD was with them. + +07:001:023 And the house of Joseph sent to descry Bethel. (Now the name + of the city before was Luz.) + +07:001:024 And the spies saw a man come forth out of the city, and they + said unto him, Shew us, we pray thee, the entrance into the + city, and we will shew thee mercy. + +07:001:025 And when he shewed them the entrance into the city, they smote + the city with the edge of the sword; but they let go the man + and all his family. + +07:001:026 And the man went into the land of the Hittites, and built a + city, and called the name thereof Luz: which is the name + thereof unto this day. + +07:001:027 Neither did Manasseh drive out the inhabitants of Bethshean + and her towns, nor Taanach and her towns, nor the inhabitants + of Dor and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Ibleam and her + towns, nor the inhabitants of Megiddo and her towns: but the + Canaanites would dwell in that land. + +07:001:028 And it came to pass, when Israel was strong, that they put the + Canaanites to tribute, and did not utterly drive them out. + +07:001:029 Neither did Ephraim drive out the Canaanites that dwelt in + Gezer; but the Canaanites dwelt in Gezer among them. + +07:001:030 Neither did Zebulun drive out the inhabitants of Kitron, nor + the inhabitants of Nahalol; but the Canaanites dwelt among + them, and became tributaries. + +07:001:031 Neither did Asher drive out the inhabitants of Accho, nor the + inhabitants of Zidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of + Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob: + +07:001:032 But the Asherites dwelt among the Canaanites, the inhabitants + of the land: for they did not drive them out. + +07:001:033 Neither did Naphtali drive out the inhabitants of Bethshemesh, + nor the inhabitants of Bethanath; but he dwelt among the + Canaanites, the inhabitants of the land: nevertheless the + inhabitants of Bethshemesh and of Bethanath became tributaries + unto them. + +07:001:034 And the Amorites forced the children of Dan into the mountain: + for they would not suffer them to come down to the valley: + +07:001:035 But the Amorites would dwell in mount Heres in Aijalon, and in + Shaalbim: yet the hand of the house of Joseph prevailed, so + that they became tributaries. + +07:001:036 And the coast of the Amorites was from the going up to + Akrabbim, from the rock, and upward. + +07:002:001 And an angel of the LORD came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and + said, I made you to go up out of Egypt, and have brought you + unto the land which I sware unto your fathers; and I said, I + will never break my covenant with you. + +07:002:002 And ye shall make no league with the inhabitants of this land; + ye shall throw down their altars: but ye have not obeyed my + voice: why have ye done this? + +07:002:003 Wherefore I also said, I will not drive them out from before + you; but they shall be as thorns in your sides, and their gods + shall be a snare unto you. + +07:002:004 And it came to pass, when the angel of the LORD spake these + words unto all the children of Israel, that the people lifted + up their voice, and wept. + +07:002:005 And they called the name of that place Bochim: and they + sacrificed there unto the LORD. + +07:002:006 And when Joshua had let the people go, the children of Israel + went every man unto his inheritance to possess the land. + +07:002:007 And the people served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all + the days of the elders that outlived Joshua, who had seen all + the great works of the LORD, that he did for Israel. + +07:002:008 And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, + being an hundred and ten years old. + +07:002:009 And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in + Timnathheres, in the mount of Ephraim, on the north side of + the hill Gaash. + +07:002:010 And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers: + and there arose another generation after them, which knew not + the LORD, nor yet the works which he had done for Israel. + +07:002:011 And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, + and served Baalim: + +07:002:012 And they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought + them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, of the + gods of the people that were round about them, and bowed + themselves unto them, and provoked the LORD to anger. + +07:002:013 And they forsook the LORD, and served Baal and Ashtaroth. + +07:002:014 And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he + delivered them into the hands of spoilers that spoiled them, + and he sold them into the hands of their enemies round about, + so that they could not any longer stand before their enemies. + +07:002:015 Whithersoever they went out, the hand of the LORD was against + them for evil, as the LORD had said, and as the LORD had sworn + unto them: and they were greatly distressed. + +07:002:016 Nevertheless the LORD raised up judges, which delivered them + out of the hand of those that spoiled them. + +07:002:017 And yet they would not hearken unto their judges, but they + went a whoring after other gods, and bowed themselves unto + them: they turned quickly out of the way which their fathers + walked in, obeying the commandments of the LORD; but they did + not so. + +07:002:018 And when the LORD raised them up judges, then the LORD was + with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of their + enemies all the days of the judge: for it repented the LORD + because of their groanings by reason of them that oppressed + them and vexed them. + +07:002:019 And it came to pass, when the judge was dead, that they + returned, and corrupted themselves more than their fathers, in + following other gods to serve them, and to bow down unto them; + they ceased not from their own doings, nor from their stubborn + way. + +07:002:020 And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel; and he said, + Because that this people hath transgressed my covenant which I + commanded their fathers, and have not hearkened unto my voice; + +07:002:021 I also will not henceforth drive out any from before them of + the nations which Joshua left when he died: + +07:002:022 That through them I may prove Israel, whether they will keep + the way of the LORD to walk therein, as their fathers did keep + it, or not. + +07:002:023 Therefore the LORD left those nations, without driving them + out hastily; neither delivered he them into the hand of + Joshua. + +07:003:001 Now these are the nations which the LORD left, to prove Israel + by them, even as many of Israel as had not known all the wars + of Canaan; + +07:003:002 Only that the generations of the children of Israel might + know, to teach them war, at the least such as before knew + nothing thereof; + +07:003:003 Namely, five lords of the Philistines, and all the Canaanites, + and the Sidonians, and the Hivites that dwelt in mount + Lebanon, from mount Baalhermon unto the entering in of Hamath. + +07:003:004 And they were to prove Israel by them, to know whether they + would hearken unto the commandments of the LORD, which he + commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses. + +07:003:005 And the children of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites, + Hittites, and Amorites, and Perizzites, and Hivites, and + Jebusites: + +07:003:006 And they took their daughters to be their wives, and gave + their daughters to their sons, and served their gods. + +07:003:007 And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, + and forgat the LORD their God, and served Baalim and the + groves. + +07:003:008 Therefore the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he + sold them into the hand of Chushanrishathaim king of + Mesopotamia: and the children of Israel served + Chushanrishathaim eight years. + +07:003:009 And when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD + raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered + them, even Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother. + +07:003:010 And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged + Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered + Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his + hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim. + +07:003:011 And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of + Kenaz died. + +07:003:012 And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the + LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against + Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD. + +07:003:013 And he gathered unto him the children of Ammon and Amalek, and + went and smote Israel, and possessed the city of palm trees. + +07:003:014 So the children of Israel served Eglon the king of Moab + eighteen years. + +07:003:015 But when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD + raised them up a deliverer, Ehud the son of Gera, a Benjamite, + a man lefthanded: and by him the children of Israel sent a + present unto Eglon the king of Moab. + +07:003:016 But Ehud made him a dagger which had two edges, of a cubit + length; and he did gird it under his raiment upon his right + thigh. + +07:003:017 And he brought the present unto Eglon king of Moab: and Eglon + was a very fat man. + +07:003:018 And when he had made an end to offer the present, he sent away + the people that bare the present. + +07:003:019 But he himself turned again from the quarries that were by + Gilgal, and said, I have a secret errand unto thee, O king: + who said, Keep silence. And all that stood by him went out + from him. + +07:003:020 And Ehud came unto him; and he was sitting in a summer + parlour, which he had for himself alone. And Ehud said, I have + a message from God unto thee. And he arose out of his seat. + +07:003:021 And Ehud put forth his left hand, and took the dagger from his + right thigh, and thrust it into his belly: + +07:003:022 And the haft also went in after the blade; and the fat closed + upon the blade, so that he could not draw the dagger out of + his belly; and the dirt came out. + +07:003:023 Then Ehud went forth through the porch, and shut the doors of + the parlour upon him, and locked them. + +07:003:024 When he was gone out, his servants came; and when they saw + that, behold, the doors of the parlour were locked, they said, + Surely he covereth his feet in his summer chamber. + +07:003:025 And they tarried till they were ashamed: and, behold, he + opened not the doors of the parlour; therefore they took a + key, and opened them: and, behold, their lord was fallen down + dead on the earth. + +07:003:026 And Ehud escaped while they tarried, and passed beyond the + quarries, and escaped unto Seirath. + +07:003:027 And it came to pass, when he was come, that he blew a trumpet + in the mountain of Ephraim, and the children of Israel went + down with him from the mount, and he before them. + +07:003:028 And he said unto them, Follow after me: for the LORD hath + delivered your enemies the Moabites into your hand. And they + went down after him, and took the fords of Jordan toward Moab, + and suffered not a man to pass over. + +07:003:029 And they slew of Moab at that time about ten thousand men, all + lusty, and all men of valour; and there escaped not a man. + +07:003:030 So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. And the + land had rest fourscore years. + +07:003:031 And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the + Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also + delivered Israel. + +07:004:001 And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the + LORD, when Ehud was dead. + +07:004:002 And the LORD sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, + that reigned in Hazor; the captain of whose host was Sisera, + which dwelt in Harosheth of the Gentiles. + +07:004:003 And the children of Israel cried unto the LORD: for he had + nine hundred chariots of iron; and twenty years he mightily + oppressed the children of Israel. + +07:004:004 And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged + Israel at that time. + +07:004:005 And she dwelt under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and + Bethel in mount Ephraim: and the children of Israel came up to + her for judgment. + +07:004:006 And she sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam out of + Kedeshnaphtali, and said unto him, Hath not the LORD God of + Israel commanded, saying, Go and draw toward mount Tabor, and + take with thee ten thousand men of the children of Naphtali + and of the children of Zebulun? + +07:004:007 And I will draw unto thee to the river Kishon Sisera, the + captain of Jabin's army, with his chariots and his multitude; + and I will deliver him into thine hand. + +07:004:008 And Barak said unto her, If thou wilt go with me, then I will + go: but if thou wilt not go with me, then I will not go. + +07:004:009 And she said, I will surely go with thee: notwithstanding the + journey that thou takest shall not be for thine honour; for + the LORD shall sell Sisera into the hand of a woman. And + Deborah arose, and went with Barak to Kedesh. + +07:004:010 And Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh; and he went + up with ten thousand men at his feet: and Deborah went up with + him. + +07:004:011 Now Heber the Kenite, which was of the children of Hobab the + father in law of Moses, had severed himself from the Kenites, + and pitched his tent unto the plain of Zaanaim, which is by + Kedesh. + +07:004:012 And they shewed Sisera that Barak the son of Abinoam was gone + up to mount Tabor. + +07:004:013 And Sisera gathered together all his chariots, even nine + hundred chariots of iron, and all the people that were with + him, from Harosheth of the Gentiles unto the river of Kishon. + +07:004:014 And Deborah said unto Barak, Up; for this is the day in which + the LORD hath delivered Sisera into thine hand: is not the + LORD gone out before thee? So Barak went down from mount + Tabor, and ten thousand men after him. + +07:004:015 And the LORD discomfited Sisera, and all his chariots, and all + his host, with the edge of the sword before Barak; so that + Sisera lighted down off his chariot, and fled away on his + feet. + +07:004:016 But Barak pursued after the chariots, and after the host, unto + Harosheth of the Gentiles: and all the host of Sisera fell + upon the edge of the sword; and there was not a man left. + +07:004:017 Howbeit Sisera fled away on his feet to the tent of Jael the + wife of Heber the Kenite: for there was peace between Jabin + the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. + +07:004:018 And Jael went out to meet Sisera, and said unto him, Turn in, + my lord, turn in to me; fear not. And when he had turned in + unto her into the tent, she covered him with a mantle. + +07:004:019 And he said unto her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water to + drink; for I am thirsty. And she opened a bottle of milk, and + gave him drink, and covered him. + +07:004:020 Again he said unto her, Stand in the door of the tent, and it + shall be, when any man doth come and enquire of thee, and say, + Is there any man here? that thou shalt say, No. + +07:004:021 Then Jael Heber's wife took a nail of the tent, and took an + hammer in her hand, and went softly unto him, and smote the + nail into his temples, and fastened it into the ground: for he + was fast asleep and weary. So he died. + +07:004:022 And, behold, as Barak pursued Sisera, Jael came out to meet + him, and said unto him, Come, and I will shew thee the man + whom thou seekest. And when he came into her tent, behold, + Sisera lay dead, and the nail was in his temples. + +07:004:023 So God subdued on that day Jabin the king of Canaan before the + children of Israel. + +07:004:024 And the hand of the children of Israel prospered, and + prevailed against Jabin the king of Canaan, until they had + destroyed Jabin king of Canaan. + +07:005:001 Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, + saying, + +07:005:002 Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people + willingly offered themselves. + +07:005:003 Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will sing + unto the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD God of Israel. + +07:005:004 LORD, when thou wentest out of Seir, when thou marchedst out + of the field of Edom, the earth trembled, and the heavens + dropped, the clouds also dropped water. + +07:005:005 The mountains melted from before the LORD, even that Sinai + from before the LORD God of Israel. + +07:005:006 In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, + the highways were unoccupied, and the travellers walked + through byways. + +07:005:007 The inhabitants of the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, + until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel. + +07:005:008 They chose new gods; then was war in the gates: was there a + shield or spear seen among forty thousand in Israel? + +07:005:009 My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered + themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD. + +07:005:010 Speak, ye that ride on white asses, ye that sit in judgment, + and walk by the way. + +07:005:011 They that are delivered from the noise of archers in the + places of drawing water, there shall they rehearse the + righteous acts of the LORD, even the righteous acts toward the + inhabitants of his villages in Israel: then shall the people + of the LORD go down to the gates. + +07:005:012 Awake, awake, Deborah: awake, awake, utter a song: arise, + Barak, and lead thy captivity captive, thou son of Abinoam. + +07:005:013 Then he made him that remaineth have dominion over the nobles + among the people: the LORD made me have dominion over the + mighty. + +07:005:014 Out of Ephraim was there a root of them against Amalek; after + thee, Benjamin, among thy people; out of Machir came down + governors, and out of Zebulun they that handle the pen of the + writer. + +07:005:015 And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; even Issachar, + and also Barak: he was sent on foot into the valley. For the + divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart. + +07:005:016 Why abodest thou among the sheepfolds, to hear the bleatings + of the flocks? For the divisions of Reuben there were great + searchings of heart. + +07:005:017 Gilead abode beyond Jordan: and why did Dan remain in ships? + Asher continued on the sea shore, and abode in his breaches. + +07:005:018 Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives + unto the death in the high places of the field. + +07:005:019 The kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in + Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money. + +07:005:020 They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought + against Sisera. + +07:005:021 The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the + river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength. + +07:005:022 Then were the horsehoofs broken by the means of the pransings, + the pransings of their mighty ones. + +07:005:023 Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the LORD, curse ye bitterly + the inhabitants thereof; because they came not to the help of + the LORD, to the help of the LORD against the mighty. + +07:005:024 Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite + be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent. + +07:005:025 He asked water, and she gave him milk; she brought forth + butter in a lordly dish. + +07:005:026 She put her hand to the nail, and her right hand to the + workmen's hammer; and with the hammer she smote Sisera, she + smote off his head, when she had pierced and stricken through + his temples. + +07:005:027 At her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay down: at her feet he + bowed, he fell: where he bowed, there he fell down dead. + +07:005:028 The mother of Sisera looked out at a window, and cried through + the lattice, Why is his chariot so long in coming? why tarry + the wheels of his chariots? + +07:005:029 Her wise ladies answered her, yea, she returned answer to + herself, + +07:005:030 Have they not sped? have they not divided the prey; to every + man a damsel or two; to Sisera a prey of divers colours, a + prey of divers colours of needlework, of divers colours of + needlework on both sides, meet for the necks of them that take + the spoil? + +07:005:031 So let all thine enemies perish, O LORD: but let them that + love him be as the sun when he goeth forth in his might. And + the land had rest forty years. + +07:006:001 And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD: + and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian seven + years. + +07:006:002 And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because + of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens + which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds. + +07:006:003 And so it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came + up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the east, even + they came up against them; + +07:006:004 And they encamped against them, and destroyed the increase of + the earth, till thou come unto Gaza, and left no sustenance + for Israel, neither sheep, nor ox, nor ass. + +07:006:005 For they came up with their cattle and their tents, and they + came as grasshoppers for multitude; for both they and their + camels were without number: and they entered into the land to + destroy it. + +07:006:006 And Israel was greatly impoverished because of the Midianites; + and the children of Israel cried unto the LORD. + +07:006:007 And it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried unto + the LORD because of the Midianites, + +07:006:008 That the LORD sent a prophet unto the children of Israel, + which said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I + brought you up from Egypt, and brought you forth out of the + house of bondage; + +07:006:009 And I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out + of the hand of all that oppressed you, and drave them out from + before you, and gave you their land; + +07:006:010 And I said unto you, I am the LORD your God; fear not the gods + of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but ye have not + obeyed my voice. + +07:006:011 And there came an angel of the LORD, and sat under an oak + which was in Ophrah, that pertained unto Joash the Abiezrite: + and his son Gideon threshed wheat by the winepress, to hide it + from the Midianites. + +07:006:012 And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto + him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour. + +07:006:013 And Gideon said unto him, Oh my Lord, if the LORD be with us, + why then is all this befallen us? and where be all his + miracles which our fathers told us of, saying, Did not the + LORD bring us up from Egypt? but now the LORD hath forsaken + us, and delivered us into the hands of the Midianites. + +07:006:014 And the LORD looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, + and thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites: + have not I sent thee? + +07:006:015 And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save + Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the + least in my father's house. + +07:006:016 And the LORD said unto him, Surely I will be with thee, and + thou shalt smite the Midianites as one man. + +07:006:017 And he said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, + then shew me a sign that thou talkest with me. + +07:006:018 Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, and + bring forth my present, and set it before thee. And he said, I + will tarry until thou come again. + +07:006:019 And Gideon went in, and made ready a kid, and unleavened cakes + of an ephah of flour: the flesh he put in a basket, and he put + the broth in a pot, and brought it out unto him under the oak, + and presented it. + +07:006:020 And the angel of God said unto him, Take the flesh and the + unleavened cakes, and lay them upon this rock, and pour out + the broth. And he did so. + +07:006:021 Then the angel of the LORD put forth the end of the staff that + was in his hand, and touched the flesh and the unleavened + cakes; and there rose up fire out of the rock, and consumed + the flesh and the unleavened cakes. Then the angel of the LORD + departed out of his sight. + +07:006:022 And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the LORD, + Gideon said, Alas, O LORD God! for because I have seen an + angel of the LORD face to face. + +07:006:023 And the LORD said unto him, Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou + shalt not die. + +07:006:024 Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it + Jehovahshalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the + Abiezrites. + +07:006:025 And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto + him, Take thy father's young bullock, even the second bullock + of seven years old, and throw down the altar of Baal that thy + father hath, and cut down the grove that is by it: + +07:006:026 And build an altar unto the LORD thy God upon the top of this + rock, in the ordered place, and take the second bullock, and + offer a burnt sacrifice with the wood of the grove which thou + shalt cut down. + +07:006:027 Then Gideon took ten men of his servants, and did as the LORD + had said unto him: and so it was, because he feared his + father's household, and the men of the city, that he could not + do it by day, that he did it by night. + +07:006:028 And when the men of the city arose early in the morning, + behold, the altar of Baal was cast down, and the grove was cut + down that was by it, and the second bullock was offered upon + the altar that was built. + +07:006:029 And they said one to another, Who hath done this thing? And + when they enquired and asked, they said, Gideon the son of + Joash hath done this thing. + +07:006:030 Then the men of the city said unto Joash, Bring out thy son, + that he may die: because he hath cast down the altar of Baal, + and because he hath cut down the grove that was by it. + +07:006:031 And Joash said unto all that stood against him, Will ye plead + for Baal? will ye save him? he that will plead for him, let + him be put to death whilst it is yet morning: if he be a god, + let him plead for himself, because one hath cast down his + altar. + +07:006:032 Therefore on that day he called him Jerubbaal, saying, Let + Baal plead against him, because he hath thrown down his altar. + +07:006:033 Then all the Midianites and the Amalekites and the children of + the east were gathered together, and went over, and pitched in + the valley of Jezreel. + +07:006:034 But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a + trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him. + +07:006:035 And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh; who also was + gathered after him: and he sent messengers unto Asher, and + unto Zebulun, and unto Naphtali; and they came up to meet + them. + +07:006:036 And Gideon said unto God, If thou wilt save Israel by mine + hand, as thou hast said, + +07:006:037 Behold, I will put a fleece of wool in the floor; and if the + dew be on the fleece only, and it be dry upon all the earth + beside, then shall I know that thou wilt save Israel by mine + hand, as thou hast said. + +07:006:038 And it was so: for he rose up early on the morrow, and thrust + the fleece together, and wringed the dew out of the fleece, a + bowl full of water. + +07:006:039 And Gideon said unto God, Let not thine anger be hot against + me, and I will speak but this once: let me prove, I pray thee, + but this once with the fleece; let it now be dry only upon the + fleece, and upon all the ground let there be dew. + +07:006:040 And God did so that night: for it was dry upon the fleece + only, and there was dew on all the ground. + +07:007:001 Then Jerubbaal, who is Gideon, and all the people that were + with him, rose up early, and pitched beside the well of Harod: + so that the host of the Midianites were on the north side of + them, by the hill of Moreh, in the valley. + +07:007:002 And the LORD said unto Gideon, The people that are with thee + are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hands, + lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand + hath saved me. + +07:007:003 Now therefore go to, proclaim in the ears of the people, + saying, Whosoever is fearful and afraid, let him return and + depart early from mount Gilead. And there returned of the + people twenty and two thousand; and there remained ten + thousand. + +07:007:004 And the LORD said unto Gideon, The people are yet too many; + bring them down unto the water, and I will try them for thee + there: and it shall be, that of whom I say unto thee, This + shall go with thee, the same shall go with thee; and of + whomsoever I say unto thee, This shall not go with thee, the + same shall not go. + +07:007:005 So he brought down the people unto the water: and the LORD + said unto Gideon, Every one that lappeth of the water with his + tongue, as a dog lappeth, him shalt thou set by himself; + likewise every one that boweth down upon his knees to drink. + +07:007:006 And the number of them that lapped, putting their hand to + their mouth, were three hundred men: but all the rest of the + people bowed down upon their knees to drink water. + +07:007:007 And the LORD said unto Gideon, By the three hundred men that + lapped will I save you, and deliver the Midianites into thine + hand: and let all the other people go every man unto his + place. + +07:007:008 So the people took victuals in their hand, and their trumpets: + and he sent all the rest of Israel every man unto his tent, + and retained those three hundred men: and the host of Midian + was beneath him in the valley. + +07:007:009 And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto + him, Arise, get thee down unto the host; for I have delivered + it into thine hand. + +07:007:010 But if thou fear to go down, go thou with Phurah thy servant + down to the host: + +07:007:011 And thou shalt hear what they say; and afterward shall thine + hands be strengthened to go down unto the host. Then went he + down with Phurah his servant unto the outside of the armed men + that were in the host. + +07:007:012 And the Midianites and the Amalekites and all the children of + the east lay along in the valley like grasshoppers for + multitude; and their camels were without number, as the sand + by the sea side for multitude. + +07:007:013 And when Gideon was come, behold, there was a man that told a + dream unto his fellow, and said, Behold, I dreamed a dream, + and, lo, a cake of barley bread tumbled into the host of + Midian, and came unto a tent, and smote it that it fell, and + overturned it, that the tent lay along. + +07:007:014 And his fellow answered and said, This is nothing else save + the sword of Gideon the son of Joash, a man of Israel: for + into his hand hath God delivered Midian, and all the host. + +07:007:015 And it was so, when Gideon heard the telling of the dream, and + the interpretation thereof, that he worshipped, and returned + into the host of Israel, and said, Arise; for the LORD hath + delivered into your hand the host of Midian. + +07:007:016 And he divided the three hundred men into three companies, and + he put a trumpet in every man's hand, with empty pitchers, and + lamps within the pitchers. + +07:007:017 And he said unto them, Look on me, and do likewise: and, + behold, when I come to the outside of the camp, it shall be + that, as I do, so shall ye do. + +07:007:018 When I blow with a trumpet, I and all that are with me, then + blow ye the trumpets also on every side of all the camp, and + say, The sword of the LORD, and of Gideon. + +07:007:019 So Gideon, and the hundred men that were with him, came unto + the outside of the camp in the beginning of the middle watch; + and they had but newly set the watch: and they blew the + trumpets, and brake the pitchers that were in their hands. + +07:007:020 And the three companies blew the trumpets, and brake the + pitchers, and held the lamps in their left hands, and the + trumpets in their right hands to blow withal: and they cried, + The sword of the LORD, and of Gideon. + +07:007:021 And they stood every man in his place round about the camp; + and all the host ran, and cried, and fled. + +07:007:022 And the three hundred blew the trumpets, and the LORD set + every man's sword against his fellow, even throughout all the + host: and the host fled to Bethshittah in Zererath, and to the + border of Abelmeholah, unto Tabbath. + +07:007:023 And the men of Israel gathered themselves together out of + Naphtali, and out of Asher, and out of all Manasseh, and + pursued after the Midianites. + +07:007:024 And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, + saying, come down against the Midianites, and take before them + the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan. Then all the men of + Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters unto + Bethbarah and Jordan. + +07:007:025 And they took two princes of the Midianites, Oreb and Zeeb; + and they slew Oreb upon the rock Oreb, and Zeeb they slew at + the winepress of Zeeb, and pursued Midian, and brought the + heads of Oreb and Zeeb to Gideon on the other side Jordan. + +07:008:001 And the men of Ephraim said unto him, Why hast thou served us + thus, that thou calledst us not, when thou wentest to fight + with the Midianites? And they did chide with him sharply. + +07:008:002 And he said unto them, What have I done now in comparison of + you? Is not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than + the vintage of Abiezer? + +07:008:003 God hath delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb + and Zeeb: and what was I able to do in comparison of you? Then + their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that. + +07:008:004 And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three + hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them. + +07:008:005 And he said unto the men of Succoth, Give, I pray you, loaves + of bread unto the people that follow me; for they be faint, + and I am pursuing after Zebah and Zalmunna, kings of Midian. + +07:008:006 And the princes of Succoth said, Are the hands of Zebah and + Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto + thine army? + +07:008:007 And Gideon said, Therefore when the LORD hath delivered Zebah + and Zalmunna into mine hand, then I will tear your flesh with + the thorns of the wilderness and with briers. + +07:008:008 And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them likewise: + and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had + answered him. + +07:008:009 And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come + again in peace, I will break down this tower. + +07:008:010 Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor, and their hosts with + them, about fifteen thousand men, all that were left of all + the hosts of the children of the east: for there fell an + hundred and twenty thousand men that drew sword. + +07:008:011 And Gideon went up by the way of them that dwelt in tents on + the east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and smote the host; for the + host was secure. + +07:008:012 And when Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued after them, and + took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and + discomfited all the host. + +07:008:013 And Gideon the son of Joash returned from battle before the + sun was up, + +07:008:014 And caught a young man of the men of Succoth, and enquired of + him: and he described unto him the princes of Succoth, and the + elders thereof, even threescore and seventeen men. + +07:008:015 And he came unto the men of Succoth, and said, Behold Zebah + and Zalmunna, with whom ye did upbraid me, saying, Are the + hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should + give bread unto thy men that are weary? + +07:008:016 And he took the elders of the city, and thorns of the + wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of + Succoth. + +07:008:017 And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the + city. + +07:008:018 Then said he unto Zebah and Zalmunna, What manner of men were + they whom ye slew at Tabor? And they answered, As thou art, so + were they; each one resembled the children of a king. + +07:008:019 And he said, They were my brethren, even the sons of my + mother: as the LORD liveth, if ye had saved them alive, I + would not slay you. + +07:008:020 And he said unto Jether his firstborn, Up, and slay them. But + the youth drew not his sword: for he feared, because he was + yet a youth. + +07:008:021 Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, Rise thou, and fall upon us: for + as the man is, so is his strength. And Gideon arose, and slew + Zebah and Zalmunna, and took away the ornaments that were on + their camels' necks. + +07:008:022 Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, + both thou, and thy son, and thy son's son also: for thou hast + delivered us from the hand of Midian. + +07:008:023 And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over you, neither + shall my son rule over you: the LORD shall rule over you. + +07:008:024 And Gideon said unto them, I would desire a request of you, + that ye would give me every man the earrings of his prey. (For + they had golden earrings, because they were Ishmaelites.) + +07:008:025 And they answered, We will willingly give them. And they + spread a garment, and did cast therein every man the earrings + of his prey. + +07:008:026 And the weight of the golden earrings that he requested was a + thousand and seven hundred shekels of gold; beside ornaments, + and collars, and purple raiment that was on the kings of + Midian, and beside the chains that were about their camels' + necks. + +07:008:027 And Gideon made an ephod thereof, and put it in his city, even + in Ophrah: and all Israel went thither a whoring after it: + which thing became a snare unto Gideon, and to his house. + +07:008:028 Thus was Midian subdued before the children of Israel, so that + they lifted up their heads no more. And the country was in + quietness forty years in the days of Gideon. + +07:008:029 And Jerubbaal the son of Joash went and dwelt in his own + house. + +07:008:030 And Gideon had threescore and ten sons of his body begotten: + for he had many wives. + +07:008:031 And his concubine that was in Shechem, she also bare him a + son, whose name he called Abimelech. + +07:008:032 And Gideon the son of Joash died in a good old age, and was + buried in the sepulchre of Joash his father, in Ophrah of the + Abiezrites. + +07:008:033 And it came to pass, as soon as Gideon was dead, that the + children of Israel turned again, and went a whoring after + Baalim, and made Baalberith their god. + +07:008:034 And the children of Israel remembered not the LORD their God, + who had delivered them out of the hands of all their enemies + on every side: + +07:008:035 Neither shewed they kindness to the house of Jerubbaal, + namely, Gideon, according to all the goodness which he had + shewed unto Israel. + +07:009:001 And Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem unto his + mother's brethren, and communed with them, and with all the + family of the house of his mother's father, saying, + +07:009:002 Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the men of Shechem, + Whether is better for you, either that all the sons of + Jerubbaal, which are threescore and ten persons, reign over + you, or that one reign over you? remember also that I am your + bone and your flesh. + +07:009:003 And his mother's brethren spake of him in the ears of all the + men of Shechem all these words: and their hearts inclined to + follow Abimelech; for they said, He is our brother. + +07:009:004 And they gave him threescore and ten pieces of silver out of + the house of Baalberith, wherewith Abimelech hired vain and + light persons, which followed him. + +07:009:005 And he went unto his father's house at Ophrah, and slew his + brethren the sons of Jerubbaal, being threescore and ten + persons, upon one stone: notwithstanding yet Jotham the + youngest son of Jerubbaal was left; for he hid himself. + +07:009:006 And all the men of Shechem gathered together, and all the + house of Millo, and went, and made Abimelech king, by the + plain of the pillar that was in Shechem. + +07:009:007 And when they told it to Jotham, he went and stood in the top + of mount Gerizim, and lifted up his voice, and cried, and said + unto them, Hearken unto me, ye men of Shechem, that God may + hearken unto you. + +07:009:008 The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and + they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us. + +07:009:009 But the olive tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, + wherewith by me they honour God and man, and go to be promoted + over the trees? + +07:009:010 And the trees said to the fig tree, Come thou, and reign over + us. + +07:009:011 But the fig tree said unto them, Should I forsake my + sweetness, and my good fruit, and go to be promoted over the + trees? + +07:009:012 Then said the trees unto the vine, Come thou, and reign over + us. + +07:009:013 And the vine said unto them, Should I leave my wine, which + cheereth God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees? + +07:009:014 Then said all the trees unto the bramble, Come thou, and reign + over us. + +07:009:015 And the bramble said unto the trees, If in truth ye anoint me + king over you, then come and put your trust in my shadow: and + if not, let fire come out of the bramble, and devour the + cedars of Lebanon. + +07:009:016 Now therefore, if ye have done truly and sincerely, in that ye + have made Abimelech king, and if ye have dealt well with + Jerubbaal and his house, and have done unto him according to + the deserving of his hands; + +07:009:017 (For my father fought for you, and adventured his life far, + and delivered you out of the hand of Midian: + +07:009:018 And ye are risen up against my father's house this day, and + have slain his sons, threescore and ten persons, upon one + stone, and have made Abimelech, the son of his maidservant, + king over the men of Shechem, because he is your brother;) + +07:009:019 If ye then have dealt truly and sincerely with Jerubbaal and + with his house this day, then rejoice ye in Abimelech, and let + him also rejoice in you: + +07:009:020 But if not, let fire come out from Abimelech, and devour the + men of Shechem, and the house of Millo; and let fire come out + from the men of Shechem, and from the house of Millo, and + devour Abimelech. + +07:009:021 And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt + there, for fear of Abimelech his brother. + +07:009:022 When Abimelech had reigned three years over Israel, + +07:009:023 Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of + Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with + Abimelech: + +07:009:024 That 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. + +07:009:025 And the men of Shechem set liers in wait for him in the top of + the mountains, and they robbed all that came along that way by + them: and it was told Abimelech. + +07:009:026 And Gaal the son of Ebed came with his brethren, and went over + to Shechem: and the men of Shechem put their confidence in + him. + +07:009:027 And they went out into the fields, and gathered their + vineyards, and trode the grapes, and made merry, and went into + the house of their god, and did eat and drink, and cursed + Abimelech. + +07:009:028 And Gaal the son of Ebed said, Who is Abimelech, and who is + Shechem, that we should serve him? is not he the son of + Jerubbaal? and Zebul his officer? serve the men of Hamor the + father of Shechem: for why should we serve him? + +07:009:029 And would to God this people were under my hand! then would I + remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase thine + army, and come out. + +07:009:030 And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal + the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled. + +07:009:031 And he sent messengers unto Abimelech privily, saying, Behold, + Gaal the son of Ebed and his brethren be come to Shechem; and, + behold, they fortify the city against thee. + +07:009:032 Now therefore up by night, thou and the people that is with + thee, and lie in wait in the field: + +07:009:033 And it shall be, that in the morning, as soon as the sun is + up, thou shalt rise early, and set upon the city: and, behold, + when he and the people that is with him come out against thee, + then mayest thou do to them as thou shalt find occasion. + +07:009:034 And Abimelech rose up, and all the people that were with him, + by night, and they laid wait against Shechem in four + companies. + +07:009:035 And Gaal the son of Ebed went out, and stood in the entering + of the gate of the city: and Abimelech rose up, and the people + that were with him, from lying in wait. + +07:009:036 And when Gaal saw the people, he said to Zebul, Behold, there + come people down from the top of the mountains. And Zebul said + unto him, Thou seest the shadow of the mountains as if they + were men. + +07:009:037 And Gaal spake again, and said, See there come people down by + the middle of the land, and another company come along by the + plain of Meonenim. + +07:009:038 Then said Zebul unto him, Where is now thy mouth, wherewith + thou saidst, Who is Abimelech, that we should serve him? is + not this the people that thou hast despised? go out, I pray + now, and fight with them. + +07:009:039 And Gaal went out before the men of Shechem, and fought with + Abimelech. + +07:009:040 And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and many + were overthrown and wounded, even unto the entering of the + gate. + +07:009:041 And Abimelech dwelt at Arumah: and Zebul thrust out Gaal and + his brethren, that they should not dwell in Shechem. + +07:009:042 And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people went out + into the field; and they told Abimelech. + +07:009:043 And he took the people, and divided them into three companies, + and laid wait in the field, and looked, and, behold, the + people were come forth out of the city; and he rose up against + them, and smote them. + +07:009:044 And Abimelech, and the company that was with him, rushed + forward, and stood in the entering of the gate of the city: + and the two other companies ran upon all the people that were + in the fields, and slew them. + +07:009:045 And Abimelech fought against the city all that day; and he + took the city, and slew the people that was therein, and beat + down the city, and sowed it with salt. + +07:009:046 And when all the men of the tower of Shechem heard that, they + entered into an hold of the house of the god Berith. + +07:009:047 And it was told Abimelech, that all the men of the tower of + Shechem were gathered together. + +07:009:048 And Abimelech gat him up to mount Zalmon, he and all the + people that were with him; and Abimelech took an axe in his + hand, and cut down a bough from the trees, and took it, and + laid it on his shoulder, and said unto the people that were + with him, What ye have seen me do, make haste, and do as I + have done. + +07:009:049 And all the people likewise cut down every man his bough, and + followed Abimelech, and put them to the hold, and set the hold + on fire upon them; so that all the men of the tower of Shechem + died also, about a thousand men and women. + +07:009:050 Then went Abimelech to Thebez, and encamped against Thebez, + and took it. + +07:009:051 But there was a strong tower within the city, and thither fled + all the men and women, and all they of the city, and shut it + to them, and gat them up to the top of the tower. + +07:009:052 And Abimelech came unto the tower, and fought against it, and + went hard unto the door of the tower to burn it with fire. + +07:009:053 And a certain woman cast a piece of a millstone upon + Abimelech's head, and all to brake his skull. + +07:009:054 Then he called hastily unto the young man his armourbearer, + and said unto him, Draw thy sword, and slay me, that men say + not of me, A women slew him. And his young man thrust him + through, and he died. + +07:009:055 And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, they + departed every man unto his place. + +07:009:056 Thus God rendered the wickedness of Abimelech, which he did + unto his father, in slaying his seventy brethren: + +07:009:057 And all the evil of the men of Shechem did God render upon + their heads: and upon them came the curse of Jotham the son of + Jerubbaal. + +07:010:001 And after Abimelech there arose to defend Israel Tola the son + of Puah, the son of Dodo, a man of Issachar; and he dwelt in + Shamir in mount Ephraim. + +07:010:002 And he judged Israel twenty and three years, and died, and was + buried in Shamir. + +07:010:003 And after him arose Jair, a Gileadite, and judged Israel + twenty and two years. + +07:010:004 And he had thirty sons that rode on thirty ass colts, and they + had thirty cities, which are called Havothjair unto this day, + which are in the land of Gilead. + +07:010:005 And Jair died, and was buried in Camon. + +07:010:006 And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the + LORD, and served Baalim, and Ashtaroth, and the gods of Syria, + and the gods of Zidon, and the gods of Moab, and the gods of + the children of Ammon, and the gods of the Philistines, and + forsook the LORD, and served not him. + +07:010:007 And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he sold + them into the hands of the Philistines, and into the hands of + the children of Ammon. + +07:010:008 And that year they vexed and oppressed the children of Israel: + eighteen years, all the children of Israel that were on the + other side Jordan in the land of the Amorites, which is in + Gilead. + +07:010:009 Moreover the children of Ammon passed over Jordan to fight + also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the + house of Ephraim; so that Israel was sore distressed. + +07:010:010 And the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, saying, We + have sinned against thee, both because we have forsaken our + God, and also served Baalim. + +07:010:011 And the LORD said unto the children of Israel, Did not I + deliver you from the Egyptians, and from the Amorites, from + the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines? + +07:010:012 The Zidonians also, and the Amalekites, and the Maonites, did + oppress you; and ye cried to me, and I delivered you out of + their hand. + +07:010:013 Yet ye have forsaken me, and served other gods: wherefore I + will deliver you no more. + +07:010:014 Go and cry unto the gods which ye have chosen; let them + deliver you in the time of your tribulation. + +07:010:015 And the children of Israel said unto the LORD, We have sinned: + do thou unto us whatsoever seemeth good unto thee; deliver us + only, we pray thee, this day. + +07:010:016 And they put away the strange gods from among them, and served + the LORD: and his soul was grieved for the misery of Israel. + +07:010:017 Then the children of Ammon were gathered together, and + encamped in Gilead. And the children of Israel assembled + themselves together, and encamped in Mizpeh. + +07:010:018 And the people and princes of Gilead said one to another, What + man is he that will begin to fight against the children of + Ammon? he shall be head over all the inhabitants of Gilead. + +07:011:001 Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valour, and he + was the son of an harlot: and Gilead begat Jephthah. + +07:011:002 And Gilead's wife bare him sons; and his wife's sons grew up, + and they thrust out Jephthah, and said unto him, Thou shalt + not inherit in our father's house; for thou art the son of a + strange woman. + +07:011:003 Then Jephthah fled from his brethren, and dwelt in the land of + Tob: and there were gathered vain men to Jephthah, and went + out with him. + +07:011:004 And it came to pass in process of time, that the children of + Ammon made war against Israel. + +07:011:005 And it was so, that when the children of Ammon made war + against Israel, the elders of Gilead went to fetch Jephthah + out of the land of Tob: + +07:011:006 And they said unto Jephthah, Come, and be our captain, that we + may fight with the children of Ammon. + +07:011:007 And Jephthah said unto the elders of Gilead, Did not ye hate + me, and expel me out of my father's house? and why are ye come + unto me now when ye are in distress? + +07:011:008 And the elders of Gilead said unto Jephthah, Therefore we turn + again to thee now, that thou mayest go with us, and fight + against the children of Ammon, and be our head over all the + inhabitants of Gilead. + +07:011:009 And Jephthah said unto the elders of Gilead, If ye bring me + home again to fight against the children of Ammon, and the + LORD deliver them before me, shall I be your head? + +07:011:010 And the elders of Gilead said unto Jephthah, The LORD be + witness between us, if we do not so according to thy words. + +07:011:011 Then Jephthah went with the elders of Gilead, and the people + made him head and captain over them: and Jephthah uttered all + his words before the LORD in Mizpeh. + +07:011:012 And Jephthah sent messengers unto the king of the children of + Ammon, saying, What hast thou to do with me, that thou art + come against me to fight in my land? + +07:011:013 And the king of the children of Ammon answered unto the + messengers of Jephthah, Because Israel took away my land, when + they came up out of Egypt, from Arnon even unto Jabbok, and + unto Jordan: now therefore restore those lands again + peaceably. + +07:011:014 And Jephthah sent messengers again unto the king of the + children of Ammon: + +07:011:015 And said unto him, Thus saith Jephthah, Israel took not away + the land of Moab, nor the land of the children of Ammon: + +07:011:016 But when Israel came up from Egypt, and walked through the + wilderness unto the Red sea, and came to Kadesh; + +07:011:017 Then Israel sent messengers unto the king of Edom, saying, Let + me, I pray thee, pass through thy land: but the king of Edom + would not hearken thereto. And in like manner they sent unto + the king of Moab: but he would not consent: and Israel abode + in Kadesh. + +07:011:018 Then they went along through the wilderness, and compassed the + land of Edom, and the land of Moab, and came by the east side + of the land of Moab, and pitched on the other side of Arnon, + but came not within the border of Moab: for Arnon was the + border of Moab. + +07:011:019 And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, + the king of Heshbon; and Israel said unto him, Let us pass, we + pray thee, through thy land into my place. + +07:011:020 But Sihon trusted not Israel to pass through his coast: but + Sihon gathered all his people together, and pitched in Jahaz, + and fought against Israel. + +07:011:021 And the LORD God of Israel delivered Sihon and all his people + into the hand of Israel, and they smote them: so Israel + possessed all the land of the Amorites, the inhabitants of + that country. + +07:011:022 And they possessed all the coasts of the Amorites, from Arnon + even unto Jabbok, and from the wilderness even unto Jordan. + +07:011:023 So now the LORD God of Israel hath dispossessed the Amorites + from before his people Israel, and shouldest thou possess it? + +07:011:024 Wilt not thou possess that which Chemosh thy god giveth thee + to possess? So whomsoever the LORD our God shall drive out + from before us, them will we possess. + +07:011:025 And now art thou any thing better than Balak the son of + Zippor, king of Moab? did he ever strive against Israel, or + did he ever fight against them, + +07:011:026 While Israel dwelt in Heshbon and her towns, and in Aroer and + her towns, and in all the cities that be along by the coasts + of Arnon, three hundred years? why therefore did ye not + recover them within that time? + +07:011:027 Wherefore I have not sinned against thee, but thou doest me + wrong to war against me: the LORD the Judge be judge this day + between the children of Israel and the children of Ammon. + +07:011:028 Howbeit the king of the children of Ammon hearkened not unto + the words of Jephthah which he sent him. + +07:011:029 Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed + over Gilead, and Manasseh, and passed over Mizpeh of Gilead, + and from Mizpeh of Gilead he passed over unto the children of + Ammon. + +07:011:030 And Jephthah vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If thou + shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon into mine + hands, + +07:011:031 Then it shall be, that whatsoever cometh forth of the doors of + my house to meet me, when I return in peace from the children + of Ammon, shall surely be the LORD's, and I will offer it up + for a burnt offering. + +07:011:032 So Jephthah passed over unto the children of Ammon to fight + against them; and the LORD delivered them into his hands. + +07:011:033 And he smote them from Aroer, even till thou come to Minnith, + even twenty cities, and unto the plain of the vineyards, with + a very great slaughter. Thus the children of Ammon were + subdued before the children of Israel. + +07:011:034 And Jephthah came to Mizpeh unto his house, and, behold, his + daughter came out to meet him with timbrels and with dances: + and she was his only child; beside her he had neither son nor + daughter. + +07:011:035 And it came to pass, when he saw her, that he rent his + clothes, and said, Alas, my daughter! thou hast brought me + very low, and thou art one of them that trouble me: for I have + opened my mouth unto the LORD, and I cannot go back. + +07:011:036 And she said unto him, My father, if thou hast opened thy + mouth unto the LORD, do to me according to that which hath + proceeded out of thy mouth; forasmuch as the LORD hath taken + vengeance for thee of thine enemies, even of the children of + Ammon. + +07:011:037 And she said unto her father, Let this thing be done for me: + let me alone two months, that I may go up and down upon the + mountains, and bewail my virginity, I and my fellows. + +07:011:038 And he said, Go. And he sent her away for two months: and she + went with her companions, and bewailed her virginity upon the + mountains. + +07:011:039 And it came to pass at the end of two months, that she + returned unto her father, who did with her according to his + vow which he had vowed: and she knew no man. And it was a + custom in Israel, + +07:011:040 That the daughters of Israel went yearly to lament the + daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in a year. + +07:012:001 And the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and went + northward, and said unto Jephthah, Wherefore passedst thou + over to fight against the children of Ammon, and didst not + call us to go with thee? we will burn thine house upon thee + with fire. + +07:012:002 And Jephthah said unto them, I and my people were at great + strife with the children of Ammon; and when I called you, ye + delivered me not out of their hands. + +07:012:003 And when I saw that ye delivered me not, I put my life in my + hands, and passed over against the children of Ammon, and the + LORD delivered them into my hand: wherefore then are ye come + up unto me this day, to fight against me? + +07:012:004 Then Jephthah gathered together all the men of Gilead, and + fought with Ephraim: and the men of Gilead smote Ephraim, + because they said, Ye Gileadites are fugitives of Ephraim + among the Ephraimites, and among the Manassites. + +07:012:005 And the Gileadites took the passages of Jordan before the + Ephraimites: and it was so, that when those Ephraimites which + were escaped said, Let me go over; that the men of Gilead said + unto him, Art thou an Ephraimite? If he said, Nay; + +07:012:006 Then said they unto him, Say now Shibboleth: and he said + Sibboleth: for he could not frame to pronounce it right. Then + they took him, and slew him at the passages of Jordan: and + there fell at that time of the Ephraimites forty and two + thousand. + +07:012:007 And Jephthah judged Israel six years. Then died Jephthah the + Gileadite, and was buried in one of the cities of Gilead. + +07:012:008 And after him Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel. + +07:012:009 And he had thirty sons, and thirty daughters, whom he sent + abroad, and took in thirty daughters from abroad for his sons. + And he judged Israel seven years. + +07:012:010 Then died Ibzan, and was buried at Bethlehem. + +07:012:011 And after him Elon, a Zebulonite, judged Israel; and he judged + Israel ten years. + +07:012:012 And Elon the Zebulonite died, and was buried in Aijalon in the + country of Zebulun. + +07:012:013 And after him Abdon the son of Hillel, a Pirathonite, judged + Israel. + +07:012:014 And he had forty sons and thirty nephews, that rode on + threescore and ten ass colts: and he judged Israel eight + years. + +07:012:015 And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was + buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of the + Amalekites. + +07:013:001 And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the + LORD; and the LORD delivered them into the hand of the + Philistines forty years. + +07:013:002 And there was a certain man of Zorah, of the family of the + Danites, whose name was Manoah; and his wife was barren, and + bare not. + +07:013:003 And the angel of the LORD appeared unto the woman, and said + unto her, Behold now, thou art barren, and bearest not: but + thou shalt conceive, and bear a son. + +07:013:004 Now therefore beware, I pray thee, and drink not wine nor + strong drink, and eat not any unclean thing: + +07:013:005 For, lo, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and no razor + shall come on his head: for the child shall be a Nazarite unto + God from the womb: and he shall begin to deliver Israel out of + the hand of the Philistines. + +07:013:006 Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, A man of God + came unto me, and his countenance was like the countenance of + an angel of God, very terrible: but I asked him not whence he + was, neither told he me his name: + +07:013:007 But he said unto me, Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a + son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, neither eat any + unclean thing: for the child shall be a Nazarite to God from + the womb to the day of his death. + +07:013:008 Then Manoah intreated the LORD, and said, O my Lord, let the + man of God which thou didst send come again unto us, and teach + us what we shall do unto the child that shall be born. + +07:013:009 And God hearkened to the voice of Manoah; and the angel of God + came again unto the woman as she sat in the field: but Manoah + her husband was not with her. + +07:013:010 And the woman made haste, and ran, and shewed her husband, and + said unto him, Behold, the man hath appeared unto me, that + came unto me the other day. + +07:013:011 And Manoah arose, and went after his wife, and came to the + man, and said unto him, Art thou the man that spakest unto the + woman? And he said, I am. + +07:013:012 And Manoah said, Now let thy words come to pass. How shall we + order the child, and how shall we do unto him? + +07:013:013 And the angel of the LORD said unto Manoah, Of all that I said + unto the woman let her beware. + +07:013:014 She may not eat of any thing that cometh of the vine, neither + let her drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing: + all that I commanded her let her observe. + +07:013:015 And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD, I pray thee, let + us detain thee, until we shall have made ready a kid for thee. + +07:013:016 And the angel of the LORD said unto Manoah, Though thou detain + me, I will not eat of thy bread: and if thou wilt offer a + burnt offering, thou must offer it unto the LORD. For Manoah + knew not that he was an angel of the LORD. + +07:013:017 And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD, What is thy name, + that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour? + +07:013:018 And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Why askest thou thus + after my name, seeing it is secret? + +07:013:019 So Manoah took a kid with a meat offering, and offered it upon + a rock unto the LORD: and the angel did wonderously; and + Manoah and his wife looked on. + +07:013:020 For it came to pass, when the flame went up toward heaven from + off the altar, that the angel of the LORD ascended in the + flame of the altar. And Manoah and his wife looked on it, and + fell on their faces to the ground. + +07:013:021 But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to + his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD. + +07:013:022 And Manoah said unto his wife, We shall surely die, because we + have seen God. + +07:013:023 But his wife said unto him, If the LORD were pleased to kill + us, he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat + offering at our hands, neither would he have shewed us all + these things, nor would as at this time have told us such + things as these. + +07:013:024 And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the + child grew, and the LORD blessed him. + +07:013:025 And the Spirit of the LORD began to move him at times in the + camp of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol. + +07:014:001 And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of + the daughters of the Philistines. + +07:014:002 And he came up, and told his father and his mother, and said, + I have seen a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the + Philistines: now therefore get her for me to wife. + +07:014:003 Then his father and his mother said unto him, Is there never a + woman among the daughters of thy brethren, or among all my + people, that thou goest to take a wife of the uncircumcised + Philistines? And Samson said unto his father, Get her for me; + for she pleaseth me well. + +07:014:004 But his father and his mother knew not that it was of the + LORD, that he sought an occasion against the Philistines: for + at that time the Philistines had dominion over Israel. + +07:014:005 Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to + Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a + young lion roared against him. + +07:014:006 And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he rent + him as he would have rent a kid, and he had nothing in his + hand: but he told not his father or his mother what he had + done. + +07:014:007 And he went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased + Samson well. + +07:014:008 And after a time he returned to take her, and he turned aside + to see the carcase of the lion: and, behold, there was a swarm + of bees and honey in the carcase of the lion. + +07:014:009 And he took thereof in his hands, and went on eating, and came + to his father and mother, and he gave them, and they did eat: + but he told not them that he had taken the honey out of the + carcase of the lion. + +07:014:010 So his father went down unto the woman: and Samson made there + a feast; for so used the young men to do. + +07:014:011 And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought + thirty companions to be with him. + +07:014:012 And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto + you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days + of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty + sheets and thirty change of garments: + +07:014:013 But if ye cannot declare it me, then shall ye give me thirty + sheets and thirty change of garments. And they said unto him, + Put forth thy riddle, that we may hear it. + +07:014:014 And he said unto them, Out of the eater came forth meat, and + out of the strong came forth sweetness. And they could not in + three days expound the riddle. + +07:014:015 And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they said unto + Samson's wife, Entice thy husband, that he may declare unto us + the riddle, lest we burn thee and thy father's house with + fire: have ye called us to take that we have? is it not so? + +07:014:016 And Samson's wife wept before him, and said, Thou dost but + hate me, and lovest me not: thou hast put forth a riddle unto + the children of my people, and hast not told it me. And he + said unto her, Behold, I have not told it my father nor my + mother, and shall I tell it thee? + +07:014:017 And she wept before him the seven days, while their feast + lasted: and it came to pass on the seventh day, that he told + her, because she lay sore upon him: and she told the riddle to + the children of her people. + +07:014:018 And the men of the city said unto him on the seventh day + before the sun went down, What is sweeter than honey? And what + is stronger than a lion? and he said unto them, If ye had not + plowed with my heifer, ye had not found out my riddle. + +07:014:019 And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he went down to + Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, + and gave change of garments unto them which expounded the + riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his + father's house. + +07:014:020 But Samson's wife was given to his companion, whom he had used + as his friend. + +07:015:001 But it came to pass within a while after, in the time of wheat + harvest, that Samson visited his wife with a kid; and he said, + I will go in to my wife into the chamber. But her father would + not suffer him to go in. + +07:015:002 And her father said, I verily thought that thou hadst utterly + hated her; therefore I gave her to thy companion: is not her + younger sister fairer than she? take her, I pray thee, instead + of her. + +07:015:003 And Samson said concerning them, Now shall I be more blameless + than the Philistines, though I do them a displeasure. + +07:015:004 And Samson went and caught three hundred foxes, and took + firebrands, and turned tail to tail, and put a firebrand in + the midst between two tails. + +07:015:005 And when he had set the brands on fire, he let them go into + the standing corn of the Philistines, and burnt up both the + shocks, and also the standing corn, with the vineyards and + olives. + +07:015:006 Then the Philistines said, Who hath done this? And they + answered, Samson, the son in law of the Timnite, because he + had taken his wife, and given her to his companion. And the + Philistines came up, and burnt her and her father with fire. + +07:015:007 And Samson said unto them, Though ye have done this, yet will + I be avenged of you, and after that I will cease. + +07:015:008 And he smote them hip and thigh with a great slaughter: and he + went down and dwelt in the top of the rock Etam. + +07:015:009 Then the Philistines went up, and pitched in Judah, and spread + themselves in Lehi. + +07:015:010 And the men of Judah said, Why are ye come up against us? And + they answered, To bind Samson are we come up, to do to him as + he hath done to us. + +07:015:011 Then three thousand men of Judah went to the top of the rock + Etam, and said to Samson, Knowest thou not that the + Philistines are rulers over us? what is this that thou hast + done unto us? And he said unto them, As they did unto me, so + have I done unto them. + +07:015:012 And they said unto him, We are come down to bind thee, that we + may deliver thee into the hand of the Philistines. And Samson + said unto them, Swear unto me, that ye will not fall upon me + yourselves. + +07:015:013 And they spake unto him, saying, No; but we will bind thee + fast, and deliver thee into their hand: but surely we will not + kill thee. And they bound him with two new cords, and brought + him up from the rock. + +07:015:014 And when he came unto Lehi, the Philistines shouted against + him: and the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and + the cords that were upon his arms became as flax that was + burnt with fire, and his bands loosed from off his hands. + +07:015:015 And he found a new jawbone of an ass, and put forth his hand, + and took it, and slew a thousand men therewith. + +07:015:016 And Samson said, With the jawbone of an ass, heaps upon heaps, + with the jaw of an ass have I slain a thousand men. + +07:015:017 And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking, that + he cast away the jawbone out of his hand, and called that + place Ramathlehi. + +07:015:018 And he was sore athirst, and called on the LORD, and said, + Thou hast given this great deliverance into the hand of thy + servant: and now shall I die for thirst, and fall into the + hand of the uncircumcised? + +07:015:019 But God clave an hollow place that was in the jaw, and there + came water thereout; and when he had drunk, his spirit came + again, and he revived: wherefore he called the name thereof + Enhakkore, which is in Lehi unto this day. + +07:015:020 And he judged Israel in the days of the Philistines twenty + years. + +07:016:001 Then went Samson to Gaza, and saw there an harlot, and went in + unto her. + +07:016:002 And it was told the Gazites, saying, Samson is come hither. + And they compassed him in, and laid wait for him all night in + the gate of the city, and were quiet all the night, saying, In + the morning, when it is day, we shall kill him. + +07:016:003 And Samson lay till midnight, and arose at midnight, and took + the doors of the gate of the city, and the two posts, and went + away with them, bar and all, and put them upon his shoulders, + and carried them up to the top of an hill that is before + Hebron. + +07:016:004 And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the + valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah. + +07:016:005 And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said + unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great strength + lieth, and by what means we may prevail against him, that we + may bind him to afflict him; and we will give thee every one + of us eleven hundred pieces of silver. + +07:016:006 And Delilah said to Samson, Tell me, I pray thee, wherein thy + great strength lieth, and wherewith thou mightest be bound to + afflict thee. + +07:016:007 And Samson said unto her, If they bind me with seven green + withs that were never dried, then shall I be weak, and be as + another man. + +07:016:008 Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven + green withs which had not been dried, and she bound him with + them. + +07:016:009 Now there were men lying in wait, abiding with her in the + chamber. And she said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, + Samson. And he brake the withs, as a thread of tow is broken + when it toucheth the fire. So his strength was not known. + +07:016:010 And Delilah said unto Samson, Behold, thou hast mocked me, and + told me lies: now tell me, I pray thee, wherewith thou + mightest be bound. + +07:016:011 And he said unto her, If they bind me fast with new ropes that + never were occupied, then shall I be weak, and be as another + man. + +07:016:012 Delilah therefore took new ropes, and bound him therewith, and + said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And there + were liers in wait abiding in the chamber. And he brake them + from off his arms like a thread. + +07:016:013 And 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. + +07:016:014 And she fastened it with the pin, and said unto him, The + Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awaked out of his + sleep, and went away with the pin of the beam, and with the + web. + +07:016:015 And she said unto him, How canst thou say, I love thee, when + thine heart is not with me? thou hast mocked me these three + times, and hast not told me wherein thy great strength lieth. + +07:016:016 And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her + words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death; + +07:016:017 That he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath + not come a razor upon mine head; for I have been a Nazarite + unto God from my mother's womb: if I be shaven, then my + strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be like + any other man. + +07:016:018 And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she + sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come + up this once, for he hath shewed me all his heart. Then the + lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and brought money + in their hand. + +07:016:019 And she made him sleep upon her knees; and she called for a + man, and she caused him to shave off the seven locks of his + head; and she began to afflict him, and his strength went from + him. + +07:016:020 And she said, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he + awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other + times before, and shake myself. And he wist not that the LORD + was departed from him. + +07:016:021 But the Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, and + brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brass; + and he did grind in the prison house. + +07:016:022 Howbeit the hair of his head began to grow again after he was + shaven. + +07:016:023 Then the lords of the Philistines gathered them together for + to offer a great sacrifice unto Dagon their god, and to + rejoice: for they said, Our god hath delivered Samson our + enemy into our hand. + +07:016:024 And when the people saw him, they praised their god: for they + said, Our god hath delivered into our hands our enemy, and the + destroyer of our country, which slew many of us. + +07:016:025 And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they + said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they + called for Samson out of the prison house; and he made them + sport: and they set him between the pillars. + +07:016:026 And Samson said unto the lad that held him by the hand, Suffer + me that I may feel the pillars whereupon the house standeth, + that I may lean upon them. + +07:016:027 Now the house was full of men and women; and all the lords of + the Philistines were there; and there were upon the roof about + three thousand men and women, that beheld while Samson made + sport. + +07:016:028 And Samson called unto the LORD, and said, O Lord God, + remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only + this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the + Philistines for my two eyes. + +07:016:029 And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the + house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his + right hand, and of the other with his left. + +07:016:030 And Samson said, Let me die with the Philistines. And he bowed + himself with all his might; and the house fell upon the lords, + and upon all the people that were therein. So the dead which + he slew at his death were more than they which he slew in his + life. + +07:016:031 Then his brethren and all the house of his father came down, + and took him, and brought him up, and buried him between Zorah + and Eshtaol in the buryingplace of Manoah his father. And he + judged Israel twenty years. + +07:017:001 And there was a man of mount Ephraim, whose name was Micah. + +07:017:002 And he said unto his mother, The eleven hundred shekels of + silver that were taken from thee, about which thou cursedst, + and spakest of also in mine ears, behold, the silver is with + me; I took it. And his mother said, Blessed be thou of the + LORD, my son. + +07:017:003 And when he had restored the eleven hundred shekels of silver + to his mother, his mother said, I had wholly dedicated the + silver unto the LORD from my hand for my son, to make a graven + image and a molten image: now therefore I will restore it unto + thee. + +07:017:004 Yet he restored the money unto his mother; and his mother took + two hundred shekels of silver, and gave them to the founder, + who made thereof a graven image and a molten image: and they + were in the house of Micah. + +07:017:005 And the man Micah had an house of gods, and made an ephod, and + teraphim, and consecrated one of his sons, who became his + priest. + +07:017:006 In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did + that which was right in his own eyes. + +07:017:007 And there was a young man out of Bethlehemjudah of the family + of Judah, who was a Levite, and he sojourned there. + +07:017:008 And the man departed out of the city from Bethlehemjudah to + sojourn where he could find a place: and he came to mount + Ephraim to the house of Micah, as he journeyed. + +07:017:009 And Micah said unto him, Whence comest thou? And he said unto + him, I am a Levite of Bethlehemjudah, and I go to sojourn + where I may find a place. + +07:017:010 And Micah said unto him, Dwell with me, and be unto me a + father and a priest, and I will give thee ten shekels of + silver by the year, and a suit of apparel, and thy victuals. + So the Levite went in. + +07:017:011 And the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the + young man was unto him as one of his sons. + +07:017:012 And Micah consecrated the Levite; and the young man became his + priest, and was in the house of Micah. + +07:017:013 Then said Micah, Now know I that the LORD will do me good, + seeing I have a Levite to my priest. + +07:018:001 In those days there was no king in Israel: and in those days + the tribe of the Danites sought them an inheritance to dwell + in; for unto that day all their inheritance had not fallen + unto them among the tribes of Israel. + +07:018:002 And the children of Dan sent of their family five men from + their coasts, men of valour, from Zorah, and from Eshtaol, to + spy out the land, and to search it; and they said unto them, + Go, search the land: who when they came to mount Ephraim, to + the house of Micah, they lodged there. + +07:018:003 When they were by the house of Micah, they knew the voice of + the young man the Levite: and they turned in thither, and said + unto him, Who brought thee hither? and what makest thou in + this place? and what hast thou here? + +07:018:004 And he said unto them, Thus and thus dealeth Micah with me, + and hath hired me, and I am his priest. + +07:018:005 And they said unto him, Ask counsel, we pray thee, of God, + that we may know whether our way which we go shall be + prosperous. + +07:018:006 And the priest said unto them, Go in peace: before the LORD is + your way wherein ye go. + +07:018:007 Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the + people that were therein, how they dwelt careless, after the + manner of the Zidonians, quiet and secure; and there was no + magistrate in the land, that might put them to shame in any + thing; and they were far from the Zidonians, and had no + business with any man. + +07:018:008 And they came unto their brethren to Zorah and Eshtaol: and + their brethren said unto them, What say ye? + +07:018:009 And they said, Arise, that we may go up against them: for we + have seen the land, and, behold, it is very good: and are ye + still? be not slothful to go, and to enter to possess the + land. + +07:018:010 When ye go, ye shall come unto a people secure, and to a large + land: for God hath given it into your hands; a place where + there is no want of any thing that is in the earth. + +07:018:011 And there went from thence of the family of the Danites, out + of Zorah and out of Eshtaol, six hundred men appointed with + weapons of war. + +07:018:012 And they went up, and pitched in Kirjathjearim, in Judah: + wherefore they called that place Mahanehdan unto this day: + behold, it is behind Kirjathjearim. + +07:018:013 And they passed thence unto mount Ephraim, and came unto the + house of Micah. + +07:018:014 Then answered the five men that went to spy out the country of + Laish, and said unto their brethren, Do ye know that there is + in these houses an ephod, and teraphim, and a graven image, + and a molten image? now therefore consider what ye have to do. + +07:018:015 And they turned thitherward, and came to the house of the + young man the Levite, even unto the house of Micah, and + saluted him. + +07:018:016 And the six hundred men appointed with their weapons of war, + which were of the children of Dan, stood by the entering of + the gate. + +07:018:017 And the five men that went to spy out the land went up, and + came in thither, and took the graven image, and the ephod, and + the teraphim, and the molten image: and the priest stood in + the entering of the gate with the six hundred men that were + appointed with weapons of war. + +07:018:018 And these went into Micah's house, and fetched the carved + image, the ephod, and the teraphim, and the molten image. Then + said the priest unto them, What do ye? + +07:018:019 And they said unto him, Hold thy peace, lay thine hand upon + thy mouth, and go with us, and be to us a father and a priest: + is it better for thee to be a priest unto the house of one + man, or that thou be a priest unto a tribe and a family in + Israel? + +07:018:020 And the priest's heart was glad, and he took the ephod, and + the teraphim, and the graven image, and went in the midst of + the people. + +07:018:021 So they turned and departed, and put the little ones and the + cattle and the carriage before them. + +07:018:022 And when they were a good way from the house of Micah, the men + that were in the houses near to Micah's house were gathered + together, and overtook the children of Dan. + +07:018:023 And they cried unto the children of Dan. And they turned their + faces, and said unto Micah, What aileth thee, that thou comest + with such a company? + +07:018:024 And he said, Ye have taken away my gods which I made, and the + priest, and ye are gone away: and what have I more? and what + is this that ye say unto me, What aileth thee? + +07:018:025 And the children of Dan said unto him, Let not thy voice be + heard among us, lest angry fellows run upon thee, and thou + lose thy life, with the lives of thy household. + +07:018:026 And the children of Dan went their way: and when Micah saw + that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back + unto his house. + +07:018:027 And they took the things which Micah had made, and the priest + which he had, and came unto Laish, unto a people that were at + quiet and secure: and they smote them with the edge of the + sword, and burnt the city with fire. + +07:018:028 And there was no deliverer, because it was far from Zidon, and + they had no business with any man; and it was in the valley + that lieth by Bethrehob. And they built a city, and dwelt + therein. + +07:018:029 And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of + Dan their father, who was born unto Israel: howbeit the name + of the city was Laish at the first. + +07:018:030 And the children of Dan set up the graven image: and Jonathan, + the son of Gershom, the son of Manasseh, he and his sons were + priests to the tribe of Dan until the day of the captivity of + the land. + +07:018:031 And they set them up Micah's graven image, which he made, all + the time that the house of God was in Shiloh. + +07:019:001 And it came to pass in those days, when there was no king in + Israel, that there was a certain Levite sojourning on the side + of mount Ephraim, who took to him a concubine out of + Bethlehemjudah. + +07:019:002 And his concubine played the whore against him, and went away + from him unto her father's house to Bethlehemjudah, and was + there four whole months. + +07:019:003 And her husband arose, and went after her, to speak friendly + unto her, and to bring her again, having his servant with him, + and a couple of asses: and she brought him into her father's + house: and when the father of the damsel saw him, he rejoiced + to meet him. + +07:019:004 And his father in law, the damsel's father, retained him; and + he abode with him three days: so they did eat and drink, and + lodged there. + +07:019:005 And it came to pass on the fourth day, when they arose early + in the morning, that he rose up to depart: and the damsel's + father said unto his son in law, Comfort thine heart with a + morsel of bread, and afterward go your way. + +07:019:006 And they sat down, and did eat and drink both of them + together: for the damsel's father had said unto the man, Be + content, I pray thee, and tarry all night, and let thine heart + be merry. + +07:019:007 And when the man rose up to depart, his father in law urged + him: therefore he lodged there again. + +07:019:008 And he arose early in the morning on the fifth day to depart; + and the damsel's father said, Comfort thine heart, I pray + thee. And they tarried until afternoon, and they did eat both + of them. + +07:019:009 And when the man rose up to depart, he, and his concubine, and + his servant, his father in law, the damsel's father, said unto + him, Behold, now the day draweth toward evening, I pray you + tarry all night: behold, the day groweth to an end, lodge + here, that thine heart may be merry; and to morrow get you + early on your way, that thou mayest go home. + +07:019:010 But the man would not tarry that night, but he rose up and + departed, and came over against Jebus, which is Jerusalem; and + there were with him two asses saddled, his concubine also was + with him. + +07:019:011 And when they were by Jebus, the day was far spent; and the + servant said unto his master, Come, I pray thee, and let us + turn in into this city of the Jebusites, and lodge in it. + +07:019:012 And his master said unto him, We will not turn aside hither + into the city of a stranger, that is not of the children of + Israel; we will pass over to Gibeah. + +07:019:013 And he said unto his servant, Come, and let us draw near to + one of these places to lodge all night, in Gibeah, or in + Ramah. + +07:019:014 And they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down + upon them when they were by Gibeah, which belongeth to + Benjamin. + +07:019:015 And they turned aside thither, to go in and to lodge in + Gibeah: and when he went in, he sat him down in a street of + the city: for there was no man that took them into his house + to lodging. + +07:019:016 And, behold, there came an old man from his work out of the + field at even, which was also of mount Ephraim; and he + sojourned in Gibeah: but the men of the place were Benjamites. + +07:019:017 And when he had lifted up his eyes, he saw a wayfaring man in + the street of the city: and the old man said, Whither goest + thou? and whence comest thou? + +07:019:018 And he said unto him, We are passing from Bethlehemjudah + toward the side of mount Ephraim; from thence am I: and I went + to Bethlehemjudah, but I am now going to the house of the + LORD; and there is no man that receiveth me to house. + +07:019:019 Yet there is both straw and provender for our asses; and there + is bread and wine also for me, and for thy handmaid, and for + the young man which is with thy servants: there is no want of + any thing. + +07:019:020 And the old man said, Peace be with thee; howsoever let all + thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street. + +07:019:021 So he brought him into his house, and gave provender unto the + asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink. + +07:019:022 Now as they were making their hearts merry, behold, the men of + the city, certain sons of Belial, beset the house round about, + and beat at the door, and spake to the master of the house, + the old man, saying, Bring forth the man that came into thine + house, that we may know him. + +07:019:023 And the man, the master of the house, went out unto them, and + said unto them, Nay, my brethren, nay, I pray you, do not so + wickedly; seeing that this man is come into mine house, do not + this folly. + +07:019:024 Behold, here is my daughter a maiden, and his concubine; them + I will bring out now, and humble ye them, and do with them + what seemeth good unto you: but unto this man do not so vile a + thing. + +07:019:025 But the men would not hearken to him: so the man took his + concubine, and brought her forth unto them; and they knew her, + and abused her all the night until the morning: and when the + day began to spring, they let her go. + +07:019:026 Then came the woman in the dawning of the day, and fell down + at the door of the man's house where her lord was, till it was + light. + +07:019:027 And her lord rose up in the morning, and opened the doors of + the house, and went out to go his way: and, behold, the woman + his concubine was fallen down at the door of the house, and + her hands were upon the threshold. + +07:019:028 And he said unto her, Up, and let us be going. But none + answered. Then the man took her up upon an ass, and the man + rose up, and gat him unto his place. + +07:019:029 And when he was come into his house, he took a knife, and laid + hold on his concubine, and divided her, together with her + bones, into twelve pieces, and sent her into all the coasts of + Israel. + +07:019:030 And it was so, that all that saw it said, There was no such + deed done nor seen from the day that the children of Israel + came up out of the land of Egypt unto this day: consider of + it, take advice, and speak your minds. + +07:020:001 Then all the children of Israel went out, and the congregation + was gathered together as one man, from Dan even to Beersheba, + with the land of Gilead, unto the LORD in Mizpeh. + +07:020:002 And the chief of all the people, even of all the tribes of + Israel, presented themselves in the assembly of the people of + God, four hundred thousand footmen that drew sword. + +07:020:003 (Now the children of Benjamin heard that the children of + Israel were gone up to Mizpeh.) Then said the children of + Israel, Tell us, how was this wickedness? + +07:020:004 And the Levite, the husband of the woman that was slain, + answered and said, I came into Gibeah that belongeth to + Benjamin, I and my concubine, to lodge. + +07:020:005 And the men of Gibeah rose against me, and beset the house + round about upon me by night, and thought to have slain me: + and my concubine have they forced, that she is dead. + +07:020:006 And I took my concubine, and cut her in pieces, and sent her + throughout all the country of the inheritance of Israel: for + they have committed lewdness and folly in Israel. + +07:020:007 Behold, ye are all children of Israel; give here your advice + and counsel. + +07:020:008 And all the people arose as one man, saying, We will not any + of us go to his tent, neither will we any of us turn into his + house. + +07:020:009 But now this shall be the thing which we will do to Gibeah; we + will go up by lot against it; + +07:020:010 And we will take ten men of an hundred throughout all the + tribes of Israel, and an hundred of a thousand, and a thousand + out of ten thousand, to fetch victual for the people, that + they may do, when they come to Gibeah of Benjamin, according + to all the folly that they have wrought in Israel. + +07:020:011 So all the men of Israel were gathered against the city, knit + together as one man. + +07:020:012 And the tribes of Israel sent men through all the tribe of + Benjamin, saying, What wickedness is this that is done among + you? + +07:020:013 Now therefore deliver us the men, the children of Belial, + which are in Gibeah, that we may put them to death, and put + away evil from Israel. But the children of Benjamin would not + hearken to the voice of their brethren the children of Israel. + +07:020:014 But the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together out + of the cities unto Gibeah, to go out to battle against the + children of Israel. + +07:020:015 And the children of Benjamin were numbered at that time out of + the cities twenty and six thousand men that drew sword, beside + the inhabitants of Gibeah, which were numbered seven hundred + chosen men. + +07:020:016 Among all this people there were seven hundred chosen men + lefthanded; every one could sling stones at an hair breadth, + and not miss. + +07:020:017 And the men of Israel, beside Benjamin, were numbered four + hundred thousand men that drew sword: all these were men of + war. + +07:020:018 And the children of Israel arose, and went up to the house of + God, and asked counsel of God, and said, Which of us shall go + up first to the battle against the children of Benjamin? And + the LORD said, Judah shall go up first. + +07:020:019 And the children of Israel rose up in the morning, and + encamped against Gibeah. + +07:020:020 And the men of Israel went out to battle against Benjamin; and + the men of Israel put themselves in array to fight against + them at Gibeah. + +07:020:021 And the children of Benjamin came forth out of Gibeah, and + destroyed down to the ground of the Israelites that day twenty + and two thousand men. + +07:020:022 And the people the men of Israel encouraged themselves, and + set their battle again in array in the place where they put + themselves in array the first day. + +07:020:023 (And the children of Israel went up and wept before the LORD + until even, and asked counsel of the LORD, saying, Shall I go + up again to battle against the children of Benjamin my + brother? And the LORD said, Go up against him.) + +07:020:024 And the children of Israel came near against the children of + Benjamin the second day. + +07:020:025 And Benjamin went forth against them out of Gibeah the second + day, and destroyed down to the ground of the children of + Israel again eighteen thousand men; all these drew the sword. + +07:020:026 Then all the children of Israel, and all the people, went up, + and came unto the house of God, and wept, and sat there before + the LORD, and fasted that day until even, and offered burnt + offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. + +07:020:027 And the children of Israel enquired of the LORD, (for the ark + of the covenant of God was there in those days, + +07:020:028 And Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, stood + before it in those days,) saying, Shall I yet again go out to + battle against the children of Benjamin my brother, or shall I + cease? And the LORD said, Go up; for to morrow I will deliver + them into thine hand. + +07:020:029 And Israel set liers in wait round about Gibeah. + +07:020:030 And the children of Israel went up against the children of + Benjamin on the third day, and put themselves in array against + Gibeah, as at other times. + +07:020:031 And the children of Benjamin went out against the people, and + were drawn away from the city; and they began to smite of the + people, and kill, as at other times, in the highways, of which + one goeth up to the house of God, and the other to Gibeah in + the field, about thirty men of Israel. + +07:020:032 And the children of Benjamin said, They are smitten down + before us, as at the first. But the children of Israel said, + Let us flee, and draw them from the city unto the highways. + +07:020:033 And all the men of Israel rose up out of their place, and put + themselves in array at Baaltamar: and the liers in wait of + Israel came forth out of their places, even out of the meadows + of Gibeah. + +07:020:034 And there came against Gibeah ten thousand chosen men out of + all Israel, and the battle was sore: but they knew not that + evil was near them. + +07:020:035 And the LORD smote Benjamin before Israel: and the children of + Israel destroyed of the Benjamites that day twenty and five + thousand and an hundred men: all these drew the sword. + +07:020:036 So the children of Benjamin saw that they were smitten: for + the men of Israel gave place to the Benjamites, because they + trusted unto the liers in wait which they had set beside + Gibeah. + +07:020:037 And the liers in wait hasted, and rushed upon Gibeah; and the + liers in wait drew themselves along, and smote all the city + with the edge of the sword. + +07:020:038 Now there was an appointed sign between the men of Israel and + the liers in wait, that they should make a great flame with + smoke rise up out of the city. + +07:020:039 And when the men of Israel retired in the battle, Benjamin + began to smite and kill of the men of Israel about thirty + persons: for they said, Surely they are smitten down before + us, as in the first battle. + +07:020:040 But when the flame began to arise up out of the city with a + pillar of smoke, the Benjamites looked behind them, and, + behold, the flame of the city ascended up to heaven. + +07:020:041 And when the men of Israel turned again, the men of Benjamin + were amazed: for they saw that evil was come upon them. + +07:020:042 Therefore they turned their backs before the men of Israel + unto the way of the wilderness; but the battle overtook them; + and them which came out of the cities they destroyed in the + midst of them. + +07:020:043 Thus they inclosed the Benjamites round about, and chased + them, and trode them down with ease over against Gibeah toward + the sunrising. + +07:020:044 And there fell of Benjamin eighteen thousand men; all these + were men of valour. + +07:020:045 And they turned and fled toward the wilderness unto the rock + of Rimmon: and they gleaned of them in the highways five + thousand men; and pursued hard after them unto Gidom, and slew + two thousand men of them. + +07:020:046 So that all which fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and + five thousand men that drew the sword; all these were men of + valour. + +07:020:047 But six hundred men turned and fled to the wilderness unto the + rock Rimmon, and abode in the rock Rimmon four months. + +07:020:048 And the men of Israel turned again upon the children of + Benjamin, and smote them with the edge of the sword, as well + the men of every city, as the beast, and all that came to + hand: also they set on fire all the cities that they came to. + +07:021:001 Now the men of Israel had sworn in Mizpeh, saying, There shall + not any of us give his daughter unto Benjamin to wife. + +07:021:002 And the people came to the house of God, and abode there till + even before God, and lifted up their voices, and wept sore; + +07:021:003 And said, O LORD God of Israel, why is this come to pass in + Israel, that there should be to day one tribe lacking in + Israel? + +07:021:004 And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people rose early, + and built there an altar, and offered burnt offerings and + peace offerings. + +07:021:005 And the children of Israel said, Who is there among all the + tribes of Israel that came not up with the congregation unto + the LORD? For they had made a great oath concerning him that + came not up to the LORD to Mizpeh, saying, He shall surely be + put to death. + +07:021:006 And the children of Israel repented them for Benjamin their + brother, and said, There is one tribe cut off from Israel this + day. + +07:021:007 How shall we do for wives for them that remain, seeing we have + sworn by the LORD that we will not give them of our daughters + to wives? + +07:021:008 And they said, What one is there of the tribes of Israel that + came not up to Mizpeh to the LORD? And, behold, there came + none to the camp from Jabeshgilead to the assembly. + +07:021:009 For the people were numbered, and, behold, there were none of + the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead there. + +07:021:010 And the congregation sent thither twelve thousand men of the + valiantest, and commanded them, saying, Go and smite the + inhabitants of Jabeshgilead with the edge of the sword, with + the women and the children. + +07:021:011 And this is the thing that ye shall do, Ye shall utterly + destroy every male, and every woman that hath lain by man. + +07:021:012 And they found among the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead four + hundred young virgins, that had known no man by lying with any + male: and they brought them unto the camp to Shiloh, which is + in the land of Canaan. + +07:021:013 And the whole congregation sent some to speak to the children + of Benjamin that were in the rock Rimmon, and to call + peaceably unto them. + +07:021:014 And Benjamin came again at that time; and they gave them wives + which they had saved alive of the women of Jabeshgilead: and + yet so they sufficed them not. + +07:021:015 And the people repented them for Benjamin, because that the + LORD had made a breach in the tribes of Israel. + +07:021:016 Then the elders of the congregation said, How shall we do for + wives for them that remain, seeing the women are destroyed out + of Benjamin? + +07:021:017 And they said, There must be an inheritance for them that be + escaped of Benjamin, that a tribe be not destroyed out of + Israel. + +07:021:018 Howbeit we may not give them wives of our daughters: for the + children of Israel have sworn, saying, Cursed be he that + giveth a wife to Benjamin. + +07:021:019 Then they said, Behold, there is a feast of the LORD in Shiloh + yearly in a place which is on the north side of Bethel, on the + east side of the highway that goeth up from Bethel to Shechem, + and on the south of Lebonah. + +07:021:020 Therefore they commanded the children of Benjamin, saying, Go + and lie in wait in the vineyards; + +07:021:021 And see, and, behold, if the daughters of Shiloh come out to + dance in dances, then come ye out of the vineyards, and catch + you every man his wife of the daughters of Shiloh, and go to + the land of Benjamin. + +07:021:022 And it shall be, when their fathers or their brethren come + unto us to complain, that we will say unto them, Be favourable + unto them for our sakes: because we reserved not to each man + his wife in the war: for ye did not give unto them at this + time, that ye should be guilty. + +07:021:023 And the children of Benjamin did so, and took them wives, + according to their number, of them that danced, whom they + caught: and they went and returned unto their inheritance, and + repaired the cities, and dwelt in them. + +07:021:024 And the children of Israel departed thence at that time, every + man to his tribe and to his family, and they went out from + thence every man to his inheritance. + +07:021:025 In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that + which was right in his own eyes. + +Book 08 Ruth + +08:001:001 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that + there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of + Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and + his wife, and his two sons. + +08:001:002 And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his + wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, + Ephrathites of Bethlehemjudah. And they came into the country + of Moab, and continued there. + +08:001:003 And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her + two sons. + +08:001:004 And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the + one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they + dwelled there about ten years. + +08:001:005 And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman + was left of her two sons and her husband. + +08:001:006 Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might + return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the + country of Moab how that the LORD had visited his people in + giving them bread. + +08:001:007 Wherefore she went forth out of the place where she was, and + her two daughters in law with her; and they went on the way to + return unto the land of Judah. + +08:001:008 And Naomi said unto her two daughters in law, Go, return each + to her mother's house: the LORD deal kindly with you, as ye + have dealt with the dead, and with me. + +08:001:009 The LORD grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the + house of her husband. Then she kissed them; and they lifted up + their voice, and wept. + +08:001:010 And they said unto her, Surely we will return with thee unto + thy people. + +08:001:011 And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with + me? are there yet any more sons in my womb, that they may be + your husbands? + +08:001:012 Turn again, my daughters, go your way; for I am too old to + have an husband. If I should say, I have hope, if I should + have an husband also to night, and should also bear sons; + +08:001:013 Would ye tarry for them till they were grown? would ye stay + for them from having husbands? nay, my daughters; for it + grieveth me much for your sakes that the hand of the LORD is + gone out against me. + +08:001:014 And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah + kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her. + +08:001:015 And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her + people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in + law. + +08:001:016 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from + following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and + where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my + people, and thy God my God: + +08:001:017 Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the + LORD do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee + and me. + +08:001:018 When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, + then she left speaking unto her. + +08:001:019 So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to + pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was + moved about them, and they said, Is this Naomi? + +08:001:020 And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for + the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me. + +08:001:021 I went out full and the LORD hath brought me home again empty: + why then call ye me Naomi, seeing the LORD hath testified + against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me? + +08:001:022 So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabitess, her daughter in + law, with her, which returned out of the country of Moab: and + they came to Bethlehem in the beginning of barley harvest. + +08:002:001 And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of + wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz. + +08:002:002 And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the + field, and glean ears of corn after him in whose sight I shall + find grace. And she said unto her, Go, my daughter. + +08:002:003 And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the + reapers: and her hap was to light on a part of the field + belonging unto Boaz, who was of the kindred of Elimelech. + +08:002:004 And, behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said unto the + reapers, The LORD be with you. And they answered him, The LORD + bless thee. + +08:002:005 Then said Boaz unto his servant that was set over the reapers, + Whose damsel is this? + +08:002:006 And the servant that was set over the reapers answered and + said, It is the Moabitish damsel that came back with Naomi out + of the country of Moab: + +08:002:007 And she said, I pray you, let me glean and gather after the + reapers among the sheaves: so she came, and hath continued + even from the morning until now, that she tarried a little in + the house. + +08:002:008 Then said Boaz unto Ruth, Hearest thou not, my daughter? Go + not to glean in another field, neither go from hence, but + abide here fast by my maidens: + +08:002:009 Let thine eyes be on the field that they do reap, and go thou + after them: have I not charged the young men that they shall + not touch thee? and when thou art athirst, go unto the + vessels, and drink of that which the young men have drawn. + +08:002:010 Then she fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, + and said unto him, Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that + thou shouldest take knowledge of me, seeing I am a stranger? + +08:002:011 And Boaz answered and said unto her, It hath fully been shewed + me, all that thou hast done unto thy mother in law since the + death of thine husband: and how thou hast left thy father and + thy mother, and the land of thy nativity, and art come unto a + people which thou knewest not heretofore. + +08:002:012 The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee + of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to + trust. + +08:002:013 Then she said, Let me find favour in thy sight, my lord; for + that thou hast comforted me, and for that thou hast spoken + friendly unto thine handmaid, though I be not like unto one of + thine handmaidens. + +08:002:014 And Boaz said unto her, At mealtime come thou hither, and eat + of the bread, and dip thy morsel in the vinegar. And she sat + beside the reapers: and he reached her parched corn, and she + did eat, and was sufficed, and left. + +08:002:015 And when she was risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young + men, saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and + reproach her not: + +08:002:016 And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and + leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not. + +08:002:017 So she gleaned in the field until even, and beat out that she + had gleaned: and it was about an ephah of barley. + +08:002:018 And she took it up, and went into the city: and her mother in + law saw what she had gleaned: and she brought forth, and gave + to her that she had reserved after she was sufficed. + +08:002:019 And her mother in law said unto her, Where hast thou gleaned + to day? and where wroughtest thou? blessed be he that did take + knowledge of thee. And she shewed her mother in law with whom + she had wrought, and said, The man's name with whom I wrought + to day is Boaz. + +08:002:020 And Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed be he of the + LORD, who hath not left off his kindness to the living and to + the dead. And Naomi said unto her, The man is near of kin unto + us, one of our next kinsmen. + +08:002:021 And Ruth the Moabitess said, He said unto me also, Thou shalt + keep fast by my young men, until they have ended all my + harvest. + +08:002:022 And Naomi said unto Ruth her daughter in law, It is good, my + daughter, that thou go out with his maidens, that they meet + thee not in any other field. + +08:002:023 So she kept fast by the maidens of Boaz to glean unto the end + of barley harvest and of wheat harvest; and dwelt with her + mother in law. + +08:003:001 Then Naomi her mother in law said unto her, My daughter, shall + I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee? + +08:003:002 And now is not Boaz of our kindred, with whose maidens thou + wast? Behold, he winnoweth barley to night in the + threshingfloor. + +08:003:003 Wash thyself therefore, and anoint thee, and put thy raiment + upon thee, and get thee down to the floor: but make not + thyself known unto the man, until he shall have done eating + and drinking. + +08:003:004 And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the + place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover + his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou + shalt do. + +08:003:005 And she said unto her, All that thou sayest unto me I will do. + +08:003:006 And she went down unto the floor, and did according to all + that her mother in law bade her. + +08:003:007 And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he + went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came + softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down. + +08:003:008 And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and + turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet. + +08:003:009 And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine + handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for + thou art a near kinsman. + +08:003:010 And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for + thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the + beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether + poor or rich. + +08:003:011 And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that + thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that + thou art a virtuous woman. + +08:003:012 And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there + is a kinsman nearer than I. + +08:003:013 Tarry this night, and it shall be in the morning, that if he + will perform unto thee the part of a kinsman, well; let him do + the kinsman's part: but if he will not do the part of a + kinsman to thee, then will I do the part of a kinsman to thee, + as the LORD liveth: lie down until the morning. + +08:003:014 And she lay at his feet until the morning: and she rose up + before one could know another. And he said, Let it not be + known that a woman came into the floor. + +08:003:015 Also he said, Bring the vail that thou hast upon thee, and + hold it. And when she held it, he measured six measures of + barley, and laid it on her: and she went into the city. + +08:003:016 And when she came to her mother in law, she said, Who art + thou, my daughter? And she told her all that the man had done + to her. + +08:003:017 And she said, These six measures of barley gave he me; for he + said to me, Go not empty unto thy mother in law. + +08:003:018 Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the + matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he + have finished the thing this day. + +08:004:001 Then went Boaz up to the gate, and sat him down there: and, + behold, the kinsman of whom Boaz spake came by; unto whom he + said, Ho, such a one! turn aside, sit down here. And he turned + aside, and sat down. + +08:004:002 And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, Sit + ye down here. And they sat down. + +08:004:003 And he said unto the kinsman, Naomi, that is come again out of + the country of Moab, selleth a parcel of land, which was our + brother Elimelech's: + +08:004:004 And I thought to advertise thee, saying, Buy it before the + inhabitants, and before the elders of my people. If thou wilt + redeem it, redeem it: but if thou wilt not redeem it, then + tell me, that I may know: for there is none to redeem it + beside thee; and I am after thee. And he said, I will redeem + it. + +08:004:005 Then said Boaz, What day thou buyest the field of the hand of + Naomi, thou must buy it also of Ruth the Moabitess, the wife + of the dead, to raise up the name of the dead upon his + inheritance. + +08:004:006 And the kinsman said, I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I + mar mine own inheritance: redeem thou my right to thyself; for + I cannot redeem it. + +08:004:007 Now this was the manner in former time in Israel concerning + redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; + a man plucked off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbour: and + this was a testimony in Israel. + +08:004:008 Therefore the kinsman said unto Boaz, Buy it for thee. So he + drew off his shoe. + +08:004:009 And Boaz said unto the elders, and unto all the people, Ye are + witnesses this day, that I have bought all that was + Elimelech's, and all that was Chilion's and Mahlon's, of the + hand of Naomi. + +08:004:010 Moreover Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of Mahlon, have I + purchased to be my wife, to raise up the name of the dead upon + his inheritance, that the name of the dead be not cut off from + among his brethren, and from the gate of his place: ye are + witnesses this day. + +08:004:011 And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, + said, We are witnesses. The LORD make the woman that is come + into thine house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did + build the house of Israel: and do thou worthily in Ephratah, + and be famous in Bethlehem: + +08:004:012 And let thy house be like the house of Pharez, whom Tamar bare + unto Judah, of the seed which the LORD shall give thee of this + young woman. + +08:004:013 So Boaz took Ruth, and she was his wife: and when he went in + unto her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bare a son. + +08:004:014 And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, which hath + not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be + famous in Israel. + +08:004:015 And he shall be unto thee a restorer of thy life, and a + nourisher of thine old age: for thy daughter in law, which + loveth thee, which is better to thee than seven sons, hath + born him. + +08:004:016 And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became + nurse unto it. + +08:004:017 And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is + a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the + father of Jesse, the father of David. + +08:004:018 Now these are the generations of Pharez: Pharez begat Hezron, + +08:004:019 And Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab, + +08:004:020 And Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon, + +08:004:021 And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed, + +08:004:022 And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David. + +Book 09 1 Samuel + +09:001:001 Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount + Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son + of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite: + +09:001:002 And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the + name of the other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but + Hannah had no children. + +09:001:003 And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to + sacrifice unto the LORD of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons + of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the priests of the LORD, were + there. + +09:001:004 And when the time was that Elkanah offered, he gave to + Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, + portions: + +09:001:005 But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: + but the LORD had shut up her womb. + +09:001:006 And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her + fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb. + +09:001:007 And as he did so year by year, when she went up to the house + of the LORD, so she provoked her; therefore she wept, and did + not eat. + +09:001:008 Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest + thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? + am not I better to thee than ten sons? + +09:001:009 So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after + they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post + of the temple of the LORD. + +09:001:010 And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, + and wept sore. + +09:001:011 And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt + indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember + me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine + handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all + the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his + head. + +09:001:012 And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, + that Eli marked her mouth. + +09:001:013 Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but + her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been + drunken. + +09:001:014 And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away + thy wine from thee. + +09:001:015 And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a + sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, + but have poured out my soul before the LORD. + +09:001:016 Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of + the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken + hitherto. + +09:001:017 Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel + grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him. + +09:001:018 And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So + the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was + no more sad. + +09:001:019 And they rose up in the morning early, and worshipped before + the LORD, and returned, and came to their house to Ramah: and + Elkanah knew Hannah his wife; and the LORD remembered her. + +09:001:020 Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after + Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name + Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. + +09:001:021 And the man Elkanah, and all his house, went up to offer unto + the LORD the yearly sacrifice, and his vow. + +09:001:022 But Hannah went not up; for she said unto her husband, I will + not go up until the child be weaned, and then I will bring + him, that he may appear before the LORD, and there abide for + ever. + +09:001:023 And Elkanah her husband said unto her, Do what seemeth thee + good; tarry until thou have weaned him; only the LORD + establish his word. So the woman abode, and gave her son suck + until she weaned him. + +09:001:024 And when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with + three bullocks, and one ephah of flour, and a bottle of wine, + and brought him unto the house of the LORD in Shiloh: and the + child was young. + +09:001:025 And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli. + +09:001:026 And she said, Oh my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord, I am + the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto the LORD. + +09:001:027 For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my + petition which I asked of him: + +09:001:028 Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as he + liveth he shall be lent to the LORD. And he worshipped the + LORD there. + +09:002:001 And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, + mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over + mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation. + +09:002:002 There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: + neither is there any rock like our God. + +09:002:003 Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out + of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him + actions are weighed. + +09:002:004 The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled + are girded with strength. + +09:002:005 They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and + they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born + seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble. + +09:002:006 The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the + grave, and bringeth up. + +09:002:007 The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and + lifteth up. + +09:002:008 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the + beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to + make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the + earth are the LORD's, and he hath set the world upon them. + +09:002:009 He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be + silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail. + +09:002:010 The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of + heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the + ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, + and exalt the horn of his anointed. + +09:002:011 And Elkanah went to Ramah to his house. And the child did + minister unto the LORD before Eli the priest. + +09:002:012 Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the + LORD. + +09:002:013 And the priest's custom with the people was, that, when any + man offered sacrifice, the priest's servant came, while the + flesh was in seething, with a fleshhook of three teeth in his + hand; + +09:002:014 And he struck it into the pan, or kettle, or caldron, or pot; + all that the fleshhook brought up the priest took for himself. + So they did in Shiloh unto all the Israelites that came + thither. + +09:002:015 Also before they burnt the fat, the priest's servant came, and + said to the man that sacrificed, Give flesh to roast for the + priest; for he will not have sodden flesh of thee, but raw. + +09:002:016 And if any man said unto him, Let them not fail to burn the + fat presently, and then take as much as thy soul desireth; + then he would answer him, Nay; but thou shalt give it me now: + and if not, I will take it by force. + +09:002:017 Wherefore the sin of the young men was very great before the + LORD: for men abhorred the offering of the LORD. + +09:002:018 But Samuel ministered before the LORD, being a child, girded + with a linen ephod. + +09:002:019 Moreover his mother made him a little coat, and brought it to + him from year to year, when she came up with her husband to + offer the yearly sacrifice. + +09:002:020 And Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife, and said, The LORD give + thee seed of this woman for the loan which is lent to the + LORD. And they went unto their own home. + +09:002:021 And the LORD visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bare + three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before + the LORD. + +09:002:022 Now 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. + +09:002:023 And he said unto them, Why do ye such things? for I hear of + your evil dealings by all this people. + +09:002:024 Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make + the LORD's people to transgress. + +09:002:025 If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but + if a man sin against the LORD, who shall intreat for him? + Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their + father, because the LORD would slay them. + +09:002:026 And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the + LORD, and also with men. + +09:002:027 And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus + saith the LORD, Did I plainly appear unto the house of thy + father, when they were in Egypt in Pharaoh's house? + +09:002:028 And did I choose him out of all the tribes of Israel to be my + priest, to offer upon mine altar, to burn incense, to wear an + ephod before me? and did I give unto the house of thy father + all the offerings made by fire of the children of Israel? + +09:002:029 Wherefore kick ye at my sacrifice and at mine offering, which + I have commanded in my habitation; and honourest thy sons + above me, to make yourselves fat with the chiefest of all the + offerings of Israel my people? + +09:002:030 Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy + house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for + ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that + honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be + lightly esteemed. + +09:002:031 Behold, the days come, that I will cut off thine arm, and the + arm of thy father's house, that there shall not be an old man + in thine house. + +09:002:032 And thou shalt see an enemy in my habitation, in all the + wealth which God shall give Israel: and there shall not be an + old man in thine house for ever. + +09:002:033 And the man of thine, whom I shall not cut off from mine + altar, shall be to consume thine eyes, and to grieve thine + heart: and all the increase of thine house shall die in the + flower of their age. + +09:002:034 And this shall be a sign unto thee, that shall come upon thy + two sons, on Hophni and Phinehas; in one day they shall die + both of them. + +09:002:035 And I will raise me up a faithful priest, that shall do + according to that which is in mine heart and in my mind: and I + will build him a sure house; and he shall walk before mine + anointed for ever. + +09:002:036 And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left in + thine house shall come and crouch to him for a piece of silver + and a morsel of bread, and shall say, Put me, I pray thee, + into one of the priests' offices, that I may eat a piece of + bread. + +09:003:001 And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And + the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no + open vision. + +09:003:002 And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in + his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not + see; + +09:003:003 And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD, + where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep; + +09:003:004 That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I. + +09:003:005 And he ran unto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst + me. And he said, I called not; lie down again. And he went and + lay down. + +09:003:006 And the LORD called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and + went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And + he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again. + +09:003:007 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of + the LORD yet revealed unto him. + +09:003:008 And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose + and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. + And Eli perceived that the LORD had called the child. + +09:003:009 Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, + if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, LORD; for thy + servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place. + +09:003:010 And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, + Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant + heareth. + +09:003:011 And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in + Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it + shall tingle. + +09:003:012 In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have + spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an + end. + +09:003:013 For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever for + the iniquity which he knoweth; because his sons made + themselves vile, and he restrained them not. + +09:003:014 And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the + iniquity of Eli's house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor + offering for ever. + +09:003:015 And Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the + house of the LORD. And Samuel feared to shew Eli the vision. + +09:003:016 Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he + answered, Here am I. + +09:003:017 And he said, What is the thing that the LORD hath said unto + thee? I pray thee hide it not from me: God do so to thee, and + more also, if thou hide any thing from me of all the things + that he said unto thee. + +09:003:018 And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from him. And + he said, It is the LORD: let him do what seemeth him good. + +09:003:019 And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none + of his words fall to the ground. + +09:003:020 And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew that Samuel was + established to be a prophet of the LORD. + +09:003:021 And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed + himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD. + +09:004:001 And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now Israel went out + against the Philistines to battle, and pitched beside + Ebenezer: and the Philistines pitched in Aphek. + +09:004:002 And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: + and when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before the + Philistines: and they slew of the army in the field about four + thousand men. + +09:004:003 And when the people were come into the camp, the elders of + Israel said, Wherefore hath the LORD smitten us to day before + the Philistines? Let us fetch the ark of the covenant of the + LORD out of Shiloh unto us, that, when it cometh among us, it + may save us out of the hand of our enemies. + +09:004:004 So the people sent to Shiloh, that they might bring from + thence the ark of the covenant of the LORD of hosts, which + dwelleth between the cherubims: and the two sons of Eli, + Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant + of God. + +09:004:005 And when the ark of the covenant of the LORD came into the + camp, all Israel shouted with a great shout, so that the earth + rang again. + +09:004:006 And when the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, they + said, What meaneth the noise of this great shout in the camp + of the Hebrews? And they understood that the ark of the LORD + was come into the camp. + +09:004:007 And the Philistines were afraid, for they said, God is come + into the camp. And they said, Woe unto us! for there hath not + been such a thing heretofore. + +09:004:008 Woe unto us! who shall deliver us out of the hand of these + mighty Gods? these are the Gods that smote the Egyptians with + all the plagues in the wilderness. + +09:004:009 Be strong and quit yourselves like men, O ye Philistines, that + ye be not servants unto the Hebrews, as they have been to you: + quit yourselves like men, and fight. + +09:004:010 And the Philistines fought, and Israel was smitten, and they + fled every man into his tent: and there was a very great + slaughter; for there fell of Israel thirty thousand footmen. + +09:004:011 And the ark of God was taken; and the two sons of Eli, Hophni + and Phinehas, were slain. + +09:004:012 And there ran a man of Benjamin out of the army, and came to + Shiloh the same day with his clothes rent, and with earth upon + his head. + +09:004:013 And when he came, lo, Eli sat upon a seat by the wayside + watching: for his heart trembled for the ark of God. And when + the man came into the city, and told it, all the city cried + out. + +09:004:014 And when Eli heard the noise of the crying, he said, What + meaneth the noise of this tumult? And the man came in hastily, + and told Eli. + +09:004:015 Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were dim, + that he could not see. + +09:004:016 And the man said unto Eli, I am he that came out of the army, + and I fled to day out of the army. And he said, What is there + done, my son? + +09:004:017 And the messenger answered and said, Israel is fled before the + Philistines, and there hath been also a great slaughter among + the people, and thy two sons also, Hophni and Phinehas, are + dead, and the ark of God is taken. + +09:004:018 And it came to pass, when he made mention of the ark of God, + that he fell from off the seat backward by the side of the + gate, and his neck brake, and he died: for he was an old man, + and heavy. And he had judged Israel forty years. + +09:004:019 And his daughter in law, Phinehas' wife, was with child, near + to be delivered: and when she heard the tidings that the ark + of God was taken, and that her father in law and her husband + were dead, she bowed herself and travailed; for her pains came + upon her. + +09:004:020 And about the time of her death the women that stood by her + said unto her, Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she + answered not, neither did she regard it. + +09:004:021 And she named the child Ichabod, saying, The glory is departed + from Israel: because the ark of God was taken, and because of + her father in law and her husband. + +09:004:022 And she said, The glory is departed from Israel: for the ark + of God is taken. + +09:005:001 And the Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it from + Ebenezer unto Ashdod. + +09:005:002 When the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it into + the house of Dagon, and set it by Dagon. + +09:005:003 And when they of Ashdod arose early on the morrow, behold, + Dagon was fallen upon his face to the earth before the ark of + the LORD. And they took Dagon, and set him in his place again. + +09:005:004 And when they arose early on the morrow morning, behold, Dagon + was fallen upon his face to the ground before the ark of the + LORD; and the head of Dagon and both the palms of his hands + were cut off upon the threshold; only the stump of Dagon was + left to him. + +09:005:005 Therefore neither the priests of Dagon, nor any that come into + Dagon's house, tread on the threshold of Dagon in Ashdod unto + this day. + +09:005:006 But the hand of the LORD was heavy upon them of Ashdod, and he + destroyed them, and smote them with emerods, even Ashdod and + the coasts thereof. + +09:005:007 And when the men of Ashdod saw that it was so, they said, The + ark of the God of Israel shall not abide with us: for his hand + is sore upon us, and upon Dagon our god. + +09:005:008 They sent therefore and gathered all the lords of the + Philistines unto them, and said, What shall we do with the ark + of the God of Israel? And they answered, Let the ark of the + God of Israel be carried about unto Gath. And they carried the + ark of the God of Israel about thither. + +09:005:009 And it was so, that, after they had carried it about, the hand + of the LORD was against the city with a very great + destruction: and he smote the men of the city, both small and + great, and they had emerods in their secret parts. + +09:005:010 Therefore they sent the ark of God to Ekron. And it came to + pass, as the ark of God came to Ekron, that the Ekronites + cried out, saying, They have brought about the ark of the God + of Israel to us, to slay us and our people. + +09:005:011 So they sent and gathered together all the lords of the + Philistines, and said, Send away the ark of the God of Israel, + and let it go again to his own place, that it slay us not, and + our people: for there was a deadly destruction throughout all + the city; the hand of God was very heavy there. + +09:005:012 And the men that died not were smitten with the emerods: and + the cry of the city went up to heaven. + +09:006:001 And the ark of the LORD was in the country of the Philistines + seven months. + +09:006:002 And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, + saying, What shall we do to the ark of the LORD? tell us + wherewith we shall send it to his place. + +09:006:003 And they said, If ye send away the ark of the God of Israel, + send it not empty; but in any wise return him a trespass + offering: then ye shall be healed, and it shall be known to + you why his hand is not removed from you. + +09:006:004 Then said they, What shall be the trespass offering which we + shall return to him? They answered, Five golden emerods, and + five golden mice, according to the number of the lords of the + Philistines: for one plague was on you all, and on your lords. + +09:006:005 Wherefore ye shall make images of your emerods, and images of + your mice that mar the land; and ye shall give glory unto the + God of Israel: peradventure he will lighten his hand from off + you, and from off your gods, and from off your land. + +09:006:006 Wherefore then do ye harden your hearts, as the Egyptians and + Pharaoh hardened their hearts? when he had wrought wonderfully + among them, did they not let the people go, and they departed? + +09:006:007 Now therefore make a new cart, and take two milch kine, on + which there hath come no yoke, and tie the kine to the cart, + and bring their calves home from them: + +09:006:008 And take the ark of the LORD, and lay it upon the cart; and + put the jewels of gold, which ye return him for a trespass + offering, in a coffer by the side thereof; and send it away, + that it may go. + +09:006:009 And see, if it goeth up by the way of his own coast to + Bethshemesh, then he hath done us this great evil: but if not, + then we shall know that it is not his hand that smote us: it + was a chance that happened to us. + +09:006:010 And the men did so; and took two milch kine, and tied them to + the cart, and shut up their calves at home: + +09:006:011 And they laid the ark of the LORD upon the cart, and the + coffer with the mice of gold and the images of their emerods. + +09:006:012 And the kine took the straight way to the way of Bethshemesh, + and went along the highway, lowing as they went, and turned + not aside to the right hand or to the left; and the lords of + the Philistines went after them unto the border of + Bethshemesh. + +09:006:013 And they of Bethshemesh were reaping their wheat harvest in + the valley: and they lifted up their eyes, and saw the ark, + and rejoiced to see it. + +09:006:014 And the cart came into the field of Joshua, a Bethshemite, and + stood there, where there was a great stone: and they clave the + wood of the cart, and offered the kine a burnt offering unto + the LORD. + +09:006:015 And the Levites took down the ark of the LORD, and the coffer + that was with it, wherein the jewels of gold were, and put + them on the great stone: and the men of Bethshemesh offered + burnt offerings and sacrificed sacrifices the same day unto + the LORD. + +09:006:016 And when the five lords of the Philistines had seen it, they + returned to Ekron the same day. + +09:006:017 And these are the golden emerods which the Philistines + returned for a trespass offering unto the LORD; for Ashdod + one, for Gaza one, for Askelon one, for Gath one, for Ekron + one; + +09:006:018 And the golden mice, according to the number of all the cities + of the Philistines belonging to the five lords, both of fenced + cities, and of country villages, even unto the great stone of + Abel, whereon they set down the ark of the LORD: which stone + remaineth unto this day in the field of Joshua, the + Bethshemite. + +09:006:019 And he smote the men of Bethshemesh, because they had looked + into the ark of the LORD, even he smote of the people fifty + thousand and threescore and ten men: and the people lamented, + because the LORD had smitten many of the people with a great + slaughter. + +09:006:020 And the men of Bethshemesh said, Who is able to stand before + this holy LORD God? and to whom shall he go up from us? + +09:006:021 And they sent messengers to the inhabitants of Kirjathjearim, + saying, The Philistines have brought again the ark of the + LORD; come ye down, and fetch it up to you. + +09:007:001 And the men of Kirjathjearim came, and fetched up the ark of + the LORD, and brought it into the house of Abinadab in the + hill, and sanctified Eleazar his son to keep the ark of the + LORD. + +09:007:002 And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjathjearim, + that the time was long; for it was twenty years: and all the + house of Israel lamented after the LORD. + +09:007:003 And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye + do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, then put away + the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare + your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will + deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines. + +09:007:004 Then the children of Israel did put away Baalim and Ashtaroth, + and served the LORD only. + +09:007:005 And Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray + for you unto the LORD. + +09:007:006 And they gathered together to Mizpeh, and drew water, and + poured it out before the LORD, and fasted on that day, and + said there, We have sinned against the LORD. And Samuel judged + the children of Israel in Mizpeh. + +09:007:007 And when the Philistines heard that the children of Israel + were gathered together to Mizpeh, the lords of the Philistines + went up against Israel. And when the children of Israel heard + it, they were afraid of the Philistines. + +09:007:008 And the children of Israel said to Samuel, Cease not to cry + unto the LORD our God for us, that he will save us out of the + hand of the Philistines. + +09:007:009 And Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offered it for a burnt + offering wholly unto the LORD: and Samuel cried unto the LORD + for Israel; and the LORD heard him. + +09:007:010 And as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the + Philistines drew near to battle against Israel: but the LORD + thundered with a great thunder on that day upon the + Philistines, and discomfited them; and they were smitten + before Israel. + +09:007:011 And the men of Israel went out of Mizpeh, and pursued the + Philistines, and smote them, until they came under Bethcar. + +09:007:012 Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, + and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the + LORD helped us. + +09:007:013 So the Philistines were subdued, and they came no more into + the coast of Israel: and the hand of the LORD was against the + Philistines all the days of Samuel. + +09:007:014 And the cities which the Philistines had taken from Israel + were restored to Israel, from Ekron even unto Gath; and the + coasts thereof did Israel deliver out of the hands of the + Philistines. And there was peace between Israel and the + Amorites. + +09:007:015 And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life. + +09:007:016 And he went from year to year in circuit to Bethel, and + Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and judged Israel in all those places. + +09:007:017 And his return was to Ramah; for there was his house; and + there he judged Israel; and there he built an altar unto the + LORD. + +09:008:001 And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his + sons judges over Israel. + +09:008:002 Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his + second, Abiah: they were judges in Beersheba. + +09:008:003 And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after + lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment. + +09:008:004 Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, + and came to Samuel unto Ramah, + +09:008:005 And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not + in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the + nations. + +09:008:006 But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a + king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD. + +09:008:007 And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the + people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not + rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not + reign over them. + +09:008:008 According to all the works which they have done since the day + that I brought them up out of Egypt even unto this day, + wherewith they have forsaken me, and served other gods, so do + they also unto thee. + +09:008:009 Now therefore hearken unto their voice: howbeit yet protest + solemnly unto them, and shew them the manner of the king that + shall reign over them. + +09:008:010 And Samuel told all the words of the LORD unto the people that + asked of him a king. + +09:008:011 And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall + reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint them for + himself, for his chariots, and to be his horsemen; and some + shall run before his chariots. + +09:008:012 And he will appoint him captains over thousands, and captains + over fifties; and will set them to ear his ground, and to reap + his harvest, and to make his instruments of war, and + instruments of his chariots. + +09:008:013 And he will take your daughters to be confectionaries, and to + be cooks, and to be bakers. + +09:008:014 And he will take your fields, and your vineyards, and your + oliveyards, even the best of them, and give them to his + servants. + +09:008:015 And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your + vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants. + +09:008:016 And he will take your menservants, and your maidservants, and + your goodliest young men, and your asses, and put them to his + work. + +09:008:017 He will take the tenth of your sheep: and ye shall be his + servants. + +09:008:018 And ye shall cry out in that day because of your king which ye + shall have chosen you; and the LORD will not hear you in that + day. + +09:008:019 Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; + and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us; + +09:008:020 That we also may be like all the nations; and that our king + may judge us, and go out before us, and fight our battles. + +09:008:021 And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed + them in the ears of the LORD. + +09:008:022 And the LORD said to Samuel, Hearken unto their voice, and + make them a king. And Samuel said unto the men of Israel, Go + ye every man unto his city. + +09:009:001 Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son + of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of + Aphiah, a Benjamite, a mighty man of power. + +09:009:002 And he had a son, whose name was Saul, a choice young man, and + a goodly: and there was not among the children of Israel a + goodlier person than he: from his shoulders and upward he was + higher than any of the people. + +09:009:003 And the asses of Kish Saul's father were lost. And Kish said + to Saul his son, Take now one of the servants with thee, and + arise, go seek the asses. + +09:009:004 And he passed through mount Ephraim, and passed through the + land of Shalisha, but they found them not: then they passed + through the land of Shalim, and there they were not: and he + passed through the land of the Benjamites, but they found them + not. + +09:009:005 And when they were come to the land of Zuph, Saul said to his + servant that was with him, Come, and let us return; lest my + father leave caring for the asses, and take thought for us. + +09:009:006 And he said unto him, Behold now, there is in this city a man + of God, and he is an honourable man; all that he saith cometh + surely to pass: now let us go thither; peradventure he can + shew us our way that we should go. + +09:009:007 Then said Saul to his servant, But, behold, if we go, what + shall we bring the man? for the bread is spent in our vessels, + and there is not a present to bring to the man of God: what + have we? + +09:009:008 And the servant answered Saul again, and said, Behold, I have + here at hand the fourth part of a shekel of silver: that will + I give to the man of God, to tell us our way. + +09:009:009 (Beforetime in Israel, when a man went to enquire of God, thus + he spake, Come, and let us go to the seer: for he that is now + called a Prophet was beforetime called a Seer.) + +09:009:010 Then said Saul to his servant, Well said; come, let us go. So + they went unto the city where the man of God was. + +09:009:011 And as they went up the hill to the city, they found young + maidens going out to draw water, and said unto them, Is the + seer here? + +09:009:012 And they answered them, and said, He is; behold, he is before + you: make haste now, for he came to day to the city; for there + is a sacrifice of the people to day in the high place: + +09:009:013 As soon as ye be come into the city, ye shall straightway find + him, before he go up to the high place to eat: for the people + will not eat until he come, because he doth bless the + sacrifice; and afterwards they eat that be bidden. Now + therefore get you up; for about this time ye shall find him. + +09:009:014 And they went up into the city: and when they were come into + the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up + to the high place. + +09:009:015 Now the LORD had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul + came, saying, + +09:009:016 To morrow about this time I will send thee a man out of the + land of Benjamin, and thou shalt anoint him to be captain over + my people Israel, that he may save my people out of the hand + of the Philistines: for I have looked upon my people, because + their cry is come unto me. + +09:009:017 And when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said unto him, Behold the + man whom I spake to thee of! this same shall reign over my + people. + +09:009:018 Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, + I pray thee, where the seer's house is. + +09:009:019 And Samuel answered Saul, and said, I am the seer: go up + before me unto the high place; for ye shall eat with me to + day, and to morrow I will let thee go, and will tell thee all + that is in thine heart. + +09:009:020 And as for thine asses that were lost three days ago, set not + thy mind on them; for they are found. And on whom is all the + desire of Israel? Is it not on thee, and on all thy father's + house? + +09:009:021 And Saul answered and said, Am not I a Benjamite, of the + smallest of the tribes of Israel? and my family the least of + all the families of the tribe of Benjamin? wherefore then + speakest thou so to me? + +09:009:022 And Samuel took Saul and his servant, and brought them into + the parlour, and made them sit in the chiefest place among + them that were bidden, which were about thirty persons. + +09:009:023 And Samuel said unto the cook, Bring the portion which I gave + thee, of which I said unto thee, Set it by thee. + +09:009:024 And the cook took up the shoulder, and that which was upon it, + and set it before Saul. And Samuel said, Behold that which is + left! set it before thee, and eat: for unto this time hath it + been kept for thee since I said, I have invited the people. So + Saul did eat with Samuel that day. + +09:009:025 And when they were come down from the high place into the + city, Samuel communed with Saul upon the top of the house. + +09:009:026 And they arose early: and it came to pass about the spring of + the day, that Samuel called Saul to the top of the house, + saying, Up, that I may send thee away. And Saul arose, and + they went out both of them, he and Samuel, abroad. + +09:009:027 And as they were going down to the end of the city, Samuel + said to Saul, Bid the servant pass on before us, (and he + passed on), but stand thou still a while, that I may shew thee + the word of God. + +09:010:001 Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, + and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath + anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance? + +09:010:002 When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find + two men by Rachel's sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at + Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou + wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the + care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I + do for my son? + +09:010:003 Then shalt thou go on forward from thence, and thou shalt come + to the plain of Tabor, and there shall meet thee three men + going up to God to Bethel, one carrying three kids, and + another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a + bottle of wine: + +09:010:004 And they will salute thee, and give thee two loaves of bread; + which thou shalt receive of their hands. + +09:010:005 After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where is the + garrison of the Philistines: and it shall come to pass, when + thou art come thither to the city, that thou shalt meet a + company of prophets coming down from the high place with a + psaltery, and a tabret, and a pipe, and a harp, before them; + and they shall prophesy: + +09:010:006 And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt + prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man. + +09:010:007 And let it be, when these signs are come unto thee, that thou + do as occasion serve thee; for God is with thee. + +09:010:008 And thou shalt go down before me to Gilgal; and, behold, I + will come down unto thee, to offer burnt offerings, and to + sacrifice sacrifices of peace offerings: seven days shalt thou + tarry, till I come to thee, and shew thee what thou shalt do. + +09:010:009 And it was so, that when he had turned his back to go from + Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came + to pass that day. + +09:010:010 And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a company of + prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him, and he + prophesied among them. + +09:010:011 And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw + that, behold, he prophesied among the prophets, then the + people said one to another, What is this that is come unto the + son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets? + +09:010:012 And one of the same place answered and said, But who is their + father? Therefore it became a proverb, Is Saul also among the + prophets? + +09:010:013 And when he had made an end of prophesying, he came to the + high place. + +09:010:014 And Saul's uncle said unto him and to his servant, Whither + went ye? And he said, To seek the asses: and when we saw that + they were no where, we came to Samuel. + +09:010:015 And Saul's uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said + unto you. + +09:010:016 And Saul said unto his uncle, He told us plainly that the + asses were found. But of the matter of the kingdom, whereof + Samuel spake, he told him not. + +09:010:017 And Samuel called the people together unto the LORD to Mizpeh; + +09:010:018 And said unto the children of Israel, Thus saith the LORD God + of Israel, I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and delivered you + out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all + kingdoms, and of them that oppressed you: + +09:010:019 And ye have this day rejected your God, who himself saved you + out of all your adversities and your tribulations; and ye have + said unto him, Nay, but set a king over us. Now therefore + present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes, and by your + thousands. + +09:010:020 And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come + near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken. + +09:010:021 When he had caused the tribe of Benjamin to come near by their + families, the family of Matri was taken, and Saul the son of + Kish was taken: and when they sought him, he could not be + found. + +09:010:022 Therefore they enquired of the LORD further, if the man should + yet come thither. And the LORD answered, Behold he hath hid + himself among the stuff. + +09:010:023 And they ran and fetched him thence: and when he stood among + the people, he was higher than any of the people from his + shoulders and upward. + +09:010:024 And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD + hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? + And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king. + +09:010:025 Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and + wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel + sent all the people away, every man to his house. + +09:010:026 And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and there went with him a + band of men, whose hearts God had touched. + +09:010:027 But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? + And they despised him, and brought no presents. But he held + his peace. + +09:011:001 Then Nahash the Ammonite came up, and encamped against + Jabeshgilead: and all the men of Jabesh said unto Nahash, Make + a covenant with us, and we will serve thee. + +09:011:002 And Nahash the Ammonite answered them, On this condition will + I make a covenant with you, that I may thrust out all your + right eyes, and lay it for a reproach upon all Israel. + +09:011:003 And the elders of Jabesh said unto him, Give us seven days' + respite, that we may send messengers unto all the coasts of + Israel: and then, if there be no man to save us, we will come + out to thee. + +09:011:004 Then came the messengers to Gibeah of Saul, and told the + tidings in the ears of the people: and all the people lifted + up their voices, and wept. + +09:011:005 And, behold, Saul came after the herd out of the field; and + Saul said, What aileth the people that they weep? And they + told him the tidings of the men of Jabesh. + +09:011:006 And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those + tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly. + +09:011:007 And he took a yoke of oxen, and hewed them in pieces, and sent + them throughout all the coasts of Israel by the hands of + messengers, saying, Whosoever cometh not forth after Saul and + after Samuel, so shall it be done unto his oxen. And the fear + of the LORD fell on the people, and they came out with one + consent. + +09:011:008 And when he numbered them in Bezek, the children of Israel + were three hundred thousand, and the men of Judah thirty + thousand. + +09:011:009 And they said unto the messengers that came, Thus shall ye say + unto the men of Jabeshgilead, To morrow, by that time the sun + be hot, ye shall have help. And the messengers came and shewed + it to the men of Jabesh; and they were glad. + +09:011:010 Therefore the men of Jabesh said, To morrow we will come out + unto you, and ye shall do with us all that seemeth good unto + you. + +09:011:011 And it was so on the morrow, that Saul put the people in three + companies; and they came into the midst of the host in the + morning watch, and slew the Ammonites until the heat of the + day: and it came to pass, that they which remained were + scattered, so that two of them were not left together. + +09:011:012 And the people said unto Samuel, Who is he that said, Shall + Saul reign over us? bring the men, that we may put them to + death. + +09:011:013 And Saul said, There shall not a man be put to death this day: + for to day the LORD hath wrought salvation in Israel. + +09:011:014 Then said Samuel to the people, Come, and let us go to Gilgal, + and renew the kingdom there. + +09:011:015 And all the people went to Gilgal; and there they made Saul + king before the LORD in Gilgal; and there they sacrificed + sacrifices of peace offerings before the LORD; and there Saul + and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly. + +09:012:001 And Samuel said unto all Israel, Behold, I have hearkened unto + your voice in all that ye said unto me, and have made a king + over you. + +09:012:002 And now, behold, the king walketh before you: and I am old and + grayheaded; and, behold, my sons are with you: and I have + walked before you from my childhood unto this day. + +09:012:003 Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and + before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have + I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or + of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes + therewith? and I will restore it you. + +09:012:004 And they said, Thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, + neither hast thou taken ought of any man's hand. + +09:012:005 And he said unto them, The LORD is witness against you, and + his anointed is witness this day, that ye have not found ought + in my hand. And they answered, He is witness. + +09:012:006 And Samuel said unto the people, It is the LORD that advanced + Moses and Aaron, and that brought your fathers up out of the + land of Egypt. + +09:012:007 Now 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. + +09:012:008 When Jacob was come into Egypt, and your fathers cried unto + the LORD, then the LORD sent Moses and Aaron, which brought + forth your fathers out of Egypt, and made them dwell in this + place. + +09:012:009 And when they forgat the LORD their God, he sold them into the + hand of Sisera, captain of the host of Hazor, and into the + hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of + Moab, and they fought against them. + +09:012:010 And they cried unto the LORD, and said, We have sinned, + because we have forsaken the LORD, and have served Baalim and + Ashtaroth: but now deliver us out of the hand of our enemies, + and we will serve thee. + +09:012:011 And the LORD sent Jerubbaal, and Bedan, and Jephthah, and + Samuel, and delivered you out of the hand of your enemies on + every side, and ye dwelled safe. + +09:012:012 And when ye saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon + came against you, ye said unto me, Nay; but a king shall reign + over us: when the LORD your God was your king. + +09:012:013 Now therefore behold the king whom ye have chosen, and whom ye + have desired! and, behold, the LORD hath set a king over you. + +09:012:014 If ye will fear the LORD, and serve him, and obey his voice, + and not rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall + both ye and also the king that reigneth over you continue + following the LORD your God: + +09:012:015 But if ye will not obey the voice of the LORD, but rebel + against the commandment of the LORD, then shall the hand of + the LORD be against you, as it was against your fathers. + +09:012:016 Now therefore stand and see this great thing, which the LORD + will do before your eyes. + +09:012:017 Is it not wheat harvest to day? I will call unto the LORD, and + he shall send thunder and rain; that ye may perceive and see + that your wickedness is great, which ye have done in the sight + of the LORD, in asking you a king. + +09:012:018 So Samuel called unto the LORD; and the LORD sent thunder and + rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the LORD and + Samuel. + +09:012:019 And all the people said unto Samuel, Pray for thy servants + unto the LORD thy God, that we die not: for we have added unto + all our sins this evil, to ask us a king. + +09:012:020 And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have done all + this wickedness: yet turn not aside from following the LORD, + but serve the LORD with all your heart; + +09:012:021 And turn ye not aside: for then should ye go after vain + things, which cannot profit nor deliver; for they are vain. + +09:012:022 For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's + sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people. + +09:012:023 Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the + LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good + and the right way: + +09:012:024 Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your + heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you. + +09:012:025 But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both + ye and your king. + +09:013:001 Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over + Israel, + +09:013:002 Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel; whereof two + thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in mount Bethel, and a + thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin: and the + rest of the people he sent every man to his tent. + +09:013:003 And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines that was in + Geba, and the Philistines heard of it. And Saul blew the + trumpet throughout all the land, saying, Let the Hebrews hear. + +09:013:004 And all Israel heard say that Saul had smitten a garrison of + the Philistines, and that Israel also was had in abomination + with the Philistines. And the people were called together + after Saul to Gilgal. + +09:013:005 And the Philistines gathered themselves together to fight with + Israel, thirty thousand chariots, and six thousand horsemen, + and people as the sand which is on the sea shore in multitude: + and they came up, and pitched in Michmash, eastward from + Bethaven. + +09:013:006 When the men of Israel saw that they were in a strait, (for + the people were distressed,) then the people did hide + themselves in caves, and in thickets, and in rocks, and in + high places, and in pits. + +09:013:007 And some of the Hebrews went over Jordan to the land of Gad + and Gilead. As for Saul, he was yet in Gilgal, and all the + people followed him trembling. + +09:013:008 And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that + Samuel had appointed: but Samuel came not to Gilgal; and the + people were scattered from him. + +09:013:009 And Saul said, Bring hither a burnt offering to me, and peace + offerings. And he offered the burnt offering. + +09:013:010 And it came to pass, that as soon as he had made an end of + offering the burnt offering, behold, Samuel came; and Saul + went out to meet him, that he might salute him. + +09:013:011 And Samuel said, What hast thou done? And Saul said, Because I + saw that the people were scattered from me, and that thou + camest not within the days appointed, and that the Philistines + gathered themselves together at Michmash; + +09:013:012 Therefore said I, The Philistines will come down now upon me + to Gilgal, and I have not made supplication unto the LORD: I + forced myself therefore, and offered a burnt offering. + +09:013:013 And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast + not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he + commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy + kingdom upon Israel for ever. + +09:013:014 But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought + him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him + to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that + which the LORD commanded thee. + +09:013:015 And Samuel arose, and gat him up from Gilgal unto Gibeah of + Benjamin. And Saul numbered the people that were present with + him, about six hundred men. + +09:013:016 And Saul, and Jonathan his son, and the people that were + present with them, abode in Gibeah of Benjamin: but the + Philistines encamped in Michmash. + +09:013:017 And the spoilers came out of the camp of the Philistines in + three companies: one company turned unto the way that leadeth + to Ophrah, unto the land of Shual: + +09:013:018 And another company turned the way to Bethhoron: and another + company turned to the way of the border that looketh to the + valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness. + +09:013:019 Now there was no smith found throughout all the land of + Israel: for the Philistines said, Lest the Hebrews make them + swords or spears: + +09:013:020 But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to + sharpen every man his share, and his coulter, and his axe, and + his mattock. + +09:013:021 Yet they had a file for the mattocks, and for the coulters, + and for the forks, and for the axes, and to sharpen the goads. + +09:013:022 So it came to pass in the day of battle, that there was + neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people + that were with Saul and Jonathan: but with Saul and with + Jonathan his son was there found. + +09:013:023 And the garrison of the Philistines went out to the passage of + Michmash. + +09:014:001 Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul + said unto the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us + go over to the Philistines' garrison, that is on the other + side. But he told not his father. + +09:014:002 And Saul tarried in the uttermost part of Gibeah under a + pomegranate tree which is in Migron: and the people that were + with him were about six hundred men; + +09:014:003 And Ahiah, the son of Ahitub, Ichabod's brother, the son of + Phinehas, the son of Eli, the LORD's priest in Shiloh, wearing + an ephod. And the people knew not that Jonathan was gone. + +09:014:004 And between the passages, by which Jonathan sought to go over + unto the Philistines' garrison, there was a sharp rock on the + one side, and a sharp rock on the other side: and the name of + the one was Bozez, and the name of the other Seneh. + +09:014:005 The forefront of the one was situate northward over against + Michmash, and the other southward over against Gibeah. + +09:014:006 And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, + and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: + it may be that the LORD will work for us: for there is no + restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few. + +09:014:007 And his armourbearer said unto him, Do all that is in thine + heart: turn thee; behold, I am with thee according to thy + heart. + +09:014:008 Then said Jonathan, Behold, we will pass over unto these men, + and we will discover ourselves unto them. + +09:014:009 If they say thus unto us, Tarry until we come to you; then we + will stand still in our place, and will not go up unto them. + +09:014:010 But if they say thus, Come up unto us; then we will go up: for + the LORD hath delivered them into our hand: and this shall be + a sign unto us. + +09:014:011 And both of them discovered themselves unto the garrison of + the Philistines: and the Philistines said, Behold, the Hebrews + come forth out of the holes where they had hid themselves. + +09:014:012 And the men of the garrison answered Jonathan and his + armourbearer, and said, Come up to us, and we will shew you a + thing. And Jonathan said unto his armourbearer, Come up after + me: for the LORD hath delivered them into the hand of Israel. + +09:014:013 And Jonathan climbed up upon his hands and upon his feet, and + his armourbearer after him: and they fell before Jonathan; and + his armourbearer slew after him. + +09:014:014 And that first slaughter, which Jonathan and his armourbearer + made, was about twenty men, within as it were an half acre of + land, which a yoke of oxen might plow. + +09:014:015 And there was trembling in the host, in the field, and among + all the people: the garrison, and the spoilers, they also + trembled, and the earth quaked: so it was a very great + trembling. + +09:014:016 And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked; and, + behold, the multitude melted away, and they went on beating + down one another. + +09:014:017 Then said Saul unto the people that were with him, Number now, + and see who is gone from us. And when they had numbered, + behold, Jonathan and his armourbearer were not there. + +09:014:018 And Saul said unto Ahiah, Bring hither the ark of God. For the + ark of God was at that time with the children of Israel. + +09:014:019 And it came to pass, while Saul talked unto the priest, that + the noise that was in the host of the Philistines went on and + increased: and Saul said unto the priest, Withdraw thine hand. + +09:014:020 And Saul and all the people that were with him assembled + themselves, and they came to the battle: and, behold, every + man's sword was against his fellow, and there was a very great + discomfiture. + +09:014:021 Moreover the Hebrews that were with the Philistines before + that time, which went up with them into the camp from the + country round about, even they also turned to be with the + Israelites that were with Saul and Jonathan. + +09:014:022 Likewise all the men of Israel which had hid themselves in + mount Ephraim, when they heard that the Philistines fled, even + they also followed hard after them in the battle. + +09:014:023 So the LORD saved Israel that day: and the battle passed over + unto Bethaven. + +09:014:024 And the men of Israel were distressed that day: for Saul had + adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any + food until evening, that I may be avenged on mine enemies. So + none of the people tasted any food. + +09:014:025 And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey + upon the ground. + +09:014:026 And when the people were come into the wood, behold, the honey + dropped; but no man put his hand to his mouth: for the people + feared the oath. + +09:014:027 But Jonathan heard not when his father charged the people with + the oath: wherefore he put forth the end of the rod that was + in his hand, and dipped it in an honeycomb, and put his hand + to his mouth; and his eyes were enlightened. + +09:014:028 Then answered one of the people, and said, Thy father straitly + charged the people with an oath, saying, Cursed be the man + that eateth any food this day. And the people were faint. + +09:014:029 Then said Jonathan, My father hath troubled the land: see, I + pray you, how mine eyes have been enlightened, because I + tasted a little of this honey. + +09:014:030 How much more, if haply the people had eaten freely to day of + the spoil of their enemies which they found? for had there not + been now a much greater slaughter among the Philistines? + +09:014:031 And they smote the Philistines that day from Michmash to + Aijalon: and the people were very faint. + +09:014:032 And the people flew upon the spoil, and took sheep, and oxen, + and calves, and slew them on the ground: and the people did + eat them with the blood. + +09:014:033 Then they told Saul, saying, Behold, the people sin against + the LORD, in that they eat with the blood. And he said, Ye + have transgressed: roll a great stone unto me this day. + +09:014:034 And Saul said, Disperse yourselves among the people, and say + unto them, Bring me hither every man his ox, and every man his + sheep, and slay them here, and eat; and sin not against the + LORD in eating with the blood. And all the people brought + every man his ox with him that night, and slew them there. + +09:014:035 And Saul built an altar unto the LORD: the same was the first + altar that he built unto the LORD. + +09:014:036 And Saul said, Let us go down after the Philistines by night, + and spoil them until the morning light, and let us not leave a + man of them. And they said, Do whatsoever seemeth good unto + thee. Then said the priest, Let us draw near hither unto God. + +09:014:037 And Saul asked counsel of God, Shall I go down after the + Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into the hand of Israel? + But he answered him not that day. + +09:014:038 And Saul said, Draw ye near hither, all the chief of the + people: and know and see wherein this sin hath been this day. + +09:014:039 For, as the LORD liveth, which saveth Israel, though it be in + Jonathan my son, he shall surely die. But there was not a man + among all the people that answered him. + +09:014:040 Then said he unto all Israel, Be ye on one side, and I and + Jonathan my son will be on the other side. And the people said + unto Saul, Do what seemeth good unto thee. + +09:014:041 Therefore Saul said unto the LORD God of Israel, Give a + perfect lot. And Saul and Jonathan were taken: but the people + escaped. + +09:014:042 And Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And + Jonathan was taken. + +09:014:043 Then Saul said to Jonathan, Tell me what thou hast done. And + Jonathan told him, and said, I did but taste a little honey + with the end of the rod that was in mine hand, and, lo, I must + die. + +09:014:044 And Saul answered, God do so and more also: for thou shalt + surely die, Jonathan. + +09:014:045 And the people said unto Saul, Shall Jonathan die, who hath + wrought this great salvation in Israel? God forbid: as the + LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the + ground; for he hath wrought with God this day. So the people + rescued Jonathan, that he died not. + +09:014:046 Then Saul went up from following the Philistines: and the + Philistines went to their own place. + +09:014:047 So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all + his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the + children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of + Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he + turned himself, he vexed them. + +09:014:048 And he gathered an host, and smote the Amalekites, and + delivered Israel out of the hands of them that spoiled them. + +09:014:049 Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and Ishui, and Melchishua: + and the names of his two daughters were these; the name of the + firstborn Merab, and the name of the younger Michal: + +09:014:050 And the name of Saul's wife was Ahinoam, the daughter of + Ahimaaz: and the name of the captain of his host was Abner, + the son of Ner, Saul's uncle. + +09:014:051 And Kish was the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner + was the son of Abiel. + +09:014:052 And there was sore war against the Philistines all the days of + Saul: and when Saul saw any strong man, or any valiant man, he + took him unto him. + +09:015:001 Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint thee to + be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken + thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD. + +09:015:002 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I remember that which Amalek did + to Israel, how he laid wait for him in the way, when he came + up from Egypt. + +09:015:003 Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they + have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant + and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass. + +09:015:004 And Saul gathered the people together, and numbered them in + Telaim, two hundred thousand footmen, and ten thousand men of + Judah. + +09:015:005 And Saul came to a city of Amalek, and laid wait in the + valley. + +09:015:006 And Saul said unto the Kenites, Go, depart, get you down from + among the Amalekites, lest I destroy you with them: for ye + shewed kindness to all the children of Israel, when they came + up out of Egypt. So the Kenites departed from among the + Amalekites. + +09:015:007 And Saul smote the Amalekites from Havilah until thou comest + to Shur, that is over against Egypt. + +09:015:008 And he took Agag the king of the Amalekites alive, and utterly + destroyed all the people with the edge of the sword. + +09:015:009 But Saul and the people spared Agag, and the best of the + sheep, and of the oxen, and of the fatlings, and the lambs, + and all that was good, and would not utterly destroy them: but + every thing that was vile and refuse, that they destroyed + utterly. + +09:015:010 Then came the word of the LORD unto Samuel, saying, + +09:015:011 It repenteth me that I have set up Saul to be king: for he is + turned back from following me, and hath not performed my + commandments. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried unto the + LORD all night. + +09:015:012 And when Samuel rose early to meet Saul in the morning, it was + told Samuel, saying, Saul came to Carmel, and, behold, he set + him up a place, and is gone about, and passed on, and gone + down to Gilgal. + +09:015:013 And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed be + thou of the LORD: I have performed the commandment of the + LORD. + +09:015:014 And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep + in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear? + +09:015:015 And Saul said, They have brought them from the Amalekites: for + the people spared the best of the sheep and of the oxen, to + sacrifice unto the LORD thy God; and the rest we have utterly + destroyed. + +09:015:016 Then Samuel said unto Saul, Stay, and I will tell thee what + the LORD hath said to me this night. And he said unto him, Say + on. + +09:015:017 And Samuel said, When thou wast little in thine own sight, + wast thou not made the head of the tribes of Israel, and the + LORD anointed thee king over Israel? + +09:015:018 And the LORD sent thee on a journey, and said, Go and utterly + destroy the sinners the Amalekites, and fight against them + until they be consumed. + +09:015:019 Wherefore then didst thou not obey the voice of the LORD, but + didst fly upon the spoil, and didst evil in the sight of the + LORD? + +09:015:020 And Saul said unto Samuel, Yea, I have obeyed the voice of the + LORD, and have gone the way which the LORD sent me, and have + brought Agag the king of Amalek, and have utterly destroyed + the Amalekites. + +09:015:021 But the people took of the spoil, sheep and oxen, the chief of + the things which should have been utterly destroyed, to + sacrifice unto the LORD thy God in Gilgal. + +09:015:022 And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt + offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? + Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than + the fat of rams. + +09:015:023 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is + as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word + of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king. + +09:015:024 And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have + transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: + because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice. + +09:015:025 Now therefore, I pray thee, pardon my sin, and turn again with + me, that I may worship the LORD. + +09:015:026 And Samuel said unto Saul, I will not return with thee: for + thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD hath + rejected thee from being king over Israel. + +09:015:027 And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the + skirt of his mantle, and it rent. + +09:015:028 And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of + Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of + thine, that is better than thou. + +09:015:029 And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for + he is not a man, that he should repent. + +09:015:030 Then he said, I have sinned: yet honour me now, I pray thee, + before the elders of my people, and before Israel, and turn + again with me, that I may worship the LORD thy God. + +09:015:031 So Samuel turned again after Saul; and Saul worshipped the + LORD. + +09:015:032 Then said Samuel, Bring ye hither to me Agag the king of the + Amalekites. And Agag came unto him delicately. And Agag said, + Surely the bitterness of death is past. + +09:015:033 And Samuel said, As the sword hath made women childless, so + shall thy mother be childless among women. And Samuel hewed + Agag in pieces before the LORD in Gilgal. + +09:015:034 Then Samuel went to Ramah; and Saul went up to his house to + Gibeah of Saul. + +09:015:035 And Samuel came no more to see Saul until the day of his + death: nevertheless Samuel mourned for Saul: and the LORD + repented that he had made Saul king over Israel. + +09:016:001 And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for + Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? + fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse + the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his + sons. + +09:016:002 And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill + me. And the LORD said, Take an heifer with thee, and say, I am + come to sacrifice to the LORD. + +09:016:003 And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will shew thee what + thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name + unto thee. + +09:016:004 And Samuel did that which the LORD spake, and came to + Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, + and said, Comest thou peaceably? + +09:016:005 And he said, Peaceably: I am come to sacrifice unto the LORD: + sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he + sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the + sacrifice. + +09:016:006 And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on + Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD's anointed is before him. + +09:016:007 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or + on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for + the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the + outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. + +09:016:008 Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. + And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this. + +09:016:009 Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath + the LORD chosen this. + +09:016:010 Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And + Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these. + +09:016:011 And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he + said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he + keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch + him: for we will not sit down till he come hither. + +09:016:012 And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal + of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the + LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he. + +09:016:013 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the + midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon + David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to + Ramah. + +09:016:014 But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil + spirit from the LORD troubled him. + +09:016:015 And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit + from God troubleth thee. + +09:016:016 Let our lord now command thy servants, which are before thee, + to seek out a man, who is a cunning player on an harp: and it + shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon + thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be + well. + +09:016:017 And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can + play well, and bring him to me. + +09:016:018 Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have + seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in + playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and + prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with + him. + +09:016:019 Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me + David thy son, which is with the sheep. + +09:016:020 And Jesse took an ass laden with bread, and a bottle of wine, + and a kid, and sent them by David his son unto Saul. + +09:016:021 And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him + greatly; and he became his armourbearer. + +09:016:022 And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand + before me; for he hath found favour in my sight. + +09:016:023 And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon + Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so + Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed + from him. + +09:017:001 Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, + and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to + Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim. + +09:017:002 And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and + pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the battle in array + against the Philistines. + +09:017:003 And the Philistines stood on a mountain on the one side, and + Israel stood on a mountain on the other side: and there was a + valley between them. + +09:017:004 And there went out a champion out of the camp of the + Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height was six + cubits and a span. + +09:017:005 And he had an helmet of brass upon his head, and he was armed + with a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five + thousand shekels of brass. + +09:017:006 And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a target of + brass between his shoulders. + +09:017:007 And the staff of his spear was like a weaver's beam; and his + spear's head weighed six hundred shekels of iron: and one + bearing a shield went before him. + +09:017:008 And he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel, and said + unto them, Why are ye come out to set your battle in array? am + not I a Philistine, and ye servants to Saul? choose you a man + for you, and let him come down to me. + +09:017:009 If he be able to fight with me, and to kill me, then will we + be your servants: but if I prevail against him, and kill him, + then shall ye be our servants, and serve us. + +09:017:010 And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; + give me a man, that we may fight together. + +09:017:011 When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, + they were dismayed, and greatly afraid. + +09:017:012 Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Bethlehemjudah, + whose name was Jesse; and he had eight sons: and the man went + among men for an old man in the days of Saul. + +09:017:013 And the three eldest sons of Jesse went and followed Saul to + the battle: and the names of his three sons that went to the + battle were Eliab the firstborn, and next unto him Abinadab, + and the third Shammah. + +09:017:014 And David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed + Saul. + +09:017:015 But David went and returned from Saul to feed his father's + sheep at Bethlehem. + +09:017:016 And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and + presented himself forty days. + +09:017:017 And Jesse said unto David his son, Take now for thy brethren + an ephah of this parched corn, and these ten loaves, and run + to the camp of thy brethren; + +09:017:018 And carry these ten cheeses unto the captain of their + thousand, and look how thy brethren fare, and take their + pledge. + +09:017:019 Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the + valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines. + +09:017:020 And David rose up early in the morning, and left the sheep + with a keeper, and took, and went, as Jesse had commanded him; + and he came to the trench, as the host was going forth to the + fight, and shouted for the battle. + +09:017:021 For Israel and the Philistines had put the battle in array, + army against army. + +09:017:022 And David left his carriage in the hand of the keeper of the + carriage, and ran into the army, and came and saluted his + brethren. + +09:017:023 And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the + champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the + armies of the Philistines, and spake according to the same + words: and David heard them. + +09:017:024 And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from + him, and were sore afraid. + +09:017:025 And the men of Israel said, Have ye seen this man that is come + up? surely to defy Israel is he come up: and it shall be, that + the man who killeth him, the king will enrich him with great + riches, and will give him his daughter, and make his father's + house free in Israel. + +09:017:026 And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What + shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and + taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this + uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of + the living God? + +09:017:027 And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So + shall it be done to the man that killeth him. + +09:017:028 And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; + and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why + camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those + few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the + naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou + mightest see the battle. + +09:017:029 And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause? + +09:017:030 And he turned from him toward another, and spake after the + same manner: and the people answered him again after the + former manner. + +09:017:031 And when the words were heard which David spake, they + rehearsed them before Saul: and he sent for him. + +09:017:032 And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of + him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. + +09:017:033 And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this + Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and he + a man of war from his youth. + +09:017:034 And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, + and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the + flock: + +09:017:035 And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out + of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by + his beard, and smote him, and slew him. + +09:017:036 Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this + uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he + hath defied the armies of the living God. + +09:017:037 David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw + of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver + me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto + David, Go, and the LORD be with thee. + +09:017:038 And Saul armed David with his armour, and he put an helmet of + brass upon his head; also he armed him with a coat of mail. + +09:017:039 And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he assayed to + go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto Saul, I + cannot go with these; for I have not proved them. And David + put them off him. + +09:017:040 And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth + stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag + which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: + and he drew near to the Philistine. + +09:017:041 And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the + man that bare the shield went before him. + +09:017:042 And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he + disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a + fair countenance. + +09:017:043 And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou + comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by + his gods. + +09:017:044 And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give + thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the + field. + +09:017:045 Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a + sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee + in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of + Israel, whom thou hast defied. + +09:017:046 This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will + smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the + carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the + fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that + all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. + +09:017:047 And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with + sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD's, and he will + give you into our hands. + +09:017:048 And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came, and + drew nigh to meet David, that David hastened, and ran toward + the army to meet the Philistine. + +09:017:049 And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, + and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that + the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to + the earth. + +09:017:050 So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a + stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was + no sword in the hand of David. + +09:017:051 Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took + his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew + him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines + saw their champion was dead, they fled. + +09:017:052 And the men of Israel and of Judah arose, and shouted, and + pursued the Philistines, until thou come to the valley, and to + the gates of Ekron. And the wounded of the Philistines fell + down by the way to Shaaraim, even unto Gath, and unto Ekron. + +09:017:053 And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the + Philistines, and they spoiled their tents. + +09:017:054 And David took the head of the Philistine, and brought it to + Jerusalem; but he put his armour in his tent. + +09:017:055 And when Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he + said unto Abner, the captain of the host, Abner, whose son is + this youth? And Abner said, As thy soul liveth, O king, I + cannot tell. + +09:017:056 And the king said, Enquire thou whose son the stripling is. + +09:017:057 And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, + Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of + the Philistine in his hand. + +09:017:058 And Saul said to him, Whose son art thou, thou young man? And + David answered, I am the son of thy servant Jesse the + Bethlehemite. + +09:018:001 And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto + Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of + David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. + +09:018:002 And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home + to his father's house. + +09:018:003 Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him + as his own soul. + +09:018:004 And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, + and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and + to his bow, and to his girdle. + +09:018:005 And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, and behaved + himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and he + was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the + sight of Saul's servants. + +09:018:006 And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from + the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of + all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, + with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of musick. + +09:018:007 And the women answered one another as they played, and said, + Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands. + +09:018:008 And Saul was very wroth, and the saying displeased him; and he + said, They have ascribed unto David ten thousands, and to me + they have ascribed but thousands: and what can he have more + but the kingdom? + +09:018:009 And Saul eyed David from that day and forward. + +09:018:010 And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from + God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the + house: and David played with his hand, as at other times: and + there was a javelin in Saul's hand. + +09:018:011 And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David + even to the wall with it. And David avoided out of his + presence twice. + +09:018:012 And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, + and was departed from Saul. + +09:018:013 Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain + over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the + people. + +09:018:014 And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD + was with him. + +09:018:015 Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, + he was afraid of him. + +09:018:016 But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and + came in before them. + +09:018:017 And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her + will I give thee to wife: only be thou valiant for me, and + fight the LORD's battles. For Saul said, Let not mine hand be + upon him, but let the hand of the Philistines be upon him. + +09:018:018 And 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? + +09:018:019 But it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul's daughter + should have been given to David, that she was given unto + Adriel the Meholathite to wife. + +09:018:020 And Michal Saul's daughter loved David: and they told Saul, + and the thing pleased him. + +09:018:021 And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to + him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. + Wherefore Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son in + law in the one of the twain. + +09:018:022 And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David + secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and + all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king's son in + law. + +09:018:023 And Saul's servants spake those words in the ears of David. + And David said, Seemeth it to you a light thing to be a king's + son in law, seeing that I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed? + +09:018:024 And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner + spake David. + +09:018:025 And Saul said, Thus shall ye say to David, The king desireth + not any dowry, but an hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to + be avenged of the king's enemies. But Saul thought to make + David fall by the hand of the Philistines. + +09:018:026 And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David + well to be the king's son in law: and the days were not + expired. + +09:018:027 Wherefore David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of + the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their + foreskins, and they gave them in full tale to the king, that + he might be the king's son in law. And Saul gave him Michal + his daughter to wife. + +09:018:028 And Saul saw and knew that the LORD was with David, and that + Michal Saul's daughter loved him. + +09:018:029 And Saul was yet the more afraid of David; and Saul became + David's enemy continually. + +09:018:030 Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to + pass, after they went forth, that David behaved himself more + wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was + much set by. + +09:019:001 And Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, + that they should kill David. + +09:019:002 But Jonathan Saul's son delighted much in David: and Jonathan + told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to kill thee: now + therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself until the + morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide thyself: + +09:019:003 And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field + where thou art, and I will commune with my father of thee; and + what I see, that I will tell thee. + +09:019:004 And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and + said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, + against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and + because his works have been to thee-ward very good: + +09:019:005 For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, + and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou + sawest it, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin + against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause? + +09:019:006 And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, + As the LORD liveth, he shall not be slain. + +09:019:007 And Jonathan called David, and Jonathan shewed him all those + things. And Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he was in his + presence, as in times past. + +09:019:008 And there was war again: and David went out, and fought with + the Philistines, and slew them with a great slaughter; and + they fled from him. + +09:019:009 And the evil spirit from the LORD was upon Saul, as he sat in + his house with his javelin in his hand: and David played with + his hand. + +09:019:010 And Saul sought to smite David even to the wall with the + javelin: but he slipped away out of Saul's presence, and he + smote the javelin into the wall: and David fled, and escaped + that night. + +09:019:011 Saul also sent messengers unto David's house, to watch him, + and to slay him in the morning: and Michal David's wife told + him, saying, If thou save not thy life to night, to morrow + thou shalt be slain. + +09:019:012 So Michal let David down through a window: and he went, and + fled, and escaped. + +09:019:013 And Michal took an image, and laid it in the bed, and put a + pillow of goats' hair for his bolster, and covered it with a + cloth. + +09:019:014 And when Saul sent messengers to take David, she said, He is + sick. + +09:019:015 And Saul sent the messengers again to see David, saying, Bring + him up to me in the bed, that I may slay him. + +09:019:016 And when the messengers were come in, behold, there was an + image in the bed, with a pillow of goats' hair for his + bolster. + +09:019:017 And Saul said unto Michal, Why hast thou deceived me so, and + sent away mine enemy, that he is escaped? And Michal answered + Saul, He said unto me, Let me go; why should I kill thee? + +09:019:018 So David fled, and escaped, and came to Samuel to Ramah, and + told him all that Saul had done to him. And he and Samuel went + and dwelt in Naioth. + +09:019:019 And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in + Ramah. + +09:019:020 And Saul sent messengers to take David: and when they saw the + company of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as + appointed over them, the Spirit of God was upon the messengers + of Saul, and they also prophesied. + +09:019:021 And when it was told Saul, he sent other messengers, and they + prophesied likewise. And Saul sent messengers again the third + time, and they prophesied also. + +09:019:022 Then went he also to Ramah, and came to a great well that is + in Sechu: and he asked and said, Where are Samuel and David? + And one said, Behold, they be at Naioth in Ramah. + +09:019:023 And he went thither to Naioth in Ramah: and the Spirit of God + was upon him also, and he went on, and prophesied, until he + came to Naioth in Ramah. + +09:019:024 And he stripped off his clothes also, and prophesied before + Samuel in like manner, and lay down naked all that day and all + that night. Wherefore they say, Is Saul also among the + prophets? + +09:020:001 And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before + Jonathan, What have I done? what is mine iniquity? and what is + my sin before thy father, that he seeketh my life? + +09:020:002 And he said unto him, God forbid; thou shalt not die: behold, + my father will do nothing either great or small, but that he + will shew it me: and why should my father hide this thing from + me? it is not so. + +09:020:003 And David sware moreover, and said, Thy father certainly + knoweth that I have found grace in thine eyes; and he saith, + Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved: but truly as + the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, there is but a step + between me and death. + +09:020:004 Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I + will even do it for thee. + +09:020:005 And David said unto Jonathan, Behold, to morrow is the new + moon, and I should not fail to sit with the king at meat: but + let me go, that I may hide myself in the field unto the third + day at even. + +09:020:006 If thy father at all miss me, then say, David earnestly asked + leave of me that he might run to Bethlehem his city: for there + is a yearly sacrifice there for all the family. + +09:020:007 If he say thus, It is well; thy servant shall have peace: but + if he be very wroth, then be sure that evil is determined by + him. + +09:020:008 Therefore thou shalt deal kindly with thy servant; for thou + hast brought thy servant into a covenant of the LORD with + thee: notwithstanding, if there be in me iniquity, slay me + thyself; for why shouldest thou bring me to thy father? + +09:020:009 And Jonathan said, Far be it from thee: for if I knew + certainly that evil were determined by my father to come upon + thee, then would not I tell it thee? + +09:020:010 Then said David to Jonathan, Who shall tell me? or what if thy + father answer thee roughly? + +09:020:011 And Jonathan said unto David, Come, and let us go out into the + field. And they went out both of them into the field. + +09:020:012 And Jonathan said unto David, O LORD God of Israel, when I + have sounded my father about to morrow any time, or the third + day, and, behold, if there be good toward David, and I then + send not unto thee, and shew it thee; + +09:020:013 The LORD do so and much more to Jonathan: but if it please my + father to do thee evil, then I will shew it thee, and send + thee away, that thou mayest go in peace: and the LORD be with + thee, as he hath been with my father. + +09:020:014 And thou shalt not only while yet I live shew me the kindness + of the LORD, that I die not: + +09:020:015 But also thou shalt not cut off thy kindness from my house for + ever: no, not when the LORD hath cut off the enemies of David + every one from the face of the earth. + +09:020:016 So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, + Let the LORD even require it at the hand of David's enemies. + +09:020:017 And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved + him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul. + +09:020:018 Then Jonathan said to David, To morrow is the new moon: and + thou shalt be missed, because thy seat will be empty. + +09:020:019 And when thou hast stayed three days, then thou shalt go down + quickly, and come to the place where thou didst hide thyself + when the business was in hand, and shalt remain by the stone + Ezel. + +09:020:020 And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I + shot at a mark. + +09:020:021 And, behold, I will send a lad, saying, Go, find out the + arrows. If I expressly say unto the lad, Behold, the arrows + are on this side of thee, take them; then come thou: for there + is peace to thee, and no hurt; as the LORD liveth. + +09:020:022 But if I say thus unto the young man, Behold, the arrows are + beyond thee; go thy way: for the LORD hath sent thee away. + +09:020:023 And as touching the matter which thou and I have spoken of, + behold, the LORD be between thee and me for ever. + +09:020:024 So David hid himself in the field: and when the new moon was + come, the king sat him down to eat meat. + +09:020:025 And the king sat upon his seat, as at other times, even upon a + seat by the wall: and Jonathan arose, and Abner sat by Saul's + side, and David's place was empty. + +09:020:026 Nevertheless Saul spake not any thing that day: for he + thought, Something hath befallen him, he is not clean; surely + he is not clean. + +09:020:027 And it came to pass on the morrow, which was the second day of + the month, that David's place was empty: and Saul said unto + Jonathan his son, Wherefore cometh not the son of Jesse to + meat, neither yesterday, nor to day? + +09:020:028 And Jonathan answered Saul, David earnestly asked leave of me + to go to Bethlehem: + +09:020:029 And he said, Let me go, I pray thee; for our family hath a + sacrifice in the city; and my brother, he hath commanded me to + be there: and now, if I have found favour in thine eyes, let + me get away, I pray thee, and see my brethren. Therefore he + cometh not unto the king's table. + +09:020:030 Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said + unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I + know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own + confusion, and unto the confusion of thy mother's nakedness? + +09:020:031 For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou + shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send + and fetch him unto me, for he shall surely die. + +09:020:032 And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said unto him, + Wherefore shall he be slain? what hath he done? + +09:020:033 And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan + knew that it was determined of his father to slay David. + +09:020:034 So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and did eat + no meat the second day of the month: for he was grieved for + David, because his father had done him shame. + +09:020:035 And it came to pass in the morning, that Jonathan went out + into the field at the time appointed with David, and a little + lad with him. + +09:020:036 And he said unto his lad, Run, find out now the arrows which I + shoot. And as the lad ran, he shot an arrow beyond him. + +09:020:037 And when the lad was come to the place of the arrow which + Jonathan had shot, Jonathan cried after the lad, and said, Is + not the arrow beyond thee? + +09:020:038 And Jonathan cried after the lad, Make speed, haste, stay not. + And Jonathan's lad gathered up the arrows, and came to his + master. + +09:020:039 But the lad knew not any thing: only Jonathan and David knew + the matter. + +09:020:040 And Jonathan gave his artillery unto his lad, and said unto + him, Go, carry them to the city. + +09:020:041 And as soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of a place + toward the south, and fell on his face to the ground, and + bowed himself three times: and they kissed one another, and + wept one with another, until David exceeded. + +09:020:042 And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have + sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be + between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for + ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the + city. + +09:021:001 Then came David to Nob to Ahimelech the priest: and Ahimelech + was afraid at the meeting of David, and said unto him, Why art + thou alone, and no man with thee? + +09:021:002 And David said unto Ahimelech the priest, The king hath + commanded me a business, and hath said unto me, Let no man + know any thing of the business whereabout I send thee, and + what I have commanded thee: and I have appointed my servants + to such and such a place. + +09:021:003 Now therefore what is under thine hand? give me five loaves of + bread in mine hand, or what there is present. + +09:021:004 And the priest answered David, and said, There is no common + bread under mine hand, but there is hallowed bread; if the + young men have kept themselves at least from women. + +09:021:005 And David answered the priest, and said unto him, Of a truth + women have been kept from us about these three days, since I + came out, and the vessels of the young men are holy, and the + bread is in a manner common, yea, though it were sanctified + this day in the vessel. + +09:021:006 So the priest gave him hallowed bread: for there was no bread + there but the shewbread, that was taken from before the LORD, + to put hot bread in the day when it was taken away. + +09:021:007 Now a certain man of the servants of Saul was there that day, + detained before the LORD; and his name was Doeg, an Edomite, + the chiefest of the herdmen that belonged to Saul. + +09:021:008 And David said unto Ahimelech, And is there not here under + thine hand spear or sword? for I have neither brought my sword + nor my weapons with me, because the king's business required + haste. + +09:021:009 And the priest said, The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom + thou slewest in the valley of Elah, behold, it is here wrapped + in a cloth behind the ephod: if thou wilt take that, take it: + for there is no other save that here. And David said, There is + none like that; give it me. + +09:021:010 And David arose and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went + to Achish the king of Gath. + +09:021:011 And the servants of Achish said unto him, Is not this David + the king of the land? did they not sing one to another of him + in dances, saying, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David + his ten thousands? + +09:021:012 And David laid up these words in his heart, and was sore + afraid of Achish the king of Gath. + +09:021:013 And he changed his behaviour before them, and feigned himself + mad in their hands, and scrabbled on the doors of the gate, + and let his spittle fall down upon his beard. + +09:021:014 Then said Achish unto his servants, Lo, ye see the man is mad: + wherefore then have ye brought him to me? + +09:021:015 Have I need of mad men, that ye have brought this fellow to + play the mad man in my presence? shall this fellow come into + my house? + +09:022:001 David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave + Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father's house + heard it, they went down thither to him. + +09:022:002 And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in + debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves + unto him; and he became a captain over them: and there were + with him about four hundred men. + +09:022:003 And David went thence to Mizpeh of Moab: and he said unto the + king of Moab, Let my father and my mother, I pray thee, come + forth, and be with you, till I know what God will do for me. + +09:022:004 And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt + with him all the while that David was in the hold. + +09:022:005 And the prophet Gad said unto David, Abide not in the hold; + depart, and get thee into the land of Judah. Then David + departed, and came into the forest of Hareth. + +09:022:006 When Saul heard that David was discovered, and the men that + were with him, (now Saul abode in Gibeah under a tree in + Ramah, having his spear in his hand, and all his servants were + standing about him;) + +09:022:007 Then Saul said unto his servants that stood about him, Hear + now, ye Benjamites; will the son of Jesse give every one of + you fields and vineyards, and make you all captains of + thousands, and captains of hundreds; + +09:022:008 That all of you have conspired against me, and there is none + that sheweth me that my son hath made a league with the son of + Jesse, and there is none of you that is sorry for me, or + sheweth unto me that my son hath stirred up my servant against + me, to lie in wait, as at this day? + +09:022:009 Then answered Doeg the Edomite, which was set over the + servants of Saul, and said, I saw the son of Jesse coming to + Nob, to Ahimelech the son of Ahitub. + +09:022:010 And he enquired of the LORD for him, and gave him victuals, + and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine. + +09:022:011 Then the king sent to call Ahimelech the priest, the son of + Ahitub, and all his father's house, the priests that were in + Nob: and they came all of them to the king. + +09:022:012 And Saul said, Hear now, thou son of Ahitub. And he answered, + Here I am, my lord. + +09:022:013 And Saul said unto him, Why have ye conspired against me, thou + and the son of Jesse, in that thou hast given him bread, and a + sword, and hast enquired of God for him, that he should rise + against me, to lie in wait, as at this day? + +09:022:014 Then Ahimelech answered the king, and said, And who is so + faithful among all thy servants as David, which is the king's + son in law, and goeth at thy bidding, and is honourable in + thine house? + +09:022:015 Did I then begin to enquire of God for him? be it far from me: + let not the king impute any thing unto his servant, nor to all + the house of my father: for thy servant knew nothing of all + this, less or more. + +09:022:016 And the king said, Thou shalt surely die, Ahimelech, thou, and + all thy father's house. + +09:022:017 And the king said unto the footmen that stood about him, Turn, + and slay the priests of the LORD: because their hand also is + with David, and because they knew when he fled, and did not + shew it to me. But the servants of the king would not put + forth their hand to fall upon the priests of the LORD. + +09:022:018 And the king said to Doeg, Turn thou, and fall upon the + priests. And Doeg the Edomite turned, and he fell upon the + priests, and slew on that day fourscore and five persons that + did wear a linen ephod. + +09:022:019 And Nob, the city of the priests, smote he with the edge of + the sword, both men and women, children and sucklings, and + oxen, and asses, and sheep, with the edge of the sword. + +09:022:020 And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named + Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David. + +09:022:021 And Abiathar shewed David that Saul had slain the LORD's + priests. + +09:022:022 And David said unto Abiathar, I knew it that day, when Doeg + the Edomite was there, that he would surely tell Saul: I have + occasioned the death of all the persons of thy father's house. + +09:022:023 Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life + seeketh thy life: but with me thou shalt be in safeguard. + +09:023:001 Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight + against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors. + +09:023:002 Therefore David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and + smite these Philistines? And the LORD said unto David, Go, and + smite the Philistines, and save Keilah. + +09:023:003 And David's men said unto him, Behold, we be afraid here in + Judah: how much more then if we come to Keilah against the + armies of the Philistines? + +09:023:004 Then David enquired of the LORD yet again. And the LORD + answered him and said, Arise, go down to Keilah; for I will + deliver the Philistines into thine hand. + +09:023:005 So David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the + Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and smote them + with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of + Keilah. + +09:023:006 And it came to pass, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled + to David to Keilah, that he came down with an ephod in his + hand. + +09:023:007 And it was told Saul that David was come to Keilah. And Saul + said, God hath delivered him into mine hand; for he is shut + in, by entering into a town that hath gates and bars. + +09:023:008 And Saul called all the people together to war, to go down to + Keilah, to besiege David and his men. + +09:023:009 And David knew that Saul secretly practised mischief against + him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the + ephod. + +09:023:010 Then said David, O LORD God of Israel, thy servant hath + certainly heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to + destroy the city for my sake. + +09:023:011 Will the men of Keilah deliver me up into his hand? will Saul + come down, as thy servant hath heard? O LORD God of Israel, I + beseech thee, tell thy servant. And the LORD said, He will + come down. + +09:023:012 Then said David, Will the men of Keilah deliver me and my men + into the hand of Saul? And the LORD said, They will deliver + thee up. + +09:023:013 Then David and his men, which were about six hundred, arose + and departed out of Keilah, and went whithersoever they could + go. And it was told Saul that David was escaped from Keilah; + and he forbare to go forth. + +09:023:014 And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and + remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul + sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand. + +09:023:015 And David saw that Saul was come out to seek his life: and + David was in the wilderness of Ziph in a wood. + +09:023:016 And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the + wood, and strengthened his hand in God. + +09:023:017 And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father + shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I + shall be next unto thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth. + +09:023:018 And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode + in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house. + +09:023:019 Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not + David hide himself with us in strong holds in the wood, in the + hill of Hachilah, which is on the south of Jeshimon? + +09:023:020 Now therefore, O king, come down according to all the desire + of thy soul to come down; and our part shall be to deliver him + into the king's hand. + +09:023:021 And Saul said, Blessed be ye of the LORD; for ye have + compassion on me. + +09:023:022 Go, I pray you, prepare yet, and know and see his place where + his haunt is, and who hath seen him there: for it is told me + that he dealeth very subtilly. + +09:023:023 See therefore, and take knowledge of all the lurking places + where he hideth himself, and come ye again to me with the + certainty, and I will go with you: and it shall come to pass, + if he be in the land, that I will search him out throughout + all the thousands of Judah. + +09:023:024 And they arose, and went to Ziph before Saul: but David and + his men were in the wilderness of Maon, in the plain on the + south of Jeshimon. + +09:023:025 Saul also and his men went to seek him. And they told David; + wherefore he came down into a rock, and abode in the + wilderness of Maon. And when Saul heard that, he pursued after + David in the wilderness of Maon. + +09:023:026 And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his + men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get + away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David + and his men round about to take them. + +09:023:027 But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and + come; for the Philistines have invaded the land. + +09:023:028 Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went + against the Philistines: therefore they called that place + Selahammahlekoth. + +09:023:029 And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at + Engedi. + +09:024:001 And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the + Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in + the wilderness of Engedi. + +09:024:002 Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, + and went to seek David and his men upon the rocks of the wild + goats. + +09:024:003 And he came to the sheepcotes by the way, where was a cave; + and Saul went in to cover his feet: and David and his men + remained in the sides of the cave. + +09:024:004 And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which + the LORD said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy + into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem + good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of + Saul's robe privily. + +09:024:005 And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, + because he had cut off Saul's skirt. + +09:024:006 And he said unto his men, The LORD forbid that I should do + this thing unto my master, the LORD's anointed, to stretch + forth mine hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the + LORD. + +09:024:007 So David stayed his servants with these words, and suffered + them not to rise against Saul. But Saul rose up out of the + cave, and went on his way. + +09:024:008 David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and + cried after Saul, saying, My lord the king. And when Saul + looked behind him, David stooped with his face to the earth, + and bowed himself. + +09:024:009 And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men's words, + saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt? + +09:024:010 Behold, this day thine eyes have seen how that the LORD had + delivered thee to day into mine hand in the cave: and some + bade me kill thee: but mine eye spared thee; and I said, I + will not put forth mine hand against my lord; for he is the + LORD's anointed. + +09:024:011 Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my + hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed + thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor + transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against + thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it. + +09:024:012 The LORD judge between me and thee, and the LORD avenge me of + thee: but mine hand shall not be upon thee. + +09:024:013 As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth + from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee. + +09:024:014 After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost + thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea. + +09:024:015 The LORD therefore be judge, and judge between me and thee, + and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thine hand. + +09:024:016 And it came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking + these words unto Saul, that Saul said, Is this thy voice, my + son David? And Saul lifted up his voice, and wept. + +09:024:017 And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou + hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil. + +09:024:018 And thou hast shewed this day how that thou hast dealt well + with me: forasmuch as when the LORD had delivered me into + thine hand, thou killedst me not. + +09:024:019 For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? + wherefore the LORD reward thee good for that thou hast done + unto me this day. + +09:024:020 And now, behold, I know well that thou shalt surely be king, + and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in thine + hand. + +09:024:021 Swear now therefore unto me by the LORD, that thou wilt not + cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my + name out of my father's house. + +09:024:022 And David sware unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and + his men gat them up unto the hold. + +09:025:001 And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were gathered + together, and lamented him, and buried him in his house at + Ramah. And David arose, and went down to the wilderness of + Paran. + +09:025:002 And there was a man in Maon, whose possessions were in Carmel; + and the man was very great, and he had three thousand sheep, + and a thousand goats: and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel. + +09:025:003 Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife + Abigail: and she was a woman of good understanding, and of a + beautiful countenance: but the man was churlish and evil in + his doings; and he was of the house of Caleb. + +09:025:004 And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his + sheep. + +09:025:005 And David sent out ten young men, and David said unto the + young men, Get you up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and greet + him in my name: + +09:025:006 And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace + be both to thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be + unto all that thou hast. + +09:025:007 And now I have heard that thou hast shearers: now thy + shepherds which were with us, we hurt them not, neither was + there ought missing unto them, all the while they were in + Carmel. + +09:025:008 Ask thy young men, and they will shew thee. Wherefore let the + young men find favour in thine eyes: for we come in a good + day: give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto + thy servants, and to thy son David. + +09:025:009 And when David's young men came, they spake to Nabal according + to all those words in the name of David, and ceased. + +09:025:010 And Nabal answered David's servants, and said, Who is David? + and who is the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days + that break away every man from his master. + +09:025:011 Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my flesh that I + have killed for my shearers, and give it unto men, whom I know + not whence they be? + +09:025:012 So David's young men turned their way, and went again, and + came and told him all those sayings. + +09:025:013 And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. + And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded + on his sword: and there went up after David about four hundred + men; and two hundred abode by the stuff. + +09:025:014 But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, + Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute + our master; and he railed on them. + +09:025:015 But the men were very good unto us, and we were not hurt, + neither missed we any thing, as long as we were conversant + with them, when we were in the fields: + +09:025:016 They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while + we were with them keeping the sheep. + +09:025:017 Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is + determined against our master, and against all his household: + for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to + him. + +09:025:018 Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two + bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five + measures of parched corn, and an hundred clusters of raisins, + and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid them on asses. + +09:025:019 And she said unto her servants, Go on before me; behold, I + come after you. But she told not her husband Nabal. + +09:025:020 And it was so, as she rode on the ass, that she came down by + the covert on the hill, and, behold, David and his men came + down against her; and she met them. + +09:025:021 Now David had said, Surely in vain have I kept all that this + fellow hath in the wilderness, so that nothing was missed of + all that pertained unto him: and he hath requited me evil for + good. + +09:025:022 So and more also do God unto the enemies of David, if I leave + of all that pertain to him by the morning light any that + pisseth against the wall. + +09:025:023 And when Abigail saw David, she hasted, and lighted off the + ass, and fell before David on her face, and bowed herself to + the ground, + +09:025:024 And fell at his feet, and said, Upon me, my lord, upon me let + this iniquity be: and let thine handmaid, I pray thee, speak + in thine audience, and hear the words of thine handmaid. + +09:025:025 Let not my lord, I pray thee, regard this man of Belial, even + Nabal: for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and + folly is with him: but I thine handmaid saw not the young men + of my lord, whom thou didst send. + +09:025:026 Now therefore, my lord, as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul + liveth, seeing the LORD hath withholden thee from coming to + shed blood, and from avenging thyself with thine own hand, now + let thine enemies, and they that seek evil to my lord, be as + Nabal. + +09:025:027 And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto + my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow + my lord. + +09:025:028 I pray thee, forgive the trespass of thine handmaid: for the + LORD will certainly make my lord a sure house; because my lord + fighteth the battles of the LORD, and evil hath not been found + in thee all thy days. + +09:025:029 Yet a man is risen to pursue thee, and to seek thy soul: but + the soul of my lord shall be bound in the bundle of life with + the LORD thy God; and the souls of thine enemies, them shall + he sling out, as out of the middle of a sling. + +09:025:030 And it shall come to pass, when the LORD shall have done to my + lord according to all the good that he hath spoken concerning + thee, and shall have appointed thee ruler over Israel; + +09:025:031 That this shall be no grief unto thee, nor offence of heart + unto my lord, either that thou hast shed blood causeless, or + that my lord hath avenged himself: but when the LORD shall + have dealt well with my lord, then remember thine handmaid. + +09:025:032 And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, + which sent thee this day to meet me: + +09:025:033 And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast + kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging + myself with mine own hand. + +09:025:034 For in very deed, as the LORD God of Israel liveth, which hath + kept me back from hurting thee, except thou hadst hasted and + come to meet me, surely there had not been left unto Nabal by + the morning light any that pisseth against the wall. + +09:025:035 So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, + and said unto her, Go up in peace to thine house; see, I have + hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person. + +09:025:036 And Abigail came to Nabal; and, behold, he held a feast in his + house, like the feast of a king; and Nabal's heart was merry + within him, for he was very drunken: wherefore she told him + nothing, less or more, until the morning light. + +09:025:037 But it came to pass in the morning, when the wine was gone out + of Nabal, and his wife had told him these things, that his + heart died within him, and he became as a stone. + +09:025:038 And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote + Nabal, that he died. + +09:025:039 And when David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, Blessed be + the LORD, that hath pleaded the cause of my reproach from the + hand of Nabal, and hath kept his servant from evil: for the + LORD hath returned the wickedness of Nabal upon his own head. + And David sent and communed with Abigail, to take her to him + to wife. + +09:025:040 And when the servants of David were come to Abigail to Carmel, + they spake unto her, saying, David sent us unto thee, to take + thee to him to wife. + +09:025:041 And she arose, and bowed herself on her face to the earth, and + said, Behold, let thine handmaid be a servant to wash the feet + of the servants of my lord. + +09:025:042 And Abigail hasted, and arose and rode upon an ass, with five + damsels of hers that went after her; and she went after the + messengers of David, and became his wife. + +09:025:043 David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel; and they were also both of + them his wives. + +09:025:044 But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David's wife, to + Phalti the son of Laish, which was of Gallim. + +09:026:001 And the Ziphites came unto Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not + David hide himself in the hill of Hachilah, which is before + Jeshimon? + +09:026:002 Then Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, + having three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek + David in the wilderness of Ziph. + +09:026:003 And Saul pitched in the hill of Hachilah, which is before + Jeshimon, by the way. But David abode in the wilderness, and + he saw that Saul came after him into the wilderness. + +09:026:004 David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was + come in very deed. + +09:026:005 And David arose, and came to the place where Saul had pitched: + and David beheld the place where Saul lay, and Abner the son + of Ner, the captain of his host: and Saul lay in the trench, + and the people pitched round about him. + +09:026:006 Then answered David and said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to + Abishai the son of Zeruiah, brother to Joab, saying, Who will + go down with me to Saul to the camp? And Abishai said, I will + go down with thee. + +09:026:007 So David and Abishai came to the people by night: and, behold, + Saul lay sleeping within the trench, and his spear stuck in + the ground at his bolster: but Abner and the people lay round + about him. + +09:026:008 Then said Abishai to David, God hath delivered thine enemy + into thine hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I + pray thee, with the spear even to the earth at once, and I + will not smite him the second time. + +09:026:009 And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can + stretch forth his hand against the LORD's anointed, and be + guiltless? + +09:026:010 David said furthermore, As the LORD liveth, the LORD shall + smite him; or his day shall come to die; or he shall descend + into battle, and perish. + +09:026:011 The LORD forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against + the LORD's anointed: but, I pray thee, take thou now the spear + that is at his bolster, and the cruse of water, and let us go. + +09:026:012 So David took the spear and the cruse of water from Saul's + bolster; and they gat them away, and no man saw it, nor knew + it, neither awaked: for they were all asleep; because a deep + sleep from the LORD was fallen upon them. + +09:026:013 Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top + of an hill afar off; a great space being between them: + +09:026:014 And David cried to the people, and to Abner the son of Ner, + saying, Answerest thou not, Abner? Then Abner answered and + said, Who art thou that criest to the king? + +09:026:015 And David said to Abner, Art not thou a valiant man? and who + is like to thee in Israel? wherefore then hast thou not kept + thy lord the king? for there came one of the people in to + destroy the king thy lord. + +09:026:016 This thing is not good that thou hast done. As the LORD + liveth, ye are worthy to die, because ye have not kept your + master, the LORD's anointed. And now see where the king's + spear is, and the cruse of water that was at his bolster. + +09:026:017 And Saul knew David's voice, and said, Is this thy voice, my + son David? And David said, It is my voice, my lord, O king. + +09:026:018 And he said, Wherefore doth my lord thus pursue after his + servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in mine hand? + +09:026:019 Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the + words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against + me, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of + men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me + out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, + saying, Go, serve other gods. + +09:026:020 Now therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth before the + face of the LORD: for the king of Israel is come out to seek a + flea, as when one doth hunt a partridge in the mountains. + +09:026:021 Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I + will no more do thee harm, because my soul was precious in + thine eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have + erred exceedingly. + +09:026:022 And David answered and said, Behold the king's spear! and let + one of the young men come over and fetch it. + +09:026:023 The LORD render to every man his righteousness and his + faithfulness; for the LORD delivered thee into my hand to day, + but I would not stretch forth mine hand against the LORD's + anointed. + +09:026:024 And, behold, as thy life was much set by this day in mine + eyes, so let my life be much set by in the eyes of the LORD, + and let him deliver me out of all tribulation. + +09:026:025 Then Saul said to David, Blessed be thou, my son David: thou + shalt both do great things, and also shalt still prevail. So + David went on his way, and Saul returned to his place. + +09:027:001 And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the + hand of Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I + should speedily escape into the land of the Philistines; and + Saul shall despair of me, to seek me any more in any coast of + Israel: so shall I escape out of his hand. + +09:027:002 And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men + that were with him unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of + Gath. + +09:027:003 And David dwelt with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man + with his household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the + Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal's wife. + +09:027:004 And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he + sought no more again for him. + +09:027:005 And David said unto Achish, If I have now found grace in thine + eyes, let them give me a place in some town in the country, + that I may dwell there: for why should thy servant dwell in + the royal city with thee? + +09:027:006 Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag + pertaineth unto the kings of Judah unto this day. + +09:027:007 And the time that David dwelt in the country of the + Philistines was a full year and four months. + +09:027:008 And David and his men went up, and invaded the Geshurites, and + the Gezrites, and the Amalekites: for those nations were of + old the inhabitants of the land, as thou goest to Shur, even + unto the land of Egypt. + +09:027:009 And David smote the land, and left neither man nor woman + alive, and took away the sheep, and the oxen, and the asses, + and the camels, and the apparel, and returned, and came to + Achish. + +09:027:010 And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David + said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the + Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites. + +09:027:011 And David saved neither man nor woman alive, to bring tidings + to Gath, saying, Lest they should tell on us, saying, So did + David, and so will be his manner all the while he dwelleth in + the country of the Philistines. + +09:027:012 And Achish believed David, saying, He hath made his people + Israel utterly to abhor him; therefore he shall be my servant + for ever. + +09:028:001 And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines + gathered their armies together for warfare, to fight with + Israel. And Achish said unto David, Know thou assuredly, that + thou shalt go out with me to battle, thou and thy men. + +09:028:002 And David said to Achish, Surely thou shalt know what thy + servant can do. And Achish said to David, Therefore will I + make thee keeper of mine head for ever. + +09:028:003 Now Samuel was dead, and all Israel had lamented him, and + buried him in Ramah, even in his own city. And Saul had put + away those that had familiar spirits, and the wizards, out of + the land. + +09:028:004 And the Philistines gathered themselves together, and came and + pitched in Shunem: and Saul gathered all Israel together, and + they pitched in Gilboa. + +09:028:005 And when Saul saw the host of the Philistines, he was afraid, + and his heart greatly trembled. + +09:028:006 And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, + neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets. + +09:028:007 Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a + familiar spirit, that I may go to her, and enquire of her. And + his servants said to him, Behold, there is a woman that hath a + familiar spirit at Endor. + +09:028:008 And Saul disguised himself, and put on other raiment, and he + went, and two men with him, and they came to the woman by + night: and he said, I pray thee, divine unto me by the + familiar spirit, and bring me him up, whom I shall name unto + thee. + +09:028:009 And the woman said unto him, Behold, thou knowest what Saul + hath done, how he hath cut off those that have familiar + spirits, and the wizards, out of the land: wherefore then + layest thou a snare for my life, to cause me to die? + +09:028:010 And Saul sware to her by the LORD, saying, As the LORD liveth, + there shall no punishment happen to thee for this thing. + +09:028:011 Then said the woman, Whom shall I bring up unto thee? And he + said, Bring me up Samuel. + +09:028:012 And when the woman saw Samuel, she cried with a loud voice: + and the woman spake to Saul, saying, Why hast thou deceived + me? for thou art Saul. + +09:028:013 And the king said unto her, Be not afraid: for what sawest + thou? And the woman said unto Saul, I saw gods ascending out + of the earth. + +09:028:014 And he said unto her, What form is he of? And she said, An old + man cometh up; and he is covered with a mantle. And Saul + perceived that it was Samuel, and he stooped with his face to + the ground, and bowed himself. + +09:028:015 And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring + me up? And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the + Philistines make war against me, and God is departed from me, + and answereth me no more, neither by prophets, nor by dreams: + therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest make known unto + me what I shall do. + +09:028:016 Then said Samuel, Wherefore then dost thou ask of me, seeing + the LORD is departed from thee, and is become thine enemy? + +09:028:017 And the LORD hath done to him, as he spake by me: for the LORD + hath rent the kingdom out of thine hand, and given it to thy + neighbour, even to David: + +09:028:018 Because thou obeyedst not the voice of the LORD, nor + executedst his fierce wrath upon Amalek, therefore hath the + LORD done this thing unto thee this day. + +09:028:019 Moreover the LORD will also deliver Israel with thee into the + hand of the Philistines: and to morrow shalt thou and thy sons + be with me: the LORD also shall deliver the host of Israel + into the hand of the Philistines. + +09:028:020 Then Saul fell straightway all along on the earth, and was + sore afraid, because of the words of Samuel: and there was no + strength in him; for he had eaten no bread all the day, nor + all the night. + +09:028:021 And the woman came unto Saul, and saw that he was sore + troubled, and said unto him, Behold, thine handmaid hath + obeyed thy voice, and I have put my life in my hand, and have + hearkened unto thy words which thou spakest unto me. + +09:028:022 Now therefore, I pray thee, hearken thou also unto the voice + of thine handmaid, and let me set a morsel of bread before + thee; and eat, that thou mayest have strength, when thou goest + on thy way. + +09:028:023 But he refused, and said, I will not eat. But his servants, + together with the woman, compelled him; and he hearkened unto + their voice. So he arose from the earth, and sat upon the bed. + +09:028:024 And the woman had a fat calf in the house; and she hasted, and + killed it, and took flour, and kneaded it, and did bake + unleavened bread thereof: + +09:028:025 And she brought it before Saul, and before his servants; and + they did eat. Then they rose up, and went away that night. + +09:029:001 Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to + Aphek: and the Israelites pitched by a fountain which is in + Jezreel. + +09:029:002 And the lords of the Philistines passed on by hundreds, and by + thousands: but David and his men passed on in the rereward + with Achish. + +09:029:003 Then said the princes of the Philistines, What do these + Hebrews here? And Achish said unto the princes of the + Philistines, Is not this David, the servant of Saul the king + of Israel, which hath been with me these days, or these years, + and I have found no fault in him since he fell unto me unto + this day? + +09:029:004 And the princes of the Philistines were wroth with him; and + the princes of the Philistines said unto him, Make this fellow + return, that he may go again to his place which thou hast + appointed him, and let him not go down with us to battle, lest + in the battle he be an adversary to us: for wherewith should + he reconcile himself unto his master? should it not be with + the heads of these men? + +09:029:005 Is not this David, of whom they sang one to another in dances, + saying, Saul slew his thousands, and David his ten thousands? + +09:029:006 Then Achish called David, and said unto him, Surely, as the + LORD liveth, thou hast been upright, and thy going out and thy + coming in with me in the host is good in my sight: for I have + not found evil in thee since the day of thy coming unto me + unto this day: nevertheless the lords favour thee not. + +09:029:007 Wherefore now return, and go in peace, that thou displease not + the lords of the Philistines. + +09:029:008 And David said unto Achish, But what have I done? and what + hast thou found in thy servant so long as I have been with + thee unto this day, that I may not go fight against the + enemies of my lord the king? + +09:029:009 And Achish answered and said to David, I know that thou art + good in my sight, as an angel of God: notwithstanding the + princes of the Philistines have said, He shall not go up with + us to the battle. + +09:029:010 Wherefore now rise up early in the morning with thy master's + servants that are come with thee: and as soon as ye be up + early in the morning, and have light, depart. + +09:029:011 So David and his men rose up early to depart in the morning, + to return into the land of the Philistines. And the + Philistines went up to Jezreel. + +09:030:001 And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to + Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the + south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with + fire; + +09:030:002 And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew + not any, either great or small, but carried them away, and + went on their way. + +09:030:003 So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was + burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their + daughters, were taken captives. + +09:030:004 Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their + voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep. + +09:030:005 And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the + Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite. + +09:030:006 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of + stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, + every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David + encouraged himself in the LORD his God. + +09:030:007 And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's son, I pray + thee, bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither + the ephod to David. + +09:030:008 And David enquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after + this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, + Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail + recover all. + +09:030:009 So David went, he and the six hundred men that were with him, + and came to the brook Besor, where those that were left behind + stayed. + +09:030:010 But David pursued, he and four hundred men: for two hundred + abode behind, which were so faint that they could not go over + the brook Besor. + +09:030:011 And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to + David, and gave him bread, and he did eat; and they made him + drink water; + +09:030:012 And they gave him a piece of a cake of figs, and two clusters + of raisins: and when he had eaten, his spirit came again to + him: for he had eaten no bread, nor drunk any water, three + days and three nights. + +09:030:013 And David said unto him, To whom belongest thou? and whence + art thou? And he said, I am a young man of Egypt, servant to + an Amalekite; and my master left me, because three days agone + I fell sick. + +09:030:014 We made an invasion upon the south of the Cherethites, and + upon the coast which belongeth to Judah, and upon the south of + Caleb; and we burned Ziklag with fire. + +09:030:015 And David said to him, Canst thou bring me down to this + company? And he said, Swear unto me by God, that thou wilt + neither kill me, nor deliver me into the hands of my master, + and I will bring thee down to this company. + +09:030:016 And when he had brought him down, behold, they were spread + abroad upon all the earth, eating and drinking, and dancing, + because of all the great spoil that they had taken out of the + land of the Philistines, and out of the land of Judah. + +09:030:017 And David smote them from the twilight even unto the evening + of the next day: and there escaped not a man of them, save + four hundred young men, which rode upon camels, and fled. + +09:030:018 And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: + and David rescued his two wives. + +09:030:019 And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor + great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any + thing that they had taken to them: David recovered all. + +09:030:020 And David took all the flocks and the herds, which they drave + before those other cattle, and said, This is David's spoil. + +09:030:021 And David came to the two hundred men, which were so faint + that they could not follow David, whom they had made also to + abide at the brook Besor: and they went forth to meet David, + and to meet the people that were with him: and when David came + near to the people, he saluted them. + +09:030:022 Then answered all the wicked men and men of Belial, of those + that went with David, and said, Because they went not with us, + we will not give them ought of the spoil that we have + recovered, save to every man his wife and his children, that + they may lead them away, and depart. + +09:030:023 Then said David, Ye shall not do so, my brethren, with that + which the LORD hath given us, who hath preserved us, and + delivered the company that came against us into our hand. + +09:030:024 For who will hearken unto you in this matter? but as his part + is that goeth down to the battle, so shall his part be that + tarrieth by the stuff: they shall part alike. + +09:030:025 And it was so from that day forward, that he made it a statute + and an ordinance for Israel unto this day. + +09:030:026 And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the + elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present + for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD; + +09:030:027 To them which were in Bethel, and to them which were in south + Ramoth, and to them which were in Jattir, + +09:030:028 And to them which were in Aroer, and to them which were in + Siphmoth, and to them which were in Eshtemoa, + +09:030:029 And to them which were in Rachal, and to them which were in + the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to them which were in the + cities of the Kenites, + +09:030:030 And to them which were in Hormah, and to them which were in + Chorashan, and to them which were in Athach, + +09:030:031 And to them which were in Hebron, and to all the places where + David himself and his men were wont to haunt. + +09:031:001 Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of + Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain + in mount Gilboa. + +09:031:002 And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; + and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and + Melchishua, Saul's sons. + +09:031:003 And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit + him; and he was sore wounded of the archers. + +09:031:004 Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and + thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and + thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would + not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and + fell upon it. + +09:031:005 And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell + likewise upon his sword, and died with him. + +09:031:006 So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and + all his men, that same day together. + +09:031:007 And when the men of Israel that were on the other side of the + valley, and they that were on the other side Jordan, saw that + the men of Israel fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, + they forsook the cities, and fled; and the Philistines came + and dwelt in them. + +09:031:008 And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came + to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his three sons + fallen in mount Gilboa. + +09:031:009 And they cut off his head, and stripped off his armour, and + sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to publish + it in the house of their idols, and among the people. + +09:031:010 And they put his armour in the house of Ashtaroth: and they + fastened his body to the wall of Bethshan. + +09:031:011 And when the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead heard of that which + the Philistines had done to Saul; + +09:031:012 All the valiant men arose, and went all night, and took the + body of Saul and the bodies of his sons from the wall of + Bethshan, and came to Jabesh, and burnt them there. + +09:031:013 And they took their bones, and buried them under a tree at + Jabesh, and fasted seven days. + +Book 10 2 Samuel + +10:001:001 Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was + returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had + abode two days in Ziklag; + +10:001:002 It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man + came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and + earth upon his head: and so it was, when he came to David, + that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance. + +10:001:003 And David said unto him, From whence comest thou? And he said + unto him, Out of the camp of Israel am I escaped. + +10:001:004 And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, + tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the + battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and + Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also. + +10:001:005 And David said unto the young man that told him, How knowest + thou that Saul and Jonathan his son be dead? + +10:001:006 And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance + upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and, + lo, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him. + +10:001:007 And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called unto me. + And I answered, Here am I. + +10:001:008 And he said unto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an + Amalekite. + +10:001:009 He said unto me again, Stand, I pray thee, upon me, and slay + me: for anguish is come upon me, because my life is yet whole + in me. + +10:001:010 So I stood upon him, and slew him, because I was sure that he + could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown + that was upon his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, + and have brought them hither unto my lord. + +10:001:011 Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and + likewise all the men that were with him: + +10:001:012 And they mourned, and wept, and fasted until even, for Saul, + and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the LORD, and + for the house of Israel; because they were fallen by the + sword. + +10:001:013 And David said unto the young man that told him, Whence art + thou? And he answered, I am the son of a stranger, an + Amalekite. + +10:001:014 And David said unto him, How wast thou not afraid to stretch + forth thine hand to destroy the LORD's anointed? + +10:001:015 And David called one of the young men, and said, Go near, and + fall upon him. And he smote him that he died. + +10:001:016 And David said unto him, Thy blood be upon thy head; for thy + mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I have slain the + LORD's anointed. + +10:001:017 And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over + Jonathan his son: + +10:001:018 (Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the + bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.) + +10:001:019 The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are + the mighty fallen! + +10:001:020 Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon; + lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the + daughters of the uncircumcised triumph. + +10:001:021 Ye mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew, neither let there + be rain, upon you, nor fields of offerings: for there the + shield of the mighty is vilely cast away, the shield of Saul, + as though he had not been anointed with oil. + +10:001:022 From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the + bow of Jonathan turned not back, and the sword of Saul + returned not empty. + +10:001:023 Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and + in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than + eagles, they were stronger than lions. + +10:001:024 Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in + scarlet, with other delights, who put on ornaments of gold + upon your apparel. + +10:001:025 How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O + Jonathan, thou wast slain in thine high places. + +10:001:026 I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant + hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing + the love of women. + +10:001:027 How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished! + +10:002:001 And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of the + LORD, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? + And the LORD said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither + shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron. + +10:002:002 So David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the + Jezreelitess, and Abigail Nabal's wife the Carmelite. + +10:002:003 And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man + with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron. + +10:002:004 And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king + over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, That the + men of Jabeshgilead were they that buried Saul. + +10:002:005 And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabeshgilead, and + said unto them, Blessed be ye of the LORD, that ye have shewed + this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried + him. + +10:002:006 And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also + will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this + thing. + +10:002:007 Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye + valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of + Judah have anointed me king over them. + +10:002:008 But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took + Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim; + +10:002:009 And made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and + over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over + all Israel. + +10:002:010 Ishbosheth Saul's son was forty years old when he began to + reign over Israel, and reigned two years. But the house of + Judah followed David. + +10:002:011 And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of + Judah was seven years and six months. + +10:002:012 And Abner the son of Ner, and the servants of Ishbosheth the + son of Saul, went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon. + +10:002:013 And Joab the son of Zeruiah, and the servants of David, went + out, and met together by the pool of Gibeon: and they sat + down, the one on the one side of the pool, and the other on + the other side of the pool. + +10:002:014 And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and play + before us. And Joab said, Let them arise. + +10:002:015 Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, + which pertained to Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of + the servants of David. + +10:002:016 And they caught every one his fellow by the head, and thrust + his sword in his fellow's side; so they fell down together: + wherefore that place was called Helkathhazzurim, which is in + Gibeon. + +10:002:017 And there was a very sore battle that day; and Abner was + beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David. + +10:002:018 And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, + and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe. + +10:002:019 And Asahel pursued after Abner; and in going he turned not to + the right hand nor to the left from following Abner. + +10:002:020 Then Abner looked behind him, and said, Art thou Asahel? And + he answered, I am. + +10:002:021 And Abner said to him, Turn thee aside to thy right hand or to + thy left, and lay thee hold on one of the young men, and take + thee his armour. But Asahel would not turn aside from + following of him. + +10:002:022 And Abner said again to Asahel, Turn thee aside from following + me: wherefore should I smite thee to the ground? how then + should I hold up my face to Joab thy brother? + +10:002:023 Howbeit he refused to turn aside: wherefore Abner with the + hinder end of the spear smote him under the fifth rib, that + the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and + died in the same place: and it came to pass, that as many as + came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still. + +10:002:024 Joab also and Abishai pursued after Abner: and the sun went + down when they were come to the hill of Ammah, that lieth + before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon. + +10:002:025 And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together + after Abner, and became one troop, and stood on the top of an + hill. + +10:002:026 Then Abner called to Joab, and said, Shall the sword devour + for ever? knowest thou not that it will be bitterness in the + latter end? how long shall it be then, ere thou bid the people + return from following their brethren? + +10:002:027 And Joab said, As God liveth, unless thou hadst spoken, surely + then in the morning the people had gone up every one from + following his brother. + +10:002:028 So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and + pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more. + +10:002:029 And Abner and his men walked all that night through the plain, + and passed over Jordan, and went through all Bithron, and they + came to Mahanaim. + +10:002:030 And Joab returned from following Abner: and when he had + gathered all the people together, there lacked of David's + servants nineteen men and Asahel. + +10:002:031 But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and of + Abner's men, so that three hundred and threescore men died. + +10:002:032 And they took up Asahel, and buried him in the sepulchre of + his father, which was in Bethlehem. And Joab and his men went + all night, and they came to Hebron at break of day. + +10:003:001 Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house + of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house + of Saul waxed weaker and weaker. + +10:003:002 And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was + Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; + +10:003:003 And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the + Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the + daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; + +10:003:004 And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, + Shephatiah the son of Abital; + +10:003:005 And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David's wife. These were born + to David in Hebron. + +10:003:006 And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of + Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong + for the house of Saul. + +10:003:007 And Saul had a concubine, whose name was Rizpah, the daughter + of Aiah: and Ishbosheth said to Abner, Wherefore hast thou + gone in unto my father's concubine? + +10:003:008 Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ishbosheth, and + said, Am I a dog's head, which against Judah do shew kindness + this day unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, + and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand + of David, that thou chargest me to day with a fault concerning + this woman? + +10:003:009 So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD hath + sworn to David, even so I do to him; + +10:003:010 To translate the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up + the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even + to Beersheba. + +10:003:011 And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared + him. + +10:003:012 And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, + Whose is the land? saying also, Make thy league with me, and, + behold, my hand shall be with thee, to bring about all Israel + unto thee. + +10:003:013 And he said, Well; I will make a league with thee: but one + thing I require of thee, that is, Thou shalt not see my face, + except thou first bring Michal Saul's daughter, when thou + comest to see my face. + +10:003:014 And David sent messengers to Ishbosheth Saul's son, saying, + Deliver me my wife Michal, which I espoused to me for an + hundred foreskins of the Philistines. + +10:003:015 And Ishbosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from + Phaltiel the son of Laish. + +10:003:016 And her husband went with her along weeping behind her to + Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return. And he + returned. + +10:003:017 And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, + Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you: + +10:003:018 Now then do it: for the LORD hath spoken of David, saying, By + the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out + of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all + their enemies. + +10:003:019 And Abner also spake in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner went + also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed + good to Israel, and that seemed good to the whole house of + Benjamin. + +10:003:020 So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. And + David made Abner and the men that were with him a feast. + +10:003:021 And Abner said unto David, I will arise and go, and will + gather all Israel unto my lord the king, that they may make a + league with thee, and that thou mayest reign over all that + thine heart desireth. And David sent Abner away; and he went + in peace. + +10:003:022 And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from pursuing + a troop, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner was + not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he was + gone in peace. + +10:003:023 When Joab and all the host that was with him were come, they + told Joab, saying, Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and + he hath sent him away, and he is gone in peace. + +10:003:024 Then Joab came to the king, and said, What hast thou done? + behold, Abner came unto thee; why is it that thou hast sent + him away, and he is quite gone? + +10:003:025 Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive + thee, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know + all that thou doest. + +10:003:026 And when Joab was come out from David, he sent messengers + after Abner, which brought him again from the well of Sirah: + but David knew it not. + +10:003:027 And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in + the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under + the fifth rib, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his + brother. + +10:003:028 And afterward when David heard it, he said, I and my kingdom + are guiltless before the LORD for ever from the blood of Abner + the son of Ner: + +10:003:029 Let it rest on the head of Joab, and on all his father's + house; and let there not fail from the house of Joab one that + hath an issue, or that is a leper, or that leaneth on a staff, + or that falleth on the sword, or that lacketh bread. + +10:003:030 So Joab, and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had + slain their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle. + +10:003:031 And David said to Joab, and to all the people that were with + him, Rend your clothes, and gird you with sackcloth, and mourn + before Abner. And king David himself followed the bier. + +10:003:032 And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his + voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people + wept. + +10:003:033 And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner as a + fool dieth? + +10:003:034 Thy hands were not bound, nor thy feet put into fetters: as a + man falleth before wicked men, so fellest thou. And all the + people wept again over him. + +10:003:035 And when all the people came to cause David to eat meat while + it was yet day, David sware, saying, So do God to me, and more + also, if I taste bread, or ought else, till the sun be down. + +10:003:036 And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them: as + whatsoever the king did pleased all the people. + +10:003:037 For all the people and all Israel understood that day that it + was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner. + +10:003:038 And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is + a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel? + +10:003:039 And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men + the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the LORD shall reward + the doer of evil according to his wickedness. + +10:004:001 And when Saul's son heard that Abner was dead in Hebron, his + hands were feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled. + +10:004:002 And Saul's son had two men that were captains of bands: the + name of the one was Baanah, and the name of the other Rechab, + the sons of Rimmon a Beerothite, of the children of Benjamin: + (for Beeroth also was reckoned to Benjamin. + +10:004:003 And the Beerothites fled to Gittaim, and were sojourners there + until this day.) + +10:004:004 And Jonathan, Saul's son, had a son that was lame of his feet. + He was five years old when the tidings came of Saul and + Jonathan out of Jezreel, and his nurse took him up, and fled: + and it came to pass, as she made haste to flee, that he fell, + and became lame. And his name was Mephibosheth. + +10:004:005 And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, + went, and came about the heat of the day to the house of + Ishbosheth, who lay on a bed at noon. + +10:004:006 And they came thither into the midst of the house, as though + they would have fetched wheat; and they smote him under the + fifth rib: and Rechab and Baanah his brother escaped. + +10:004:007 For when they came into the house, he lay on his bed in his + bedchamber, and they smote him, and slew him, and beheaded + him, and took his head, and gat them away through the plain + all night. + +10:004:008 And they brought the head of Ishbosheth unto David to Hebron, + and said to the king, Behold the head of Ishbosheth the son of + Saul thine enemy, which sought thy life; and the LORD hath + avenged my lord the king this day of Saul, and of his seed. + +10:004:009 And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of + Rimmon the Beerothite, and said unto them, As the LORD liveth, + who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity, + +10:004:010 When one told me, saying, Behold, Saul is dead, thinking to + have brought good tidings, I took hold of him, and slew him in + Ziklag, who thought that I would have given him a reward for + his tidings: + +10:004:011 How much more, when wicked men have slain a righteous person + in his own house upon his bed? shall I not therefore now + require his blood of your hand, and take you away from the + earth? + +10:004:012 And David commanded his young men, and they slew them, and cut + off their hands and their feet, and hanged them up over the + pool in Hebron. But they took the head of Ishbosheth, and + buried it in the sepulchre of Abner in Hebron. + +10:005:001 Then came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and + spake, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh. + +10:005:002 Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he + that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said + to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a + captain over Israel. + +10:005:003 So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and + king David made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: + and they anointed David king over Israel. + +10:005:004 David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he + reigned forty years. + +10:005:005 In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: + and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all + Israel and Judah. + +10:005:006 And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites, + the inhabitants of the land: which spake unto David, saying, + Except thou take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not + come in hither: thinking, David cannot come in hither. + +10:005:007 Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is + the city of David. + +10:005:008 And David said on that day, Whosoever getteth up to the + gutter, and smiteth the Jebusites, and the lame and the blind + that are hated of David's soul, he shall be chief and captain. + Wherefore they said, The blind and the lame shall not come + into the house. + +10:005:009 So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. + And David built round about from Millo and inward. + +10:005:010 And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts + was with him. + +10:005:011 And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar + trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an + house. + +10:005:012 And David perceived that the LORD had established him king + over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his + people Israel's sake. + +10:005:013 And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, + after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and + daughters born to David. + +10:005:014 And these be the names of those that were born unto him in + Jerusalem; Shammuah, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, + +10:005:015 Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia, + +10:005:016 And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet. + +10:005:017 But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David + king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; + and David heard of it, and went down to the hold. + +10:005:018 The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley + of Rephaim. + +10:005:019 And David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up to the + Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the + LORD said unto David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the + Philistines into thine hand. + +10:005:020 And David came to Baalperazim, and David smote them there, and + said, The LORD hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, + as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that + place Baalperazim. + +10:005:021 And there they left their images, and David and his men burned + them. + +10:005:022 And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves + in the valley of Rephaim. + +10:005:023 And when David enquired of the LORD, he said, Thou shalt not + go up; but fetch a compass behind them, and come upon them + over against the mulberry trees. + +10:005:024 And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the + tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir + thyself: for then shall the LORD go out before thee, to smite + the host of the Philistines. + +10:005:025 And David did so, as the LORD had commanded him; and smote the + Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gazer. + +10:006:001 Again, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, + thirty thousand. + +10:006:002 And David arose, and went with all the people that were with + him from Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of + God, whose name is called by the name of the LORD of hosts + that dwelleth between the cherubims. + +10:006:003 And they set the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it + out of the house of Abinadab that was in Gibeah: and Uzzah and + Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drave the new cart. + +10:006:004 And they brought it out of the house of Abinadab which was at + Gibeah, accompanying the ark of God: and Ahio went before the + ark. + +10:006:005 And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD + on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, + and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on + cymbals. + +10:006:006 And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth + his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen + shook it. + +10:006:007 And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and God + smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of + God. + +10:006:008 And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach + upon Uzzah: and he called the name of the place Perezuzzah to + this day. + +10:006:009 And David was afraid of the LORD that day, and said, How shall + the ark of the LORD come to me? + +10:006:010 So David would not remove the ark of the LORD unto him into + the city of David: but David carried it aside into the house + of Obededom the Gittite. + +10:006:011 And the ark of the LORD continued in the house of Obededom the + Gittite three months: and the LORD blessed Obededom, and all + his household. + +10:006:012 And it was told king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the + house of Obededom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because + of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God + from the house of Obededom into the city of David with + gladness. + +10:006:013 And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the LORD + had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings. + +10:006:014 And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David + was girded with a linen ephod. + +10:006:015 So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the + LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet. + +10:006:016 And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal + Saul's daughter looked through a window, and saw king David + leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in + her heart. + +10:006:017 And they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in his + place, in the midst of the tabernacle that David had pitched + for it: and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings + before the LORD. + +10:006:018 And as soon as David had made an end of offering burnt + offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the + name of the LORD of hosts. + +10:006:019 And he dealt among all the people, even among the whole + multitude of Israel, as well to the women as men, to every one + a cake of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of + wine. So all the people departed every one to his house. + +10:006:020 Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the + daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How + glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself + to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of + the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself! + +10:006:021 And David said unto Michal, It was before the LORD, which + chose me before thy father, and before all his house, to + appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel: + therefore will I play before the LORD. + +10:006:022 And I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in + mine own sight: and of the maidservants which thou hast spoken + of, of them shall I be had in honour. + +10:006:023 Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child unto the + day of her death. + +10:007:001 And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the + LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies; + +10:007:002 That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell + in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within + curtains. + +10:007:003 And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in thine + heart; for the LORD is with thee. + +10:007:004 And it came to pass that night, that the word of the LORD came + unto Nathan, saying, + +10:007:005 Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith the LORD, Shalt thou + build me an house for me to dwell in? + +10:007:006 Whereas I have not dwelt in any house since the time that I + brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this + day, but have walked in a tent and in a tabernacle. + +10:007:007 In all the places wherein I have walked with all the children + of Israel spake I a word with any of the tribes of Israel, + whom I commanded to feed my people Israel, saying, Why build + ye not me an house of cedar? + +10:007:008 Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus + saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from + following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel: + +10:007:009 And I was with thee whithersoever thou wentest, and have cut + off all thine enemies out of thy sight, and have made thee a + great name, like unto the name of the great men that are in + the earth. + +10:007:010 Moreover I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will + plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and + move no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict + them any more, as beforetime, + +10:007:011 And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my + people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine + enemies. Also the LORD telleth thee that he will make thee an + house. + +10:007:012 And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy + fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall + proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom. + +10:007:013 He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the + throne of his kingdom for ever. + +10:007:014 I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit + iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the + stripes of the children of men: + +10:007:015 But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from + Saul, whom I put away before thee. + +10:007:016 And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever + before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever. + +10:007:017 According to all these words, and according to all this + vision, so did Nathan speak unto David. + +10:007:018 Then went king David in, and sat before the LORD, and he said, + Who am I, O Lord GOD? and what is my house, that thou hast + brought me hitherto? + +10:007:019 And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord GOD; but + thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while + to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord GOD? + +10:007:020 And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord GOD, + knowest thy servant. + +10:007:021 For thy word's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast + thou done all these great things, to make thy servant know + them. + +10:007:022 Wherefore thou art great, O LORD God: for there is none like + thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all + that we have heard with our ears. + +10:007:023 And what one nation in the earth is like thy people, even like + Israel, whom God went to redeem for a people to himself, and + to make him a name, and to do for you great things and + terrible, for thy land, before thy people, which thou + redeemedst to thee from Egypt, from the nations and their + gods? + +10:007:024 For thou hast confirmed to thyself thy people Israel to be a + people unto thee for ever: and thou, LORD, art become their + God. + +10:007:025 And now, O LORD God, the word that thou hast spoken concerning + thy servant, and concerning his house, establish it for ever, + and do as thou hast said. + +10:007:026 And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of + hosts is the God over Israel: and let the house of thy servant + David be established before thee. + +10:007:027 For thou, O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy + servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath + thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee. + +10:007:028 And now, O Lord GOD, thou art that God, and thy words be true, + and thou hast promised this goodness unto thy servant: + +10:007:029 Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy + servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, + O Lord GOD, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the + house of thy servant be blessed for ever. + +10:008:001 And after this it came to pass that David smote the + Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Methegammah out + of the hand of the Philistines. + +10:008:002 And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them + down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to + death, and with one full line to keep alive. And so the + Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts. + +10:008:003 David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, + as he went to recover his border at the river Euphrates. + +10:008:004 And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven hundred + horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: and David houghed all + the chariot horses, but reserved of them for an hundred + chariots. + +10:008:005 And when the Syrians of Damascus came to succour Hadadezer + king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty + thousand men. + +10:008:006 Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians + became servants to David, and brought gifts. And the LORD + preserved David whithersoever he went. + +10:008:007 And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants + of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem. + +10:008:008 And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king + David took exceeding much brass. + +10:008:009 When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the + host of Hadadezer, + +10:008:010 Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, + and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and + smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram + brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and + vessels of brass: + +10:008:011 Which also king David did dedicate unto the LORD, with the + silver and gold that he had dedicated of all nations which he + subdued; + +10:008:012 Of Syria, and of Moab, and of the children of Ammon, and of + the Philistines, and of Amalek, and of the spoil of Hadadezer, + son of Rehob, king of Zobah. + +10:008:013 And David gat him a name when he returned from smiting of the + Syrians in the valley of salt, being eighteen thousand men. + +10:008:014 And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he + garrisons, and all they of Edom became David's servants. And + the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went. + +10:008:015 And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment + and justice unto all his people. + +10:008:016 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat + the son of Ahilud was recorder; + +10:008:017 And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of + Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe; + +10:008:018 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites + and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers. + +10:009:001 And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of + Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake? + +10:009:002 And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was + Ziba. And when they had called him unto David, the king said + unto him, Art thou Ziba? And he said, Thy servant is he. + +10:009:003 And the king said, Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, + that I may shew the kindness of God unto him? And Ziba said + unto the king, Jonathan hath yet a son, which is lame on his + feet. + +10:009:004 And the king said unto him, Where is he? And Ziba said unto + the king, Behold, he is in the house of Machir, the son of + Ammiel, in Lodebar. + +10:009:005 Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of + Machir, the son of Ammiel, from Lodebar. + +10:009:006 Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, + was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. + And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy + servant! + +10:009:007 And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee + kindness for Jonathan thy father's sake, and will restore thee + all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at + my table continually. + +10:009:008 And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou + shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am? + +10:009:009 Then the king called to Ziba, Saul's servant, and said unto + him, I have given unto thy master's son all that pertained to + Saul and to all his house. + +10:009:010 Thou therefore, and thy sons, and thy servants, shall till the + land for him, and thou shalt bring in the fruits, that thy + master's son may have food to eat: but Mephibosheth thy + master's son shall eat bread alway at my table. Now Ziba had + fifteen sons and twenty servants. + +10:009:011 Then said Ziba unto the king, According to all that my lord + the king hath commanded his servant, so shall thy servant do. + As for Mephibosheth, said the king, he shall eat at my table, + as one of the king's sons. + +10:009:012 And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micha. And + all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto + Mephibosheth. + +10:009:013 So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually + at the king's table; and was lame on both his feet. + +10:010:001 And it came to pass after this, that the king of the children + of Ammon died, and Hanun his son reigned in his stead. + +10:010:002 Then said David, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of + Nahash, as his father shewed kindness unto me. And David sent + to comfort him by the hand of his servants for his father. And + David's servants came into the land of the children of Ammon. + +10:010:003 And the princes of the children of Ammon said unto Hanun their + lord, Thinkest thou that David doth honour thy father, that he + hath sent comforters unto thee? hath not David rather sent his + servants unto thee, to search the city, and to spy it out, and + to overthrow it? + +10:010:004 Wherefore Hanun took David's servants, and shaved off the one + half of their beards, and cut off their garments in the + middle, even to their buttocks, and sent them away. + +10:010:005 When they told it unto David, he sent to meet them, because + the men were greatly ashamed: and the king said, Tarry at + Jericho until your beards be grown, and then return. + +10:010:006 And when the children of Ammon saw that they stank before + David, the children of Ammon sent and hired the Syrians of + Bethrehob and the Syrians of Zoba, twenty thousand footmen, + and of king Maacah a thousand men, and of Ishtob twelve + thousand men. + +10:010:007 And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of + the mighty men. + +10:010:008 And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in + array at the entering in of the gate: and the Syrians of Zoba, + and of Rehob, and Ishtob, and Maacah, were by themselves in + the field. + +10:010:009 When Joab saw that the front of the battle was against him + before and behind, he chose of all the choice men of Israel, + and put them in array against the Syrians: + +10:010:010 And the rest of the people he delivered into the hand of + Abishai his brother, that he might put them in array against + the children of Ammon. + +10:010:011 And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou + shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for + thee, then I will come and help thee. + +10:010:012 Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, + and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which + seemeth him good. + +10:010:013 And Joab drew nigh, and the people that were with him, unto + the battle against the Syrians: and they fled before him. + +10:010:014 And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, + then fled they also before Abishai, and entered into the city. + So Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to + Jerusalem. + +10:010:015 And when the Syrians saw that they were smitten before Israel, + they gathered themselves together. + +10:010:016 And Hadarezer sent, and brought out the Syrians that were + beyond the river: and they came to Helam; and Shobach the + captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them. + +10:010:017 And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, + and passed over Jordan, and came to Helam. And the Syrians set + themselves in array against David, and fought with him. + +10:010:018 And the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew the men of + seven hundred chariots of the Syrians, and forty thousand + horsemen, and smote Shobach the captain of their host, who + died there. + +10:010:019 And when all the kings that were servants to Hadarezer saw + that they were smitten before Israel, they made peace with + Israel, and served them. So the Syrians feared to help the + children of Ammon any more. + +10:011:001 And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time + when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his + servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the + children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried + still at Jerusalem. + +10:011:002 And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from + off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and + from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman + was very beautiful to look upon. + +10:011:003 And David sent and enquired after the woman. And one said, Is + not this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah + the Hittite? + +10:011:004 And David sent messengers, and took her; and she came in unto + him, and he lay with her; for she was purified from her + uncleanness: and she returned unto her house. + +10:011:005 And the woman conceived, and sent and told David, and said, I + am with child. + +10:011:006 And David sent to Joab, saying, Send me Uriah the Hittite. And + Joab sent Uriah to David. + +10:011:007 And when Uriah was come unto him, David demanded of him how + Joab did, and how the people did, and how the war prospered. + +10:011:008 And David said to Uriah, Go down to thy house, and wash thy + feet. And Uriah departed out of the king's house, and there + followed him a mess of meat from the king. + +10:011:009 But Uriah slept at the door of the king's house with all the + servants of his lord, and went not down to his house. + +10:011:010 And when they had told David, saying, Uriah went not down unto + his house, David said unto Uriah, Camest thou not from thy + journey? why then didst thou not go down unto thine house? + +10:011:011 And Uriah said unto David, The ark, and Israel, and Judah, + abide in tents; and my lord Joab, and the servants of my lord, + are encamped in the open fields; shall I then go into mine + house, to eat and to drink, and to lie with my wife? as thou + livest, and as thy soul liveth, I will not do this thing. + +10:011:012 And David said to Uriah, Tarry here to day also, and to morrow + I will let thee depart. So Uriah abode in Jerusalem that day, + and the morrow. + +10:011:013 And when David had called him, he did eat and drink before + him; and he made him drunk: and at even he went out to lie on + his bed with the servants of his lord, but went not down to + his house. + +10:011:014 And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter + to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah. + +10:011:015 And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the + forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that + he may be smitten, and die. + +10:011:016 And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he + assigned Uriah unto a place where he knew that valiant men + were. + +10:011:017 And the men of the city went out, and fought with Joab: and + there fell some of the people of the servants of David; and + Uriah the Hittite died also. + +10:011:018 Then Joab sent and told David all the things concerning the + war; + +10:011:019 And charged the messenger, saying, When thou hast made an end + of telling the matters of the war unto the king, + +10:011:020 And if so be that the king's wrath arise, and he say unto + thee, Wherefore approached ye so nigh unto the city when ye + did fight? knew ye not that they would shoot from the wall? + +10:011:021 Who smote Abimelech the son of Jerubbesheth? did not a woman + cast a piece of a millstone upon him from the wall, that he + died in Thebez? why went ye nigh the wall? then say thou, Thy + servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also. + +10:011:022 So the messenger went, and came and shewed David all that Joab + had sent him for. + +10:011:023 And the messenger said unto David, Surely the men prevailed + against us, and came out unto us into the field, and we were + upon them even unto the entering of the gate. + +10:011:024 And the shooters shot from off the wall upon thy servants; and + some of the king's servants be dead, and thy servant Uriah the + Hittite is dead also. + +10:011:025 Then David said unto the messenger, Thus shalt thou say unto + Joab, Let not this thing displease thee, for the sword + devoureth one as well as another: make thy battle more strong + against the city, and overthrow it: and encourage thou him. + +10:011:026 And when the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was + dead, she mourned for her husband. + +10:011:027 And when the mourning was past, David sent and fetched her to + his house, and she became his wife, and bare him a son. But + the thing that David had done displeased the LORD. + +10:012:001 And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and + said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, + and the other poor. + +10:012:002 The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds: + +10:012:003 But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which + he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with + him, and with his children; it did eat of his own meat, and + drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was unto him + as a daughter. + +10:012:004 And there came a traveller unto the rich man, and he spared to + take of his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the + wayfaring man that was come unto him; but took the poor man's + lamb, and dressed it for the man that was come to him. + +10:012:005 And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he + said to Nathan, As the LORD liveth, the man that hath done + this thing shall surely die: + +10:012:006 And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this + thing, and because he had no pity. + +10:012:007 And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the + LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I + delivered thee out of the hand of Saul; + +10:012:008 And I gave thee thy master's house, and thy master's wives + into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of + Judah; and if that had been too little, I would moreover have + given unto thee such and such things. + +10:012:009 Wherefore hast thou despised the commandment of the LORD, to + do evil in his sight? thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with + the sword, and hast taken his wife to be thy wife, and hast + slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon. + +10:012:010 Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thine house; + because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of + Uriah the Hittite to be thy wife. + +10:012:011 Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will raise up evil against thee + out of thine own house, and I will take thy wives before thine + eyes, and give them unto thy neighbour, and he shall lie with + thy wives in the sight of this sun. + +10:012:012 For thou didst it secretly: but I will do this thing before + all Israel, and before the sun. + +10:012:013 And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. + And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy + sin; thou shalt not die. + +10:012:014 Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion + to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that + is born unto thee shall surely die. + +10:012:015 And Nathan departed unto his house. And the LORD struck the + child that Uriah's wife bare unto David, and it was very sick. + +10:012:016 David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, + and went in, and lay all night upon the earth. + +10:012:017 And the elders of his house arose, and went to him, to raise + him up from the earth: but he would not, neither did he eat + bread with them. + +10:012:018 And it came to pass on the seventh day, that the child died. + And the servants of David feared to tell him that the child + was dead: for they said, Behold, while the child was yet + alive, we spake unto him, and he would not hearken unto our + voice: how will he then vex himself, if we tell him that the + child is dead? + +10:012:019 But when David saw that his servants whispered, David + perceived that the child was dead: therefore David said unto + his servants, Is the child dead? And they said, He is dead. + +10:012:020 Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed + himself, and changed his apparel, and came into the house of + the LORD, and worshipped: then he came to his own house; and + when he required, they set bread before him, and he did eat. + +10:012:021 Then said his servants unto him, What thing is this that thou + hast done? thou didst fast and weep for the child, while it + was alive; but when the child was dead, thou didst rise and + eat bread. + +10:012:022 And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: + for I said, Who can tell whether GOD will be gracious to me, + that the child may live? + +10:012:023 But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him + back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me. + +10:012:024 And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in unto her, + and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name + Solomon: and the LORD loved him. + +10:012:025 And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called + his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD. + +10:012:026 And Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and + took the royal city. + +10:012:027 And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought + against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters. + +10:012:028 Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and + encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, + and it be called after my name. + +10:012:029 And David gathered all the people together, and went to + Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it. + +10:012:030 And he took their king's crown from off his head, the weight + whereof was a talent of gold with the precious stones: and it + was set on David's head. And he brought forth the spoil of the + city in great abundance. + +10:012:031 And he brought forth the people that were therein, and put + them under saws, and under harrows of iron, and under axes of + iron, and made them pass through the brick-kiln: and thus did + he unto all the cities of the children of Ammon. So David and + all the people returned unto Jerusalem. + +10:013:001 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David + had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of + David loved her. + +10:013:002 And Amnon was so vexed, that he fell sick for his sister + Tamar; for she was a virgin; and Amnon thought it hard for him + to do anything to her. + +10:013:003 But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of + Shimeah David's brother: and Jonadab was a very subtil man. + +10:013:004 And he said unto him, Why art thou, being the king's son, lean + from day to day? wilt thou not tell me? And Amnon said unto + him, I love Tamar, my brother Absalom's sister. + +10:013:005 And Jonadab said unto him, Lay thee down on thy bed, and make + thyself sick: and when thy father cometh to see thee, say unto + him, I pray thee, let my sister Tamar come, and give me meat, + and dress the meat in my sight, that I may see it, and eat it + at her hand. + +10:013:006 So Amnon lay down, and made himself sick: and when the king + was come to see him, Amnon said unto the king, I pray thee, + let Tamar my sister come, and make me a couple of cakes in my + sight, that I may eat at her hand. + +10:013:007 Then David sent home to Tamar, saying, Go now to thy brother + Amnon's house, and dress him meat. + +10:013:008 So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was laid + down. And she took flour, and kneaded it, and made cakes in + his sight, and did bake the cakes. + +10:013:009 And she took a pan, and poured them out before him; but he + refused to eat. And Amnon said, Have out all men from me. And + they went out every man from him. + +10:013:010 And Amnon said unto Tamar, Bring the meat into the chamber, + that I may eat of thine hand. And Tamar took the cakes which + she had made, and brought them into the chamber to Amnon her + brother. + +10:013:011 And when she had brought them unto him to eat, he took hold of + her, and said unto her, Come lie with me, my sister. + +10:013:012 And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no + such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly. + +10:013:013 And I, whither shall I cause my shame to go? and as for thee, + thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I + pray thee, speak unto the king; for he will not withhold me + from thee. + +10:013:014 Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice: but, being + stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her. + +10:013:015 Then Amnon hated her exceedingly; so that the hatred wherewith + he hated her was greater than the love wherewith he had loved + her. And Amnon said unto her, Arise, be gone. + +10:013:016 And she said unto him, There is no cause: this evil in sending + me away is greater than the other that thou didst unto me. But + he would not hearken unto her. + +10:013:017 Then he called his servant that ministered unto him, and said, + Put now this woman out from me, and bolt the door after her. + +10:013:018 And she had a garment of divers colours upon her: for with + such robes were the king's daughters that were virgins + apparelled. Then his servant brought her out, and bolted the + door after her. + +10:013:019 And Tamar put ashes on her head, and rent her garment of + divers colours that was on her, and laid her hand on her head, + and went on crying. + +10:013:020 And Absalom her brother said unto her, Hath Amnon thy brother + been with thee? but hold now thy peace, my sister: he is thy + brother; regard not this thing. So Tamar remained desolate in + her brother Absalom's house. + +10:013:021 But when king David heard of all these things, he was very + wroth. + +10:013:022 And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: + for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister + Tamar. + +10:013:023 And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had + sheepshearers in Baalhazor, which is beside Ephraim: and + Absalom invited all the king's sons. + +10:013:024 And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy + servant hath sheepshearers; let the king, I beseech thee, and + his servants go with thy servant. + +10:013:025 And the king said to Absalom, Nay, my son, let us not all now + go, lest we be chargeable unto thee. And he pressed him: + howbeit he would not go, but blessed him. + +10:013:026 Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon + go with us. And the king said unto him, Why should he go with + thee? + +10:013:027 But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king's + sons go with him. + +10:013:028 Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now + when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto + you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I + commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant. + +10:013:029 And the servants of Absalom did unto Amnon as Absalom had + commanded. Then all the king's sons arose, and every man gat + him up upon his mule, and fled. + +10:013:030 And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that tidings + came to David, saying, Absalom hath slain all the king's sons, + and there is not one of them left. + +10:013:031 Then the king arose, and tare his garments, and lay on the + earth; and all his servants stood by with their clothes rent. + +10:013:032 And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother, answered and + said, Let not my lord suppose that they have slain all the + young men the king's sons; for Amnon only is dead: for by the + appointment of Absalom this hath been determined from the day + that he forced his sister Tamar. + +10:013:033 Now therefore let not my lord the king take the thing to his + heart, to think that all the king's sons are dead: for Amnon + only is dead. + +10:013:034 But Absalom fled. And the young man that kept the watch lifted + up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came much people + by the way of the hill side behind him. + +10:013:035 And Jonadab said unto the king, Behold, the king's sons come: + as thy servant said, so it is. + +10:013:036 And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end of + speaking, that, behold, the king's sons came, and lifted up + their voice and wept: and the king also and all his servants + wept very sore. + +10:013:037 But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king + of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day. + +10:013:038 So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three + years. + +10:013:039 And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: + for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead. + +10:014:001 Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart + was toward Absalom. + +10:014:002 And Joab sent to Tekoah, and fetched thence a wise woman, and + said unto her, I pray thee, feign thyself to be a mourner, and + put on now mourning apparel, and anoint not thyself with oil, + but be as a woman that had a long time mourned for the dead: + +10:014:003 And come to the king, and speak on this manner unto him. So + Joab put the words in her mouth. + +10:014:004 And when the woman of Tekoah spake to the king, she fell on + her face to the ground, and did obeisance, and said, Help, O + king. + +10:014:005 And the king said unto her, What aileth thee? And she + answered, I am indeed a widow woman, and mine husband is dead. + +10:014:006 And thy handmaid had two sons, and they two strove together in + the field, and there was none to part them, but the one smote + the other, and slew him. + +10:014:007 And, behold, the whole family is risen against thine handmaid, + and they said, Deliver him that smote his brother, that we may + kill him, for the life of his brother whom he slew; and we + will destroy the heir also: and so they shall quench my coal + which is left, and shall not leave to my husband neither name + nor remainder upon the earth. + +10:014:008 And the king said unto the woman, Go to thine house, and I + will give charge concerning thee. + +10:014:009 And the woman of Tekoah said unto the king, My lord, O king, + the iniquity be on me, and on my father's house: and the king + and his throne be guiltless. + +10:014:010 And the king said, Whoever saith ought unto thee, bring him to + me, and he shall not touch thee any more. + +10:014:011 Then said she, I pray thee, let the king remember the LORD thy + God, that thou wouldest not suffer the revengers of blood to + destroy any more, lest they destroy my son. And he said, As + the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of thy son fall to + the earth. + +10:014:012 Then the woman said, Let thine handmaid, I pray thee, speak + one word unto my lord the king. And he said, Say on. + +10:014:013 And the woman said, Wherefore then hast thou thought such a + thing against the people of God? for the king doth speak this + thing as one which is faulty, in that the king doth not fetch + home again his banished. + +10:014:014 For we must needs die, and are as water spilt on the ground, + which cannot be gathered up again; neither doth God respect + any person: yet doth he devise means, that his banished be not + expelled from him. + +10:014:015 Now therefore that I am come to speak of this thing unto my + lord the king, it is because the people have made me afraid: + and thy handmaid said, I will now speak unto the king; it may + be that the king will perform the request of his handmaid. + +10:014:016 For the king will hear, to deliver his handmaid out of the + hand of the man that would destroy me and my son together out + of the inheritance of God. + +10:014:017 Then thine handmaid said, The word of my lord the king shall + now be comfortable: for as an angel of God, so is my lord the + king to discern good and bad: therefore the LORD thy God will + be with thee. + +10:014:018 Then the king answered and said unto the woman, Hide not from + me, I pray thee, the thing that I shall ask thee. And the + woman said, Let my lord the king now speak. + +10:014:019 And the king said, Is not the hand of Joab with thee in all + this? And the woman answered and said, As thy soul liveth, my + lord the king, none can turn to the right hand or to the left + from ought that my lord the king hath spoken: for thy servant + Joab, he bade me, and he put all these words in the mouth of + thine handmaid: + +10:014:020 To fetch about this form of speech hath thy servant Joab done + this thing: and my lord is wise, according to the wisdom of an + angel of God, to know all things that are in the earth. + +10:014:021 And the king said unto Joab, Behold now, I have done this + thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom again. + +10:014:022 And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, + and thanked the king: and Joab said, To day thy servant + knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, + in that the king hath fulfilled the request of his servant. + +10:014:023 So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to + Jerusalem. + +10:014:024 And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him + not see my face. So Absalom returned to his own house, and saw + not the king's face. + +10:014:025 But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as + Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the + crown of his head there was no blemish in him. + +10:014:026 And when he polled his head, (for it was at every year's end + that he polled it: because the hair was heavy on him, + therefore he polled it:) he weighed the hair of his head at + two hundred shekels after the king's weight. + +10:014:027 And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, + whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance. + +10:014:028 So Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, and saw not the + king's face. + +10:014:029 Therefore Absalom sent for Joab, to have sent him to the king; + but he would not come to him: and when he sent again the + second time, he would not come. + +10:014:030 Therefore he said unto his servants, See, Joab's field is near + mine, and he hath barley there; go and set it on fire. And + Absalom's servants set the field on fire. + +10:014:031 Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom unto his house, and said + unto him, Wherefore have thy servants set my field on fire? + +10:014:032 And Absalom answered Joab, Behold, I sent unto thee, saying, + Come hither, that I may send thee to the king, to say, + Wherefore am I come from Geshur? it had been good for me to + have been there still: now therefore let me see the king's + face; and if there be any iniquity in me, let him kill me. + +10:014:033 So Joab came to the king, and told him: and when he had called + for Absalom, he came to the king, and bowed himself on his + face to the ground before the king: and the king kissed + Absalom. + +10:015:001 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him + chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. + +10:015:002 And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the + gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy + came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, + and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is + of one of the tribes of Israel. + +10:015:003 And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and + right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee. + +10:015:004 Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, + that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto + me, and I would do him justice! + +10:015:005 And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him + obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed + him. + +10:015:006 And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the + king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of + Israel. + +10:015:007 And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto + the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have + vowed unto the LORD, in Hebron. + +10:015:008 For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, + saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, + then I will serve the LORD. + +10:015:009 And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went + to Hebron. + +10:015:010 But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, + saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye + shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron. + +10:015:011 And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that + were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew + not any thing. + +10:015:012 And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's + counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered + sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people + increased continually with Absalom. + +10:015:013 And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the + men of Israel are after Absalom. + +10:015:014 And David said unto all his servants that were with him at + Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else + escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us + suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the + edge of the sword. + +10:015:015 And the king's servants said unto the king, Behold, thy + servants are ready to do whatsoever my lord the king shall + appoint. + +10:015:016 And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And + the king left ten women, which were concubines, to keep the + house. + +10:015:017 And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and + tarried in a place that was far off. + +10:015:018 And all his servants passed on beside him; and all the + Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, six + hundred men which came after him from Gath, passed on before + the king. + +10:015:019 Then said the king to Ittai the Gittite, Wherefore goest thou + also with us? return to thy place, and abide with the king: + for thou art a stranger, and also an exile. + +10:015:020 Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee + go up and down with us? seeing I go whither I may, return + thou, and take back thy brethren: mercy and truth be with + thee. + +10:015:021 And Ittai answered the king, and said, As the LORD liveth, and + as my lord the king liveth, surely in what place my lord the + king shall be, whether in death or life, even there also will + thy servant be. + +10:015:022 And David said to Ittai, Go and pass over. And Ittai the + Gittite passed over, and all his men, and all the little ones + that were with him. + +10:015:023 And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people + passed over: the king also himself passed over the brook + Kidron, and all the people passed over, toward the way of the + wilderness. + +10:015:024 And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him, bearing + the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of + God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done + passing out of the city. + +10:015:025 And the king said unto Zadok, Carry back the ark of God into + the city: if I shall find favour in the eyes of the LORD, he + will bring me again, and shew me both it, and his habitation: + +10:015:026 But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am + I, let him do to me as seemeth good unto him. + +10:015:027 The king said also unto Zadok the priest, Art not thou a seer? + return into the city in peace, and your two sons with you, + Ahimaaz thy son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar. + +10:015:028 See, I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness, until there + come word from you to certify me. + +10:015:029 Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God again to + Jerusalem: and they tarried there. + +10:015:030 And David went up by the ascent of mount Olivet, and wept as + he went up, and had his head covered, and he went barefoot: + and all the people that was with him covered every man his + head, and they went up, weeping as they went up. + +10:015:031 And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the + conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray + thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness. + +10:015:032 And it came to pass, that when David was come to the top of + the mount, where he worshipped God, behold, Hushai the Archite + came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head: + +10:015:033 Unto whom David said, If thou passest on with me, then thou + shalt be a burden unto me: + +10:015:034 But if thou return to the city, and say unto Absalom, I will + be thy servant, O king; as I have been thy father's servant + hitherto, so will I now also be thy servant: then mayest thou + for me defeat the counsel of Ahithophel. + +10:015:035 And hast thou not there with thee Zadok and Abiathar the + priests? therefore it shall be, that what thing soever thou + shalt hear out of the king's house, thou shalt tell it to + Zadok and Abiathar the priests. + +10:015:036 Behold, they have there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz + Zadok's son, and Jonathan Abiathar's son; and by them ye shall + send unto me every thing that ye can hear. + +10:015:037 So Hushai David's friend came into the city, and Absalom came + into Jerusalem. + +10:016:001 And when David was a little past the top of the hill, behold, + Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of + asses saddled, and upon them two hundred loaves of bread, and + an hundred bunches of raisins, and an hundred of summer + fruits, and a bottle of wine. + +10:016:002 And the king said unto Ziba, What meanest thou by these? And + Ziba said, The asses be for the king's household to ride on; + and the bread and summer fruit for the young men to eat; and + the wine, that such as be faint in the wilderness may drink. + +10:016:003 And the king said, And where is thy master's son? And Ziba + said unto the king, Behold, he abideth at Jerusalem: for he + said, To day shall the house of Israel restore me the kingdom + of my father. + +10:016:004 Then said the king to Ziba, Behold, thine are all that + pertained unto Mephibosheth. And Ziba said, I humbly beseech + thee that I may find grace in thy sight, my lord, O king. + +10:016:005 And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a + man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, + the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came. + +10:016:006 And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king + David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his + right hand and on his left. + +10:016:007 And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, thou + bloody man, and thou man of Belial: + +10:016:008 The LORD hath returned upon thee all the blood of the house of + Saul, in whose stead thou hast reigned; and the LORD hath + delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalom thy son: and, + behold, thou art taken in thy mischief, because thou art a + bloody man. + +10:016:009 Then said Abishai the son of Zeruiah unto the king, Why should + this dead dog curse my lord the king? let me go over, I pray + thee, and take off his head. + +10:016:010 And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of + Zeruiah? so let him curse, because the LORD hath said unto + him, Curse David. Who shall then say, Wherefore hast thou done + so? + +10:016:011 And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my + son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much + more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him + curse; for the LORD hath bidden him. + +10:016:012 It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that + the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day. + +10:016:013 And as David and his men went by the way, Shimei went along on + the hill's side over against him, and cursed as he went, and + threw stones at him, and cast dust. + +10:016:014 And the king, and all the people that were with him, came + weary, and refreshed themselves there. + +10:016:015 And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to + Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him. + +10:016:016 And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, + was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save + the king, God save the king. + +10:016:017 And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy + friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend? + +10:016:018 And Hushai said unto Absalom, Nay; but whom the LORD, and this + people, and all the men of Israel, choose, his will I be, and + with him will I abide. + +10:016:019 And again, whom should I serve? should I not serve in the + presence of his son? as I have served in thy father's + presence, so will I be in thy presence. + +10:016:020 Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what + we shall do. + +10:016:021 And Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Go in unto thy father's + concubines, which he hath left to keep the house; and all + Israel shall hear that thou art abhorred of thy father: then + shall the hands of all that are with thee be strong. + +10:016:022 So they spread Absalom a tent upon the top of the house; and + Absalom went in unto his father's concubines in the sight of + all Israel. + +10:016:023 And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those + days, was as if a man had enquired at the oracle of God: so + was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with + Absalom. + +10:017:001 Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out + twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David + this night: + +10:017:002 And I will come upon him while he is weary and weak handed, + and will make him afraid: and all the people that are with him + shall flee; and I will smite the king only: + +10:017:003 And I will bring back all the people unto thee: the man whom + thou seekest is as if all returned: so all the people shall be + in peace. + +10:017:004 And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of + Israel. + +10:017:005 Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let + us hear likewise what he saith. + +10:017:006 And when Hushai was come to Absalom, Absalom spake unto him, + saying, Ahithophel hath spoken after this manner: shall we do + after his saying? if not; speak thou. + +10:017:007 And Hushai said unto Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel hath + given is not good at this time. + +10:017:008 For, said Hushai, thou knowest thy father and his men, that + they be mighty men, and they be chafed in their minds, as a + bear robbed of her whelps in the field: and thy father is a + man of war, and will not lodge with the people. + +10:017:009 Behold, he is hid now in some pit, or in some other place: and + it will come to pass, when some of them be overthrown at the + first, that whosoever heareth it will say, There is a + slaughter among the people that follow Absalom. + +10:017:010 And he also that is valiant, whose heart is as the heart of a + lion, shall utterly melt: for all Israel knoweth that thy + father is a mighty man, and they which be with him are valiant + men. + +10:017:011 Therefore I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto + thee, from Dan even to Beersheba, as the sand that is by the + sea for multitude; and that thou go to battle in thine own + person. + +10:017:012 So shall we come upon him in some place where he shall be + found, and we will light upon him as the dew falleth on the + ground: and of him and of all the men that are with him there + shall not be left so much as one. + +10:017:013 Moreover, if he be gotten into a city, then shall all Israel + bring ropes to that city, and we will draw it into the river, + until there be not one small stone found there. + +10:017:014 And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, The counsel of + Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel. + For the LORD had appointed to defeat the good counsel of + Ahithophel, to the intent that the LORD might bring evil upon + Absalom. + +10:017:015 Then said Hushai unto Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, Thus + and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of + Israel; and thus and thus have I counselled. + +10:017:016 Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying, Lodge not + this night in the plains of the wilderness, but speedily pass + over; lest the king be swallowed up, and all the people that + are with him. + +10:017:017 Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz stayed by Enrogel; for they might not + be seen to come into the city: and a wench went and told them; + and they went and told king David. + +10:017:018 Nevertheless a lad saw them, and told Absalom: but they went + both of them away quickly, and came to a man's house in + Bahurim, which had a well in his court; whither they went + down. + +10:017:019 And the woman took and spread a covering over the well's + mouth, and spread ground corn thereon; and the thing was not + known. + +10:017:020 And when Absalom's servants came to the woman to the house, + they said, Where is Ahimaaz and Jonathan? And the woman said + unto them, They be gone over the brook of water. And when they + had sought and could not find them, they returned to + Jerusalem. + +10:017:021 And it came to pass, after they were departed, that they came + up out of the well, and went and told king David, and said + unto David, Arise, and pass quickly over the water: for thus + hath Ahithophel counselled against you. + +10:017:022 Then David arose, and all the people that were with him, and + they passed over Jordan: by the morning light there lacked not + one of them that was not gone over Jordan. + +10:017:023 And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he + saddled his ass, and arose, and gat him home to his house, to + his city, and put his household in order, and hanged himself, + and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father. + +10:017:024 Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over Jordan, + he and all the men of Israel with him. + +10:017:025 And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: + which Amasa was a man's son, whose name was Ithra an + Israelite, that went in to Abigail the daughter of Nahash, + sister to Zeruiah Joab's mother. + +10:017:026 So Israel and Absalom pitched in the land of Gilead. + +10:017:027 And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, that + Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, + and Machir the son of Ammiel of Lodebar, and Barzillai the + Gileadite of Rogelim, + +10:017:028 Brought beds, and basons, and earthen vessels, and wheat, and + barley, and flour, and parched corn, and beans, and lentiles, + and parched pulse, + +10:017:029 And honey, and butter, and sheep, and cheese of kine, for + David, and for the people that were with him, to eat: for they + said, The people is hungry, and weary, and thirsty, in the + wilderness. + +10:018:001 And David numbered the people that were with him, and set + captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds over them. + +10:018:002 And David sent forth a third part of the people under the hand + of Joab, and a third part under the hand of Abishai the son of + Zeruiah, Joab's brother, and a third part under the hand of + Ittai the Gittite. And the king said unto the people, I will + surely go forth with you myself also. + +10:018:003 But the people answered, Thou shalt not go forth: for if we + flee away, they will not care for us; neither if half of us + die, will they care for us: but now thou art worth ten + thousand of us: therefore now it is better that thou succour + us out of the city. + +10:018:004 And the king said unto them, What seemeth you best I will do. + And the king stood by the gate side, and all the people came + out by hundreds and by thousands. + +10:018:005 And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, + Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. + And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains + charge concerning Absalom. + +10:018:006 So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the + battle was in the wood of Ephraim; + +10:018:007 Where the people of Israel were slain before the servants of + David, and there was there a great slaughter that day of + twenty thousand men. + +10:018:008 For the battle was there scattered over the face of all the + country: and the wood devoured more people that day than the + sword devoured. + +10:018:009 And Absalom met the servants of David. And Absalom rode upon a + mule, and the mule went under the thick boughs of a great oak, + and his head caught hold of the oak, and he was taken up + between the heaven and the earth; and the mule that was under + him went away. + +10:018:010 And a certain man saw it, and told Joab, and said, Behold, I + saw Absalom hanged in an oak. + +10:018:011 And Joab said unto the man that told him, And, behold, thou + sawest him, and why didst thou not smite him there to the + ground? and I would have given thee ten shekels of silver, and + a girdle. + +10:018:012 And the man said unto Joab, Though I should receive a thousand + shekels of silver in mine hand, yet would I not put forth mine + hand against the king's son: for in our hearing the king + charged thee and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Beware that none + touch the young man Absalom. + +10:018:013 Otherwise I should have wrought falsehood against mine own + life: for there is no matter hid from the king, and thou + thyself wouldest have set thyself against me. + +10:018:014 Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took + three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of + Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak. + +10:018:015 And ten young men that bare Joab's armour compassed about and + smote Absalom, and slew him. + +10:018:016 And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from + pursuing after Israel: for Joab held back the people. + +10:018:017 And they took Absalom, and cast him into a great pit in the + wood, and laid a very great heap of stones upon him: and all + Israel fled every one to his tent. + +10:018:018 Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for + himself a pillar, which is in the king's dale: for he said, I + have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the + pillar after his own name: and it is called unto this day, + Absalom's place. + +10:018:019 Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok, Let me now run, and bear + the king tidings, how that the LORD hath avenged him of his + enemies. + +10:018:020 And Joab said unto him, Thou shalt not bear tidings this day, + but thou shalt bear tidings another day: but this day thou + shalt bear no tidings, because the king's son is dead. + +10:018:021 Then said Joab to Cushi, Go tell the king what thou hast seen. + And Cushi bowed himself unto Joab, and ran. + +10:018:022 Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok yet again to Joab, But + howsoever, let me, I pray thee, also run after Cushi. And Joab + said, Wherefore wilt thou run, my son, seeing that thou hast + no tidings ready? + +10:018:023 But howsoever, said he, let me run. And he said unto him, Run. + Then Ahimaaz ran by the way of the plain, and overran Cushi. + +10:018:024 And David sat between the two gates: and the watchman went up + to the roof over the gate unto the wall, and lifted up his + eyes, and looked, and behold a man running alone. + +10:018:025 And the watchman cried, and told the king. And the king said, + If he be alone, there is tidings in his mouth. And he came + apace, and drew near. + +10:018:026 And the watchman saw another man running: and the watchman + called unto the porter, and said, Behold another man running + alone. And the king said, He also bringeth tidings. + +10:018:027 And the watchman said, Me thinketh the running of the foremost + is like the running of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok. And the king + said, He is a good man, and cometh with good tidings. + +10:018:028 And Ahimaaz called, and said unto the king, All is well. And + he fell down to the earth upon his face before the king, and + said, Blessed be the LORD thy God, which hath delivered up the + men that lifted up their hand against my lord the king. + +10:018:029 And the king said, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Ahimaaz + answered, When Joab sent the king's servant, and me thy + servant, I saw a great tumult, but I knew not what it was. + +10:018:030 And the king said unto him, Turn aside, and stand here. And he + turned aside, and stood still. + +10:018:031 And, behold, Cushi came; and Cushi said, Tidings, my lord the + king: for the LORD hath avenged thee this day of all them that + rose up against thee. + +10:018:032 And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? + And Cushi answered, The enemies of my lord the king, and all + that rise against thee to do thee hurt, be as that young man + is. + +10:018:033 And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over + the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son + Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for + thee, O Absalom, my son, my son! + +10:019:001 And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth + for Absalom. + +10:019:002 And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the + people: for the people heard say that day how the king was + grieved for his son. + +10:019:003 And the people gat them by stealth that day into the city, as + people being ashamed steal away when they flee in battle. + +10:019:004 But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud + voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son! + +10:019:005 And Joab came into the house to the king, and said, Thou hast + shamed this day the faces of all thy servants, which this day + have saved thy life, and the lives of thy sons and of thy + daughters, and the lives of thy wives, and the lives of thy + concubines; + +10:019:006 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. + +10:019:007 Now therefore arise, go forth, and speak comfortably unto thy + servants: for I swear by the LORD, if thou go not forth, there + will not tarry one with thee this night: and that will be + worse unto thee than all the evil that befell thee from thy + youth until now. + +10:019:008 Then the king arose, and sat in the gate. And they told unto + all the people, saying, Behold, the king doth sit in the gate. + And all the people came before the king: for Israel had fled + every man to his tent. + +10:019:009 And all the people were at strife throughout all the tribes of + Israel, saying, The king saved us out of the hand of our + enemies, and he delivered us out of the hand of the + Philistines; and now he is fled out of the land for Absalom. + +10:019:010 And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now + therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back? + +10:019:011 And king David sent to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, + saying, Speak unto the elders of Judah, saying, Why are ye the + last to bring the king back to his house? seeing the speech of + all Israel is come to the king, even to his house. + +10:019:012 Ye are my brethren, ye are my bones and my flesh: wherefore + then are ye the last to bring back the king? + +10:019:013 And say ye to Amasa, Art thou not of my bone, and of my flesh? + God do so to me, and more also, if thou be not captain of the + host before me continually in the room of Joab. + +10:019:014 And he bowed the heart of all the men of Judah, even as the + heart of one man; so that they sent this word unto the king, + Return thou, and all thy servants. + +10:019:015 So the king returned, and came to Jordan. And Judah came to + Gilgal, to go to meet the king, to conduct the king over + Jordan. + +10:019:016 And Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite, which was of Bahurim, + hasted and came down with the men of Judah to meet king David. + +10:019:017 And there were a thousand men of Benjamin with him, and Ziba + the servant of the house of Saul, and his fifteen sons and his + twenty servants with him; and they went over Jordan before the + king. + +10:019:018 And there went over a ferry boat to carry over the king's + household, and to do what he thought good. And Shimei the son + of Gera fell down before the king, as he was come over Jordan; + +10:019:019 And said unto the king, Let not my lord impute iniquity unto + me, neither do thou remember that which thy servant did + perversely the day that my lord the king went out of + Jerusalem, that the king should take it to his heart. + +10:019:020 For thy servant doth know that I have sinned: therefore, + behold, I am come the first this day of all the house of + Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king. + +10:019:021 But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, Shall not + Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD's + anointed? + +10:019:022 And David said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of + Zeruiah, that ye should this day be adversaries unto me? shall + there any man be put to death this day in Israel? for do not I + know that I am this day king over Israel? + +10:019:023 Therefore the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And + the king sware unto him. + +10:019:024 And Mephibosheth the son of Saul came down to meet the king, + and had neither dressed his feet, nor trimmed his beard, nor + washed his clothes, from the day the king departed until the + day he came again in peace. + +10:019:025 And it came to pass, when he was come to Jerusalem to meet the + king, that the king said unto him, Wherefore wentest not thou + with me, Mephibosheth? + +10:019:026 And he answered, My lord, O king, my servant deceived me: for + thy servant said, I will saddle me an ass, that I may ride + thereon, and go to the king; because thy servant is lame. + +10:019:027 And he hath slandered thy servant unto my lord the king; but + my lord the king is as an angel of God: do therefore what is + good in thine eyes. + +10:019:028 For all of my father's house were but dead men before my lord + the king: yet didst thou set thy servant among them that did + eat at thine own table. What right therefore have I yet to cry + any more unto the king? + +10:019:029 And the king said unto him, Why speakest thou any more of thy + matters? I have said, Thou and Ziba divide the land. + +10:019:030 And Mephibosheth said unto the king, Yea, let him take all, + forasmuch as my lord the king is come again in peace unto his + own house. + +10:019:031 And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went + over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan. + +10:019:032 Now Barzillai was a very aged man, even fourscore years old: + and he had provided the king of sustenance while he lay at + Mahanaim; for he was a very great man. + +10:019:033 And the king said unto Barzillai, Come thou over with me, and + I will feed thee with me in Jerusalem. + +10:019:034 And Barzillai said unto the king, How long have I to live, + that I should go up with the king unto Jerusalem? + +10:019:035 I am this day fourscore years old: and can I discern between + good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat or what I + drink? can I hear any more the voice of singing men and + singing women? wherefore then should thy servant be yet a + burden unto my lord the king? + +10:019:036 Thy servant will go a little way over Jordan with the king: + and why should the king recompense it me with such a reward? + +10:019:037 Let thy servant, I pray thee, turn back again, that I may die + in mine own city, and be buried by the grave of my father and + of my mother. But behold thy servant Chimham; let him go over + with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good unto + thee. + +10:019:038 And the king answered, Chimham shall go over with me, and I + will do to him that which shall seem good unto thee: and + whatsoever thou shalt require of me, that will I do for thee. + +10:019:039 And all the people went over Jordan. And when the king was + come over, the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he + returned unto his own place. + +10:019:040 Then the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him: + and all the people of Judah conducted the king, and also half + the people of Israel. + +10:019:041 And, behold, all the men of Israel came to the king, and said + unto the king, Why have our brethren the men of Judah stolen + thee away, and have brought the king, and his household, and + all David's men with him, over Jordan? + +10:019:042 And all the men of Judah answered the men of Israel, Because + the king is near of kin to us: wherefore then be ye angry for + this matter? have we eaten at all of the king's cost? or hath + he given us any gift? + +10:019:043 And the men of Israel answered the men of Judah, and said, We + have ten parts in the king, and we have also more right in + David than ye: why then did ye despise us, that our advice + should not be first had in bringing back our king? And the + words of the men of Judah were fiercer than the words of the + men of Israel. + +10:020:001 And there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name was + Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite: and he blew a trumpet, + and said, We have no part in David, neither have we + inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to his tents, O + Israel. + +10:020:002 So every man of Israel went up from after David, and followed + Sheba the son of Bichri: but the men of Judah clave unto their + king, from Jordan even to Jerusalem. + +10:020:003 And David came to his house at Jerusalem; and the king took + the ten women his concubines, whom he had left to keep the + house, and put them in ward, and fed them, but went not in + unto them. So they were shut up unto the day of their death, + living in widowhood. + +10:020:004 Then said the king to Amasa, Assemble me the men of Judah + within three days, and be thou here present. + +10:020:005 So Amasa went to assemble the men of Judah: but he tarried + longer than the set time which he had appointed him. + +10:020:006 And David said to Abishai, Now shall Sheba the son of Bichri + do us more harm than did Absalom: take thou thy lord's + servants, and pursue after him, lest he get him fenced cities, + and escape us. + +10:020:007 And there went out after him Joab's men, and the Cherethites, + and the Pelethites, and all the mighty men: and they went out + of Jerusalem, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri. + +10:020:008 When they were at the great stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa + went before them. And Joab's garment that he had put on was + girded unto him, and upon it a girdle with a sword fastened + upon his loins in the sheath thereof; and as he went forth it + fell out. + +10:020:009 And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And + Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him. + +10:020:010 But Amasa took no heed to the sword that was in Joab's hand: + so he smote him therewith in the fifth rib, and shed out his + bowels to the ground, and struck him not again; and he died. + So Joab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba the son of + Bichri. + +10:020:011 And one of Joab's men stood by him, and said, He that + favoureth Joab, and he that is for David, let him go after + Joab. + +10:020:012 And Amasa wallowed in blood in the midst of the highway. And + when the man saw that all the people stood still, he removed + Amasa out of the highway into the field, and cast a cloth upon + him, when he saw that every one that came by him stood still. + +10:020:013 When he was removed out of the highway, all the people went on + after Joab, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri. + +10:020:014 And he went through all the tribes of Israel unto Abel, and to + Bethmaachah, and all the Berites: and they were gathered + together, and went also after him. + +10:020:015 And they came and besieged him in Abel of Bethmaachah, and + they cast up a bank against the city, and it stood in the + trench: and all the people that were with Joab battered the + wall, to throw it down. + +10:020:016 Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I + pray you, unto Joab, Come near hither, that I may speak with + thee. + +10:020:017 And when he was come near unto her, the woman said, Art thou + Joab? And he answered, I am he. Then she said unto him, Hear + the words of thine handmaid. And he answered, I do hear. + +10:020:018 Then she spake, saying, They were wont to speak in old time, + saying, They shall surely ask counsel at Abel: and so they + ended the matter. + +10:020:019 I am one of them that are peaceable and faithful in Israel: + thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: why + wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of the LORD? + +10:020:020 And Joab answered and said, Far be it, far be it from me, that + I should swallow up or destroy. + +10:020:021 The matter is not so: but a man of mount Ephraim, Sheba the + son of Bichri by name, hath lifted up his hand against the + king, even against David: deliver him only, and I will depart + from the city. And the woman said unto Joab, Behold, his head + shall be thrown to thee over the wall. + +10:020:022 Then the woman went unto all the people in her wisdom. And + they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and cast it + out to Joab. And he blew a trumpet, and they retired from the + city, every man to his tent. And Joab returned to Jerusalem + unto the king. + +10:020:023 Now Joab was over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son + of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites: + +10:020:024 And Adoram was over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of + Ahilud was recorder: + +10:020:025 And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests: + +10:020:026 And Ira also the Jairite was a chief ruler about David. + +10:021:001 Then there was a famine in the days of David three years, year + after year; and David enquired of the LORD. And the LORD + answered, It is for Saul, and for his bloody house, because he + slew the Gibeonites. + +10:021:002 And the king called the Gibeonites, and said unto them; (now + the Gibeonites were not of the children of Israel, but of the + remnant of the Amorites; and the children of Israel had sworn + unto them: and Saul sought to slay them in his zeal to the + children of Israel and Judah.) + +10:021:003 Wherefore David said unto the Gibeonites, What shall I do for + you? and wherewith shall I make the atonement, that ye may + bless the inheritance of the LORD? + +10:021:004 And the Gibeonites said unto him, We will have no silver nor + gold of Saul, nor of his house; neither for us shalt thou kill + any man in Israel. And he said, What ye shall say, that will I + do for you. + +10:021:005 And they answered the king, The man that consumed us, and that + devised against us that we should be destroyed from remaining + in any of the coasts of Israel, + +10:021:006 Let seven men of his sons be delivered unto us, and we will + hang them up unto the LORD in Gibeah of Saul, whom the LORD + did choose. And the king said, I will give them. + +10:021:007 But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son + of Saul, because of the LORD's oath that was between them, + between David and Jonathan the son of Saul. + +10:021:008 But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, + whom she bare unto Saul, Armoni and Mephibosheth; and the five + sons of Michal the daughter of Saul, whom she brought up for + Adriel the son of Barzillai the Meholathite: + +10:021:009 And he delivered them into the hands of the Gibeonites, and + they hanged them in the hill before the LORD: and they fell + all seven together, and were put to death in the days of + harvest, in the first days, in the beginning of barley + harvest. + +10:021:010 And Rizpah the daughter of Aiah took sackcloth, and spread it + for her upon the rock, from the beginning of harvest until + water dropped upon them out of heaven, and suffered neither + the birds of the air to rest on them by day, nor the beasts of + the field by night. + +10:021:011 And it was told David what Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, the + concubine of Saul, had done. + +10:021:012 And David went and took the bones of Saul and the bones of + Jonathan his son from the men of Jabeshgilead, which had + stolen them from the street of Bethshan, where the Philistines + had hanged them, when the Philistines had slain Saul in + Gilboa: + +10:021:013 And he brought up from thence the bones of Saul and the bones + of Jonathan his son; and they gathered the bones of them that + were hanged. + +10:021:014 And the bones of Saul and Jonathan his son buried they in the + country of Benjamin in Zelah, in the sepulchre of Kish his + father: and they performed all that the king commanded. And + after that God was intreated for the land. + +10:021:015 Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and + David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against + the Philistines: and David waxed faint. + +10:021:016 And Ishbibenob, which was of the sons of the giant, the weight + of whose spear weighed three hundred shekels of brass in + weight, he being girded with a new sword, thought to have + slain David. + +10:021:017 But Abishai the son of Zeruiah succoured him, and smote the + Philistine, and killed him. Then the men of David sware unto + him, saying, Thou shalt go no more out with us to battle, that + thou quench not the light of Israel. + +10:021:018 And it came to pass after this, that there was again a battle + with the Philistines at Gob: then Sibbechai the Hushathite + slew Saph, which was of the sons of the giant. + +10:021:019 And there was again a battle in Gob with the Philistines, + where Elhanan the son of Jaareoregim, a Bethlehemite, slew the + brother of Goliath the Gittite, the staff of whose spear was + like a weaver's beam. + +10:021:020 And there was yet a battle in Gath, where was a man of great + stature, that had on every hand six fingers, and on every foot + six toes, four and twenty in number; and he also was born to + the giant. + +10:021:021 And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimeah the + brother of David slew him. + +10:021:022 These four were born to the giant in Gath, and fell by the + hand of David, and by the hand of his servants. + +10:022:001 And David spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the + day that the LORD had delivered him out of the hand of all his + enemies, and out of the hand of Saul: + +10:022:002 And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my + deliverer; + +10:022:003 The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and + the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my + saviour; thou savest me from violence. + +10:022:004 I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall + I be saved from mine enemies. + +10:022:005 When the waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodly + men made me afraid; + +10:022:006 The sorrows of hell compassed me about; the snares of death + prevented me; + +10:022:007 In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried to my God: + and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry did + enter into his ears. + +10:022:008 Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven + moved and shook, because he was wroth. + +10:022:009 There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his + mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it. + +10:022:010 He bowed the heavens also, and came down; and darkness was + under his feet. + +10:022:011 And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: and he was seen upon + the wings of the wind. + +10:022:012 And he made darkness pavilions round about him, dark waters, + and thick clouds of the skies. + +10:022:013 Through the brightness before him were coals of fire kindled. + +10:022:014 The LORD thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his + voice. + +10:022:015 And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; lightning, and + discomfited them. + +10:022:016 And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the + world were discovered, at the rebuking of the LORD, at the + blast of the breath of his nostrils. + +10:022:017 He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters; + +10:022:018 He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated + me: for they were too strong for me. + +10:022:019 They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was + my stay. + +10:022:020 He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, + because he delighted in me. + +10:022:021 The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness: according + to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me. + +10:022:022 For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly + departed from my God. + +10:022:023 For all his judgments were before me: and as for his statutes, + I did not depart from them. + +10:022:024 I was also upright before him, and have kept myself from mine + iniquity. + +10:022:025 Therefore the LORD hath recompensed me according to my + righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight. + +10:022:026 With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful, and with + the upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright. + +10:022:027 With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the + froward thou wilt shew thyself unsavoury. + +10:022:028 And the afflicted people thou wilt save: but thine eyes are + upon the haughty, that thou mayest bring them down. + +10:022:029 For thou art my lamp, O LORD: and the LORD will lighten my + darkness. + +10:022:030 For by thee I have run through a troop: by my God have I + leaped over a wall. + +10:022:031 As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: + he is a buckler to all them that trust in him. + +10:022:032 For who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our + God? + +10:022:033 God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect. + +10:022:034 He maketh my feet like hinds' feet: and setteth me upon my + high places. + +10:022:035 He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken + by mine arms. + +10:022:036 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy + gentleness hath made me great. + +10:022:037 Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not + slip. + +10:022:038 I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; and turned + not again until I had consumed them. + +10:022:039 And I have consumed them, and wounded them, that they could + not arise: yea, they are fallen under my feet. + +10:022:040 For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that + rose up against me hast thou subdued under me. + +10:022:041 Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I + might destroy them that hate me. + +10:022:042 They looked, but there was none to save; even unto the LORD, + but he answered them not. + +10:022:043 Then did I beat them as small as the dust of the earth, I did + stamp them as the mire of the street, and did spread them + abroad. + +10:022:044 Thou also hast delivered me from the strivings of my people, + thou hast kept me to be head of the heathen: a people which I + knew not shall serve me. + +10:022:045 Strangers shall submit themselves unto me: as soon as they + hear, they shall be obedient unto me. + +10:022:046 Strangers shall fade away, and they shall be afraid out of + their close places. + +10:022:047 The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the + God of the rock of my salvation. + +10:022:048 It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people + under me. + +10:022:049 And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast + lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou + hast delivered me from the violent man. + +10:022:050 Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the + heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name. + +10:022:051 He is the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy + to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore. + +10:023:001 Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse + said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of + the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said, + +10:023:002 The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my + tongue. + +10:023:003 The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He + that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. + +10:023:004 And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun + riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass + springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain. + +10:023:005 Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me + an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure: for + this is all my salvation, and all my desire, although he make + it not to grow. + +10:023:006 But the sons of Belial shall be all of them as thorns thrust + away, because they cannot be taken with hands: + +10:023:007 But the man that shall touch them must be fenced with iron and + the staff of a spear; and they shall be utterly burned with + fire in the same place. + +10:023:008 These be the names of the mighty men whom David had: The + Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the + same was Adino the Eznite: he lift up his spear against eight + hundred, whom he slew at one time. + +10:023:009 And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of + the three mighty men with David, when they defied the + Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and + the men of Israel were gone away: + +10:023:010 He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, + and his hand clave unto the sword: and the LORD wrought a + great victory that day; and the people returned after him only + to spoil. + +10:023:011 And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And + the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was + a piece of ground full of lentiles: and the people fled from + the Philistines. + +10:023:012 But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and + slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory. + +10:023:013 And three of the thirty chief went down, and came to David in + the harvest time unto the cave of Adullam: and the troop of + the Philistines pitched in the valley of Rephaim. + +10:023:014 And David was then in an hold, and the garrison of the + Philistines was then in Bethlehem. + +10:023:015 And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of + the water of the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate! + +10:023:016 And the three mighty men brake through the host of the + Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that + was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: + nevertheless he would not drink thereof, but poured it out + unto the LORD. + +10:023:017 And he said, Be it far from me, O LORD, that I should do this: + is not this the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of + their lives? therefore he would not drink it. These things did + these three mighty men. + +10:023:018 And Abishai, the brother of Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was + chief among three. And he lifted up his spear against three + hundred, and slew them, and had the name among three. + +10:023:019 Was he not most honourable of three? therefore he was their + captain: howbeit he attained not unto the first three. + +10:023:020 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man, of + Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of + Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit + in time of snow: + +10:023:021 And he slew an Egyptian, a goodly man: and the Egyptian had a + spear in his hand; but he went down to him with a staff, and + plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him + with his own spear. + +10:023:022 These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had the name + among three mighty men. + +10:023:023 He was more honourable than the thirty, but he attained not to + the first three. And David set him over his guard. + +10:023:024 Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the + son of Dodo of Bethlehem, + +10:023:025 Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, + +10:023:026 Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, + +10:023:027 Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite, + +10:023:028 Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite, + +10:023:029 Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite, Ittai the son of + Ribai out of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin, + +10:023:030 Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash, + +10:023:031 Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, + +10:023:032 Eliahba the Shaalbonite, of the sons of Jashen, Jonathan, + +10:023:033 Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite, + +10:023:034 Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, + Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, + +10:023:035 Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite, + +10:023:036 Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite, + +10:023:037 Zelek the Ammonite, Nahari the Beerothite, armourbearer to + Joab the son of Zeruiah, + +10:023:038 Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite, + +10:023:039 Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all. + +10:024:001 And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, + and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and + Judah. + +10:024:002 For the king said to Joab the captain of the host, which was + with him, Go now through all the tribes of Israel, from Dan + even to Beersheba, and number ye the people, that I may know + the number of the people. + +10:024:003 And Joab said unto the king, Now the LORD thy God add unto the + people, how many soever they be, an hundredfold, and that the + eyes of my lord the king may see it: but why doth my lord the + king delight in this thing? + +10:024:004 Notwithstanding the king's word prevailed against Joab, and + against the captains of the host. And Joab and the captains of + the host went out from the presence of the king, to number the + people of Israel. + +10:024:005 And they passed over Jordan, and pitched in Aroer, on the + right side of the city that lieth in the midst of the river of + Gad, and toward Jazer: + +10:024:006 Then they came to Gilead, and to the land of Tahtimhodshi; and + they came to Danjaan, and about to Zidon, + +10:024:007 And came to the strong hold of Tyre, and to all the cities of + the Hivites, and of the Canaanites: and they went out to the + south of Judah, even to Beersheba. + +10:024:008 So when they had gone through all the land, they came to + Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days. + +10:024:009 And Joab gave up the sum of the number of the people unto the + king: and there were in Israel eight hundred thousand valiant + men that drew the sword; and the men of Judah were five + hundred thousand men. + +10:024:010 And David's heart smote him after that he had numbered the + people. And David said unto the LORD, I have sinned greatly in + that I have done: and now, I beseech thee, O LORD, take away + the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly. + +10:024:011 For when David was up in the morning, the word of the LORD + came unto the prophet Gad, David's seer, saying, + +10:024:012 Go and say unto David, Thus saith the LORD, I offer thee three + things; choose thee one of them, that I may do it unto thee. + +10:024:013 So Gad came to David, and told him, and said unto him, Shall + seven years of famine come unto thee in thy land? or wilt thou + flee three months before thine enemies, while they pursue + thee? or that there be three days' pestilence in thy land? now + advise, and see what answer I shall return to him that sent + me. + +10:024:014 And David said unto Gad, I am in a great strait: let us fall + now into the hand of the LORD; for his mercies are great: and + let me not fall into the hand of man. + +10:024:015 So the LORD sent a pestilence upon Israel from the morning + even to the time appointed: and there died of the people from + Dan even to Beersheba seventy thousand men. + +10:024:016 And when the angel stretched out his hand upon Jerusalem to + destroy it, the LORD repented him of the evil, and said to the + angel that destroyed the people, It is enough: stay now thine + hand. And the angel of the LORD was by the threshingplace of + Araunah the Jebusite. + +10:024:017 And David spake unto the LORD when he saw the angel that smote + the people, and said, Lo, I have sinned, and I have done + wickedly: but these sheep, what have they done? let thine + hand, I pray thee, be against me, and against my father's + house. + +10:024:018 And Gad came that day to David, and said unto him, Go up, rear + an altar unto the LORD in the threshingfloor of Araunah the + Jebusite. + +10:024:019 And David, according to the saying of Gad, went up as the LORD + commanded. + +10:024:020 And Araunah looked, and saw the king and his servants coming + on toward him: and Araunah went out, and bowed himself before + the king on his face upon the ground. + +10:024:021 And Araunah said, Wherefore is my lord the king come to his + servant? And David said, To buy the threshingfloor of thee, to + build an altar unto the LORD, that the plague may be stayed + from the people. + +10:024:022 And Araunah said unto David, Let my lord the king take and + offer up what seemeth good unto him: behold, here be oxen for + burnt sacrifice, and threshing instruments and other + instruments of the oxen for wood. + +10:024:023 All these things did Araunah, as a king, give unto the king. + And Araunah said unto the king, The LORD thy God accept thee. + +10:024:024 And the king said unto Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy it + of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings unto + the LORD my God of that which doth cost me nothing. So David + bought the threshingfloor and the oxen for fifty shekels of + silver. + +10:024:025 And David built there an altar unto the LORD, and offered + burnt offerings and peace offerings. So the LORD was intreated + for the land, and the plague was stayed from Israel. + +Book 11 1 Kings + +11:001:001 Now king David was old and stricken in years; and they covered + him with clothes, but he gat no heat. + +11:001:002 Wherefore his servants said unto him, Let there be sought for + my lord the king a young virgin: and let her stand before the + king, and let her cherish him, and let her lie in thy bosom, + that my lord the king may get heat. + +11:001:003 So they sought for a fair damsel throughout all the coasts of + Israel, and found Abishag a Shunammite, and brought her to the + king. + +11:001:004 And the damsel was very fair, and cherished the king, and + ministered to him: but the king knew her not. + +11:001:005 Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I + will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and + fifty men to run before him. + +11:001:006 And his father had not displeased him at any time in saying, + Why hast thou done so? and he also was a very goodly man; and + his mother bare him after Absalom. + +11:001:007 And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with + Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him. + +11:001:008 But Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and + Nathan the prophet, and Shimei, and Rei, and the mighty men + which belonged to David, were not with Adonijah. + +11:001:009 And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fat cattle by the stone + of Zoheleth, which is by Enrogel, and called all his brethren + the king's sons, and all the men of Judah the king's servants: + +11:001:010 But Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and + Solomon his brother, he called not. + +11:001:011 Wherefore Nathan spake unto Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, + saying, Hast thou not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith + doth reign, and David our lord knoweth it not? + +11:001:012 Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel, + that thou mayest save thine own life, and the life of thy son + Solomon. + +11:001:013 Go and get thee in unto king David, and say unto him, Didst + not thou, my lord, O king, swear unto thine handmaid, saying, + Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall + sit upon my throne? why then doth Adonijah reign? + +11:001:014 Behold, while thou yet talkest there with the king, I also + will come in after thee, and confirm thy words. + +11:001:015 And Bathsheba went in unto the king into the chamber: and the + king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite ministered unto + the king. + +11:001:016 And Bathsheba bowed, and did obeisance unto the king. And the + king said, What wouldest thou? + +11:001:017 And she said unto him, My lord, thou swarest by the LORD thy + God unto thine handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son + shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne. + +11:001:018 And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and now, my lord the king, + thou knowest it not: + +11:001:019 And he hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, + and hath called all the sons of the king, and Abiathar the + priest, and Joab the captain of the host: but Solomon thy + servant hath he not called. + +11:001:020 And thou, my lord, O king, the eyes of all Israel are upon + thee, that thou shouldest tell them who shall sit on the + throne of my lord the king after him. + +11:001:021 Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall + sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be + counted offenders. + +11:001:022 And, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the + prophet also came in. + +11:001:023 And they told the king, saying, Behold Nathan the prophet. And + when he was come in before the king, he bowed himself before + the king with his face to the ground. + +11:001:024 And Nathan said, My lord, O king, hast thou said, Adonijah + shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne? + +11:001:025 For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fat + cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king's + sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; + and, behold, they eat and drink before him, and say, God save + king Adonijah. + +11:001:026 But me, even me thy servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah + the son of Jehoiada, and thy servant Solomon, hath he not + called. + +11:001:027 Is this thing done by my lord the king, and thou hast not + shewed it unto thy servant, who should sit on the throne of my + lord the king after him? + +11:001:028 Then king David answered and said, Call me Bathsheba. And she + came into the king's presence, and stood before the king. + +11:001:029 And the king sware, and said, As the LORD liveth, that hath + redeemed my soul out of all distress, + +11:001:030 Even as I sware unto thee by the LORD God of Israel, saying, + Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall + sit upon my throne in my stead; even so will I certainly do + this day. + +11:001:031 Then Bathsheba bowed with her face to the earth, and did + reverence to the king, and said, Let my lord king David live + for ever. + +11:001:032 And king David said, Call me Zadok the priest, and Nathan the + prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada. And they came before + the king. + +11:001:033 The king also said unto them, Take with you the servants of + your lord, and cause Solomon my son to ride upon mine own + mule, and bring him down to Gihon: + +11:001:034 And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him + there king over Israel: and blow ye with the trumpet, and say, + God save king Solomon. + +11:001:035 Then ye shall come up after him, that he may come and sit upon + my throne; for he shall be king in my stead: and I have + appointed him to be ruler over Israel and over Judah. + +11:001:036 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, + Amen: the LORD God of my lord the king say so too. + +11:001:037 As the LORD hath been with my lord the king, even so be he + with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of + my lord king David. + +11:001:038 So Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the + son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, went + down, and caused Solomon to ride upon king David's mule, and + brought him to Gihon. + +11:001:039 And Zadok the priest took an horn of oil out of the + tabernacle, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; + and all the people said, God save king Solomon. + +11:001:040 And all the people came up after him, and the people piped + with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth + rent with the sound of them. + +11:001:041 And Adonijah and all the guests that were with him heard it as + they had made an end of eating. And when Joab heard the sound + of the trumpet, he said, Wherefore is this noise of the city + being in an uproar? + +11:001:042 And while he yet spake, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar + the priest came; and Adonijah said unto him, Come in; for thou + art a valiant man, and bringest good tidings. + +11:001:043 And Jonathan answered and said to Adonijah, Verily our lord + king David hath made Solomon king. + +11:001:044 And the king hath sent with him Zadok the priest, and Nathan + the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the + Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and they have caused him to + ride upon the king's mule: + +11:001:045 And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him + king in Gihon: and they are come up from thence rejoicing, so + that the city rang again. This is the noise that ye have + heard. + +11:001:046 And also Solomon sitteth on the throne of the kingdom. + +11:001:047 And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king + David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy + name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the + king bowed himself upon the bed. + +11:001:048 And also thus said the king, Blessed be the LORD God of + Israel, which hath given one to sit on my throne this day, + mine eyes even seeing it. + +11:001:049 And all the guests that were with Adonijah were afraid, and + rose up, and went every man his way. + +11:001:050 And Adonijah feared because of Solomon, and arose, and went, + and caught hold on the horns of the altar. + +11:001:051 And it was told Solomon, saying, Behold, Adonijah feareth king + Solomon: for, lo, he hath caught hold on the horns of the + altar, saying, Let king Solomon swear unto me today that he + will not slay his servant with the sword. + +11:001:052 And Solomon said, If he will shew himself a worthy man, there + shall not an hair of him fall to the earth: but if wickedness + shall be found in him, he shall die. + +11:001:053 So king Solomon sent, and they brought him down from the + altar. And he came and bowed himself to king Solomon: and + Solomon said unto him, Go to thine house. + +11:002:001 Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he + charged Solomon his son, saying, + +11:002:002 I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and + shew thyself a man; + +11:002:003 And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, + to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, + and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, + that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and + whithersoever thou turnest thyself: + +11:002:004 That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning + me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk + before me in truth with all their heart and with all their + soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne + of Israel. + +11:002:005 Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to + me, and what he did to the two captains of the hosts of + Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of + Jether, whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and + put the blood of war upon his girdle that was about his loins, + and in his shoes that were on his feet. + +11:002:006 Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoar + head go down to the grave in peace. + +11:002:007 But shew kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, + and let them be of those that eat at thy table: for so they + came to me when I fled because of Absalom thy brother. + +11:002:008 And, behold, thou hast with thee Shimei the son of Gera, a + Benjamite of Bahurim, which cursed me with a grievous curse in + the day when I went to Mahanaim: but he came down to meet me + at Jordan, and I sware to him by the LORD, saying, I will not + put thee to death with the sword. + +11:002:009 Now therefore hold him not guiltless: for thou art a wise man, + and knowest what thou oughtest to do unto him; but his hoar + head bring thou down to the grave with blood. + +11:002:010 So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of + David. + +11:002:011 And the days that David reigned over Israel were forty years: + seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years + reigned he in Jerusalem. + +11:002:012 Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his + kingdom was established greatly. + +11:002:013 And Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bathsheba the mother + of Solomon. And she said, Comest thou peaceably? And he said, + Peaceably. + +11:002:014 He said moreover, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And she + said, Say on. + +11:002:015 And he said, Thou knowest that the kingdom was mine, and that + all Israel set their faces on me, that I should reign: howbeit + the kingdom is turned about, and is become my brother's: for + it was his from the LORD. + +11:002:016 And now I ask one petition of thee, deny me not. And she said + unto him, Say on. + +11:002:017 And he said, Speak, I pray thee, unto Solomon the king, (for + he will not say thee nay,) that he give me Abishag the + Shunammite to wife. + +11:002:018 And Bathsheba said, Well; I will speak for thee unto the king. + +11:002:019 Bathsheba therefore went unto king Solomon, to speak unto him + for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed + himself unto her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a + seat to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right + hand. + +11:002:020 Then she said, I desire one small petition of thee; I pray + thee, say me not nay. And the king said unto her, Ask on, my + mother: for I will not say thee nay. + +11:002:021 And she said, Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to Adonijah + thy brother to wife. + +11:002:022 And king Solomon answered and said unto his mother, And why + dost thou ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? ask for him + the kingdom also; for he is mine elder brother; even for him, + and for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah. + +11:002:023 Then king Solomon sware by the LORD, saying, God do so to me, + and more also, if Adonijah have not spoken this word against + his own life. + +11:002:024 Now therefore, as the LORD liveth, which hath established me, + and set me on the throne of David my father, and who hath made + me an house, as he promised, Adonijah shall be put to death + this day. + +11:002:025 And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of + Jehoiada; and he fell upon him that he died. + +11:002:026 And unto Abiathar the priest said the king, Get thee to + Anathoth, unto thine own fields; for thou art worthy of death: + but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou + barest the ark of the LORD God before David my father, and + because thou hast been afflicted in all wherein my father was + afflicted. + +11:002:027 So Solomon thrust out Abiathar from being priest unto the + LORD; that he might fulfil the word of the LORD, which he + spake concerning the house of Eli in Shiloh. + +11:002:028 Then tidings came to Joab: for Joab had turned after Adonijah, + though he turned not after Absalom. And Joab fled unto the + tabernacle of the LORD, and caught hold on the horns of the + altar. + +11:002:029 And it was told king Solomon that Joab was fled unto the + tabernacle of the LORD; and, behold, he is by the altar. Then + Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, Go, fall + upon him. + +11:002:030 And Benaiah came to the tabernacle of the LORD, and said unto + him, Thus saith the king, Come forth. And he said, Nay; but I + will die here. And Benaiah brought the king word again, + saying, Thus said Joab, and thus he answered me. + +11:002:031 And the king said unto him, Do as he hath said, and fall upon + him, and bury him; that thou mayest take away the innocent + blood, which Joab shed, from me, and from the house of my + father. + +11:002:032 And the LORD shall return his blood upon his own head, who + fell upon two men more righteous and better than he, and slew + them with the sword, my father David not knowing thereof, to + wit, Abner the son of Ner, captain of the host of Israel, and + Amasa the son of Jether, captain of the host of Judah. + +11:002:033 Their blood shall therefore return upon the head of Joab, and + upon the head of his seed for ever: but upon David, and upon + his seed, and upon his house, and upon his throne, shall there + be peace for ever from the LORD. + +11:002:034 So Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up, and fell upon him, and + slew him: and he was buried in his own house in the + wilderness. + +11:002:035 And the king put Benaiah the son of Jehoiada in his room over + the host: and Zadok the priest did the king put in the room of + Abiathar. + +11:002:036 And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, + Build thee an house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and go not + forth thence any whither. + +11:002:037 For it shall be, that on the day thou goest out, and passest + over the brook Kidron, thou shalt know for certain that thou + shalt surely die: thy blood shall be upon thine own head. + +11:002:038 And Shimei said unto the king, The saying is good: as my lord + the king hath said, so will thy servant do. And Shimei dwelt + in Jerusalem many days. + +11:002:039 And it came to pass at the end of three years, that two of the + servants of Shimei ran away unto Achish son of Maachah king of + Gath. And they told Shimei, saying, Behold, thy servants be in + Gath. + +11:002:040 And Shimei arose, and saddled his ass, and went to Gath to + Achish to seek his servants: and Shimei went, and brought his + servants from Gath. + +11:002:041 And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to + Gath, and was come again. + +11:002:042 And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, + Did I not make thee to swear by the LORD, and protested unto + thee, saying, Know for a certain, on the day thou goest out, + and walkest abroad any whither, that thou shalt surely die? + and thou saidst unto me, The word that I have heard is good. + +11:002:043 Why then hast thou not kept the oath of the LORD, and the + commandment that I have charged thee with? + +11:002:044 The king said moreover to Shimei, Thou knowest all the + wickedness which thine heart is privy to, that thou didst to + David my father: therefore the LORD shall return thy + wickedness upon thine own head; + +11:002:045 And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David + shall be established before the LORD for ever. + +11:002:046 So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; which went + out, and fell upon him, that he died. And the kingdom was + established in the hand of Solomon. + +11:003:001 And Solomon made affinity with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and took + Pharaoh's daughter, and brought her into the city of David, + until he had made an end of building his own house, and the + house of the LORD, and the wall of Jerusalem round about. + +11:003:002 Only the people sacrificed in high places, because there was + no house built unto the name of the LORD, until those days. + +11:003:003 And Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David + his father: only he sacrificed and burnt incense in high + places. + +11:003:004 And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that was + the great high place: a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon + offer upon that altar. + +11:003:005 In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: + and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. + +11:003:006 And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my + father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in + truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with + thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that + thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this + day. + +11:003:007 And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king + instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I + know not how to go out or come in. + +11:003:008 And thy servant is in the midst of thy people which thou hast + chosen, a great people, that cannot be numbered nor counted + for multitude. + +11:003:009 Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy + people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is + able to judge this thy so great a people? + +11:003:010 And the speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this + thing. + +11:003:011 And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and + hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked + riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; + but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; + +11:003:012 Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given + thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none + like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like + unto thee. + +11:003:013 And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, + both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among + the kings like unto thee all thy days. + +11:003:014 And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my + commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will + lengthen thy days. + +11:003:015 And Solomon awoke; and, behold, it was a dream. And he came to + Jerusalem, and stood before the ark of the covenant of the + LORD, and offered up burnt offerings, and offered peace + offerings, and made a feast to all his servants. + +11:003:016 Then came there two women, that were harlots, unto the king, + and stood before him. + +11:003:017 And the one woman said, O my lord, I and this woman dwell in + one house; and I was delivered of a child with her in the + house. + +11:003:018 And it came to pass the third day after that I was delivered, + that this woman was delivered also: and we were together; + there was no stranger with us in the house, save we two in the + house. + +11:003:019 And this woman's child died in the night; because she overlaid + it. + +11:003:020 And she arose at midnight, and took my son from beside me, + while thine handmaid slept, and laid it in her bosom, and laid + her dead child in my bosom. + +11:003:021 And when I rose in the morning to give my child suck, behold, + it was dead: but when I had considered it in the morning, + behold, it was not my son, which I did bear. + +11:003:022 And the other woman said, Nay; but the living is my son, and + the dead is thy son. And this said, No; but the dead is thy + son, and the living is my son. Thus they spake before the + king. + +11:003:023 Then said the king, The one saith, This is my son that liveth, + and thy son is the dead: and the other saith, Nay; but thy son + is the dead, and my son is the living. + +11:003:024 And the king said, Bring me a sword. And they brought a sword + before the king. + +11:003:025 And the king said, Divide the living child in two, and give + half to the one, and half to the other. + +11:003:026 Then spake the woman whose the living child was unto the king, + for her bowels yearned upon her son, and she said, O my lord, + give her the living child, and in no wise slay it. But the + other said, Let it be neither mine nor thine, but divide it. + +11:003:027 Then the king answered and said, Give her the living child, + and in no wise slay it: she is the mother thereof. + +11:003:028 And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had + judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom + of God was in him, to do judgment. + +11:004:001 So king Solomon was king over all Israel. + +11:004:002 And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of + Zadok the priest, + +11:004:003 Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat + the son of Ahilud, the recorder. + +11:004:004 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host: and Zadok + and Abiathar were the priests: + +11:004:005 And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud + the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king's + friend: + +11:004:006 And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of + Abda was over the tribute. + +11:004:007 And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, which + provided victuals for the king and his household: each man his + month in a year made provision. + +11:004:008 And these are their names: The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim: + +11:004:009 The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Bethshemesh, + and Elonbethhanan: + +11:004:010 The son of Hesed, in Aruboth; to him pertained Sochoh, and all + the land of Hepher: + +11:004:011 The son of Abinadab, in all the region of Dor; which had + Taphath the daughter of Solomon to wife: + +11:004:012 Baana the son of Ahilud; to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, + and all Bethshean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from + Bethshean to Abelmeholah, even unto the place that is beyond + Jokneam: + +11:004:013 The son of Geber, in Ramothgilead; to him pertained the towns + of Jair the son of Manasseh, which are in Gilead; to him also + pertained the region of Argob, which is in Bashan, threescore + great cities with walls and brasen bars: + +11:004:014 Ahinadab the son of Iddo had Mahanaim: + +11:004:015 Ahimaaz was in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of + Solomon to wife: + +11:004:016 Baanah the son of Hushai was in Asher and in Aloth: + +11:004:017 Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar: + +11:004:018 Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin: + +11:004:019 Geber the son of Uri was in the country of Gilead, in the + country of Sihon king of the Amorites, and of Og king of + Bashan; and he was the only officer which was in the land. + +11:004:020 Judah and Israel were many, as the sand which is by the sea in + multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry. + +11:004:021 And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the + land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they + brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life. + +11:004:022 And Solomon's provision for one day was thirty measures of + fine flour, and threescore measures of meal, + +11:004:023 Ten fat oxen, and twenty oxen out of the pastures, and an + hundred sheep, beside harts, and roebucks, and fallowdeer, and + fatted fowl. + +11:004:024 For he had dominion over all the region on this side the + river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this + side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him. + +11:004:025 And Judah and Israel dwelt safely, every man under his vine + and under his fig tree, from Dan even to Beersheba, all the + days of Solomon. + +11:004:026 And Solomon had forty thousand stalls of horses for his + chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen. + +11:004:027 And those officers provided victual for king Solomon, and for + all that came unto king Solomon's table, every man in his + month: they lacked nothing. + +11:004:028 Barley also and straw for the horses and dromedaries brought + they unto the place where the officers were, every man + according to his charge. + +11:004:029 And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, + and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea + shore. + +11:004:030 And Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children + of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt. + +11:004:031 For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and + Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame + was in all nations round about. + +11:004:032 And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a + thousand and five. + +11:004:033 And he spake of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon + even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall: he spake + also of beasts, and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of + fishes. + +11:004:034 And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, + from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom. + +11:005:001 And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he + had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his + father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David. + +11:005:002 And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying, + +11:005:003 Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house + unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were + about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the + soles of his feet. + +11:005:004 But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, so + that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrent. + +11:005:005 And, behold, I purpose to build an house unto the name of the + LORD my God, as the LORD spake unto David my father, saying, + Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy room, he shall + build an house unto my name. + +11:005:006 Now therefore command thou that they hew me cedar trees out of + Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants: and unto + thee will I give hire for thy servants according to all that + thou shalt appoint: for thou knowest that there is not among + us any that can skill to hew timber like unto the Sidonians. + +11:005:007 And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, + that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this + day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great + people. + +11:005:008 And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have considered the + things which thou sentest to me for: and I will do all thy + desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of + fir. + +11:005:009 My servants shall bring them down from Lebanon unto the sea: + and I will convey them by sea in floats unto the place that + thou shalt appoint me, and will cause them to be discharged + there, and thou shalt receive them: and thou shalt accomplish + my desire, in giving food for my household. + +11:005:010 So Hiram gave Solomon cedar trees and fir trees according to + all his desire. + +11:005:011 And Solomon gave Hiram twenty thousand measures of wheat for + food to his household, and twenty measures of pure oil: thus + gave Solomon to Hiram year by year. + +11:005:012 And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him: and + there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a + league together. + +11:005:013 And king Solomon raised a levy out of all Israel; and the levy + was thirty thousand men. + +11:005:014 And he sent them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month by courses: + a month they were in Lebanon, and two months at home: and + Adoniram was over the levy. + +11:005:015 And Solomon had threescore and ten thousand that bare burdens, + and fourscore thousand hewers in the mountains; + +11:005:016 Beside the chief of Solomon's officers which were over the + work, three thousand and three hundred, which ruled over the + people that wrought in the work. + +11:005:017 And the king commanded, and they brought great stones, costly + stones, and hewed stones, to lay the foundation of the house. + +11:005:018 And Solomon's builders and Hiram's builders did hew them, and + the stonesquarers: so they prepared timber and stones to build + the house. + +11:006:001 And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year + after the children of Israel were come out of the land of + Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel, in + the month Zif, which is the second month, that he began to + build the house of the LORD. + +11:006:002 And the house which king Solomon built for the LORD, the + length thereof was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof + twenty cubits, and the height thereof thirty cubits. + +11:006:003 And the porch before the temple of the house, twenty cubits + was the length thereof, according to the breadth of the house; + and ten cubits was the breadth thereof before the house. + +11:006:004 And for the house he made windows of narrow lights. + +11:006:005 And against the wall of the house he built chambers round + about, against the walls of the house round about, both of the + temple and of the oracle: and he made chambers round about: + +11:006:006 The nethermost chamber was five cubits broad, and the middle + was six cubits broad, and the third was seven cubits broad: + for without in the wall of the house he made narrowed rests + round about, that the beams should not be fastened in the + walls of the house. + +11:006:007 And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone + made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was + neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the + house, while it was in building. + +11:006:008 The door for the middle chamber was in the right side of the + house: and they went up with winding stairs into the middle + chamber, and out of the middle into the third. + +11:006:009 So he built the house, and finished it; and covered the house + with beams and boards of cedar. + +11:006:010 And then he built chambers against all the house, five cubits + high: and they rested on the house with timber of cedar. + +11:006:011 And the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying, + +11:006:012 Concerning this house which thou art in building, if thou wilt + walk in my statutes, and execute my judgments, and keep all my + commandments to walk in them; then will I perform my word with + thee, which I spake unto David thy father: + +11:006:013 And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not + forsake my people Israel. + +11:006:014 So Solomon built the house, and finished it. + +11:006:015 And he built the walls of the house within with boards of + cedar, both the floor of the house, and the walls of the + ceiling: and he covered them on the inside with wood, and + covered the floor of the house with planks of fir. + +11:006:016 And he built twenty cubits on the sides of the house, both the + floor and the walls with boards of cedar: he even built them + for it within, even for the oracle, even for the most holy + place. + +11:006:017 And the house, that is, the temple before it, was forty cubits + long. + +11:006:018 And the cedar of the house within was carved with knops and + open flowers: all was cedar; there was no stone seen. + +11:006:019 And the oracle he prepared in the house within, to set there + the ark of the covenant of the LORD. + +11:006:020 And the oracle in the forepart was twenty cubits in length, + and twenty cubits in breadth, and twenty cubits in the height + thereof: and he overlaid it with pure gold; and so covered the + altar which was of cedar. + +11:006:021 So Solomon overlaid the house within with pure gold: and he + made a partition by the chains of gold before the oracle; and + he overlaid it with gold. + +11:006:022 And the whole house he overlaid with gold, until he had + finished all the house: also the whole altar that was by the + oracle he overlaid with gold. + +11:006:023 And within the oracle he made two cherubims of olive tree, + each ten cubits high. + +11:006:024 And five cubits was the one wing of the cherub, and five + cubits the other wing of the cherub: from the uttermost part + of the one wing unto the uttermost part of the other were ten + cubits. + +11:006:025 And the other cherub was ten cubits: both the cherubims were + of one measure and one size. + +11:006:026 The height of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was it of + the other cherub. + +11:006:027 And he set the cherubims within the inner house: and they + stretched forth the wings of the cherubims, so that the wing + of the one touched the one wall, and the wing of the other + cherub touched the other wall; and their wings touched one + another in the midst of the house. + +11:006:028 And he overlaid the cherubims with gold. + +11:006:029 And he carved all the walls of the house round about with + carved figures of cherubims and palm trees and open flowers, + within and without. + +11:006:030 And the floors of the house he overlaid with gold, within and + without. + +11:006:031 And for the entering of the oracle he made doors of olive + tree: the lintel and side posts were a fifth part of the wall. + +11:006:032 The two doors also were of olive tree; and he carved upon them + carvings of cherubims and palm trees and open flowers, and + overlaid them with gold, and spread gold upon the cherubims, + and upon the palm trees. + +11:006:033 So also made he for the door of the temple posts of olive + tree, a fourth part of the wall. + +11:006:034 And the two doors were of fir tree: the two leaves of the one + door were folding, and the two leaves of the other door were + folding. + +11:006:035 And he carved thereon cherubims and palm trees and open + flowers: and covered them with gold fitted upon the carved + work. + +11:006:036 And he built the inner court with three rows of hewed stone, + and a row of cedar beams. + +11:006:037 In the fourth year was the foundation of the house of the LORD + laid, in the month Zif: + +11:006:038 And in the eleventh year, in the month Bul, which is the + eighth month, was the house finished throughout all the parts + thereof, and according to all the fashion of it. So was he + seven years in building it. + +11:007:001 But Solomon was building his own house thirteen years, and he + finished all his house. + +11:007:002 He built also the house of the forest of Lebanon; the length + thereof was an hundred cubits, and the breadth thereof fifty + cubits, and the height thereof thirty cubits, upon four rows + of cedar pillars, with cedar beams upon the pillars. + +11:007:003 And it was covered with cedar above upon the beams, that lay + on forty five pillars, fifteen in a row. + +11:007:004 And there were windows in three rows, and light was against + light in three ranks. + +11:007:005 And all the doors and posts were square, with the windows: and + light was against light in three ranks. + +11:007:006 And he made a porch of pillars; the length thereof was fifty + cubits, and the breadth thereof thirty cubits: and the porch + was before them: and the other pillars and the thick beam were + before them. + +11:007:007 Then he made a porch for the throne where he might judge, even + the porch of judgment: and it was covered with cedar from one + side of the floor to the other. + +11:007:008 And his house where he dwelt had another court within the + porch, which was of the like work. Solomon made also an house + for Pharaoh's daughter, whom he had taken to wife, like unto + this porch. + +11:007:009 All these were of costly stones, according to the measures of + hewed stones, sawed with saws, within and without, even from + the foundation unto the coping, and so on the outside toward + the great court. + +11:007:010 And the foundation was of costly stones, even great stones, + stones of ten cubits, and stones of eight cubits. + +11:007:011 And above were costly stones, after the measures of hewed + stones, and cedars. + +11:007:012 And the great court round about was with three rows of hewed + stones, and a row of cedar beams, both for the inner court of + the house of the LORD, and for the porch of the house. + +11:007:013 And king Solomon sent and fetched Hiram out of Tyre. + +11:007:014 He was a widow's son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father + was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass: and he was filled with + wisdom, and understanding, and cunning to work all works in + brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work. + +11:007:015 For he cast two pillars of brass, of eighteen cubits high + apiece: and a line of twelve cubits did compass either of them + about. + +11:007:016 And he made two chapiters of molten brass, to set upon the + tops of the pillars: the height of the one chapiter was five + cubits, and the height of the other chapiter was five cubits: + +11:007:017 And nets of checker work, and wreaths of chain work, for the + chapiters which were upon the top of the pillars; seven for + the one chapiter, and seven for the other chapiter. + +11:007:018 And he made the pillars, and two rows round about upon the one + network, to cover the chapiters that were upon the top, with + pomegranates: and so did he for the other chapiter. + +11:007:019 And the chapiters that were upon the top of the pillars were + of lily work in the porch, four cubits. + +11:007:020 And the chapiters upon the two pillars had pomegranates also + above, over against the belly which was by the network: and + the pomegranates were two hundred in rows round about upon the + other chapiter. + +11:007:021 And he set up the pillars in the porch of the temple: and he + set up the right pillar, and called the name thereof Jachin: + and he set up the left pillar, and called the name thereof + Boaz. + +11:007:022 And upon the top of the pillars was lily work: so was the work + of the pillars finished. + +11:007:023 And he made a molten sea, ten cubits from the one brim to the + other: it was round all about, and his height was five cubits: + and a line of thirty cubits did compass it round about. + +11:007:024 And under the brim of it round about there were knops + compassing it, ten in a cubit, compassing the sea round about: + the knops were cast in two rows, when it was cast. + +11:007:025 It stood upon twelve oxen, three looking toward the north, and + three looking toward the west, and three looking toward the + south, and three looking toward the east: and the sea was set + above upon them, and all their hinder parts were inward. + +11:007:026 And it was an hand breadth thick, and the brim thereof was + wrought like the brim of a cup, with flowers of lilies: it + contained two thousand baths. + +11:007:027 And he made ten bases of brass; four cubits was the length of + one base, and four cubits the breadth thereof, and three + cubits the height of it. + +11:007:028 And the work of the bases was on this manner: they had + borders, and the borders were between the ledges: + +11:007:029 And on the borders that were between the ledges were lions, + oxen, and cherubims: and upon the ledges there was a base + above: and beneath the lions and oxen were certain additions + made of thin work. + +11:007:030 And every base had four brasen wheels, and plates of brass: + and the four corners thereof had undersetters: under the laver + were undersetters molten, at the side of every addition. + +11:007:031 And the mouth of it within the chapiter and above was a cubit: + but the mouth thereof was round after the work of the base, a + cubit and an half: and also upon the mouth of it were gravings + with their borders, foursquare, not round. + +11:007:032 And under the borders were four wheels; and the axletrees of + the wheels were joined to the base: and the height of a wheel + was a cubit and half a cubit. + +11:007:033 And the work of the wheels was like the work of a chariot + wheel: their axletrees, and their naves, and their felloes, + and their spokes, were all molten. + +11:007:034 And there were four undersetters to the four corners of one + base: and the undersetters were of the very base itself. + +11:007:035 And in the top of the base was there a round compass of half a + cubit high: and on the top of the base the ledges thereof and + the borders thereof were of the same. + +11:007:036 For on the plates of the ledges thereof, and on the borders + thereof, he graved cherubims, lions, and palm trees, according + to the proportion of every one, and additions round about. + +11:007:037 After this manner he made the ten bases: all of them had one + casting, one measure, and one size. + +11:007:038 Then made he ten lavers of brass: one laver contained forty + baths: and every laver was four cubits: and upon every one of + the ten bases one laver. + +11:007:039 And he put five bases on the right side of the house, and five + on the left side of the house: and he set the sea on the right + side of the house eastward over against the south. + +11:007:040 And Hiram made the lavers, and the shovels, and the basons. So + Hiram made an end of doing all the work that he made king + Solomon for the house of the LORD: + +11:007:041 The two pillars, and the two bowls of the chapiters that were + on the top of the two pillars; and the two networks, to cover + the two bowls of the chapiters which were upon the top of the + pillars; + +11:007:042 And four hundred pomegranates for the two networks, even two + rows of pomegranates for one network, to cover the two bowls + of the chapiters that were upon the pillars; + +11:007:043 And the ten bases, and ten lavers on the bases; + +11:007:044 And one sea, and twelve oxen under the sea; + +11:007:045 And the pots, and the shovels, and the basons: and all these + vessels, which Hiram made to king Solomon for the house of the + LORD, were of bright brass. + +11:007:046 In the plain of Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay + ground between Succoth and Zarthan. + +11:007:047 And Solomon left all the vessels unweighed, because they were + exceeding many: neither was the weight of the brass found out. + +11:007:048 And Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house + of the LORD: the altar of gold, and the table of gold, + whereupon the shewbread was, + +11:007:049 And the candlesticks of pure gold, five on the right side, and + five on the left, before the oracle, with the flowers, and the + lamps, and the tongs of gold, + +11:007:050 And the bowls, and the snuffers, and the basons, and the + spoons, and the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, + both for the doors of the inner house, the most holy place, + and for the doors of the house, to wit, of the temple. + +11:007:051 So was ended all the work that king Solomon made for the house + of the LORD. And Solomon brought in the things which David his + father had dedicated; even the silver, and the gold, and the + vessels, did he put among the treasures of the house of the + LORD. + +11:008:001 Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads + of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of + Israel, unto king Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring + up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of + David, which is Zion. + +11:008:002 And all the men of Israel assembled themselves unto king + Solomon at the feast in the month Ethanim, which is the + seventh month. + +11:008:003 And all the elders of Israel came, and the priests took up the + ark. + +11:008:004 And they brought up the ark of the LORD, and the tabernacle of + the congregation, and all the holy vessels that were in the + tabernacle, even those did the priests and the Levites bring + up. + +11:008:005 And king Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel, that + were assembled unto him, were with him before the ark, + sacrificing sheep and oxen, that could not be told nor + numbered for multitude. + +11:008:006 And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD + unto his place, into the oracle of the house, to the most holy + place, even under the wings of the cherubims. + +11:008:007 For the cherubims spread forth their two wings over the place + of the ark, and the cherubims covered the ark and the staves + thereof above. + +11:008:008 And they drew out the staves, that the ends of the staves were + seen out in the holy place before the oracle, and they were + not seen without: and there they are unto this day. + +11:008:009 There was nothing in the ark save the two tables of stone, + which Moses put there at Horeb, when the LORD made a covenant + with the children of Israel, when they came out of the land of + Egypt. + +11:008:010 And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the + holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the LORD, + +11:008:011 So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the + cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of the + LORD. + +11:008:012 Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the + thick darkness. + +11:008:013 I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place + for thee to abide in for ever. + +11:008:014 And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the + congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel + stood;) + +11:008:015 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which spake + with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand + fulfilled it, saying, + +11:008:016 Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of + Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to + build an house, that my name might be therein; but I chose + David to be over my people Israel. + +11:008:017 And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house + for the name of the LORD God of Israel. + +11:008:018 And the LORD said unto David my father, Whereas it was in + thine heart to build an house unto my name, thou didst well + that it was in thine heart. + +11:008:019 Nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that + shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house + unto my name. + +11:008:020 And the LORD hath performed his word that he spake, and I am + risen up in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne + of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built an house for + the name of the LORD God of Israel. + +11:008:021 And I have set there a place for the ark, wherein is the + covenant of the LORD, which he made with our fathers, when he + brought them out of the land of Egypt. + +11:008:022 And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence + of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands + toward heaven: + +11:008:023 And he said, LORD God of Israel, there is no God like thee, in + heaven above, or on earth beneath, who keepest covenant and + mercy with thy servants that walk before thee with all their + heart: + +11:008:024 Who hast kept with thy servant David my father that thou + promisedst him: thou spakest also with thy mouth, and hast + fulfilled it with thine hand, as it is this day. + +11:008:025 Therefore now, LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David + my father that thou promisedst him, saying, There shall not + fail thee a man in my sight to sit on the throne of Israel; so + that thy children take heed to their way, that they walk + before me as thou hast walked before me. + +11:008:026 And now, O God of Israel, let thy word, I pray thee, be + verified, which thou spakest unto thy servant David my father. + +11:008:027 But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and + heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this + house that I have builded? + +11:008:028 Yet have thou respect unto the prayer of thy servant, and to + his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken unto the cry and + to the prayer, which thy servant prayeth before thee to day: + +11:008:029 That thine eyes may be open toward this house night and day, + even toward the place of which thou hast said, My name shall + be there: that thou mayest hearken unto the prayer which thy + servant shall make toward this place. + +11:008:030 And hearken thou to the supplication of thy servant, and of + thy people Israel, when they shall pray toward this place: and + hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place: and when thou hearest, + forgive. + +11:008:031 If any man trespass against his neighbour, and an oath be laid + upon him to cause him to swear, and the oath come before thine + altar in this house: + +11:008:032 Then hear thou in heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, + condemning the wicked, to bring his way upon his head; and + justifying the righteous, to give him according to his + righteousness. + +11:008:033 When thy people Israel be smitten down before the enemy, + because they have sinned against thee, and shall turn again to + thee, and confess thy name, and pray, and make supplication + unto thee in this house: + +11:008:034 Then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy people + Israel, and bring them again unto the land which thou gavest + unto their fathers. + +11:008:035 When heaven is shut up, and there is no rain, because they + have sinned against thee; if they pray toward this place, and + confess thy name, and turn from their sin, when thou + afflictest them: + +11:008:036 Then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, + and of thy people Israel, that thou teach them the good way + wherein they should walk, and give rain upon thy land, which + thou hast given to thy people for an inheritance. + +11:008:037 If there be in the land famine, if there be pestilence, + blasting, mildew, locust, or if there be caterpiller; if their + enemy besiege them in the land of their cities; whatsoever + plague, whatsoever sickness there be; + +11:008:038 What prayer and supplication soever be made by any man, or by + all thy people Israel, which shall know every man the plague + of his own heart, and spread forth his hands toward this + house: + +11:008:039 Then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and + do, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart + thou knowest; (for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of + all the children of men;) + +11:008:040 That they may fear thee all the days that they live in the + land which thou gavest unto our fathers. + +11:008:041 Moreover concerning a stranger, that is not of thy people + Israel, but cometh out of a far country for thy name's sake; + +11:008:042 (For they shall hear of thy great name, and of thy strong + hand, and of thy stretched out arm;) when he shall come and + pray toward this house; + +11:008:043 Hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and do according to + all that the stranger calleth to thee for: that all people of + the earth may know thy name, to fear thee, as do thy people + Israel; and that they may know that this house, which I have + builded, is called by thy name. + +11:008:044 If thy people go out to battle against their enemy, + whithersoever thou shalt send them, and shall pray unto the + LORD toward the city which thou hast chosen, and toward the + house that I have built for thy name: + +11:008:045 Then hear thou in heaven their prayer and their supplication, + and maintain their cause. + +11:008:046 If they sin against thee, (for there is no man that sinneth + not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the + enemy, so that they carry them away captives unto the land of + the enemy, far or near; + +11:008:047 Yet if they shall bethink themselves in the land whither they + were carried captives, and repent, and make supplication unto + thee in the land of them that carried them captives, saying, + We have sinned, and have done perversely, we have committed + wickedness; + +11:008:048 And so return unto thee with all their heart, and with all + their soul, in the land of their enemies, which led them away + captive, and pray unto thee toward their land, which thou + gavest unto their fathers, the city which thou hast chosen, + and the house which I have built for thy name: + +11:008:049 Then hear thou their prayer and their supplication in heaven + thy dwelling place, and maintain their cause, + +11:008:050 And forgive thy people that have sinned against thee, and all + their transgressions wherein they have transgressed against + thee, and give them compassion before them who carried them + captive, that they may have compassion on them: + +11:008:051 For they be thy people, and thine inheritance, which thou + broughtest forth out of Egypt, from the midst of the furnace + of iron: + +11:008:052 That thine eyes may be open unto the supplication of thy + servant, and unto the supplication of thy people Israel, to + hearken unto them in all that they call for unto thee. + +11:008:053 For thou didst separate them from among all the people of the + earth, to be thine inheritance, as thou spakest by the hand of + Moses thy servant, when thou broughtest our fathers out of + Egypt, O LORD God. + +11:008:054 And it was so, that when Solomon had made an end of praying + all this prayer and supplication unto the LORD, he arose from + before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with + his hands spread up to heaven. + +11:008:055 And he stood, and blessed all the congregation of Israel with + a loud voice, saying, + +11:008:056 Blessed be the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people + Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not + failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by + the hand of Moses his servant. + +11:008:057 The LORD our God be with us, as he was with our fathers: let + him not leave us, nor forsake us: + +11:008:058 That he may incline our hearts unto him, to walk in all his + ways, and to keep his commandments, and his statutes, and his + judgments, which he commanded our fathers. + +11:008:059 And let these my words, wherewith I have made supplication + before the LORD, be nigh unto the LORD our God day and night, + that he maintain the cause of his servant, and the cause of + his people Israel at all times, as the matter shall require: + +11:008:060 That all the people of the earth may know that the LORD is + God, and that there is none else. + +11:008:061 Let your heart therefore be perfect with the LORD our God, to + walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this + day. + +11:008:062 And the king, and all Israel with him, offered sacrifice + before the LORD. + +11:008:063 And Solomon offered a sacrifice of peace offerings, which he + offered unto the LORD, two and twenty thousand oxen, and an + hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the + children of Israel dedicated the house of the LORD. + +11:008:064 The same day did the king hallow the middle of the court that + was before the house of the LORD: for there he offered burnt + offerings, and meat offerings, and the fat of the peace + offerings: because the brasen altar that was before the LORD + was too little to receive the burnt offerings, and meat + offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings. + +11:008:065 And at that time Solomon held a feast, and all Israel with + him, a great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto + the river of Egypt, before the LORD our God, seven days and + seven days, even fourteen days. + +11:008:066 On the eighth day he sent the people away: and they blessed + the king, and went unto their tents joyful and glad of heart + for all the goodness that the LORD had done for David his + servant, and for Israel his people. + +11:009:001 And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of + the house of the LORD, and the king's house, and all Solomon's + desire which he was pleased to do, + +11:009:002 That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had + appeared unto him at Gibeon. + +11:009:003 And the LORD said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy + supplication, that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed + this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for + ever; and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually. + +11:009:004 And if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, + in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, to do according to + all that I have commanded thee, and wilt keep my statutes and + my judgments: + +11:009:005 Then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom upon Israel + for ever, as I promised to David thy father, saying, There + shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel. + +11:009:006 But if ye shall at all turn from following me, ye or your + children, and will not keep my commandments and my statutes + which I have set before you, but go and serve other gods, and + worship them: + +11:009:007 Then will I cut off Israel out of the land which I have given + them; and this house, which I have hallowed for my name, will + I cast out of my sight; and Israel shall be a proverb and a + byword among all people: + +11:009:008 And at this house, which is high, every one that passeth by it + shall be astonished, and shall hiss; and they shall say, Why + hath the LORD done thus unto this land, and to this house? + +11:009:009 And they shall answer, Because they forsook the LORD their + God, who brought forth their fathers out of the land of Egypt, + and have taken hold upon other gods, and have worshipped them, + and served them: therefore hath the LORD brought upon them all + this evil. + +11:009:010 And it came to pass at the end of twenty years, when Solomon + had built the two houses, the house of the LORD, and the + king's house, + +11:009:011 (Now Hiram the king of Tyre had furnished Solomon with cedar + trees and fir trees, and with gold, according to all his + desire,) that then king Solomon gave Hiram twenty cities in + the land of Galilee. + +11:009:012 And Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cities which Solomon + had given him; and they pleased him not. + +11:009:013 And he said, What cities are these which thou hast given me, + my brother? And he called them the land of Cabul unto this + day. + +11:009:014 And Hiram sent to the king sixscore talents of gold. + +11:009:015 And this is the reason of the levy which king Solomon raised; + for to build the house of the LORD, and his own house, and + Millo, and the wall of Jerusalem, and Hazor, and Megiddo, and + Gezer. + +11:009:016 For Pharaoh king of Egypt had gone up, and taken Gezer, and + burnt it with fire, and slain the Canaanites that dwelt in the + city, and given it for a present unto his daughter, Solomon's + wife. + +11:009:017 And Solomon built Gezer, and Bethhoron the nether, + +11:009:018 And Baalath, and Tadmor in the wilderness, in the land, + +11:009:019 And all the cities of store that Solomon had, and cities for + his chariots, and cities for his horsemen, and that which + Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in + all the land of his dominion. + +11:009:020 And all the people that were left of the Amorites, Hittites, + Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, which were not of the + children of Israel, + +11:009:021 Their children that were left after them in the land, whom the + children of Israel also were not able utterly to destroy, upon + those did Solomon levy a tribute of bondservice unto this day. + +11:009:022 But of the children of Israel did Solomon make no bondmen: but + they were men of war, and his servants, and his princes, and + his captains, and rulers of his chariots, and his horsemen. + +11:009:023 These were the chief of the officers that were over Solomon's + work, five hundred and fifty, which bare rule over the people + that wrought in the work. + +11:009:024 But Pharaoh's daughter came up out of the city of David unto + her house which Solomon had built for her: then did he build + Millo. + +11:009:025 And three times in a year did Solomon offer burnt offerings + and peace offerings upon the altar which he built unto the + LORD, and he burnt incense upon the altar that was before the + LORD. So he finished the house. + +11:009:026 And king Solomon made a navy of ships in Eziongeber, which is + beside Eloth, on the shore of the Red sea, in the land of + Edom. + +11:009:027 And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had + knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon. + +11:009:028 And they came to Ophir, and fetched from thence gold, four + hundred and twenty talents, and brought it to king Solomon. + +11:010:001 And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon + concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with + hard questions. + +11:010:002 And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels + that bare spices, and very much gold, and precious stones: and + when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all + that was in her heart. + +11:010:003 And Solomon told her all her questions: there was not any + thing hid from the king, which he told her not. + +11:010:004 And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomon's wisdom, and + the house that he had built, + +11:010:005 And the meat of his table, and the sitting of his servants, + and the attendance of his ministers, and their apparel, and + his cupbearers, and his ascent by which he went up unto the + house of the LORD; there was no more spirit in her. + +11:010:006 And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in + mine own land of thy acts and of thy wisdom. + +11:010:007 Howbeit I believed not the words, until I came, and mine eyes + had seen it: and, behold, the half was not told me: thy wisdom + and prosperity exceedeth the fame which I heard. + +11:010:008 Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, which stand + continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom. + +11:010:009 Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set + thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel + for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and + justice. + +11:010:010 And she gave the king an hundred and twenty talents of gold, + and of spices very great store, and precious stones: there + came no more such abundance of spices as these which the queen + of Sheba gave to king Solomon. + +11:010:011 And the navy also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, + brought in from Ophir great plenty of almug trees, and + precious stones. + +11:010:012 And the king made of the almug trees pillars for the house of + the LORD, and for the king's house, harps also and psalteries + for singers: there came no such almug trees, nor were seen + unto this day. + +11:010:013 And king Solomon gave unto the queen of Sheba all her desire, + whatsoever she asked, beside that which Solomon gave her of + his royal bounty. So she turned and went to her own country, + she and her servants. + +11:010:014 Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was + six hundred threescore and six talents of gold, + +11:010:015 Beside that he had of the merchantmen, and of the traffick of + the spice merchants, and of all the kings of Arabia, and of + the governors of the country. + +11:010:016 And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six + hundred shekels of gold went to one target. + +11:010:017 And he made three hundred shields of beaten gold; three pound + of gold went to one shield: and the king put them in the house + of the forest of Lebanon. + +11:010:018 Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid + it with the best gold. + +11:010:019 The throne had six steps, and the top of the throne was round + behind: and there were stays on either side on the place of + the seat, and two lions stood beside the stays. + +11:010:020 And 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. + +11:010:021 And all king Solomon's drinking vessels were of gold, and all + the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure + gold; none were of silver: it was nothing accounted of in the + days of Solomon. + +11:010:022 For the king had at sea a navy of Tharshish with the navy of + Hiram: once in three years came the navy of Tharshish, + bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks. + +11:010:023 So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches + and for wisdom. + +11:010:024 And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which + God had put in his heart. + +11:010:025 And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and + vessels of gold, and garments, and armour, and spices, horses, + and mules, a rate year by year. + +11:010:026 And Solomon gathered together chariots and horsemen: and he + had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand + horsemen, whom he bestowed in the cities for chariots, and + with the king at Jerusalem. + +11:010:027 And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and + cedars made he to be as the sycomore trees that are in the + vale, for abundance. + +11:010:028 And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: + the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price. + +11:010:029 And a chariot came up and went out of Egypt for six hundred + shekels of silver, and an horse for an hundred and fifty: and + so for all the kings of the Hittites, and for the kings of + Syria, did they bring them out by their means. + +11:011:001 But king Solomon loved many strange women, together with the + daughter of Pharaoh, women of the Moabites, Ammonites, + Edomites, Zidonians, and Hittites: + +11:011:002 Of the nations concerning which the LORD said unto the + children of Israel, Ye shall not go in to them, neither shall + they come in unto you: for surely they will turn away your + heart after their gods: Solomon clave unto these in love. + +11:011:003 And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred + concubines: and his wives turned away his heart. + +11:011:004 For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives + turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not + perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his + father. + +11:011:005 For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, + and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites. + +11:011:006 And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not + fully after the LORD, as did David his father. + +11:011:007 Then did Solomon build an high place for Chemosh, the + abomination of Moab, in the hill that is before Jerusalem, and + for Molech, the abomination of the children of Ammon. + +11:011:008 And likewise did he for all his strange wives, which burnt + incense and sacrificed unto their gods. + +11:011:009 And the LORD was angry with Solomon, because his heart was + turned from the LORD God of Israel, which had appeared unto + him twice, + +11:011:010 And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should + not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the LORD + commanded. + +11:011:011 Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is + done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my + statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the + kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. + +11:011:012 Notwithstanding in thy days I will not do it for David thy + father's sake: but I will rend it out of the hand of thy son. + +11:011:013 Howbeit I will not rend away all the kingdom; but will give + one tribe to thy son for David my servant's sake, and for + Jerusalem's sake which I have chosen. + +11:011:014 And the LORD stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the + Edomite: he was of the king's seed in Edom. + +11:011:015 For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the + captain of the host was gone up to bury the slain, after he + had smitten every male in Edom; + +11:011:016 (For six months did Joab remain there with all Israel, until + he had cut off every male in Edom:) + +11:011:017 That Hadad fled, he and certain Edomites of his father's + servants with him, to go into Egypt; Hadad being yet a little + child. + +11:011:018 And they arose out of Midian, and came to Paran: and they took + men with them out of Paran, and they came to Egypt, unto + Pharaoh king of Egypt; which gave him an house, and appointed + him victuals, and gave him land. + +11:011:019 And Hadad found great favour in the sight of Pharaoh, so that + he gave him to wife the sister of his own wife, the sister of + Tahpenes the queen. + +11:011:020 And the sister of Tahpenes bare him Genubath his son, whom + Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh's house: and Genubath was in + Pharaoh's household among the sons of Pharaoh. + +11:011:021 And when Hadad heard in Egypt that David slept with his + fathers, and that Joab the captain of the host was dead, Hadad + said to Pharaoh, Let me depart, that I may go to mine own + country. + +11:011:022 Then Pharaoh said unto him, But what hast thou lacked with me, + that, behold, thou seekest to go to thine own country? And he + answered, Nothing: howbeit let me go in any wise. + +11:011:023 And God stirred him up another adversary, Rezon the son of + Eliadah, which fled from his lord Hadadezer king of Zobah: + +11:011:024 And he gathered men unto him, and became captain over a band, + when David slew them of Zobah: and they went to Damascus, and + dwelt therein, and reigned in Damascus. + +11:011:025 And he was an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon, + beside the mischief that Hadad did: and he abhorred Israel, + and reigned over Syria. + +11:011:026 And Jeroboam the son of Nebat, an Ephrathite of Zereda, + Solomon's servant, whose mother's name was Zeruah, a widow + woman, even he lifted up his hand against the king. + +11:011:027 And this was the cause that he lifted up his hand against the + king: Solomon built Millo, and repaired the breaches of the + city of David his father. + +11:011:028 And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valour: and Solomon + seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him + ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph. + +11:011:029 And it came to pass at that time when Jeroboam went out of + Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him in + the way; and he had clad himself with a new garment; and they + two were alone in the field: + +11:011:030 And Ahijah caught the new garment that was on him, and rent it + in twelve pieces: + +11:011:031 And he said to Jeroboam, Take thee ten pieces: for thus saith + the LORD, the God of Israel, Behold, I will rend the kingdom + out of the hand of Solomon, and will give ten tribes to thee: + +11:011:032 (But he shall have one tribe for my servant David's sake, and + for Jerusalem's sake, the city which I have chosen out of all + the tribes of Israel:) + +11:011:033 Because that they have forsaken me, and have worshipped + Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, Chemosh the god of the + Moabites, and Milcom the god of the children of Ammon, and + have not walked in my ways, to do that which is right in mine + eyes, and to keep my statutes and my judgments, as did David + his father. + +11:011:034 Howbeit I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand: but + I will make him prince all the days of his life for David my + servant's sake, whom I chose, because he kept my commandments + and my statutes: + +11:011:035 But I will take the kingdom out of his son's hand, and will + give it unto thee, even ten tribes. + +11:011:036 And unto his son will I give one tribe, that David my servant + may have a light alway before me in Jerusalem, the city which + I have chosen me to put my name there. + +11:011:037 And I will take thee, and thou shalt reign according to all + that thy soul desireth, and shalt be king over Israel. + +11:011:038 And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command + thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do that is right in my + sight, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my + servant did; that I will be with thee, and build thee a sure + house, as I built for David, and will give Israel unto thee. + +11:011:039 And I will for this afflict the seed of David, but not for + ever. + +11:011:040 Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. And Jeroboam arose, + and fled into Egypt, unto Shishak king of Egypt, and was in + Egypt until the death of Solomon. + +11:011:041 And the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and + his wisdom, are they not written in the book of the acts of + Solomon? + +11:011:042 And the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel + was forty years. + +11:011:043 And Solomon slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city + of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his + stead. + +11:012:001 And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to + Shechem to make him king. + +11:012:002 And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was + yet in Egypt, heard of it, (for he was fled from the presence + of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt;) + +11:012:003 That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the + congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying, + +11:012:004 Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make thou the + grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he + put upon us, lighter, and we will serve thee. + +11:012:005 And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come + again to me. And the people departed. + +11:012:006 And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood + before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do + ye advise that I may answer this people? + +11:012:007 And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant + unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer + them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy + servants for ever. + +11:012:008 But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had + given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up + with him, and which stood before him: + +11:012:009 And he said unto them, What counsel give ye that we may answer + this people, who have spoken to me, saying, Make the yoke + which thy father did put upon us lighter? + +11:012:010 And the young men that were grown up with him spake unto him, + saying, Thus shalt thou speak unto this people that spake unto + thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it + lighter unto us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little + finger shall be thicker than my father's loins. + +11:012:011 And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I + will add to your yoke: my father hath chastised you with + whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions. + +11:012:012 So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, + as the king had appointed, saying, Come to me again the third + day. + +11:012:013 And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the old + men's counsel that they gave him; + +11:012:014 And spake to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, + My father made your yoke heavy, and I will add to your yoke: + my father also chastised you with whips, but I will chastise + you with scorpions. + +11:012:015 Wherefore the king hearkened not unto the people; for the + cause was from the LORD, that he might perform his saying, + which the LORD spake by Ahijah the Shilonite unto Jeroboam the + son of Nebat. + +11:012:016 So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, + the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in + David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: to + your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So + Israel departed unto their tents. + +11:012:017 But as for the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of + Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them. + +11:012:018 Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute; and + all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. Therefore + king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee + to Jerusalem. + +11:012:019 So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day. + +11:012:020 And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was + come again, that they sent and called him unto the + congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was + none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah + only. + +11:012:021 And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he assembled all the + house of Judah, with the tribe of Benjamin, an hundred and + fourscore thousand chosen men, which were warriors, to fight + against the house of Israel, to bring the kingdom again to + Rehoboam the son of Solomon. + +11:012:022 But the word of God came unto Shemaiah the man of God, saying, + +11:012:023 Speak unto Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and + unto all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and to the remnant + of the people, saying, + +11:012:024 Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against + your brethren the children of Israel: return every man to his + house; for this thing is from me. They hearkened therefore to + the word of the LORD, and returned to depart, according to the + word of the LORD. + +11:012:025 Then Jeroboam built Shechem in mount Ephraim, and dwelt + therein; and went out from thence, and built Penuel. + +11:012:026 And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now shall the kingdom return + to the house of David: + +11:012:027 If this people go up to do sacrifice in the house of the LORD + at Jerusalem, then shall the heart of this people turn again + unto their lord, even unto Rehoboam king of Judah, and they + shall kill me, and go again to Rehoboam king of Judah. + +11:012:028 Whereupon the king took counsel, and made two calves of gold, + and said unto them, It is too much for you to go up to + Jerusalem: behold thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up + out of the land of Egypt. + +11:012:029 And he set the one in Bethel, and the other put he in Dan. + +11:012:030 And this thing became a sin: for the people went to worship + before the one, even unto Dan. + +11:012:031 And he made an house of high places, and made priests of the + lowest of the people, which were not of the sons of Levi. + +11:012:032 And Jeroboam ordained a feast in the eighth month, on the + fifteenth day of the month, like unto the feast that is in + Judah, and he offered upon the altar. So did he in Bethel, + sacrificing unto the calves that he had made: and he placed in + Bethel the priests of the high places which he had made. + +11:012:033 So he offered upon the altar which he had made in Bethel the + fifteenth day of the eighth month, even in the month which he + had devised of his own heart; and ordained a feast unto the + children of Israel: and he offered upon the altar, and burnt + incense. + +11:013:001 And, behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word + of the LORD unto Bethel: and Jeroboam stood by the altar to + burn incense. + +11:013:002 And he cried against the altar in the word of the LORD, and + said, O altar, altar, thus saith the LORD; Behold, a child + shall be born unto the house of David, Josiah by name; and + upon thee shall he offer the priests of the high places that + burn incense upon thee, and men's bones shall be burnt upon + thee. + +11:013:003 And he gave a sign the same day, saying, This is the sign + which the LORD hath spoken; Behold, the altar shall be rent, + and the ashes that are upon it shall be poured out. + +11:013:004 And it came to pass, when king Jeroboam heard the saying of + the man of God, which had cried against the altar in Bethel, + that he put forth his hand from the altar, saying, Lay hold on + him. And his hand, which he put forth against him, dried up, + so that he could not pull it in again to him. + +11:013:005 The altar also was rent, and the ashes poured out from the + altar, according to the sign which the man of God had given by + the word of the LORD. + +11:013:006 And the king answered and said unto the man of God, Intreat + now the face of the LORD thy God, and pray for me, that my + hand may be restored me again. And the man of God besought the + LORD, and the king's hand was restored him again, and became + as it was before. + +11:013:007 And the king said unto the man of God, Come home with me, and + refresh thyself, and I will give thee a reward. + +11:013:008 And the man of God said unto the king, If thou wilt give me + half thine house, I will not go in with thee, neither will I + eat bread nor drink water in this place: + +11:013:009 For so was it charged me by the word of the LORD, saying, Eat + no bread, nor drink water, nor turn again by the same way that + thou camest. + +11:013:010 So he went another way, and returned not by the way that he + came to Bethel. + +11:013:011 Now there dwelt an old prophet in Bethel; and his sons came + and told him all the works that the man of God had done that + day in Bethel: the words which he had spoken unto the king, + them they told also to their father. + +11:013:012 And their father said unto them, What way went he? For his + sons had seen what way the man of God went, which came from + Judah. + +11:013:013 And he said unto his sons, Saddle me the ass. So they saddled + him the ass: and he rode thereon, + +11:013:014 And went after the man of God, and found him sitting under an + oak: and he said unto him, Art thou the man of God that camest + from Judah? And he said, I am. + +11:013:015 Then he said unto him, Come home with me, and eat bread. + +11:013:016 And he said, I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee: + neither will I eat bread nor drink water with thee in this + place: + +11:013:017 For it was said to me by the word of the LORD, Thou shalt eat + no bread nor drink water there, nor turn again to go by the + way that thou camest. + +11:013:018 He said unto him, I am a prophet also as thou art; and an + angel spake unto me by the word of the LORD, saying, Bring him + back with thee into thine house, that he may eat bread and + drink water. But he lied unto him. + +11:013:019 So he went back with him, and did eat bread in his house, and + drank water. + +11:013:020 And it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word + of the LORD came unto the prophet that brought him back: + +11:013:021 And he cried unto the man of God that came from Judah, saying, + Thus saith the LORD, Forasmuch as thou hast disobeyed the + mouth of the LORD, and hast not kept the commandment which the + LORD thy God commanded thee, + +11:013:022 But camest back, and hast eaten bread and drunk water in the + place, of the which the Lord did say to thee, Eat no bread, + and drink no water; thy carcase shall not come unto the + sepulchre of thy fathers. + +11:013:023 And it came to pass, after he had eaten bread, and after he + had drunk, that he saddled for him the ass, to wit, for the + prophet whom he had brought back. + +11:013:024 And when he was gone, a lion met him by the way, and slew him: + and his carcase was cast in the way, and the ass stood by it, + the lion also stood by the carcase. + +11:013:025 And, behold, men passed by, and saw the carcase cast in the + way, and the lion standing by the carcase: and they came and + told it in the city where the old prophet dwelt. + +11:013:026 And when the prophet that brought him back from the way heard + thereof, he said, It is the man of God, who was disobedient + unto the word of the LORD: therefore the LORD hath delivered + him unto the lion, which hath torn him, and slain him, + according to the word of the LORD, which he spake unto him. + +11:013:027 And he spake to his sons, saying, Saddle me the ass. And they + saddled him. + +11:013:028 And he went and found his carcase cast in the way, and the ass + and the lion standing by the carcase: the lion had not eaten + the carcase, nor torn the ass. + +11:013:029 And the prophet took up the carcase of the man of God, and + laid it upon the ass, and brought it back: and the old prophet + came to the city, to mourn and to bury him. + +11:013:030 And he laid his carcase in his own grave; and they mourned + over him, saying, Alas, my brother! + +11:013:031 And it came to pass, after he had buried him, that he spake to + his sons, saying, When I am dead, then bury me in the + sepulchre wherein the man of God is buried; lay my bones + beside his bones: + +11:013:032 For the saying which he cried by the word of the LORD against + the altar in Bethel, and against all the houses of the high + places which are in the cities of Samaria, shall surely come + to pass. + +11:013:033 After this thing Jeroboam returned not from his evil way, but + made again of the lowest of the people priests of the high + places: whosoever would, he consecrated him, and he became one + of the priests of the high places. + +11:013:034 And this thing became sin unto the house of Jeroboam, even to + cut it off, and to destroy it from off the face of the earth. + +11:014:001 At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick. + +11:014:002 And Jeroboam said to his wife, Arise, I pray thee, and + disguise thyself, that thou be not known to be the wife of + Jeroboam; and get thee to Shiloh: behold, there is Ahijah the + prophet, which told me that I should be king over this people. + +11:014:003 And take with thee ten loaves, and cracknels, and a cruse of + honey, and go to him: he shall tell thee what shall become of + the child. + +11:014:004 And Jeroboam's wife did so, and arose, and went to Shiloh, and + came to the house of Ahijah. But Ahijah could not see; for his + eyes were set by reason of his age. + +11:014:005 And the LORD said unto Ahijah, Behold, the wife of Jeroboam + cometh to ask a thing of thee for her son; for he is sick: + thus and thus shalt thou say unto her: for it shall be, when + she cometh in, that she shall feign herself to be another + woman. + +11:014:006 And it was so, when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet, as she + came in at the door, that he said, Come in, thou wife of + Jeroboam; why feignest thou thyself to be another? for I am + sent to thee with heavy tidings. + +11:014:007 Go, tell Jeroboam, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, + Forasmuch as I exalted thee from among the people, and made + thee prince over my people Israel, + +11:014:008 And rent the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it + thee: and yet thou hast not been as my servant David, who kept + my commandments, and who followed me with all his heart, to do + that only which was right in mine eyes; + +11:014:009 But hast done evil above all that were before thee: for thou + hast gone and made thee other gods, and molten images, to + provoke me to anger, and hast cast me behind thy back: + +11:014:010 Therefore, behold, I will bring evil upon the house of + Jeroboam, and will cut off from Jeroboam him that pisseth + against the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel, + and will take away the remnant of the house of Jeroboam, as a + man taketh away dung, till it be all gone. + +11:014:011 Him that dieth of Jeroboam in the city shall the dogs eat; and + him that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat: + for the LORD hath spoken it. + +11:014:012 Arise thou therefore, get thee to thine own house: and when + thy feet enter into the city, the child shall die. + +11:014:013 And all Israel shall mourn for him, and bury him: for he only + of Jeroboam shall come to the grave, because in him there is + found some good thing toward the LORD God of Israel in the + house of Jeroboam. + +11:014:014 Moreover the LORD shall raise him up a king over Israel, who + shall cut off the house of Jeroboam that day: but what? even + now. + +11:014:015 For the LORD shall smite Israel, as a reed is shaken in the + water, and he shall root up Israel out of this good land, + which he gave to their fathers, and shall scatter them beyond + the river, because they have made their groves, provoking the + LORD to anger. + +11:014:016 And he shall give Israel up because of the sins of Jeroboam, + who did sin, and who made Israel to sin. + +11:014:017 And Jeroboam's wife arose, and departed, and came to Tirzah: + and when she came to the threshold of the door, the child + died; + +11:014:018 And they buried him; and all Israel mourned for him, according + to the word of the LORD, which he spake by the hand of his + servant Ahijah the prophet. + +11:014:019 And the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, how he warred, and how + he reigned, behold, they are written in the book of the + chronicles of the kings of Israel. + +11:014:020 And the days which Jeroboam reigned were two and twenty years: + and he slept with his fathers, and Nadab his son reigned in + his stead. + +11:014:021 And Rehoboam the son of Solomon reigned in Judah. Rehoboam was + forty and one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned + seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD did + choose out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there. + And his mother's name was Naamah an Ammonitess. + +11:014:022 And Judah did evil in the sight of the LORD, and they provoked + him to jealousy with their sins which they had committed, + above all that their fathers had done. + +11:014:023 For they also built them high places, and images, and groves, + on every high hill, and under every green tree. + +11:014:024 And there were also sodomites in the land: and they did + according to all the abominations of the nations which the + LORD cast out before the children of Israel. + +11:014:025 And it came to pass in the fifth year of king Rehoboam, that + Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem: + +11:014:026 And he took away the treasures of the house of the LORD, and + the treasures of the king's house; he even took away all: and + he took away all the shields of gold which Solomon had made. + +11:014:027 And king Rehoboam made in their stead brasen shields, and + committed them unto the hands of the chief of the guard, which + kept the door of the king's house. + +11:014:028 And it was so, when the king went into the house of the LORD, + that the guard bare them, and brought them back into the guard + chamber. + +11:014:029 Now the rest of the acts of Rehoboam, and all that he did, are + they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of + Judah? + +11:014:030 And there was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all their + days. + +11:014:031 And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried with his + fathers in the city of David. And his mother's name was Naamah + an Ammonitess. And Abijam his son reigned in his stead. + +11:015:001 Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat + reigned Abijam over Judah. + +11:015:002 Three years reigned he in Jerusalem. and his mother's name was + Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom. + +11:015:003 And he walked in all the sins of his father, which he had done + before him: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his + God, as the heart of David his father. + +11:015:004 Nevertheless for David's sake did the LORD his God give him a + lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to + establish Jerusalem: + +11:015:005 Because David did that which was right in the eyes of the + LORD, and turned not aside from any thing that he commanded + him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah + the Hittite. + +11:015:006 And there was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days + of his life. + +11:015:007 Now the rest of the acts of Abijam, and all that he did, are + they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of + Judah? And there was war between Abijam and Jeroboam. + +11:015:008 And Abijam slept with his fathers; and they buried him in the + city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead. + +11:015:009 And in the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel reigned + Asa over Judah. + +11:015:010 And forty and one years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his + mother's name was Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom. + +11:015:011 And Asa did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, as + did David his father. + +11:015:012 And he took away the sodomites out of the land, and removed + all the idols that his fathers had made. + +11:015:013 And also Maachah his mother, even her he removed from being + queen, because she had made an idol in a grove; and Asa + destroyed her idol, and burnt it by the brook Kidron. + +11:015:014 But the high places were not removed: nevertheless Asa's heart + was perfect with the LORD all his days. + +11:015:015 And he brought in the things which his father had dedicated, + and the things which himself had dedicated, into the house of + the LORD, silver, and gold, and vessels. + +11:015:016 And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all + their days. + +11:015:017 And Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah, and built + Ramah, that he might not suffer any to go out or come in to + Asa king of Judah. + +11:015:018 Then Asa took all the silver and the gold that were left in + the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of + the king's house, and delivered them into the hand of his + servants: and king Asa sent them to Benhadad, the son of + Tabrimon, the son of Hezion, king of Syria, that dwelt at + Damascus, saying, + +11:015:019 There is a league between me and thee, and between my father + and thy father: behold, I have sent unto thee a present of + silver and gold; come and break thy league with Baasha king of + Israel, that he may depart from me. + +11:015:020 So Benhadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of + the hosts which he had against the cities of Israel, and smote + Ijon, and Dan, and Abelbethmaachah, and all Cinneroth, with + all the land of Naphtali. + +11:015:021 And it came to pass, when Baasha heard thereof, that he left + off building of Ramah, and dwelt in Tirzah. + +11:015:022 Then king Asa made a proclamation throughout all Judah; none + was exempted: and they took away the stones of Ramah, and the + timber thereof, wherewith Baasha had builded; and king Asa + built with them Geba of Benjamin, and Mizpah. + +11:015:023 The rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all + that he did, and the cities which he built, are they not + written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? + Nevertheless in the time of his old age he was diseased in his + feet. + +11:015:024 And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his + fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his + son reigned in his stead. + +11:015:025 And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in + the second year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned over Israel + two years. + +11:015:026 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the + way of his father, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to + sin. + +11:015:027 And Baasha the son of Ahijah, of the house of Issachar, + conspired against him; and Baasha smote him at Gibbethon, + which belonged to the Philistines; for Nadab and all Israel + laid siege to Gibbethon. + +11:015:028 Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay + him, and reigned in his stead. + +11:015:029 And it came to pass, when he reigned, that he smote all the + house of Jeroboam; he left not to Jeroboam any that breathed, + until he had destroyed him, according unto the saying of the + LORD, which he spake by his servant Ahijah the Shilonite: + +11:015:030 Because of the sins of Jeroboam which he sinned, and which he + made Israel sin, by his provocation wherewith he provoked the + LORD God of Israel to anger. + +11:015:031 Now the rest of the acts of Nadab, and all that he did, are + they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of + Israel? + +11:015:032 And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all + their days. + +11:015:033 In the third year of Asa king of Judah began Baasha the son of + Ahijah to reign over all Israel in Tirzah, twenty and four + years. + +11:015:034 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the + way of Jeroboam, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to + sin. + +11:016:001 Then the word of the LORD came to Jehu the son of Hanani + against Baasha, saying, + +11:016:002 Forasmuch as I exalted thee out of the dust, and made thee + prince over my people Israel; and thou hast walked in the way + of Jeroboam, and hast made my people Israel to sin, to provoke + me to anger with their sins; + +11:016:003 Behold, I will take away the posterity of Baasha, and the + posterity of his house; and will make thy house like the house + of Jeroboam the son of Nebat. + +11:016:004 Him that dieth of Baasha in the city shall the dogs eat; and + him that dieth of his in the fields shall the fowls of the air + eat. + +11:016:005 Now the rest of the acts of Baasha, and what he did, and his + might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of + the kings of Israel? + +11:016:006 So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah: + and Elah his son reigned in his stead. + +11:016:007 And also by the hand of the prophet Jehu the son of Hanani + came the word of the LORD against Baasha, and against his + house, even for all the evil that he did in the sight of the + LORD, in provoking him to anger with the work of his hands, in + being like the house of Jeroboam; and because he killed him. + +11:016:008 In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah + the son of Baasha to reign over Israel in Tirzah, two years. + +11:016:009 And his servant Zimri, captain of half his chariots, conspired + against him, as he was in Tirzah, drinking himself drunk in + the house of Arza steward of his house in Tirzah. + +11:016:010 And Zimri went in and smote him, and killed him, in the twenty + and seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his + stead. + +11:016:011 And it came to pass, when he began to reign, as soon as he sat + on his throne, that he slew all the house of Baasha: he left + him not one that pisseth against a wall, neither of his + kinsfolks, nor of his friends. + +11:016:012 Thus did Zimri destroy all the house of Baasha, according to + the word of the LORD, which he spake against Baasha by Jehu + the prophet. + +11:016:013 For all the sins of Baasha, and the sins of Elah his son, by + which they sinned, and by which they made Israel to sin, in + provoking the LORD God of Israel to anger with their vanities. + +11:016:014 Now the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, are + they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of + Israel? + +11:016:015 In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah did Zimri + reign seven days in Tirzah. And the people were encamped + against Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines. + +11:016:016 And the people that were encamped heard say, Zimri hath + conspired, and hath also slain the king: wherefore all Israel + made Omri, the captain of the host, king over Israel that day + in the camp. + +11:016:017 And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and + they besieged Tirzah. + +11:016:018 And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, + that he went into the palace of the king's house, and burnt + the king's house over him with fire, and died. + +11:016:019 For his sins which he sinned in doing evil in the sight of the + LORD, in walking in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin which + he did, to make Israel to sin. + +11:016:020 Now the rest of the acts of Zimri, and his treason that he + wrought, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of + the kings of Israel? + +11:016:021 Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts: half of + the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king; + and half followed Omri. + +11:016:022 But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people + that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri + reigned. + +11:016:023 In the thirty and first year of Asa king of Judah began Omri + to reign over Israel, twelve years: six years reigned he in + Tirzah. + +11:016:024 And he bought the hill Samaria of Shemer for two talents of + silver, and built on the hill, and called the name of the city + which he built, after the name of Shemer, owner of the hill, + Samaria. + +11:016:025 But Omri wrought evil in the eyes of the LORD, and did worse + than all that were before him. + +11:016:026 For he walked in all the way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and + in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin, to provoke the + LORD God of Israel to anger with their vanities. + +11:016:027 Now the rest of the acts of Omri which he did, and his might + that he shewed, are they not written in the book of the + chronicles of the kings of Israel? + +11:016:028 So Omri slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria: and + Ahab his son reigned in his stead. + +11:016:029 And in the thirty and eighth year of Asa king of Judah began + Ahab the son of Omri to reign over Israel: and Ahab the son of + Omri reigned over Israel in Samaria twenty and two years. + +11:016:030 And Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD + above all that were before him. + +11:016:031 And it came to pass, as if it had been a light thing for him + to walk in the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, that he took + to wife Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Zidonians, + and went and served Baal, and worshipped him. + +11:016:032 And he reared up an altar for Baal in the house of Baal, which + he had built in Samaria. + +11:016:033 And Ahab made a grove; and Ahab did more to provoke the LORD + God of Israel to anger than all the kings of Israel that were + before him. + +11:016:034 In his days did Hiel the Bethelite build Jericho: he laid the + foundation thereof in Abiram his firstborn, and set up the + gates thereof in his youngest son Segub, according to the word + of the LORD, which he spake by Joshua the son of Nun. + +11:017:001 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, + said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom + I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but + according to my word. + +11:017:002 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, + +11:017:003 Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by + the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan. + +11:017:004 And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I + have commanded the ravens to feed thee there. + +11:017:005 So he went and did according unto the word of the LORD: for he + went and dwelt by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan. + +11:017:006 And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and + bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook. + +11:017:007 And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, + because there had been no rain in the land. + +11:017:008 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, + +11:017:009 Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and + dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to + sustain thee. + +11:017:010 So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the + gate of the city, behold, the widow woman was there gathering + of sticks: and he called to her, and said, Fetch me, I pray + thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink. + +11:017:011 And as she was going to fetch it, he called to her, and said, + Bring me, I pray thee, a morsel of bread in thine hand. + +11:017:012 And she said, As the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, + but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a + cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go + in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and + die. + +11:017:013 And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast + said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it + unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son. + +11:017:014 For thus saith the LORD God of Israel, The barrel of meal + shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until + the day that the LORD sendeth rain upon the earth. + +11:017:015 And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and + she, and he, and her house, did eat many days. + +11:017:016 And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of + oil fail, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by + Elijah. + +11:017:017 And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the + woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness + was so sore, that there was no breath left in him. + +11:017:018 And she said unto Elijah, What have I to do with thee, O thou + man of God? art thou come unto me to call my sin to + remembrance, and to slay my son? + +11:017:019 And he said unto her, Give me thy son. And he took him out of + her bosom, and carried him up into a loft, where he abode, and + laid him upon his own bed. + +11:017:020 And he cried unto the LORD, and said, O LORD my God, hast thou + also brought evil upon the widow with whom I sojourn, by + slaying her son? + +11:017:021 And he stretched himself upon the child three times, and cried + unto the LORD, and said, O LORD my God, I pray thee, let this + child's soul come into him again. + +11:017:022 And the LORD heard the voice of Elijah; and the soul of the + child came into him again, and he revived. + +11:017:023 And Elijah took the child, and brought him down out of the + chamber into the house, and delivered him unto his mother: and + Elijah said, See, thy son liveth. + +11:017:024 And the woman said to Elijah, Now by this I know that thou art + a man of God, and that the word of the LORD in thy mouth is + truth. + +11:018:001 And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the LORD + came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself + unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth. + +11:018:002 And Elijah went to shew himself unto Ahab. And there was a + sore famine in Samaria. + +11:018:003 And Ahab called Obadiah, which was the governor of his house. + (Now Obadiah feared the LORD greatly: + +11:018:004 For it was so, when Jezebel cut off the prophets of the LORD, + that Obadiah took an hundred prophets, and hid them by fifty + in a cave, and fed them with bread and water.) + +11:018:005 And Ahab said unto Obadiah, Go into the land, unto all + fountains of water, and unto all brooks: peradventure we may + find grass to save the horses and mules alive, that we lose + not all the beasts. + +11:018:006 So they divided the land between them to pass throughout it: + Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by + himself. + +11:018:007 And as Obadiah was in the way, behold, Elijah met him: and he + knew him, and fell on his face, and said, Art thou that my + lord Elijah? + +11:018:008 And he answered him, I am: go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah + is here. + +11:018:009 And he said, What have I sinned, that thou wouldest deliver + thy servant into the hand of Ahab, to slay me? + +11:018:010 As the LORD thy God liveth, there is no nation or kingdom, + whither my lord hath not sent to seek thee: and when they + said, He is not there; he took an oath of the kingdom and + nation, that they found thee not. + +11:018:011 And now thou sayest, Go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is + here. + +11:018:012 And it shall come to pass, as soon as I am gone from thee, + that the Spirit of the LORD shall carry thee whither I know + not; and so when I come and tell Ahab, and he cannot find + thee, he shall slay me: but I thy servant fear the LORD from + my youth. + +11:018:013 Was it not told my lord what I did when Jezebel slew the + prophets of the LORD, how I hid an hundred men of the LORD's + prophets by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and + water? + +11:018:014 And now thou sayest, Go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is + here: and he shall slay me. + +11:018:015 And Elijah said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I + stand, I will surely shew myself unto him to day. + +11:018:016 So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him: and Ahab went to + meet Elijah. + +11:018:017 And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto + him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? + +11:018:018 And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy + father's house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of + the LORD, and thou hast followed Baalim. + +11:018:019 Now therefore send, and gather to me all Israel unto mount + Carmel, and the prophets of Baal four hundred and fifty, and + the prophets of the groves four hundred, which eat at + Jezebel's table. + +11:018:020 So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel, and gathered the + prophets together unto mount Carmel. + +11:018:021 And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt + ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but + if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a + word. + +11:018:022 Then said Elijah unto the people, I, even I only, remain a + prophet of the LORD; but Baal's prophets are four hundred and + fifty men. + +11:018:023 Let them therefore give us two bullocks; and let them choose + one bullock for themselves, and cut it in pieces, and lay it + on wood, and put no fire under: and I will dress the other + bullock, and lay it on wood, and put no fire under: + +11:018:024 And call ye on the name of your gods, and I will call on the + name of the LORD: and the God that answereth by fire, let him + be God. And all the people answered and said, It is well + spoken. + +11:018:025 And Elijah said unto the prophets of Baal, Choose you one + bullock for yourselves, and dress it first; for ye are many; + and call on the name of your gods, but put no fire under. + +11:018:026 And they took the bullock which was given them, and they + dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even + until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, + nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which + was made. + +11:018:027 And it came to pass at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and + said, Cry aloud: for he is a god; either he is talking, or he + is pursuing, or he is in a journey, or peradventure he + sleepeth, and must be awaked. + +11:018:028 And they cried aloud, and cut themselves after their manner + with knives and lancets, till the blood gushed out upon them. + +11:018:029 And it came to pass, when midday was past, and they prophesied + until the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that + there was neither voice, nor any to answer, nor any that + regarded. + +11:018:030 And Elijah said unto all the people, Come near unto me. And + all the people came near unto him. And he repaired the altar + of the LORD that was broken down. + +11:018:031 And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the + tribes of the sons of Jacob, unto whom the word of the LORD + came, saying, Israel shall be thy name: + +11:018:032 And with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD: + and he made a trench about the altar, as great as would + contain two measures of seed. + +11:018:033 And he put the wood in order, and cut the bullock in pieces, + and laid him on the wood, and said, Fill four barrels with + water, and pour it on the burnt sacrifice, and on the wood. + +11:018:034 And he said, Do it the second time. And they did it the second + time. And he said, Do it the third time. And they did it the + third time. + +11:018:035 And the water ran round about the altar; and he filled the + trench also with water. + +11:018:036 And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening + sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD + God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day + that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and + that I have done all these things at thy word. + +11:018:037 Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou + art the LORD God, and that thou hast turned their heart back + again. + +11:018:038 Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt + sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and + licked up the water that was in the trench. + +11:018:039 And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces: and + they said, The LORD, he is the God; the LORD, he is the God. + +11:018:040 And Elijah said unto them, Take the prophets of Baal; let not + one of them escape. And they took them: and Elijah brought + them down to the brook Kishon, and slew them there. + +11:018:041 And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for + there is a sound of abundance of rain. + +11:018:042 So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the + top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and + put his face between his knees, + +11:018:043 And said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And + he went up, and looked, and said, There is nothing. And he + said, Go again seven times. + +11:018:044 And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, + there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man's + hand. And he said, Go up, say unto Ahab, Prepare thy chariot, + and get thee down that the rain stop thee not. + +11:018:045 And it came to pass in the mean while, that the heaven was + black with clouds and wind, and there was a great rain. And + Ahab rode, and went to Jezreel. + +11:018:046 And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his + loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel. + +11:019:001 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how + he had slain all the prophets with the sword. + +11:019:002 Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the + gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the + life of one of them by to morrow about this time. + +11:019:003 And when he saw that, he arose, and went for his life, and + came to Beersheba, which belongeth to Judah, and left his + servant there. + +11:019:004 But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and + came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for + himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O + LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. + +11:019:005 And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an + angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat. + +11:019:006 And he looked, and, behold, there was a cake baken on the + coals, and a cruse of water at his head. And he did eat and + drink, and laid him down again. + +11:019:007 And the angel of the LORD came again the second time, and + touched him, and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is + too great for thee. + +11:019:008 And he arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength + of that meat forty days and forty nights unto Horeb the mount + of God. + +11:019:009 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, + behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto + him, What doest thou here, Elijah? + +11:019:010 And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of + hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, + thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the + sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to + take it away. + +11:019:011 And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the + LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong + wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before + the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind + an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake: + +11:019:012 And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the + fire: and after the fire a still small voice. + +11:019:013 And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face + in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of + the cave. And, behold, there came a voice unto him, and said, + What doest thou here, Elijah? + +11:019:014 And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of + hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy + covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets + with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my + life, to take it away. + +11:019:015 And the LORD said unto him, Go, return on thy way to the + wilderness of Damascus: and when thou comest, anoint Hazael to + be king over Syria: + +11:019:016 And Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint to be king over + Israel: and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abelmeholah shalt + thou anoint to be prophet in thy room. + +11:019:017 And it shall come to pass, that him that escapeth the sword of + Hazael shall Jehu slay: and him that escapeth from the sword + of Jehu shall Elisha slay. + +11:019:018 Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees + which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not + kissed him. + +11:019:019 So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, + who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he + with the twelfth: and Elijah passed by him, and cast his + mantle upon him. + +11:019:020 And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, and said, Let me, + I pray thee, kiss my father and my mother, and then I will + follow thee. And he said unto him, Go back again: for what + have I done to thee? + +11:019:021 And he returned back from him, and took a yoke of oxen, and + slew them, and boiled their flesh with the instruments of the + oxen, and gave unto the people, and they did eat. Then he + arose, and went after Elijah, and ministered unto him. + +11:020:001 And Benhadad the king of Syria gathered all his host together: + and there were thirty and two kings with him, and horses, and + chariots; and he went up and besieged Samaria, and warred + against it. + +11:020:002 And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel into the city, + and said unto him, Thus saith Benhadad, + +11:020:003 Thy silver and thy gold is mine; thy wives also and thy + children, even the goodliest, are mine. + +11:020:004 And the king of Israel answered and said, My lord, O king, + according to thy saying, I am thine, and all that I have. + +11:020:005 And the messengers came again, and said, Thus speaketh + Benhadad, saying, Although I have sent unto thee, saying, Thou + shalt deliver me thy silver, and thy gold, and thy wives, and + thy children; + +11:020:006 Yet I will send my servants unto thee to morrow about this + time, and they shall search thine house, and the houses of thy + servants; and it shall be, that whatsoever is pleasant in + thine eyes, they shall put it in their hand, and take it away. + +11:020:007 Then the king of Israel called all the elders of the land, and + said, Mark, I pray you, and see how this man seeketh mischief: + for he sent unto me for my wives, and for my children, and for + my silver, and for my gold; and I denied him not. + +11:020:008 And all the elders and all the people said unto him, Hearken + not unto him, nor consent. + +11:020:009 Wherefore he said unto the messengers of Benhadad, Tell my + lord the king, All that thou didst send for to thy servant at + the first I will do: but this thing I may not do. And the + messengers departed, and brought him word again. + +11:020:010 And Benhadad sent unto him, and said, The gods do so unto me, + and more also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for + handfuls for all the people that follow me. + +11:020:011 And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell him, Let not + him that girdeth on his harness boast himself as he that + putteth it off. + +11:020:012 And it came to pass, when Ben-hadad heard this message, as he + was drinking, he and the kings in the pavilions, that he said + unto his servants, Set yourselves in array. And they set + themselves in array against the city. + +11:020:013 And, behold, there came a prophet unto Ahab king of Israel, + saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou seen all this great + multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thine hand this day; + and thou shalt know that I am the LORD. + +11:020:014 And Ahab said, By whom? And he said, Thus saith the LORD, Even + by the young men of the princes of the provinces. Then he + said, Who shall order the battle? And he answered, Thou. + +11:020:015 Then he numbered the young men of the princes of the + provinces, and they were two hundred and thirty two: and after + them he numbered all the people, even all the children of + Israel, being seven thousand. + +11:020:016 And they went out at noon. But Benhadad was drinking himself + drunk in the pavilions, he and the kings, the thirty and two + kings that helped him. + +11:020:017 And the young men of the princes of the provinces went out + first; and Benhadad sent out, and they told him, saying, There + are men come out of Samaria. + +11:020:018 And he said, Whether they be come out for peace, take them + alive; or whether they be come out for war, take them alive. + +11:020:019 So these young men of the princes of the provinces came out of + the city, and the army which followed them. + +11:020:020 And they slew every one his man: and the Syrians fled; and + Israel pursued them: and Benhadad the king of Syria escaped on + an horse with the horsemen. + +11:020:021 And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and + chariots, and slew the Syrians with a great slaughter. + +11:020:022 And the prophet came to the king of Israel, and said unto him, + Go, strengthen thyself, and mark, and see what thou doest: for + at the return of the year the king of Syria will come up + against thee. + +11:020:023 And the servants of the king of Syria said unto him, Their + gods are gods of the hills; therefore they were stronger than + we; but let us fight against them in the plain, and surely we + shall be stronger than they. + +11:020:024 And do this thing, Take the kings away, every man out of his + place, and put captains in their rooms: + +11:020:025 And 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. + +11:020:026 And it came to pass at the return of the year, that Benhadad + numbered the Syrians, and went up to Aphek, to fight against + Israel. + +11:020:027 And the children of Israel were numbered, and were all + present, and went against them: and the children of Israel + pitched before them like two little flocks of kids; but the + Syrians filled the country. + +11:020:028 And there came a man of God, and spake unto the king of + Israel, and said, Thus saith the LORD, Because the Syrians + have said, The LORD is God of the hills, but he is not God of + the valleys, therefore will I deliver all this great multitude + into thine hand, and ye shall know that I am the LORD. + +11:020:029 And they pitched one over against the other seven days. And so + it was, that in the seventh day the battle was joined: and the + children of Israel slew of the Syrians an hundred thousand + footmen in one day. + +11:020:030 But the rest fled to Aphek, into the city; and there a wall + fell upon twenty and seven thousand of the men that were left. + And Benhadad fled, and came into the city, into an inner + chamber. + +11:020:031 And his servants said unto him, Behold now, we have heard that + the kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings: let us, I + pray thee, put sackcloth on our loins, and ropes upon our + heads, and go out to the king of Israel: peradventure he will + save thy life. + +11:020:032 So they girded sackcloth on their loins, and put ropes on + their heads, and came to the king of Israel, and said, Thy + servant Benhadad saith, I pray thee, let me live. And he said, + Is he yet alive? he is my brother. + +11:020:033 Now the men did diligently observe whether any thing would + come from him, and did hastily catch it: and they said, Thy + brother Benhadad. Then he said, Go ye, bring him. Then + Benhadad came forth to him; and he caused him to come up into + the chariot. + +11:020:034 And Ben-hadad said unto him, The cities, which my father took + from thy father, I will restore; and thou shalt make streets + for thee in Damascus, as my father made in Samaria. Then said + Ahab, I will send thee away with this covenant. So he made a + covenant with him, and sent him away. + +11:020:035 And a certain man of the sons of the prophets said unto his + neighbour in the word of the LORD, Smite me, I pray thee. And + the man refused to smite him. + +11:020:036 Then said he unto him, Because thou hast not obeyed the voice + of the LORD, behold, as soon as thou art departed from me, a + lion shall slay thee. And as soon as he was departed from him, + a lion found him, and slew him. + +11:020:037 Then he found another man, and said, Smite me, I pray thee. + And the man smote him, so that in smiting he wounded him. + +11:020:038 So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, + and disguised himself with ashes upon his face. + +11:020:039 And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king: and he + said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, + behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man unto me, and + said, Keep this man: if by any means he be missing, then shall + thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt pay a talent of + silver. + +11:020:040 And as thy servant was busy here and there, he was gone. And + the king of Israel said unto him, So shall thy judgment be; + thyself hast decided it. + +11:020:041 And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the + king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets. + +11:020:042 And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Because thou hast + let go out of thy hand a man whom I appointed to utter + destruction, therefore thy life shall go for his life, and thy + people for his people. + +11:020:043 And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, + and came to Samaria. + +11:021:001 And it came to pass after these things, that Naboth the + Jezreelite had a vineyard, which was in Jezreel, hard by the + palace of Ahab king of Samaria. + +11:021:002 And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that + I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near unto + my house: and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than + it; or, if it seem good to thee, I will give thee the worth of + it in money. + +11:021:003 And Naboth said to Ahab, The LORD forbid it me, that I should + give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee. + +11:021:004 And Ahab came into his house heavy and displeased because of + the word which Naboth the Jezreelite had spoken to him: for he + had said, I will not give thee the inheritance of my fathers. + And he laid him down upon his bed, and turned away his face, + and would eat no bread. + +11:021:005 But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said unto him, Why is + thy spirit so sad, that thou eatest no bread? + +11:021:006 And he said unto her, Because I spake unto Naboth the + Jezreelite, and said unto him, Give me thy vineyard for money; + or else, if it please thee, I will give thee another vineyard + for it: and he answered, I will not give thee my vineyard. + +11:021:007 And Jezebel his wife said unto him, Dost thou now govern the + kingdom of Israel? arise, and eat bread, and let thine heart + be merry: I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the + Jezreelite. + +11:021:008 So she wrote letters in Ahab's name, and sealed them with his + seal, and sent the letters unto the elders and to the nobles + that were in his city, dwelling with Naboth. + +11:021:009 And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set + Naboth on high among the people: + +11:021:010 And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness + against him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. + And then carry him out, and stone him, that he may die. + +11:021:011 And the men of his city, even the elders and the nobles who + were the inhabitants in his city, did as Jezebel had sent unto + them, and as it was written in the letters which she had sent + unto them. + +11:021:012 They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the + people. + +11:021:013 And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before + him: and the men of Belial witnessed against him, even against + Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth did + blaspheme God and the king. Then they carried him forth out of + the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died. + +11:021:014 Then they sent to Jezebel, saying, Naboth is stoned, and is + dead. + +11:021:015 And it came to pass, when Jezebel heard that Naboth was + stoned, and was dead, that Jezebel said to Ahab, Arise, take + possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he + refused to give thee for money: for Naboth is not alive, but + dead. + +11:021:016 And it came to pass, when Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, + that Ahab rose up to go down to the vineyard of Naboth the + Jezreelite, to take possession of it. + +11:021:017 And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying, + +11:021:018 Arise, go down to meet Ahab king of Israel, which is in + Samaria: behold, he is in the vineyard of Naboth, whither he + is gone down to possess it. + +11:021:019 And thou shalt speak unto him, saying, Thus saith the LORD, + Hast thou killed, and also taken possession? And thou shalt + speak unto him, saying, Thus saith the LORD, In the place + where dogs licked the blood of Naboth shall dogs lick thy + blood, even thine. + +11:021:020 And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And + he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself + to work evil in the sight of the LORD. + +11:021:021 Behold, I will bring evil upon thee, and will take away thy + posterity, and will cut off from Ahab him that pisseth against + the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel, + +11:021:022 And will make thine house like the house of Jeroboam the son + of Nebat, and like the house of Baasha the son of Ahijah, for + the provocation wherewith thou hast provoked me to anger, and + made Israel to sin. + +11:021:023 And of Jezebel also spake the LORD, saying, The dogs shall eat + Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel. + +11:021:024 Him that dieth of Ahab in the city the dogs shall eat; and him + that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat. + +11:021:025 But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to + work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his + wife stirred up. + +11:021:026 And he did very abominably in following idols, according to + all things as did the Amorites, whom the LORD cast out before + the children of Israel. + +11:021:027 And it came to pass, when Ahab heard those words, that he rent + his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his flesh, and fasted, and + lay in sackcloth, and went softly. + +11:021:028 And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying, + +11:021:029 Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himself before me? because he + humbleth himself before me, I will not bring the evil in his + days: but in his son's days will I bring the evil upon his + house. + +11:022:001 And they continued three years without war between Syria and + Israel. + +11:022:002 And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the + king of Judah came down to the king of Israel. + +11:022:003 And the king of Israel said unto his servants, Know ye that + Ramoth in Gilead is ours, and we be still, and take it not out + of the hand of the king of Syria? + +11:022:004 And he said unto Jehoshaphat, Wilt thou go with me to battle + to Ramothgilead? And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, I + am as thou art, my people as thy people, my horses as thy + horses. + +11:022:005 And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray + thee, at the word of the LORD to day. + +11:022:006 Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about + four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall I go against + Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go + up; for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the king. + +11:022:007 And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD + besides, that we might enquire of him? + +11:022:008 And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one + man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may enquire of the + LORD: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning + me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so. + +11:022:009 Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Hasten + hither Micaiah the son of Imlah. + +11:022:010 And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah sat + each on his throne, having put on their robes, in a void place + in the entrance of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets + prophesied before them. + +11:022:011 And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made him horns of iron: and + he said, Thus saith the LORD, With these shalt thou push the + Syrians, until thou have consumed them. + +11:022:012 And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to + Ramothgilead, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into + the king's hand. + +11:022:013 And the messenger that was gone to call Micaiah spake unto + him, saying, Behold now, the words of the prophets declare + good unto the king with one mouth: let thy word, I pray thee, + be like the word of one of them, and speak that which is good. + +11:022:014 And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, what the LORD saith unto + me, that will I speak. + +11:022:015 So he came to the king. And the king said unto him, Micaiah, + shall we go against Ramothgilead to battle, or shall we + forbear? And he answered him, Go, and prosper: for the LORD + shall deliver it into the hand of the king. + +11:022:016 And the king said unto him, How many times shall I adjure thee + that thou tell me nothing but that which is true in the name + of the LORD? + +11:022:017 And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills, as + sheep that have not a shepherd: and the LORD said, These have + no master: let them return every man to his house in peace. + +11:022:018 And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell + thee that he would prophesy no good concerning me, but evil? + +11:022:019 And he said, Hear thou therefore the word of the LORD: I saw + the LORD sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven + standing by him on his right hand and on his left. + +11:022:020 And the LORD said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up + and fall at Ramothgilead? And one said on this manner, and + another said on that manner. + +11:022:021 And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and + said, I will persuade him. + +11:022:022 And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go + forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his + prophets. And he said, Thou shalt persude him, and prevail + also: go forth, and do so. + +11:022:023 Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the + mouth of all these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil + concerning thee. + +11:022:024 But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micaiah + on the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD + from me to speak unto thee? + +11:022:025 And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see in that day, when + thou shalt go into an inner chamber to hide thyself. + +11:022:026 And the king of Israel said, Take Micaiah, and carry him back + unto Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's + son; + +11:022:027 And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, + and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of + affliction, until I come in peace. + +11:022:028 And Micaiah said, If thou return at all in peace, the LORD + hath not spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, O people, every + one of you. + +11:022:029 So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went + up to Ramothgilead. + +11:022:030 And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise + myself, and enter into the battle; but put thou on thy robes. + And the king of Israel disguised himself, and went into the + battle. + +11:022:031 But the king of Syria commanded his thirty and two captains + that had rule over his chariots, saying, Fight neither with + small nor great, save only with the king of Israel. + +11:022:032 And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw + Jehoshaphat, that they said, Surely it is the king of Israel. + And they turned aside to fight against him: and Jehoshaphat + cried out. + +11:022:033 And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots + perceived that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned + back from pursuing him. + +11:022:034 And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king + of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said + unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me + out of the host; for I am wounded. + +11:022:035 And the battle increased that day: and the king was stayed up + in his chariot against the Syrians, and died at even: and the + blood ran out of the wound into the midst of the chariot. + +11:022:036 And there went a proclamation throughout the host about the + going down of the sun, saying, Every man to his city, and + every man to his own country. + +11:022:037 So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried + the king in Samaria. + +11:022:038 And one washed the chariot in the pool of Samaria; and the + dogs licked up his blood; and they washed his armour; + according unto the word of the LORD which he spake. + +11:022:039 Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the + ivory house which he made, and all the cities that he built, + are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the + kings of Israel? + +11:022:040 So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in + his stead. + +11:022:041 And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in + the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel. + +11:022:042 Jehoshaphat was thirty and five years old when he began to + reign; and he reigned twenty and five years in Jerusalem. And + his mother's name was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi. + +11:022:043 And he walked in all the ways of Asa his father; he turned not + aside from it, doing that which was right in the eyes of the + LORD: nevertheless the high places were not taken away; for + the people offered and burnt incense yet in the high places. + +11:022:044 And Jehoshaphat made peace with the king of Israel. + +11:022:045 Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, and his might that he + shewed, and how he warred, are they not written in the book of + the chronicles of the kings of Judah? + +11:022:046 And the remnant of the sodomites, which remained in the days + of his father Asa, he took out of the land. + +11:022:047 There was then no king in Edom: a deputy was king. + +11:022:048 Jehoshaphat made ships of Tharshish to go to Ophir for gold: + but they went not; for the ships were broken at Eziongeber. + +11:022:049 Then said Ahaziah the son of Ahab unto Jehoshaphat, Let my + servants go with thy servants in the ships. But Jehoshaphat + would not. + +11:022:050 And Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with + his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoram his + son reigned in his stead. + +11:022:051 Ahaziah the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria + the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned + two years over Israel. + +11:022:052 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the + way of his father, and in the way of his mother, and in the + way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin: + +11:022:053 For he served Baal, and worshipped him, and provoked to anger + the LORD God of Israel, according to all that his father had + done. + +Book 12 2 Kings + +12:001:001 Then Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab. + +12:001:002 And Ahaziah fell down through a lattice in his upper chamber + that was in Samaria, and was sick: and he sent messengers, and + said unto them, Go, enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron + whether I shall recover of this disease. + +12:001:003 But the angel of the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite, Arise, + go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria, and say + unto them, Is it not because there is not a God in Israel, + that ye go to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron? + +12:001:004 Now therefore thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not come down + from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die. + And Elijah departed. + +12:001:005 And when the messengers turned back unto him, he said unto + them, Why are ye now turned back? + +12:001:006 And they said unto him, There came a man up to meet us, and + said unto us, Go, turn again unto the king that sent you, and + say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Is it not because there is + not a God in Israel, that thou sendest to enquire of Baalzebub + the god of Ekron? therefore thou shalt not come down from that + bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die. + +12:001:007 And he said unto them, What manner of man was he which came up + to meet you, and told you these words? + +12:001:008 And they answered him, He was an hairy man, and girt with a + girdle of leather about his loins. And he said, It is Elijah + the Tishbite. + +12:001:009 Then the king sent unto him a captain of fifty with his fifty. + And he went up to him: and, behold, he sat on the top of an + hill. And he spake unto him, Thou man of God, the king hath + said, Come down. + +12:001:010 And Elijah answered and said to the captain of fifty, If I be + a man of God, then let fire come down from heaven, and consume + thee and thy fifty. And there came down fire from heaven, and + consumed him and his fifty. + +12:001:011 Again also he sent unto him another captain of fifty with his + fifty. And he answered and said unto him, O man of God, thus + hath the king said, Come down quickly. + +12:001:012 And Elijah answered and said unto them, If I be a man of God, + let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee and thy + fifty. And the fire of God came down from heaven, and consumed + him and his fifty. + +12:001:013 And he sent again a captain of the third fifty with his fifty. + And the third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on + his knees before Elijah, and besought him, and said unto him, + O man of God, I pray thee, let my life, and the life of these + fifty thy servants, be precious in thy sight. + +12:001:014 Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two + captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore + let my life now be precious in thy sight. + +12:001:015 And the angel of the LORD said unto Elijah, Go down with him: + be not afraid of him. And he arose, and went down with him + unto the king. + +12:001:016 And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Forasmuch as thou + hast sent messengers to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron, + is it not because there is no God in Israel to enquire of his + word? therefore thou shalt not come down off that bed on which + thou art gone up, but shalt surely die. + +12:001:017 So he died according to the word of the LORD which Elijah had + spoken. And Jehoram reigned in his stead in the second year of + Jehoram the son of Jehoshaphat king of Judah; because he had + no son. + +12:001:018 Now the rest of the acts of Ahaziah which he did, are they not + written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? + +12:002:001 And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into + heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from + Gilgal. + +12:002:002 And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the + LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto him, As the + LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So + they went down to Bethel. + +12:002:003 And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel came forth to + Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will + take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I + know it; hold ye your peace. + +12:002:004 And Elijah said unto him, Elisha, tarry here, I pray thee; for + the LORD hath sent me to Jericho. And he said, As the LORD + liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they + came to Jericho. + +12:002:005 And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came to + Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will + take away thy master from thy head to day? And he answered, + Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace. + +12:002:006 And Elijah said unto him, Tarry, I pray thee, here; for the + LORD hath sent me to Jordan. And he said, As the LORD liveth, + and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And they two + went on. + +12:002:007 And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to + view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan. + +12:002:008 And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote + the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that + they two went over on dry ground. + +12:002:009 And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah + said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be + taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a + double portion of thy spirit be upon me. + +12:002:010 And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if + thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto + thee; but if not, it shall not be so. + +12:002:011 And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, + behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, + and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a + whirlwind into heaven. + +12:002:012 And Elisha saw it, and he cried, My father, my father, the + chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And he saw him no + more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in + two pieces. + +12:002:013 He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and + went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan; + +12:002:014 And he took the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and smote + the waters, and said, Where is the LORD God of Elijah? and + when he also had smitten the waters, they parted hither and + thither: and Elisha went over. + +12:002:015 And when the sons of the prophets which were to view at + Jericho saw him, they said, The spirit of Elijah doth rest on + Elisha. And they came to meet him, and bowed themselves to the + ground before him. + +12:002:016 And they said unto him, Behold now, there be with thy servants + fifty strong men; let them go, we pray thee, and seek thy + master: lest peradventure the Spirit of the LORD hath taken + him up, and cast him upon some mountain, or into some valley. + And he said, Ye shall not send. + +12:002:017 And when they urged him till he was ashamed, he said, Send. + They sent therefore fifty men; and they sought three days, but + found him not. + +12:002:018 And when they came again to him, (for he tarried at Jericho,) + he said unto them, Did I not say unto you, Go not? + +12:002:019 And the men of the city said unto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, + the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord seeth: but + the water is naught, and the ground barren. + +12:002:020 And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And + they brought it to him. + +12:002:021 And he went forth unto the spring of the waters, and cast the + salt in there, and said, Thus saith the LORD, I have healed + these waters; there shall not be from thence any more death or + barren land. + +12:002:022 So the waters were healed unto this day, according to the + saying of Elisha which he spake. + +12:002:023 And he went up from thence unto Bethel: and as he was going up + by the way, there came forth little children out of the city, + and mocked him, and said unto him, Go up, thou bald head; go + up, thou bald head. + +12:002:024 And he turned back, and looked on them, and cursed them in the + name of the LORD. And there came forth two she bears out of + the wood, and tare forty and two children of them. + +12:002:025 And he went from thence to mount Carmel, and from thence he + returned to Samaria. + +12:003:001 Now Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in + Samaria the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and + reigned twelve years. + +12:003:002 And he wrought evil in the sight of the LORD; but not like his + father, and like his mother: for he put away the image of Baal + that his father had made. + +12:003:003 Nevertheless he cleaved unto the sins of Jeroboam the son of + Nebat, which made Israel to sin; he departed not therefrom. + +12:003:004 And Mesha king of Moab was a sheepmaster, and rendered unto + the king of Israel an hundred thousand lambs, and an hundred + thousand rams, with the wool. + +12:003:005 But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab + rebelled against the king of Israel. + +12:003:006 And king Jehoram went out of Samaria the same time, and + numbered all Israel. + +12:003:007 And he went and sent to Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, saying, + The king of Moab hath rebelled against me: wilt thou go with + me against Moab to battle? And he said, I will go up: I am as + thou art, my people as thy people, and my horses as thy + horses. + +12:003:008 And he said, Which way shall we go up? And he answered, The + way through the wilderness of Edom. + +12:003:009 So the king of Israel went, and the king of Judah, and the + king of Edom: and they fetched a compass of seven days' + journey: and there was no water for the host, and for the + cattle that followed them. + +12:003:010 And the king of Israel said, Alas! that the LORD hath called + these three kings together, to deliver them into the hand of + Moab! + +12:003:011 But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD, + that we may enquire of the LORD by him? And one of the king of + Israel's servants answered and said, Here is Elisha the son of + Shaphat, which poured water on the hands of Elijah. + +12:003:012 And Jehoshaphat said, The word of the LORD is with him. So the + king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down + to him. + +12:003:013 And Elisha said unto the king of Israel, What have I to do + with thee? get thee to the prophets of thy father, and to the + prophets of thy mother. And the king of Israel said unto him, + Nay: for the LORD hath called these three kings together, to + deliver them into the hand of Moab. + +12:003:014 And Elisha said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I + stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of + Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee, + nor see thee. + +12:003:015 But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the + minstrel played, that the hand of the LORD came upon him. + +12:003:016 And he said, Thus saith the LORD, Make this valley full of + ditches. + +12:003:017 For thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall + ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, that + ye may drink, both ye, and your cattle, and your beasts. + +12:003:018 And this is but a light thing in the sight of the LORD: he + will deliver the Moabites also into your hand. + +12:003:019 And ye shall smite every fenced city, and every choice city, + and shall fell every good tree, and stop all wells of water, + and mar every good piece of land with stones. + +12:003:020 And it came to pass in the morning, when the meat offering was + offered, that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom, + and the country was filled with water. + +12:003:021 And when all the Moabites heard that the kings were come up to + fight against them, they gathered all that were able to put on + armour, and upward, and stood in the border. + +12:003:022 And they rose up early in the morning, and the sun shone upon + the water, and the Moabites saw the water on the other side as + red as blood: + +12:003:023 And they said, This is blood: the kings are surely slain, and + they have smitten one another: now therefore, Moab, to the + spoil. + +12:003:024 And when they came to the camp of Israel, the Israelites rose + up and smote the Moabites, so that they fled before them: but + they went forward smiting the Moabites, even in their country. + +12:003:025 And they beat down the cities, and on every good piece of land + cast every man his stone, and filled it; and they stopped all + the wells of water, and felled all the good trees: only in + Kirharaseth left they the stones thereof; howbeit the slingers + went about it, and smote it. + +12:003:026 And when the king of Moab saw that the battle was too sore for + him, he took with him seven hundred men that drew swords, to + break through even unto the king of Edom: but they could not. + +12:003:027 Then he took his eldest son that should have reigned in his + stead, and offered him for a burnt offering upon the wall. And + there was great indignation against Israel: and they departed + from him, and returned to their own land. + +12:004:001 Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of + the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is + dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and + the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be + bondmen. + +12:004:002 And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, + what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hath + not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil. + +12:004:003 Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy + neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few. + +12:004:004 And when thou art come in, thou shalt shut the door upon thee + and upon thy sons, and shalt pour out into all those vessels, + and thou shalt set aside that which is full. + +12:004:005 So she went from him, and shut the door upon her and upon her + sons, who brought the vessels to her; and she poured out. + +12:004:006 And it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said + unto her son, Bring me yet a vessel. And he said unto her, + There is not a vessel more. And the oil stayed. + +12:004:007 Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, Go, sell + the oil, and pay thy debt, and live thou and thy children of + the rest. + +12:004:008 And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was + a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it + was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat + bread. + +12:004:009 And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that + this is an holy man of God, which passeth by us continually. + +12:004:010 Let us make a little chamber, I pray thee, on the wall; and + let us set for him there a bed, and a table, and a stool, and + a candlestick: and it shall be, when he cometh to us, that he + shall turn in thither. + +12:004:011 And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into + the chamber, and lay there. + +12:004:012 And he said to Gehazi his servant, Call this Shunammite. And + when he had called her, she stood before him. + +12:004:013 And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been + careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for + thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the + captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own + people. + +12:004:014 And he said, What then is to be done for her? And Gehazi + answered, Verily she hath no child, and her husband is old. + +12:004:015 And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood + in the door. + +12:004:016 And he said, About this season, according to the time of life, + thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, thou man + of God, do not lie unto thine handmaid. + +12:004:017 And the woman conceived, and bare a son at that season that + Elisha had said unto her, according to the time of life. + +12:004:018 And when the child was grown, it fell on a day, that he went + out to his father to the reapers. + +12:004:019 And he said unto his father, My head, my head. And he said to + a lad, Carry him to his mother. + +12:004:020 And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he + sat on her knees till noon, and then died. + +12:004:021 And she went up, and laid him on the bed of the man of God, + and shut the door upon him, and went out. + +12:004:022 And she called unto her husband, and said, Send me, I pray + thee, one of the young men, and one of the asses, that I may + run to the man of God, and come again. + +12:004:023 And he said, Wherefore wilt thou go to him to day? it is + neither new moon, nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well. + +12:004:024 Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and + go forward; slack not thy riding for me, except I bid thee. + +12:004:025 So she went and came unto the man of God to mount Carmel. And + it came to pass, when the man of God saw her afar off, that he + said to Gehazi his servant, Behold, yonder is that Shunammite: + +12:004:026 Run now, I pray thee, to meet her, and say unto her, Is it + well with thee? is it well with thy husband? is it well with + the child? And she answered, It is well: + +12:004:027 And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught + him by the feet: but Gehazi came near to thrust her away. And + the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul is vexed + within her: and the LORD hath hid it from me, and hath not + told me. + +12:004:028 Then she said, Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say, + Do not deceive me? + +12:004:029 Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up thy loins, and take my staff + in thine hand, and go thy way: if thou meet any man, salute + him not; and if any salute thee, answer him not again: and lay + my staff upon the face of the child. + +12:004:030 And the mother of the child said, As the LORD liveth, and as + thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And he arose, and + followed her. + +12:004:031 And Gehazi passed on before them, and laid the staff upon the + face of the child; but there was neither voice, nor hearing. + Wherefore he went again to meet him, and told him, saying, The + child is not awaked. + +12:004:032 And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was + dead, and laid upon his bed. + +12:004:033 He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them twain, and + prayed unto the LORD. + +12:004:034 And he went up, and lay upon the child, and put his mouth upon + his mouth, and his eyes upon his eyes, and his hands upon his + hands: and stretched himself upon the child; and the flesh of + the child waxed warm. + +12:004:035 Then he returned, and walked in the house to and fro; and went + up, and stretched himself upon him: and the child sneezed + seven times, and the child opened his eyes. + +12:004:036 And he called Gehazi, and said, Call this Shunammite. So he + called her. And when she was come in unto him, he said, Take + up thy son. + +12:004:037 Then she went in, and fell at his feet, and bowed herself to + the ground, and took up her son, and went out. + +12:004:038 And Elisha came again to Gilgal: and there was a dearth in the + land; and the sons of the prophets were sitting before him: + and he said unto his servant, Set on the great pot, and seethe + pottage for the sons of the prophets. + +12:004:039 And one went out into the field to gather herbs, and found a + wild vine, and gathered thereof wild gourds his lap full, and + came and shred them into the pot of pottage: for they knew + them not. + +12:004:040 So they poured out for the men to eat. And it came to pass, as + they were eating of the pottage, that they cried out, and + said, O thou man of God, there is death in the pot. And they + could not eat thereof. + +12:004:041 But he said, Then bring meal. And he cast it into the pot; and + he said, Pour out for the people, that they may eat. And there + was no harm in the pot. + +12:004:042 And there came a man from Baalshalisha, and brought the man of + God bread of the firstfruits, twenty loaves of barley, and + full ears of corn in the husk thereof. And he said, Give unto + the people, that they may eat. + +12:004:043 And his servitor said, What, should I set this before an + hundred men? He said again, Give the people, that they may + eat: for thus saith the LORD, They shall eat, and shall leave + thereof. + +12:004:044 So he set it before them, and they did eat, and left thereof, + according to the word of the LORD. + +12:005:001 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a + great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the + LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty + man in valour, but he was a leper. + +12:005:002 And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought + away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she + waited on Naaman's wife. + +12:005:003 And she said unto her mistress, Would God my lord were with + the prophet that is in Samaria! for he would recover him of + his leprosy. + +12:005:004 And one went in, and told his lord, saying, Thus and thus said + the maid that is of the land of Israel. + +12:005:005 And the king of Syria said, Go to, go, and I will send a + letter unto the king of Israel. And he departed, and took with + him ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, + and ten changes of raiment. + +12:005:006 And he brought the letter to the king of Israel, saying, Now + when this letter is come unto thee, behold, I have therewith + sent Naaman my servant to thee, that thou mayest recover him + of his leprosy. + +12:005:007 And it came to pass, when the king of Israel had read the + letter, that he rent his clothes, and said, Am I God, to kill + and to make alive, that this man doth send unto me to recover + a man of his leprosy? wherefore consider, I pray you, and see + how he seeketh a quarrel against me. + +12:005:008 And it was so, when Elisha the man of God had heard that the + king of Israel had rent his clothes, that he sent to the king, + saying, Wherefore hast thou rent thy clothes? let him come now + to me, and he shall know that there is a prophet in Israel. + +12:005:009 So Naaman came with his horses and with his chariot, and stood + at the door of the house of Elisha. + +12:005:010 And Elisha sent a messenger unto him, saying, Go and wash in + Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, + and thou shalt be clean. + +12:005:011 But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I + thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on + the name of the LORD his God, and strike his hand over the + place, and recover the leper. + +12:005:012 Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all + the waters of Israel? may I not wash in them, and be clean? So + he turned and went away in a rage. + +12:005:013 And his servants came near, and spake unto him, and said, My + father, if the prophet had bid thee do some great thing, + wouldest thou not have done it? how much rather then, when he + saith to thee, Wash, and be clean? + +12:005:014 Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, + according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came + again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. + +12:005:015 And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and + came, and stood before him: and he said, Behold, now I know + that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel: now + therefore, I pray thee, take a blessing of thy servant. + +12:005:016 But he said, As the LORD liveth, before whom I stand, I will + receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused. + +12:005:017 And Naaman said, Shall there not then, I pray thee, be given + to thy servant two mules' burden of earth? for thy servant + will henceforth offer neither burnt offering nor sacrifice + unto other gods, but unto the LORD. + +12:005:018 In this thing the LORD pardon thy servant, that when my master + goeth into the house of Rimmon to worship there, and he + leaneth on my hand, and I bow myself in the house of Rimmon: + when I bow down myself in the house of Rimmon, the LORD pardon + thy servant in this thing. + +12:005:019 And he said unto him, Go in peace. So he departed from him a + little way. + +12:005:020 But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, + Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not + receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the LORD + liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him. + +12:005:021 So Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw him + running after him, he lighted down from the chariot to meet + him, and said, Is all well? + +12:005:022 And he said, All is well. My master hath sent me, saying, + Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two + young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, + a talent of silver, and two changes of garments. + +12:005:023 And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. And he urged + him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two + changes of garments, and laid them upon two of his servants; + and they bare them before him. + +12:005:024 And when he came to the tower, he took them from their hand, + and bestowed them in the house: and he let the men go, and + they departed. + +12:005:025 But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said + unto him, Whence comest thou, Gehazi? And he said, Thy servant + went no whither. + +12:005:026 And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the + man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is it a time + to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and + vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and + maidservants? + +12:005:027 The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and + unto thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence a + leper as white as snow. + +12:006:001 And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the + place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us. + +12:006:002 Let us go, we pray thee, unto Jordan, and take thence every + man a beam, and let us make us a place there, where we may + dwell. And he answered, Go ye. + +12:006:003 And one said, Be content, I pray thee, and go with thy + servants. And he answered, I will go. + +12:006:004 So he went with them. And when they came to Jordan, they cut + down wood. + +12:006:005 But as one was felling a beam, the axe head fell into the + water: and he cried, and said, Alas, master! for it was + borrowed. + +12:006:006 And the man of God said, Where fell it? And he shewed him the + place. And he cut down a stick, and cast it in thither; and + the iron did swim. + +12:006:007 Therefore said he, Take it up to thee. And he put out his + hand, and took it. + +12:006:008 Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel + with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be + my camp. + +12:006:009 And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, + Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the + Syrians are come down. + +12:006:010 And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God + told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once + nor twice. + +12:006:011 Therefore the heart of the king of Syria was sore troubled for + this thing; and he called his servants, and said unto them, + Will ye not shew me which of us is for the king of Israel? + +12:006:012 And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king: but + Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of + Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber. + +12:006:013 And he said, Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch + him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan. + +12:006:014 Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great + host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about. + +12:006:015 And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and + gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with + horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my + master! how shall we do? + +12:006:016 And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more + than they that be with them. + +12:006:017 And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, + that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young + man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses + and chariots of fire round about Elisha. + +12:006:018 And when they came down to him, Elisha prayed unto the LORD, + and said, Smite this people, I pray thee, with blindness. And + he smote them with blindness according to the word of Elisha. + +12:006:019 And Elisha said unto them, This is not the way, neither is + this the city: follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom + ye seek. But he led them to Samaria. + +12:006:020 And it came to pass, when they were come into Samaria, that + Elisha said, LORD, open the eyes of these men, that they may + see. And the LORD opened their eyes, and they saw; and, + behold, they were in the midst of Samaria. + +12:006:021 And the king of Israel said unto Elisha, when he saw them, My + father, shall I smite them? shall I smite them? + +12:006:022 And he answered, Thou shalt not smite them: wouldest thou + smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and + with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may + eat and drink, and go to their master. + +12:006:023 And he prepared great provision for them: and when they had + eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their + master. So the bands of Syria came no more into the land of + Israel. + +12:006:024 And it came to pass after this, that Benhadad king of Syria + gathered all his host, and went up, and besieged Samaria. + +12:006:025 And there was a great famine in Samaria: and, behold, they + besieged it, until an ass's head was sold for fourscore pieces + of silver, and the fourth part of a cab of dove's dung for + five pieces of silver. + +12:006:026 And as the king of Israel was passing by upon the wall, there + cried a woman unto him, saying, Help, my lord, O king. + +12:006:027 And he said, If the LORD do not help thee, whence shall I help + thee? out of the barnfloor, or out of the winepress? + +12:006:028 And the king said unto her, What aileth thee? And she + answered, This woman said unto me, Give thy son, that we may + eat him to day, and we will eat my son to morrow. + +12:006:029 So we boiled my son, and did eat him: and I said unto her on + the next day, Give thy son, that we may eat him: and she hath + hid her son. + +12:006:030 And it came to pass, when the king heard the words of the + woman, that he rent his clothes; and he passed by upon the + wall, and the people looked, and, behold, he had sackcloth + within upon his flesh. + +12:006:031 Then he said, God do so and more also to me, if the head of + Elisha the son of Shaphat shall stand on him this day. + +12:006:032 But Elisha sat in his house, and the elders sat with him; and + the king sent a man from before him: but ere the messenger + came to him, he said to the elders, See ye how this son of a + murderer hath sent to take away mine head? look, when the + messenger cometh, shut the door, and hold him fast at the + door: is not the sound of his master's feet behind him? + +12:006:033 And while he yet talked with them, behold, the messenger came + down unto him: and he said, Behold, this evil is of the LORD; + what should I wait for the LORD any longer? + +12:007:001 Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the + LORD, To morrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour + be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, + in the gate of Samaria. + +12:007:002 Then a lord on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of + God, and said, Behold, if the LORD would make windows in + heaven, might this thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt + see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof. + +12:007:003 And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the + gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we + die? + +12:007:004 If we say, We will enter into the city, then the famine is in + the city, and we shall die there: and if we sit still here, we + die also. Now therefore come, and let us fall unto the host of + the Syrians: if they save us alive, we shall live; and if they + kill us, we shall but die. + +12:007:005 And they rose up in the twilight, to go unto the camp of the + Syrians: and when they were come to the uttermost part of the + camp of Syria, behold, there was no man there. + +12:007:006 For the LORD had made the host of the Syrians to hear a noise + of chariots, and a noise of horses, even the noise of a great + host: and they said one to another, Lo, the king of Israel + hath hired against us the kings of the Hittites, and the kings + of the Egyptians, to come upon us. + +12:007:007 Wherefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their + tents, and their horses, and their asses, even the camp as it + was, and fled for their life. + +12:007:008 And when these lepers came to the uttermost part of the camp, + they went into one tent, and did eat and drink, and carried + thence silver, and gold, and raiment, and went and hid it; and + came again, and entered into another tent, and carried thence + also, and went and hid it. + +12:007:009 Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a + day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till + the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now + therefore come, that we may go and tell the king's household. + +12:007:010 So they came and called unto the porter of the city: and they + told them, saying, We came to the camp of the Syrians, and, + behold, there was no man there, neither voice of man, but + horses tied, and asses tied, and the tents as they were. + +12:007:011 And he called the porters; and they told it to the king's + house within. + +12:007:012 And the king arose in the night, and said unto his servants, I + will now shew you what the Syrians have done to us. They know + that we be hungry; therefore are they gone out of the camp to + hide themselves in the field, saying, When they come out of + the city, we shall catch them alive, and get into the city. + +12:007:013 And one of his servants answered and said, Let some take, I + pray thee, five of the horses that remain, which are left in + the city, (behold, they are as all the multitude of Israel + that are left in it: behold, I say, they are even as all the + multitude of the Israelites that are consumed:) and let us + send and see. + +12:007:014 They took therefore two chariot horses; and the king sent + after the host of the Syrians, saying, Go and see. + +12:007:015 And they went after them unto Jordan: and, lo, all the way was + full of garments and vessels, which the Syrians had cast away + in their haste. And the messengers returned, and told the + king. + +12:007:016 And the people went out, and spoiled the tents of the Syrians. + So a measure of fine flour was sold for a shekel, and two + measures of barley for a shekel, according to the word of the + LORD. + +12:007:017 And the king appointed the lord on whose hand he leaned to + have the charge of the gate: and the people trode upon him in + the gate, and he died, as the man of God had said, who spake + when the king came down to him. + +12:007:018 And it came to pass as the man of God had spoken to the king, + saying, Two measures of barley for a shekel, and a measure of + fine flour for a shekel, shall be to morrow about this time in + the gate of Samaria: + +12:007:019 And that lord answered the man of God, and said, Now, behold, + if the LORD should make windows in heaven, might such a thing + be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thine eyes, + but shalt not eat thereof. + +12:007:020 And so it fell out unto him: for the people trode upon him in + the gate, and he died. + +12:008:001 Then spake Elisha unto the woman, whose son he had restored to + life, saying, Arise, and go thou and thine household, and + sojourn wheresoever thou canst sojourn: for the LORD hath + called for a famine; and it shall also come upon the land + seven years. + +12:008:002 And the woman arose, and did after the saying of the man of + God: and she went with her household, and sojourned in the + land of the Philistines seven years. + +12:008:003 And it came to pass at the seven years' end, that the woman + returned out of the land of the Philistines: and she went + forth to cry unto the king for her house and for her land. + +12:008:004 And the king talked with Gehazi the servant of the man of God, + saying, Tell me, I pray thee, all the great things that Elisha + hath done. + +12:008:005 And it came to pass, as he was telling the king how he had + restored a dead body to life, that, behold, the woman, whose + son he had restored to life, cried to the king for her house + and for her land. And Gehazi said, My lord, O king, this is + the woman, and this is her son, whom Elisha restored to life. + +12:008:006 And when the king asked the woman, she told him. So the king + appointed unto her a certain officer, saying, Restore all that + was hers, and all the fruits of the field since the day that + she left the land, even until now. + +12:008:007 And Elisha came to Damascus; and Benhadad the king of Syria + was sick; and it was told him, saying, The man of God is come + hither. + +12:008:008 And the king said unto Hazael, Take a present in thine hand, + and go, meet the man of God, and enquire of the LORD by him, + saying, Shall I recover of this disease? + +12:008:009 So Hazael went to meet him, and took a present with him, even + of every good thing of Damascus, forty camels' burden, and + came and stood before him, and said, Thy son Benhadad king of + Syria hath sent me to thee, saying, Shall I recover of this + disease? + +12:008:010 And Elisha said unto him, Go, say unto him, Thou mayest + certainly recover: howbeit the LORD hath shewed me that he + shall surely die. + +12:008:011 And he settled his countenance stedfastly, until he was + ashamed: and the man of God wept. + +12:008:012 And Hazael said, Why weepeth my lord? And he answered, Because + I know the evil that thou wilt do unto the children of Israel: + their strong holds wilt thou set on fire, and their young men + wilt thou slay with the sword, and wilt dash their children, + and rip up their women with child. + +12:008:013 And Hazael said, But what, is thy servant a dog, that he + should do this great thing? And Elisha answered, The LORD hath + shewed me that thou shalt be king over Syria. + +12:008:014 So he departed from Elisha, and came to his master; who said + to him, What said Elisha to thee? And he answered, He told me + that thou shouldest surely recover. + +12:008:015 And it came to pass on the morrow, that he took a thick cloth, + and dipped it in water, and spread it on his face, so that he + died: and Hazael reigned in his stead. + +12:008:016 And in the fifth year of Joram the son of Ahab king of Israel, + Jehoshaphat being then king of Judah, Jehoram the son of Je + hoshaphat king of Judah began to reign. + +12:008:017 Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign; and he + reigned eight years in Jerusalem. + +12:008:018 And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as did the + house of Ahab: for the daughter of Ahab was his wife: and he + did evil in the sight of the LORD. + +12:008:019 Yet the LORD would not destroy Judah for David his servant's + sake, as he promised him to give him alway a light, and to his + children. + +12:008:020 In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and + made a king over themselves. + +12:008:021 So Joram went over to Zair, and all the chariots with him: and + he rose by night, and smote the Edomites which compassed him + about, and the captains of the chariots: and the people fled + into their tents. + +12:008:022 Yet Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. + Then Libnah revolted at the same time. + +12:008:023 And the rest of the acts of Joram, and all that he did, are + they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of + Judah? + +12:008:024 And Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with his + fathers in the city of David: and Ahaziah his son reigned in + his stead. + +12:008:025 In the twelfth year of Joram the son of Ahab king of Israel + did Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah begin to reign. + +12:008:026 Two and twenty years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign; + and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. And his mother's name + was Athaliah, the daughter of Omri king of Israel. + +12:008:027 And he walked in the way of the house of Ahab, and did evil in + the sight of the LORD, as did the house of Ahab: for he was + the son in law of the house of Ahab. + +12:008:028 And he went with Joram the son of Ahab to the war against + Hazael king of Syria in Ramothgilead; and the Syrians wounded + Joram. + +12:008:029 And king Joram went back to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds + which the Syrians had given him at Ramah, when he fought + against Hazael king of Syria. And Ahaziah the son of Jehoram + king of Judah went down to see Joram the son of Ahab in + Jezreel, because he was sick. + +12:009:001 And Elisha the prophet called one of the children of the + prophets, and said unto him, Gird up thy loins, and take this + box of oil in thine hand, and go to Ramothgilead: + +12:009:002 And when thou comest thither, look out there Jehu the son of + Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi, and go in, and make him arise + up from among his brethren, and carry him to an inner chamber; + +12:009:003 Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, + Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. + Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not. + +12:009:004 So the young man, even the young man the prophet, went to + Ramothgilead. + +12:009:005 And when he came, behold, the captains of the host were + sitting; and he said, I have an errand to thee, O captain. And + Jehu said, Unto which of all us? And he said, To thee, O + captain. + +12:009:006 And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil + on his head, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of + Israel, I have anointed thee king over the people of the LORD, + even over Israel. + +12:009:007 And thou shalt smite the house of Ahab thy master, that I may + avenge the blood of my servants the prophets, and the blood of + all the servants of the LORD, at the hand of Jezebel. + +12:009:008 For the whole house of Ahab shall perish: and I will cut off + from Ahab him that pisseth against the wall, and him that is + shut up and left in Israel: + +12:009:009 And I will make the house of Ahab like the house of Jeroboam + the son of Nebat, and like the house of Baasha the son of + Ahijah: + +12:009:010 And the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the portion of Jezreel, and + there shall be none to bury her. And he opened the door, and + fled. + +12:009:011 Then Jehu came forth to the servants of his lord: and one said + unto him, Is all well? wherefore came this mad fellow to thee? + And he said unto them, Ye know the man, and his communication. + +12:009:012 And they said, It is false; tell us now. And he said, Thus and + thus spake he to me, saying, Thus saith the LORD, I have + anointed thee king over Israel. + +12:009:013 Then they hasted, and took every man his garment, and put it + under him on the top of the stairs, and blew with trumpets, + saying, Jehu is king. + +12:009:014 So Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired + against Joram. (Now Joram had kept Ramothgilead, he and all + Israel, because of Hazael king of Syria. + +12:009:015 But king Joram was returned to be healed in Jezreel of the + wounds which the Syrians had given him, when he fought with + Hazael king of Syria.) And Jehu said, If it be your minds, + then let none go forth nor escape out of the city to go to + tell it in Jezreel. + +12:009:016 So Jehu rode in a chariot, and went to Jezreel; for Joram lay + there. And Ahaziah king of Judah was come down to see Joram. + +12:009:017 And there stood a watchman on the tower in Jezreel, and he + spied the company of Jehu as he came, and said, I see a + company. And Joram said, Take an horseman, and send to meet + them, and let him say, Is it peace? + +12:009:018 So there went one on horseback to meet him, and said, Thus + saith the king, Is it peace? And Jehu said, What hast thou to + do with peace? turn thee behind me. And the watchman told, + saying, The messenger came to them, but he cometh not again. + +12:009:019 Then he sent out a second on horseback, which came to them, + and said, Thus saith the king, Is it peace? And Jehu answered, + What hast thou to do with peace? turn thee behind me. + +12:009:020 And the watchman told, saying, He came even unto them, and + cometh not again: and the driving is like the driving of Jehu + the son of Nimshi; for he driveth furiously. + +12:009:021 And Joram said, Make ready. And his chariot was made ready. + And Joram king of Israel and Ahaziah king of Judah went out, + each in his chariot, and they went out against Jehu, and met + him in the portion of Naboth the Jezreelite. + +12:009:022 And it came to pass, when Joram saw Jehu, that he said, Is it + peace, Jehu? And he answered, What peace, so long as the + whoredoms of thy mother Jezebel and her witchcrafts are so + many? + +12:009:023 And Joram turned his hands, and fled, and said to Ahaziah, + There is treachery, O Ahaziah. + +12:009:024 And Jehu drew a bow with his full strength, and smote Jehoram + between his arms, and the arrow went out at his heart, and he + sunk down in his chariot. + +12:009:025 Then said Jehu to Bidkar his captain, Take up, and cast him in + the portion of the field of Naboth the Jezreelite: for + remember how that, when I and thou rode together after Ahab + his father, the LORD laid this burden upon him; + +12:009:026 Surely I have seen yesterday the blood of Naboth, and the + blood of his sons, saith the LORD; and I will requite thee in + this plat, saith the LORD. Now therefore take and cast him + into the plat of ground, according to the word of the LORD. + +12:009:027 But when Ahaziah the king of Judah saw this, he fled by the + way of the garden house. And Jehu followed after him, and + said, Smite him also in the chariot. And they did so at the + going up to Gur, which is by Ibleam. And he fled to Megiddo, + and died there. + +12:009:028 And his servants carried him in a chariot to Jerusalem, and + buried him in his sepulchre with his fathers in the city of + David. + +12:009:029 And in the eleventh year of Joram the son of Ahab began + Ahaziah to reign over Judah. + +12:009:030 And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and + she painted her face, and tired her head, and looked out at a + window. + +12:009:031 And as Jehu entered in at the gate, she said, Had Zimri peace, + who slew his master? + +12:009:032 And he lifted up his face to the window, and said, Who is on + my side? who? And there looked out to him two or three + eunuchs. + +12:009:033 And he said, Throw her down. So they threw her down: and some + of her blood was sprinkled on the wall, and on the horses: and + he trode her under foot. + +12:009:034 And when he was come in, he did eat and drink, and said, Go, + see now this cursed woman, and bury her: for she is a king's + daughter. + +12:009:035 And they went to bury her: but they found no more of her than + the skull, and the feet, and the palms of her hands. + +12:009:036 Wherefore they came again, and told him. And he said, This is + the word of the LORD, which he spake by his servant Elijah the + Tishbite, saying, In the portion of Jezreel shall dogs eat the + flesh of Jezebel: + +12:009:037 And the carcase of Jezebel shall be as dung upon the face of + the field in the portion of Jezreel; so that they shall not + say, This is Jezebel. + +12:010:001 And Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. And Jehu wrote letters, + and sent to Samaria, unto the rulers of Jezreel, to the + elders, and to them that brought up Ahab's children, saying, + +12:010:002 Now as soon as this letter cometh to you, seeing your master's + sons are with you, and there are with you chariots and horses, + a fenced city also, and armour; + +12:010:003 Look even out the best and meetest of your master's sons, and + set him on his father's throne, and fight for your master's + house. + +12:010:004 But they were exceedingly afraid, and said, Behold, two kings + stood not before him: how then shall we stand? + +12:010:005 And he that was over the house, and he that was over the city, + the elders also, and the bringers up of the children, sent to + Jehu, saying, We are thy servants, and will do all that thou + shalt bid us; we will not make any king: do thou that which is + good in thine eyes. + +12:010:006 Then he wrote a letter the second time to them, saying, If ye + be mine, and if ye will hearken unto my voice, take ye the + heads of the men your master's sons, and come to me to Jezreel + by to morrow this time. Now the king's sons, being seventy + persons, were with the great men of the city, which brought + them up. + +12:010:007 And it came to pass, when the letter came to them, that they + took the king's sons, and slew seventy persons, and put their + heads in baskets, and sent him them to Jezreel. + +12:010:008 And there came a messenger, and told him, saying, They have + brought the heads of the king's sons. And he said, Lay ye them + in two heaps at the entering in of the gate until the morning. + +12:010:009 And it came to pass in the morning, that he went out, and + stood, and said to all the people, Ye be righteous: behold, I + conspired against my master, and slew him: but who slew all + these? + +12:010:010 Know now that there shall fall unto the earth nothing of the + word of the LORD, which the LORD spake concerning the house of + Ahab: for the LORD hath done that which he spake by his + servant Elijah. + +12:010:011 So Jehu slew all that remained of the house of Ahab in + Jezreel, and all his great men, and his kinsfolks, and his + priests, until he left him none remaining. + +12:010:012 And he arose and departed, and came to Samaria. And as he was + at the shearing house in the way, + +12:010:013 Jehu met with the brethren of Ahaziah king of Judah, and said, + Who are ye? And they answered, We are the brethren of Ahaziah; + and we go down to salute the children of the king and the + children of the queen. + +12:010:014 And he said, Take them alive. And they took them alive, and + slew them at the pit of the shearing house, even two and forty + men; neither left he any of them. + +12:010:015 And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the + son of Rechab coming to meet him: and he saluted him, and said + to him, Is thine heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? + And Jehonadab answered, It is. If it be, give me thine hand. + And he gave him his hand; and he took him up to him into the + chariot. + +12:010:016 And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD. So + they made him ride in his chariot. + +12:010:017 And when he came to Samaria, he slew all that remained unto + Ahab in Samaria, till he had destroyed him, according to the + saying of the LORD, which he spake to Elijah. + +12:010:018 And Jehu gathered all the people together, and said unto them, + Ahab served Baal a little; but Jehu shall serve him much. + +12:010:019 Now therefore call unto me all the prophets of Baal, all his + servants, and all his priests; let none be wanting: for I have + a great sacrifice to do to Baal; whosoever shall be wanting, + he shall not live. But Jehu did it in subtilty, to the intent + that he might destroy the worshippers of Baal. + +12:010:020 And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they + proclaimed it. + +12:010:021 And Jehu sent through all Israel: and all the worshippers of + Baal came, so that there was not a man left that came not. And + they came into the house of Baal; and the house of Baal was + full from one end to another. + +12:010:022 And he said unto him that was over the vestry, Bring forth + vestments for all the worshippers of Baal. And he brought them + forth vestments. + +12:010:023 And Jehu went, and Jehonadab the son of Rechab, into the house + of Baal, and said unto the worshippers of Baal, Search, and + look that there be here with you none of the servants of the + LORD, but the worshippers of Baal only. + +12:010:024 And when they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings, + Jehu appointed fourscore men without, and said, If any of the + men whom I have brought into your hands escape, he that + letteth him go, his life shall be for the life of him. + +12:010:025 And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end of offering + the burnt offering, that Jehu said to the guard and to the + captains, Go in, and slay them; let none come forth. And they + smote them with the edge of the sword; and the guard and the + captains cast them out, and went to the city of the house of + Baal. + +12:010:026 And they brought forth the images out of the house of Baal, + and burned them. + +12:010:027 And they brake down the image of Baal, and brake down the + house of Baal, and made it a draught house unto this day. + +12:010:028 Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel. + +12:010:029 Howbeit from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made + Israel to sin, Jehu departed not from after them, to wit, the + golden calves that were in Bethel, and that were in Dan. + +12:010:030 And the LORD said unto Jehu, Because thou hast done well in + executing that which is right in mine eyes, and hast done unto + the house of Ahab according to all that was in mine heart, thy + children of the fourth generation shall sit on the throne of + Israel. + +12:010:031 But Jehu took no heed to walk in the law of the LORD God of + Israel with all his heart: for he departed not from the sins + of Jeroboam, which made Israel to sin. + +12:010:032 In those days the LORD began to cut Israel short: and Hazael + smote them in all the coasts of Israel; + +12:010:033 From Jordan eastward, all the land of Gilead, the Gadites, and + the Reubenites, and the Manassites, from Aroer, which is by + the river Arnon, even Gilead and Bashan. + +12:010:034 Now the rest of the acts of Jehu, and all that he did, and all + his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles + of the kings of Israel? + +12:010:035 And Jehu slept with his fathers: and they buried him in + Samaria. And Jehoahaz his son reigned in his stead. + +12:010:036 And the time that Jehu reigned over Israel in Samaria was + twenty and eight years. + +12:011:001 And when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was + dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal. + +12:011:002 But Jehosheba, the daughter of king Joram, sister of Ahaziah, + took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the + king's sons which were slain; and they hid him, even him and + his nurse, in the bedchamber from Athaliah, so that he was not + slain. + +12:011:003 And he was with her hid in the house of the LORD six years. + And Athaliah did reign over the land. + +12:011:004 And the seventh year Jehoiada sent and fetched the rulers over + hundreds, with the captains and the guard, and brought them to + him into the house of the LORD, and made a covenant with them, + and took an oath of them in the house of the LORD, and shewed + them the king's son. + +12:011:005 And he commanded them, saying, This is the thing that ye shall + do; A third part of you that enter in on the sabbath shall + even be keepers of the watch of the king's house; + +12:011:006 And a third part shall be at the gate of Sur; and a third part + at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of + the house, that it be not broken down. + +12:011:007 And two parts of all you that go forth on the sabbath, even + they shall keep the watch of the house of the LORD about the + king. + +12:011:008 And ye shall compass the king round about, every man with his + weapons in his hand: and he that cometh within the ranges, let + him be slain: and be ye with the king as he goeth out and as + he cometh in. + +12:011:009 And the captains over the hundreds did according to all things + that Jehoiada the priest commanded: and they took every man + his men that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that + should go out on the sabbath, and came to Jehoiada the priest. + +12:011:010 And to the captains over hundreds did the priest give king + David's spears and shields, that were in the temple of the + LORD. + +12:011:011 And the guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, + round about the king, from the right corner of the temple to + the left corner of the temple, along by the altar and the + temple. + +12:011:012 And he brought forth the king's son, and put the crown upon + him, and gave him the testimony; and they made him king, and + anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save + the king. + +12:011:013 And when Athaliah heard the noise of the guard and of the + people, she came to the people into the temple of the LORD. + +12:011:014 And when she looked, behold, the king stood by a pillar, as + the manner was, and the princes and the trumpeters by the + king, and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew with + trumpets: and Athaliah rent her clothes, and cried, Treason, + Treason. + +12:011:015 But Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains of the + hundreds, the officers of the host, and said unto them, Have + her forth without the ranges: and him that followeth her kill + with the sword. For the priest had said, Let her not be slain + in the house of the LORD. + +12:011:016 And they laid hands on her; and she went by the way by the + which the horses came into the king's house: and there was she + slain. + +12:011:017 And Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and + the people, that they should be the LORD's people; between the + king also and the people. + +12:011:018 And all the people of the land went into the house of Baal, + and brake it down; his altars and his images brake they in + pieces thoroughly, and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before + the altars. And the priest appointed officers over the house + of the LORD. + +12:011:019 And he took the rulers over hundreds, and the captains, and + the guard, and all the people of the land; and they brought + down the king from the house of the LORD, and came by the way + of the gate of the guard to the king's house. And he sat on + the throne of the kings. + +12:011:020 And all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was in + quiet: and they slew Athaliah with the sword beside the king's + house. + +12:011:021 Seven years old was Jehoash when he began to reign. + +12:012:001 In the seventh year of Jehu Jehoash began to reign; and forty + years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was + Zibiah of Beersheba. + +12:012:002 And Jehoash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD + all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him. + +12:012:003 But the high places were not taken away: the people still + sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places. + +12:012:004 And Jehoash said to the priests, All the money of the + dedicated things that is brought into the house of the LORD, + even the money of every one that passeth the account, the + money that every man is set at, and all the money that cometh + into any man's heart to bring into the house of the LORD, + +12:012:005 Let the priests take it to them, every man of his + acquaintance: and let them repair the breaches of the house, + wheresoever any breach shall be found. + +12:012:006 But it was so, that in the three and twentieth year of king + Jehoash the priests had not repaired the breaches of the + house. + +12:012:007 Then king Jehoash called for Jehoiada the priest, and the + other priests, and said unto them, Why repair ye not the + breaches of the house? now therefore receive no more money of + your acquaintance, but deliver it for the breaches of the + house. + +12:012:008 And the priests consented to receive no more money of the + people, neither to repair the breaches of the house. + +12:012:009 But Jehoiada the priest took a chest, and bored a hole in the + lid of it, and set it beside the altar, on the right side as + one cometh into the house of the LORD: and the priests that + kept the door put therein all the money that was brought into + the house of the LORD. + +12:012:010 And it was so, when they saw that there was much money in the + chest, that the king's scribe and the high priest came up, and + they put up in bags, and told the money that was found in the + house of the LORD. + +12:012:011 And they gave the money, being told, into the hands of them + that did the work, that had the oversight of the house of the + LORD: and they laid it out to the carpenters and builders, + that wrought upon the house of the LORD, + +12:012:012 And to masons, and hewers of stone, and to buy timber and + hewed stone to repair the breaches of the house of the LORD, + and for all that was laid out for the house to repair it. + +12:012:013 Howbeit there were not made for the house of the LORD bowls of + silver, snuffers, basons, trumpets, any vessels of gold, or + vessels of silver, of the money that was brought into the + house of the LORD: + +12:012:014 But they gave that to the workmen, and repaired therewith the + house of the LORD. + +12:012:015 Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they + delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt + faithfully. + +12:012:016 The trespass money and sin money was not brought into the + house of the LORD: it was the priests'. + +12:012:017 Then Hazael king of Syria went up, and fought against Gath, + and took it: and Hazael set his face to go up to Jerusalem. + +12:012:018 And Jehoash king of Judah took all the hallowed things that + Jehoshaphat, and Jehoram, and Ahaziah, his fathers, kings of + Judah, had dedicated, and his own hallowed things, and all the + gold that was found in the treasures of the house of the LORD, + and in the king's house, and sent it to Hazael king of Syria: + and he went away from Jerusalem. + +12:012:019 And the rest of the acts of Joash, and all that he did, are + they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of + Judah? + +12:012:020 And his servants arose, and made a conspiracy, and slew Joash + in the house of Millo, which goeth down to Silla. + +12:012:021 For Jozachar the son of Shimeath, and Jehozabad the son of + Shomer, his servants, smote him, and he died; and they buried + him with his fathers in the city of David: and Amaziah his son + reigned in his stead. + +12:013:001 In the three and twentieth year of Joash the son of Ahaziah + king of Judah Jehoahaz the son of Jehu began to reign over + Israel in Samaria, and reigned seventeen years. + +12:013:002 And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, and + followed the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which made + Israel to sin; he departed not therefrom. + +12:013:003 And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he + delivered them into the hand of Hazael king of Syria, and into + the hand of Benhadad the son of Hazael, all their days. + +12:013:004 And Jehoahaz besought the LORD, and the LORD hearkened unto + him: for he saw the oppression of Israel, because the king of + Syria oppressed them. + +12:013:005 (And the LORD gave Israel a saviour, so that they went out + from under the hand of the Syrians: and the children of Israel + dwelt in their tents, as beforetime. + +12:013:006 Nevertheless they departed not from the sins of the house of + Jeroboam, who made Israel sin, but walked therein: and there + remained the grove also in Samaria.) + +12:013:007 Neither did he leave of the people to Jehoahaz but fifty + horsemen, and ten chariots, and ten thousand footmen; for the + king of Syria had destroyed them, and had made them like the + dust by threshing. + +12:013:008 Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and + his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles + of the kings of Israel? + +12:013:009 And Jehoahaz slept with his fathers; and they buried him in + Samaria: and Joash his son reigned in his stead. + +12:013:010 In the thirty and seventh year of Joash king of Judah began + Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz to reign over Israel in Samaria, + and reigned sixteen years. + +12:013:011 And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD; he + departed not from all the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, + who made Israel sin: but he walked therein. + +12:013:012 And the rest of the acts of Joash, and all that he did, and + his might wherewith he fought against Amaziah king of Judah, + are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the + kings of Israel? + +12:013:013 And Joash slept with his fathers; and Jeroboam sat upon his + throne: and Joash was buried in Samaria with the kings of + Israel. + +12:013:014 Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. + And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over + his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of + Israel, and the horsemen thereof. + +12:013:015 And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and arrows. And he took + unto him bow and arrows. + +12:013:016 And he said to the king of Israel, Put thine hand upon the + bow. And he put his hand upon it: and Elisha put his hands + upon the king's hands. + +12:013:017 And he said, Open the window eastward. And he opened it. Then + Elisha said, Shoot. And he shot. And he said, The arrow of the + LORD's deliverance, and the arrow of deliverance from Syria: + for thou shalt smite the Syrians in Aphek, till thou have + consumed them. + +12:013:018 And he said, Take the arrows. And he took them. And he said + unto the king of Israel, Smite upon the ground. And he smote + thrice, and stayed. + +12:013:019 And the man of God was wroth with him, and said, Thou + shouldest have smitten five or six times; then hadst thou + smitten Syria till thou hadst consumed it: whereas now thou + shalt smite Syria but thrice. + +12:013:020 And Elisha died, and they buried him. And the bands of the + Moabites invaded the land at the coming in of the year. + +12:013:021 And it came to pass, as they were burying a man, that, behold, + they spied a band of men; and they cast the man into the + sepulchre of Elisha: and when the man was let down, and + touched the bones of Elisha, he revived, and stood up on his + feet. + +12:013:022 But Hazael king of Syria oppressed Israel all the days of + Jehoahaz. + +12:013:023 And the LORD was gracious unto them, and had compassion on + them, and had respect unto them, because of his covenant with + Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither + cast he them from his presence as yet. + +12:013:024 So Hazael king of Syria died; and Benhadad his son reigned in + his stead. + +12:013:025 And Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz took again out of the hand of + Benhadad the son of Hazael the cities, which he had taken out + of the hand of Jehoahaz his father by war. Three times did + Joash beat him, and recovered the cities of Israel. + +12:014:001 In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel + reigned Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah. + +12:014:002 He was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and + reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother's + name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem. + +12:014:003 And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, yet + not like David his father: he did according to all things as + Joash his father did. + +12:014:004 Howbeit the high places were not taken away: as yet the people + did sacrifice and burnt incense on the high places. + +12:014:005 And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was confirmed in + his hand, that he slew his servants which had slain the king + his father. + +12:014:006 But the children of the murderers he slew not: according unto + that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein + the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to + death for the children, nor the children be put to death for + the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own + sin. + +12:014:007 He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took + Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel unto this + day. + +12:014:008 Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz + son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one + another in the face. + +12:014:009 And Jehoash the king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, + saying, The thistle that was in Lebanon sent to the cedar that + was in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son to wife: + and there passed by a wild beast that was in Lebanon, and + trode down the thistle. + +12:014:010 Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thine heart hath lifted + thee up: glory of this, and tarry at home: for why shouldest + thou meddle to thy hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, + and Judah with thee? + +12:014:011 But Amaziah would not hear. Therefore Jehoash king of Israel + went up; and he and Amaziah king of Judah looked one another + in the face at Bethshemesh, which belongeth to Judah. + +12:014:012 And Judah was put to the worse before Israel; and they fled + every man to their tents. + +12:014:013 And Jehoash king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son + of Jehoash the son of Ahaziah, at Bethshemesh, and came to + Jerusalem, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate + of Ephraim unto the corner gate, four hundred cubits. + +12:014:014 And he took all the gold and silver, and all the vessels that + were found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasures of + the king's house, and hostages, and returned to Samaria. + +12:014:015 Now the rest of the acts of Jehoash which he did, and his + might, and how he fought with Amaziah king of Judah, are they + not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of + Israel? + +12:014:016 And Jehoash slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria + with the kings of Israel; and Jeroboam his son reigned in his + stead. + +12:014:017 And Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah lived after the + death of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel fifteen years. + +12:014:018 And the rest of the acts of Amaziah, are they not written in + the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? + +12:014:019 Now they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem: and he + fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish, and slew + him there. + +12:014:020 And they brought him on horses: and he was buried at Jerusalem + with his fathers in the city of David. + +12:014:021 And all the people of Judah took Azariah, which was sixteen + years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah. + +12:014:022 He built Elath, and restored it to Judah, after that the king + slept with his fathers. + +12:014:023 In the fifteenth year of Amaziah the son of Joash king of + Judah Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel began to reign + in Samaria, and reigned forty and one years. + +12:014:024 And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD: he + departed not from all the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, + who made Israel to sin. + +12:014:025 He restored the coast of Israel from the entering of Hamath + unto the sea of the plain, according to the word of the LORD + God of Israel, which he spake by the hand of his servant + Jonah, the son of Amittai, the prophet, which was of + Gathhepher. + +12:014:026 For the LORD saw the affliction of Israel, that it was very + bitter: for there was not any shut up, nor any left, nor any + helper for Israel. + +12:014:027 And the LORD said not that he would blot out the name of + Israel from under heaven: but he saved them by the hand of + Jeroboam the son of Joash. + +12:014:028 Now the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, and all that he did, and + his might, how he warred, and how he recovered Damascus, and + Hamath, which belonged to Judah, for Israel, are they not + written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? + +12:014:029 And Jeroboam slept with his fathers, even with the kings of + Israel; and Zachariah his son reigned in his stead. + +12:015:001 In the twenty and seventh year of Jeroboam king of Israel + began Azariah son of Amaziah king of Judah to reign. + +12:015:002 Sixteen years old was he when he began to reign, and he + reigned two and fifty years in Jerusalem. And his mother's + name was Jecholiah of Jerusalem. + +12:015:003 And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, + according to all that his father Amaziah had done; + +12:015:004 Save that the high places were not removed: the people + sacrificed and burnt incense still on the high places. + +12:015:005 And the LORD smote the king, so that he was a leper unto the + day of his death, and dwelt in a several house. And Jotham the + king's son was over the house, judging the people of the land. + +12:015:006 And the rest of the acts of Azariah, and all that he did, are + they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of + Judah? + +12:015:007 So Azariah slept with his fathers; and they buried him with + his fathers in the city of David: and Jotham his son reigned + in his stead. + +12:015:008 In the thirty and eighth year of Azariah king of Judah did + Zachariah the son of Jeroboam reign over Israel in Samaria six + months. + +12:015:009 And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as + his fathers had done: he departed not from the sins of + Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin. + +12:015:010 And Shallum the son of Jabesh conspired against him, and smote + him before the people, and slew him, and reigned in his stead. + +12:015:011 And the rest of the acts of Zachariah, behold, they are + written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel. + +12:015:012 This was the word of the LORD which he spake unto Jehu, + saying, Thy sons shall sit on the throne of Israel unto the + fourth generation. And so it came to pass. + +12:015:013 Shallum the son of Jabesh began to reign in the nine and + thirtieth year of Uzziah king of Judah; and he reigned a full + month in Samaria. + +12:015:014 For Menahem the son of Gadi went up from Tirzah, and came to + Samaria, and smote Shallum the son of Jabesh in Samaria, and + slew him, and reigned in his stead. + +12:015:015 And the rest of the acts of Shallum, and his conspiracy which + he made, behold, they are written in the book of the + chronicles of the kings of Israel. + +12:015:016 Then Menahem smote Tiphsah, and all that were therein, and the + coasts thereof from Tirzah: because they opened not to him, + therefore he smote it; and all the women therein that were + with child he ripped up. + +12:015:017 In the nine and thirtieth year of Azariah king of Judah began + Menahem the son of Gadi to reign over Israel, and reigned ten + years in Samaria. + +12:015:018 And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD: he + departed not all his days from the sins of Jeroboam the son of + Nebat, who made Israel to sin. + +12:015:019 And Pul the king of Assyria came against the land: and Menahem + gave Pul a thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be + with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand. + +12:015:020 And Menahem exacted the money of Israel, even of all the + mighty men of wealth, of each man fifty shekels of silver, to + give to the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria turned + back, and stayed not there in the land. + +12:015:021 And the rest of the acts of Menahem, and all that he did, are + they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of + Israel? + +12:015:022 And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son + reigned in his stead. + +12:015:023 In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah Pekahiah the son + of Menahem began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned + two years. + +12:015:024 And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD: he + departed not from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who + made Israel to sin. + +12:015:025 But Pekah the son of Remaliah, a captain of his, conspired + against him, and smote him in Samaria, in the palace of the + king's house, with Argob and Arieh, and with him fifty men of + the Gileadites: and he killed him, and reigned in his room. + +12:015:026 And the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, and all that he did, + behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the + kings of Israel. + +12:015:027 In the two and fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah Pekah + the son of Remaliah began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and + reigned twenty years. + +12:015:028 And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD: he + departed not from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who + made Israel to sin. + +12:015:029 In the days of Pekah king of Israel came Tiglathpileser king + of Assyria, and took Ijon, and Abelbethmaachah, and Janoah, + and Kedesh, and Hazor, and Gilead, and Galilee, all the land + of Naphtali, and carried them captive to Assyria. + +12:015:030 And Hoshea the son of Elah made a conspiracy against Pekah the + son of Remaliah, and smote him, and slew him, and reigned in + his stead, in the twentieth year of Jotham the son of Uzziah. + +12:015:031 And the rest of the acts of Pekah, and all that he did, + behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the + kings of Israel. + +12:015:032 In the second year of Pekah the son of Remaliah king of Israel + began Jotham the son of Uzziah king of Judah to reign. + +12:015:033 Five and twenty years old was he when he began to reign, and + he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name + was Jerusha, the daughter of Zadok. + +12:015:034 And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD: he + did according to all that his father Uzziah had done. + +12:015:035 Howbeit the high places were not removed: the people + sacrificed and burned incense still in the high places. He + built the higher gate of the house of the LORD. + +12:015:036 Now the rest of the acts of Jotham, and all that he did, are + they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of + Judah? + +12:015:037 In those days the LORD began to send against Judah Rezin the + king of Syria, and Pekah the son of Remaliah. + +12:015:038 And Jotham slept with his fathers, and was buried with his + fathers in the city of David his father: and Ahaz his son + reigned in his stead. + +12:016:001 In the seventeenth year of Pekah the son of Remaliah Ahaz the + son of Jotham king of Judah began to reign. + +12:016:002 Twenty years old was Ahaz when he began to reign, and reigned + sixteen years in Jerusalem, and did not that which was right + in the sight of the LORD his God, like David his father. + +12:016:003 But he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, yea, and made + his son to pass through the fire, according to the + abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out from + before the children of Israel. + +12:016:004 And he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places, and on + the hills, and under every green tree. + +12:016:005 Then Rezin king of Syria and Pekah son of Remaliah king of + Israel came up to Jerusalem to war: and they besieged Ahaz, + but could not overcome him. + +12:016:006 At that time Rezin king of Syria recovered Elath to Syria, and + drave the Jews from Elath: and the Syrians came to Elath, and + dwelt there unto this day. + +12:016:007 So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglathpileser king of Assyria, + saying, I am thy servant and thy son: come up, and save me out + of the hand of the king of Syria, and out of the hand of the + king of Israel, which rise up against me. + +12:016:008 And Ahaz took the silver and gold that was found in the house + of the LORD, and in the treasures of the king's house, and + sent it for a present to the king of Assyria. + +12:016:009 And the king of Assyria hearkened unto him: for the king of + Assyria went up against Damascus, and took it, and carried the + people of it captive to Kir, and slew Rezin. + +12:016:010 And king Ahaz went to Damascus to meet Tiglathpileser king of + Assyria, and saw an altar that was at Damascus: and king Ahaz + sent to Urijah the priest the fashion of the altar, and the + pattern of it, according to all the workmanship thereof. + +12:016:011 And Urijah the priest built an altar according to all that + king Ahaz had sent from Damascus: so Urijah the priest made it + against king Ahaz came from Damascus. + +12:016:012 And when the king was come from Damascus, the king saw the + altar: and the king approached to the altar, and offered + thereon. + +12:016:013 And he burnt his burnt offering and his meat offering, and + poured his drink offering, and sprinkled the blood of his + peace offerings, upon the altar. + +12:016:014 And he brought also the brasen altar, which was before the + LORD, from the forefront of the house, from between the altar + and the house of the LORD, and put it on the north side of the + altar. + +12:016:015 And king Ahaz commanded Urijah the priest, saying, Upon the + great altar burn the morning burnt offering, and the evening + meat offering, and the king's burnt sacrifice, and his meat + offering, with the burnt offering of all the people of the + land, and their meat offering, and their drink offerings; and + sprinkle upon it all the blood of the burnt offering, and all + the blood of the sacrifice: and the brasen altar shall be for + me to enquire by. + +12:016:016 Thus did Urijah the priest, according to all that king Ahaz + commanded. + +12:016:017 And king Ahaz cut off the borders of the bases, and removed + the laver from off them; and took down the sea from off the + brasen oxen that were under it, and put it upon the pavement + of stones. + +12:016:018 And the covert for the sabbath that they had built in the + house, and the king's entry without, turned he from the house + of the LORD for the king of Assyria. + +12:016:019 Now the rest of the acts of Ahaz which he did, are they not + written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? + +12:016:020 And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his + fathers in the city of David: and Hezekiah his son reigned in + his stead. + +12:017:001 In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah began Hoshea the son + of Elah to reign in Samaria over Israel nine years. + +12:017:002 And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, but + not as the kings of Israel that were before him. + +12:017:003 Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria; and Hoshea + became his servant, and gave him presents. + +12:017:004 And the king of Assyria found conspiracy in Hoshea: for he had + sent messengers to So king of Egypt, and brought no present to + the king of Assyria, as he had done year by year: therefore + the king of Assyria shut him up, and bound him in prison. + +12:017:005 Then the king of Assyria came up throughout all the land, and + went up to Samaria, and besieged it three years. + +12:017:006 In the ninth year of Hoshea the king of Assyria took Samaria, + and carried Israel away into Assyria, and placed them in Halah + and in Habor by the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the + Medes. + +12:017:007 For so it was, that the children of Israel had sinned against + the LORD their God, which had brought them up out of the land + of Egypt, from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and + had feared other gods, + +12:017:008 And walked in the statutes of the heathen, whom the LORD cast + out from before the children of Israel, and of the kings of + Israel, which they had made. + +12:017:009 And the children of Israel did secretly those things that were + not right against the LORD their God, and they built them high + places in all their cities, from the tower of the watchmen to + the fenced city. + +12:017:010 And they set them up images and groves in every high hill, and + under every green tree: + +12:017:011 And there they burnt incense in all the high places, as did + the heathen whom the LORD carried away before them; and + wrought wicked things to provoke the LORD to anger: + +12:017:012 For they served idols, whereof the LORD had said unto them, Ye + shall not do this thing. + +12:017:013 Yet the LORD testified against Israel, and against Judah, by + all the prophets, and by all the seers, saying, Turn ye from + your evil ways, and keep my commandments and my statutes, + according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and + which I sent to you by my servants the prophets. + +12:017:014 Notwithstanding they would not hear, but hardened their necks, + like to the neck of their fathers, that did not believe in the + LORD their God. + +12:017:015 And they rejected his statutes, and his covenant that he made + with their fathers, and his testimonies which he testified + against them; and they followed vanity, and became vain, and + went after the heathen that were round about them, concerning + whom the LORD had charged them, that they should not do like + them. + +12:017:016 And they left all the commandments of the LORD their God, and + made them molten images, even two calves, and made a grove, + and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served Baal. + +12:017:017 And they caused their sons and their daughters to pass through + the fire, and used divination and enchantments, and sold + themselves to do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him + to anger. + +12:017:018 Therefore the LORD was very angry with Israel, and removed + them out of his sight: there was none left but the tribe of + Judah only. + +12:017:019 Also Judah kept not the commandments of the LORD their God, + but walked in the statutes of Israel which they made. + +12:017:020 And the LORD rejected all the seed of Israel, and afflicted + them, and delivered them into the hand of spoilers, until he + had cast them out of his sight. + +12:017:021 For he rent Israel from the house of David; and they made + Jeroboam the son of Nebat king: and Jeroboam drave Israel from + following the LORD, and made them sin a great sin. + +12:017:022 For the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam + which he did; they departed not from them; + +12:017:023 Until the LORD removed Israel out of his sight, as he had said + by all his servants the prophets. So was Israel carried away + out of their own land to Assyria unto this day. + +12:017:024 And the king of Assyria brought men from Babylon, and from + Cuthah, and from Ava, and from Hamath, and from Sepharvaim, + and placed them in the cities of Samaria instead of the + children of Israel: and they possessed Samaria, and dwelt in + the cities thereof. + +12:017:025 And so it was at the beginning of their dwelling there, that + they feared not the LORD: therefore the LORD sent lions among + them, which slew some of them. + +12:017:026 Wherefore they spake to the king of Assyria, saying, The + nations which thou hast removed, and placed in the cities of + Samaria, know not the manner of the God of the land: therefore + he hath sent lions among them, and, behold, they slay them, + because they know not the manner of the God of the land. + +12:017:027 Then the king of Assyria commanded, saying, Carry thither one + of the priests whom ye brought from thence; and let them go + and dwell there, and let him teach them the manner of the God + of the land. + +12:017:028 Then one of the priests whom they had carried away from + Samaria came and dwelt in Bethel, and taught them how they + should fear the LORD. + +12:017:029 Howbeit every nation made gods of their own, and put them in + the houses of the high places which the Samaritans had made, + every nation in their cities wherein they dwelt. + +12:017:030 And the men of Babylon made Succothbenoth, and the men of Cuth + made Nergal, and the men of Hamath made Ashima, + +12:017:031 And the Avites made Nibhaz and Tartak, and the Sepharvites + burnt their children in fire to Adrammelech and Anammelech, + the gods of Sepharvaim. + +12:017:032 So they feared the LORD, and made unto themselves of the + lowest of them priests of the high places, which sacrificed + for them in the houses of the high places. + +12:017:033 They feared the LORD, and served their own gods, after the + manner of the nations whom they carried away from thence. + +12:017:034 Unto this day they do after the former manners: they fear not + the LORD, neither do they after their statutes, or after their + ordinances, or after the law and commandment which the LORD + commanded the children of Jacob, whom he named Israel; + +12:017:035 With whom the LORD had made a covenant, and charged them, + saying, Ye shall not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to + them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them: + +12:017:036 But the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt with + great power and a stretched out arm, him shall ye fear, and + him shall ye worship, and to him shall ye do sacrifice. + +12:017:037 And the statutes, and the ordinances, and the law, and the + commandment, which he wrote for you, ye shall observe to do + for evermore; and ye shall not fear other gods. + +12:017:038 And the covenant that I have made with you ye shall not + forget; neither shall ye fear other gods. + +12:017:039 But the LORD your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you + out of the hand of all your enemies. + +12:017:040 Howbeit they did not hearken, but they did after their former + manner. + +12:017:041 So these nations feared the LORD, and served their graven + images, both their children, and their children's children: as + did their fathers, so do they unto this day. + +12:018:001 Now it came to pass in the third year of Hoshea son of Elah + king of Israel, that Hezekiah the son of Ahaz king of Judah + began to reign. + +12:018:002 Twenty and five years old was he when he began to reign; and + he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. His mother's + name also was Abi, the daughter of Zachariah. + +12:018:003 And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, + according to all that David his father did. + +12:018:004 He removed the high places, and brake the images, and cut down + the groves, and brake in pieces the brasen serpent that Moses + had made: for unto those days the children of Israel did burn + incense to it: and he called it Nehushtan. + +12:018:005 He trusted in the LORD God of Israel; so that after him was + none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor any that were + before him. + +12:018:006 For he clave to the LORD, and departed not from following him, + but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses. + +12:018:007 And the LORD was with him; and he prospered whithersoever he + went forth: and he rebelled against the king of Assyria, and + served him not. + +12:018:008 He smote the Philistines, even unto Gaza, and the borders + thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city. + +12:018:009 And it came to pass in the fourth year of king Hezekiah, which + was the seventh year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, + that Shalmaneser king of Assyria came up against Samaria, and + besieged it. + +12:018:010 And at the end of three years they took it: even in the sixth + year of Hezekiah, that is in the ninth year of Hoshea king of + Israel, Samaria was taken. + +12:018:011 And the king of Assyria did carry away Israel unto Assyria, + and put them in Halah and in Habor by the river of Gozan, and + in the cities of the Medes: + +12:018:012 Because they obeyed not the voice of the LORD their God, but + transgressed his covenant, and all that Moses the servant of + the LORD commanded, and would not hear them, nor do them. + +12:018:013 Now in the fourteenth year of king Hezekiah did Sennacherib + king of Assyria come up against all the fenced cities of + Judah, and took them. + +12:018:014 And Hezekiah king of Judah sent to the king of Assyria to + Lachish, saying, I have offended; return from me: that which + thou puttest on me will I bear. And the king of Assyria + appointed unto Hezekiah king of Judah three hundred talents of + silver and thirty talents of gold. + +12:018:015 And Hezekiah gave him all the silver that was found in the + house of the LORD, and in the treasures of the king's house. + +12:018:016 At that time did Hezekiah cut off the gold from the doors of + the temple of the LORD, and from the pillars which Hezekiah + king of Judah had overlaid, and gave it to the king of + Assyria. + +12:018:017 And the king of Assyria sent Tartan and Rabsaris and Rabshakeh + from Lachish to king Hezekiah with a great host against + Jerusalem. And they went up and came to Jerusalem. And when + they were come up, they came and stood by the conduit of the + upper pool, which is in the highway of the fuller's field. + +12:018:018 And when they had called to the king, there came out to them + Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which was over the household, and + Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder. + +12:018:019 And Rabshakeh said unto them, Speak ye now to Hezekiah, Thus + saith the great king, the king of Assyria, What confidence is + this wherein thou trustest? + +12:018:020 Thou sayest, (but they are but vain words,) I have counsel and + strength for the war. Now on whom dost thou trust, that thou + rebellest against me? + +12:018:021 Now, behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised + reed, even upon Egypt, on which if a man lean, it will go into + his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt unto all + that trust on him. + +12:018:022 But if ye say unto me, We trust in the LORD our God: is not + that he, whose high places and whose altars Hezekiah hath + taken away, and hath said to Judah and Jerusalem, Ye shall + worship before this altar in Jerusalem? + +12:018:023 Now therefore, I pray thee, give pledges to my lord the king + of Assyria, and I will deliver thee two thousand horses, if + thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them. + +12:018:024 How then wilt thou turn away the face of one captain of the + least of my master's servants, and put thy trust on Egypt for + chariots and for horsemen? + +12:018:025 Am I now come up without the LORD against this place to + destroy it? The LORD said to me, Go up against this land, and + destroy it. + +12:018:026 Then said Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, and Shebna, and Joah, + unto Rabshakeh, Speak, I pray thee, to thy servants in the + Syrian language; for we understand it: and talk not with us in + the Jews' language in the ears of the people that are on the + wall. + +12:018:027 But Rabshakeh said unto them, Hath my master sent me to thy + master, and to thee, to speak these words? hath he not sent me + to the men which sit on the wall, that they may eat their own + dung, and drink their own piss with you? + +12:018:028 Then Rabshakeh stood and cried with a loud voice in the Jews' + language, and spake, saying, Hear the word of the great king, + the king of Assyria: + +12:018:029 Thus saith the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you: for he + shall not be able to deliver you out of his hand: + +12:018:030 Neither let Hezekiah make you trust in the LORD, saying, The + LORD will surely deliver us, and this city shall not be + delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria. + +12:018:031 Hearken not to Hezekiah: for thus saith the king of Assyria, + Make an agreement with me by a present, and come out to me, + and then eat ye every man of his own vine, and every one of + his fig tree, and drink ye every one the waters of his + cistern: + +12:018:032 Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a + land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land + of oil olive and of honey, that ye may live, and not die: and + hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you, saying, The + LORD will deliver us. + +12:018:033 Hath any of the gods of the nations delivered at all his land + out of the hand of the king of Assyria? + +12:018:034 Where are the gods of Hamath, and of Arpad? where are the gods + of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivah? have they delivered Samaria out + of mine hand? + +12:018:035 Who are they among all the gods of the countries, that have + delivered their country out of mine hand, that the LORD should + deliver Jerusalem out of mine hand? + +12:018:036 But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: + for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not. + +12:018:037 Then came Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which was over the + household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph + the recorder, to Hezekiah with their clothes rent, and told + him the words of Rabshakeh. + +12:019:001 And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent + his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into + the house of the LORD. + +12:019:002 And he sent Eliakim, which was over the household, and Shebna + the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with + sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz. + +12:019:003 And they said unto him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day is a day + of trouble, and of rebuke, and blasphemy; for the children are + come to the birth, and there is not strength to bring forth. + +12:019:004 It may be the LORD thy God will hear all the words of + Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to + reproach the living God; and will reprove the words which the + LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the + remnant that are left. + +12:019:005 So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah. + +12:019:006 And Isaiah said unto them, Thus shall ye say to your master, + Thus saith the LORD, Be not afraid of the words which thou + hast heard, with which the servants of the king of Assyria + have blasphemed me. + +12:019:007 Behold, I will send a blast upon him, and he shall hear a + rumour, and shall return to his own land; and I will cause him + to fall by the sword in his own land. + +12:019:008 So Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring + against Libnah: for he had heard that he was departed from + Lachish. + +12:019:009 And when he heard say of Tirhakah king of Ethiopia, Behold, he + is come out to fight against thee: he sent messengers again + unto Hezekiah, saying, + +12:019:010 Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not + thy God in whom thou trustest deceive thee, saying, Jerusalem + shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria. + +12:019:011 Behold, thou hast heard what the kings of Assyria have done to + all lands, by destroying them utterly: and shalt thou be + delivered? + +12:019:012 Have the gods of the nations delivered them which my fathers + have destroyed; as Gozan, and Haran, and Rezeph, and the + children of Eden which were in Thelasar? + +12:019:013 Where is the king of Hamath, and the king of Arpad, and the + king of the city of Sepharvaim, of Hena, and Ivah? + +12:019:014 And Hezekiah received the letter of the hand of the + messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up into the house + of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD. + +12:019:015 And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said, O LORD God of + Israel, which dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the + God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou + hast made heaven and earth. + +12:019:016 LORD, bow down thine ear, and hear: open, LORD, thine eyes, + and see: and hear the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent + him to reproach the living God. + +12:019:017 Of a truth, LORD, the kings of Assyria have destroyed the + nations and their lands, + +12:019:018 And 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. + +12:019:019 Now therefore, O LORD our God, I beseech thee, save thou us + out of his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know + that thou art the LORD God, even thou only. + +12:019:020 Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus + saith the LORD God of Israel, That which thou hast prayed to + me against Sennacherib king of Assyria I have heard. + +12:019:021 This is the word that the LORD hath spoken concerning him; The + virgin the daughter of Zion hath despised thee, and laughed + thee to scorn; the daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her head + at thee. + +12:019:022 Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom + hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? + even against the Holy One of Israel. + +12:019:023 By thy messengers thou hast reproached the LORD, and hast + said, With the multitude of my chariots I am come up to the + height of the mountains, to the sides of Lebanon, and will cut + down the tall cedar trees thereof, and the choice fir trees + thereof: and I will enter into the lodgings of his borders, + and into the forest of his Carmel. + +12:019:024 I have digged and drunk strange waters, and with the sole of + my feet have I dried up all the rivers of besieged places. + +12:019:025 Hast thou not heard long ago how I have done it, and of + ancient times that I have formed it? now have I brought it to + pass, that thou shouldest be to lay waste fenced cities into + ruinous heaps. + +12:019:026 Therefore their inhabitants were of small power, they were + dismayed and confounded; they were as the grass of the field, + and as the green herb, as the grass on the house tops, and as + corn blasted before it be grown up. + +12:019:027 But I know thy abode, and thy going out, and thy coming in, + and thy rage against me. + +12:019:028 Because thy rage against me and thy tumult is come up into + mine ears, therefore I will put my hook in thy nose, and my + bridle in thy lips, and I will turn thee back by the way by + which thou camest. + +12:019:029 And this shall be a sign unto thee, Ye shall eat this year + such things as grow of themselves, and in the second year that + which springeth of the same; and in the third year sow ye, and + reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruits thereof. + +12:019:030 And the remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah shall + yet again take root downward, and bear fruit upward. + +12:019:031 For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that + escape out of mount Zion: the zeal of the LORD of hosts shall + do this. + +12:019:032 Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the king of Assyria, + He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, + nor come before it with shield, nor cast a bank against it. + +12:019:033 By the way that he came, by the same shall he return, and + shall not come into this city, saith the LORD. + +12:019:034 For I will defend this city, to save it, for mine own sake, + and for my servant David's sake. + +12:019:035 And it came to pass that night, that the angel of the LORD + went out, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians an hundred + fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the + morning, behold, they were all dead corpses. + +12:019:036 So Sennacherib king of Assyria departed, and went and + returned, and dwelt at Nineveh. + +12:019:037 And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of + Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote + him with the sword: and they escaped into the land of Armenia. + And Esarhaddon his son reigned in his stead. + +12:020:001 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet + Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus + saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, + and not live. + +12:020:002 Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, + saying, + +12:020:003 I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before + thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that + which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore. + +12:020:004 And it came to pass, afore Isaiah was gone out into the middle + court, that the word of the LORD came to him, saying, + +12:020:005 Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus + saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy + prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on + the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD. + +12:020:006 And I will add unto thy days fifteen years; and I will deliver + thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria; and + I will defend this city for mine own sake, and for my servant + David's sake. + +12:020:007 And Isaiah said, Take a lump of figs. And they took and laid + it on the boil, and he recovered. + +12:020:008 And Hezekiah said unto Isaiah, What shall be the sign that the + LORD will heal me, and that I shall go up into the house of + the LORD the third day? + +12:020:009 And Isaiah said, This sign shalt thou have of the LORD, that + the LORD will do the thing that he hath spoken: shall the + shadow go forward ten degrees, or go back ten degrees? + +12:020:010 And Hezekiah answered, It is a light thing for the shadow to + go down ten degrees: nay, but let the shadow return backward + ten degrees. + +12:020:011 And Isaiah the prophet cried unto the LORD: and he brought the + shadow ten degrees backward, by which it had gone down in the + dial of Ahaz. + +12:020:012 At that time Berodachbaladan, the son of Baladan, king of + Babylon, sent letters and a present unto Hezekiah: for he had + heard that Hezekiah had been sick. + +12:020:013 And Hezekiah hearkened unto them, and shewed them all the + house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and + the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of + his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was + nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah + shewed them not. + +12:020:014 Then came Isaiah the prophet unto king Hezekiah, and said unto + him, What said these men? and from whence came they unto thee? + And Hezekiah said, They are come from a far country, even from + Babylon. + +12:020:015 And he said, What have they seen in thine house? And Hezekiah + answered, All the things that are in mine house have they + seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not + shewed them. + +12:020:016 And Isaiah said unto Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD. + +12:020:017 Behold, the days come, that all that is in thine house, and + that which thy fathers have laid up in store unto this day, + shall be carried into Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith + the LORD. + +12:020:018 And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt + beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the + palace of the king of Babylon. + +12:020:019 Then said Hezekiah unto Isaiah, Good is the word of the LORD + which thou hast spoken. And he said, Is it not good, if peace + and truth be in my days? + +12:020:020 And the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and all his might, and + how he made a pool, and a conduit, and brought water into the + city, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of + the kings of Judah? + +12:020:021 And Hezekiah slept with his fathers: and Manasseh his son + reigned in his stead. + +12:021:001 Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and + reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother's + name was Hephzibah. + +12:021:002 And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, after + the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out before + the children of Israel. + +12:021:003 For he built up again the high places which Hezekiah his + father had destroyed; and he reared up altars for Baal, and + made a grove, as did Ahab king of Israel; and worshipped all + the host of heaven, and served them. + +12:021:004 And he built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the + LORD said, In Jerusalem will I put my name. + +12:021:005 And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two + courts of the house of the LORD. + +12:021:006 And he made his son pass through the fire, and observed times, + and used enchantments, and dealt with familiar spirits and + wizards: he wrought much wickedness in the sight of the LORD, + to provoke him to anger. + +12:021:007 And he set a graven image of the grove that he had made in the + house, of which the LORD said to David, and to Solomon his + son, In this house, and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out + of all tribes of Israel, will I put my name for ever: + +12:021:008 Neither will I make the feet of Israel move any more out of + the land which I gave their fathers; only if they will observe + to do according to all that I have commanded them, and + according to all the law that my servant Moses commanded them. + +12:021:009 But they hearkened not: and Manasseh seduced them to do more + evil than did the nations whom the LORD destroyed before the + children of Israel. + +12:021:010 And the LORD spake by his servants the prophets, saying, + +12:021:011 Because Manasseh king of Judah hath done these abominations, + and hath done wickedly above all that the Amorites did, which + were before him, and hath made Judah also to sin with his + idols: + +12:021:012 Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Behold, I am + bringing such evil upon Jerusalem and Judah, that whosoever + heareth of it, both his ears shall tingle. + +12:021:013 And I will stretch over Jerusalem the line of Samaria, and the + plummet of the house of Ahab: and I will wipe Jerusalem as a + man wipeth a dish, wiping it, and turning it upside down. + +12:021:014 And I will forsake the remnant of mine inheritance, and + deliver them into the hand of their enemies; and they shall + become a prey and a spoil to all their enemies; + +12:021:015 Because they have done that which was evil in my sight, and + have provoked me to anger, since the day their fathers came + forth out of Egypt, even unto this day. + +12:021:016 Moreover Manasseh shed innocent blood very much, till he had + filled Jerusalem from one end to another; beside his sin + wherewith he made Judah to sin, in doing that which was evil + in the sight of the LORD. + +12:021:017 Now the rest of the acts of Manasseh, and all that he did, and + his sin that he sinned, are they not written in the book of + the chronicles of the kings of Judah? + +12:021:018 And Manasseh slept with his fathers, and was buried in the + garden of his own house, in the garden of Uzza: and Amon his + son reigned in his stead. + +12:021:019 Amon was twenty and two years old when he began to reign, and + he reigned two years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was + Meshullemeth, the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah. + +12:021:020 And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as + his father Manasseh did. + +12:021:021 And he walked in all the way that his father walked in, and + served the idols that his father served, and worshipped them: + +12:021:022 And he forsook the LORD God of his fathers, and walked not in + the way of the LORD. + +12:021:023 And the servants of Amon conspired against him, and slew the + king in his own house. + +12:021:024 And the people of the land slew all them that had conspired + against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his + son king in his stead. + +12:021:025 Now the rest of the acts of Amon which he did, are they not + written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? + +12:021:026 And he was buried in his sepulchre in the garden of Uzza: and + Josiah his son reigned in his stead. + +12:022:001 Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he + reigned thirty and one years in Jerusalem. And his mother's + name was Jedidah, the daughter of Adaiah of Boscath. + +12:022:002 And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and + walked in all the way of David his father, and turned not + aside to the right hand or to the left. + +12:022:003 And it came to pass in the eighteenth year of king Josiah, + that the king sent Shaphan the son of Azaliah, the son of + Meshullam, the scribe, to the house of the LORD, saying, + +12:022:004 Go up to Hilkiah the high priest, that he may sum the silver + which is brought into the house of the LORD, which the keepers + of the door have gathered of the people: + +12:022:005 And let them deliver it into the hand of the doers of the + work, that have the oversight of the house of the LORD: and + let them give it to the doers of the work which is in the + house of the LORD, to repair the breaches of the house, + +12:022:006 Unto carpenters, and builders, and masons, and to buy timber + and hewn stone to repair the house. + +12:022:007 Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money + that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt + faithfully. + +12:022:008 And Hilkiah the high priest said unto Shaphan the scribe, I + have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD. And + Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan, and he read it. + +12:022:009 And Shaphan the scribe came to the king, and brought the king + word again, and said, Thy servants have gathered the money + that was found in the house, and have delivered it into the + hand of them that do the work, that have the oversight of the + house of the LORD. + +12:022:010 And Shaphan the scribe shewed the king, saying, Hilkiah the + priest hath delivered me a book. And Shaphan read it before + the king. + +12:022:011 And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the + book of the law, that he rent his clothes. + +12:022:012 And the king commanded Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam the son + of Shaphan, and Achbor the son of Michaiah, and Shaphan the + scribe, and Asahiah a servant of the king's, saying, + +12:022:013 Go ye, enquire of the LORD for me, and for the people, and for + all Judah, concerning the words of this book that is found: + for great is the wrath of the LORD that is kindled against us, + because our fathers have not hearkened unto the words of this + book, to do according unto all that which is written + concerning us. + +12:022:014 So Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam, and Achbor, and Shaphan, + and Asahiah, went unto Huldah the prophetess, the wife of + Shallum the son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, keeper of the + wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the college;) and + they communed with her. + +12:022:015 And she said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, + Tell the man that sent you to me, + +12:022:016 Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon this + place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, even all the words of + the book which the king of Judah hath read: + +12:022:017 Because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto + other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the + works of their hands; therefore my wrath shall be kindled + against this place, and shall not be quenched. + +12:022:018 But to the king of Judah which sent you to enquire of the + LORD, thus shall ye say to him, Thus saith the LORD God of + Israel, As touching the words which thou hast heard; + +12:022:019 Because thine heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thyself + before the LORD, when thou heardest what I spake against this + place, and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should + become a desolation and a curse, and hast rent thy clothes, + and wept before me; I also have heard thee, saith the LORD. + +12:022:020 Behold therefore, I will gather thee unto thy fathers, and + thou shalt be gathered into thy grave in peace; and thine eyes + shall not see all the evil which I will bring upon this place. + And they brought the king word again. + +12:023:001 And the king sent, and they gathered unto him all the elders + of Judah and of Jerusalem. + +12:023:002 And the king went up into the house of the LORD, and all the + men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him, + and the priests, and the prophets, and all the people, both + small and great: and he read in their ears all the words of + the book of the covenant which was found in the house of the + LORD. + +12:023:003 And the king stood by a pillar, and made a covenant before the + LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments and + his testimonies and his statutes with all their heart and all + their soul, to perform the words of this covenant that were + written in this book. And all the people stood to the + covenant. + +12:023:004 And the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, and the + priests of the second order, and the keepers of the door, to + bring forth out of the temple of the LORD all the vessels that + were made for Baal, and for the grove, and for all the host of + heaven: and he burned them without Jerusalem in the fields of + Kidron, and carried the ashes of them unto Bethel. + +12:023:005 And he put down the idolatrous priests, whom the kings of + Judah had ordained to burn incense in the high places in the + cities of Judah, and in the places round about Jerusalem; them + also that burned incense unto Baal, to the sun, and to the + moon, and to the planets, and to all the host of heaven. + +12:023:006 And he brought out the grove from the house of the LORD, + without Jerusalem, unto the brook Kidron, and burned it at the + brook Kidron, and stamped it small to powder, and cast the + powder thereof upon the graves of the children of the people. + +12:023:007 And he brake down the houses of the sodomites, that were by + the house of the LORD, where the women wove hangings for the + grove. + +12:023:008 And he brought all the priests out of the cities of Judah, and + defiled the high places where the priests had burned incense, + from Geba to Beersheba, and brake down the high places of the + gates that were in the entering in of the gate of Joshua the + governor of the city, which were on a man's left hand at the + gate of the city. + +12:023:009 Nevertheless the priests of the high places came not up to the + altar of the LORD in Jerusalem, but they did eat of the + unleavened bread among their brethren. + +12:023:010 And he defiled Topheth, which is in the valley of the children + of Hinnom, that no man might make his son or his daughter to + pass through the fire to Molech. + +12:023:011 And he took away the horses that the kings of Judah had given + to the sun, at the entering in of the house of the LORD, by + the chamber of Nathanmelech the chamberlain, which was in the + suburbs, and burned the chariots of the sun with fire. + +12:023:012 And the altars that were on the top of the upper chamber of + Ahaz, which the kings of Judah had made, and the altars which + Manasseh had made in the two courts of the house of the LORD, + did the king beat down, and brake them down from thence, and + cast the dust of them into the brook Kidron. + +12:023:013 And the high places that were before Jerusalem, which were on + the right hand of the mount of corruption, which Solomon the + king of Israel had builded for Ashtoreth the abomination of + the Zidonians, and for Chemosh the abomination of the + Moabites, and for Milcom the abomination of the children of + Ammon, did the king defile. + +12:023:014 And he brake in pieces the images, and cut down the groves, + and filled their places with the bones of men. + +12:023:015 Moreover the altar that was at Bethel, and the high place + which Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin, had + made, both that altar and the high place he brake down, and + burned the high place, and stamped it small to powder, and + burned the grove. + +12:023:016 And as Josiah turned himself, he spied the sepulchres that + were there in the mount, and sent, and took the bones out of + the sepulchres, and burned them upon the altar, and polluted + it, according to the word of the LORD which the man of God + proclaimed, who proclaimed these words. + +12:023:017 Then he said, What title is that that I see? And the men of + the city told him, It is the sepulchre of the man of God, + which came from Judah, and proclaimed these things that thou + hast done against the altar of Bethel. + +12:023:018 And he said, Let him alone; let no man move his bones. So they + let his bones alone, with the bones of the prophet that came + out of Samaria. + +12:023:019 And all the houses also of the high places that were in the + cities of Samaria, which the kings of Israel had made to + provoke the Lord to anger, Josiah took away, and did to them + according to all the acts that he had done in Bethel. + +12:023:020 And he slew all the priests of the high places that were there + upon the altars, and burned men's bones upon them, and + returned to Jerusalem. + +12:023:021 And the king commanded all the people, saying, Keep the + passover unto the LORD your God, as it is written in the book + of this covenant. + +12:023:022 Surely there was not holden such a passover from the days of + the judges that judged Israel, nor in all the days of the + kings of Israel, nor of the kings of Judah; + +12:023:023 But in the eighteenth year of king Josiah, wherein this + passover was holden to the LORD in Jerusalem. + +12:023:024 Moreover the workers with familiar spirits, and the wizards, + and the images, and the idols, and all the abominations that + were spied in the land of Judah and in Jerusalem, did Josiah + put away, that he might perform the words of the law which + were written in the book that Hilkiah the priest found in the + house of the LORD. + +12:023:025 And like unto him was there no king before him, that turned to + the LORD with all his heart, and with all his soul, and with + all his might, according to all the law of Moses; neither + after him arose there any like him. + +12:023:026 Notwithstanding the LORD turned not from the fierceness of his + great wrath, wherewith his anger was kindled against Judah, + because of all the provocations that Manasseh had provoked him + withal. + +12:023:027 And the LORD said, I will remove Judah also out of my sight, + as I have removed Israel, and will cast off this city + Jerusalem which I have chosen, and the house of which I said, + My name shall be there. + +12:023:028 Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and all that he did, are + they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of + Judah? + +12:023:029 In his days Pharaohnechoh king of Egypt went up against the + king of Assyria to the river Euphrates: and king Josiah went + against him; and he slew him at Megiddo, when he had seen him. + +12:023:030 And his servants carried him in a chariot dead from Megiddo, + and brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own + sepulchre. And the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of + Josiah, and anointed him, and made him king in his father's + stead. + +12:023:031 Jehoahaz was twenty and three years old when he began to + reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. And his + mother's name was Hamutal, the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah. + +12:023:032 And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, + according to all that his fathers had done. + +12:023:033 And Pharaohnechoh put him in bands at Riblah in the land of + Hamath, that he might not reign in Jerusalem; and put the land + to a tribute of an hundred talents of silver, and a talent of + gold. + +12:023:034 And Pharaohnechoh made Eliakim the son of Josiah king in the + room of Josiah his father, and turned his name to Jehoiakim, + and took Jehoahaz away: and he came to Egypt, and died there. + +12:023:035 And Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh; but he + taxed the land to give the money according to the commandment + of Pharaoh: he exacted the silver and the gold of the people + of the land, of every one according to his taxation, to give + it unto Pharaohnechoh. + +12:023:036 Jehoiakim was twenty and five years old when he began to + reign; and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And his + mother's name was Zebudah, the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah. + +12:023:037 And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, + according to all that his fathers had done. + +12:024:001 In his days Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and + Jehoiakim became his servant three years: then he turned and + rebelled against him. + +12:024:002 And the LORD sent against him bands of the Chaldees, and bands + of the Syrians, and bands of the Moabites, and bands of the + children of Ammon, and sent them against Judah to destroy it, + according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by his + servants the prophets. + +12:024:003 Surely at the commandment of the LORD came this upon Judah, to + remove them out of his sight, for the sins of Manasseh, + according to all that he did; + +12:024:004 And also for the innocent blood that he shed: for he filled + Jerusalem with innocent blood; which the LORD would not + pardon. + +12:024:005 Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and all that he did, + are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the + kings of Judah? + +12:024:006 So Jehoiakim slept with his fathers: and Jehoiachin his son + reigned in his stead. + +12:024:007 And the king of Egypt came not again any more out of his land: + for the king of Babylon had taken from the river of Egypt unto + the river Euphrates all that pertained to the king of Egypt. + +12:024:008 Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he began to reign, and + he reigned in Jerusalem three months. And his mother's name + was Nehushta, the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem. + +12:024:009 And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, + according to all that his father had done. + +12:024:010 At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon + came up against Jerusalem, and the city was besieged. + +12:024:011 And Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came against the city, and + his servants did besiege it. + +12:024:012 And Jehoiachin the king of Judah went out to the king of + Babylon, he, and his mother, and his servants, and his + princes, and his officers: and the king of Babylon took him in + the eighth year of his reign. + +12:024:013 And he carried out thence all the treasures of the house of + the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house, and cut in + pieces all the vessels of gold which Solomon king of Israel + had made in the temple of the LORD, as the LORD had said. + +12:024:014 And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and + all the mighty men of valour, even ten thousand captives, and + all the craftsmen and smiths: none remained, save the poorest + sort of the people of the land. + +12:024:015 And he carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon, and the king's + mother, and the king's wives, and his officers, and the mighty + of the land, those carried he into captivity from Jerusalem to + Babylon. + +12:024:016 And all the men of might, even seven thousand, and craftsmen + and smiths a thousand, all that were strong and apt for war, + even them the king of Babylon brought captive to Babylon. + +12:024:017 And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his father's brother + king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah. + +12:024:018 Zedekiah was twenty and one years old when he began to reign, + and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And his mother's + name was Hamutal, the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah. + +12:024:019 And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, + according to all that Jehoiakim had done. + +12:024:020 For through the anger of the LORD it came to pass in Jerusalem + and Judah, until he had cast them out from his presence, that + Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon. + +12:025:001 And it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign, in the + tenth month, in the tenth day of the month, that + Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came, he, and all his host, + against Jerusalem, and pitched against it; and they built + forts against it round about. + +12:025:002 And the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king + Zedekiah. + +12:025:003 And on the ninth day of the fourth month the famine prevailed + in the city, and there was no bread for the people of the + land. + +12:025:004 And the city was broken up, and all the men of war fled by + night by the way of the gate between two walls, which is by + the king's garden: (now the Chaldees were against the city + round about:) and the king went the way toward the plain. + +12:025:005 And the army of the Chaldees pursued after the king, and + overtook him in the plains of Jericho: and all his army were + scattered from him. + +12:025:006 So they took the king, and brought him up to the king of + Babylon to Riblah; and they gave judgment upon him. + +12:025:007 And they slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and put + out the eyes of Zedekiah, and bound him with fetters of brass, + and carried him to Babylon. + +12:025:008 And in the fifth month, on the seventh day of the month, which + is the nineteenth year of king Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, + came Nebuzaradan, captain of the guard, a servant of the king + of Babylon, unto Jerusalem: + +12:025:009 And he burnt the house of the LORD, and the king's house, and + all the houses of Jerusalem, and every great man's house burnt + he with fire. + +12:025:010 And all the army of the Chaldees, that were with the captain + of the guard, brake down the walls of Jerusalem round about. + +12:025:011 Now the rest of the people that were left in the city, and the + fugitives that fell away to the king of Babylon, with the + remnant of the multitude, did Nebuzaradan the captain of the + guard carry away. + +12:025:012 But the captain of the guard left of the door of the poor of + the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen. + +12:025:013 And the pillars of brass that were in the house of the LORD, + and the bases, and the brasen sea that was in the house of the + LORD, did the Chaldees break in pieces, and carried the brass + of them to Babylon. + +12:025:014 And the pots, and the shovels, and the snuffers, and the + spoons, and all the vessels of brass wherewith they + ministered, took they away. + +12:025:015 And the firepans, and the bowls, and such things as were of + gold, in gold, and of silver, in silver, the captain of the + guard took away. + +12:025:016 The two pillars, one sea, and the bases which Solomon had made + for the house of the LORD; the brass of all these vessels was + without weight. + +12:025:017 The height of the one pillar was eighteen cubits, and the + chapiter upon it was brass: and the height of the chapiter + three cubits; and the wreathen work, and pomegranates upon the + chapiter round about, all of brass: and like unto these had + the second pillar with wreathen work. + +12:025:018 And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, + and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the + door: + +12:025:019 And out of the city he took an officer that was set over the + men of war, and five men of them that were in the king's + presence, which were found in the city, and the principal + scribe of the host, which mustered the people of the land, and + threescore men of the people of the land that were found in + the city: + +12:025:020 And Nebuzaradan captain of the guard took these, and brought + them to the king of Babylon to Riblah: + +12:025:021 And the king of Babylon smote them, and slew them at Riblah in + the land of Hamath. So Judah was carried away out of their + land. + +12:025:022 And as for the people that remained in the land of Judah, whom + Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had left, even over them he + made Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, ruler. + +12:025:023 And when all the captains of the armies, they and their men, + heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah governor, + there came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of + Nethaniah, and Johanan the son of Careah, and Seraiah the son + of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of a + Maachathite, they and their men. + +12:025:024 And Gedaliah sware to them, and to their men, and said unto + them, Fear not to be the servants of the Chaldees: dwell in + the land, and serve the king of Babylon; and it shall be well + with you. + +12:025:025 But it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son + of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, came, + and ten men with him, and smote Gedaliah, that he died, and + the Jews and the Chaldees that were with him at Mizpah. + +12:025:026 And all the people, both small and great, and the captains of + the armies, arose, and came to Egypt: for they were afraid of + the Chaldees. + +12:025:027 And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the + captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, + on the seven and twentieth day of the month, that Evilmerodach + king of Babylon in the year that he began to reign did lift up + the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah out of prison; + +12:025:028 And he spake kindly to him, and set his throne above the + throne of the kings that were with him in Babylon; + +12:025:029 And changed his prison garments: and he did eat bread + continually before him all the days of his life. + +12:025:030 And his allowance was a continual allowance given him of the + king, a daily rate for every day, all the days of his life. + +Book 13 1 Chronicles + +13:001:001 Adam, Sheth, Enosh, + +13:001:002 Kenan, Mahalaleel, Jered, + +13:001:003 Henoch, Methuselah, Lamech, + +13:001:004 Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. + +13:001:005 The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, + and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras. + +13:001:006 And the sons of Gomer; Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah. + +13:001:007 And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and + Dodanim. + +13:001:008 The sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. + +13:001:009 And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabta, and + Raamah, and Sabtecha. And the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and + Dedan. + +13:001:010 And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be mighty upon the earth. + +13:001:011 And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and + Naphtuhim, + +13:001:012 And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (of whom came the Philistines,) + and Caphthorim. + +13:001:013 And Canaan begat Zidon his firstborn, and Heth, + +13:001:014 The Jebusite also, and the Amorite, and the Girgashite, + +13:001:015 And the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite, + +13:001:016 And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite. + +13:001:017 The sons of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and + Aram, and Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Meshech. + +13:001:018 And Arphaxad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber. + +13:001:019 And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was + Peleg; because in his days the earth was divided: and his + brother's name was Joktan. + +13:001:020 And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and + Jerah, + +13:001:021 Hadoram also, and Uzal, and Diklah, + +13:001:022 And Ebal, and Abimael, and Sheba, + +13:001:023 And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of + Joktan. + +13:001:024 Shem, Arphaxad, Shelah, + +13:001:025 Eber, Peleg, Reu, + +13:001:026 Serug, Nahor, Terah, + +13:001:027 Abram; the same is Abraham. + +13:001:028 The sons of Abraham; Isaac, and Ishmael. + +13:001:029 These are their generations: The firstborn of Ishmael, + Nebaioth; then Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam, + +13:001:030 Mishma, and Dumah, Massa, Hadad, and Tema, + +13:001:031 Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These are the sons of Ishmael. + +13:001:032 Now the sons of Keturah, Abraham's concubine: she bare Zimran, + and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah. And + the sons of Jokshan; Sheba, and Dedan. + +13:001:033 And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Henoch, and + Abida, and Eldaah. All these are the sons of Keturah. + +13:001:034 And Abraham begat Isaac. The sons of Isaac; Esau and Israel. + +13:001:035 The sons of Esau; Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush, and Jaalam, and + Korah. + +13:001:036 The sons of Eliphaz; Teman, and Omar, Zephi, and Gatam, Kenaz, + and Timna, and Amalek. + +13:001:037 The sons of Reuel; Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. + +13:001:038 And the sons of Seir; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, + and Dishon, and Ezar, and Dishan. + +13:001:039 And the sons of Lotan; Hori, and Homam: and Timna was Lotan's + sister. + +13:001:040 The sons of Shobal; Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and + Onam. and the sons of Zibeon; Aiah, and Anah. + +13:001:041 The sons of Anah; Dishon. And the sons of Dishon; Amram, and + Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran. + +13:001:042 The sons of Ezer; Bilhan, and Zavan, and Jakan. The sons of + Dishan; Uz, and Aran. + +13:001:043 Now these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom + before any king reigned over the children of Israel; Bela the + son of Beor: and the name of his city was Dinhabah. + +13:001:044 And when Bela was dead, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah + reigned in his stead. + +13:001:045 And when Jobab was dead, Husham of the land of the Temanites + reigned in his stead. + +13:001:046 And when Husham was dead, Hadad the son of Bedad, which smote + Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the + name of his city was Avith. + +13:001:047 And when Hadad was dead, Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his + stead. + +13:001:048 And when Samlah was dead, Shaul of Rehoboth by the river + reigned in his stead. + +13:001:049 And when Shaul was dead, Baalhanan the son of Achbor reigned + in his stead. + +13:001:050 And when Baalhanan was dead, Hadad reigned in his stead: and + the name of his city was Pai; and his wife's name was + Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. + +13:001:051 Hadad died also. And the dukes of Edom were; duke Timnah, duke + Aliah, duke Jetheth, + +13:001:052 Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon, + +13:001:053 Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar, + +13:001:054 Duke Magdiel, duke Iram. These are the dukes of Edom. + +13:002:001 These are the sons of Israel; Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, + Issachar, and Zebulun, + +13:002:002 Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. + +13:002:003 The sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah: which three were + born unto him of the daughter of Shua the Canaanitess. And Er, + the firstborn of Judah, was evil in the sight of the LORD; and + he slew him. + +13:002:004 And Tamar his daughter in law bore him Pharez and Zerah. All + the sons of Judah were five. + +13:002:005 The sons of Pharez; Hezron, and Hamul. + +13:002:006 And the sons of Zerah; Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and + Calcol, and Dara: five of them in all. + +13:002:007 And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who + transgressed in the thing accursed. + +13:002:008 And the sons of Ethan; Azariah. + +13:002:009 The sons also of Hezron, that were born unto him; Jerahmeel, + and Ram, and Chelubai. + +13:002:010 And Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon, prince + of the children of Judah; + +13:002:011 And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz, + +13:002:012 And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse, + +13:002:013 And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, + and Shimma the third, + +13:002:014 Nethaneel the fourth, Raddai the fifth, + +13:002:015 Ozem the sixth, David the seventh: + +13:002:016 Whose sisters were Zeruiah, and Abigail. And the sons of + Zeruiah; Abishai, and Joab, and Asahel, three. + +13:002:017 And Abigail bare Amasa: and the father of Amasa was Jether the + Ishmeelite. + +13:002:018 And Caleb the son of Hezron begat children of Azubah his wife, + and of Jerioth: her sons are these; Jesher, and Shobab, and + Ardon. + +13:002:019 And when Azubah was dead, Caleb took unto him Ephrath, which + bare him Hur. + +13:002:020 And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezaleel. + +13:002:021 And afterward Hezron went in to the daughter of Machir the + father of Gilead, whom he married when he was threescore years + old; and she bare him Segub. + +13:002:022 And Segub begat Jair, who had three and twenty cities in the + land of Gilead. + +13:002:023 And he took Geshur, and Aram, with the towns of Jair, from + them, with Kenath, and the towns thereof, even threescore + cities. All these belonged to the sons of Machir the father of + Gilead. + +13:002:024 And after that Hezron was dead in Calebephratah, then Abiah + Hezron's wife bare him Ashur the father of Tekoa. + +13:002:025 And the sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were, Ram + the firstborn, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, and Ahijah. + +13:002:026 Jerahmeel had also another wife, whose name was Atarah; she + was the mother of Onam. + +13:002:027 And the sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel were, Maaz, and + Jamin, and Eker. + +13:002:028 And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of + Shammai; Nadab and Abishur. + +13:002:029 And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail, and she bare + him Ahban, and Molid. + +13:002:030 And the sons of Nadab; Seled, and Appaim: but Seled died + without children. + +13:002:031 And the sons of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons of Ishi; Sheshan. + And the children of Sheshan; Ahlai. + +13:002:032 And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and + Jonathan: and Jether died without children. + +13:002:033 And the sons of Jonathan; Peleth, and Zaza. These were the + sons of Jerahmeel. + +13:002:034 Now Sheshan had no sons, but daughters. And Sheshan had a + servant, an Egyptian, whose name was Jarha. + +13:002:035 And Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant to wife; + and she bare him Attai. + +13:002:036 And Attai begat Nathan, and Nathan begat Zabad, + +13:002:037 And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed, + +13:002:038 And Obed begat Jehu, and Jehu begat Azariah, + +13:002:039 And Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah, + +13:002:040 And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum, + +13:002:041 And Shallum begat Jekamiah, and Jekamiah begat Elishama. + +13:002:042 Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel were, Mesha his + firstborn, which was the father of Ziph; and the sons of + Mareshah the father of Hebron. + +13:002:043 And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and + Shema. + +13:002:044 And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat + Shammai. + +13:002:045 And the son of Shammai was Maon: and Maon was the father of + Bethzur. + +13:002:046 And Ephah, Caleb's concubine, bare Haran, and Moza, and Gazez: + and Haran begat Gazez. + +13:002:047 And the sons of Jahdai; Regem, and Jotham, and Gesham, and + Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph. + +13:002:048 Maachah, Caleb's concubine, bare Sheber, and Tirhanah. + +13:002:049 She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father + of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of + Caleb was Achsa. + +13:002:050 These were the sons of Caleb the son of Hur, the firstborn of + Ephratah; Shobal the father of Kirjathjearim. + +13:002:051 Salma the father of Bethlehem, Hareph the father of Bethgader. + +13:002:052 And Shobal the father of Kirjathjearim had sons; Haroeh, and + half of the Manahethites. + +13:002:053 And the families of Kirjathjearim; the Ithrites, and the + Puhites, and the Shumathites, and the Mishraites; of them came + the Zareathites, and the Eshtaulites, + +13:002:054 The sons of Salma; Bethlehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, + the house of Joab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites. + +13:002:055 And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the + Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and Suchathites. These are the + Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of + Rechab. + +13:003:001 Now these were the sons of David, which were born unto him in + Hebron; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the + second Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess: + +13:003:002 The third, Absalom the son of Maachah the daughter of Talmai + king of Geshur: the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith: + +13:003:003 The fifth, Shephatiah of Abital: the sixth, Ithream by Eglah + his wife. + +13:003:004 These six were born unto him in Hebron; and there he reigned + seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty + and three years. + +13:003:005 And these were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, + and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bathshua the daughter of + Ammiel: + +13:003:006 Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet, + +13:003:007 And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia, + +13:003:008 And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine. + +13:003:009 These were all the sons of David, beside the sons of the + concubines, and Tamar their sister. + +13:003:010 And Solomon's son was Rehoboam, Abia his son, Asa his son, + Jehoshaphat his son, + +13:003:011 Joram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son, + +13:003:012 Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son, + +13:003:013 Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son, + +13:003:014 Amon his son, Josiah his son. + +13:003:015 And the sons of Josiah were, the firstborn Johanan, the second + Jehoiakim, the third Zedekiah, the fourth Shallum. + +13:003:016 And the sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son. + +13:003:017 And the sons of Jeconiah; Assir, Salathiel his son, + +13:003:018 Malchiram also, and Pedaiah, and Shenazar, Jecamiah, Hoshama, + and Nedabiah. + +13:003:019 And the sons of Pedaiah were, Zerubbabel, and Shimei: and the + sons of Zerubbabel; Meshullam, and Hananiah, and Shelomith + their sister: + +13:003:020 And Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, + Jushabhesed, five. + +13:003:021 And the sons of Hananiah; Pelatiah, and Jesaiah: the sons of + Rephaiah, the sons of Arnan, the sons of Obadiah, the sons of + Shechaniah. + +13:003:022 And the sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah: and the sons of + Shemaiah; Hattush, and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and + Shaphat, six. + +13:003:023 And the sons of Neariah; Elioenai, and Hezekiah, and Azrikam, + three. + +13:003:024 And the sons of Elioenai were, Hodaiah, and Eliashib, and + Pelaiah, and Akkub, and Johanan, and Dalaiah, and Anani, + seven. + +13:004:001 The sons of Judah; Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and + Shobal. + +13:004:002 And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath; and Jahath begat + Ahumai, and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites. + +13:004:003 And these were of the father of Etam; Jezreel, and Ishma, and + Idbash: and the name of their sister was Hazelelponi: + +13:004:004 And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. + These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the + father of Bethlehem. + +13:004:005 And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah. + +13:004:006 And Naarah bare him Ahuzam, and Hepher, and Temeni, and + Haahashtari. These were the sons of Naarah. + +13:004:007 And the sons of Helah were, Zereth, and Jezoar, and Ethnan. + +13:004:008 And Coz begat Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel + the son of Harum. + +13:004:009 And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his + mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with + sorrow. + +13:004:010 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou + wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine + hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from + evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that + which he requested. + +13:004:011 And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, which was the + father of Eshton. + +13:004:012 And Eshton begat Bethrapha, and Paseah, and Tehinnah the + father of Irnahash. These are the men of Rechah. + +13:004:013 And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of + Othniel; Hathath. + +13:004:014 And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father + of the valley of Charashim; for they were craftsmen. + +13:004:015 And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh; Iru, Elah, and + Naam: and the sons of Elah, even Kenaz. + +13:004:016 And the sons of Jehaleleel; Ziph, and Ziphah, Tiria, and + Asareel. + +13:004:017 And the sons of Ezra were, Jether, and Mered, and Epher, and + Jalon: and she bare Miriam, and Shammai, and Ishbah the father + of Eshtemoa. + +13:004:018 And his wife Jehudijah bare Jered the father of Gedor, and + Heber the father of Socho, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah. + And these are the sons of Bithiah the daughter of Pharaoh, + which Mered took. + +13:004:019 And the sons of his wife Hodiah the sister of Naham, the + father of Keilah the Garmite, and Eshtemoa the Maachathite. + +13:004:020 And the sons of Shimon were, Amnon, and Rinnah, Benhanan, and + Tilon. And the sons of Ishi were, Zoheth, and Benzoheth. + +13:004:021 The sons of Shelah the son of Judah were, Er the father of + Lecah, and Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of + the house of them that wrought fine linen, of the house of + Ashbea, + +13:004:022 And Jokim, and the men of Chozeba, and Joash, and Saraph, who + had the dominion in Moab, and Jashubilehem. And these are + ancient things. + +13:004:023 These were the potters, and those that dwelt among plants and + hedges: there they dwelt with the king for his work. + +13:004:024 The sons of Simeon were, Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and + Shaul: + +13:004:025 Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son. + +13:004:026 And the sons of Mishma; Hamuel his son, Zacchur his son, + Shimei his son. + +13:004:027 And Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters: but his + brethren had not many children, neither did all their family + multiply, like to the children of Judah. + +13:004:028 And they dwelt at Beersheba, and Moladah, and Hazarshual, + +13:004:029 And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad, + +13:004:030 And at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag, + +13:004:031 And at Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusim, and at Bethbirei, and at + Shaaraim. These were their cities unto the reign of David. + +13:004:032 And their villages were, Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, + and Ashan, five cities: + +13:004:033 And all their villages that were round about the same cities, + unto Baal. These were their habitations, and their genealogy. + +13:004:034 And Meshobab, and Jamlech, and Joshah, the son of Amaziah, + +13:004:035 And Joel, and Jehu the son of Josibiah, the son of Seraiah, + the son of Asiel, + +13:004:036 And Elioenai, and Jaakobah, and Jeshohaiah, and Asaiah, and + Adiel, and Jesimiel, and Benaiah, + +13:004:037 And Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of + Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah; + +13:004:038 These mentioned by their names were princes in their families: + and the house of their fathers increased greatly. + +13:004:039 And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east + side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks. + +13:004:040 And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, + and quiet, and peaceable; for they of Ham had dwelt there of + old. + +13:004:041 And these written by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of + Judah, and smote their tents, and the habitations that were + found there, and destroyed them utterly unto this day, and + dwelt in their rooms: because there was pasture there for + their flocks. + +13:004:042 And some of them, even of the sons of Simeon, five hundred + men, went to mount Seir, having for their captains Pelatiah, + and Neariah, and Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi. + +13:004:043 And they smote the rest of the Amalekites that were escaped, + and dwelt there unto this day. + +13:005:001 Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was + the firstborn; but forasmuch as he defiled his father's bed, + his birthright was given unto the sons of Joseph the son of + Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the + birthright. + +13:005:002 For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the + chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph's:) + +13:005:003 The sons, I say, of Reuben the firstborn of Israel were, + Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. + +13:005:004 The sons of Joel; Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his + son, + +13:005:005 Micah his son, Reaia his son, Baal his son, + +13:005:006 Beerah his son, whom Tilgathpilneser king of Assyria carried + away captive: he was prince of the Reubenites. + +13:005:007 And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of + their generations was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and + Zechariah, + +13:005:008 And Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, + who dwelt in Aroer, even unto Nebo and Baalmeon: + +13:005:009 And eastward he inhabited unto the entering in of the + wilderness from the river Euphrates: because their cattle were + multiplied in the land of Gilead. + +13:005:010 And in the days of Saul they made war with the Hagarites, who + fell by their hand: and they dwelt in their tents throughout + all the east land of Gilead. + +13:005:011 And the children of Gad dwelt over against them, in the land + of Bashan unto Salcah: + +13:005:012 Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat + in Bashan. + +13:005:013 And their brethren of the house of their fathers were, + Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and + Zia, and Heber, seven. + +13:005:014 These are the children of Abihail the son of Huri, the son of + Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of + Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz; + +13:005:015 Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house of + their fathers. + +13:005:016 And they dwelt in Gilead in Bashan, and in her towns, and in + all the suburbs of Sharon, upon their borders. + +13:005:017 All these were reckoned by genealogies in the days of Jotham + king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam king of Israel. + +13:005:018 The sons of Reuben, and the Gadites, and half the tribe of + Manasseh, of valiant men, men able to bear buckler and sword, + and to shoot with bow, and skilful in war, were four and forty + thousand seven hundred and threescore, that went out to the + war. + +13:005:019 And they made war with the Hagarites, with Jetur, and Nephish, + and Nodab. + +13:005:020 And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were + delivered into their hand, and all that were with them: for + they cried to God in the battle, and he was intreated of them; + because they put their trust in him. + +13:005:021 And they took away their cattle; of their camels fifty + thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of + asses two thousand, and of men an hundred thousand. + +13:005:022 For there fell down many slain, because the war was of God. + And they dwelt in their steads until the captivity. + +13:005:023 And the children of the half tribe of Manasseh dwelt in the + land: they increased from Bashan unto Baalhermon and Senir, + and unto mount Hermon. + +13:005:024 And these were the heads of the house of their fathers, even + Epher, and Ishi, and Eliel, and Azriel, and Jeremiah, and + Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty men of valour, famous men, and + heads of the house of their fathers. + +13:005:025 And they transgressed against the God of their fathers, and + went a whoring after the gods of the people of the land, whom + God destroyed before them. + +13:005:026 And the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of + Assyria, and the spirit of Tilgathpilneser king of Assyria, + and he carried them away, even the Reubenites, and the + Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, and brought them unto + Halah, and Habor, and Hara, and to the river Gozan, unto this + day. + +13:006:001 The sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. + +13:006:002 And the sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel. + +13:006:003 And the children of Amram; Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. The + sons also of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. + +13:006:004 Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua, + +13:006:005 And Abishua begat Bukki, and Bukki begat Uzzi, + +13:006:006 And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth, + +13:006:007 Meraioth begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub, + +13:006:008 And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz, + +13:006:009 And Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan, + +13:006:010 And Johanan begat Azariah, (he it is that executed the + priest's office in the temple that Solomon built in + Jerusalem:) + +13:006:011 And Azariah begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub, + +13:006:012 And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum, + +13:006:013 And Shallum begat Hilkiah, and Hilkiah begat Azariah, + +13:006:014 And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak, + +13:006:015 And Jehozadak went into captivity, when the LORD carried away + Judah and Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar. + +13:006:016 The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. + +13:006:017 And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and + Shimei. + +13:006:018 And the sons of Kohath were, Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and + Uzziel. + +13:006:019 The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. And these are the + families of the Levites according to their fathers. + +13:006:020 Of Gershom; Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son, + +13:006:021 Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeaterai his son. + +13:006:022 The sons of Kohath; Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir + his son, + +13:006:023 Elkanah his son, and Ebiasaph his son, and Assir his son, + +13:006:024 Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his + son. + +13:006:025 And the sons of Elkanah; Amasai, and Ahimoth. + +13:006:026 As for Elkanah: the sons of Elkanah; Zophai his son, and + Nahath his son, + +13:006:027 Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son. + +13:006:028 And the sons of Samuel; the firstborn Vashni, and Abiah. + +13:006:029 The sons of Merari; Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzza + his son, + +13:006:030 Shimea his son, Haggiah his son, Asaiah his son. + +13:006:031 And these are they whom David set over the service of song in + the house of the LORD, after that the ark had rest. + +13:006:032 And they ministered before the dwelling place of the + tabernacle of the congregation with singing, until Solomon had + built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem: and then they waited + on their office according to their order. + +13:006:033 And these are they that waited with their children. Of the + sons of the Kohathites: Heman a singer, the son of Joel, the + son of Shemuel, + +13:006:034 The son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the + son of Toah, + +13:006:035 The son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the + son of Amasai, + +13:006:036 The son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the + son of Zephaniah, + +13:006:037 The son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the + son of Korah, + +13:006:038 The son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son + of Israel. + +13:006:039 And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph + the son of Berachiah, the son of Shimea, + +13:006:040 The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah, + +13:006:041 The son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah, + +13:006:042 The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei, + +13:006:043 The son of Jahath, the son of Gershom, the son of Levi. + +13:006:044 And their brethren the sons of Merari stood on the left hand: + Ethan the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch, + +13:006:045 The son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah, + +13:006:046 The son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shamer, + +13:006:047 The son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son + of Levi. + +13:006:048 Their brethren also the Levites were appointed unto all manner + of service of the tabernacle of the house of God. + +13:006:049 But Aaron and his sons offered upon the altar of the burnt + offering, and on the altar of incense, and were appointed for + all the work of the place most holy, and to make an atonement + for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had + commanded. + +13:006:050 And these are the sons of Aaron; Eleazar his son, Phinehas his + son, Abishua his son, + +13:006:051 Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son, + +13:006:052 Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son, + +13:006:053 Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son. + +13:006:054 Now these are their dwelling places throughout their castles + in their coasts, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the + Kohathites: for theirs was the lot. + +13:006:055 And they gave them Hebron in the land of Judah, and the + suburbs thereof round about it. + +13:006:056 But the fields of the city, and the villages thereof, they + gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh. + +13:006:057 And to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of Judah, + namely, Hebron, the city of refuge, and Libnah with her + suburbs, and Jattir, and Eshtemoa, with their suburbs, + +13:006:058 And Hilen with her suburbs, Debir with her suburbs, + +13:006:059 And Ashan with her suburbs, and Bethshemesh with her suburbs: + +13:006:060 And out of the tribe of Benjamin; Geba with her suburbs, and + Alemeth with her suburbs, and Anathoth with her suburbs. All + their cities throughout their families were thirteen cities. + +13:006:061 And unto the sons of Kohath, which were left of the family of + that tribe, were cities given out of the half tribe, namely, + out of the half tribe of Manasseh, by lot, ten cities. + +13:006:062 And to the sons of Gershom throughout their families out of + the tribe of Issachar, and out of the tribe of Asher, and out + of the tribe of Naphtali, and out of the tribe of Manasseh in + Bashan, thirteen cities. + +13:006:063 Unto the sons of Merari were given by lot, throughout their + families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of + Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities. + +13:006:064 And the children of Israel gave to the Levites these cities + with their suburbs. + +13:006:065 And they gave by lot out of the tribe of the children of + Judah, and out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, and out + of the tribe of the children of Benjamin, these cities, which + are called by their names. + +13:006:066 And the residue of the families of the sons of Kohath had + cities of their coasts out of the tribe of Ephraim. + +13:006:067 And they gave unto them, of the cities of refuge, Shechem in + mount Ephraim with her suburbs; they gave also Gezer with her + suburbs, + +13:006:068 And Jokmeam with her suburbs, and Bethhoron with her suburbs, + +13:006:069 And Aijalon with her suburbs, and Gathrimmon with her suburbs: + +13:006:070 And out of the half tribe of Manasseh; Aner with her suburbs, + and Bileam with her suburbs, for the family of the remnant of + the sons of Kohath. + +13:006:071 Unto the sons of Gershom were given out of the family of the + half tribe of Manasseh, Golan in Bashan with her suburbs, and + Ashtaroth with her suburbs: + +13:006:072 And out of the tribe of Issachar; Kedesh with her suburbs, + Daberath with her suburbs, + +13:006:073 And Ramoth with her suburbs, and Anem with her suburbs: + +13:006:074 And out of the tribe of Asher; Mashal with her suburbs, and + Abdon with her suburbs, + +13:006:075 And Hukok with her suburbs, and Rehob with her suburbs: + +13:006:076 And out of the tribe of Naphtali; Kedesh in Galilee with her + suburbs, and Hammon with her suburbs, and Kirjathaim with her + suburbs. + +13:006:077 Unto the rest of the children of Merari were given out of the + tribe of Zebulun, Rimmon with her suburbs, Tabor with her + suburbs: + +13:006:078 And on the other side Jordan by Jericho, on the east side of + Jordan, were given them out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer in + the wilderness with her suburbs, and Jahzah with her suburbs, + +13:006:079 Kedemoth also with her suburbs, and Mephaath with her suburbs: + +13:006:080 And out of the tribe of Gad; Ramoth in Gilead with her + suburbs, and Mahanaim with her suburbs, + +13:006:081 And Heshbon with her suburbs, and Jazer with her suburbs. + +13:007:001 Now the sons of Issachar were, Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and + Shimrom, four. + +13:007:002 And the sons of Tola; Uzzi, and Rephaiah, and Jeriel, and + Jahmai, and Jibsam, and Shemuel, heads of their father's + house, to wit, of Tola: they were valiant men of might in + their generations; whose number was in the days of David two + and twenty thousand and six hundred. + +13:007:003 And the sons of Uzzi; Izrahiah: and the sons of Izrahiah; + Michael, and Obadiah, and Joel, Ishiah, five: all of them + chief men. + +13:007:004 And with them, by their generations, after the house of their + fathers, were bands of soldiers for war, six and thirty + thousand men: for they had many wives and sons. + +13:007:005 And their brethren among all the families of Issachar were + valiant men of might, reckoned in all by their genealogies + fourscore and seven thousand. + +13:007:006 The sons of Benjamin; Bela, and Becher, and Jediael, three. + +13:007:007 And the sons of Bela; Ezbon, and Uzzi, and Uzziel, and + Jerimoth, and Iri, five; heads of the house of their fathers, + mighty men of valour; and were reckoned by their genealogies + twenty and two thousand and thirty and four. + +13:007:008 And the sons of Becher; Zemira, and Joash, and Eliezer, and + Elioenai, and Omri, and Jerimoth, and Abiah, and Anathoth, and + Alameth. All these are the sons of Becher. + +13:007:009 And the number of them, after their genealogy by their + generations, heads of the house of their fathers, mighty men + of valour, was twenty thousand and two hundred. + +13:007:010 The sons also of Jediael; Bilhan: and the sons of Bilhan; + Jeush, and Benjamin, and Ehud, and Chenaanah, and Zethan, and + Tharshish, and Ahishahar. + +13:007:011 All these the sons of Jediael, by the heads of their fathers, + mighty men of valour, were seventeen thousand and two hundred + soldiers, fit to go out for war and battle. + +13:007:012 Shuppim also, and Huppim, the children of Ir, and Hushim, the + sons of Aher. + +13:007:013 The sons of Naphtali; Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and + Shallum, the sons of Bilhah. + +13:007:014 The sons of Manasseh; Ashriel, whom she bare: (but his + concubine the Aramitess bare Machir the father of Gilead: + +13:007:015 And Machir took to wife the sister of Huppim and Shuppim, + whose sister's name was Maachah;) and the name of the second + was Zelophehad: and Zelophehad had daughters. + +13:007:016 And Maachah the wife of Machir bare a son, and she called his + name Peresh; and the name of his brother was Sheresh; and his + sons were Ulam and Rakem. + +13:007:017 And the sons of Ulam; Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead, + the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh. + +13:007:018 And his sister Hammoleketh bare Ishod, and Abiezer, and + Mahalah. + +13:007:019 And the sons of Shemidah were, Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, + and Aniam. + +13:007:020 And the sons of Ephraim; Shuthelah, and Bered his son, and + Tahath his son, and Eladah his son, and Tahath his son, + +13:007:021 And Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son, and Ezer, and Elead, + whom the men of Gath that were born in that land slew, because + they came down to take away their cattle. + +13:007:022 And Ephraim their father mourned many days, and his brethren + came to comfort him. + +13:007:023 And when he went in to his wife, she conceived, and bare a + son, and he called his name Beriah, because it went evil with + his house. + +13:007:024 (And his daughter was Sherah, who built Bethhoron the nether, + and the upper, and Uzzensherah.) + +13:007:025 And Rephah was his son, also Resheph, and Telah his son, and + Tahan his son. + +13:007:026 Laadan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son. + +13:007:027 Non his son, Jehoshuah his son. + +13:007:028 And their possessions and habitations were, Bethel and the + towns thereof, and eastward Naaran, and westward Gezer, with + the towns thereof; Shechem also and the towns thereof, unto + Gaza and the towns thereof: + +13:007:029 And by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Bethshean and + her towns, Taanach and her towns, Megiddo and her towns, Dor + and her towns. In these dwelt the children of Joseph the son + of Israel. + +13:007:030 The sons of Asher; Imnah, and Isuah, and Ishuai, and Beriah, + and Serah their sister. + +13:007:031 And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who is the father + of Birzavith. + +13:007:032 And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua + their sister. + +13:007:033 And the sons of Japhlet; Pasach, and Bimhal, and Ashvath. + These are the children of Japhlet. + +13:007:034 And the sons of Shamer; Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram. + +13:007:035 And the sons of his brother Helem; Zophah, and Imna, and + Shelesh, and Amal. + +13:007:036 The sons of Zophah; Suah, and Harnepher, and Shual, and Beri, + and Imrah, + +13:007:037 Bezer, and Hod, and Shamma, and Shilshah, and Ithran, and + Beera. + +13:007:038 And the sons of Jether; Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara. + +13:007:039 And the sons of Ulla; Arah, and Haniel, and Rezia. + +13:007:040 All these were the children of Asher, heads of their father's + house, choice and mighty men of valour, chief of the princes. + And the number throughout the genealogy of them that were apt + to the war and to battle was twenty and six thousand men. + +13:008:001 Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and + Aharah the third, + +13:008:002 Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. + +13:008:003 And the sons of Bela were, Addar, and Gera, and Abihud, + +13:008:004 And Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah, + +13:008:005 And Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram. + +13:008:006 And these are the sons of Ehud: these are the heads of the + fathers of the inhabitants of Geba, and they removed them to + Manahath: + +13:008:007 And Naaman, and Ahiah, and Gera, he removed them, and begat + Uzza, and Ahihud. + +13:008:008 And Shaharaim begat children in the country of Moab, after he + had sent them away; Hushim and Baara were his wives. + +13:008:009 And he begat of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, + and Malcham, + +13:008:010 And Jeuz, and Shachia, and Mirma. These were his sons, heads + of the fathers. + +13:008:011 And of Hushim he begat Abitub, and Elpaal. + +13:008:012 The sons of Elpaal; Eber, and Misham, and Shamed, who built + Ono, and Lod, with the towns thereof: + +13:008:013 Beriah also, and Shema, who were heads of the fathers of the + inhabitants of Aijalon, who drove away the inhabitants of + Gath: + +13:008:014 And Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth, + +13:008:015 And Zebadiah, and Arad, and Ader, + +13:008:016 And Michael, and Ispah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah; + +13:008:017 And Zebadiah, and Meshullam, and Hezeki, and Heber, + +13:008:018 Ishmerai also, and Jezliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal; + +13:008:019 And Jakim, and Zichri, and Zabdi, + +13:008:020 And Elienai, and Zilthai, and Eliel, + +13:008:021 And Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath, the sons of Shimhi; + +13:008:022 And Ishpan, and Heber, and Eliel, + +13:008:023 And Abdon, and Zichri, and Hanan, + +13:008:024 And Hananiah, and Elam, and Antothijah, + +13:008:025 And Iphedeiah, and Penuel, the sons of Shashak; + +13:008:026 And Shamsherai, and Shehariah, and Athaliah, + +13:008:027 And Jaresiah, and Eliah, and Zichri, the sons of Jeroham. + +13:008:028 These were heads of the fathers, by their generations, chief + men. These dwelt in Jerusalem. + +13:008:029 And at Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon; whose wife's name + was Maachah: + +13:008:030 And his firstborn son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and + Nadab, + +13:008:031 And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zacher. + +13:008:032 And Mikloth begat Shimeah. And these also dwelt with their + brethren in Jerusalem, over against them. + +13:008:033 And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat + Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal. + +13:008:034 And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal; and Meribbaal begat + Micah. + +13:008:035 And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and + Ahaz. + +13:008:036 And Ahaz begat Jehoadah; and Jehoadah begat Alemeth, and + Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza, + +13:008:037 And Moza begat Binea: Rapha was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel + his son: + +13:008:038 And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, + Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. + All these were the sons of Azel. + +13:008:039 And the sons of Eshek his brother were, Ulam his firstborn, + Jehush the second, and Eliphelet the third. + +13:008:040 And the sons of Ulam were mighty men of valour, archers, and + had many sons, and sons' sons, an hundred and fifty. All these + are of the sons of Benjamin. + +13:009:001 So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they + were written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah, who + were carried away to Babylon for their transgression. + +13:009:002 Now the first inhabitants that dwelt in their possessions in + their cities were, the Israelites, the priests, Levites, and + the Nethinims. + +13:009:003 And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the + children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim, and + Manasseh; + +13:009:004 Uthai the son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, + the son of Bani, of the children of Pharez the son of Judah. + +13:009:005 And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons. + +13:009:006 And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, six + hundred and ninety. + +13:009:007 And of the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the + son of Hodaviah, the son of Hasenuah, + +13:009:008 And Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the + son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephathiah, the son + of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; + +13:009:009 And their brethren, according to their generations, nine + hundred and fifty and six. All these men were chief of the + fathers in the house of their fathers. + +13:009:010 And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin, + +13:009:011 And Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son + of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of + the house of God; + +13:009:012 And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of + Malchijah, and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, + the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of + Immer; + +13:009:013 And their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, a + thousand and seven hundred and threescore; very able men for + the work of the service of the house of God. + +13:009:014 And of the Levites; Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of + Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari; + +13:009:015 And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of + Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; + +13:009:016 And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of + Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, + that dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites. + +13:009:017 And the porters were, Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and + Ahiman, and their brethren: Shallum was the chief; + +13:009:018 Who hitherto waited in the king's gate eastward: they were + porters in the companies of the children of Levi. + +13:009:019 And Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of + Korah, and his brethren, of the house of his father, the + Korahites, were over the work of the service, keepers of the + gates of the tabernacle: and their fathers, being over the + host of the LORD, were keepers of the entry. + +13:009:020 And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in + time past, and the LORD was with him. + +13:009:021 And Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of + the tabernacle of the congregation. + +13:009:022 All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were + two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy + in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain + in their set office. + +13:009:023 So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of + the house of the LORD, namely, the house of the tabernacle, by + wards. + +13:009:024 In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, + north, and south. + +13:009:025 And their brethren, which were in their villages, were to come + after seven days from time to time with them. + +13:009:026 For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set + office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house + of God. + +13:009:027 And they lodged round about the house of God, because the + charge was upon them, and the opening thereof every morning + pertained to them. + +13:009:028 And certain of them had the charge of the ministering vessels, + that they should bring them in and out by tale. + +13:009:029 Some of them also were appointed to oversee the vessels, and + all the instruments of the sanctuary, and the fine flour, and + the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the spices. + +13:009:030 And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the + spices. + +13:009:031 And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of + Shallum the Korahite, had the set office over the things that + were made in the pans. + +13:009:032 And other of their brethren, of the sons of the Kohathites, + were over the shewbread, to prepare it every sabbath. + +13:009:033 And these are the singers, chief of the fathers of the + Levites, who remaining in the chambers were free: for they + were employed in that work day and night. + +13:009:034 These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their + generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem. + +13:009:035 And in Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon, Jehiel, whose wife's + name was Maachah: + +13:009:036 And his firstborn son Abdon, then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and + Ner, and Nadab. + +13:009:037 And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth. + +13:009:038 And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their + brethren at Jerusalem, over against their brethren. + +13:009:039 And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat + Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal. + +13:009:040 And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal: and Meribbaal begat + Micah. + +13:009:041 And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, + and Ahaz. + +13:009:042 And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, + and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza; + +13:009:043 And Moza begat Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, + Azel his son. + +13:009:044 And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, + Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: + these were the sons of Azel. + +13:010:001 Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of + Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain + in mount Gilboa. + +13:010:002 And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his + sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and + Malchishua, the sons of Saul. + +13:010:003 And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit + him, and he was wounded of the archers. + +13:010:004 Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust + me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse + me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So + Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. + +13:010:005 And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell + likewise on the sword, and died. + +13:010:006 So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died + together. + +13:010:007 And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw + that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then + they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came + and dwelt in them. + +13:010:008 And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came + to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen + in mount Gilboa. + +13:010:009 And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his + armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, + to carry tidings unto their idols, and to the people. + +13:010:010 And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and + fastened his head in the temple of Dagon. + +13:010:011 And when all Jabeshgilead heard all that the Philistines had + done to Saul, + +13:010:012 They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of + Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, + and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted + seven days. + +13:010:013 So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against + the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept + not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar + spirit, to enquire of it; + +13:010:014 And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and + turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. + +13:011:001 Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, + saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh. + +13:011:002 And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, thou wast + he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD thy + God said unto thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou + shalt be ruler over my people Israel. + +13:011:003 Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; + and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; + and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the + word of the LORD by Samuel. + +13:011:004 And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus; + where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land. + +13:011:005 And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not + come hither. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which + is the city of David. + +13:011:006 And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be + chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, + and was chief. + +13:011:007 And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the + city of David. + +13:011:008 And he built the city round about, even from Millo round + about: and Joab repaired the rest of the city. + +13:011:009 So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was + with him. + +13:011:010 These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who + strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all + Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD + concerning Israel. + +13:011:011 And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had; + Jashobeam, an Hachmonite, the chief of the captains: he lifted + up his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time. + +13:011:012 And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who + was one of the three mighties. + +13:011:013 He was with David at Pasdammim, and there the Philistines were + gathered together to battle, where was a parcel of ground full + of barley; and the people fled from before the Philistines. + +13:011:014 And they set themselves in the midst of that parcel, and + delivered it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD saved + them by a great deliverance. + +13:011:015 Now three of the thirty captains went down to the rock to + David, into the cave of Adullam; and the host of the + Philistines encamped in the valley of Rephaim. + +13:011:016 And David was then in the hold, and the Philistines' garrison + was then at Bethlehem. + +13:011:017 And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of + the water of the well of Bethlehem, that is at the gate! + +13:011:018 And the three brake through the host of the Philistines, and + drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, + and took it, and brought it to David: but David would not + drink of it, but poured it out to the LORD. + +13:011:019 And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: + shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives + in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy of their lives they brought + it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did these + three mightiest. + +13:011:020 And Abishai the brother of Joab, he was chief of the three: + for lifting up his spear against three hundred, he slew them, + and had a name among the three. + +13:011:021 Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was + their captain: howbeit he attained not to the first three. + +13:011:022 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of + Kabzeel, who had done many acts; he slew two lionlike men of + Moab: also he went down and slew a lion in a pit in a snowy + day. + +13:011:023 And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits + high; and in the Egyptian's hand was a spear like a weaver's + beam; and he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the + spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own + spear. + +13:011:024 These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had the name + among the three mighties. + +13:011:025 Behold, he was honourable among the thirty, but attained not + to the first three: and David set him over his guard. + +13:011:026 Also the valiant men of the armies were, Asahel the brother of + Joab, Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem, + +13:011:027 Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, + +13:011:028 Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Antothite, + +13:011:029 Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite, + +13:011:030 Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the + Netophathite, + +13:011:031 Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, that pertained to the + children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite, + +13:011:032 Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, + +13:011:033 Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite, + +13:011:034 The sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan the son of Shage the + Hararite, + +13:011:035 Ahiam the son of Sacar the Hararite, Eliphal the son of Ur, + +13:011:036 Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite, + +13:011:037 Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai the son of Ezbai, + +13:011:038 Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Haggeri, + +13:011:039 Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armourbearer of + Joab the son of Zeruiah, + +13:011:040 Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, + +13:011:041 Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai, + +13:011:042 Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the + Reubenites, and thirty with him, + +13:011:043 Hanan the son of Maachah, and Joshaphat the Mithnite, + +13:011:044 Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan + the Aroerite, + +13:011:045 Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother, the Tizite, + +13:011:046 Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of + Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite, + +13:011:047 Eliel, and Obed, and Jasiel the Mesobaite. + +13:012:001 Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet + kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they + were among the mighty men, helpers of the war. + +13:012:002 They were armed with bows, and could use both the right hand + and the left in hurling stones and shooting arrows out of a + bow, even of Saul's brethren of Benjamin. + +13:012:003 The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the + Gibeathite; and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; and + Berachah, and Jehu the Antothite. + +13:012:004 And Ismaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the thirty, and + over the thirty; and Jeremiah, and Jahaziel, and Johanan, and + Josabad the Gederathite, + +13:012:005 Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and + Shephatiah the Haruphite, + +13:012:006 Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, + the Korhites, + +13:012:007 And Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor. + +13:012:008 And of the Gadites there separated themselves unto David into + the hold to the wilderness men of might, and men of war fit + for the battle, that could handle shield and buckler, whose + faces were like the faces of lions, and were as swift as the + roes upon the mountains; + +13:012:009 Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third, + +13:012:010 Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth, + +13:012:011 Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh, + +13:012:012 Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth, + +13:012:013 Jeremiah the tenth, Machbanai the eleventh. + +13:012:014 These were of the sons of Gad, captains of the host: one of + the least was over an hundred, and the greatest over a + thousand. + +13:012:015 These are they that went over Jordan in the first month, when + it had overflown all his banks; and they put to flight all + them of the valleys, both toward the east, and toward the + west. + +13:012:016 And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the + hold unto David. + +13:012:017 And David went out to meet them, and answered and said unto + them, If ye be come peaceably unto me to help me, mine heart + shall be knit unto you: but if ye be come to betray me to mine + enemies, seeing there is no wrong in mine hands, the God of + our fathers look thereon, and rebuke it. + +13:012:018 Then the spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the + captains, and he said, Thine are we, David, and on thy side, + thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be to + thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received + them, and made them captains of the band. + +13:012:019 And there fell some of Manasseh to David, when he came with + the Philistines against Saul to battle: but they helped them + not: for the lords of the Philistines upon advisement sent him + away, saying, He will fall to his master Saul to the jeopardy + of our heads. + +13:012:020 As he went to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh, Adnah, + and Jozabad, and Jediael, and Michael, and Jozabad, and Elihu, + and Zilthai, captains of the thousands that were of Manasseh. + +13:012:021 And they helped David against the band of the rovers: for they + were all mighty men of valour, and were captains in the host. + +13:012:022 For at that time day by day there came to David to help him, + until it was a great host, like the host of God. + +13:012:023 And these are the numbers of the bands that were ready armed + to the war, and came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom + of Saul to him, according to the word of the LORD. + +13:012:024 The children of Judah that bare shield and spear were six + thousand and eight hundred, ready armed to the war. + +13:012:025 Of the children of Simeon, mighty men of valour for the war, + seven thousand and one hundred. + +13:012:026 Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundred. + +13:012:027 And Jehoiada was the leader of the Aaronites, and with him + were three thousand and seven hundred; + +13:012:028 And Zadok, a young man mighty of valour, and of his father's + house twenty and two captains. + +13:012:029 And of the children of Benjamin, the kindred of Saul, three + thousand: for hitherto the greatest part of them had kept the + ward of the house of Saul. + +13:012:030 And of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight + hundred, mighty men of valour, famous throughout the house of + their fathers. + +13:012:031 And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which + were expressed by name, to come and make David king. + +13:012:032 And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had + understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; + the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren + were at their commandment. + +13:012:033 Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with + all instruments of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank: + they were not of double heart. + +13:012:034 And of Naphtali a thousand captains, and with them with shield + and spear thirty and seven thousand. + +13:012:035 And of the Danites expert in war twenty and eight thousand and + six hundred. + +13:012:036 And of Asher, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, + forty thousand. + +13:012:037 And on the other side of Jordan, of the Reubenites, and the + Gadites, and of the half tribe of Manasseh, with all manner of + instruments of war for the battle, an hundred and twenty + thousand. + +13:012:038 All these men of war, that could keep rank, came with a + perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: + and all the rest also of Israel were of one heart to make + David king. + +13:012:039 And there they were with David three days, eating and + drinking: for their brethren had prepared for them. + +13:012:040 Moreover they that were nigh them, even unto Issachar and + Zebulun and Naphtali, brought bread on asses, and on camels, + and on mules, and on oxen, and meat, meal, cakes of figs, and + bunches of raisins, and wine, and oil, and oxen, and sheep + abundantly: for there was joy in Israel. + +13:013:001 And David consulted with the captains of thousands and + hundreds, and with every leader. + +13:013:002 And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seem + good unto you, and that it be of the LORD our God, let us send + abroad unto our brethren every where, that are left in all the + land of Israel, and with them also to the priests and Levites + which are in their cities and suburbs, that they may gather + themselves unto us: + +13:013:003 And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we + enquired not at it in the days of Saul. + +13:013:004 And all the congregation said that they would do so: for the + thing was right in the eyes of all the people. + +13:013:005 So David gathered all Israel together, from Shihor of Egypt + even unto the entering of Hemath, to bring the ark of God from + Kirjathjearim. + +13:013:006 And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, that is, to + Kirjathjearim, which belonged to Judah, to bring up thence the + ark of God the LORD, that dwelleth between the cherubims, + whose name is called on it. + +13:013:007 And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house + of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drave the cart. + +13:013:008 And David and all Israel played before God with all their + might, and with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, + and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets. + +13:013:009 And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put + forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled. + +13:013:010 And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzza, and he + smote him, because he put his hand to the ark: and there he + died before God. + +13:013:011 And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach + upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perezuzza to this + day. + +13:013:012 And David was afraid of God that day, saying, How shall I + bring the ark of God home to me? + +13:013:013 So David brought not the ark home to himself to the city of + David, but carried it aside into the house of Obededom the + Gittite. + +13:013:014 And the ark of God remained with the family of Obededom in his + house three months. And the LORD blessed the house of + Obededom, and all that he had. + +13:014:001 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of + cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house. + +13:014:002 And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over + Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his + people Israel. + +13:014:003 And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more + sons and daughters. + +13:014:004 Now these are the names of his children which he had in + Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon, + +13:014:005 And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet, + +13:014:006 And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia, + +13:014:007 And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet. + +13:014:008 And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king + over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. + And David heard of it, and went out against them. + +13:014:009 And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley + of Rephaim. + +13:014:010 And 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. + +13:014:011 So they came up to Baalperazim; and David smote them there. + Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine + hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called + the name of that place Baalperazim. + +13:014:012 And when they had left their gods there, David gave a + commandment, and they were burned with fire. + +13:014:013 And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the + valley. + +13:014:014 Therefore David enquired again of God; and God said unto him, + Go not up after them; turn away from them, and come upon them + over against the mulberry trees. + +13:014:015 And it shall be, when thou shalt hear a sound of going in the + tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt go out to + battle: for God is gone forth before thee to smite the host of + the Philistines. + +13:014:016 David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the + host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gazer. + +13:014:017 And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD + brought the fear of him upon all nations. + +13:015:001 And David made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a + place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent. + +13:015:002 Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the + Levites: for them hath the LORD chosen to carry the ark of + God, and to minister unto him for ever. + +13:015:003 And David gathered all Israel together to Jerusalem, to bring + up the ark of the LORD unto his place, which he had prepared + for it. + +13:015:004 And David assembled the children of Aaron, and the Levites: + +13:015:005 Of the sons of Kohath; Uriel the chief, and his brethren an + hundred and twenty: + +13:015:006 Of the sons of Merari; Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two + hundred and twenty: + +13:015:007 Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief and his brethren an + hundred and thirty: + +13:015:008 Of the sons of Elizaphan; Shemaiah the chief, and his brethren + two hundred: + +13:015:009 Of the sons of Hebron; Eliel the chief, and his brethren + fourscore: + +13:015:010 Of the sons of Uzziel; Amminadab the chief, and his brethren + an hundred and twelve. + +13:015:011 And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for + the Levites, for Uriel, Asaiah, and Joel, Shemaiah, and Eliel, + and Amminadab, + +13:015:012 And said unto them, Ye are the chief of the fathers of the + Levites: sanctify yourselves, both ye and your brethren, that + ye may bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel unto the + place that I have prepared for it. + +13:015:013 For because ye did it not at the first, the LORD our God made + a breach upon us, for that we sought him not after the due + order. + +13:015:014 So the priests and the Levites sanctified themselves to bring + up the ark of the LORD God of Israel. + +13:015:015 And the children of the Levites bare the ark of God upon their + shoulders with the staves thereon, as Moses commanded + according to the word of the LORD. + +13:015:016 And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their + brethren to be the singers with instruments of musick, + psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the + voice with joy. + +13:015:017 So the Levites appointed Heman the son of Joel; and of his + brethren, Asaph the son of Berechiah; and of the sons of + Merari their brethren, Ethan the son of Kushaiah; + +13:015:018 And with them their brethren of the second degree, Zechariah, + Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, + Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and + Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, the porters. + +13:015:019 So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were appointed to + sound with cymbals of brass; + +13:015:020 And Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and + Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with psalteries on + Alamoth; + +13:015:021 And Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and + Jeiel, and Azaziah, with harps on the Sheminith to excel. + +13:015:022 And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was for song: he + instructed about the song, because he was skilful. + +13:015:023 And Berechiah and Elkanah were doorkeepers for the ark. + +13:015:024 And Shebaniah, and Jehoshaphat, and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and + Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow + with the trumpets before the ark of God: and Obededom and + Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark. + +13:015:025 So David, and the elders of Israel, and the captains over + thousands, went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the + LORD out of the house of Obededom with joy. + +13:015:026 And it came to pass, when God helped the Levites that bare the + ark of the covenant of the LORD, that they offered seven + bullocks and seven rams. + +13:015:027 And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the + Levites that bare the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the + master of the song with the singers: David also had upon him + an ephod of linen. + +13:015:028 Thus all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD + with shouting, and with sound of the cornet, and with + trumpets, and with cymbals, making a noise with psalteries and + harps. + +13:015:029 And it came to pass, as the ark of the covenant of the LORD + came to the city of David, that Michal, the daughter of Saul + looking out at a window saw king David dancing and playing: + and she despised him in her heart. + +13:016:001 So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the + tent that David had pitched for it: and they offered burnt + sacrifices and peace offerings before God. + +13:016:002 And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offerings + and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of + the LORD. + +13:016:003 And he dealt to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to + every one a loaf of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a + flagon of wine. + +13:016:004 And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the + ark of the LORD, and to record, and to thank and praise the + LORD God of Israel: + +13:016:005 Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and + Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and + Benaiah, and Obededom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with + harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals; + +13:016:006 Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets + continually before the ark of the covenant of God. + +13:016:007 Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the + LORD into the hand of Asaph and his brethren. + +13:016:008 Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his + deeds among the people. + +13:016:009 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his + wondrous works. + +13:016:010 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that + seek the LORD. + +13:016:011 Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually. + +13:016:012 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, + and the judgments of his mouth; + +13:016:013 O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his + chosen ones. + +13:016:014 He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth. + +13:016:015 Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he + commanded to a thousand generations; + +13:016:016 Even of the covenant which he made with Abraham, and of his + oath unto Isaac; + +13:016:017 And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel + for an everlasting covenant, + +13:016:018 Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of + your inheritance; + +13:016:019 When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it. + +13:016:020 And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom + to another people; + +13:016:021 He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings + for their sakes, + +13:016:022 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. + +13:016:023 Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; shew forth from day to day + his salvation. + +13:016:024 Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works + among all nations. + +13:016:025 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is + to be feared above all gods. + +13:016:026 For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made + the heavens. + +13:016:027 Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness + are in his place. + +13:016:028 Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the + LORD glory and strength. + +13:016:029 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an + offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty + of holiness. + +13:016:030 Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be + stable, that it be not moved. + +13:016:031 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let + men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth. + +13:016:032 Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields + rejoice, and all that is therein. + +13:016:033 Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of + the LORD, because he cometh to judge the earth. + +13:016:034 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy + endureth for ever. + +13:016:035 And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us + together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give + thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise. + +13:016:036 Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all + the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD. + +13:016:037 So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD + Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark + continually, as every day's work required: + +13:016:038 And Obededom with their brethren, threescore and eight; + Obededom also the son of Jeduthun and Hosah to be porters: + +13:016:039 And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the + tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon, + +13:016:040 To offer burnt offerings unto the LORD upon the altar of the + burnt offering continually morning and evening, and to do + according to all that is written in the law of the LORD, which + he commanded Israel; + +13:016:041 And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were + chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the + LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever; + +13:016:042 And with them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for + those that should make a sound, and with musical instruments + of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were porters. + +13:016:043 And all the people departed every man to his house: and David + returned to bless his house. + +13:017:001 Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David + said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in an house of cedars, + but the ark of the covenant of the LORD remaineth under + curtains. + +13:017:002 Then Nathan said unto David, Do all that is in thine heart; + for God is with thee. + +13:017:003 And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came + to Nathan, saying, + +13:017:004 Go and tell David my servant, Thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt + not build me an house to dwell in: + +13:017:005 For I have not dwelt in an house since the day that I brought + up Israel unto this day; but have gone from tent to tent, and + from one tabernacle to another. + +13:017:006 Wheresoever I have walked with all Israel, spake I a word to + any of the judges of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my + people, saying, Why have ye not built me an house of cedars? + +13:017:007 Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus + saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, even + from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be ruler over my + people Israel: + +13:017:008 And I have been with thee whithersoever thou hast walked, and + have cut off all thine enemies from before thee, and have made + thee a name like the name of the great men that are in the + earth. + +13:017:009 Also I will ordain a place for my people Israel, and will + plant them, and they shall dwell in their place, and shall be + moved no more; neither shall the children of wickedness waste + them any more, as at the beginning, + +13:017:010 And since the time that I commanded judges to be over my + people Israel. Moreover I will subdue all thine enemies. + Furthermore I tell thee that the LORD will build thee an + house. + +13:017:011 And it shall come to pass, when thy days be expired that thou + must go to be with thy fathers, that I will raise up thy seed + after thee, which shall be of thy sons; and I will establish + his kingdom. + +13:017:012 He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for + ever. + +13:017:013 I will be his father, and he shall be my son: and I will not + take my mercy away from him, as I took it from him that was + before thee: + +13:017:014 But I will settle him in mine house and in my kingdom for + ever: and his throne shall be established for evermore. + +13:017:015 According to all these words, and according to all this + vision, so did Nathan speak unto David. + +13:017:016 And David the king came and sat before the LORD, and said, Who + am I, O LORD God, and what is mine house, that thou hast + brought me hitherto? + +13:017:017 And yet this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; for thou + hast also spoken of thy servant's house for a great while to + come, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of + high degree, O LORD God. + +13:017:018 What can David speak more to thee for the honour of thy + servant? for thou knowest thy servant. + +13:017:019 O LORD, for thy servant's sake, and according to thine own + heart, hast thou done all this greatness, in making known all + these great things. + +13:017:020 O LORD, there is none like thee, neither is there any God + beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our + ears. + +13:017:021 And what one nation in the earth is like thy people Israel, + whom God went to redeem to be his own people, to make thee a + name of greatness and terribleness, by driving out nations + from before thy people whom thou hast redeemed out of Egypt? + +13:017:022 For thy people Israel didst thou make thine own people for + ever; and thou, LORD, becamest their God. + +13:017:023 Therefore now, LORD, let the thing that thou hast spoken + concerning thy servant and concerning his house be established + for ever, and do as thou hast said. + +13:017:024 Let it even be established, that thy name may be magnified for + ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God of Israel, even a + God to Israel: and let the house of David thy servant be + established before thee. + +13:017:025 For thou, O my God, hast told thy servant that thou wilt build + him an house: therefore thy servant hath found in his heart to + pray before thee. + +13:017:026 And now, LORD, thou art God, and hast promised this goodness + unto thy servant: + +13:017:027 Now therefore let it please thee to bless the house of thy + servant, that it may be before thee for ever: for thou + blessest, O LORD, and it shall be blessed for ever. + +13:018:001 Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the + Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and her towns out + of the hand of the Philistines. + +13:018:002 And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David's servants, + and brought gifts. + +13:018:003 And David smote Hadarezer king of Zobah unto Hamath, as he + went to stablish his dominion by the river Euphrates. + +13:018:004 And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven + thousand horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: David also + houghed all the chariot horses, but reserved of them an + hundred chariots. + +13:018:005 And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadarezer king + of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand + men. + +13:018:006 Then David put garrisons in Syriadamascus; and the Syrians + became David's servants, and brought gifts. Thus the LORD + preserved David whithersoever he went. + +13:018:007 And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants + of Hadarezer, and brought them to Jerusalem. + +13:018:008 Likewise from Tibhath, and from Chun, cities of Hadarezer, + brought David very much brass, wherewith Solomon made the + brasen sea, and the pillars, and the vessels of brass. + +13:018:009 Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all + the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah; + +13:018:010 He sent Hadoram his son to king David, to enquire of his + welfare, and to congratulate him, because he had fought + against Hadarezer, and smitten him; (for Hadarezer had war + with Tou;) and with him all manner of vessels of gold and + silver and brass. + +13:018:011 Them also king David dedicated unto the LORD, with the silver + and the gold that he brought from all these nations; from + Edom, and from Moab, and from the children of Ammon, and from + the Philistines, and from Amalek. + +13:018:012 Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in + the valley of salt eighteen thousand. + +13:018:013 And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became + David's servants. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever + he went. + +13:018:014 So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and + justice among all his people. + +13:018:015 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat + the son of Ahilud, recorder. + +13:018:016 And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of + Abiathar, were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe; + +13:018:017 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and + the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the + king. + +13:019:001 Now it came to pass after this, that Nahash the king of the + children of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his stead. + +13:019:002 And David said, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of + Nahash, because his father shewed kindness to me. And David + sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father. So the + servants of David came into the land of the children of Ammon + to Hanun, to comfort him. + +13:019:003 But the princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanun, + Thinkest thou that David doth honour thy father, that he hath + sent comforters unto thee? are not his servants come unto thee + for to search, and to overthrow, and to spy out the land? + +13:019:004 Wherefore Hanun took David's servants, and shaved them, and + cut off their garments in the midst hard by their buttocks, + and sent them away. + +13:019:005 Then there went certain, and told David how the men were + served. And he sent to meet them: for the men were greatly + ashamed. And the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards + be grown, and then return. + +13:019:006 And when the children of Ammon saw that they had made + themselves odious to David, Hanun and the children of Ammon + sent a thousand talents of silver to hire them chariots and + horsemen out of Mesopotamia, and out of Syriamaachah, and out + of Zobah. + +13:019:007 So they hired thirty and two thousand chariots, and the king + of Maachah and his people; who came and pitched before Medeba. + And the children of Ammon gathered themselves together from + their cities, and came to battle. + +13:019:008 And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of + the mighty men. + +13:019:009 And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in + array before the gate of the city: and the kings that were + come were by themselves in the field. + +13:019:010 Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before + and behind, he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and put + them in array against the Syrians. + +13:019:011 And the rest of the people he delivered unto the hand of + Abishai his brother, and they set themselves in array against + the children of Ammon. + +13:019:012 And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou + shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for + thee, then I will help thee. + +13:019:013 Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for + our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do + that which is good in his sight. + +13:019:014 So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the + Syrians unto the battle; and they fled before him. + +13:019:015 And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, + they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered + into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem. + +13:019:016 And when the Syrians saw that they were put to the worse + before Israel, they sent messengers, and drew forth the + Syrians that were beyond the river: and Shophach the captain + of the host of Hadarezer went before them. + +13:019:017 And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed + over Jordan, and came upon them, and set the battle in array + against them. So when David had put the battle in array + against the Syrians, they fought with him. + +13:019:018 But the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the + Syrians seven thousand men which fought in chariots, and forty + thousand footmen, and killed Shophach the captain of the host. + +13:019:019 And when the servants of Hadarezer saw that they were put to + the worse before Israel, they made peace with David, and + became his servants: neither would the Syrians help the + children of Ammon any more. + +13:020:001 And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the + time that kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the power of + the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and + came and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried at Jerusalem. And + Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it. + +13:020:002 And David took the crown of their king from off his head, and + found it to weigh a talent of gold, and there were precious + stones in it; and it was set upon David's head: and he brought + also exceeding much spoil out of the city. + +13:020:003 And he brought out the people that were in it, and cut them + with saws, and with harrows of iron, and with axes. Even so + dealt David with all the cities of the children of Ammon. And + David and all the people returned to Jerusalem. + +13:020:004 And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer + with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite + slew Sippai, that was of the children of the giant: and they + were subdued. + +13:020:005 And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the + son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, + whose spear staff was like a weaver's beam. + +13:020:006 And yet again there was war at Gath, where was a man of great + stature, whose fingers and toes were four and twenty, six on + each hand, and six on each foot and he also was the son of the + giant. + +13:020:007 But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's + brother slew him. + +13:020:008 These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the + hand of David, and by the hand of his servants. + +13:021:001 And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to + number Israel. + +13:021:002 And David said to Joab and to the rulers of the people, Go, + number Israel from Beersheba even to Dan; and bring the number + of them to me, that I may know it. + +13:021:003 And Joab answered, The LORD make his people an hundred times + so many more as they be: but, my lord the king, are they not + all my lord's servants? why then doth my lord require this + thing? why will he be a cause of trespass to Israel? + +13:021:004 Nevertheless the king's word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore + Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to + Jerusalem. + +13:021:005 And Joab gave the sum of the number of the people unto David. + And all they of Israel were a thousand thousand and an hundred + thousand men that drew sword: and Judah was four hundred + threescore and ten thousand men that drew sword. + +13:021:006 But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the + king's word was abominable to Joab. + +13:021:007 And God was displeased with this thing; therefore he smote + Israel. + +13:021:008 And David said unto God, I have sinned greatly, because I have + done this thing: but now, I beseech thee, do away the iniquity + of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly. + +13:021:009 And the LORD spake unto Gad, David's seer, saying, + +13:021:010 Go and tell David, saying, Thus saith the LORD, I offer thee + three things: choose thee one of them, that I may do it unto + thee. + +13:021:011 So Gad came to David, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, + Choose thee + +13:021:012 Either three years' famine; or three months to be destroyed + before thy foes, while that the sword of thine enemies + overtaketh thee; or else three days the sword of the LORD, + even the pestilence, in the land, and the angel of the LORD + destroying throughout all the coasts of Israel. Now therefore + advise thyself what word I shall bring again to him that sent + me. + +13:021:013 And David said unto Gad, I am in a great strait: let me fall + now into the hand of the LORD; for very great are his mercies: + but let me not fall into the hand of man. + +13:021:014 So the LORD sent pestilence upon Israel: and there fell of + Israel seventy thousand men. + +13:021:015 And God sent an angel unto Jerusalem to destroy it: and as he + was destroying, the LORD beheld, and he repented him of the + evil, and said to the angel that destroyed, It is enough, stay + now thine hand. And the angel of the LORD stood by the + threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite. + +13:021:016 And David lifted up his eyes, and saw the angel of the LORD + stand between the earth and the heaven, having a drawn sword + in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the + elders of Israel, who were clothed in sackcloth, fell upon + their faces. + +13:021:017 And David said unto God, Is it not I that commanded the people + to be numbered? even I it is that have sinned and done evil + indeed; but as for these sheep, what have they done? let thine + hand, I pray thee, O LORD my God, be on me, and on my father's + house; but not on thy people, that they should be plagued. + +13:021:018 Then the angel of the LORD commanded Gad to say to David, that + David should go up, and set up an altar unto the LORD in the + threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite. + +13:021:019 And David went up at the saying of Gad, which he spake in the + name of the LORD. + +13:021:020 And Ornan turned back, and saw the angel; and his four sons + with him hid themselves. Now Ornan was threshing wheat. + +13:021:021 And as David came to Ornan, Ornan looked and saw David, and + went out of the threshingfloor, and bowed himself to David + with his face to the ground. + +13:021:022 Then David said to Ornan, Grant me the place of this + threshingfloor, that I may build an altar therein unto the + LORD: thou shalt grant it me for the full price: that the + plague may be stayed from the people. + +13:021:023 And Ornan said unto David, Take it to thee, and let my lord + the king do that which is good in his eyes: lo, I give thee + the oxen also for burnt offerings, and the threshing + instruments for wood, and the wheat for the meat offering; I + give it all. + +13:021:024 And king David said to Ornan, Nay; but I will verily buy it + for the full price: for I will not take that which is thine + for the LORD, nor offer burnt offerings without cost. + +13:021:025 So David gave to Ornan for the place six hundred shekels of + gold by weight. + +13:021:026 And David built there an altar unto the LORD, and offered + burnt offerings and peace offerings, and called upon the LORD; + and he answered him from heaven by fire upon the altar of + burnt offering. + +13:021:027 And the LORD commanded the angel; and he put up his sword + again into the sheath thereof. + +13:021:028 At that time when David saw that the LORD had answered him in + the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite, then he sacrificed + there. + +13:021:029 For the tabernacle of the LORD, which Moses made in the + wilderness, and the altar of the burnt offering, were at that + season in the high place at Gibeon. + +13:021:030 But David could not go before it to enquire of God: for he was + afraid because of the sword of the angel of the LORD. + +13:022:001 Then David said, This is the house of the LORD God, and this + is the altar of the burnt offering for Israel. + +13:022:002 And David commanded to gather together the strangers that were + in the land of Israel; and he set masons to hew wrought stones + to build the house of God. + +13:022:003 And David prepared iron in abundance for the nails for the + doors of the gates, and for the joinings; and brass in + abundance without weight; + +13:022:004 Also cedar trees in abundance: for the Zidonians and they of + Tyre brought much cedar wood to David. + +13:022:005 And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the + house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding + magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I + will therefore now make preparation for it. So David prepared + abundantly before his death. + +13:022:006 Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build + an house for the LORD God of Israel. + +13:022:007 And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my + mind to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God: + +13:022:008 But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Thou hast shed + blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not + build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood + upon the earth in my sight. + +13:022:009 Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of + rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round + about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace + and quietness unto Israel in his days. + +13:022:010 He shall build an house for my name; and he shall be my son, + and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of + his kingdom over Israel for ever. + +13:022:011 Now, my son, the LORD be with thee; and prosper thou, and + build the house of the LORD thy God, as he hath said of thee. + +13:022:012 Only the LORD give thee wisdom and understanding, and give + thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law + of the LORD thy God. + +13:022:013 Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the + statutes and judgments which the LORD charged Moses with + concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, + nor be dismayed. + +13:022:014 Now, behold, in my trouble I have prepared for the house of + the LORD an hundred thousand talents of gold, and a thousand + thousand talents of silver; and of brass and iron without + weight; for it is in abundance: timber also and stone have I + prepared; and thou mayest add thereto. + +13:022:015 Moreover there are workmen with thee in abundance, hewers and + workers of stone and timber, and all manner of cunning men for + every manner of work. + +13:022:016 Of the gold, the silver, and the brass, and the iron, there is + no number. Arise therefore, and be doing, and the LORD be with + thee. + +13:022:017 David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon + his son, saying, + +13:022:018 Is not the LORD your God with you? and hath he not given you + rest on every side? for he hath given the inhabitants of the + land into mine hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD, + and before his people. + +13:022:019 Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; + arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, + to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy + vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name + of the LORD. + +13:023:001 So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his + son king over Israel. + +13:023:002 And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the + priests and the Levites. + +13:023:003 Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and + upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was + thirty and eight thousand. + +13:023:004 Of which, twenty and four thousand were to set forward the + work of the house of the LORD; and six thousand were officers + and judges: + +13:023:005 Moreover four thousand were porters; and four thousand praised + the LORD with the instruments which I made, said David, to + praise therewith. + +13:023:006 And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi, + namely, Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. + +13:023:007 Of the Gershonites were, Laadan, and Shimei. + +13:023:008 The sons of Laadan; the chief was Jehiel, and Zetham, and + Joel, three. + +13:023:009 The sons of Shimei; Shelomith, and Haziel, and Haran, three. + These were the chief of the fathers of Laadan. + +13:023:010 And the sons of Shimei were, Jahath, Zina, and Jeush, and + Beriah. These four were the sons of Shimei. + +13:023:011 And Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second: but Jeush and + Beriah had not many sons; therefore they were in one + reckoning, according to their father's house. + +13:023:012 The sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four. + +13:023:013 The sons of Amram; Aaron and Moses: and Aaron was separated, + that he should sanctify the most holy things, he and his sons + for ever, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister unto + him, and to bless in his name for ever. + +13:023:014 Now concerning Moses the man of God, his sons were named of + the tribe of Levi. + +13:023:015 The sons of Moses were, Gershom, and Eliezer. + +13:023:016 Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel was the chief. + +13:023:017 And the sons of Eliezer were, Rehabiah the chief. And Eliezer + had none other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. + +13:023:018 Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith the chief. + +13:023:019 Of the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, + Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth. + +13:023:020 Of the sons of Uzziel; Micah the first and Jesiah the second. + +13:023:021 The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; + Eleazar, and Kish. + +13:023:022 And Eleazar died, and had no sons, but daughters: and their + brethren the sons of Kish took them. + +13:023:023 The sons of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jeremoth, three. + +13:023:024 These were the sons of Levi after the house of their fathers; + even the chief of the fathers, as they were counted by number + of names by their polls, that did the work for the service of + the house of the LORD, from the age of twenty years and + upward. + +13:023:025 For David said, The LORD God of Israel hath given rest unto + his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever: + +13:023:026 And also unto the Levites; they shall no more carry the + tabernacle, nor any vessels of it for the service thereof. + +13:023:027 For by the last words of David the Levites were numbered from + twenty years old and above: + +13:023:028 Because their office was to wait on the sons of Aaron for the + service of the house of the LORD, in the courts, and in the + chambers, and in the purifying of all holy things, and the + work of the service of the house of God; + +13:023:029 Both for the shewbread, and for the fine flour for meat + offering, and for the unleavened cakes, and for that which is + baked in the pan, and for that which is fried, and for all + manner of measure and size; + +13:023:030 And to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and + likewise at even: + +13:023:031 And to offer all burnt sacrifices unto the LORD in the + sabbaths, in the new moons, and on the set feasts, by number, + according to the order commanded unto them, continually before + the LORD: + +13:023:032 And that they should keep the charge of the tabernacle of the + congregation, and the charge of the holy place, and the charge + of the sons of Aaron their brethren, in the service of the + house of the LORD. + +13:024:001 Now these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of + Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. + +13:024:002 But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no + children: therefore Eleazar and Ithamar executed the priest's + office. + +13:024:003 And David distributed them, both Zadok of the sons of Eleazar, + and Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar, according to their + offices in their service. + +13:024:004 And there were more chief men found of the sons of Eleazar + than of the sons of Ithamar, and thus were they divided. Among + the sons of Eleazar there were sixteen chief men of the house + of their fathers, and eight among the sons of Ithamar + according to the house of their fathers. + +13:024:005 Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for the + governors of the sanctuary, and governors of the house of God, + were of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar. + +13:024:006 And Shemaiah the son of Nethaneel the scribe, one of the + Levites, wrote them before the king, and the princes, and + Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and + before the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites: + one principal household being taken for Eleazar, and one taken + for Ithamar. + +13:024:007 Now the first lot came forth to Jehoiarib, the second to + Jedaiah, + +13:024:008 The third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim, + +13:024:009 The fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin, + +13:024:010 The seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah, + +13:024:011 The ninth to Jeshuah, the tenth to Shecaniah, + +13:024:012 The eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim, + +13:024:013 The thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab, + +13:024:014 The fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer, + +13:024:015 The seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Aphses, + +13:024:016 The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel, + +13:024:017 The one and twentieth to Jachin, the two and twentieth to + Gamul, + +13:024:018 The three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to + Maaziah. + +13:024:019 These were the orderings of them in their service to come into + the house of the LORD, according to their manner, under Aaron + their father, as the LORD God of Israel had commanded him. + +13:024:020 And the rest of the sons of Levi were these: Of the sons of + Amram; Shubael: of the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah. + +13:024:021 Concerning Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah, the first was + Isshiah. + +13:024:022 Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath. + +13:024:023 And the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, + Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth. + +13:024:024 Of the sons of Uzziel; Michah: of the sons of Michah; Shamir. + +13:024:025 The brother of Michah was Isshiah: of the sons of Isshiah; + Zechariah. + +13:024:026 The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi: the sons of Jaaziah; + Beno. + +13:024:027 The sons of Merari by Jaaziah; Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, + and Ibri. + +13:024:028 Of Mahli came Eleazar, who had no sons. + +13:024:029 Concerning Kish: the son of Kish was Jerahmeel. + +13:024:030 The sons also of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These + were the sons of the Levites after the house of their fathers. + +13:024:031 These likewise cast lots over against their brethren the sons + of Aaron in the presence of David the king, and Zadok, and + Ahimelech, and the chief of the fathers of the priests and + Levites, even the principal fathers over against their younger + brethren. + +13:025:001 Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the + service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, + who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with + cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their + service was: + +13:025:002 Of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and + Asarelah, the sons of Asaph under the hands of Asaph, which + prophesied according to the order of the king. + +13:025:003 Of Jeduthun: the sons of Jeduthun; Gedaliah, and Zeri, and + Jeshaiah, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah, six, under the hands of + their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with a harp, to give + thanks and to praise the LORD. + +13:025:004 Of Heman: the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, + Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, + and Romamtiezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and + Mahazioth: + +13:025:005 All these were the sons of Heman the king's seer in the words + of God, to lift up the horn. And God gave to Heman fourteen + sons and three daughters. + +13:025:006 All these were under the hands of their father for song in the + house of the LORD, with cymbals, psalteries, and harps, for + the service of the house of God, according to the king's order + to Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman. + +13:025:007 So the number of them, with their brethren that were + instructed in the songs of the LORD, even all that were + cunning, was two hundred fourscore and eight. + +13:025:008 And they cast lots, ward against ward, as well the small as + the great, the teacher as the scholar. + +13:025:009 Now the first lot came forth for Asaph to Joseph: the second + to Gedaliah, who with his brethren and sons were twelve: + +13:025:010 The third to Zaccur, he, his sons, and his brethren, were + twelve: + +13:025:011 The fourth to Izri, he, his sons, and his brethren, were + twelve: + +13:025:012 The fifth to Nethaniah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were + twelve: + +13:025:013 The sixth to Bukkiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were + twelve: + +13:025:014 The seventh to Jesharelah, he, his sons, and his brethren, + were twelve: + +13:025:015 The eighth to Jeshaiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were + twelve: + +13:025:016 The ninth to Mattaniah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were + twelve: + +13:025:017 The tenth to Shimei, he, his sons, and his brethren, were + twelve: + +13:025:018 The eleventh to Azareel, he, his sons, and his brethren, were + twelve: + +13:025:019 The twelfth to Hashabiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were + twelve: + +13:025:020 The thirteenth to Shubael, he, his sons, and his brethren, + were twelve: + +13:025:021 The fourteenth to Mattithiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, + were twelve: + +13:025:022 The fifteenth to Jeremoth, he, his sons, and his brethren, + were twelve: + +13:025:023 The sixteenth to Hananiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, + were twelve: + +13:025:024 The seventeenth to Joshbekashah, he, his sons, and his + brethren, were twelve: + +13:025:025 The eighteenth to Hanani, he, his sons, and his brethren, were + twelve: + +13:025:026 The nineteenth to Mallothi, he, his sons, and his brethren, + were twelve: + +13:025:027 The twentieth to Eliathah, he, his sons, and his brethren, + were twelve: + +13:025:028 The one and twentieth to Hothir, he, his sons, and his + brethren, were twelve: + +13:025:029 The two and twentieth to Giddalti, he, his sons, and his + brethren, were twelve: + +13:025:030 The three and twentieth to Mahazioth, he, his sons, and his + brethren, were twelve: + +13:025:031 The four and twentieth to Romamtiezer, he, his sons, and his + brethren, were twelve. + +13:026:001 Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was + Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph. + +13:026:002 And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, + Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, + +13:026:003 Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh. + +13:026:004 Moreover the sons of Obededom were, Shemaiah the firstborn, + Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, + and Nethaneel the fifth. + +13:026:005 Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: + for God blessed him. + +13:026:006 Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled + throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men + of valour. + +13:026:007 The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, + whose brethren were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah. + +13:026:008 All these of the sons of Obededom: they and their sons and + their brethren, able men for strength for the service, were + threescore and two of Obededom. + +13:026:009 And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen. + +13:026:010 Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the + chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father + made him the chief;) + +13:026:011 Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: + all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen. + +13:026:012 Among these were the divisions of the porters, even among the + chief men, having wards one against another, to minister in + the house of the LORD. + +13:026:013 And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according + to the house of their fathers, for every gate. + +13:026:014 And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his + son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out + northward. + +13:026:015 To Obededom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim. + +13:026:016 To Shuppim and Hosah the lot came forth westward, with the + gate Shallecheth, by the causeway of the going up, ward + against ward. + +13:026:017 Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward + four a day, and toward Asuppim two and two. + +13:026:018 At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar. + +13:026:019 These are the divisions of the porters among the sons of Kore, + and among the sons of Merari. + +13:026:020 And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house + of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things. + +13:026:021 As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite + Laadan, chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were + Jehieli. + +13:026:022 The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, which were + over the treasures of the house of the LORD. + +13:026:023 Of the Amramites, and the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the + Uzzielites: + +13:026:024 And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of + the treasures. + +13:026:025 And his brethren by Eliezer; Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah + his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith + his son. + +13:026:026 Which Shelomith and his brethren were over all the treasures + of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the chief + fathers, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the + captains of the host, had dedicated. + +13:026:027 Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate to maintain + the house of the LORD. + +13:026:028 And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and + Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had + dedicated; and whosoever had dedicated any thing, it was under + the hand of Shelomith, and of his brethren. + +13:026:029 Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward + business over Israel, for officers and judges. + +13:026:030 And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of + valour, a thousand and seven hundred, were officers among them + of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all the business of + the LORD, and in the service of the king. + +13:026:031 Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even among the + Hebronites, according to the generations of his fathers. In + the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, + and there were found among them mighty men of valour at Jazer + of Gilead. + +13:026:032 And his brethren, men of valour, were two thousand and seven + hundred chief fathers, whom king David made rulers over the + Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, for + every matter pertaining to God, and affairs of the king. + +13:027:001 Now the children of Israel after their number, to wit, the + chief fathers and captains of thousands and hundreds, and + their officers that served the king in any matter of the + courses, which came in and went out month by month throughout + all the months of the year, of every course were twenty and + four thousand. + +13:027:002 Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the + son of Zabdiel: and in his course were twenty and four + thousand. + +13:027:003 Of the children of Perez was the chief of all the captains of + the host for the first month. + +13:027:004 And over the course of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite, + and of his course was Mikloth also the ruler: in his course + likewise were twenty and four thousand. + +13:027:005 The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah + the son of Jehoiada, a chief priest: and in his course were + twenty and four thousand. + +13:027:006 This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and + above the thirty: and in his course was Ammizabad his son. + +13:027:007 The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother + of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him: and in his course + were twenty and four thousand. + +13:027:008 The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the + Izrahite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. + +13:027:009 The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of + Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four + thousand. + +13:027:010 The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the + Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were + twenty and four thousand. + +13:027:011 The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the + Hushathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and + four thousand. + +13:027:012 The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the + Anetothite, of the Benjamites: and in his course were twenty + and four thousand. + +13:027:013 The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the + Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty + and four thousand. + +13:027:014 The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the + Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course + were twenty and four thousand. + +13:027:015 The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the + Netophathite, of Othniel: and in his course were twenty and + four thousand. + +13:027:016 Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the + Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, + Shephatiah the son of Maachah: + +13:027:017 Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, + Zadok: + +13:027:018 Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, + Omri the son of Michael: + +13:027:019 Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali, Jerimoth + the son of Azriel: + +13:027:020 Of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah: of the + half tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah: + +13:027:021 Of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of + Zechariah: of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner: + +13:027:022 Of Dan, Azareel the son of Jeroham. These were the princes of + the tribes of Israel. + +13:027:023 But David took not the number of them from twenty years old + and under: because the LORD had said he would increase Israel + like to the stars of the heavens. + +13:027:024 Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but he finished not, + because there fell wrath for it against Israel; neither was + the number put in the account of the chronicles of king David. + +13:027:025 And over the king's treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: + and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in + the villages, and in the castles, was Jehonathan the son of + Uzziah: + +13:027:026 And over them that did the work of the field for tillage of + the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub: + +13:027:027 And over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite: over the + increase of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the + Shiphmite: + +13:027:028 And over the olive trees and the sycomore trees that were in + the low plains was Baalhanan the Gederite: and over the + cellars of oil was Joash: + +13:027:029 And over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the + Sharonite: and over the herds that were in the valleys was + Shaphat the son of Adlai: + +13:027:030 Over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the + asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite: + +13:027:031 And over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagerite. All these were the + rulers of the substance which was king David's. + +13:027:032 Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counsellor, a wise man, and + a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's + sons: + +13:027:033 And Ahithophel was the king's counsellor: and Hushai the + Archite was the king's companion: + +13:027:034 And after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and + Abiathar: and the general of the king's army was Joab. + +13:028:001 And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of + the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered + to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, + and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the + substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with + the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all the + valiant men, unto Jerusalem. + +13:028:002 Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, + my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to + build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the + LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for + the building: + +13:028:003 But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my + name, because thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed + blood. + +13:028:004 Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house + of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath + chosen Judah to be the ruler; and of the house of Judah, the + house of my father; and among the sons of my father he liked + me to make me king over all Israel: + +13:028:005 And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he + hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the + kingdom of the LORD over Israel. + +13:028:006 And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house + and my courts: for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will + be his father. + +13:028:007 Moreover I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be + constant to do my commandments and my judgments, as at this + day. + +13:028:008 Now therefore in the sight of all Israel the congregation of + the LORD, and in the audience of our God, keep and seek for + all the commandments of the LORD your God: that ye may possess + this good land, and leave it for an inheritance for your + children after you for ever. + +13:028:009 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and + serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for + the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the + imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be + found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off + for ever. + +13:028:010 Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house + for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it. + +13:028:011 Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch, + and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and + of the upper chambers thereof, and of the inner parlours + thereof, and of the place of the mercy seat, + +13:028:012 And the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the + courts of the house of the LORD, and of all the chambers round + about, of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the + treasuries of the dedicated things: + +13:028:013 Also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for + all the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and for + all the vessels of service in the house of the LORD. + +13:028:014 He gave of gold by weight for things of gold, for all + instruments of all manner of service; silver also for all + instruments of silver by weight, for all instruments of every + kind of service: + +13:028:015 Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their + lamps of gold, by weight for every candlestick, and for the + lamps thereof: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, + both for the candlestick, and also for the lamps thereof, + according to the use of every candlestick. + +13:028:016 And by weight he gave gold for the tables of shewbread, for + every table; and likewise silver for the tables of silver: + +13:028:017 Also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the + cups: and for the golden basons he gave gold by weight for + every bason; and likewise silver by weight for every bason of + silver: + +13:028:018 And for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold + for the pattern of the chariot of the cherubims, that spread + out their wings, and covered the ark of the covenant of the + LORD. + +13:028:019 All this, said David, the LORD made me understand in writing + by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern. + +13:028:020 And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good + courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD + God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, + nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for + the service of the house of the LORD. + +13:028:021 And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even + they shall be with thee for all the service of the house of + God: and there shall be with thee for all manner of + workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of + service: also the princes and all the people will be wholly at + thy commandment. + +13:029:001 Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation, + Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, is yet young and + tender, and the work is great: for the palace is not for man, + but for the LORD God. + +13:029:002 Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God + the gold for things to be made of gold, and the silver for + things of silver, and the brass for things of brass, the iron + for things of iron, and wood for things of wood; onyx stones, + and stones to be set, glistering stones, and of divers + colours, and all manner of precious stones, and marble stones + in abundance. + +13:029:003 Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my + God, I have of mine own proper good, of gold and silver, which + I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I + have prepared for the holy house. + +13:029:004 Even three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and + seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls + of the houses withal: + +13:029:005 The gold for things of gold, and the silver for things of + silver, and for all manner of work to be made by the hands of + artificers. And who then is willing to consecrate his service + this day unto the LORD? + +13:029:006 Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of + Israel and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the + rulers of the king's work, offered willingly, + +13:029:007 And gave for the service of the house of God of gold five + thousand talents and ten thousand drams, and of silver ten + thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and + one hundred thousand talents of iron. + +13:029:008 And they with whom precious stones were found gave them to the + treasure of the house of the LORD, by the hand of Jehiel the + Gershonite. + +13:029:009 Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, + because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: + and David the king also rejoiced with great joy. + +13:029:010 Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: + and David said, Blessed be thou, LORD God of Israel our + father, for ever and ever. + +13:029:011 Thine, O LORD is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, + and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the + heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O + LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all. + +13:029:012 Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over + all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand + it is to make great, and to give strength unto all. + +13:029:013 Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious + name. + +13:029:014 But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to + offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of + thee, and of thine own have we given thee. + +13:029:015 For we are strangers before thee, and sojourners, as were all + our fathers: our days on the earth are as a shadow, and there + is none abiding. + +13:029:016 O LORD our God, all this store that we have prepared to build + thee an house for thine holy name cometh of thine hand, and is + all thine own. + +13:029:017 I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast + pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine + heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have + I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer + willingly unto thee. + +13:029:018 O LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, our fathers, keep + this for ever in the imagination of the thoughts of the heart + of thy people, and prepare their heart unto thee: + +13:029:019 And give unto Solomon my son a perfect heart, to keep thy + commandments, thy testimonies, and thy statutes, and to do all + these things, and to build the palace, for the which I have + made provision. + +13:029:020 And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD + your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of + their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the + LORD, and the king. + +13:029:021 And they sacrificed sacrifices unto the LORD, and offered + burnt offerings unto the LORD, on the morrow after that day, + even a thousand bullocks, a thousand rams, and a thousand + lambs, with their drink offerings, and sacrifices in abundance + for all Israel: + +13:029:022 And did eat and drink before the LORD on that day with great + gladness. And they made Solomon the son of David king the + second time, and anointed him unto the LORD to be the chief + governor, and Zadok to be priest. + +13:029:023 Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of + David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him. + +13:029:024 And all the princes, and the mighty men, and all the sons + likewise of king David, submitted themselves unto Solomon the + king. + +13:029:025 And the LORD magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all + Israel, and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not + been on any king before him in Israel. + +13:029:026 Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. + +13:029:027 And the time that he reigned over Israel was forty years; + seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years + reigned he in Jerusalem. + +13:029:028 And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and + honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead. + +13:029:029 Now the acts of David the king, first and last, behold, they + are written in the book of Samuel the seer, and in the book of + Nathan the prophet, and in the book of Gad the seer, + +13:029:030 With all his reign and his might, and the times that went over + him, and over Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the + countries. + +Book 14 2 Chronicles + +14:001:001 And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, + and the LORD his God was with him, and magnified him + exceedingly. + +14:001:002 Then Solomon spake unto all Israel, to the captains of + thousands and of hundreds, and to the judges, and to every + governor in all Israel, the chief of the fathers. + +14:001:003 So Solomon, and all the congregation with him, went to the + high place that was at Gibeon; for there was the tabernacle of + the congregation of God, which Moses the servant of the LORD + had made in the wilderness. + +14:001:004 But the ark of God had David brought up from Kirjathjearim to + the place which David had prepared for it: for he had pitched + a tent for it at Jerusalem. + +14:001:005 Moreover the brasen altar, that Bezaleel the son of Uri, the + son of Hur, had made, he put before the tabernacle of the + LORD: and Solomon and the congregation sought unto it. + +14:001:006 And Solomon went up thither to the brasen altar before the + LORD, which was at the tabernacle of the congregation, and + offered a thousand burnt offerings upon it. + +14:001:007 In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, + Ask what I shall give thee. + +14:001:008 And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast shewed great mercy unto + David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead. + +14:001:009 Now, O LORD God, let thy promise unto David my father be + established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the + dust of the earth in multitude. + +14:001:010 Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come + in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that + is so great? + +14:001:011 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and + thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of + thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast + asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge + my people, over whom I have made thee king: + +14:001:012 Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give + thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings + have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any + after thee have the like. + +14:001:013 Then Solomon came from his journey to the high place that was + at Gibeon to Jerusalem, from before the tabernacle of the + congregation, and reigned over Israel. + +14:001:014 And Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen: and he had a + thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand + horsemen, which he placed in the chariot cities, and with the + king at Jerusalem. + +14:001:015 And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem as plenteous as + stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that are + in the vale for abundance. + +14:001:016 And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: + the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price. + +14:001:017 And they fetched up, and brought forth out of Egypt a chariot + for six hundred shekels of silver, and an horse for an hundred + and fifty: and so brought they out horses for all the kings of + the Hittites, and for the kings of Syria, by their means. + +14:002:001 And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the + LORD, and an house for his kingdom. + +14:002:002 And Solomon told out threescore and ten thousand men to bear + burdens, and fourscore thousand to hew in the mountain, and + three thousand and six hundred to oversee them. + +14:002:003 And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou + didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to + build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with me. + +14:002:004 Behold, I build an house to the name of the LORD my God, to + dedicate it to him, and to burn before him sweet incense, and + for the continual shewbread, and for the burnt offerings + morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, + and on the solemn feasts of the LORD our God. This is an + ordinance for ever to Israel. + +14:002:005 And the house which I build is great: for great is our God + above all gods. + +14:002:006 But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and + heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who am I then, that I + should build him an house, save only to burn sacrifice before + him? + +14:002:007 Send me now therefore a man cunning to work in gold, and in + silver, and in brass, and in iron, and in purple, and crimson, + and blue, and that can skill to grave with the cunning men + that are with me in Judah and in Jerusalem, whom David my + father did provide. + +14:002:008 Send me also cedar trees, fir trees, and algum trees, out of + Lebanon: for I know that thy servants can skill to cut timber + in Lebanon; and, behold, my servants shall be with thy + servants, + +14:002:009 Even to prepare me timber in abundance: for the house which I + am about to build shall be wonderful great. + +14:002:010 And, behold, I will give to thy servants, the hewers that cut + timber, twenty thousand measures of beaten wheat, and twenty + thousand measures of barley, and twenty thousand baths of + wine, and twenty thousand baths of oil. + +14:002:011 Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent + to Solomon, Because the LORD hath loved his people, he hath + made thee king over them. + +14:002:012 Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that + made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise + son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build + an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. + +14:002:013 And now I have sent a cunning man, endued with understanding, + of Huram my father's, + +14:002:014 The son of a woman of the daughters of Dan, and his father was + a man of Tyre, skilful to work in gold, and in silver, in + brass, in iron, in stone, and in timber, in purple, in blue, + and in fine linen, and in crimson; also to grave any manner of + graving, and to find out every device which shall be put to + him, with thy cunning men, and with the cunning men of my lord + David thy father. + +14:002:015 Now therefore the wheat, and the barley, the oil, and the + wine, which my lord hath spoken of, let him send unto his + servants: + +14:002:016 And we will cut wood out of Lebanon, as much as thou shalt + need: and we will bring it to thee in floats by sea to Joppa; + and thou shalt carry it up to Jerusalem. + +14:002:017 And Solomon numbered all the strangers that were in the land + of Israel, after the numbering wherewith David his father had + numbered them; and they were found an hundred and fifty + thousand and three thousand and six hundred. + +14:002:018 And he set threescore and ten thousand of them to be bearers + of burdens, and fourscore thousand to be hewers in the + mountain, and three thousand and six hundred overseers to set + the people a work. + +14:003:001 Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD at Jerusalem + in mount Moriah, where the Lord appeared unto David his + father, in the place that David had prepared in the + threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite. + +14:003:002 And he began to build in the second day of the second month, + in the fourth year of his reign. + +14:003:003 Now these are the things wherein Solomon was instructed for + the building of the house of God. The length by cubits after + the first measure was threescore cubits, and the breadth + twenty cubits. + +14:003:004 And the porch that was in the front of the house, the length + of it was according to the breadth of the house, twenty + cubits, and the height was an hundred and twenty: and he + overlaid it within with pure gold. + +14:003:005 And the greater house he cieled with fir tree, which he + overlaid with fine gold, and set thereon palm trees and + chains. + +14:003:006 And he garnished the house with precious stones for beauty: + and the gold was gold of Parvaim. + +14:003:007 He overlaid also the house, the beams, the posts, and the + walls thereof, and the doors thereof, with gold; and graved + cherubims on the walls. + +14:003:008 And he made the most holy house, the length whereof was + according to the breadth of the house, twenty cubits, and the + breadth thereof twenty cubits: and he overlaid it with fine + gold, amounting to six hundred talents. + +14:003:009 And the weight of the nails was fifty shekels of gold. And he + overlaid the upper chambers with gold. + +14:003:010 And in the most holy house he made two cherubims of image + work, and overlaid them with gold. + +14:003:011 And the wings of the cherubims were twenty cubits long: one + wing of the one cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall + of the house: and the other wing was likewise five cubits, + reaching to the wing of the other cherub. + +14:003:012 And one wing of the other cherub was five cubits, reaching to + the wall of the house: and the other wing was five cubits + also, joining to the wing of the other cherub. + +14:003:013 The wings of these cherubims spread themselves forth twenty + cubits: and they stood on their feet, and their faces were + inward. + +14:003:014 And he made the vail of blue, and purple, and crimson, and + fine linen, and wrought cherubims thereon. + +14:003:015 Also he made before the house two pillars of thirty and five + cubits high, and the chapiter that was on the top of each of + them was five cubits. + +14:003:016 And he made chains, as in the oracle, and put them on the + heads of the pillars; and made an hundred pomegranates, and + put them on the chains. + +14:003:017 And he reared up the pillars before the temple, one on the + right hand, and the other on the left; and called the name of + that on the right hand Jachin, and the name of that on the + left Boaz. + +14:004:001 Moreover he made an altar of brass, twenty cubits the length + thereof, and twenty cubits the breadth thereof, and ten cubits + the height thereof. + +14:004:002 Also he made a molten sea of ten cubits from brim to brim, + round in compass, and five cubits the height thereof; and a + line of thirty cubits did compass it round about. + +14:004:003 And under it was the similitude of oxen, which did compass it + round about: ten in a cubit, compassing the sea round about. + Two rows of oxen were cast, when it was cast. + +14:004:004 It stood upon twelve oxen, three looking toward the north, and + three looking toward the west, and three looking toward the + south, and three looking toward the east: and the sea was set + above upon them, and all their hinder parts were inward. + +14:004:005 And the thickness of it was an handbreadth, and the brim of it + like the work of the brim of a cup, with flowers of lilies; + and it received and held three thousand baths. + +14:004:006 He made also ten lavers, and put five on the right hand, and + five on the left, to wash in them: such things as they offered + for the burnt offering they washed in them; but the sea was + for the priests to wash in. + +14:004:007 And he made ten candlesticks of gold according to their form, + and set them in the temple, five on the right hand, and five + on the left. + +14:004:008 He made also ten tables, and placed them in the temple, five + on the right side, and five on the left. And he made an + hundred basons of gold. + +14:004:009 Furthermore he made the court of the priests, and the great + court, and doors for the court, and overlaid the doors of them + with brass. + +14:004:010 And he set the sea on the right side of the east end, over + against the south. + +14:004:011 And Huram made the pots, and the shovels, and the basons. And + Huram finished the work that he was to make for king Solomon + for the house of God; + +14:004:012 To wit, the two pillars, and the pommels, and the chapiters + which were on the top of the two pillars, and the two wreaths + to cover the two pommels of the chapiters which were on the + top of the pillars; + +14:004:013 And four hundred pomegranates on the two wreaths; two rows of + pomegranates on each wreath, to cover the two pommels of the + chapiters which were upon the pillars. + +14:004:014 He made also bases, and lavers made he upon the bases; + +14:004:015 One sea, and twelve oxen under it. + +14:004:016 The pots also, and the shovels, and the fleshhooks, and all + their instruments, did Huram his father make to king Solomon + for the house of the LORD of bright brass. + +14:004:017 In the plain of Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay + ground between Succoth and Zeredathah. + +14:004:018 Thus Solomon made all these vessels in great abundance: for + the weight of the brass could not be found out. + +14:004:019 And Solomon made all the vessels that were for the house of + God, the golden altar also, and the tables whereon the + shewbread was set; + +14:004:020 Moreover the candlesticks with their lamps, that they should + burn after the manner before the oracle, of pure gold; + +14:004:021 And the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs, made he of + gold, and that perfect gold; + +14:004:022 And the snuffers, and the basons, and the spoons, and the + censers, of pure gold: and the entry of the house, the inner + doors thereof for the most holy place, and the doors of the + house of the temple, were of gold. + +14:005:001 Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the LORD + was finished: and Solomon brought in all the things that David + his father had dedicated; and the silver, and the gold, and + all the instruments, put he among the treasures of the house + of God. + +14:005:002 Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads + of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of + Israel, unto Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of + the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion. + +14:005:003 Wherefore all the men of Israel assembled themselves unto the + king in the feast which was in the seventh month. + +14:005:004 And all the elders of Israel came; and the Levites took up the + ark. + +14:005:005 And they brought up the ark, and the tabernacle of the + congregation, and all the holy vessels that were in the + tabernacle, these did the priests and the Levites bring up. + +14:005:006 Also king Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel that + were assembled unto him before the ark, sacrificed sheep and + oxen, which could not be told nor numbered for multitude. + +14:005:007 And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD + unto his place, to the oracle of the house, into the most holy + place, even under the wings of the cherubims: + +14:005:008 For the cherubims spread forth their wings over the place of + the ark, and the cherubims covered the ark and the staves + thereof above. + +14:005:009 And they drew out the staves of the ark, that the ends of the + staves were seen from the ark before the oracle; but they were + not seen without. And there it is unto this day. + +14:005:010 There was nothing in the ark save the two tables which Moses + put therein at Horeb, when the LORD made a covenant with the + children of Israel, when they came out of Egypt. + +14:005:011 And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the + holy place: (for all the priests that were present were + sanctified, and did not then wait by course: + +14:005:012 Also the Levites which were the singers, all of them of Asaph, + of Heman, of Jeduthun, with their sons and their brethren, + being arrayed in white linen, having cymbals and psalteries + and harps, stood at the east end of the altar, and with them + an hundred and twenty priests sounding with trumpets:) + +14:005:013 It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as + one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking + the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the + trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised + the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for + ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the + house of the LORD; + +14:005:014 So that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of + the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of + God. + +14:006:001 Then said Solomon, The LORD hath said that he would dwell in + the thick darkness. + +14:006:002 But I have built an house of habitation for thee, and a place + for thy dwelling for ever. + +14:006:003 And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole + congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel + stood. + +14:006:004 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who hath with + his hands fulfilled that which he spake with his mouth to my + father David, saying, + +14:006:005 Since the day that I brought forth my people out of the land + of Egypt I chose no city among all the tribes of Israel to + build an house in, that my name might be there; neither chose + I any man to be a ruler over my people Israel: + +14:006:006 But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and + have chosen David to be over my people Israel. + +14:006:007 Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house + for the name of the LORD God of Israel. + +14:006:008 But the LORD said to David my father, Forasmuch as it was in + thine heart to build an house for my name, thou didst well in + that it was in thine heart: + +14:006:009 Notwithstanding thou shalt not build the house; but thy son + which shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the + house for my name. + +14:006:010 The LORD therefore hath performed his word that he hath + spoken: for I am risen up in the room of David my father, and + am set on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have + built the house for the name of the LORD God of Israel. + +14:006:011 And in it have I put the ark, wherein is the covenant of the + LORD, that he made with the children of Israel. + +14:006:012 And he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of + all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands: + +14:006:013 For Solomon had made a brasen scaffold of five cubits long, + and five cubits broad, and three cubits high, and had set it + in the midst of the court: and upon it he stood, and kneeled + down upon his knees before all the congregation of Israel, and + spread forth his hands toward heaven. + +14:006:014 And said, O LORD God of Israel, there is no God like thee in + the heaven, nor in the earth; which keepest covenant, and + shewest mercy unto thy servants, that walk before thee with + all their hearts: + +14:006:015 Thou which hast kept with thy servant David my father that + which thou hast promised him; and spakest with thy mouth, and + hast fulfilled it with thine hand, as it is this day. + +14:006:016 Now therefore, O LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant + David my father that which thou hast promised him, saying, + There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit upon the + throne of Israel; yet so that thy children take heed to their + way to walk in my law, as thou hast walked before me. + +14:006:017 Now then, O LORD God of Israel, let thy word be verified, + which thou hast spoken unto thy servant David. + +14:006:018 But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? behold, + heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much + less this house which I have built! + +14:006:019 Have respect therefore to the prayer of thy servant, and to + his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken unto the cry and + the prayer which thy servant prayeth before thee: + +14:006:020 That thine eyes may be open upon this house day and night, + upon the place whereof thou hast said that thou wouldest put + thy name there; to hearken unto the prayer which thy servant + prayeth toward this place. + +14:006:021 Hearken therefore unto the supplications of thy servant, and + of thy people Israel, which they shall make toward this place: + hear thou from thy dwelling place, even from heaven; and when + thou hearest, forgive. + +14:006:022 If a man sin against his neighbour, and an oath be laid upon + him to make him swear, and the oath come before thine altar in + this house; + +14:006:023 Then hear thou from heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, by + requiting the wicked, by recompensing his way upon his own + head; and by justifying the righteous, by giving him according + to his righteousness. + +14:006:024 And if thy people Israel be put to the worse before the enemy, + because they have sinned against thee; and shall return and + confess thy name, and pray and make supplication before thee + in this house; + +14:006:025 Then hear thou from the heavens, and forgive the sin of thy + people Israel, and bring them again unto the land which thou + gavest to them and to their fathers. + +14:006:026 When the heaven is shut up, and there is no rain, because they + have sinned against thee; yet if they pray toward this place, + and confess thy name, and turn from their sin, when thou dost + afflict them; + +14:006:027 Then hear thou from heaven, and forgive the sin of thy + servants, and of thy people Israel, when thou hast taught them + the good way, wherein they should walk; and send rain upon thy + land, which thou hast given unto thy people for an + inheritance. + +14:006:028 If there be dearth in the land, if there be pestilence, if + there be blasting, or mildew, locusts, or caterpillers; if + their enemies besiege them in the cities of their land; + whatsoever sore or whatsoever sickness there be: + +14:006:029 Then what prayer or what supplication soever shall be made of + any man, or of all thy people Israel, when every one shall + know his own sore and his own grief, and shall spread forth + his hands in this house: + +14:006:030 Then hear thou from heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, + and render unto every man according unto all his ways, whose + heart thou knowest; (for thou only knowest the hearts of the + children of men:) + +14:006:031 That they may fear thee, to walk in thy ways, so long as they + live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers. + +14:006:032 Moreover concerning the stranger, which is not of thy people + Israel, but is come from a far country for thy great name's + sake, and thy mighty hand, and thy stretched out arm; if they + come and pray in this house; + +14:006:033 Then hear thou from the heavens, even from thy dwelling place, + and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for; + that all people of the earth may know thy name, and fear thee, + as doth thy people Israel, and may know that this house which + I have built is called by thy name. + +14:006:034 If thy people go out to war against their enemies by the way + that thou shalt send them, and they pray unto thee toward this + city which thou hast chosen, and the house which I have built + for thy name; + +14:006:035 Then hear thou from the heavens their prayer and their + supplication, and maintain their cause. + +14:006:036 If they sin against thee, (for there is no man which sinneth + not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them over + before their enemies, and they carry them away captives unto a + land far off or near; + +14:006:037 Yet if they bethink themselves in the land whither they are + carried captive, and turn and pray unto thee in the land of + their captivity, saying, We have sinned, we have done amiss, + and have dealt wickedly; + +14:006:038 If they return to thee with all their heart and with all their + soul in the land of their captivity, whither they have carried + them captives, and pray toward their land, which thou gavest + unto their fathers, and toward the city which thou hast + chosen, and toward the house which I have built for thy name: + +14:006:039 Then hear thou from the heavens, even from thy dwelling place, + their prayer and their supplications, and maintain their + cause, and forgive thy people which have sinned against thee. + +14:006:040 Now, my God, let, I beseech thee, thine eyes be open, and let + thine ears be attent unto the prayer that is made in this + place. + +14:006:041 Now therefore arise, O LORD God, into thy resting place, thou, + and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O LORD God, be + clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in + goodness. + +14:006:042 O LORD God, turn not away the face of thine anointed: remember + the mercies of David thy servant. + +14:007:001 Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came + down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the + sacrifices; and the glory of the LORD filled the house. + +14:007:002 And the priests could not enter into the house of the LORD, + because the glory of the LORD had filled the LORD's house. + +14:007:003 And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came + down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed + themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, + and worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; + for his mercy endureth for ever. + +14:007:004 Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the + LORD. + +14:007:005 And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty and two + thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep: so + the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. + +14:007:006 And the priests waited on their offices: the Levites also with + instruments of musick of the LORD, which David the king had + made to praise the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever, + when David praised by their ministry; and the priests sounded + trumpets before them, and all Israel stood. + +14:007:007 Moreover Solomon hallowed the middle of the court that was + before the house of the LORD: for there he offered burnt + offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, because the + brasen altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive + the burnt offerings, and the meat offerings, and the fat. + +14:007:008 Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and + all Israel with him, a very great congregation, from the + entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt. + +14:007:009 And in the eighth day they made a solemn assembly: for they + kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast + seven days. + +14:007:010 And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he + sent the people away into their tents, glad and merry in heart + for the goodness that the LORD had shewed unto David, and to + Solomon, and to Israel his people. + +14:007:011 Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD, and the king's + house: and all that came into Solomon's heart to make in the + house of the LORD, and in his own house, he prosperously + effected. + +14:007:012 And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, + I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself + for an house of sacrifice. + +14:007:013 If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the + locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my + people; + +14:007:014 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble + themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their + wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive + their sin, and will heal their land. + +14:007:015 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the + prayer that is made in this place. + +14:007:016 For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name + may be there for ever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be + there perpetually. + +14:007:017 And as for thee, if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy + father walked, and do according to all that I have commanded + thee, and shalt observe my statutes and my judgments; + +14:007:018 Then will I stablish the throne of thy kingdom, according as I + have covenanted with David thy father, saying, There shall not + fail thee a man to be ruler in Israel. + +14:007:019 But if ye turn away, and forsake my statutes and my + commandments, which I have set before you, and shall go and + serve other gods, and worship them; + +14:007:020 Then will I pluck them up by the roots out of my land which I + have given them; and this house, which I have sanctified for + my name, will I cast out of my sight, and will make it to be a + proverb and a byword among all nations. + +14:007:021 And this house, which is high, shall be an astonishment to + every one that passeth by it; so that he shall say, Why hath + the LORD done thus unto this land, and unto this house? + +14:007:022 And it shall be answered, Because they forsook the LORD God of + their fathers, which brought them forth out of the land of + Egypt, and laid hold on other gods, and worshipped them, and + served them: therefore hath he brought all this evil upon + them. + +14:008:001 And it came to pass at the end of twenty years, wherein + Solomon had built the house of the LORD, and his own house, + +14:008:002 That the cities which Huram had restored to Solomon, Solomon + built them, and caused the children of Israel to dwell there. + +14:008:003 And Solomon went to Hamathzobah, and prevailed against it. + +14:008:004 And he built Tadmor in the wilderness, and all the store + cities, which he built in Hamath. + +14:008:005 Also he built Bethhoron the upper, and Bethhoron the nether, + fenced cities, with walls, gates, and bars; + +14:008:006 And Baalath, and all the store cities that Solomon had, and + all the chariot cities, and the cities of the horsemen, and + all that Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in + Lebanon, and throughout all the land of his dominion. + +14:008:007 As for all the people that were left of the Hittites, and the + Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the + Jebusites, which were not of Israel, + +14:008:008 But of their children, who were left after them in the land, + whom the children of Israel consumed not, them did Solomon + make to pay tribute until this day. + +14:008:009 But of the children of Israel did Solomon make no servants for + his work; but they were men of war, and chief of his captains, + and captains of his chariots and horsemen. + +14:008:010 And these were the chief of king Solomon's officers, even two + hundred and fifty, that bare rule over the people. + +14:008:011 And Solomon brought up the daughter of Pharaoh out of the city + of David unto the house that he had built for her: for he + said, My wife shall not dwell in the house of David king of + Israel, because the places are holy, whereunto the ark of the + LORD hath come. + +14:008:012 Then Solomon offered burnt offerings unto the LORD on the + altar of the LORD, which he had built before the porch, + +14:008:013 Even after a certain rate every day, offering according to the + commandment of Moses, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, + and on the solemn feasts, three times in the year, even in the + feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in + the feast of tabernacles. + +14:008:014 And he appointed, according to the order of David his father, + the courses of the priests to their service, and the Levites + to their charges, to praise and minister before the priests, + as the duty of every day required: the porters also by their + courses at every gate: for so had David the man of God + commanded. + +14:008:015 And they departed not from the commandment of the king unto + the priests and Levites concerning any matter, or concerning + the treasures. + +14:008:016 Now all the work of Solomon was prepared unto the day of the + foundation of the house of the LORD, and until it was + finished. So the house of the LORD was perfected. + +14:008:017 Then went Solomon to Eziongeber, and to Eloth, at the sea side + in the land of Edom. + +14:008:018 And Huram sent him by the hands of his servants ships, and + servants that had knowledge of the sea; and they went with the + servants of Solomon to Ophir, and took thence four hundred and + fifty talents of gold, and brought them to king Solomon. + +14:009:001 And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she + came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a + very great company, and camels that bare spices, and gold in + abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to + Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart. + +14:009:002 And Solomon told her all her questions: and there was nothing + hid from Solomon which he told her not. + +14:009:003 And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, + and the house that he had built, + +14:009:004 And the meat of his table, and the sitting of his servants, + and the attendance of his ministers, and their apparel; his + cupbearers also, and their apparel; and his ascent by which he + went up into the house of the LORD; there was no more spirit + in her. + +14:009:005 And she said to the king, It was a true report which I heard + in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom: + +14:009:006 Howbeit I believed not their words, until I came, and mine + eyes had seen it: and, behold, the one half of the greatness + of thy wisdom was not told me: for thou exceedest the fame + that I heard. + +14:009:007 Happy are thy men, and happy are these thy servants, which + stand continually before thee, and hear thy wisdom. + +14:009:008 Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee to set + thee on his throne, to be king for the LORD thy God: because + thy God loved Israel, to establish them for ever, therefore + made he thee king over them, to do judgment and justice. + +14:009:009 And she gave the king an hundred and twenty talents of gold, + and of spices great abundance, and precious stones: neither + was there any such spice as the queen of Sheba gave king + Solomon. + +14:009:010 And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, + which brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and + precious stones. + +14:009:011 And the king made of the algum trees terraces to the house of + the LORD, and to the king's palace, and harps and psalteries + for singers: and there were none such seen before in the land + of Judah. + +14:009:012 And king Solomon gave to the queen of Sheba all her desire, + whatsoever she asked, beside that which she had brought unto + the king. So she turned, and went away to her own land, she + and her servants. + +14:009:013 Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was + six hundred and threescore and six talents of gold; + +14:009:014 Beside that which chapmen and merchants brought. And all the + kings of Arabia and governors of the country brought gold and + silver to Solomon. + +14:009:015 And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six + hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one target. + +14:009:016 And three hundred shields made he of beaten gold: three + hundred shekels of gold went to one shield. And the king put + them in the house of the forest of Lebanon. + +14:009:017 Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid + it with pure gold. + +14:009:018 And there were six steps to the throne, with a footstool of + gold, which were fastened to the throne, and stays on each + side of the sitting place, and two lions standing by the + stays: + +14:009:019 And 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. + +14:009:020 And all the drinking vessels of king Solomon were of gold, and + all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of + pure gold: none were of silver; it was not any thing accounted + of in the days of Solomon. + +14:009:021 For the king's ships went to Tarshish with the servants of + Huram: every three years once came the ships of Tarshish + bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks. + +14:009:022 And king Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches + and wisdom. + +14:009:023 And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, + to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart. + +14:009:024 And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and + vessels of gold, and raiment, harness, and spices, horses, and + mules, a rate year by year. + +14:009:025 And Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, + and twelve thousand horsemen; whom he bestowed in the chariot + cities, and with the king at Jerusalem. + +14:009:026 And he reigned over all the kings from the river even unto the + land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt. + +14:009:027 And the king made silver in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar + trees made he as the sycomore trees that are in the low plains + in abundance. + +14:009:028 And they brought unto Solomon horses out of Egypt, and out of + all lands. + +14:009:029 Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, first and last, are they + not written in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the + prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo + the seer against Jeroboam the son of Nebat? + +14:009:030 And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years. + +14:009:031 And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the + city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his + stead. + +14:010:001 And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for to Shechem were all Israel + come to make him king. + +14:010:002 And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was + in Egypt, whither he fled from the presence of Solomon the + king, heard it, that Jeroboam returned out of Egypt. + +14:010:003 And they sent and called him. So Jeroboam and all Israel came + and spake to Rehoboam, saying, + +14:010:004 Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore ease thou + somewhat the grievous servitude of thy father, and his heavy + yoke that he put upon us, and we will serve thee. + +14:010:005 And he said unto them, Come again unto me after three days. + And the people departed. + +14:010:006 And king Rehoboam took counsel with the old men that had stood + before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What + counsel give ye me to return answer to this people? + +14:010:007 And they spake unto him, saying, If thou be kind to this + people, and please them, and speak good words to them, they + will be thy servants for ever. + +14:010:008 But he forsook the counsel which the old men gave him, and + took counsel with the young men that were brought up with him, + that stood before him. + +14:010:009 And he said unto them, What advice give ye that we may return + answer to this people, which have spoken to me, saying, Ease + somewhat the yoke that thy father did put upon us? + +14:010:010 And the young men that were brought up with him spake unto + him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spake unto + thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it + somewhat lighter for us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My + little finger shall be thicker than my father's loins. + +14:010:011 For whereas my father put a heavy yoke upon you, I will put + more to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I + will chastise you with scorpions. + +14:010:012 So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam on the third + day, as the king bade, saying, Come again to me on the third + day. + +14:010:013 And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook + the counsel of the old men, + +14:010:014 And answered them after the advice of the young men, saying, + My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add thereto: my + father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with + scorpions. + +14:010:015 So the king hearkened not unto the people: for the cause was + of God, that the LORD might perform his word, which he spake + by the hand of Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of + Nebat. + +14:010:016 And when all Israel saw that the king would not hearken unto + them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have + we in David? and we have none inheritance in the son of Jesse: + every man to your tents, O Israel: and now, David, see to + thine own house. So all Israel went to their tents. + +14:010:017 But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of + Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them. + +14:010:018 Then king Rehoboam sent Hadoram that was over the tribute; and + the children of Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. + But king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to + flee to Jerusalem. + +14:010:019 And Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day. + +14:011:001 And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he gathered of the + house of Judah and Benjamin an hundred and fourscore thousand + chosen men, which were warriors, to fight against Israel, that + he might bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam. + +14:011:002 But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God, + saying, + +14:011:003 Speak unto Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to + all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying, + +14:011:004 Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against + your brethren: return every man to his house: for this thing + is done of me. And they obeyed the words of the LORD, and + returned from going against Jeroboam. + +14:011:005 And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence + in Judah. + +14:011:006 He built even Bethlehem, and Etam, and Tekoa, + +14:011:007 And Bethzur, and Shoco, and Adullam, + +14:011:008 And Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph, + +14:011:009 And Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah, + +14:011:010 And Zorah, and Aijalon, and Hebron, which are in Judah and in + Benjamin fenced cities. + +14:011:011 And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them, + and store of victual, and of oil and wine. + +14:011:012 And in every several city he put shields and spears, and made + them exceeding strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side. + +14:011:013 And the priests and the Levites that were in all Israel + resorted to him out of all their coasts. + +14:011:014 For the Levites left their suburbs and their possession, and + came to Judah and Jerusalem: for Jeroboam and his sons had + cast them off from executing the priest's office unto the + LORD: + +14:011:015 And he ordained him priests for the high places, and for the + devils, and for the calves which he had made. + +14:011:016 And after them out of all the tribes of Israel such as set + their hearts to seek the LORD God of Israel came to Jerusalem, + to sacrifice unto the LORD God of their fathers. + +14:011:017 So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam + the son of Solomon strong, three years: for three years they + walked in the way of David and Solomon. + +14:011:018 And Rehoboam took him Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the + son of David to wife, and Abihail the daughter of Eliab the + son of Jesse; + +14:011:019 Which bare him children; Jeush, and Shamariah, and Zaham. + +14:011:020 And after her he took Maachah the daughter of Absalom; which + bare him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith. + +14:011:021 And Rehoboam loved Maachah the daughter of Absalom above all + his wives and his concubines: (for he took eighteen wives, and + threescore concubines; and begat twenty and eight sons, and + threescore daughters.) + +14:011:022 And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, to be + ruler among his brethren: for he thought to make him king. + +14:011:023 And he dealt wisely, and dispersed of all his children + throughout all the countries of Judah and Benjamin, unto every + fenced city: and he gave them victual in abundance. And he + desired many wives. + +14:012:001 And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the + kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of + the LORD, and all Israel with him. + +14:012:002 And it came to pass, that in the fifth year of king Rehoboam + Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, because they + had transgressed against the LORD, + +14:012:003 With twelve hundred chariots, and threescore thousand + horsemen: and the people were without number that came with + him out of Egypt; the Lubims, the Sukkiims, and the + Ethiopians. + +14:012:004 And he took the fenced cities which pertained to Judah, and + came to Jerusalem. + +14:012:005 Then came Shemaiah the prophet to Rehoboam, and to the princes + of Judah, that were gathered together to Jerusalem because of + Shishak, and said unto them, Thus saith the LORD, Ye have + forsaken me, and therefore have I also left you in the hand of + Shishak. + +14:012:006 Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled + themselves; and they said, The LORD is righteous. + +14:012:007 And when the LORD saw that they humbled themselves, the word + of the LORD came to Shemaiah, saying, They have humbled + themselves; therefore I will not destroy them, but I will + grant them some deliverance; and my wrath shall not be poured + out upon Jerusalem by the hand of Shishak. + +14:012:008 Nevertheless they shall be his servants; that they may know my + service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries. + +14:012:009 So Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, and took + away the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures + of the king's house; he took all: he carried away also the + shields of gold which Solomon had made. + +14:012:010 Instead of which king Rehoboam made shields of brass, and + committed them to the hands of the chief of the guard, that + kept the entrance of the king's house. + +14:012:011 And when the king entered into the house of the LORD, the + guard came and fetched them, and brought them again into the + guard chamber. + +14:012:012 And when he humbled himself, the wrath of the LORD turned from + him, that he would not destroy him altogether: and also in + Judah things went well. + +14:012:013 So king Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem, and + reigned: for Rehoboam was one and forty years old when he + began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, + the city which the LORD had chosen out of all the tribes of + Israel, to put his name there. And his mother's name was + Naamah an Ammonitess. + +14:012:014 And he did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the + LORD. + +14:012:015 Now the acts of Rehoboam, first and last, are they not written + in the book of Shemaiah the prophet, and of Iddo the seer + concerning genealogies? And there were wars between Rehoboam + and Jeroboam continually. + +14:012:016 And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried in the + city of David: and Abijah his son reigned in his stead. + +14:013:001 Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam began Abijah to + reign over Judah. + +14:013:002 He reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also + was Michaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. And there was + war between Abijah and Jeroboam. + +14:013:003 And Abijah set the battle in array with an army of valiant men + of war, even four hundred thousand chosen men: Jeroboam also + set the battle in array against him with eight hundred + thousand chosen men, being mighty men of valour. + +14:013:004 And Abijah stood up upon mount Zemaraim, which is in mount + Ephraim, and said, Hear me, thou Jeroboam, and all Israel; + +14:013:005 Ought ye not to know that the LORD God of Israel gave the + kingdom over Israel to David for ever, even to him and to his + sons by a covenant of salt? + +14:013:006 Yet Jeroboam the son of Nebat, the servant of Solomon the son + of David, is risen up, and hath rebelled against his lord. + +14:013:007 And there are gathered unto him vain men, the children of + Belial, and have strengthened themselves against Rehoboam the + son of Solomon, when Rehoboam was young and tenderhearted, and + could not withstand them. + +14:013:008 And now ye think to withstand the kingdom of the LORD in the + hand of the sons of David; and ye be a great multitude, and + there are with your golden calves, which Jeroboam made you for + gods. + +14:013:009 Have ye not cast out the priests of the LORD, the sons of + Aaron, and the Levites, and have made you priests after the + manner of the nations of other lands? so that whosoever cometh + to consecrate himself with a young bullock and seven rams, the + same may be a priest of them that are no gods. + +14:013:010 But as for us, the LORD is our God, and we have not forsaken + him; and the priests, which minister unto the LORD, are the + sons of Aaron, and the Levites wait upon their business: + +14:013:011 And they burn unto the LORD every morning and every evening + burnt sacrifices and sweet incense: the shewbread also set + they in order upon the pure table; and the candlestick of gold + with the lamps thereof, to burn every evening: for we keep the + charge of the LORD our God; but ye have forsaken him. + +14:013:012 And, behold, God himself is with us for our captain, and his + priests with sounding trumpets to cry alarm against you. O + children of Israel, fight ye not against the LORD God of your + fathers; for ye shall not prosper. + +14:013:013 But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them: + so they were before Judah, and the ambushment was behind them. + +14:013:014 And when Judah looked back, behold, the battle was before and + behind: and they cried unto the LORD, and the priests sounded + with the trumpets. + +14:013:015 Then the men of Judah gave a shout: and as the men of Judah + shouted, it came to pass, that God smote Jeroboam and all + Israel before Abijah and Judah. + +14:013:016 And the children of Israel fled before Judah: and God + delivered them into their hand. + +14:013:017 And Abijah and his people slew them with a great slaughter: so + there fell down slain of Israel five hundred thousand chosen + men. + +14:013:018 Thus the children of Israel were brought under at that time, + and the children of Judah prevailed, because they relied upon + the LORD God of their fathers. + +14:013:019 And Abijah pursued after Jeroboam, and took cities from him, + Bethel with the towns thereof, and Jeshanah with the towns + thereof, and Ephraim with the towns thereof. + +14:013:020 Neither did Jeroboam recover strength again in the days of + Abijah: and the LORD struck him, and he died. + +14:013:021 But Abijah waxed mighty, and married fourteen wives, and begat + twenty and two sons, and sixteen daughters. + +14:013:022 And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his + sayings, are written in the story of the prophet Iddo. + +14:014:001 So Abijah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the + city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead. In his + days the land was quiet ten years. + +14:014:002 And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the + LORD his God: + +14:014:003 For he took away the altars of the strange gods, and the high + places, and brake down the images, and cut down the groves: + +14:014:004 And commanded Judah to seek the LORD God of their fathers, and + to do the law and the commandment. + +14:014:005 Also he took away out of all the cities of Judah the high + places and the images: and the kingdom was quiet before him. + +14:014:006 And he built fenced cities in Judah: for the land had rest, + and he had no war in those years; because the LORD had given + him rest. + +14:014:007 Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and + make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars, while the + land is yet before us; because we have sought the LORD our + God, we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every + side. So they built and prospered. + +14:014:008 And Asa had an army of men that bare targets and spears, out + of Judah three hundred thousand; and out of Benjamin, that + bare shields and drew bows, two hundred and fourscore + thousand: all these were mighty men of valour. + +14:014:009 And there came out against them Zerah the Ethiopian with an + host of a thousand thousand, and three hundred chariots; and + came unto Mareshah. + +14:014:010 Then Asa went out against him, and they set the battle in + array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah. + +14:014:011 And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is + nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them + that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on + thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, + thou art our God; let no man prevail against thee. + +14:014:012 So the LORD smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; + and the Ethiopians fled. + +14:014:013 And Asa and the people that were with him pursued them unto + Gerar: and the Ethiopians were overthrown, that they could not + recover themselves; for they were destroyed before the LORD, + and before his host; and they carried away very much spoil. + +14:014:014 And they smote all the cities round about Gerar; for the fear + of the LORD came upon them: and they spoiled all the cities; + for there was exceeding much spoil in them. + +14:014:015 They smote also the tents of cattle, and carried away sheep + and camels in abundance, and returned to Jerusalem. + +14:015:001 And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded: + +14:015:002 And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, + Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD is with you, while + ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; + but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you. + +14:015:003 Now for a long season Israel hath been without the true God, + and without a teaching priest, and without law. + +14:015:004 But when they in their trouble did turn unto the LORD God of + Israel, and sought him, he was found of them. + +14:015:005 And in those times there was no peace to him that went out, + nor to him that came in, but great vexations were upon all the + inhabitants of the countries. + +14:015:006 And nation was destroyed of nation, and city of city: for God + did vex them with all adversity. + +14:015:007 Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for + your work shall be rewarded. + +14:015:008 And when Asa heard these words, and the prophecy of Oded the + prophet, he took courage, and put away the abominable idols + out of all the land of Judah and Benjamin, and out of the + cities which he had taken from mount Ephraim, and renewed the + altar of the LORD, that was before the porch of the LORD. + +14:015:009 And he gathered all Judah and Benjamin, and the strangers with + them out of Ephraim and Manasseh, and out of Simeon: for they + fell to him out of Israel in abundance, when they saw that the + LORD his God was with him. + +14:015:010 So they gathered themselves together at Jerusalem in the third + month, in the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa. + +14:015:011 And they offered unto the LORD the same time, of the spoil + which they had brought, seven hundred oxen and seven thousand + sheep. + +14:015:012 And they entered into a covenant to seek the LORD God of their + fathers with all their heart and with all their soul; + +14:015:013 That whosoever would not seek the LORD God of Israel should be + put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman. + +14:015:014 And they sware unto the LORD with a loud voice, and with + shouting, and with trumpets, and with cornets. + +14:015:015 And all Judah rejoiced at the oath: for they had sworn with + all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and + he was found of them: and the LORD gave them rest round about. + +14:015:016 And also concerning Maachah the mother of Asa the king, he + removed her from being queen, because she had made an idol in + a grove: and Asa cut down her idol, and stamped it, and burnt + it at the brook Kidron. + +14:015:017 But the high places were not taken away out of Israel: + nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his days. + +14:015:018 And he brought into the house of God the things that his + father had dedicated, and that he himself had dedicated, + silver, and gold, and vessels. + +14:015:019 And there was no more war unto the five and thirtieth year of + the reign of Asa. + +14:016:001 In the six and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa Baasha king + of Israel came up against Judah, and built Ramah, to the + intent that he might let none go out or come in to Asa king of + Judah. + +14:016:002 Then Asa brought out silver and gold out of the treasures of + the house of the LORD and of the king's house, and sent to + Benhadad king of Syria, that dwelt at Damascus, saying, + +14:016:003 There is a league between me and thee, as there was between my + father and thy father: behold, I have sent thee silver and + gold; go, break thy league with Baasha king of Israel, that he + may depart from me. + +14:016:004 And Benhadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of + his armies against the cities of Israel; and they smote Ijon, + and Dan, and Abelmaim, and all the store cities of Naphtali. + +14:016:005 And it came to pass, when Baasha heard it, that he left off + building of Ramah, and let his work cease. + +14:016:006 Then Asa the king took all Judah; and they carried away the + stones of Ramah, and the timber thereof, wherewith Baasha was + building; and he built therewith Geba and Mizpah. + +14:016:007 And at that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah, + and said unto him, Because thou hast relied on the king of + Syria, and not relied on the LORD thy God, therefore is the + host of the king of Syria escaped out of thine hand. + +14:016:008 Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubims a huge host, with very + many chariots and horsemen? yet, because thou didst rely on + the LORD, he delivered them into thine hand. + +14:016:009 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole + earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose + heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: + therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars. + +14:016:010 Then Asa was wroth with the seer, and put him in a prison + house; for he was in a rage with him because of this thing. + And Asa oppressed some of the people the same time. + +14:016:011 And, behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, lo, they are + written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel. + +14:016:012 And Asa in the thirty and ninth year of his reign was diseased + in his feet, until his disease was exceeding great: yet in his + disease he sought not to the LORD, but to the physicians. + +14:016:013 And Asa slept with his fathers, and died in the one and + fortieth year of his reign. + +14:016:014 And they buried him in his own sepulchres, which he had made + for himself in the city of David, and laid him in the bed + which was filled with sweet odours and divers kinds of spices + prepared by the apothecaries' art: and they made a very great + burning for him. + +14:017:001 And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened + himself against Israel. + +14:017:002 And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah, and + set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of + Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken. + +14:017:003 And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the + first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim; + +14:017:004 But sought to the Lord God of his father, and walked in his + commandments, and not after the doings of Israel. + +14:017:005 Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all + Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and + honour in abundance. + +14:017:006 And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: moreover + he took away the high places and groves out of Judah. + +14:017:007 Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, + even to Benhail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to + Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah. + +14:017:008 And with them he sent Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, + and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and + Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, Levites; and with them + Elishama and Jehoram, priests. + +14:017:009 And they taught in Judah, and had the book of the law of the + LORD with them, and went about throughout all the cities of + Judah, and taught the people. + +14:017:010 And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the + lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war + against Jehoshaphat. + +14:017:011 Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and + tribute silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven + thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven + hundred he goats. + +14:017:012 And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah + castles, and cities of store. + +14:017:013 And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men + of war, mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem. + +14:017:014 And these are the numbers of them according to the house of + their fathers: Of Judah, the captains of thousands; Adnah the + chief, and with him mighty men of valour three hundred + thousand. + +14:017:015 And next to him was Jehohanan the captain, and with him two + hundred and fourscore thousand. + +14:017:016 And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly + offered himself unto the LORD; and with him two hundred + thousand mighty men of valour. + +14:017:017 And of Benjamin; Eliada a mighty man of valour, and with him + armed men with bow and shield two hundred thousand. + +14:017:018 And next him was Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and + fourscore thousand ready prepared for the war. + +14:017:019 These waited on the king, beside those whom the king put in + the fenced cities throughout all Judah. + +14:018:001 Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined + affinity with Ahab. + +14:018:002 And after certain years he went down to Ahab to Samaria. And + Ahab killed sheep and oxen for him in abundance, and for the + people that he had with him, and persuaded him to go up with + him to Ramothgilead. + +14:018:003 And Ahab king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat king of Judah, + Wilt thou go with me to Ramothgilead? And he answered him, I + am as thou art, and my people as thy people; and we will be + with thee in the war. + +14:018:004 And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray + thee, at the word of the LORD to day. + +14:018:005 Therefore the king of Israel gathered together of prophets + four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall we go to + Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go + up; for God will deliver it into the king's hand. + +14:018:006 But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD + besides, that we might enquire of him? + +14:018:007 And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one + man, by whom we may enquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for + he never prophesied good unto me, but always evil: the same is + Micaiah the son of Imla. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the + king say so. + +14:018:008 And the king of Israel called for one of his officers, and + said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla. + +14:018:009 And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah sat + either of them on his throne, clothed in their robes, and they + sat in a void place at the entering in of the gate of Samaria; + and all the prophets prophesied before them. + +14:018:010 And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah had made him horns of iron, + and said, Thus saith the LORD, With these thou shalt push + Syria until they be consumed. + +14:018:011 And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to + Ramothgilead, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into + the hand of the king. + +14:018:012 And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spake to him, + saying, Behold, the words of the prophets declare good to the + king with one assent; let thy word therefore, I pray thee, be + like one of their's, and speak thou good. + +14:018:013 And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, even what my God saith, + that will I speak. + +14:018:014 And when he was come to the king, the king said unto him, + Micaiah, shall we go to Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I + forbear? And he said, Go ye up, and prosper, and they shall be + delivered into your hand. + +14:018:015 And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure thee + that thou say nothing but the truth to me in the name of the + LORD? + +14:018:016 Then he said, I did see all Israel scattered upon the + mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd: and the LORD said, + These have no master; let them return therefore every man to + his house in peace. + +14:018:017 And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell + thee that he would not prophesy good unto me, but evil? + +14:018:018 Again he said, Therefore hear the word of the LORD; I saw the + LORD sitting upon his throne, and all the host of heaven + standing on his right hand and on his left. + +14:018:019 And the LORD said, Who shall entice Ahab king of Israel, that + he may go up and fall at Ramothgilead? And one spake saying + after this manner, and another saying after that manner. + +14:018:020 Then there came out a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and + said, I will entice him. And the LORD said unto him, + Wherewith? + +14:018:021 And he said, I will go out, and be a lying spirit in the mouth + of all his prophets. And the Lord said, Thou shalt entice him, + and thou shalt also prevail: go out, and do even so. + +14:018:022 Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the + mouth of these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil + against thee. + +14:018:023 Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote + Micaiah upon the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of + the LORD from me to speak unto thee? + +14:018:024 And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see on that day when thou + shalt go into an inner chamber to hide thyself. + +14:018:025 Then the king of Israel said, Take ye Micaiah, and carry him + back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's + son; + +14:018:026 And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, + and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of + affliction, until I return in peace. + +14:018:027 And Micaiah said, If thou certainly return in peace, then hath + not the LORD spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, all ye + people. + +14:018:028 So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went + up to Ramothgilead. + +14:018:029 And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise + myself, and I will go to the battle; but put thou on thy + robes. So the king of Israel disguised himself; and they went + to the battle. + +14:018:030 Now the king of Syria had commanded the captains of the + chariots that were with him, saying, Fight ye not with small + or great, save only with the king of Israel. + +14:018:031 And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw + Jehoshaphat, that they said, It is the king of Israel. + Therefore they compassed about him to fight: but Jehoshaphat + cried out, and the LORD helped him; and God moved them to + depart from him. + +14:018:032 For it came to pass, that, when the captains of the chariots + perceived that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back + again from pursuing him. + +14:018:033 And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king + of Israel between the joints of the harness: therefore he said + to his chariot man, Turn thine hand, that thou mayest carry me + out of the host; for I am wounded. + +14:018:034 And the battle increased that day: howbeit the king of Israel + stayed himself up in his chariot against the Syrians until the + even: and about the time of the sun going down he died. + +14:019:001 And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in + peace to Jerusalem. + +14:019:002 And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and + said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and + love them that hate the LORD? therefore is wrath upon thee + from before the LORD. + +14:019:003 Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou + hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared + thine heart to seek God. + +14:019:004 And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again + through the people from Beersheba to mount Ephraim, and + brought them back unto the LORD God of their fathers. + +14:019:005 And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities + of Judah, city by city, + +14:019:006 And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not + for man, but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment. + +14:019:007 Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed + and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor + respect of persons, nor taking of gifts. + +14:019:008 Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and + of the priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for + the judgment of the LORD, and for controversies, when they + returned to Jerusalem. + +14:019:009 And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of + the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart. + +14:019:010 And what cause soever shall come to you of your brethren that + dwell in your cities, between blood and blood, between law and + commandment, statutes and judgments, ye shall even warn them + that they trespass not against the LORD, and so wrath come + upon you, and upon your brethren: this do, and ye shall not + trespass. + +14:019:011 And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all + matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the + ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also + the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, + and the LORD shall be with the good. + +14:020:001 It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, + and the children of Ammon, and with them other beside the + Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle. + +14:020:002 Then there came some that told Jehoshaphat, saying, There + cometh a great multitude against thee from beyond the sea on + this side Syria; and, behold, they be in Hazazontamar, which + is Engedi. + +14:020:003 And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and + proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. + +14:020:004 And Judah gathered themselves together, to ask help of the + LORD: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek + the LORD. + +14:020:005 And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and + Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD, before the new court, + +14:020:006 And said, O LORD God of our fathers, art not thou God in + heaven? and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the + heathen? and in thine hand is there not power and might, so + that none is able to withstand thee? + +14:020:007 Art not thou our God, who didst drive out the inhabitants of + this land before thy people Israel, and gavest it to the seed + of Abraham thy friend for ever? + +14:020:008 And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary + therein for thy name, saying, + +14:020:009 If, when evil cometh upon us, as the sword, judgment, or + pestilence, or famine, we stand before this house, and in thy + presence, (for thy name is in this house,) and cry unto thee + in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and help. + +14:020:010 And now, behold, the children of Ammon and Moab and mount + Seir, whom thou wouldest not let Israel invade, when they came + out of the land of Egypt, but they turned from them, and + destroyed them not; + +14:020:011 Behold, I say, how they reward us, to come to cast us out of + thy possession, which thou hast given us to inherit. + +14:020:012 O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might + against this great company that cometh against us; neither + know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee. + +14:020:013 And all Judah stood before the LORD, with their little ones, + their wives, and their children. + +14:020:014 Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, + the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons + of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the + congregation; + +14:020:015 And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of + Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto + you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great + multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's. + +14:020:016 To morrow go ye down against them: behold, they come up by the + cliff of Ziz; and ye shall find them at the end of the brook, + before the wilderness of Jeruel. + +14:020:017 Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, + stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O + Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go + out against them: for the LORD will be with you. + +14:020:018 And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: + and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the + LORD, worshipping the LORD. + +14:020:019 And the Levites, of the children of the Kohathites, and of the + children of the Korhites, stood up to praise the LORD God of + Israel with a loud voice on high. + +14:020:020 And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the + wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood + and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; + Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; + believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper. + +14:020:021 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed + singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of + holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise + the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever. + +14:020:022 And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set + ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount + Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten. + +14:020:023 For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the + inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: + and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, + every one helped to destroy another. + +14:020:024 And when Judah came toward the watch tower in the wilderness, + they looked unto the multitude, and, behold, they were dead + bodies fallen to the earth, and none escaped. + +14:020:025 And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the + spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both riches + with the dead bodies, and precious jewels, which they stripped + off for themselves, more than they could carry away: and they + were three days in gathering of the spoil, it was so much. + +14:020:026 And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley + of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the + name of the same place was called, The valley of Berachah, + unto this day. + +14:020:027 Then they returned, every man of Judah and Jerusalem, and + Jehoshaphat in the forefront of them, to go again to Jerusalem + with joy; for the LORD had made them to rejoice over their + enemies. + +14:020:028 And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and + trumpets unto the house of the LORD. + +14:020:029 And the fear of God was on all the kingdoms of those + countries, when they had heard that the LORD fought against + the enemies of Israel. + +14:020:030 So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet: for his God gave him + rest round about. + +14:020:031 And Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah: he was thirty and five + years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and + five years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Azubah the + daughter of Shilhi. + +14:020:032 And he walked in the way of Asa his father, and departed not + from it, doing that which was right in the sight of the LORD. + +14:020:033 Howbeit the high places were not taken away: for as yet the + people had not prepared their hearts unto the God of their + fathers. + +14:020:034 Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, + behold, they are written in the book of Jehu the son of + Hanani, who is mentioned in the book of the kings of Israel. + +14:020:035 And after this did Jehoshaphat king of Judah join himself with + Ahaziah king of Israel, who did very wickedly: + +14:020:036 And he joined himself with him to make ships to go to + Tarshish: and they made the ships in Eziongaber. + +14:020:037 Then Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against + Jehoshaphat, saying, Because thou hast joined thyself with + Ahaziah, the LORD hath broken thy works. And the ships were + broken, that they were not able to go to Tarshish. + +14:021:001 Now Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with + his fathers in the city of David. And Jehoram his son reigned + in his stead. + +14:021:002 And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and + Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and + Shephatiah: all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of + Israel. + +14:021:003 And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, + and of precious things, with fenced cities in Judah: but the + kingdom gave he to Jehoram; because he was the firstborn. + +14:021:004 Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he + strengthened himself, and slew all his brethren with the + sword, and divers also of the princes of Israel. + +14:021:005 Jehoram was thirty and two years old when he began to reign, + and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. + +14:021:006 And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, like as did + the house of Ahab: for he had the daughter of Ahab to wife: + and he wrought that which was evil in the eyes of the LORD. + +14:021:007 Howbeit the LORD would not destroy the house of David, because + of the covenant that he had made with David, and as he + promised to give a light to him and to his sons for ever. + +14:021:008 In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of + Judah, and made themselves a king. + +14:021:009 Then Jehoram went forth with his princes, and all his chariots + with him: and he rose up by night, and smote the Edomites + which compassed him in, and the captains of the chariots. + +14:021:010 So the Edomites revolted from under the hand of Judah unto + this day. The same time also did Libnah revolt from under his + hand; because he had forsaken the LORD God of his fathers. + +14:021:011 Moreover he made high places in the mountains of Judah and + caused the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit fornication, and + compelled Judah thereto. + +14:021:012 And there came a writing to him from Elijah the prophet, + saying, Thus saith the LORD God of David thy father, Because + thou hast not walked in the ways of Jehoshaphat thy father, + nor in the ways of Asa king of Judah, + +14:021:013 But hast walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and hast + made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to go a whoring, + like to the whoredoms of the house of Ahab, and also hast + slain thy brethren of thy father's house, which were better + than thyself: + +14:021:014 Behold, with a great plague will the LORD smite thy people, + and thy children, and thy wives, and all thy goods: + +14:021:015 And thou shalt have great sickness by disease of thy bowels, + until thy bowels fall out by reason of the sickness day by + day. + +14:021:016 Moreover the LORD stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the + Philistines, and of the Arabians, that were near the + Ethiopians: + +14:021:017 And they came up into Judah, and brake into it, and carried + away all the substance that was found in the king's house, and + his sons also, and his wives; so that there was never a son + left him, save Jehoahaz, the youngest of his sons. + +14:021:018 And after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an + incurable disease. + +14:021:019 And it came to pass, that in process of time, after the end of + two years, his bowels fell out by reason of his sickness: so + he died of sore diseases. And his people made no burning for + him, like the burning of his fathers. + +14:021:020 Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he + reigned in Jerusalem eight years, and departed without being + desired. Howbeit they buried him in the city of David, but not + in the sepulchres of the kings. + +14:022:001 And the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah his youngest son + king in his stead: for the band of men that came with the + Arabians to the camp had slain all the eldest. So Ahaziah the + son of Jehoram king of Judah reigned. + +14:022:002 Forty and two years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign, + and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother's name also + was Athaliah the daughter of Omri. + +14:022:003 He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab: for his + mother was his counsellor to do wickedly. + +14:022:004 Wherefore he did evil in the sight of the LORD like the house + of Ahab: for they were his counsellors after the death of his + father to his destruction. + +14:022:005 He walked also after their counsel, and went with Jehoram the + son of Ahab king of Israel to war against Hazael king of Syria + at Ramothgilead: and the Syrians smote Joram. + +14:022:006 And he returned to be healed in Jezreel because of the wounds + which were given him at Ramah, when he fought with Hazael king + of Syria. And Azariah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went + down to see Jehoram the son of Ahab at Jezreel, because he was + sick. + +14:022:007 And the destruction of Ahaziah was of God by coming to Joram: + for when he was come, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu + the son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to cut off the + house of Ahab. + +14:022:008 And it came to pass, that, when Jehu was executing judgment + upon the house of Ahab, and found the princes of Judah, and + the sons of the brethren of Ahaziah, that ministered to + Ahaziah, he slew them. + +14:022:009 And he sought Ahaziah: and they caught him, (for he was hid in + Samaria,) and brought him to Jehu: and when they had slain + him, they buried him: Because, said they, he is the son of + Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with all his heart. So the + house of Ahaziah had no power to keep still the kingdom. + +14:022:010 But when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was + dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal of the house + of Judah. + +14:022:011 But Jehoshabeath, the daughter of the king, took Joash the son + of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king's sons that were + slain, and put him and his nurse in a bedchamber. So + Jehoshabeath, the daughter of king Jehoram, the wife of + Jehoiada the priest, (for she was the sister of Ahaziah,) hid + him from Athaliah, so that she slew him not. + +14:022:012 And he was with them hid in the house of God six years: and + Athaliah reigned over the land. + +14:023:001 And in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and + took the captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, and + Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, and Azariah the son of Obed, and + Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, + into covenant with him. + +14:023:002 And they went about in Judah, and gathered the Levites out of + all the cities of Judah, and the chief of the fathers of + Israel, and they came to Jerusalem. + +14:023:003 And all the congregation made a covenant with the king in the + house of God. And he said unto them, Behold, the king's son + shall reign, as the LORD hath said of the sons of David. + +14:023:004 This is the thing that ye shall do; A third part of you + entering on the sabbath, of the priests and of the Levites, + shall be porters of the doors; + +14:023:005 And a third part shall be at the king's house; and a third + part at the gate of the foundation: and all the people shall + be in the courts of the house of the LORD. + +14:023:006 But let none come into the house of the LORD, save the + priests, and they that minister of the Levites; they shall go + in, for they are holy: but all the people shall keep the watch + of the LORD. + +14:023:007 And the Levites shall compass the king round about, every man + with his weapons in his hand; and whosoever else cometh into + the house, he shall be put to death: but be ye with the king + when he cometh in, and when he goeth out. + +14:023:008 So the Levites and all Judah did according to all things that + Jehoiada the priest had commanded, and took every man his men + that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that were to go + out on the sabbath: for Jehoiada the priest dismissed not the + courses. + +14:023:009 Moreover Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of + hundreds spears, and bucklers, and shields, that had been king + David's, which were in the house of God. + +14:023:010 And he set all the people, every man having his weapon in his + hand, from the right side of the temple to the left side of + the temple, along by the altar and the temple, by the king + round about. + +14:023:011 Then they brought out the king's son, and put upon him the + crown, and gave him the testimony, and made him king. And + Jehoiada and his sons anointed him, and said, God save the + king. + +14:023:012 Now when Athaliah heard the noise of the people running and + praising the king, she came to the people into the house of + the LORD: + +14:023:013 And she looked, and, behold, the king stood at his pillar at + the entering in, and the princes and the trumpets by the king: + and all the people of the land rejoiced, and sounded with + trumpets, also the singers with instruments of musick, and + such as taught to sing praise. Then Athaliah rent her clothes, + and said, Treason, Treason. + +14:023:014 Then Jehoiada the priest brought out the captains of hundreds + that were set over the host, and said unto them, Have her + forth of the ranges: and whoso followeth her, let him be slain + with the sword. For the priest said, Slay her not in the house + of the LORD. + +14:023:015 So they laid hands on her; and when she was come to the + entering of the horse gate by the king's house, they slew her + there. + +14:023:016 And Jehoiada made a covenant between him, and between all the + people, and between the king, that they should be the LORD's + people. + +14:023:017 Then all the people went to the house of Baal, and brake it + down, and brake his altars and his images in pieces, and slew + Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. + +14:023:018 Also Jehoiada appointed the offices of the house of the LORD + by the hand of the priests the Levites, whom David had + distributed in the house of the LORD, to offer the burnt + offerings of the LORD, as it is written in the law of Moses, + with rejoicing and with singing, as it was ordained by David. + +14:023:019 And he set the porters at the gates of the house of the LORD, + that none which was unclean in any thing should enter in. + +14:023:020 And he took the captains of hundreds, and the nobles, and the + governors of the people, and all the people of the land, and + brought down the king from the house of the LORD: and they + came through the high gate into the king's house, and set the + king upon the throne of the kingdom. + +14:023:021 And all the people of the land rejoiced: and the city was + quiet, after that they had slain Athaliah with the sword. + +14:024:001 Joash was seven years old when he began to reign, and he + reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was + Zibiah of Beersheba. + +14:024:002 And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD + all the days of Jehoiada the priest. + +14:024:003 And Jehoiada took for him two wives; and he begat sons and + daughters. + +14:024:004 And it came to pass after this, that Joash was minded to + repair the house of the LORD. + +14:024:005 And he gathered together the priests and the Levites, and said + to them, Go out unto the cities of Judah, and gather of all + Israel money to repair the house of your God from year to + year, and see that ye hasten the matter. Howbeit the Levites + hastened it not. + +14:024:006 And the king called for Jehoiada the chief, and said unto him, + Why hast thou not required of the Levites to bring in out of + Judah and out of Jerusalem the collection, according to the + commandment of Moses the servant of the LORD, and of the + congregation of Israel, for the tabernacle of witness? + +14:024:007 For the sons of Athaliah, that wicked woman, had broken up the + house of God; and also all the dedicated things of the house + of the LORD did they bestow upon Baalim. + +14:024:008 And at the king's commandment they made a chest, and set it + without at the gate of the house of the LORD. + +14:024:009 And they made a proclamation through Judah and Jerusalem, to + bring in to the LORD the collection that Moses the servant of + God laid upon Israel in the wilderness. + +14:024:010 And all the princes and all the people rejoiced, and brought + in, and cast into the chest, until they had made an end. + +14:024:011 Now it came to pass, that at what time the chest was brought + unto the king's office by the hand of the Levites, and when + they saw that there was much money, the king's scribe and the + high priest's officer came and emptied the chest, and took it, + and carried it to his place again. Thus they did day by day, + and gathered money in abundance. + +14:024:012 And the king and Jehoiada gave it to such as did the work of + the service of the house of the LORD, and hired masons and + carpenters to repair the house of the LORD, and also such as + wrought iron and brass to mend the house of the LORD. + +14:024:013 So the workmen wrought, and the work was perfected by them, + and they set the house of God in his state, and strengthened + it. + +14:024:014 And when they had finished it, they brought the rest of the + money before the king and Jehoiada, whereof were made vessels + for the house of the LORD, even vessels to minister, and to + offer withal, and spoons, and vessels of gold and silver. And + they offered burnt offerings in the house of the LORD + continually all the days of Jehoiada. + +14:024:015 But Jehoiada waxed old, and was full of days when he died; an + hundred and thirty years old was he when he died. + +14:024:016 And they buried him in the city of David among the kings, + because he had done good in Israel, both toward God, and + toward his house. + +14:024:017 Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and + made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened unto them. + +14:024:018 And they left the house of the LORD God of their fathers, and + served groves and idols: and wrath came upon Judah and + Jerusalem for this their trespass. + +14:024:019 Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again unto the + LORD; and they testified against them: but they would not give + ear. + +14:024:020 And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada + the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, + Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the + LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the + LORD, he hath also forsaken you. + +14:024:021 And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at + the commandment of the king in the court of the house of the + LORD. + +14:024:022 Thus Joash the king remembered not the kindness which Jehoiada + his father had done to him, but slew his son. And when he + died, he said, The LORD look upon it, and require it. + +14:024:023 And it came to pass at the end of the year, that the host of + Syria came up against him: and they came to Judah and + Jerusalem, and destroyed all the princes of the people from + among the people, and sent all the spoil of them unto the king + of Damascus. + +14:024:024 For the army of the Syrians came with a small company of men, + and the LORD delivered a very great host into their hand, + because they had forsaken the LORD God of their fathers. So + they executed judgment against Joash. + +14:024:025 And when they were departed from him, (for they left him in + great diseases,) his own servants conspired against him for + the blood of the sons of Jehoiada the priest, and slew him on + his bed, and he died: and they buried him in the city of + David, but they buried him not in the sepulchres of the kings. + +14:024:026 And these are they that conspired against him; Zabad the son + of Shimeath an Ammonitess, and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith a + Moabitess. + +14:024:027 Now concerning his sons, and the greatness of the burdens laid + upon him, and the repairing of the house of God, behold, they + are written in the story of the book of the kings. And Amaziah + his son reigned in his stead. + +14:025:001 Amaziah was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, + and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. And his + mother's name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem. + +14:025:002 And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but + not with a perfect heart. + +14:025:003 Now it came to pass, when the kingdom was established to him, + that he slew his servants that had killed the king his father. + +14:025:004 But he slew not their children, but did as it is written in + the law in the book of Moses, where the LORD commanded, + saying, The fathers shall not die for the children, neither + shall the children die for the fathers, but every man shall + die for his own sin. + +14:025:005 Moreover Amaziah gathered Judah together, and made them + captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, according + to the houses of their fathers, throughout all Judah and + Benjamin: and he numbered them from twenty years old and + above, and found them three hundred thousand choice men, able + to go forth to war, that could handle spear and shield. + +14:025:006 He hired also an hundred thousand mighty men of valour out of + Israel for an hundred talents of silver. + +14:025:007 But there came a man of God to him, saying, O king, let not + the army of Israel go with thee; for the LORD is not with + Israel, to wit, with all the children of Ephraim. + +14:025:008 But if thou wilt go, do it; be strong for the battle: God + shall make thee fall before the enemy: for God hath power to + help, and to cast down. + +14:025:009 And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for + the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? + And the man of God answered, The LORD is able to give thee + much more than this. + +14:025:010 Then Amaziah separated them, to wit, the army that was come to + him out of Ephraim, to go home again: wherefore their anger + was greatly kindled against Judah, and they returned home in + great anger. + +14:025:011 And Amaziah strengthened himself, and led forth his people, + and went to the valley of salt, and smote of the children of + Seir ten thousand. + +14:025:012 And other ten thousand left alive did the children of Judah + carry away captive, and brought them unto the top of the rock, + and cast them down from the top of the rock, that they all + were broken in pieces. + +14:025:013 But the soldiers of the army which Amaziah sent back, that + they should not go with him to battle, fell upon the cities of + Judah, from Samaria even unto Bethhoron, and smote three + thousand of them, and took much spoil. + +14:025:014 Now it came to pass, after that Amaziah was come from the + slaughter of the Edomites, that he brought the gods of the + children of Seir, and set them up to be his gods, and bowed + down himself before them, and burned incense unto them. + +14:025:015 Wherefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Amaziah, + and he sent unto him a prophet, which said unto him, Why hast + thou sought after the gods of the people, which could not + deliver their own people out of thine hand? + +14:025:016 And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said + unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why + shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, + I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou + hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel. + +14:025:017 Then Amaziah king of Judah took advice, and sent to Joash, the + son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, + Come, let us see one another in the face. + +14:025:018 And Joash king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, + saying, The thistle that was in Lebanon sent to the cedar that + was in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son to wife: + and there passed by a wild beast that was in Lebanon, and + trode down the thistle. + +14:025:019 Thou sayest, Lo, thou hast smitten the Edomites; and thine + heart lifteth thee up to boast: abide now at home; why + shouldest thou meddle to thine hurt, that thou shouldest fall, + even thou, and Judah with thee? + +14:025:020 But Amaziah would not hear; for it came of God, that he might + deliver them into the hand of their enemies, because they + sought after the gods of Edom. + +14:025:021 So Joash the king of Israel went up; and they saw one another + in the face, both he and Amaziah king of Judah, at + Bethshemesh, which belongeth to Judah. + +14:025:022 And Judah was put to the worse before Israel, and they fled + every man to his tent. + +14:025:023 And Joash the king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the + son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, at Bethshemesh, and brought + him to Jerusalem, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem from + the gate of Ephraim to the corner gate, four hundred cubits. + +14:025:024 And he took all the gold and the silver, and all the vessels + that were found in the house of God with Obededom, and the + treasures of the king's house, the hostages also, and returned + to Samaria. + +14:025:025 And Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah lived after the + death of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel fifteen years. + +14:025:026 Now the rest of the acts of Amaziah, first and last, behold, + are they not written in the book of the kings of Judah and + Israel? + +14:025:027 Now after the time that Amaziah did turn away from following + the LORD they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem; and + he fled to Lachish: but they sent to Lachish after him, and + slew him there. + +14:025:028 And they brought him upon horses, and buried him with his + fathers in the city of Judah. + +14:026:001 Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen + years old, and made him king in the room of his father + Amaziah. + +14:026:002 He built Eloth, and restored it to Judah, after that the king + slept with his fathers. + +14:026:003 Sixteen years old was Uzziah when he began to reign, and he + reigned fifty and two years in Jerusalem. His mother's name + also was Jecoliah of Jerusalem. + +14:026:004 And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, + according to all that his father Amaziah did. + +14:026:005 And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had + understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought + the LORD, God made him to prosper. + +14:026:006 And he went forth and warred against the Philistines, and + brake down the wall of Gath, and the wall of Jabneh, and the + wall of Ashdod, and built cities about Ashdod, and among the + Philistines. + +14:026:007 And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the + Arabians that dwelt in Gurbaal, and the Mehunims. + +14:026:008 And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread + abroad even to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened + himself exceedingly. + +14:026:009 Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, + and at the valley gate, and at the turning of the wall, and + fortified them. + +14:026:010 Also he built towers in the desert, and digged many wells: for + he had much cattle, both in the low country, and in the + plains: husbandmen also, and vine dressers in the mountains, + and in Carmel: for he loved husbandry. + +14:026:011 Moreover Uzziah had an host of fighting men, that went out to + war by bands, according to the number of their account by the + hand of Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the ruler, under the + hand of Hananiah, one of the king's captains. + +14:026:012 The whole number of the chief of the fathers of the mighty men + of valour were two thousand and six hundred. + +14:026:013 And under their hand was an army, three hundred thousand and + seven thousand and five hundred, that made war with mighty + power, to help the king against the enemy. + +14:026:014 And Uzziah prepared for them throughout all the host shields, + and spears, and helmets, and habergeons, and bows, and slings + to cast stones. + +14:026:015 And he made in Jerusalem engines, invented by cunning men, to + be on the towers and upon the bulwarks, to shoot arrows and + great stones withal. And his name spread far abroad; for he + was marvellously helped, till he was strong. + +14:026:016 But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his + destruction: for he transgressed against the LORD his God, and + went into the temple of the LORD to burn incense upon the + altar of incense. + +14:026:017 And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him + fourscore priests of the LORD, that were valiant men: + +14:026:018 And they withstood Uzziah the king, and said unto him, It + appertaineth not unto thee, Uzziah, to burn incense unto the + LORD, but to the priests the sons of Aaron, that are + consecrated to burn incense: go out of the sanctuary; for thou + hast trespassed; neither shall it be for thine honour from the + LORD God. + +14:026:019 Then Uzziah was wroth, and had a censer in his hand to burn + incense: and while he was wroth with the priests, the leprosy + even rose up in his forehead before the priests in the house + of the LORD, from beside the incense altar. + +14:026:020 And Azariah the chief priest, and all the priests, looked upon + him, and, behold, he was leprous in his forehead, and they + thrust him out from thence; yea, himself hasted also to go + out, because the LORD had smitten him. + +14:026:021 And Uzziah the king was a leper unto the day of his death, and + dwelt in a several house, being a leper; for he was cut off + from the house of the LORD: and Jotham his son was over the + king's house, judging the people of the land. + +14:026:022 Now the rest of the acts of Uzziah, first and last, did Isaiah + the prophet, the son of Amoz, write. + +14:026:023 So Uzziah slept with his fathers, and they buried him with his + fathers in the field of the burial which belonged to the + kings; for they said, He is a leper: and Jotham his son + reigned in his stead. + +14:027:001 Jotham was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, + and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother's name + also was Jerushah, the daughter of Zadok. + +14:027:002 And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, + according to all that his father Uzziah did: howbeit he + entered not into the temple of the LORD. And the people did + yet corruptly. + +14:027:003 He built the high gate of the house of the LORD, and on the + wall of Ophel he built much. + +14:027:004 Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the + forests he built castles and towers. + +14:027:005 He fought also with the king of the Ammonites, and prevailed + against them. And the children of Ammon gave him the same year + an hundred talents of silver, and ten thousand measures of + wheat, and ten thousand of barley. So much did the children of + Ammon pay unto him, both the second year, and the third. + +14:027:006 So Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before + the LORD his God. + +14:027:007 Now the rest of the acts of Jotham, and all his wars, and his + ways, lo, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel + and Judah. + +14:027:008 He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and + reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. + +14:027:009 And Jotham slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the + city of David: and Ahaz his son reigned in his stead. + +14:028:001 Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign, and he + reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: but he did not that which + was right in the sight of the LORD, like David his father: + +14:028:002 For he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, and made + also molten images for Baalim. + +14:028:003 Moreover he burnt incense in the valley of the son of Hinnom, + and burnt his children in the fire, after the abominations of + the heathen whom the LORD had cast out before the children of + Israel. + +14:028:004 He sacrificed also and burnt incense in the high places, and + on the hills, and under every green tree. + +14:028:005 Wherefore the LORD his God delivered him into the hand of the + king of Syria; and they smote him, and carried away a great + multitude of them captives, and brought them to Damascus. And + he was also delivered into the hand of the king of Israel, who + smote him with a great slaughter. + +14:028:006 For Pekah the son of Remaliah slew in Judah an hundred and + twenty thousand in one day, which were all valiant men; + because they had forsaken the LORD God of their fathers. + +14:028:007 And Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, slew Maaseiah the king's + son, and Azrikam the governor of the house, and Elkanah that + was next to the king. + +14:028:008 And the children of Israel carried away captive of their + brethren two hundred thousand, women, sons, and daughters, and + took also away much spoil from them, and brought the spoil to + Samaria. + +14:028:009 But a prophet of the LORD was there, whose name was Oded: and + he went out before the host that came to Samaria, and said + unto them, Behold, because the LORD God of your fathers was + wroth with Judah, he hath delivered them into your hand, and + ye have slain them in a rage that reacheth up unto heaven. + +14:028:010 And now ye purpose to keep under the children of Judah and + Jerusalem for bondmen and bondwomen unto you: but are there + not with you, even with you, sins against the LORD your God? + +14:028:011 Now hear me therefore, and deliver the captives again, which + ye have taken captive of your brethren: for the fierce wrath + of the LORD is upon you. + +14:028:012 Then certain of the heads of the children of Ephraim, Azariah + the son of Johanan, Berechiah the son of Meshillemoth, and + Jehizkiah the son of Shallum, and Amasa the son of Hadlai, + stood up against them that came from the war, + +14:028:013 And said unto them, Ye shall not bring in the captives hither: + for whereas we have offended against the LORD already, ye + intend to add more to our sins and to our trespass: for our + trespass is great, and there is fierce wrath against Israel. + +14:028:014 So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the + princes and all the congregation. + +14:028:015 And the men which were expressed by name rose up, and took the + captives, and with the spoil clothed all that were naked among + them, and arrayed them, and shod them, and gave them to eat + and to drink, and anointed them, and carried all the feeble of + them upon asses, and brought them to Jericho, the city of palm + trees, to their brethren: then they returned to Samaria. + +14:028:016 At that time did king Ahaz send unto the kings of Assyria to + help him. + +14:028:017 For again the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried + away captives. + +14:028:018 The Philistines also had invaded the cities of the low + country, and of the south of Judah, and had taken Bethshemesh, + and Ajalon, and Gederoth, and Shocho with the villages + thereof, and Timnah with the villages thereof, Gimzo also and + the villages thereof: and they dwelt there. + +14:028:019 For the LORD brought Judah low because of Ahaz king of Israel; + for he made Judah naked, and transgressed sore against the + LORD. + +14:028:020 And Tilgathpilneser king of Assyria came unto him, and + distressed him, but strengthened him not. + +14:028:021 For Ahaz took away a portion out of the house of the LORD, and + out of the house of the king, and of the princes, and gave it + unto the king of Assyria: but he helped him not. + +14:028:022 And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more + against the LORD: this is that king Ahaz. + +14:028:023 For he sacrificed unto the gods of Damascus, which smote him: + and he said, Because the gods of the kings of Syria help them, + therefore will I sacrifice to them, that they may help me. But + they were the ruin of him, and of all Israel. + +14:028:024 And Ahaz gathered together the vessels of the house of God, + and cut in pieces the vessels of the house of God, and shut up + the doors of the house of the LORD, and he made him altars in + every corner of Jerusalem. + +14:028:025 And in every several city of Judah he made high places to burn + incense unto other gods, and provoked to anger the LORD God of + his fathers. + +14:028:026 Now the rest of his acts and of all his ways, first and last, + behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and + Israel. + +14:028:027 And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the + city, even in Jerusalem: but they brought him not into the + sepulchres of the kings of Israel: and Hezekiah his son + reigned in his stead. + +14:029:001 Hezekiah began to reign when he was five and twenty years old, + and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem. And his + mother's name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. + +14:029:002 And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, + according to all that David his father had done. + +14:029:003 He in the first year of his reign, in the first month, opened + the doors of the house of the LORD, and repaired them. + +14:029:004 And he brought in the priests and the Levites, and gathered + them together into the east street, + +14:029:005 And said unto them, Hear me, ye Levites, sanctify now + yourselves, and sanctify the house of the LORD God of your + fathers, and carry forth the filthiness out of the holy place. + +14:029:006 For our fathers have trespassed, and done that which was evil + in the eyes of the LORD our God, and have forsaken him, and + have turned away their faces from the habitation of the LORD, + and turned their backs. + +14:029:007 Also they have shut up the doors of the porch, and put out the + lamps, and have not burned incense nor offered burnt offerings + in the holy place unto the God of Israel. + +14:029:008 Wherefore the wrath of the LORD was upon Judah and Jerusalem, + and he hath delivered them to trouble, to astonishment, and to + hissing, as ye see with your eyes. + +14:029:009 For, lo, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons + and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this. + +14:029:010 Now it is in mine heart to make a covenant with the LORD God + of Israel, that his fierce wrath may turn away from us. + +14:029:011 My sons, be not now negligent: for the LORD hath chosen you to + stand before him, to serve him, and that ye should minister + unto him, and burn incense. + +14:029:012 Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the + son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons + of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of + Jehalelel: and of the Gershonites; Joah the son of Zimmah, and + Eden the son of Joah: + +14:029:013 And of the sons of Elizaphan; Shimri, and Jeiel: and of the + sons of Asaph; Zechariah, and Mattaniah: + +14:029:014 And of the sons of Heman; Jehiel, and Shimei: and of the sons + of Jeduthun; Shemaiah, and Uzziel. + +14:029:015 And they gathered their brethren, and sanctified themselves, + and came, according to the commandment of the king, by the + words of the LORD, to cleanse the house of the LORD. + +14:029:016 And the priests went into the inner part of the house of the + LORD, to cleanse it, and brought out all the uncleanness that + they found in the temple of the LORD into the court of the + house of the LORD. And the Levites took it, to carry it out + abroad into the brook Kidron. + +14:029:017 Now they began on the first day of the first month to + sanctify, and on the eighth day of the month came they to the + porch of the LORD: so they sanctified the house of the LORD in + eight days; and in the sixteenth day of the first month they + made an end. + +14:029:018 Then they went in to Hezekiah the king, and said, We have + cleansed all the house of the LORD, and the altar of burnt + offering, with all the vessels thereof, and the shewbread + table, with all the vessels thereof. + +14:029:019 Moreover all the vessels, which king Ahaz in his reign did + cast away in his transgression, have we prepared and + sanctified, and, behold, they are before the altar of the + LORD. + +14:029:020 Then Hezekiah the king rose early, and gathered the rulers of + the city, and went up to the house of the LORD. + +14:029:021 And they brought seven bullocks, and seven rams, and seven + lambs, and seven he goats, for a sin offering for the kingdom, + and for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And he commanded the + priests the sons of Aaron to offer them on the altar of the + LORD. + +14:029:022 So they killed the bullocks, and the priests received the + blood, and sprinkled it on the altar: likewise, when they had + killed the rams, they sprinkled the blood upon the altar: they + killed also the lambs, and they sprinkled the blood upon the + altar. + +14:029:023 And they brought forth the he goats for the sin offering + before the king and the congregation; and they laid their + hands upon them: + +14:029:024 And the priests killed them, and they made reconciliation with + their blood upon the altar, to make an atonement for all + Israel: for the king commanded that the burnt offering and the + sin offering should be made for all Israel. + +14:029:025 And he set the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, + with psalteries, and with harps, according to the commandment + of David, and of Gad the king's seer, and Nathan the prophet: + for so was the commandment of the LORD by his prophets. + +14:029:026 And the Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the + priests with the trumpets. + +14:029:027 And 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. + +14:029:028 And all the congregation worshipped, and the singers sang, and + the trumpeters sounded: and all this continued until the burnt + offering was finished. + +14:029:029 And when they had made an end of offering, the king and all + that were present with him bowed themselves, and worshipped. + +14:029:030 Moreover Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded the + Levites to sing praise unto the LORD with the words of David, + and of Asaph the seer. And they sang praises with gladness, + and they bowed their heads and worshipped. + +14:029:031 Then Hezekiah answered and said, Now ye have consecrated + yourselves unto the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and + thank offerings into the house of the LORD. And the + congregation brought in sacrifices and thank offerings; and as + many as were of a free heart burnt offerings. + +14:029:032 And the number of the burnt offerings, which the congregation + brought, was threescore and ten bullocks, an hundred rams, and + two hundred lambs: all these were for a burnt offering to the + LORD. + +14:029:033 And the consecrated things were six hundred oxen and three + thousand sheep. + +14:029:034 But the priests were too few, so that they could not flay all + the burnt offerings: wherefore their brethren the Levites did + help them, till the work was ended, and until the other + priests had sanctified themselves: for the Levites were more + upright in heart to sanctify themselves than the priests. + +14:029:035 And also the burnt offerings were in abundance, with the fat + of the peace offerings, and the drink offerings for every + burnt offering. So the service of the house of the LORD was + set in order. + +14:029:036 And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, that God had + prepared the people: for the thing was done suddenly. + +14:030:001 And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters + also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the + house of the LORD at Jerusalem, to keep the passover unto the + LORD God of Israel. + +14:030:002 For the king had taken counsel, and his princes, and all the + congregation in Jerusalem, to keep the passover in the second + month. + +14:030:003 For they could not keep it at that time, because the priests + had not sanctified themselves sufficiently, neither had the + people gathered themselves together to Jerusalem. + +14:030:004 And the thing pleased the king and all the congregation. + +14:030:005 So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout + all Israel, from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come + to keep the passover unto the LORD God of Israel at Jerusalem: + for they had not done it of a long time in such sort as it was + written. + +14:030:006 So the posts went with the letters from the king and his + princes throughout all Israel and Judah, and according to the + commandment of the king, saying, Ye children of Israel, turn + again unto the LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, and he + will return to the remnant of you, that are escaped out of the + hand of the kings of Assyria. + +14:030:007 And be not ye like your fathers, and like your brethren, which + trespassed against the LORD God of their fathers, who + therefore gave them up to desolation, as ye see. + +14:030:008 Now be ye not stiffnecked, as your fathers were, but yield + yourselves unto the LORD, and enter into his sanctuary, which + he hath sanctified for ever: and serve the LORD your God, that + the fierceness of his wrath may turn away from you. + +14:030:009 For if ye turn again unto the LORD, your brethren and your + children shall find compassion before them that lead them + captive, so that they shall come again into this land: for the + LORD your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn away + his face from you, if ye return unto him. + +14:030:010 So the posts passed from city to city through the country of + Ephraim and Manasseh even unto Zebulun: but they laughed them + to scorn, and mocked them. + +14:030:011 Nevertheless divers of Asher and Manasseh and of Zebulun + humbled themselves, and came to Jerusalem. + +14:030:012 Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do + the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of + the LORD. + +14:030:013 And there assembled at Jerusalem much people to keep the feast + of unleavened bread in the second month, a very great + congregation. + +14:030:014 And they arose and took away the altars that were in + Jerusalem, and all the altars for incense took they away, and + cast them into the brook Kidron. + +14:030:015 Then they killed the passover on the fourteenth day of the + second month: and the priests and the Levites were ashamed, + and sanctified themselves, and brought in the burnt offerings + into the house of the LORD. + +14:030:016 And they stood in their place after their manner, according to + the law of Moses the man of God: the priests sprinkled the + blood, which they received of the hand of the Levites. + +14:030:017 For there were many in the congregation that were not + sanctified: therefore the Levites had the charge of the + killing of the passovers for every one that was not clean, to + sanctify them unto the LORD. + +14:030:018 For a multitude of the people, even many of Ephraim, and + Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves, + yet did they eat the passover otherwise than it was written. + But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, The good LORD pardon + every one + +14:030:019 That prepareth his heart to seek God, the LORD God of his + fathers, though he be not cleansed according to the + purification of the sanctuary. + +14:030:020 And the LORD hearkened to Hezekiah, and healed the people. + +14:030:021 And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept + the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: + and the Levites and the priests praised the LORD day by day, + singing with loud instruments unto the LORD. + +14:030:022 And Hezekiah spake comfortably unto all the Levites that + taught the good knowledge of the LORD: and they did eat + throughout the feast seven days, offering peace offerings, and + making confession to the LORD God of their fathers. + +14:030:023 And the whole assembly took counsel to keep other seven days: + and they kept other seven days with gladness. + +14:030:024 For Hezekiah king of Judah did give to the congregation a + thousand bullocks and seven thousand sheep; and the princes + gave to the congregation a thousand bullocks and ten thousand + sheep: and a great number of priests sanctified themselves. + +14:030:025 And all the congregation of Judah, with the priests and the + Levites, and all the congregation that came out of Israel, and + the strangers that came out of the land of Israel, and that + dwelt in Judah, rejoiced. + +14:030:026 So there was great joy in Jerusalem: for since the time of + Solomon the son of David king of Israel there was not the like + in Jerusalem. + +14:030:027 Then the priests the Levites arose and blessed the people: and + their voice was heard, and their prayer came up to his holy + dwelling place, even unto heaven. + +14:031:001 Now when all this was finished, all Israel that were present + went out to the cities of Judah, and brake the images in + pieces, and cut down the groves, and threw down the high + places and the altars out of all Judah and Benjamin, in + Ephraim also and Manasseh, until they had utterly destroyed + them all. Then all the children of Israel returned, every man + to his possession, into their own cities. + +14:031:002 And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the + Levites after their courses, every man according to his + service, the priests and Levites for burnt offerings and for + peace offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to + praise in the gates of the tents of the LORD. + +14:031:003 He appointed also the king's portion of his substance for the + burnt offerings, to wit, for the morning and evening burnt + offerings, and the burnt offerings for the sabbaths, and for + the new moons, and for the set feasts, as it is written in the + law of the LORD. + +14:031:004 Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to + give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they + might be encouraged in the law of the LORD. + +14:031:005 And as soon as the commandment came abroad, the children of + Israel brought in abundance the firstfruits of corn, wine, and + oil, and honey, and of all the increase of the field; and the + tithe of all things brought they in abundantly. + +14:031:006 And concerning the children of Israel and Judah, that dwelt in + the cities of Judah, they also brought in the tithe of oxen + and sheep, and the tithe of holy things which were consecrated + unto the LORD their God, and laid them by heaps. + +14:031:007 In the third month they began to lay the foundation of the + heaps, and finished them in the seventh month. + +14:031:008 And when Hezekiah and the princes came and saw the heaps, they + blessed the LORD, and his people Israel. + +14:031:009 Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites + concerning the heaps. + +14:031:010 And Azariah the chief priest of the house of Zadok answered + him, and said, Since the people began to bring the offerings + into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and + have left plenty: for the LORD hath blessed his people; and + that which is left is this great store. + +14:031:011 Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of + the LORD; and they prepared them, + +14:031:012 And brought in the offerings and the tithes and the dedicated + things faithfully: over which Cononiah the Levite was ruler, + and Shimei his brother was the next. + +14:031:013 And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, + and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and + Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei + his brother, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and + Azariah the ruler of the house of God. + +14:031:014 And Kore the son of Imnah the Levite, the porter toward the + east, was over the freewill offerings of God, to distribute + the oblations of the LORD, and the most holy things. + +14:031:015 And next him were Eden, and Miniamin, and Jeshua, and + Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, in the cities of the + priests, in their set office, to give to their brethren by + courses, as well to the great as to the small: + +14:031:016 Beside their genealogy of males, from three years old and + upward, even unto every one that entereth into the house of + the LORD, his daily portion for their service in their charges + according to their courses; + +14:031:017 Both to the genealogy of the priests by the house of their + fathers, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in + their charges by their courses; + +14:031:018 And to the genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, + and their sons, and their daughters, through all the + congregation: for in their set office they sanctified + themselves in holiness: + +14:031:019 Also of the sons of Aaron the priests, which were in the + fields of the suburbs of their cities, in every several city, + the men that were expressed by name, to give portions to all + the males among the priests, and to all that were reckoned by + genealogies among the Levites. + +14:031:020 And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that + which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God. + +14:031:021 And in every work that he began in the service of the house of + God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, + he did it with all his heart, and prospered. + +14:032:001 After these things, and the establishment thereof, Sennacherib + king of Assyria came, and entered into Judah, and encamped + against the fenced cities, and thought to win them for + himself. + +14:032:002 And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was come, and that he + was purposed to fight against Jerusalem, + +14:032:003 He took counsel with his princes and his mighty men to stop + the waters of the fountains which were without the city: and + they did help him. + +14:032:004 So there was gathered much people together, who stopped all + the fountains, and the brook that ran through the midst of the + land, saying, Why should the kings of Assyria come, and find + much water? + +14:032:005 Also he strengthened himself, and built up all the wall that + was broken, and raised it up to the towers, and another wall + without, and repaired Millo in the city of David, and made + darts and shields in abundance. + +14:032:006 And he set captains of war over the people, and gathered them + together to him in the street of the gate of the city, and + spake comfortably to them, saying, + +14:032:007 Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the + king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: + for there be more with us than with him: + +14:032:008 With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God + to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested + themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. + +14:032:009 After this did Sennacherib king of Assyria send his servants + to Jerusalem, (but he himself laid siege against Lachish, and + all his power with him,) unto Hezekiah king of Judah, and unto + all Judah that were at Jerusalem, saying, + +14:032:010 Thus saith Sennacherib king of Assyria, Whereon do ye trust, + that ye abide in the siege in Jerusalem? + +14:032:011 Doth not Hezekiah persuade you to give over yourselves to die + by famine and by thirst, saying, The LORD our God shall + deliver us out of the hand of the king of Assyria? + +14:032:012 Hath not the same Hezekiah taken away his high places and his + altars, and commanded Judah and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall + worship before one altar, and burn incense upon it? + +14:032:013 Know ye not what I and my fathers have done unto all the + people of other lands? were the gods of the nations of those + lands any ways able to deliver their lands out of mine hand? + +14:032:014 Who was there among all the gods of those nations that my + fathers utterly destroyed, that could deliver his people out + of mine hand, that your God should be able to deliver you out + of mine hand? + +14:032:015 Now therefore let not Hezekiah deceive you, nor persuade you + on this manner, neither yet believe him: for no god of any + nation or kingdom was able to deliver his people out of mine + hand, and out of the hand of my fathers: how much less shall + your God deliver you out of mine hand? + +14:032:016 And his servants spake yet more against the LORD God, and + against his servant Hezekiah. + +14:032:017 He wrote also letters to rail on the LORD God of Israel, and + to speak against him, saying, As the gods of the nations of + other lands have not delivered their people out of mine hand, + so shall not the God of Hezekiah deliver his people out of + mine hand. + +14:032:018 Then they cried with a loud voice in the Jews' speech unto the + people of Jerusalem that were on the wall, to affright them, + and to trouble them; that they might take the city. + +14:032:019 And they spake against the God of Jerusalem, as against the + gods of the people of the earth, which were the work of the + hands of man. + +14:032:020 And for this cause Hezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah + the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven. + +14:032:021 And the LORD sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men + of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the + king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own + land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they + that came forth of his own bowels slew him there with the + sword. + +14:032:022 Thus the LORD saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem + from the hand of Sennacherib the king of Assyria, and from the + hand of all other, and guided them on every side. + +14:032:023 And many brought gifts unto the LORD to Jerusalem, and + presents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that he was magnified + in the sight of all nations from thenceforth. + +14:032:024 In those days Hezekiah was sick to the death, and prayed unto + the LORD: and he spake unto him, and he gave him a sign. + +14:032:025 But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit done + unto him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was + wrath upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem. + +14:032:026 Notwithstanding Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his + heart, both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the + wrath of the LORD came not upon them in the days of Hezekiah. + +14:032:027 And Hezekiah had exceeding much riches and honour: and he made + himself treasuries for silver, and for gold, and for precious + stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all manner of + pleasant jewels; + +14:032:028 Storehouses also for the increase of corn, and wine, and oil; + and stalls for all manner of beasts, and cotes for flocks. + +14:032:029 Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and + herds in abundance: for God had given him substance very much. + +14:032:030 This same Hezekiah also stopped the upper watercourse of + Gihon, and brought it straight down to the west side of the + city of David. And Hezekiah prospered in all his works. + +14:032:031 Howbeit in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of + Babylon, who sent unto him to enquire of the wonder that was + done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know + all that was in his heart. + +14:032:032 Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his goodness, + behold, they are written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet, + the son of Amoz, and in the book of the kings of Judah and + Israel. + +14:032:033 And Hezekiah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in + the chiefest of the sepulchres of the sons of David: and all + Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem did him honour at his + death. And Manasseh his son reigned in his stead. + +14:033:001 Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he + reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem: + +14:033:002 But did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, like + unto the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD had cast + out before the children of Israel. + +14:033:003 For he built again the high places which Hezekiah his father + had broken down, and he reared up altars for Baalim, and made + groves, and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served + them. + +14:033:004 Also he built altars in the house of the LORD, whereof the + LORD had said, In Jerusalem shall my name be for ever. + +14:033:005 And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two + courts of the house of the LORD. + +14:033:006 And he caused his children to pass through the fire in the + valley of the son of Hinnom: also he observed times, and used + enchantments, and used witchcraft, and dealt with a familiar + spirit, and with wizards: he wrought much evil in the sight of + the LORD, to provoke him to anger. + +14:033:007 And he set a carved image, the idol which he had made, in the + house of God, of which God had said to David and to Solomon + his son, In this house, and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen + before all the tribes of Israel, will I put my name for ever: + +14:033:008 Neither will I any more remove the foot of Israel from out of + the land which I have appointed for your fathers; so that they + will take heed to do all that I have commanded them, according + to the whole law and the statutes and the ordinances by the + hand of Moses. + +14:033:009 So Manasseh made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to + err, and to do worse than the heathen, whom the LORD had + destroyed before the children of Israel. + +14:033:010 And the LORD spake to Manasseh, and to his people: but they + would not hearken. + +14:033:011 Wherefore the LORD brought upon them the captains of the host + of the king of Assyria, which took Manasseh among the thorns, + and bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon. + +14:033:012 And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, + and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers, + +14:033:013 And prayed unto him: and he was intreated of him, and heard + his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his + kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD he was God. + +14:033:014 Now after this he built a wall without the city of David, on + the west side of Gihon, in the valley, even to the entering in + at the fish gate, and compassed about Ophel, and raised it up + a very great height, and put captains of war in all the fenced + cities of Judah. + +14:033:015 And he took away the strange gods, and the idol out of the + house of the LORD, and all the altars that he had built in the + mount of the house of the LORD, and in Jerusalem, and cast + them out of the city. + +14:033:016 And he repaired the altar of the LORD, and sacrificed thereon + peace offerings and thank offerings, and commanded Judah to + serve the LORD God of Israel. + +14:033:017 Nevertheless the people did sacrifice still in the high + places, yet unto the LORD their God only. + +14:033:018 Now the rest of the acts of Manasseh, and his prayer unto his + God, and the words of the seers that spake to him in the name + of the LORD God of Israel, behold, they are written in the + book of the kings of Israel. + +14:033:019 His prayer also, and how God was intreated of him, and all his + sins, and his trespass, and the places wherein he built high + places, and set up groves and graven images, before he was + humbled: behold, they are written among the sayings of the + seers. + +14:033:020 So Manasseh slept with his fathers, and they buried him in his + own house: and Amon his son reigned in his stead. + +14:033:021 Amon was two and twenty years old when he began to reign, and + reigned two years in Jerusalem. + +14:033:022 But he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as + did Manasseh his father: for Amon sacrificed unto all the + carved images which Manasseh his father had made, and served + them; + +14:033:023 And humbled not himself before the LORD, as Manasseh his + father had humbled himself; but Amon trespassed more and more. + +14:033:024 And his servants conspired against him, and slew him in his + own house. + +14:033:025 But the people of the land slew all them that had conspired + against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his + son king in his stead. + +14:034:001 Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he + reigned in Jerusalem one and thirty years. + +14:034:002 And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and + walked in the ways of David his father, and declined neither + to the right hand, nor to the left. + +14:034:003 For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was yet young, + he began to seek after the God of David his father: and in the + twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem from the + high places, and the groves, and the carved images, and the + molten images. + +14:034:004 And they brake down the altars of Baalim in his presence; and + the images, that were on high above them, he cut down; and the + groves, and the carved images, and the molten images, he brake + in pieces, and made dust of them, and strowed it upon the + graves of them that had sacrificed unto them. + +14:034:005 And he burnt the bones of the priests upon their altars, and + cleansed Judah and Jerusalem. + +14:034:006 And so did he in the cities of Manasseh, and Ephraim, and + Simeon, even unto Naphtali, with their mattocks round about. + +14:034:007 And when he had broken down the altars and the groves, and had + beaten the graven images into powder, and cut down all the + idols throughout all the land of Israel, he returned to + Jerusalem. + +14:034:008 Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, when he had purged + the land, and the house, he sent Shaphan the son of Azaliah, + and Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah the son of + Joahaz the recorder, to repair the house of the LORD his God. + +14:034:009 And when they came to Hilkiah the high priest, they delivered + the money that was brought into the house of God, which the + Levites that kept the doors had gathered of the hand of + Manasseh and Ephraim, and of all the remnant of Israel, and of + all Judah and Benjamin; and they returned to Jerusalem. + +14:034:010 And they put it in the hand of the workmen that had the + oversight of the house of the LORD, and they gave it to the + workmen that wrought in the house of the LORD, to repair and + amend the house: + +14:034:011 Even to the artificers and builders gave they it, to buy hewn + stone, and timber for couplings, and to floor the houses which + the kings of Judah had destroyed. + +14:034:012 And the men did the work faithfully: and the overseers of them + were Jahath and Obadiah, the Levites, of the sons of Merari; + and Zechariah and Meshullam, of the sons of the Kohathites, to + set it forward; and other of the Levites, all that could skill + of instruments of musick. + +14:034:013 Also they were over the bearers of burdens, and were overseers + of all that wrought the work in any manner of service: and of + the Levites there were scribes, and officers, and porters. + +14:034:014 And when they brought out the money that was brought into the + house of the LORD, Hilkiah the priest found a book of the law + of the LORD given by Moses. + +14:034:015 And Hilkiah answered and said to Shaphan the scribe, I have + found the book of the law in the house of the LORD. And + Hilkiah delivered the book to Shaphan. + +14:034:016 And Shaphan carried the book to the king, and brought the king + word back again, saying, All that was committed to thy + servants, they do it. + +14:034:017 And they have gathered together the money that was found in + the house of the LORD, and have delivered it into the hand of + the overseers, and to the hand of the workmen. + +14:034:018 Then Shaphan the scribe told the king, saying, Hilkiah the + priest hath given me a book. And Shaphan read it before the + king. + +14:034:019 And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the + law, that he rent his clothes. + +14:034:020 And the king commanded Hilkiah, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, + and Abdon the son of Micah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah + a servant of the king's, saying, + +14:034:021 Go, enquire of the LORD for me, and for them that are left in + Israel and in Judah, concerning the words of the book that is + found: for great is the wrath of the LORD that is poured out + upon us, because our fathers have not kept the word of the + LORD, to do after all that is written in this book. + +14:034:022 And Hilkiah, and they that the king had appointed, went to + Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvath, + the son of Hasrah, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in + Jerusalem in the college:) and they spake to her to that + effect. + +14:034:023 And she answered them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Tell + ye the man that sent you to me, + +14:034:024 Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon this + place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, even all the curses + that are written in the book which they have read before the + king of Judah: + +14:034:025 Because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto + other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the + works of their hands; therefore my wrath shall be poured out + upon this place, and shall not be quenched. + +14:034:026 And as for the king of Judah, who sent you to enquire of the + LORD, so shall ye say unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of + Israel concerning the words which thou hast heard; + +14:034:027 Because thine heart was tender, and thou didst humble thyself + before God, when thou heardest his words against this place, + and against the inhabitants thereof, and humbledst thyself + before me, and didst rend thy clothes, and weep before me; I + have even heard thee also, saith the LORD. + +14:034:028 Behold, I will gather thee to thy fathers, and thou shalt be + gathered to thy grave in peace, neither shall thine eyes see + all the evil that I will bring upon this place, and upon the + inhabitants of the same. So they brought the king word again. + +14:034:029 Then the king sent and gathered together all the elders of + Judah and Jerusalem. + +14:034:030 And the king went up into the house of the LORD, and all the + men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and the + priests, and the Levites, and all the people, great and small: + and he read in their ears all the words of the book of the + covenant that was found in the house of the LORD. + +14:034:031 And the king stood in his place, and made a covenant before + the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his + commandments, and his testimonies, and his statutes, with all + his heart, and with all his soul, to perform the words of the + covenant which are written in this book. + +14:034:032 And he caused all that were present in Jerusalem and Benjamin + to stand to it. And the inhabitants of Jerusalem did according + to the covenant of God, the God of their fathers. + +14:034:033 And Josiah took away all the abominations out of all the + countries that pertained to the children of Israel, and made + all that were present in Israel to serve, even to serve the + LORD their God. And all his days they departed not from + following the LORD, the God of their fathers. + +14:035:001 Moreover Josiah kept a passover unto the LORD in Jerusalem: + and they killed the passover on the fourteenth day of the + first month. + +14:035:002 And he set the priests in their charges, and encouraged them + to the service of the house of the LORD, + +14:035:003 And said unto the Levites that taught all Israel, which were + holy unto the LORD, Put the holy ark in the house which + Solomon the son of David king of Israel did build; it shall + not be a burden upon your shoulders: serve now the LORD your + God, and his people Israel, + +14:035:004 And prepare yourselves by the houses of your fathers, after + your courses, according to the writing of David king of + Israel, and according to the writing of Solomon his son. + +14:035:005 And stand in the holy place according to the divisions of the + families of the fathers of your brethren the people, and after + the division of the families of the Levites. + +14:035:006 So kill the passover, and sanctify yourselves, and prepare + your brethren, that they may do according to the word of the + LORD by the hand of Moses. + +14:035:007 And Josiah gave to the people, of the flock, lambs and kids, + all for the passover offerings, for all that were present, to + the number of thirty thousand, and three thousand bullocks: + these were of the king's substance. + +14:035:008 And his princes gave willingly unto the people, to the + priests, and to the Levites: Hilkiah and Zechariah and Jehiel, + rulers of the house of God, gave unto the priests for the + passover offerings two thousand and six hundred small cattle + and three hundred oxen. + +14:035:009 Conaniah also, and Shemaiah and Nethaneel, his brethren, and + Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, chief of the Levites, gave + unto the Levites for passover offerings five thousand small + cattle, and five hundred oxen. + +14:035:010 So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their + place, and the Levites in their courses, according to the + king's commandment. + +14:035:011 And they killed the passover, and the priests sprinkled the + blood from their hands, and the Levites flayed them. + +14:035:012 And they removed the burnt offerings, that they might give + according to the divisions of the families of the people, to + offer unto the LORD, as it is written in the book of Moses. + And so did they with the oxen. + +14:035:013 And they roasted the passover with fire according to the + ordinance: but the other holy offerings sod they in pots, and + in caldrons, and in pans, and divided them speedily among all + the people. + +14:035:014 And afterward they made ready for themselves, and for the + priests: because the priests the sons of Aaron were busied in + offering of burnt offerings and the fat until night; therefore + the Levites prepared for themselves, and for the priests the + sons of Aaron. + +14:035:015 And the singers the sons of Asaph were in their place, + according to the commandment of David, and Asaph, and Heman, + and Jeduthun the king's seer; and the porters waited at every + gate; they might not depart from their service; for their + brethren the Levites prepared for them. + +14:035:016 So all the service of the LORD was prepared the same day, to + keep the passover, and to offer burnt offerings upon the altar + of the LORD, according to the commandment of king Josiah. + +14:035:017 And the children of Israel that were present kept the passover + at that time, and the feast of unleavened bread seven days. + +14:035:018 And there was no passover like to that kept in Israel from the + days of Samuel the prophet; neither did all the kings of + Israel keep such a passover as Josiah kept, and the priests, + and the Levites, and all Judah and Israel that were present, + and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. + +14:035:019 In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this + passover kept. + +14:035:020 After all this, when Josiah had prepared the temple, Necho + king of Egypt came up to fight against Charchemish by + Euphrates: and Josiah went out against him. + +14:035:021 But he sent ambassadors to him, saying, What have I to do with + thee, thou king of Judah? I come not against thee this day, + but against the house wherewith I have war: for God commanded + me to make haste: forbear thee from meddling with God, who is + with me, that he destroy thee not. + +14:035:022 Nevertheless Josiah would not turn his face from him, but + disguised himself, that he might fight with him, and hearkened + not unto the words of Necho from the mouth of God, and came to + fight in the valley of Megiddo. + +14:035:023 And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his + servants, Have me away; for I am sore wounded. + +14:035:024 His servants therefore took him out of that chariot, and put + him in the second chariot that he had; and they brought him to + Jerusalem, and he died, and was buried in one of the + sepulchres of his fathers. And all Judah and Jerusalem mourned + for Josiah. + +14:035:025 And Jeremiah lamented for Josiah: and all the singing men and + the singing women spake of Josiah in their lamentations to + this day, and made them an ordinance in Israel: and, behold, + they are written in the lamentations. + +14:035:026 Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and his goodness, + according to that which was written in the law of the LORD, + +14:035:027 And his deeds, first and last, behold, they are written in the + book of the kings of Israel and Judah. + +14:036:001 Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, + and made him king in his father's stead in Jerusalem. + +14:036:002 Jehoahaz was twenty and three years old when he began to + reign, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. + +14:036:003 And the king of Egypt put him down at Jerusalem, and condemned + the land in an hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold. + +14:036:004 And the king of Egypt made Eliakim his brother king over Judah + and Jerusalem, and turned his name to Jehoiakim. And Necho + took Jehoahaz his brother, and carried him to Egypt. + +14:036:005 Jehoiakim was twenty and five years old when he began to + reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and he did + that which was evil in the sight of the LORD his God. + +14:036:006 Against him came up Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and bound + him in fetters, to carry him to Babylon. + +14:036:007 Nebuchadnezzar also carried of the vessels of the house of the + LORD to Babylon, and put them in his temple at Babylon. + +14:036:008 Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and his abominations + which he did, and that which was found in him, behold, they + are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah: and + Jehoiachin his son reigned in his stead. + +14:036:009 Jehoiachin was eight years old when he began to reign, and he + reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem: and he did + that which was evil in the sight of the LORD. + +14:036:010 And when the year was expired, king Nebuchadnezzar sent, and + brought him to Babylon, with the goodly vessels of the house + of the LORD, and made Zedekiah his brother king over Judah and + Jerusalem. + +14:036:011 Zedekiah was one and twenty years old when he began to reign, + and reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. + +14:036:012 And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD his + God, and humbled not himself before Jeremiah the prophet + speaking from the mouth of the LORD. + +14:036:013 And he also rebelled against king Nebuchadnezzar, who had made + him swear by God: but he stiffened his neck, and hardened his + heart from turning unto the LORD God of Israel. + +14:036:014 Moreover all the chief of the priests, and the people, + transgressed very much after all the abominations of the + heathen; and polluted the house of the LORD which he had + hallowed in Jerusalem. + +14:036:015 And the LORD God of their fathers sent to them by his + messengers, rising up betimes, and sending; because he had + compassion on his people, and on his dwelling place: + +14:036:016 But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, + and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose + against his people, till there was no remedy. + +14:036:017 Therefore he brought upon them the king of the Chaldees, who + slew their young men with the sword in the house of their + sanctuary, and had no compassion upon young man or maiden, old + man, or him that stooped for age: he gave them all into his + hand. + +14:036:018 And all the vessels of the house of God, great and small, and + the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of + the king, and of his princes; all these he brought to Babylon. + +14:036:019 And they burnt the house of God, and brake down the wall of + Jerusalem, and burnt all the palaces thereof with fire, and + destroyed all the goodly vessels thereof. + +14:036:020 And them that had escaped from the sword carried he away to + Babylon; where they were servants to him and his sons until + the reign of the kingdom of Persia: + +14:036:021 To fulfil the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah, until + the land had enjoyed her sabbaths: for as long as she lay + desolate she kept sabbath, to fulfil threescore and ten years. + +14:036:022 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word + of the LORD spoken by the mouth of Jeremiah might be + accomplished, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of + Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his + kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying, + +14:036:023 Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, All the kingdoms of the earth + hath the LORD God of heaven given me; and he hath charged me + to build him an house in Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Who is + there among you of all his people? The LORD his God be with + him, and let him go up. + +Book 15 Ezra + +15:001:001 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word + of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the + LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he + made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it + also in writing, saying, + +15:001:002 Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath + given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me + to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah. + +15:001:003 Who is there among you of all his people? his God be with him, + and let him go up to Jerusalem, which is in Judah, and build + the house of the LORD God of Israel, (he is the God,) which is + in Jerusalem. + +15:001:004 And whosoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth, let + the men of his place help him with silver, and with gold, and + with goods, and with beasts, beside the freewill offering for + the house of God that is in Jerusalem. + +15:001:005 Then rose up the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, + and the priests, and the Levites, with all them whose spirit + God had raised, to go up to build the house of the LORD which + is in Jerusalem. + +15:001:006 And all they that were about them strengthened their hands + with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with + beasts, and with precious things, beside all that was + willingly offered. + +15:001:007 Also Cyrus the king brought forth the vessels of the house of + the LORD, which Nebuchadnezzar had brought forth out of + Jerusalem, and had put them in the house of his gods; + +15:001:008 Even those did Cyrus king of Persia bring forth by the hand of + Mithredath the treasurer, and numbered them unto Sheshbazzar, + the prince of Judah. + +15:001:009 And this is the number of them: thirty chargers of gold, a + thousand chargers of silver, nine and twenty knives, + +15:001:010 Thirty basons of gold, silver basons of a second sort four + hundred and ten, and other vessels a thousand. + +15:001:011 All the vessels of gold and of silver were five thousand and + four hundred. All these did Sheshbazzar bring up with them of + the captivity that were brought up from Babylon unto + Jerusalem. + +15:002:001 Now these are the children of the province that went up out of + the captivity, of those which had been carried away, whom + Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away unto + Babylon, and came again unto Jerusalem and Judah, every one + unto his city; + +15:002:002 Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, + Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mizpar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. + The number of the men of the people of Israel: + +15:002:003 The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and + two. + +15:002:004 The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two. + +15:002:005 The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five. + +15:002:006 The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and + Joab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve. + +15:002:007 The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four. + +15:002:008 The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty and five. + +15:002:009 The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore. + +15:002:010 The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two. + +15:002:011 The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three. + +15:002:012 The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two. + +15:002:013 The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six. + +15:002:014 The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six. + +15:002:015 The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four. + +15:002:016 The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight. + +15:002:017 The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and three. + +15:002:018 The children of Jorah, an hundred and twelve. + +15:002:019 The children of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three. + +15:002:020 The children of Gibbar, ninety and five. + +15:002:021 The children of Bethlehem, an hundred twenty and three. + +15:002:022 The men of Netophah, fifty and six. + +15:002:023 The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight. + +15:002:024 The children of Azmaveth, forty and two. + +15:002:025 The children of Kirjatharim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven + hundred and forty and three. + +15:002:026 The children of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one. + +15:002:027 The men of Michmas, an hundred twenty and two. + +15:002:028 The men of Bethel and Ai, two hundred twenty and three. + +15:002:029 The children of Nebo, fifty and two. + +15:002:030 The children of Magbish, an hundred fifty and six. + +15:002:031 The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty + and four. + +15:002:032 The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty. + +15:002:033 The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and + five. + +15:002:034 The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five. + +15:002:035 The children of Senaah, three thousand and six hundred and + thirty. + +15:002:036 The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, + nine hundred seventy and three. + +15:002:037 The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two. + +15:002:038 The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and + seven. + +15:002:039 The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen. + +15:002:040 The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the + children of Hodaviah, seventy and four. + +15:002:041 The singers: the children of Asaph, an hundred twenty and + eight. + +15:002:042 The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the + children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of + Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all + an hundred thirty and nine. + +15:002:043 The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, + the children of Tabbaoth, + +15:002:044 The children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of + Padon, + +15:002:045 The children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children + of Akkub, + +15:002:046 The children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children + of Hanan, + +15:002:047 The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of + Reaiah, + +15:002:048 The children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of + Gazzam, + +15:002:049 The children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of + Besai, + +15:002:050 The children of Asnah, the children of Mehunim, the children + of Nephusim, + +15:002:051 The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children + of Harhur, + +15:002:052 The children of Bazluth, the children of Mehida, the children + of Harsha, + +15:002:053 The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children + of Thamah, + +15:002:054 The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha. + +15:002:055 The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the + children of Sophereth, the children of Peruda, + +15:002:056 The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children + of Giddel, + +15:002:057 The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the + children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami. + +15:002:058 All the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants, + were three hundred ninety and two. + +15:002:059 And these were they which went up from Telmelah, Telharsa, + Cherub, Addan, and Immer: but they could not shew their + father's house, and their seed, whether they were of Israel: + +15:002:060 The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children + of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two. + +15:002:061 And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, + the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai; which took a + wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was + called after their name: + +15:002:062 These sought their register among those that were reckoned by + genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they, as + polluted, put from the priesthood. + +15:002:063 And the Tirshatha said unto them, that they should not eat of + the most holy things, till there stood up a priest with Urim + and with Thummim. + +15:002:064 The whole congregation together was forty and two thousand + three hundred and threescore, + +15:002:065 Beside their servants and their maids, of whom there were + seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven: and there were + among them two hundred singing men and singing women. + +15:002:066 Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, + two hundred forty and five; + +15:002:067 Their camels, four hundred thirty and five; their asses, six + thousand seven hundred and twenty. + +15:002:068 And some of the chief of the fathers, when they came to the + house of the LORD which is at Jerusalem, offered freely for + the house of God to set it up in his place: + +15:002:069 They gave after their ability unto the treasure of the work + threescore and one thousand drams of gold, and five thousand + pound of silver, and one hundred priests' garments. + +15:002:070 So the priests, and the Levites, and some of the people, and + the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims, dwelt in + their cities, and all Israel in their cities. + +15:003:001 And when the seventh month was come, and the children of + Israel were in the cities, the people gathered themselves + together as one man to Jerusalem. + +15:003:002 Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the + priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his + brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer + burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Moses + the man of God. + +15:003:003 And they set the altar upon his bases; for fear was upon them + because of the people of those countries: and they offered + burnt offerings thereon unto the LORD, even burnt offerings + morning and evening. + +15:003:004 They kept also the feast of tabernacles, as it is written, and + offered the daily burnt offerings by number, according to the + custom, as the duty of every day required; + +15:003:005 And afterward offered the continual burnt offering, both of + the new moons, and of all the set feasts of the LORD that were + consecrated, and of every one that willingly offered a + freewill offering unto the LORD. + +15:003:006 From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer + burnt offerings unto the LORD. But the foundation of the + temple of the LORD was not yet laid. + +15:003:007 They gave money also unto the masons, and to the carpenters; + and meat, and drink, and oil, unto them of Zidon, and to them + of Tyre, to bring cedar trees from Lebanon to the sea of + Joppa, according to the grant that they had of Cyrus king of + Persia. + +15:003:008 Now in the second year of their coming unto the house of God + at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of + Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the remnant of + their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all they that + were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem; and appointed + the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to set forward + the work of the house of the LORD. + +15:003:009 Then stood Jeshua with his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and + his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to set forward the + workmen in the house of God: the sons of Henadad, with their + sons and their brethren the Levites. + +15:003:010 And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the + LORD, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and + the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise the + LORD, after the ordinance of David king of Israel. + +15:003:011 And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks + unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for + ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great + shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of + the house of the LORD was laid. + +15:003:012 But many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, + who were ancient men, that had seen the first house, when the + foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, wept with + a loud voice; and many shouted aloud for joy: + +15:003:013 So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of + joy from the noise of the weeping of the people: for the + people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar + off. + +15:004:001 Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the + children of the captivity builded the temple unto the LORD God + of Israel; + +15:004:002 Then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, + and said unto them, Let us build with you: for we seek your + God, as ye do; and we do sacrifice unto him since the days of + Esarhaddon king of Assur, which brought us up hither. + +15:004:003 But Zerubbabel, and Jeshua, and the rest of the chief of the + fathers of Israel, said unto them, Ye have nothing to do with + us to build an house unto our God; but we ourselves together + will build unto the LORD God of Israel, as king Cyrus the king + of Persia hath commanded us. + +15:004:004 Then the people of the land weakened the hands of the people + of Judah, and troubled them in building, + +15:004:005 And hired counsellors against them, to frustrate their + purpose, all the days of Cyrus king of Persia, even until the + reign of Darius king of Persia. + +15:004:006 And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, + wrote they unto him an accusation against the inhabitants of + Judah and Jerusalem. + +15:004:007 And in the days of Artaxerxes wrote Bishlam, Mithredath, + Tabeel, and the rest of their companions, unto Artaxerxes king + of Persia; and the writing of the letter was written in the + Syrian tongue, and interpreted in the Syrian tongue. + +15:004:008 Rehum the chancellor and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter + against Jerusalem to Artaxerxes the king in this sort: + +15:004:009 Then wrote Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe, and + the rest of their companions; the Dinaites, the + Apharsathchites, the Tarpelites, the Apharsites, the + Archevites, the Babylonians, the Susanchites, the Dehavites, + and the Elamites, + +15:004:010 And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Asnapper + brought over, and set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest + that are on this side the river, and at such a time. + +15:004:011 This is the copy of the letter that they sent unto him, even + unto Artaxerxes the king; Thy servants the men on this side + the river, and at such a time. + +15:004:012 Be it known unto the king, that the Jews which came up from + thee to us are come unto Jerusalem, building the rebellious + and the bad city, and have set up the walls thereof, and + joined the foundations. + +15:004:013 Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, + and the walls set up again, then will they not pay toll, + tribute, and custom, and so thou shalt endamage the revenue of + the kings. + +15:004:014 Now because we have maintenance from the king's palace, and it + was not meet for us to see the king's dishonour, therefore + have we sent and certified the king; + +15:004:015 That search may be made in the book of the records of thy + fathers: so shalt thou find in the book of the records, and + know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful unto + kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within + the same of old time: for which cause was this city destroyed. + +15:004:016 We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and + the walls thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no + portion on this side the river. + +15:004:017 Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to + Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that + dwell in Samaria, and unto the rest beyond the river, Peace, + and at such a time. + +15:004:018 The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before + me. + +15:004:019 And I commanded, and search hath been made, and it is found + that this city of old time hath made insurrection against + kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been made therein. + +15:004:020 There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have + ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, + and custom, was paid unto them. + +15:004:021 Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that + this city be not builded, until another commandment shall be + given from me. + +15:004:022 Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage + grow to the hurt of the kings? + +15:004:023 Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes' letter was read before + Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they + went up in haste to Jerusalem unto the Jews, and made them to + cease by force and power. + +15:004:024 Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at + Jerusalem. So it ceased unto the second year of the reign of + Darius king of Persia. + +15:005:001 Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son + of Iddo, prophesied unto the Jews that were in Judah and + Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, even unto them. + +15:005:002 Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the + son of Jozadak, and began to build the house of God which is + at Jerusalem: and with them were the prophets of God helping + them. + +15:005:003 At the same time came to them Tatnai, governor on this side + the river, and Shetharboznai and their companions, and said + thus unto them, Who hath commanded you to build this house, + and to make up this wall? + +15:005:004 Then said we unto them after this manner, What are the names + of the men that make this building? + +15:005:005 But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that + they could not cause them to cease, till the matter came to + Darius: and then they returned answer by letter concerning + this matter. + +15:005:006 The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the + river, and Shetharboznai and his companions the Apharsachites, + which were on this side the river, sent unto Darius the king: + +15:005:007 They sent a letter unto him, wherein was written thus; Unto + Darius the king, all peace. + +15:005:008 Be it known unto the king, that we went into the province of + Judea, to the house of the great God, which is builded with + great stones, and timber is laid in the walls, and this work + goeth fast on, and prospereth in their hands. + +15:005:009 Then asked we those elders, and said unto them thus, Who + commanded you to build this house, and to make up these walls? + +15:005:010 We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might + write the names of the men that were the chief of them. + +15:005:011 And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants + of the God of heaven and earth, and build the house that was + builded these many years ago, which a great king of Israel + builded and set up. + +15:005:012 But after that our fathers had provoked the God of heaven unto + wrath, he gave them into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar the king + of Babylon, the Chaldean, who destroyed this house, and + carried the people away into Babylon. + +15:005:013 But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon the same + king Cyrus made a decree to build this house of God. + +15:005:014 And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God, + which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that was in + Jerusalem, and brought them into the temple of Babylon, those + did Cyrus the king take out of the temple of Babylon, and they + were delivered unto one, whose name was Sheshbazzar, whom he + had made governor; + +15:005:015 And said unto him, Take these vessels, go, carry them into the + temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be + builded in his place. + +15:005:016 Then came the same Sheshbazzar, and laid the foundation of the + house of God which is in Jerusalem: and since that time even + until now hath it been in building, and yet it is not + finished. + +15:005:017 Now therefore, if it seem good to the king, let there be + search made in the king's treasure house, which is there at + Babylon, whether it be so, that a decree was made of Cyrus the + king to build this house of God at Jerusalem, and let the king + send his pleasure to us concerning this matter. + +15:006:001 Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the + house of the rolls, where the treasures were laid up in + Babylon. + +15:006:002 And there was found at Achmetha, in the palace that is in the + province of the Medes, a roll, and therein was a record thus + written: + +15:006:003 In the first year of Cyrus the king the same Cyrus the king + made a decree concerning the house of God at Jerusalem, Let + the house be builded, the place where they offered sacrifices, + and let the foundations thereof be strongly laid; the height + thereof threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof threescore + cubits; + +15:006:004 With three rows of great stones, and a row of new timber: and + let the expenses be given out of the king's house: + +15:006:005 And also let the golden and silver vessels of the house of + God, which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which + is at Jerusalem, and brought unto Babylon, be restored, and + brought again unto the temple which is at Jerusalem, every one + to his place, and place them in the house of God. + +15:006:006 Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, + Shetharboznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which + are beyond the river, be ye far from thence: + +15:006:007 Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of + the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in + his place. + +15:006:008 Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of + these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the + king's goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith + expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered. + +15:006:009 And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and + rams, and lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, + wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of + the priests which are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day + by day without fail: + +15:006:010 That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God + of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons. + +15:006:011 Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this + word, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set + up, let him be hanged thereon; and let his house be made a + dunghill for this. + +15:006:012 And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy + all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter + and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I + Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed. + +15:006:013 Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shetharboznai, + and their companions, according to that which Darius the king + had sent, so they did speedily. + +15:006:014 And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through + the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of + Iddo. And they builded, and finished it, according to the + commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the + commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of + Persia. + +15:006:015 And this house was finished on the third day of the month + Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the + king. + +15:006:016 And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and + the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication + of this house of God with joy. + +15:006:017 And offered at the dedication of this house of God an hundred + bullocks, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs; and for a sin + offering for all Israel, twelve he goats, according to the + number of the tribes of Israel. + +15:006:018 And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites + in their courses, for the service of God, which is at + Jerusalem; as it is written in the book of Moses. + +15:006:019 And the children of the captivity kept the passover upon the + fourteenth day of the first month. + +15:006:020 For the priests and the Levites were purified together, all of + them were pure, and killed the passover for all the children + of the captivity, and for their brethren the priests, and for + themselves. + +15:006:021 And the children of Israel, which were come again out of + captivity, and all such as had separated themselves unto them + from the filthiness of the heathen of the land, to seek the + LORD God of Israel, did eat, + +15:006:022 And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: + for the LORD had made them joyful, and turned the heart of the + king of Assyria unto them, to strengthen their hands in the + work of the house of God, the God of Israel. + +15:007:001 Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of + Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son + of Hilkiah, + +15:007:002 The son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub, + +15:007:003 The son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth, + +15:007:004 The son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki, + +15:007:005 The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, + the son of Aaron the chief priest: + +15:007:006 This Ezra went up from Babylon; and he was a ready scribe in + the law of Moses, which the LORD God of Israel had given: and + the king granted him all his request, according to the hand of + the LORD his God upon him. + +15:007:007 And there went up some of the children of Israel, and of the + priests, and the Levites, and the singers, and the porters, + and the Nethinims, unto Jerusalem, in the seventh year of + Artaxerxes the king. + +15:007:008 And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the + seventh year of the king. + +15:007:009 For upon the first day of the first month began he to go up + from Babylon, and on the first day of the fifth month came he + to Jerusalem, according to the good hand of his God upon him. + +15:007:010 For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, + and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. + +15:007:011 Now this is the copy of the letter that the king Artaxerxes + gave unto Ezra the priest, the scribe, even a scribe of the + words of the commandments of the LORD, and of his statutes to + Israel. + +15:007:012 Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of + the law of the God of heaven, perfect peace, and at such a + time. + +15:007:013 I make a decree, that all they of the people of Israel, and of + his priests and Levites, in my realm, which are minded of + their own freewill to go up to Jerusalem, go with thee. + +15:007:014 Forasmuch as thou art sent of the king, and of his seven + counsellors, to enquire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, + according to the law of thy God which is in thine hand; + +15:007:015 And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his + counsellors have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose + habitation is in Jerusalem, + +15:007:016 And all the silver and gold that thou canst find in all the + province of Babylon, with the freewill offering of the people, + and of the priests, offering willingly for the house of their + God which is in Jerusalem: + +15:007:017 That thou mayest buy speedily with this money bullocks, rams, + lambs, with their meat offerings and their drink offerings, + and offer them upon the altar of the house of your God which + is in Jerusalem. + +15:007:018 And whatsoever shall seem good to thee, and to thy brethren, + to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, that do after + the will of your God. + +15:007:019 The vessels also that are given thee for the service of the + house of thy God, those deliver thou before the God of + Jerusalem. + +15:007:020 And whatsoever more shall be needful for the house of thy God, + which thou shalt have occasion to bestow, bestow it out of the + king's treasure house. + +15:007:021 And I, even I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the + treasurers which are beyond the river, that whatsoever Ezra + the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, shall + require of you, it be done speedily, + +15:007:022 Unto an hundred talents of silver, and to an hundred measures + of wheat, and to an hundred baths of wine, and to an hundred + baths of oil, and salt without prescribing how much. + +15:007:023 Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be + diligently done for the house of the God of heaven: for why + should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his + sons? + +15:007:024 Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and + Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this + house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, + or custom, upon them. + +15:007:025 And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine + hand, set magistrates and judges, which may judge all the + people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of + thy God; and teach ye them that know them not. + +15:007:026 And whosoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of + the king, let judgment be executed speedily upon him, whether + it be unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of + goods, or to imprisonment. + +15:007:027 Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, which hath put such a + thing as this in the king's heart, to beautify the house of + the LORD which is in Jerusalem: + +15:007:028 And hath extended mercy unto me before the king, and his + counsellors, and before all the king's mighty princes. And I + was strengthened as the hand of the LORD my God was upon me, + and I gathered together out of Israel chief men to go up with + me. + +15:008:001 These are now the chief of their fathers, and this is the + genealogy of them that went up with me from Babylon, in the + reign of Artaxerxes the king. + +15:008:002 Of the sons of Phinehas; Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar; + Daniel: of the sons of David; Hattush. + +15:008:003 Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the sons of Pharosh; Zechariah: + and with him were reckoned by genealogy of the males an + hundred and fifty. + +15:008:004 Of the sons of Pahathmoab; Elihoenai the son of Zerahiah, and + with him two hundred males. + +15:008:005 Of the sons of Shechaniah; the son of Jahaziel, and with him + three hundred males. + +15:008:006 Of the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with + him fifty males. + +15:008:007 And of the sons of Elam; Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and + with him seventy males. + +15:008:008 And of the sons of Shephatiah; Zebadiah the son of Michael, + and with him fourscore males. + +15:008:009 Of the sons of Joab; Obadiah the son of Jehiel, and with him + two hundred and eighteen males. + +15:008:010 And of the sons of Shelomith; the son of Josiphiah, and with + him an hundred and threescore males. + +15:008:011 And of the sons of Bebai; Zechariah the son of Bebai, and with + him twenty and eight males. + +15:008:012 And of the sons of Azgad; Johanan the son of Hakkatan, and + with him an hundred and ten males. + +15:008:013 And of the last sons of Adonikam, whose names are these, + Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them threescore + males. + +15:008:014 Of the sons also of Bigvai; Uthai, and Zabbud, and with them + seventy males. + +15:008:015 And I gathered them together to the river that runneth to + Ahava; and there abode we in tents three days: and I viewed + the people, and the priests, and found there none of the sons + of Levi. + +15:008:016 Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for + Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and + for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men; also for Joiarib, + and for Elnathan, men of understanding. + +15:008:017 And I sent them with commandment unto Iddo the chief at the + place Casiphia, and I told them what they should say unto + Iddo, and to his brethren the Nethinims, at the place + Casiphia, that they should bring unto us ministers for the + house of our God. + +15:008:018 And by the good hand of our God upon us they brought us a man + of understanding, of the sons of Mahli, the son of Levi, the + son of Israel; and Sherebiah, with his sons and his brethren, + eighteen; + +15:008:019 And Hashabiah, and with him Jeshaiah of the sons of Merari, + his brethren and their sons, twenty; + +15:008:020 Also of the Nethinims, whom David and the princes had + appointed for the service of the Levites, two hundred and + twenty Nethinims: all of them were expressed by name. + +15:008:021 Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we + might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right + way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our + substance. + +15:008:022 For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers + and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way: because + we had spoken unto the king, saying, The hand of our God is + upon all them for good that seek him; but his power and his + wrath is against all them that forsake him. + +15:008:023 So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was + intreated of us. + +15:008:024 Then I separated twelve of the chief of the priests, + Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brethren with them, + +15:008:025 And weighed unto them the silver, and the gold, and the + vessels, even the offering of the house of our God, which the + king, and his counsellors, and his lords, and all Israel there + present, had offered: + +15:008:026 I even weighed unto their hand six hundred and fifty talents + of silver, and silver vessels an hundred talents, and of gold + an hundred talents; + +15:008:027 Also twenty basons of gold, of a thousand drams; and two + vessels of fine copper, precious as gold. + +15:008:028 And I said unto them, Ye are holy unto the LORD; the vessels + are holy also; and the silver and the gold are a freewill + offering unto the LORD God of your fathers. + +15:008:029 Watch ye, and keep them, until ye weigh them before the chief + of the priests and the Levites, and chief of the fathers of + Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the + LORD. + +15:008:030 So took the priests and the Levites the weight of the silver, + and the gold, and the vessels, to bring them to Jerusalem unto + the house of our God. + +15:008:031 Then we departed from the river of Ahava on the twelfth day of + the first month, to go unto Jerusalem: and the hand of our God + was upon us, and he delivered us from the hand of the enemy, + and of such as lay in wait by the way. + +15:008:032 And we came to Jerusalem, and abode there three days. + +15:008:033 Now on the fourth day was the silver and the gold and the + vessels weighed in the house of our God by the hand of + Meremoth the son of Uriah the priest; and with him was Eleazar + the son of Phinehas; and with them was Jozabad the son of + Jeshua, and Noadiah the son of Binnui, Levites; + +15:008:034 By number and by weight of every one: and all the weight was + written at that time. + +15:008:035 Also the children of those that had been carried away, which + were come out of the captivity, offered burnt offerings unto + the God of Israel, twelve bullocks for all Israel, ninety and + six rams, seventy and seven lambs, twelve he goats for a sin + offering: all this was a burnt offering unto the LORD. + +15:008:036 And they delivered the king's commissions unto the king's + lieutenants, and to the governors on this side the river: and + they furthered the people, and the house of God. + +15:009:001 Now when these things were done, the princes came to me, + saying, The people of Israel, and the priests, and the + Levites, have not separated themselves from the people of the + lands, doing according to their abominations, even of the + Canaanites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Jebusites, the + Ammonites, the Moabites, the Egyptians, and the Amorites. + +15:009:002 For they have taken of their daughters for themselves, and for + their sons: so that the holy seed have mingled themselves with + the people of those lands: yea, the hand of the princes and + rulers hath been chief in this trespass. + +15:009:003 And when I heard this thing, I rent my garment and my mantle, + and plucked off the hair of my head and of my beard, and sat + down astonied. + +15:009:004 Then were assembled unto me every one that trembled at the + words of the God of Israel, because of the transgression of + those that had been carried away; and I sat astonied until the + evening sacrifice. + +15:009:005 And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and + having rent my garment and my mantle, I fell upon my knees, + and spread out my hands unto the LORD my God, + +15:009:006 And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face + to thee, my God: for our iniquities are increased over our + head, and our trespass is grown up unto the heavens. + +15:009:007 Since the days of our fathers have we been in a great trespass + unto this day; and for our iniquities have we, our kings, and + our priests, been delivered into the hand of the kings of the + lands, to the sword, to captivity, and to a spoil, and to + confusion of face, as it is this day. + +15:009:008 And now for a little space grace hath been shewed from the + LORD our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us + a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, + and give us a little reviving in our bondage. + +15:009:009 For we were bondmen; yet our God hath not forsaken us in our + bondage, but hath extended mercy unto us in the sight of the + kings of Persia, to give us a reviving, to set up the house of + our God, and to repair the desolations thereof, and to give us + a wall in Judah and in Jerusalem. + +15:009:010 And now, O our God, what shall we say after this? for we have + forsaken thy commandments, + +15:009:011 Which thou hast commanded by thy servants the prophets, + saying, The land, unto which ye go to possess it, is an + unclean land with the filthiness of the people of the lands, + with their abominations, which have filled it from one end to + another with their uncleanness. + +15:009:012 Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither + take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or + their wealth for ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good + of the land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children + for ever. + +15:009:013 And after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for + our great trespass, seeing that thou our God hast punished us + less than our iniquities deserve, and hast given us such + deliverance as this; + +15:009:014 Should we again break thy commandments, and join in affinity + with the people of these abominations? wouldest not thou be + angry with us till thou hadst consumed us, so that there + should be no remnant nor escaping? + +15:009:015 O LORD God of Israel, thou art righteous: for we remain yet + escaped, as it is this day: behold, we are before thee in our + trespasses: for we cannot stand before thee because of this. + +15:010:001 Now when Ezra had prayed, and when he had confessed, weeping + and casting himself down before the house of God, there + assembled unto him out of Israel a very great congregation of + men and women and children: for the people wept very sore. + +15:010:002 And Shechaniah the son of Jehiel, one of the sons of Elam, + answered and said unto Ezra, We have trespassed against our + God, and have taken strange wives of the people of the land: + yet now there is hope in Israel concerning this thing. + +15:010:003 Now therefore let us make a covenant with our God to put away + all the wives, and such as are born of them, according to the + counsel of my lord, and of those that tremble at the + commandment of our God; and let it be done according to the + law. + +15:010:004 Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be + with thee: be of good courage, and do it. + +15:010:005 Then arose Ezra, and made the chief priests, the Levites, and + all Israel, to swear that they should do according to this + word. And they sware. + +15:010:006 Then Ezra rose up from before the house of God, and went into + the chamber of Johanan the son of Eliashib: and when he came + thither, he did eat no bread, nor drink water: for he mourned + because of the transgression of them that had been carried + away. + +15:010:007 And they made proclamation throughout Judah and Jerusalem unto + all the children of the captivity, that they should gather + themselves together unto Jerusalem; + +15:010:008 And that whosoever would not come within three days, according + to the counsel of the princes and the elders, all his + substance should be forfeited, and himself separated from the + congregation of those that had been carried away. + +15:010:009 Then all the men of Judah and Benjamin gathered themselves + together unto Jerusalem within three days. It was the ninth + month, on the twentieth day of the month; and all the people + sat in the street of the house of God, trembling because of + this matter, and for the great rain. + +15:010:010 And Ezra the priest stood up, and said unto them, Ye have + transgressed, and have taken strange wives, to increase the + trespass of Israel. + +15:010:011 Now therefore make confession unto the LORD God of your + fathers, and do his pleasure: and separate yourselves from the + people of the land, and from the strange wives. + +15:010:012 Then all the congregation answered and said with a loud voice, + As thou hast said, so must we do. + +15:010:013 But the people are many, and it is a time of much rain, and we + are not able to stand without, neither is this a work of one + day or two: for we are many that have transgressed in this + thing. + +15:010:014 Let now our rulers of all the congregation stand, and let all + them which have taken strange wives in our cities come at + appointed times, and with them the elders of every city, and + the judges thereof, until the fierce wrath of our God for this + matter be turned from us. + +15:010:015 Only Jonathan the son of Asahel and Jahaziah the son of Tikvah + were employed about this matter: and Meshullam and Shabbethai + the Levite helped them. + +15:010:016 And the children of the captivity did so. And Ezra the priest, + with certain chief of the fathers, after the house of their + fathers, and all of them by their names, were separated, and + sat down in the first day of the tenth month to examine the + matter. + +15:010:017 And they made an end with all the men that had taken strange + wives by the first day of the first month. + +15:010:018 And among the sons of the priests there were found that had + taken strange wives: namely, of the sons of Jeshua the son of + Jozadak, and his brethren; Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, + and Gedaliah. + +15:010:019 And they gave their hands that they would put away their + wives; and being guilty, they offered a ram of the flock for + their trespass. + +15:010:020 And of the sons of Immer; Hanani, and Zebadiah. + +15:010:021 And of the sons of Harim; Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, + and Jehiel, and Uzziah. + +15:010:022 And of the sons of Pashur; Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, + Nethaneel, Jozabad, and Elasah. + +15:010:023 Also of the Levites; Jozabad, and Shimei, and Kelaiah, (the + same is Kelita,) Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer. + +15:010:024 Of the singers also; Eliashib: and of the porters; Shallum, + and Telem, and Uri. + +15:010:025 Moreover of Israel: of the sons of Parosh; Ramiah, and Jeziah, + and Malchiah, and Miamin, and Eleazar, and Malchijah, and + Benaiah. + +15:010:026 And of the sons of Elam; Mattaniah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, and + Abdi, and Jeremoth, and Eliah. + +15:010:027 And of the sons of Zattu; Elioenai, Eliashib, Mattaniah, and + Jeremoth, and Zabad, and Aziza. + +15:010:028 Of the sons also of Bebai; Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, and + Athlai. + +15:010:029 And of the sons of Bani; Meshullam, Malluch, and Adaiah, + Jashub, and Sheal, and Ramoth. + +15:010:030 And of the sons of Pahathmoab; Adna, and Chelal, Benaiah, + Maaseiah, Mattaniah, Bezaleel, and Binnui, and Manasseh. + +15:010:031 And of the sons of Harim; Eliezer, Ishijah, Malchiah, + Shemaiah, Shimeon, + +15:010:032 Benjamin, Malluch, and Shemariah. + +15:010:033 Of the sons of Hashum; Mattenai, Mattathah, Zabad, Eliphelet, + Jeremai, Manasseh, and Shimei. + +15:010:034 Of the sons of Bani; Maadai, Amram, and Uel, + +15:010:035 Benaiah, Bedeiah, Chelluh, + +15:010:036 Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib, + +15:010:037 Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasau, + +15:010:038 And Bani, and Binnui, Shimei, + +15:010:039 And Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah, + +15:010:040 Machnadebai, Shashai, Sharai, + +15:010:041 Azareel, and Shelemiah, Shemariah, + +15:010:042 Shallum, Amariah, and Joseph. + +15:010:043 Of the sons of Nebo; Jeiel, Mattithiah, Zabad, Zebina, Jadau, + and Joel, Benaiah. + +15:010:044 All these had taken strange wives: and some of them had wives + by whom they had children. + +Book 16 Nehemiah + +16:001:001 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to + pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in + Shushan the palace, + +16:001:002 That Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men of + Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped, + which were left of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem. + +16:001:003 And they said unto me, The remnant that are left of the + captivity there in the province are in great affliction and + reproach: the wall of Jerusalem also is broken down, and the + gates thereof are burned with fire. + +16:001:004 And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down + and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed + before the God of heaven, + +16:001:005 And said, I beseech thee, O LORD God of heaven, the great and + terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that + love him and observe his commandments: + +16:001:006 Let thine ear now be attentive, and thine eyes open, that thou + mayest hear the prayer of thy servant, which I pray before + thee now, day and night, for the children of Israel thy + servants, and confess the sins of the children of Israel, + which we have sinned against thee: both I and my father's + house have sinned. + +16:001:007 We have dealt very corruptly against thee, and have not kept + the commandments, nor the statutes, nor the judgments, which + thou commandedst thy servant Moses. + +16:001:008 Remember, I beseech thee, the word that thou commandedst thy + servant Moses, saying, If ye transgress, I will scatter you + abroad among the nations: + +16:001:009 But if ye turn unto me, and keep my commandments, and do them; + though there were of you cast out unto the uttermost part of + the heaven, yet will I gather them from thence, and will bring + them unto the place that I have chosen to set my name there. + +16:001:010 Now these are thy servants and thy people, whom thou hast + redeemed by thy great power, and by thy strong hand. + +16:001:011 O LORD, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the + prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who + desire to fear thy name: and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant + this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. For I + was the king's cupbearer. + +16:002:001 And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year + of Artaxerxes the king, that wine was before him: and I took + up the wine, and gave it unto the king. Now I had not been + beforetime sad in his presence. + +16:002:002 Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, + seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing else but sorrow of + heart. Then I was very sore afraid, + +16:002:003 And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should + not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my + fathers' sepulchres, lieth waste, and the gates thereof are + consumed with fire? + +16:002:004 Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? + So I prayed to the God of heaven. + +16:002:005 And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy + servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest + send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchres, + that I may build it. + +16:002:006 And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) + For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? + So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time. + +16:002:007 Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let + letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that + they may convey me over till I come into Judah; + +16:002:008 And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that + he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the + palace which appertained to the house, and for the wall of the + city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king + granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me. + +16:002:009 Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them + the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army + and horsemen with me. + +16:002:010 When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the + Ammonite, heard of it, it grieved them exceedingly that there + was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel. + +16:002:011 So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days. + +16:002:012 And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither + told I any man what my God had put in my heart to do at + Jerusalem: neither was there any beast with me, save the beast + that I rode upon. + +16:002:013 And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before + the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of + Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were + consumed with fire. + +16:002:014 Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's + pool: but there was no place for the beast that was under me + to pass. + +16:002:015 Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, + and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and so + returned. + +16:002:016 And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither + had I as yet told it to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to + the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the + work. + +16:002:017 Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we are in, how + Jerusalem lieth waste, and the gates thereof are burned with + fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we + be no more a reproach. + +16:002:018 Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; + as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they + said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their + hands for this good work. + +16:002:019 But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the + Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard it, they laughed us to + scorn, and despised us, and said, What is this thing that ye + do? will ye rebel against the king? + +16:002:020 Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, + he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and + build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in + Jerusalem. + +16:003:001 Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the + priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, + and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they + sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel. + +16:003:002 And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them + builded Zaccur the son of Imri. + +16:003:003 But the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build, who also + laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, the + locks thereof, and the bars thereof. + +16:003:004 And next unto them repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah, the + son of Koz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of + Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next unto them repaired + Zadok the son of Baana. + +16:003:005 And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put + not their necks to the work of their LORD. + +16:003:006 Moreover the old gate repaired Jehoiada the son of Paseah, and + Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams thereof, + and set up the doors thereof, and the locks thereof, and the + bars thereof. + +16:003:007 And next unto them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon + the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, unto the + throne of the governor on this side the river. + +16:003:008 Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, of the + goldsmiths. Next unto him also repaired Hananiah the son of + one of the apothecaries, and they fortified Jerusalem unto the + broad wall. + +16:003:009 And next unto them repaired Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler + of the half part of Jerusalem. + +16:003:010 And next unto them repaired Jedaiah the son of Harumaph, even + over against his house. And next unto him repaired Hattush the + son of Hashabniah. + +16:003:011 Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hashub the son of Pahathmoab, + repaired the other piece, and the tower of the furnaces. + +16:003:012 And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the + ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters. + +16:003:013 The valley gate repaired Hanun, and the inhabitants of Zanoah; + they built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks + thereof, and the bars thereof, and a thousand cubits on the + wall unto the dung gate. + +16:003:014 But the dung gate repaired Malchiah the son of Rechab, the + ruler of part of Bethhaccerem; he built it, and set up the + doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof. + +16:003:015 But the gate of the fountain repaired Shallun the son of + Colhozeh, the ruler of part of Mizpah; he built it, and + covered it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, + and the bars thereof, and the wall of the pool of Siloah by + the king's garden, and unto the stairs that go down from the + city of David. + +16:003:016 After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the + half part of Bethzur, unto the place over against the + sepulchres of David, and to the pool that was made, and unto + the house of the mighty. + +16:003:017 After him repaired the Levites, Rehum the son of Bani. Next + unto him repaired Hashabiah, the ruler of the half part of + Keilah, in his part. + +16:003:018 After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, + the ruler of the half part of Keilah. + +16:003:019 And next to him repaired Ezer the son of Jeshua, the ruler of + Mizpah, another piece over against the going up to the armoury + at the turning of the wall. + +16:003:020 After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired the + other piece, from the turning of the wall unto the door of the + house of Eliashib the high priest. + +16:003:021 After him repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah the son of Koz + another piece, from the door of the house of Eliashib even to + the end of the house of Eliashib. + +16:003:022 And after him repaired the priests, the men of the plain. + +16:003:023 After him repaired Benjamin and Hashub over against their + house. After him repaired Azariah the son of Maaseiah the son + of Ananiah by his house. + +16:003:024 After him repaired Binnui the son of Henadad another piece, + from the house of Azariah unto the turning of the wall, even + unto the corner. + +16:003:025 Palal the son of Uzai, over against the turning of the wall, + and the tower which lieth out from the king's high house, that + was by the court of the prison. After him Pedaiah the son of + Parosh. + +16:003:026 Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto the place over + against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that + lieth out. + +16:003:027 After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against + the great tower that lieth out, even unto the wall of Ophel. + +16:003:028 From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over + against his house. + +16:003:029 After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his + house. After him repaired also Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, + the keeper of the east gate. + +16:003:030 After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun + the sixth son of Zalaph, another piece. After him repaired + Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber. + +16:003:031 After him repaired Malchiah the goldsmith's son unto the place + of the Nethinims, and of the merchants, over against the gate + Miphkad, and to the going up of the corner. + +16:003:032 And between the going up of the corner unto the sheep gate + repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants. + +16:004:001 But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded + the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked + the Jews. + +16:004:002 And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and + said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? + will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they + revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are + burned? + +16:004:003 Now Tobiah the Ammonite was by him, and he said, Even that + which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down + their stone wall. + +16:004:004 Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach + upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of + captivity: + +16:004:005 And cover not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted + out from before thee: for they have provoked thee to anger + before the builders. + +16:004:006 So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together + unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work. + +16:004:007 But it came to pass, that when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the + Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that + the walls of Jerusalem were made up, and that the breaches + began to be stopped, then they were very wroth, + +16:004:008 And conspired all of them together to come and to fight + against Jerusalem, and to hinder it. + +16:004:009 Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch + against them day and night, because of them. + +16:004:010 And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is + decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to + build the wall. + +16:004:011 And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, + till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause + the work to cease. + +16:004:012 And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them + came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye + shall return unto us they will be upon you. + +16:004:013 Therefore set I in the lower places behind the wall, and on + the higher places, I even set the people after their families + with their swords, their spears, and their bows. + +16:004:014 And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to + the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of + them: remember the LORD, which is great and terrible, and + fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your + wives, and your houses. + +16:004:015 And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known + unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we + returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work. + +16:004:016 And it came to pass from that time forth, that the half of my + servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held + both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the + habergeons; and the rulers were behind all the house of Judah. + +16:004:017 They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, + with those that laded, every one with one of his hands wrought + in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon. + +16:004:018 For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, + and so builded. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me. + +16:004:019 And I said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest + of the people, The work is great and large, and we are + separated upon the wall, one far from another. + +16:004:020 In what place therefore ye hear the sound of the trumpet, + resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us. + +16:004:021 So we laboured in the work: and half of them held the spears + from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared. + +16:004:022 Likewise at the same time said I unto the people, Let every + one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night + they may be a guard to us, and labour on the day. + +16:004:023 So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of + the guard which followed me, none of us put off our clothes, + saving that every one put them off for washing. + +16:005:001 And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives + against their brethren the Jews. + +16:005:002 For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, are + many: therefore we take up corn for them, that we may eat, and + live. + +16:005:003 Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, + vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the + dearth. + +16:005:004 There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the + king's tribute, and that upon our lands and vineyards. + +16:005:005 Yet now our flesh is as the flesh of our brethren, our + children as their children: and, lo, we bring into bondage our + sons and our daughters to be servants, and some of our + daughters are brought unto bondage already: neither is it in + our power to redeem them; for other men have our lands and + vineyards. + +16:005:006 And I was very angry when I heard their cry and these words. + +16:005:007 Then I consulted with myself, and I rebuked the nobles, and + the rulers, and said unto them, Ye exact usury, every one of + his brother. And I set a great assembly against them. + +16:005:008 And I said unto them, We after our ability have redeemed our + brethren the Jews, which were sold unto the heathen; and will + ye even sell your brethren? or shall they be sold unto us? + Then held they their peace, and found nothing to answer. + +16:005:009 Also I said, It is not good that ye do: ought ye not to walk + in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the heathen + our enemies? + +16:005:010 I likewise, and my brethren, and my servants, might exact of + them money and corn: I pray you, let us leave off this usury. + +16:005:011 Restore, I pray you, to them, even this day, their lands, + their vineyards, their oliveyards, and their houses, also the + hundredth part of the money, and of the corn, the wine, and + the oil, that ye exact of them. + +16:005:012 Then said they, We will restore them, and will require nothing + of them; so will we do as thou sayest. Then I called the + priests, and took an oath of them, that they should do + according to this promise. + +16:005:013 Also I shook my lap, and said, So God shake out every man from + his house, and from his labour, that performeth not this + promise, even thus be he shaken out, and emptied. And all the + congregation said, Amen, and praised the LORD. And the people + did according to this promise. + +16:005:014 Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their + governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even + unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that + is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread + of the governor. + +16:005:015 But the former governors that had been before me were + chargeable unto the people, and had taken of them bread and + wine, beside forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants + bare rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the + fear of God. + +16:005:016 Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought + we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto + the work. + +16:005:017 Moreover there were at my table an hundred and fifty of the + Jews and rulers, beside those that came unto us from among the + heathen that are about us. + +16:005:018 Now that which was prepared for me daily was one ox and six + choice sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten + days store of all sorts of wine: yet for all this required not + I the bread of the governor, because the bondage was heavy + upon this people. + +16:005:019 Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have + done for this people. + +16:006:001 Now it came to pass when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the + Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded + the wall, and that there was no breach left therein; (though + at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;) + +16:006:002 That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us + meet together in some one of the villages in the plain of Ono. + But they thought to do me mischief. + +16:006:003 And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great + work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, + whilst I leave it, and come down to you? + +16:006:004 Yet they sent unto me four times after this sort; and I + answered them after the same manner. + +16:006:005 Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the + fifth time with an open letter in his hand; + +16:006:006 Wherein was written, It is reported among the heathen, and + Gashmu saith it, that thou and the Jews think to rebel: for + which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their + king, according to these words. + +16:006:007 And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at + Jerusalem, saying, There is a king in Judah: and now shall it + be reported to the king according to these words. Come now + therefore, and let us take counsel together. + +16:006:008 Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as + thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart. + +16:006:009 For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be + weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, O + God, strengthen my hands. + +16:006:010 Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah + the son of Mehetabeel, who was shut up; and he said, Let us + meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let + us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay + thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee. + +16:006:011 And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, + that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his + life? I will not go in. + +16:006:012 And, lo, I perceived that God had not sent him; but that he + pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiah and Sanballat + had hired him. + +16:006:013 Therefore was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, + and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, + that they might reproach me. + +16:006:014 My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to + these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest + of the prophets, that would have put me in fear. + +16:006:015 So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth day of the + month Elul, in fifty and two days. + +16:006:016 And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof, + and all the heathen that were about us saw these things, they + were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that + this work was wrought of our God. + +16:006:017 Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters + unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them. + +16:006:018 For there were many in Judah sworn unto him, because he was + the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son + Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of + Berechiah. + +16:006:019 Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my + words to him. And Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear. + +16:007:001 Now it came to pass, when the wall was built, and I had set up + the doors, and the porters and the singers and the Levites + were appointed, + +16:007:002 That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the + palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and + feared God above many. + +16:007:003 And I said unto them, Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened + until the sun be hot; and while they stand by, let them shut + the doors, and bar them: and appoint watches of the + inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one in his watch, and every + one to be over against his house. + +16:007:004 Now the city was large and great: but the people were few + therein, and the houses were not builded. + +16:007:005 And my God put into mine heart to gather together the nobles, + and the rulers, and the people, that they might be reckoned by + genealogy. And I found a register of the genealogy of them + which came up at the first, and found written therein, + +16:007:006 These are the children of the province, that went up out of + the captivity, of those that had been carried away, whom + Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away, and came + again to Jerusalem and to Judah, every one unto his city; + +16:007:007 Who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, + Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. + The number, I say, of the men of the people of Israel was + this; + +16:007:008 The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and + two. + +16:007:009 The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two. + +16:007:010 The children of Arah, six hundred fifty and two. + +16:007:011 The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and + Joab, two thousand and eight hundred and eighteen. + +16:007:012 The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four. + +16:007:013 The children of Zattu, eight hundred forty and five. + +16:007:014 The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore. + +16:007:015 The children of Binnui, six hundred forty and eight. + +16:007:016 The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and eight. + +16:007:017 The children of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty and + two. + +16:007:018 The children of Adonikam, six hundred threescore and seven. + +16:007:019 The children of Bigvai, two thousand threescore and seven. + +16:007:020 The children of Adin, six hundred fifty and five. + +16:007:021 The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight. + +16:007:022 The children of Hashum, three hundred twenty and eight. + +16:007:023 The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and four. + +16:007:024 The children of Hariph, an hundred and twelve. + +16:007:025 The children of Gibeon, ninety and five. + +16:007:026 The men of Bethlehem and Netophah, an hundred fourscore and + eight. + +16:007:027 The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight. + +16:007:028 The men of Bethazmaveth, forty and two. + +16:007:029 The men of Kirjathjearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven + hundred forty and three. + +16:007:030 The men of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one. + +16:007:031 The men of Michmas, an hundred and twenty and two. + +16:007:032 The men of Bethel and Ai, an hundred twenty and three. + +16:007:033 The men of the other Nebo, fifty and two. + +16:007:034 The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty + and four. + +16:007:035 The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty. + +16:007:036 The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five. + +16:007:037 The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and + one. + +16:007:038 The children of Senaah, three thousand nine hundred and + thirty. + +16:007:039 The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, + nine hundred seventy and three. + +16:007:040 The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two. + +16:007:041 The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and + seven. + +16:007:042 The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen. + +16:007:043 The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the + children of Hodevah, seventy and four. + +16:007:044 The singers: the children of Asaph, an hundred forty and + eight. + +16:007:045 The porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, + the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of + Hatita, the children of Shobai, an hundred thirty and eight. + +16:007:046 The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hashupha, + the children of Tabbaoth, + +16:007:047 The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of + Padon, + +16:007:048 The children of Lebana, the children of Hagaba, the children + of Shalmai, + +16:007:049 The children of Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of + Gahar, + +16:007:050 The children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of + Nekoda, + +16:007:051 The children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of + Phaseah, + +16:007:052 The children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of + Nephishesim, + +16:007:053 The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children + of Harhur, + +16:007:054 The children of Bazlith, the children of Mehida, the children + of Harsha, + +16:007:055 The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children + of Tamah, + +16:007:056 The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha. + +16:007:057 The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the + children of Sophereth, the children of Perida, + +16:007:058 The children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of + Giddel, + +16:007:059 The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the + children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Amon. + +16:007:060 All the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants, + were three hundred ninety and two. + +16:007:061 And these were they which went up also from Telmelah, + Telharesha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer: but they could not shew + their father's house, nor their seed, whether they were of + Israel. + +16:007:062 The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children + of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two. + +16:007:063 And of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of + Koz, the children of Barzillai, which took one of the + daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite to wife, and was called + after their name. + +16:007:064 These sought their register among those that were reckoned by + genealogy, but it was not found: therefore were they, as + polluted, put from the priesthood. + +16:007:065 And the Tirshatha said unto them, that they should not eat of + the most holy things, till there stood up a priest with Urim + and Thummim. + +16:007:066 The whole congregation together was forty and two thousand + three hundred and threescore, + +16:007:067 Beside their manservants and their maidservants, of whom there + were seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven: and they + had two hundred forty and five singing men and singing women. + +16:007:068 Their horses, seven hundred thirty and six: their mules, two + hundred forty and five: + +16:007:069 Their camels, four hundred thirty and five: six thousand seven + hundred and twenty asses. + +16:007:070 And some of the chief of the fathers gave unto the work. The + Tirshatha gave to the treasure a thousand drams of gold, fifty + basons, five hundred and thirty priests' garments. + +16:007:071 And some of the chief of the fathers gave to the treasure of + the work twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand and + two hundred pound of silver. + +16:007:072 And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand + drams of gold, and two thousand pound of silver, and + threescore and seven priests' garments. + +16:007:073 So the priests, and the Levites, and the porters, and the + singers, and some of the people, and the Nethinims, and all + Israel, dwelt in their cities; and when the seventh month + came, the children of Israel were in their cities. + +16:008:001 And all the people gathered themselves together as one man + into the street that was before the water gate; and they spake + unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, + which the LORD had commanded to Israel. + +16:008:002 And Ezra the priest brought the law before the congregation + both of men and women, and all that could hear with + understanding, upon the first day of the seventh month. + +16:008:003 And he read therein before the street that was before the + water gate from the morning until midday, before the men and + the women, and those that could understand; and the ears of + all the people were attentive unto the book of the law. + +16:008:004 And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they + had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and + Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on + his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, + and Malchiah, and Hashum, and Hashbadana, Zechariah, and + Meshullam. + +16:008:005 And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for + he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the + people stood up: + +16:008:006 And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. And all the people + answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they + bowed their heads, and worshipped the LORD with their faces to + the ground. + +16:008:007 Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, + Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, + Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to + understand the law: and the people stood in their place. + +16:008:008 So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and + gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading. + +16:008:009 And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the + scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all + the people, This day is holy unto the LORD your God; mourn + not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the + words of the law. + +16:008:010 Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink + the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is + prepared: for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be ye + sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength. + +16:008:011 So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your + peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved. + +16:008:012 And all the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to + send portions, and to make great mirth, because they had + understood the words that were declared unto them. + +16:008:013 And on the second day were gathered together the chief of the + fathers of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, unto + Ezra the scribe, even to understand the words of the law. + +16:008:014 And they found written in the law which the LORD had commanded + by Moses, that the children of Israel should dwell in booths + in the feast of the seventh month: + +16:008:015 And that they should publish and proclaim in all their cities, + and in Jerusalem, saying, Go forth unto the mount, and fetch + olive branches, and pine branches, and myrtle branches, and + palm branches, and branches of thick trees, to make booths, as + it is written. + +16:008:016 So the people went forth, and brought them, and made + themselves booths, every one upon the roof of his house, and + in their courts, and in the courts of the house of God, and in + the street of the water gate, and in the street of the gate of + Ephraim. + +16:008:017 And all the congregation of them that were come again out of + the captivity made booths, and sat under the booths: for since + the days of Jeshua the son of Nun unto that day had not the + children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness. + +16:008:018 Also day by day, from the first day unto the last day, he read + in the book of the law of God. And they kept the feast seven + days; and on the eighth day was a solemn assembly, according + unto the manner. + +16:009:001 Now in the twenty and fourth day of this month the children of + Israel were assembled with fasting, and with sackclothes, and + earth upon them. + +16:009:002 And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all + strangers, and stood and confessed their sins, and the + iniquities of their fathers. + +16:009:003 And they stood up in their place, and read in the book of the + law of the LORD their God one fourth part of the day; and + another fourth part they confessed, and worshipped the LORD + their God. + +16:009:004 Then stood up upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and + Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, + and cried with a loud voice unto the LORD their God. + +16:009:005 Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, + Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up + and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be + thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and + praise. + +16:009:006 Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the + heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all + things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, + and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven + worshippeth thee. + +16:009:007 Thou art the LORD the God, who didst choose Abram, and + broughtest him forth out of Ur of the Chaldees, and gavest him + the name of Abraham; + +16:009:008 And foundest his heart faithful before thee, and madest a + covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites, the + Hittites, the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Jebusites, + and the Girgashites, to give it, I say, to his seed, and hast + performed thy words; for thou art righteous: + +16:009:009 And didst see the affliction of our fathers in Egypt, and + heardest their cry by the Red sea; + +16:009:010 And shewedst signs and wonders upon Pharaoh, and on all his + servants, and on all the people of his land: for thou knewest + that they dealt proudly against them. So didst thou get thee a + name, as it is this day. + +16:009:011 And thou didst divide the sea before them, so that they went + through the midst of the sea on the dry land; and their + persecutors thou threwest into the deeps, as a stone into the + mighty waters. + +16:009:012 Moreover thou leddest them in the day by a cloudy pillar; and + in the night by a pillar of fire, to give them light in the + way wherein they should go. + +16:009:013 Thou camest down also upon mount Sinai, and spakest with them + from heaven, and gavest them right judgments, and true laws, + good statutes and commandments: + +16:009:014 And madest known unto them thy holy sabbath, and commandedst + them precepts, statutes, and laws, by the hand of Moses thy + servant: + +16:009:015 And gavest them bread from heaven for their hunger, and + broughtest forth water for them out of the rock for their + thirst, and promisedst them that they should go in to possess + the land which thou hadst sworn to give them. + +16:009:016 But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their + necks, and hearkened not to thy commandments, + +16:009:017 And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that + thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their + rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but + thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to + anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not. + +16:009:018 Yea, when they had made them a molten calf, and said, This is + thy God that brought thee up out of Egypt, and had wrought + great provocations; + +16:009:019 Yet thou in thy manifold mercies forsookest them not in the + wilderness: the pillar of the cloud departed not from them by + day, to lead them in the way; neither the pillar of fire by + night, to shew them light, and the way wherein they should go. + +16:009:020 Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct them, and + withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them + water for their thirst. + +16:009:021 Yea, forty years didst thou sustain them in the wilderness, so + that they lacked nothing; their clothes waxed not old, and + their feet swelled not. + +16:009:022 Moreover thou gavest them kingdoms and nations, and didst + divide them into corners: so they possessed the land of Sihon, + and the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og king + of Bashan. + +16:009:023 Their children also multipliedst thou as the stars of heaven, + and broughtest them into the land, concerning which thou hadst + promised to their fathers, that they should go in to possess + it. + +16:009:024 So the children went in and possessed the land, and thou + subduedst before them the inhabitants of the land, the + Canaanites, and gavest them into their hands, with their + kings, and the people of the land, that they might do with + them as they would. + +16:009:025 And they took strong cities, and a fat land, and possessed + houses full of all goods, wells digged, vineyards, and + oliveyards, and fruit trees in abundance: so they did eat, and + were filled, and became fat, and delighted themselves in thy + great goodness. + +16:009:026 Nevertheless they were disobedient, and rebelled against thee, + and cast thy law behind their backs, and slew thy prophets + which testified against them to turn them to thee, and they + wrought great provocations. + +16:009:027 Therefore thou deliveredst them into the hand of their + enemies, who vexed them: and in the time of their trouble, + when they cried unto thee, thou heardest them from heaven; and + according to thy manifold mercies thou gavest them saviours, + who saved them out of the hand of their enemies. + +16:009:028 But after they had rest, they did evil again before thee: + therefore leftest thou them in the land of their enemies, so + that they had the dominion over them: yet when they returned, + and cried unto thee, thou heardest them from heaven; and many + times didst thou deliver them according to thy mercies; + +16:009:029 And testifiedst against them, that thou mightest bring them + again unto thy law: yet they dealt proudly, and hearkened not + unto thy commandments, but sinned against thy judgments, + (which if a man do, he shall live in them;) and withdrew the + shoulder, and hardened their neck, and would not hear. + +16:009:030 Yet many years didst thou forbear them, and testifiedst + against them by thy spirit in thy prophets: yet would they not + give ear: therefore gavest thou them into the hand of the + people of the lands. + +16:009:031 Nevertheless for thy great mercies' sake thou didst not + utterly consume them, nor forsake them; for thou art a + gracious and merciful God. + +16:009:032 Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the + terrible God, who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all the + trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on + our kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our + prophets, and on our fathers, and on all thy people, since the + time of the kings of Assyria unto this day. + +16:009:033 Howbeit thou art just in all that is brought upon us; for thou + hast done right, but we have done wickedly: + +16:009:034 Neither have our kings, our princes, our priests, nor our + fathers, kept thy law, nor hearkened unto thy commandments and + thy testimonies, wherewith thou didst testify against them. + +16:009:035 For they have not served thee in their kingdom, and in thy + great goodness that thou gavest them, and in the large and fat + land which thou gavest before them, neither turned they from + their wicked works. + +16:009:036 Behold, we are servants this day, and for the land that thou + gavest unto our fathers to eat the fruit thereof and the good + thereof, behold, we are servants in it: + +16:009:037 And it yieldeth much increase unto the kings whom thou hast + set over us because of our sins: also they have dominion over + our bodies, and over our cattle, at their pleasure, and we are + in great distress. + +16:009:038 And because of all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; + and our princes, Levites, and priests, seal unto it. + +16:010:001 Now those that sealed were, Nehemiah, the Tirshatha, the son + of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah, + +16:010:002 Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, + +16:010:003 Pashur, Amariah, Malchijah, + +16:010:004 Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch, + +16:010:005 Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah, + +16:010:006 Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch, + +16:010:007 Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin, + +16:010:008 Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah: these were the priests. + +16:010:009 And the Levites: both Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the + sons of Henadad, Kadmiel; + +16:010:010 And their brethren, Shebaniah, Hodijah, Kelita, Pelaiah, + Hanan, + +16:010:011 Micha, Rehob, Hashabiah, + +16:010:012 Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah, + +16:010:013 Hodijah, Bani, Beninu. + +16:010:014 The chief of the people; Parosh, Pahathmoab, Elam, Zatthu, + Bani, + +16:010:015 Bunni, Azgad, Bebai, + +16:010:016 Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin, + +16:010:017 Ater, Hizkijah, Azzur, + +16:010:018 Hodijah, Hashum, Bezai, + +16:010:019 Hariph, Anathoth, Nebai, + +16:010:020 Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir, + +16:010:021 Meshezabeel, Zadok, Jaddua, + +16:010:022 Pelatiah, Hanan, Anaiah, + +16:010:023 Hoshea, Hananiah, Hashub, + +16:010:024 Hallohesh, Pileha, Shobek, + +16:010:025 Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah, + +16:010:026 And Ahijah, Hanan, Anan, + +16:010:027 Malluch, Harim, Baanah. + +16:010:028 And the rest of the people, the priests, the Levites, the + porters, the singers, the Nethinims, and all they that had + separated themselves from the people of the lands unto the law + of God, their wives, their sons, and their daughters, every + one having knowledge, and having understanding; + +16:010:029 They clave to their brethren, their nobles, and entered into a + curse, and into an oath, to walk in God's law, which was given + by Moses the servant of God, and to observe and do all the + commandments of the LORD our Lord, and his judgments and his + statutes; + +16:010:030 And that we would not give our daughters unto the people of + the land, not take their daughters for our sons: + +16:010:031 And if the people of the land bring ware or any victuals on + the sabbath day to sell, that we would not buy it of them on + the sabbath, or on the holy day: and that we would leave the + seventh year, and the exaction of every debt. + +16:010:032 Also we made ordinances for us, to charge ourselves yearly + with the third part of a shekel for the service of the house + of our God; + +16:010:033 For the shewbread, and for the continual meat offering, and + for the continual burnt offering, of the sabbaths, of the new + moons, for the set feasts, and for the holy things, and for + the sin offerings to make an atonement for Israel, and for all + the work of the house of our God. + +16:010:034 And we cast the lots among the priests, the Levites, and the + people, for the wood offering, to bring it into the house of + our God, after the houses of our fathers, at times appointed + year by year, to burn upon the altar of the LORD our God, as + it is written in the law: + +16:010:035 And to bring the firstfruits of our ground, and the + firstfruits of all fruit of all trees, year by year, unto the + house of the LORD: + +16:010:036 Also the firstborn of our sons, and of our cattle, as it is + written in the law, and the firstlings of our herds and of our + flocks, to bring to the house of our God, unto the priests + that minister in the house of our God: + +16:010:037 And that we should bring the firstfruits of our dough, and our + offerings, and the fruit of all manner of trees, of wine and + of oil, unto the priests, to the chambers of the house of our + God; and the tithes of our ground unto the Levites, that the + same Levites might have the tithes in all the cities of our + tillage. + +16:010:038 And the priest the son of Aaron shall be with the Levites, + when the Levites take tithes: and the Levites shall bring up + the tithe of the tithes unto the house of our God, to the + chambers, into the treasure house. + +16:010:039 For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall + bring the offering of the corn, of the new wine, and the oil, + unto the chambers, where are the vessels of the sanctuary, and + the priests that minister, and the porters, and the singers: + and we will not forsake the house of our God. + +16:011:001 And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of + the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in + Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other + cities. + +16:011:002 And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered + themselves to dwell at Jerusalem. + +16:011:003 Now these are the chief of the province that dwelt in + Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his + possession in their cities, to wit, Israel, the priests, and + the Levites, and the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's + servants. + +16:011:004 And at Jerusalem dwelt certain of the children of Judah, and + of the children of Benjamin. Of the children of Judah; Athaiah + the son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, + the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalaleel, of the children + of Perez; + +16:011:005 And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son + of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of + Zechariah, the son of Shiloni. + +16:011:006 All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four + hundred threescore and eight valiant men. + +16:011:007 And these are the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of + Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of + Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of + Jesaiah. + +16:011:008 And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight. + +16:011:009 And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the + son of Senuah was second over the city. + +16:011:010 Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin. + +16:011:011 Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of + Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was the ruler + of the house of God. + +16:011:012 And their brethren that did the work of the house were eight + hundred twenty and two: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son + of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of + Pashur, the son of Malchiah. + +16:011:013 And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and + two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the + son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, + +16:011:014 And their brethren, mighty men of valour, an hundred twenty + and eight: and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of one of + the great men. + +16:011:015 Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hashub, the son of + Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni; + +16:011:016 And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had + the oversight of the outward business of the house of God. + +16:011:017 And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of + Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: + and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son + of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. + +16:011:018 All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred fourscore + and four. + +16:011:019 Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that + kept the gates, were an hundred seventy and two. + +16:011:020 And the residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites, + were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance. + +16:011:021 But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over + the Nethinims. + +16:011:022 The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son + of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son + of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph, the singers were over the + business of the house of God. + +16:011:023 For it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a + certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day. + +16:011:024 And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah + the son of Judah, was at the king's hand in all matters + concerning the people. + +16:011:025 And for the villages, with their fields, some of the children + of Judah dwelt at Kirjatharba, and in the villages thereof, + and at Dibon, and in the villages thereof, and at Jekabzeel, + and in the villages thereof, + +16:011:026 And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Bethphelet, + +16:011:027 And at Hazarshual, and at Beersheba, and in the villages + thereof, + +16:011:028 And at Ziklag, and at Mekonah, and in the villages thereof, + +16:011:029 And at Enrimmon, and at Zareah, and at Jarmuth, + +16:011:030 Zanoah, Adullam, and in their villages, at Lachish, and the + fields thereof, at Azekah, and in the villages thereof. And + they dwelt from Beersheba unto the valley of Hinnom. + +16:011:031 The children also of Benjamin from Geba dwelt at Michmash, and + Aija, and Bethel, and in their villages. + +16:011:032 And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah, + +16:011:033 Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim, + +16:011:034 Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat, + +16:011:035 Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen. + +16:011:036 And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin. + +16:012:001 Now these are the priests and the Levites that went up with + Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, + Jeremiah, Ezra, + +16:012:002 Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, + +16:012:003 Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, + +16:012:004 Iddo, Ginnetho, Abijah, + +16:012:005 Miamin, Maadiah, Bilgah, + +16:012:006 Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah, + +16:012:007 Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were the chief of the + priests and of their brethren in the days of Jeshua. + +16:012:008 Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, + Judah, and Mattaniah, which was over the thanksgiving, he and + his brethren. + +16:012:009 Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, were over against + them in the watches. + +16:012:010 And Jeshua begat Joiakim, Joiakim also begat Eliashib, and + Eliashib begat Joiada, + +16:012:011 And Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua. + +16:012:012 And in the days of Joiakim were priests, the chief of the + fathers: of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah; + +16:012:013 Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan; + +16:012:014 Of Melicu, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph; + +16:012:015 Of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai; + +16:012:016 Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam; + +16:012:017 Of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai: + +16:012:018 Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan; + +16:012:019 And of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi; + +16:012:020 Of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber; + +16:012:021 Of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethaneel. + +16:012:022 The Levites in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and + Jaddua, were recorded chief of the fathers: also the priests, + to the reign of Darius the Persian. + +16:012:023 The sons of Levi, the chief of the fathers, were written in + the book of the chronicles, even until the days of Johanan the + son of Eliashib. + +16:012:024 And 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. + +16:012:025 Mattaniah, and Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, Akkub, + were porters keeping the ward at the thresholds of the gates. + +16:012:026 These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son + of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of + Ezra the priest, the scribe. + +16:012:027 And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the + Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, + to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, + and with singing, with cymbals, psalteries, and with harps. + +16:012:028 And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both + out of the plain country round about Jerusalem, and from the + villages of Netophathi; + +16:012:029 Also from the house of Gilgal, and out of the fields of Geba + and Azmaveth: for the singers had builded them villages round + about Jerusalem. + +16:012:030 And the priests and the Levites purified themselves, and + purified the people, and the gates, and the wall. + +16:012:031 Then I brought up the princes of Judah upon the wall, and + appointed two great companies of them that gave thanks, + whereof one went on the right hand upon the wall toward the + dung gate: + +16:012:032 And after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of + Judah, + +16:012:033 And Azariah, Ezra, and Meshullam, + +16:012:034 Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah, + +16:012:035 And certain of the priests' sons with trumpets; namely, + Zechariah the son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of + Mattaniah, the son of Michaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of + Asaph: + +16:012:036 And his brethren, Shemaiah, and Azarael, Milalai, Gilalai, + Maai, Nethaneel, and Judah, Hanani, with the musical + instruments of David the man of God, and Ezra the scribe + before them. + +16:012:037 And at the fountain gate, which was over against them, they + went up by the stairs of the city of David, at the going up of + the wall, above the house of David, even unto the water gate + eastward. + +16:012:038 And the other company of them that gave thanks went over + against them, and I after them, and the half of the people + upon the wall, from beyond the tower of the furnaces even unto + the broad wall; + +16:012:039 And from above the gate of Ephraim, and above the old gate, + and above the fish gate, and the tower of Hananeel, and the + tower of Meah, even unto the sheep gate: and they stood still + in the prison gate. + +16:012:040 So stood the two companies of them that gave thanks in the + house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me: + +16:012:041 And the priests; Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, + Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets; + +16:012:042 And Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and + Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers + sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer. + +16:012:043 Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for + God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and + the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard + even afar off. + +16:012:044 And at that time were some appointed over the chambers for the + treasures, for the offerings, for the firstfruits, and for the + tithes, to gather into them out of the fields of the cities + the portions of the law for the priests and Levites: for Judah + rejoiced for the priests and for the Levites that waited. + +16:012:045 And both the singers and the porters kept the ward of their + God, and the ward of the purification, according to the + commandment of David, and of Solomon his son. + +16:012:046 For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of + the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God. + +16:012:047 And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of + Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the porters, + every day his portion: and they sanctified holy things unto + the Levites; and the Levites sanctified them unto the children + of Aaron. + +16:013:001 On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of + the people; and therein was found written, that the Ammonite + and the Moabite should not come into the congregation of God + for ever; + +16:013:002 Because they met not the children of Israel with bread and + with water, but hired Balaam against them, that he should + curse them: howbeit our God turned the curse into a blessing. + +16:013:003 Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they + separated from Israel all the mixed multitude. + +16:013:004 And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of + the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobiah: + +16:013:005 And he had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime + they laid the meat offerings, the frankincense, and the + vessels, and the tithes of the corn, the new wine, and the + oil, which was commanded to be given to the Levites, and the + singers, and the porters; and the offerings of the priests. + +16:013:006 But in all this time was not I at Jerusalem: for in the two + and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon came I unto + the king, and after certain days obtained I leave of the king: + +16:013:007 And I came to Jerusalem, and understood of the evil that + Eliashib did for Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber in the + courts of the house of God. + +16:013:008 And it grieved me sore: therefore I cast forth all the + household stuff to Tobiah out of the chamber. + +16:013:009 Then I commanded, and they cleansed the chambers: and thither + brought I again the vessels of the house of God, with the meat + offering and the frankincense. + +16:013:010 And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been + given them: for the Levites and the singers, that did the + work, were fled every one to his field. + +16:013:011 Then contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house + of God forsaken? And I gathered them together, and set them in + their place. + +16:013:012 Then brought all Judah the tithe of the corn and the new wine + and the oil unto the treasuries. + +16:013:013 And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the + priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and + next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of + Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office + was to distribute unto their brethren. + +16:013:014 Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my + good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for + the offices thereof. + +16:013:015 In those days saw I in Judah some treading wine presses on the + sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses; as also + wine, grapes, and figs, and all manner of burdens, which they + brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified + against them in the day wherein they sold victuals. + +16:013:016 There dwelt men of Tyre also therein, which brought fish, and + all manner of ware, and sold on the sabbath unto the children + of Judah, and in Jerusalem. + +16:013:017 Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, + What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath + day? + +16:013:018 Did not your fathers thus, and did not our God bring all this + evil upon us, and upon this city? yet ye bring more wrath upon + Israel by profaning the sabbath. + +16:013:019 And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to + be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should + be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after + the sabbath: and some of my servants set I at the gates, that + there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day. + +16:013:020 So the merchants and sellers of all kind of ware lodged + without Jerusalem once or twice. + +16:013:021 Then I testified against them, and said unto them, Why lodge + ye about the wall? if ye do so again, I will lay hands on you. + From that time forth came they no more on the sabbath. + +16:013:022 And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse + themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to + sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my God, concerning + this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy + mercy. + +16:013:023 In those days also saw I Jews that had married wives of + Ashdod, of Ammon, and of Moab: + +16:013:024 And their children spake half in the speech of Ashdod, and + could not speak in the Jews' language, but according to the + language of each people. + +16:013:025 And I contended with them, and cursed them, and smote certain + of them, and plucked off their hair, and made them swear by + God, saying, Ye shall not give your daughters unto their sons, + nor take their daughters unto your sons, or for yourselves. + +16:013:026 Did not Solomon king of Israel sin by these things? yet among + many nations was there no king like him, who was beloved of + his God, and God made him king over all Israel: nevertheless + even him did outlandish women cause to sin. + +16:013:027 Shall we then hearken unto you to do all this great evil, to + transgress against our God in marrying strange wives? + +16:013:028 And one of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high + priest, was son in law to Sanballat the Horonite: therefore I + chased him from me. + +16:013:029 Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the + priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the + Levites. + +16:013:030 Thus cleansed I them from all strangers, and appointed the + wards of the priests and the Levites, every one in his + business; + +16:013:031 And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the + firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good. + +Book 17 Esther + +17:001:001 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is + Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, over + an hundred and seven and twenty provinces:) + +17:001:002 That in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne + of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace, + +17:001:003 In the third year of his reign, he made a feast unto all his + princes and his servants; the power of Persia and Media, the + nobles and princes of the provinces, being before him: + +17:001:004 When he shewed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the + honour of his excellent majesty many days, even an hundred and + fourscore days. + +17:001:005 And when these days were expired, the king made a feast unto + all the people that were present in Shushan the palace, both + unto great and small, seven days, in the court of the garden + of the king's palace; + +17:001:006 Where were white, green, and blue, hangings, fastened with + cords of fine linen and purple to silver rings and pillars of + marble: the beds were of gold and silver, upon a pavement of + red, and blue, and white, and black, marble. + +17:001:007 And they gave them drink in vessels of gold, (the vessels + being diverse one from another,) and royal wine in abundance, + according to the state of the king. + +17:001:008 And the drinking was according to the law; none did compel: + for so the king had appointed to all the officers of his + house, that they should do according to every man's pleasure. + +17:001:009 Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal + house which belonged to king Ahasuerus. + +17:001:010 On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with + wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and + Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that + served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king, + +17:001:011 To bring Vashti the queen before the king with the crown + royal, to shew the people and the princes her beauty: for she + was fair to look on. + +17:001:012 But the queen Vashti refused to come at the king's commandment + by his chamberlains: therefore was the king very wroth, and + his anger burned in him. + +17:001:013 Then the king said to the wise men, which knew the times, (for + so was the king's manner toward all that knew law and + judgment: + +17:001:014 And the next unto him was Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, + Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan, the seven princes of + Persia and Media, which saw the king's face, and which sat the + first in the kingdom;) + +17:001:015 What shall we do unto the queen Vashti according to law, + because she hath not performed the commandment of the king + Ahasuerus by the chamberlains? + +17:001:016 And Memucan answered before the king and the princes, Vashti + the queen hath not done wrong to the king only, but also to + all the princes, and to all the people that are in all the + provinces of the king Ahasuerus. + +17:001:017 For this deed of the queen shall come abroad unto all women, + so that they shall despise their husbands in their eyes, when + it shall be reported, The king Ahasuerus commanded Vashti the + queen to be brought in before him, but she came not. + +17:001:018 Likewise 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. + +17:001:019 If it please the king, let there go a royal commandment from + him, and let it be written among the laws of the Persians and + the Medes, that it be not altered, That Vashti come no more + before king Ahasuerus; and let the king give her royal estate + unto another that is better than she. + +17:001:020 And when the king's decree which he shall make shall be + published throughout all his empire, (for it is great,) all + the wives shall give to their husbands honour, both to great + and small. + +17:001:021 And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king + did according to the word of Memucan: + +17:001:022 For he sent letters into all the king's provinces, into every + province according to the writing thereof, and to every people + after their language, that every man should bear rule in his + own house, and that it should be published according to the + language of every people. + +17:002:001 After these things, when the wrath of king Ahasuerus was + appeased, he remembered Vashti, and what she had done, and + what was decreed against her. + +17:002:002 Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, Let + there be fair young virgins sought for the king: + +17:002:003 And let the king appoint officers in all the provinces of his + kingdom, that they may gather together all the fair young + virgins unto Shushan the palace, to the house of the women, + unto the custody of Hege the king's chamberlain, keeper of the + women; and let their things for purification be given them: + +17:002:004 And let the maiden which pleaseth the king be queen instead of + Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so. + +17:002:005 Now in Shushan the palace there was a certain Jew, whose name + was Mordecai, the son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of + Kish, a Benjamite; + +17:002:006 Who had been carried away from Jerusalem with the captivity + which had been carried away with Jeconiah king of Judah, whom + Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away. + +17:002:007 And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's + daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid + was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and + mother were dead, took for his own daughter. + +17:002:008 So it came to pass, when the king's commandment and his decree + was heard, and when many maidens were gathered together unto + Shushan the palace, to the custody of Hegai, that Esther was + brought also unto the king's house, to the custody of Hegai, + keeper of the women. + +17:002:009 And the maiden pleased him, and she obtained kindness of him; + and he speedily gave her her things for purification, with + such things as belonged to her, and seven maidens, which were + meet to be given her, out of the king's house: and he + preferred her and her maids unto the best place of the house + of the women. + +17:002:010 Esther had not shewed her people nor her kindred: for Mordecai + had charged her that she should not shew it. + +17:002:011 And Mordecai walked every day before the court of the women's + house, to know how Esther did, and what should become of her. + +17:002:012 Now when every maid's turn was come to go in to king + Ahasuerus, after that she had been twelve months, according to + the manner of the women, (for so were the days of their + purifications accomplished, to wit, six months with oil of + myrrh, and six months with sweet odours, and with other things + for the purifying of the women;) + +17:002:013 Then thus came every maiden unto the king; whatsoever she + desired was given her to go with her out of the house of the + women unto the king's house. + +17:002:014 In the evening she went, and on the morrow she returned into + the second house of the women, to the custody of Shaashgaz, + the king's chamberlain, which kept the concubines: she came in + unto the king no more, except the king delighted in her, and + that she were called by name. + +17:002:015 Now when the turn of Esther, the daughter of Abihail the uncle + of Mordecai, who had taken her for his daughter, was come to + go in unto the king, she required nothing but what Hegai the + king's chamberlain, the keeper of the women, appointed. And + Esther obtained favour in the sight of all them that looked + upon her. + +17:002:016 So Esther was taken unto king Ahasuerus into his house royal + in the tenth month, which is the month Tebeth, in the seventh + year of his reign. + +17:002:017 And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she + obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the + virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and + made her queen instead of Vashti. + +17:002:018 Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes and his + servants, even Esther's feast; and he made a release to the + provinces, and gave gifts, according to the state of the king. + +17:002:019 And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, + then Mordecai sat in the king's gate. + +17:002:020 Esther had not yet shewed her kindred nor her people; as + Mordecai had charged her: for Esther did the commandment of + Mordecai, like as when she was brought up with him. + +17:002:021 In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king's gate, two of + the king's chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those which + kept the door, were wroth, and sought to lay hands on the king + Ahasuerus. + +17:002:022 And the thing was known to Mordecai, who told it unto Esther + the queen; and Esther certified the king thereof in Mordecai's + name. + +17:002:023 And when inquisition was made of the matter, it was found out; + therefore they were both hanged on a tree: and it was written + in the book of the chronicles before the king. + +17:003:001 After these things did king Ahasuerus promote Haman the son of + Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him, and set his seat + above all the princes that were with him. + +17:003:002 And all the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, + bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded + concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence. + +17:003:003 Then the king's servants, which were in the king's gate, said + unto Mordecai, Why transgressest thou the king's commandment? + +17:003:004 Now it came to pass, when they spake daily unto him, and he + hearkened not unto them, that they told Haman, to see whether + Mordecai's matters would stand: for he had told them that he + was a Jew. + +17:003:005 And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him + reverence, then was Haman full of wrath. + +17:003:006 And he thought scorn to lay hands on Mordecai alone; for they + had shewed him the people of Mordecai: wherefore Haman sought + to destroy all the Jews that were throughout the whole kingdom + of Ahasuerus, even the people of Mordecai. + +17:003:007 In the first month, that is, the month Nisan, in the twelfth + year of king Ahasuerus, they cast Pur, that is, the lot, + before Haman from day to day, and from month to month, to the + twelfth month, that is, the month Adar. + +17:003:008 And Haman said unto king Ahasuerus, There is a certain people + scattered abroad and dispersed among the people in all the + provinces of thy kingdom; and their laws are diverse from all + people; neither keep they the king's laws: therefore it is not + for the king's profit to suffer them. + +17:003:009 If it please the king, let it be written that they may be + destroyed: and I will pay ten thousand talents of silver to + the hands of those that have the charge of the business, to + bring it into the king's treasuries. + +17:003:010 And the king took his ring from his hand, and gave it unto + Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews' enemy. + +17:003:011 And the king said unto Haman, The silver is given to thee, the + people also, to do with them as it seemeth good to thee. + +17:003:012 Then were the king's scribes called on the thirteenth day of + the first month, and there was written according to all that + Haman had commanded unto the king's lieutenants, and to the + governors that were over every province, and to the rulers of + every people of every province according to the writing + thereof, and to every people after their language; in the name + of king Ahasuerus was it written, and sealed with the king's + ring. + +17:003:013 And the letters were sent by posts into all the king's + provinces, to destroy, to kill, and to cause to perish, all + Jews, both young and old, little children and women, in one + day, even upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which + is the month Adar, and to take the spoil of them for a prey. + +17:003:014 The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every + province was published unto all people, that they should be + ready against that day. + +17:003:015 The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, + and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king + and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was + perplexed. + +17:004:001 When Mordecai perceived all that was done, Mordecai rent his + clothes, and put on sackcloth with ashes, and went out into + the midst of the city, and cried with a loud and a bitter cry; + +17:004:002 And came even before the king's gate: for none might enter + into the king's gate clothed with sackcloth. + +17:004:003 And in every province, whithersoever the king's commandment + and his decree came, there was great mourning among the Jews, + and fasting, and weeping, and wailing; and many lay in + sackcloth and ashes. + +17:004:004 So Esther's maids and her chamberlains came and told it her. + Then was the queen exceedingly grieved; and she sent raiment + to clothe Mordecai, and to take away his sackcloth from him: + but he received it not. + +17:004:005 Then called Esther for Hatach, one of the king's chamberlains, + whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and gave him a + commandment to Mordecai, to know what it was, and why it was. + +17:004:006 So Hatach went forth to Mordecai unto the street of the city, + which was before the king's gate. + +17:004:007 And Mordecai told him of all that had happened unto him, and + of the sum of the money that Haman had promised to pay to the + king's treasuries for the Jews, to destroy them. + +17:004:008 Also he gave him the copy of the writing of the decree that + was given at Shushan to destroy them, to shew it unto Esther, + and to declare it unto her, and to charge her that she should + go in unto the king, to make supplication unto him, and to + make request before him for her people. + +17:004:009 And Hatach came and told Esther the words of Mordecai. + +17:004:010 Again Esther spake unto Hatach, and gave him commandment unto + Mordecai; + +17:004:011 All the king's servants, and the people of the king's + provinces, do know, that whosoever, whether man or women, + shall come unto the king into the inner court, who is not + called, there is one law of his to put him to death, except + such to whom the king shall hold out the golden sceptre, that + he may live: but I have not been called to come in unto the + king these thirty days. + +17:004:012 And they told to Mordecai Esther's words. + +17:004:013 Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with + thyself that thou shalt escape in the king's house, more than + all the Jews. + +17:004:014 For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then + shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from + another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be + destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the + kingdom for such a time as this? + +17:004:015 Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer, + +17:004:016 Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, + and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, + night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so + will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: + and if I perish, I perish. + +17:004:017 So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther + had commanded him. + +17:005:001 Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her + royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king's + house, over against the king's house: and the king sat upon + his royal throne in the royal house, over against the gate of + the house. + +17:005:002 And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in + the court, that she obtained favour in his sight: and the king + held out to Esther the golden sceptre that was in his hand. So + Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre. + +17:005:003 Then said the king unto her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and + what is thy request? it shall be even given thee to the half + of the kingdom. + +17:005:004 And Esther answered, If it seem good unto the king, let the + king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have + prepared for him. + +17:005:005 Then the king said, Cause Haman to make haste, that he may do + as Esther hath said. So the king and Haman came to the banquet + that Esther had prepared. + +17:005:006 And the king said unto Esther at the banquet of wine, What is + thy petition? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy + request? even to the half of the kingdom it shall be + performed. + +17:005:007 Then answered Esther, and said, My petition and my request is; + +17:005:008 If I have found favour in the sight of the king, and if it + please the king to grant my petition, and to perform my + request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I + shall prepare for them, and I will do to morrow as the king + hath said. + +17:005:009 Then went Haman forth that day joyful and with a glad heart: + but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood + not up, nor moved for him, he was full of indignation against + Mordecai. + +17:005:010 Nevertheless Haman refrained himself: and when he came home, + he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife. + +17:005:011 And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the + multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king + had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the + princes and servants of the king. + +17:005:012 Haman said moreover, Yea, Esther the queen did let no man come + in with the king unto the banquet that she had prepared but + myself; and to morrow am I invited unto her also with the + king. + +17:005:013 Yet all this availeth me nothing, so long as I see Mordecai + the Jew sitting at the king's gate. + +17:005:014 Then said Zeresh his wife and all his friends unto him, Let a + gallows be made of fifty cubits high, and to morrow speak thou + unto the king that Mordecai may be hanged thereon: then go + thou in merrily with the king unto the banquet. And the thing + pleased Haman; and he caused the gallows to be made. + +17:006:001 On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to + bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were + read before the king. + +17:006:002 And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana + and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the + door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. + +17:006:003 And the king said, What honour and dignity hath been done to + Mordecai for this? Then said the king's servants that + ministered unto him, There is nothing done for him. + +17:006:004 And the king said, Who is in the court? Now Haman was come + into the outward court of the king's house, to speak unto the + king to hang Mordecai on the gallows that he had prepared for + him. + +17:006:005 And the king's servants said unto him, Behold, Haman standeth + in the court. And the king said, Let him come in. + +17:006:006 So Haman came in. And the king said unto him, What shall be + done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour? Now + Haman thought in his heart, To whom would the king delight to + do honour more than to myself? + +17:006:007 And Haman answered the king, For the man whom the king + delighteth to honour, + +17:006:008 Let the royal apparel be brought which the king useth to wear, + and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal + which is set upon his head: + +17:006:009 And let this apparel and horse be delivered to the hand of one + of the king's most noble princes, that they may array the man + withal whom the king delighteth to honour, and bring him on + horseback through the street of the city, and proclaim before + him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth + to honour. + +17:006:010 Then the king said to Haman, Make haste, and take the apparel + and the horse, as thou hast said, and do even so to Mordecai + the Jew, that sitteth at the king's gate: let nothing fail of + all that thou hast spoken. + +17:006:011 Then took Haman the apparel and the horse, and arrayed + Mordecai, and brought him on horseback through the street of + the city, and proclaimed before him, Thus shall it be done + unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour. + +17:006:012 And Mordecai came again to the king's gate. But Haman hasted + to his house mourning, and having his head covered. + +17:006:013 And Haman told Zeresh his wife and all his friends every thing + that had befallen him. Then said his wise men and Zeresh his + wife unto him, If Mordecai be of the seed of the Jews, before + whom thou hast begun to fall, thou shalt not prevail against + him, but shalt surely fall before him. + +17:006:014 And while they were yet talking with him, came the king's + chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman unto the banquet that + Esther had prepared. + +17:007:001 So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen. + +17:007:002 And the king said again unto Esther on the second day at the + banquet of wine, What is thy petition, queen Esther? and it + shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? and it shall + be performed, even to the half of the kingdom. + +17:007:003 Then Esther the queen answered and said, If I have found + favour in thy sight, O king, and if it please the king, let my + life be given me at my petition, and my people at my request: + +17:007:004 For we are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be + slain, and to perish. But if we had been sold for bondmen and + bondwomen, I had held my tongue, although the enemy could not + countervail the king's damage. + +17:007:005 Then the king Ahasuerus answered and said unto Esther the + queen, Who is he, and where is he, that durst presume in his + heart to do so? + +17:007:006 And Esther said, The adversary and enemy is this wicked Haman. + Then Haman was afraid before the king and the queen. + +17:007:007 And the king arising from the banquet of wine in his wrath + went into the palace garden: and Haman stood up to make + request for his life to Esther the queen; for he saw that + there was evil determined against him by the king. + +17:007:008 Then the king returned out of the palace garden into the place + of the banquet of wine; and Haman was fallen upon the bed + whereon Esther was. Then said the king, Will he force the + queen also before me in the house? As the word went out of + king's mouth, they covered Haman's face. + +17:007:009 And Harbonah, one of the chamberlains, said before the king, + Behold also, the gallows fifty cubits high, which Haman had + made for Mordecai, who spoken good for the king, standeth in + the house of Haman. Then the king said, Hang him thereon. + +17:007:010 So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for + Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified. + +17:008:001 On that day did the king Ahasuerus give the house of Haman the + Jews' enemy unto Esther the queen. And Mordecai came before + the king; for Esther had told what he was unto her. + +17:008:002 And the king took off his ring, which he had taken from Haman, + and gave it unto Mordecai. And Esther set Mordecai over the + house of Haman. + +17:008:003 And Esther spake yet again before the king, and fell down at + his feet, and besought him with tears to put away the mischief + of Haman the Agagite, and his device that he had devised + against the Jews. + +17:008:004 Then the king held out the golden sceptre toward Esther. So + Esther arose, and stood before the king, + +17:008:005 And said, If it please the king, and if I have favour in his + sight, and the thing seem right before the king, and I be + pleasing in his eyes, let it be written to reverse the letters + devised by Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, which he + wrote to destroy the Jews which are in all the king's + provinces: + +17:008:006 For how can I endure to see the evil that shall come unto my + people? or how can I endure to see the destruction of my + kindred? + +17:008:007 Then the king Ahasuerus said unto Esther the queen and to + Mordecai the Jew, Behold, I have given Esther the house of + Haman, and him they have hanged upon the gallows, because he + laid his hand upon the Jews. + +17:008:008 Write ye also for the Jews, as it liketh you, in the king's + name, and seal it with the king's ring: for the writing which + is written in the king's name, and sealed with the king's + ring, may no man reverse. + +17:008:009 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. + +17:008:010 And he wrote in the king Ahasuerus' name, and sealed it with + the king's ring, and sent letters by posts on horseback, and + riders on mules, camels, and young dromedaries: + +17:008:011 Wherein the king granted the Jews which were in every city to + gather themselves together, and to stand for their life, to + destroy, to slay and to cause to perish, all the power of the + people and province that would assault them, both little ones + and women, and to take the spoil of them for a prey, + +17:008:012 Upon one day in all the provinces of king Ahasuerus, namely, + upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the + month Adar. + +17:008:013 The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every + province was published unto all people, and that the Jews + should be ready against that day to avenge themselves on their + enemies. + +17:008:014 So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being + hastened and pressed on by the king's commandment. And the + decree was given at Shushan the palace. + +17:008:015 And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal + apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and + with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of + Shushan rejoiced and was glad. + +17:008:016 The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour. + +17:008:017 And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the + king's commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and + gladness, a feast and a good day. And many of the people of + the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews fell upon them. + +17:009:001 Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar, on the + thirteenth day of the same, when the king's commandment and + his decree drew near to be put in execution, in the day that + the enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them, (though + it was turned to the contrary, that the Jews had rule over + them that hated them;) + +17:009:002 The Jews gathered themselves together in their cities + throughout all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, to lay + hand on such as sought their hurt: and no man could withstand + them; for the fear of them fell upon all people. + +17:009:003 And all the rulers of the provinces, and the lieutenants, and + the deputies, and officers of the king, helped the Jews; + because the fear of Mordecai fell upon them. + +17:009:004 For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame went + out throughout all the provinces: for this man Mordecai waxed + greater and greater. + +17:009:005 Thus the Jews smote all their enemies with the stroke of the + sword, and slaughter, and destruction, and did what they would + unto those that hated them. + +17:009:006 And in Shushan the palace the Jews slew and destroyed five + hundred men. + +17:009:007 And Parshandatha, and Dalphon, and Aspatha, + +17:009:008 And Poratha, and Adalia, and Aridatha, + +17:009:009 And Parmashta, and Arisai, and Aridai, and Vajezatha, + +17:009:010 The ten sons of Haman the son of Hammedatha, the enemy of the + Jews, slew they; but on the spoil laid they not their hand. + +17:009:011 On that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan the + palace was brought before the king. + +17:009:012 And the king said unto Esther the queen, The Jews have slain + and destroyed five hundred men in Shushan the palace, and the + ten sons of Haman; what have they done in the rest of the + king's provinces? now what is thy petition? and it shall be + granted thee: or what is thy request further? and it shall be + done. + +17:009:013 Then said Esther, If it please the king, let it be granted to + the Jews which are in Shushan to do to morrow also according + unto this day's decree, and let Haman's ten sons be hanged + upon the gallows. + +17:009:014 And the king commanded it so to be done: and the decree was + given at Shushan; and they hanged Haman's ten sons. + +17:009:015 For the Jews that were in Shushan gathered themselves together + on the fourteenth day also of the month Adar, and slew three + hundred men at Shushan; but on the prey they laid not their + hand. + +17:009:016 But the other Jews that were in the king's provinces gathered + themselves together, and stood for their lives, and had rest + from their enemies, and slew of their foes seventy and five + thousand, but they laid not their hands on the prey, + +17:009:017 On the thirteenth day of the month Adar; and on the fourteenth + day of the same rested they, and made it a day of feasting and + gladness. + +17:009:018 But the Jews that were at Shushan assembled together on the + thirteenth day thereof, and on the fourteenth thereof; and on + the fifteenth day of the same they rested, and made it a day + of feasting and gladness. + +17:009:019 Therefore the Jews of the villages, that dwelt in the unwalled + towns, made the fourteenth day of the month Adar a day of + gladness and feasting, and a good day, and of sending portions + one to another. + +17:009:020 And Mordecai wrote these things, and sent letters unto all the + Jews that were in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, + both nigh and far, + +17:009:021 To stablish this among them, that they should keep the + fourteenth day of the month Adar, and the fifteenth day of the + same, yearly, + +17:009:022 As the days wherein the Jews rested from their enemies, and + the month which was turned unto them from sorrow to joy, and + from mourning into a good day: that they should make them days + of feasting and joy, and of sending portions one to another, + and gifts to the poor. + +17:009:023 And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as + Mordecai had written unto them; + +17:009:024 Because Haman the son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of + all the Jews, had devised against the Jews to destroy them, + and had cast Pur, that is, the lot, to consume them, and to + destroy them; + +17:009:025 But when Esther came before the king, he commanded by letters + that his wicked device, which he devised against the Jews, + should return upon his own head, and that he and his sons + should be hanged on the gallows. + +17:009:026 Wherefore they called these days Purim after the name of Pur. + Therefore for all the words of this letter, and of that which + they had seen concerning this matter, and which had come unto + them, + +17:009:027 The Jews ordained, and took upon them, and upon their seed, + and upon all such as joined themselves unto them, so as it + should not fail, that they would keep these two days according + to their writing, and according to their appointed time every + year; + +17:009:028 And that these days should be remembered and kept throughout + every generation, every family, every province, and every + city; and that these days of Purim should not fail from among + the Jews, nor the memorial of them perish from their seed. + +17:009:029 Then Esther the queen, the daughter of Abihail, and Mordecai + the Jew, wrote with all authority, to confirm this second + letter of Purim. + +17:009:030 And he sent the letters unto all the Jews, to the hundred + twenty and seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with + words of peace and truth, + +17:009:031 To confirm these days of Purim in their times appointed, + according as Mordecai the Jew and Esther the queen had + enjoined them, and as they had decreed for themselves and for + their seed, the matters of the fastings and their cry. + +17:009:032 And the decree of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and + it was written in the book. + +17:010:001 And the king Ahasuerus laid a tribute upon the land, and upon + the isles of the sea. + +17:010:002 And all the acts of his power and of his might, and the + declaration of the greatness of Mordecai, whereunto the king + advanced him, are they not written in the book of the + chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia? + +17:010:003 For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus, and great + among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brethren, + seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking peace to all + his seed. + +Book 18 Job + +18:001:001 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and + that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and + eschewed evil. + +18:001:002 And there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters. + +18:001:003 His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three + thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five + hundred she asses, and a very great household; so that this + man was the greatest of all the men of the east. + +18:001:004 And his sons went and feasted in their houses, every one his + day; and sent and called for their three sisters to eat and to + drink with them. + +18:001:005 And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone + about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in + the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the + number of them all: for Job said, It may be that my sons have + sinned, and cursed God in their hearts. Thus did Job + continually. + +18:001:006 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present + themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. + +18:001:007 And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan + answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the + earth, and from walking up and down in it. + +18:001:008 And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant + Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and + an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? + +18:001:009 Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for + nought? + +18:001:010 Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, + and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed + the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the + land. + +18:001:011 But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and + he will curse thee to thy face. + +18:001:012 And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in + thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So + Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD. + +18:001:013 And there was a day when his sons and his daughters were + eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house: + +18:001:014 And there came a messenger unto Job, and said, The oxen were + plowing, and the asses feeding beside them: + +18:001:015 And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they + have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only + am escaped alone to tell thee. + +18:001:016 While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, + The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the + sheep, and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am + escaped alone to tell thee. + +18:001:017 While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, + The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, + and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with + the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell + thee. + +18:001:018 While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, + Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in + their eldest brother's house: + +18:001:019 And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and + smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the + young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to + tell thee. + +18:001:020 Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and + fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, + +18:001:021 And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked + shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken + away; blessed be the name of the LORD. + +18:001:022 In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly. + +18:002:001 Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present + themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them to + present himself before the LORD. + +18:002:002 And the LORD said unto Satan, From whence comest thou? And + Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in + the earth, and from walking up and down in it. + +18:002:003 And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant + Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and + an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and + still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me + against him, to destroy him without cause. + +18:002:004 And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all + that a man hath will he give for his life. + +18:002:005 But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his + flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face. + +18:002:006 And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thine hand; but + save his life. + +18:002:007 So went Satan forth from the presence of the LORD, and smote + Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown. + +18:002:008 And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself withal; and he + sat down among the ashes. + +18:002:009 Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine + integrity? curse God, and die. + +18:002:010 But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish + women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of + God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job + sin with his lips. + +18:002:011 Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that was + come upon him, they came every one from his own place; Eliphaz + the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the + Naamathite: for they had made an appointment together to come + to mourn with him and to comfort him. + +18:002:012 And when they lifted up their eyes afar off, and knew him not, + they lifted up their voice, and wept; and they rent every one + his mantle, and sprinkled dust upon their heads toward heaven. + +18:002:013 So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven + nights, and none spake a word unto him: for they saw that his + grief was very great. + +18:003:001 After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day. + +18:003:002 And Job spake, and said, + +18:003:003 Let the day perish wherein I was born, and the night in which + it was said, There is a man child conceived. + +18:003:004 Let that day be darkness; let not God regard it from above, + neither let the light shine upon it. + +18:003:005 Let darkness and the shadow of death stain it; let a cloud + dwell upon it; let the blackness of the day terrify it. + +18:003:006 As for that night, let darkness seize upon it; let it not be + joined unto the days of the year, let it not come into the + number of the months. + +18:003:007 Lo, let that night be solitary, let no joyful voice come + therein. + +18:003:008 Let them curse it that curse the day, who are ready to raise + up their mourning. + +18:003:009 Let the stars of the twilight thereof be dark; let it look for + light, but have none; neither let it see the dawning of the + day: + +18:003:010 Because it shut not up the doors of my mother's womb, nor hid + sorrow from mine eyes. + +18:003:011 Why died I not from the womb? why did I not give up the ghost + when I came out of the belly? + +18:003:012 Why did the knees prevent me? or why the breasts that I should + suck? + +18:003:013 For now should I have lain still and been quiet, I should have + slept: then had I been at rest, + +18:003:014 With kings and counsellors of the earth, which build desolate + places for themselves; + +18:003:015 Or with princes that had gold, who filled their houses with + silver: + +18:003:016 Or as an hidden untimely birth I had not been; as infants + which never saw light. + +18:003:017 There the wicked cease from troubling; and there the weary be + at rest. + +18:003:018 There the prisoners rest together; they hear not the voice of + the oppressor. + +18:003:019 The small and great are there; and the servant is free from + his master. + +18:003:020 Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life + unto the bitter in soul; + +18:003:021 Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more + than for hid treasures; + +18:003:022 Which rejoice exceedingly, and are glad, when they can find + the grave? + +18:003:023 Why is light given to a man whose way is hid, and whom God + hath hedged in? + +18:003:024 For my sighing cometh before I eat, and my roarings are poured + out like the waters. + +18:003:025 For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that + which I was afraid of is come unto me. + +18:003:026 I was not in safety, neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; + yet trouble came. + +18:004:001 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said, + +18:004:002 If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but + who can withhold himself from speaking? + +18:004:003 Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened + the weak hands. + +18:004:004 Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast + strengthened the feeble knees. + +18:004:005 But now it is come upon thee, and thou faintest; it toucheth + thee, and thou art troubled. + +18:004:006 Is not this thy fear, thy confidence, thy hope, and the + uprightness of thy ways? + +18:004:007 Remember, I pray thee, who ever perished, being innocent? or + where were the righteous cut off? + +18:004:008 Even as I have seen, they that plow iniquity, and sow + wickedness, reap the same. + +18:004:009 By the blast of God they perish, and by the breath of his + nostrils are they consumed. + +18:004:010 The roaring of the lion, and the voice of the fierce lion, and + the teeth of the young lions, are broken. + +18:004:011 The old lion perisheth for lack of prey, and the stout lion's + whelps are scattered abroad. + +18:004:012 Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received + a little thereof. + +18:004:013 In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep + falleth on men, + +18:004:014 Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to + shake. + +18:004:015 Then a spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh + stood up: + +18:004:016 It stood still, but I could not discern the form thereof: an + image was before mine eyes, there was silence, and I heard a + voice, saying, + +18:004:017 Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more + pure than his maker? + +18:004:018 Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he + charged with folly: + +18:004:019 How much less in them that dwell in houses of clay, whose + foundation is in the dust, which are crushed before the moth? + +18:004:020 They are destroyed from morning to evening: they perish for + ever without any regarding it. + +18:004:021 Doth not their excellency which is in them go away? they die, + even without wisdom. + +18:005:001 Call now, if there be any that will answer thee; and to which + of the saints wilt thou turn? + +18:005:002 For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly + one. + +18:005:003 I have seen the foolish taking root: but suddenly I cursed his + habitation. + +18:005:004 His children are far from safety, and they are crushed in the + gate, neither is there any to deliver them. + +18:005:005 Whose harvest the hungry eateth up, and taketh it even out of + the thorns, and the robber swalloweth up their substance. + +18:005:006 Although affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth + trouble spring out of the ground; + +18:005:007 Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward. + +18:005:008 I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause: + +18:005:009 Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things + without number: + +18:005:010 Who giveth rain upon the earth, and sendeth waters upon the + fields: + +18:005:011 To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn + may be exalted to safety. + +18:005:012 He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their + hands cannot perform their enterprise. + +18:005:013 He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of + the froward is carried headlong. + +18:005:014 They meet with darkness in the day time, and grope in the + noonday as in the night. + +18:005:015 But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and + from the hand of the mighty. + +18:005:016 So the poor hath hope, and iniquity stoppeth her mouth. + +18:005:017 Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore + despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty: + +18:005:018 For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands + make whole. + +18:005:019 He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there + shall no evil touch thee. + +18:005:020 In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the + power of the sword. + +18:005:021 Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither + shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh. + +18:005:022 At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou + be afraid of the beasts of the earth. + +18:005:023 For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field: and + the beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee. + +18:005:024 And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle shall be in peace; and + thou shalt visit thy habitation, and shalt not sin. + +18:005:025 Thou shalt know also that thy seed shall be great, and thine + offspring as the grass of the earth. + +18:005:026 Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of + corn cometh in in his season. + +18:005:027 Lo this, we have searched it, so it is; hear it, and know thou + it for thy good. + +18:006:001 But Job answered and said, + +18:006:002 Oh that my grief were throughly weighed, and my calamity laid + in the balances together! + +18:006:003 For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: + therefore my words are swallowed up. + +18:006:004 For the arrows of the Almighty are within me, the poison + whereof drinketh up my spirit: the terrors of God do set + themselves in array against me. + +18:006:005 Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or loweth the ox + over his fodder? + +18:006:006 Can that which is unsavoury be eaten without salt? or is there + any taste in the white of an egg? + +18:006:007 The things that my soul refused to touch are as my sorrowful + meat. + +18:006:008 Oh that I might have my request; and that God would grant me + the thing that I long for! + +18:006:009 Even that it would please God to destroy me; that he would let + loose his hand, and cut me off! + +18:006:010 Then should I yet have comfort; yea, I would harden myself in + sorrow: let him not spare; for I have not concealed the words + of the Holy One. + +18:006:011 What is my strength, that I should hope? and what is mine end, + that I should prolong my life? + +18:006:012 Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of + brass? + +18:006:013 Is not my help in me? and is wisdom driven quite from me? + +18:006:014 To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his + friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty. + +18:006:015 My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a brook, and as the + stream of brooks they pass away; + +18:006:016 Which are blackish by reason of the ice, and wherein the snow + is hid: + +18:006:017 What time they wax warm, they vanish: when it is hot, they are + consumed out of their place. + +18:006:018 The paths of their way are turned aside; they go to nothing, + and perish. + +18:006:019 The troops of Tema looked, the companies of Sheba waited for + them. + +18:006:020 They were confounded because they had hoped; they came + thither, and were ashamed. + +18:006:021 For now ye are nothing; ye see my casting down, and are + afraid. + +18:006:022 Did I say, Bring unto me? or, Give a reward for me of your + substance? + +18:006:023 Or, Deliver me from the enemy's hand? or, Redeem me from the + hand of the mighty? + +18:006:024 Teach me, and I will hold my tongue: and cause me to + understand wherein I have erred. + +18:006:025 How forcible are right words! but what doth your arguing + reprove? + +18:006:026 Do ye imagine to reprove words, and the speeches of one that + is desperate, which are as wind? + +18:006:027 Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless, and ye dig a pit for your + friend. + +18:006:028 Now therefore be content, look upon me; for it is evident unto + you if I lie. + +18:006:029 Return, I pray you, let it not be iniquity; yea, return again, + my righteousness is in it. + +18:006:030 Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern + perverse things? + +18:007:001 Is there not an appointed time to man upon earth? are not his + days also like the days of an hireling? + +18:007:002 As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as an hireling + looketh for the reward of his work: + +18:007:003 So am I made to possess months of vanity, and wearisome nights + are appointed to me. + +18:007:004 When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be + gone? and I am full of tossings to and fro unto the dawning of + the day. + +18:007:005 My flesh is clothed with worms and clods of dust; my skin is + broken, and become loathsome. + +18:007:006 My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent + without hope. + +18:007:007 O remember that my life is wind: mine eye shall no more see + good. + +18:007:008 The eye of him that hath seen me shall see me no more: thine + eyes are upon me, and I am not. + +18:007:009 As the cloud is consumed and vanisheth away: so he that goeth + down to the grave shall come up no more. + +18:007:010 He shall return no more to his house, neither shall his place + know him any more. + +18:007:011 Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the + anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my + soul. + +18:007:012 Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me? + +18:007:013 When I say, My bed shall comfort me, my couch shall ease my + complaints; + +18:007:014 Then thou scarest me with dreams, and terrifiest me through + visions: + +18:007:015 So that my soul chooseth strangling, and death rather than my + life. + +18:007:016 I loathe it; I would not live alway: let me alone; for my days + are vanity. + +18:007:017 What is man, that thou shouldest magnify him? and that thou + shouldest set thine heart upon him? + +18:007:018 And that thou shouldest visit him every morning, and try him + every moment? + +18:007:019 How long wilt thou not depart from me, nor let me alone till I + swallow down my spittle? + +18:007:020 I have sinned; what shall I do unto thee, O thou preserver of + men? why hast thou set me as a mark against thee, so that I am + a burden to myself? + +18:007:021 And why dost thou not pardon my transgression, and take away + my iniquity? for now shall I sleep in the dust; and thou shalt + seek me in the morning, but I shall not be. + +18:008:001 Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said, + +18:008:002 How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the + words of thy mouth be like a strong wind? + +18:008:003 Doth God pervert judgment? or doth the Almighty pervert + justice? + +18:008:004 If thy children have sinned against him, and he have cast them + away for their transgression; + +18:008:005 If thou wouldest seek unto God betimes, and make thy + supplication to the Almighty; + +18:008:006 If thou wert pure and upright; surely now he would awake for + thee, and make the habitation of thy righteousness prosperous. + +18:008:007 Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should + greatly increase. + +18:008:008 For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare + thyself to the search of their fathers: + +18:008:009 (For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our + days upon earth are a shadow:) + +18:008:010 Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out + of their heart? + +18:008:011 Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without + water? + +18:008:012 Whilst it is yet in his greenness, and not cut down, it + withereth before any other herb. + +18:008:013 So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite's + hope shall perish: + +18:008:014 Whose hope shall be cut off, and whose trust shall be a + spider's web. + +18:008:015 He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall + hold it fast, but it shall not endure. + +18:008:016 He is green before the sun, and his branch shooteth forth in + his garden. + +18:008:017 His roots are wrapped about the heap, and seeth the place of + stones. + +18:008:018 If he destroy him from his place, then it shall deny him, + saying, I have not seen thee. + +18:008:019 Behold, this is the joy of his way, and out of the earth shall + others grow. + +18:008:020 Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will he + help the evil doers: + +18:008:021 Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with + rejoicing. + +18:008:022 They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame; and the + dwelling place of the wicked shall come to nought. + +18:009:001 Then Job answered and said, + +18:009:002 I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with + God? + +18:009:003 If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a + thousand. + +18:009:004 He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened + himself against him, and hath prospered? + +18:009:005 Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which + overturneth them in his anger. + +18:009:006 Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars + thereof tremble. + +18:009:007 Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up + the stars. + +18:009:008 Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the + waves of the sea. + +18:009:009 Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers + of the south. + +18:009:010 Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders + without number. + +18:009:011 Lo, he goeth by me, and I see him not: he passeth on also, but + I perceive him not. + +18:009:012 Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto + him, What doest thou? + +18:009:013 If God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop + under him. + +18:009:014 How much less shall I answer him, and choose out my words to + reason with him? + +18:009:015 Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I + would make supplication to my judge. + +18:009:016 If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not + believe that he had hearkened unto my voice. + +18:009:017 For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds + without cause. + +18:009:018 He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with + bitterness. + +18:009:019 If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, + who shall set me a time to plead? + +18:009:020 If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: if I + say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse. + +18:009:021 Though I were perfect, yet would I not know my soul: I would + despise my life. + +18:009:022 This is one thing, therefore I said it, He destroyeth the + perfect and the wicked. + +18:009:023 If the scourge slay suddenly, he will laugh at the trial of + the innocent. + +18:009:024 The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covereth + the faces of the judges thereof; if not, where, and who is he? + +18:009:025 Now my days are swifter than a post: they flee away, they see + no good. + +18:009:026 They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that + hasteth to the prey. + +18:009:027 If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my + heaviness, and comfort myself: + +18:009:028 I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold + me innocent. + +18:009:029 If I be wicked, why then labour I in vain? + +18:009:030 If I wash myself with snow water, and make my hands never so + clean; + +18:009:031 Yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine own clothes + shall abhor me. + +18:009:032 For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, and we + should come together in judgment. + +18:009:033 Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, that might lay his + hand upon us both. + +18:009:034 Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear + terrify me: + +18:009:035 Then would I speak, and not fear him; but it is not so with + me. + +18:010:001 My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon + myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. + +18:010:002 I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou + contendest with me. + +18:010:003 Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou + shouldest despise the work of thine hands, and shine upon the + counsel of the wicked? + +18:010:004 Hast thou eyes of flesh? or seest thou as man seeth? + +18:010:005 Are thy days as the days of man? are thy years as man's days, + +18:010:006 That thou enquirest after mine iniquity, and searchest after + my sin? + +18:010:007 Thou knowest that I am not wicked; and there is none that can + deliver out of thine hand. + +18:010:008 Thine hands have made me and fashioned me together round + about; yet thou dost destroy me. + +18:010:009 Remember, I beseech thee, that thou hast made me as the clay; + and wilt thou bring me into dust again? + +18:010:010 Hast thou not poured me out as milk, and curdled me like + cheese? + +18:010:011 Thou hast clothed me with skin and flesh, and hast fenced me + with bones and sinews. + +18:010:012 Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath + preserved my spirit. + +18:010:013 And these things hast thou hid in thine heart: I know that + this is with thee. + +18:010:014 If I sin, then thou markest me, and thou wilt not acquit me + from mine iniquity. + +18:010:015 If I be wicked, woe unto me; and if I be righteous, yet will I + not lift up my head. I am full of confusion; therefore see + thou mine affliction; + +18:010:016 For it increaseth. Thou huntest me as a fierce lion: and again + thou shewest thyself marvellous upon me. + +18:010:017 Thou renewest thy witnesses against me, and increasest thine + indignation upon me; changes and war are against me. + +18:010:018 Wherefore then hast thou brought me forth out of the womb? Oh + that I had given up the ghost, and no eye had seen me! + +18:010:019 I should have been as though I had not been; I should have + been carried from the womb to the grave. + +18:010:020 Are not my days few? cease then, and let me alone, that I may + take comfort a little, + +18:010:021 Before I go whence I shall not return, even to the land of + darkness and the shadow of death; + +18:010:022 A land of darkness, as darkness itself; and of the shadow of + death, without any order, and where the light is as darkness. + +18:011:001 Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said, + +18:011:002 Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a + man full of talk be justified? + +18:011:003 Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou + mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed? + +18:011:004 For thou hast said, My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in + thine eyes. + +18:011:005 But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against thee; + +18:011:006 And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they + are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth + of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth. + +18:011:007 Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the + Almighty unto perfection? + +18:011:008 It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; + what canst thou know? + +18:011:009 The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than + the sea. + +18:011:010 If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can + hinder him? + +18:011:011 For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not + then consider it? + +18:011:012 For vain men would be wise, though man be born like a wild + ass's colt. + +18:011:013 If thou prepare thine heart, and stretch out thine hands + toward him; + +18:011:014 If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not + wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles. + +18:011:015 For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou + shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear: + +18:011:016 Because thou shalt forget thy misery, and remember it as + waters that pass away: + +18:011:017 And thine age shall be clearer than the noonday: thou shalt + shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning. + +18:011:018 And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou + shalt dig about thee, and thou shalt take thy rest in safety. + +18:011:019 Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; + yea, many shall make suit unto thee. + +18:011:020 But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not + escape, and their hope shall be as the giving up of the ghost. + +18:012:001 And Job answered and said, + +18:012:002 No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you. + +18:012:003 But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to + you: yea, who knoweth not such things as these? + +18:012:004 I am as one mocked of his neighbour, who calleth upon God, and + he answereth him: the just upright man is laughed to scorn. + +18:012:005 He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised + in the thought of him that is at ease. + +18:012:006 The tabernacles of robbers prosper, and they that provoke God + are secure; into whose hand God bringeth abundantly. + +18:012:007 But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the + fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee: + +18:012:008 Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes + of the sea shall declare unto thee. + +18:012:009 Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the LORD hath + wrought this? + +18:012:010 In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the + breath of all mankind. + +18:012:011 Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat? + +18:012:012 With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days + understanding. + +18:012:013 With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and + understanding. + +18:012:014 Behold, he breaketh down, and it cannot be built again: he + shutteth up a man, and there can be no opening. + +18:012:015 Behold, he withholdeth the waters, and they dry up: also he + sendeth them out, and they overturn the earth. + +18:012:016 With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver + are his. + +18:012:017 He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges + fools. + +18:012:018 He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a + girdle. + +18:012:019 He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty. + +18:012:020 He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the + understanding of the aged. + +18:012:021 He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength + of the mighty. + +18:012:022 He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out + to light the shadow of death. + +18:012:023 He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he enlargeth + the nations, and straiteneth them again. + +18:012:024 He taketh away the heart of the chief of the people of the + earth, and causeth them to wander in a wilderness where there + is no way. + +18:012:025 They grope in the dark without light, and he maketh them to + stagger like a drunken man. + +18:013:001 Lo, mine eye hath seen all this, mine ear hath heard and + understood it. + +18:013:002 What ye know, the same do I know also: I am not inferior unto + you. + +18:013:003 Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason + with God. + +18:013:004 But ye are forgers of lies, ye are all physicians of no value. + +18:013:005 O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be + your wisdom. + +18:013:006 Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my + lips. + +18:013:007 Will ye speak wickedly for God? and talk deceitfully for him? + +18:013:008 Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God? + +18:013:009 Is it good that he should search you out? or as one man + mocketh another, do ye so mock him? + +18:013:010 He will surely reprove you, if ye do secretly accept persons. + +18:013:011 Shall not his excellency make you afraid? and his dread fall + upon you? + +18:013:012 Your remembrances are like unto ashes, your bodies to bodies + of clay. + +18:013:013 Hold your peace, let me alone, that I may speak, and let come + on me what will. + +18:013:014 Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in + mine hand? + +18:013:015 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will + maintain mine own ways before him. + +18:013:016 He also shall be my salvation: for an hypocrite shall not come + before him. + +18:013:017 Hear diligently my speech, and my declaration with your ears. + +18:013:018 Behold now, I have ordered my cause; I know that I shall be + justified. + +18:013:019 Who is he that will plead with me? for now, if I hold my + tongue, I shall give up the ghost. + +18:013:020 Only do not two things unto me: then will I not hide myself + from thee. + +18:013:021 Withdraw thine hand far from me: and let not thy dread make me + afraid. + +18:013:022 Then call thou, and I will answer: or let me speak, and answer + thou me. + +18:013:023 How many are mine iniquities and sins? make me to know my + transgression and my sin. + +18:013:024 Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and holdest me for thine + enemy? + +18:013:025 Wilt thou break a leaf driven to and fro? and wilt thou pursue + the dry stubble? + +18:013:026 For thou writest bitter things against me, and makest me to + possess the iniquities of my youth. + +18:013:027 Thou puttest my feet also in the stocks, and lookest narrowly + unto all my paths; thou settest a print upon the heels of my + feet. + +18:013:028 And he, as a rotten thing, consumeth, as a garment that is + moth eaten. + +18:014:001 Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of + trouble. + +18:014:002 He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also + as a shadow, and continueth not. + +18:014:003 And doth thou open thine eyes upon such an one, and bringest + me into judgment with thee? + +18:014:004 Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one. + +18:014:005 Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months are + with thee, thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass; + +18:014:006 Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as + an hireling, his day. + +18:014:007 For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will + sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not + cease. + +18:014:008 Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock + thereof die in the ground; + +18:014:009 Yet through the scent of water it will bud, and bring forth + boughs like a plant. + +18:014:010 But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, + and where is he? + +18:014:011 As the waters fail from the sea, and the flood decayeth and + drieth up: + +18:014:012 So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens be no + more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of their sleep. + +18:014:013 O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest + keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest + appoint me a set time, and remember me! + +18:014:014 If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my + appointed time will I wait, till my change come. + +18:014:015 Thou shalt call, and I will answer thee: thou wilt have a + desire to the work of thine hands. + +18:014:016 For now thou numberest my steps: dost thou not watch over my + sin? + +18:014:017 My transgression is sealed up in a bag, and thou sewest up + mine iniquity. + +18:014:018 And surely the mountains falling cometh to nought, and the + rock is removed out of his place. + +18:014:019 The waters wear the stones: thou washest away the things which + grow out of the dust of the earth; and thou destroyest the + hope of man. + +18:014:020 Thou prevailest for ever against him, and he passeth: thou + changest his countenance, and sendest him away. + +18:014:021 His sons come to honour, and he knoweth it not; and they are + brought low, but he perceiveth it not of them. + +18:014:022 But his flesh upon him shall have pain, and his soul within + him shall mourn. + +18:015:001 Then answered Eliphaz the Temanite, and said, + +18:015:002 Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly + with the east wind? + +18:015:003 Should he reason with unprofitable talk? or with speeches + wherewith he can do no good? + +18:015:004 Yea, thou castest off fear, and restrainest prayer before God. + +18:015:005 For thy mouth uttereth thine iniquity, and thou choosest the + tongue of the crafty. + +18:015:006 Thine own mouth condemneth thee, and not I: yea, thine own + lips testify against thee. + +18:015:007 Art thou the first man that was born? or wast thou made before + the hills? + +18:015:008 Hast thou heard the secret of God? and dost thou restrain + wisdom to thyself? + +18:015:009 What knowest thou, that we know not? what understandest thou, + which is not in us? + +18:015:010 With us are both the grayheaded and very aged men, much elder + than thy father. + +18:015:011 Are the consolations of God small with thee? is there any + secret thing with thee? + +18:015:012 Why doth thine heart carry thee away? and what do thy eyes + wink at, + +18:015:013 That thou turnest thy spirit against God, and lettest such + words go out of thy mouth? + +18:015:014 What is man, that he should be clean? and he which is born of + a woman, that he should be righteous? + +18:015:015 Behold, he putteth no trust in his saints; yea, the heavens + are not clean in his sight. + +18:015:016 How much more abominable and filthy is man, which drinketh + iniquity like water? + +18:015:017 I will shew thee, hear me; and that which I have seen I will + declare; + +18:015:018 Which wise men have told from their fathers, and have not hid + it: + +18:015:019 Unto whom alone the earth was given, and no stranger passed + among them. + +18:015:020 The wicked man travaileth with pain all his days, and the + number of years is hidden to the oppressor. + +18:015:021 A dreadful sound is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer + shall come upon him. + +18:015:022 He believeth not that he shall return out of darkness, and he + is waited for of the sword. + +18:015:023 He wandereth abroad for bread, saying, Where is it? he knoweth + that the day of darkness is ready at his hand. + +18:015:024 Trouble and anguish shall make him afraid; they shall prevail + against him, as a king ready to the battle. + +18:015:025 For he stretcheth out his hand against God, and strengtheneth + himself against the Almighty. + +18:015:026 He runneth upon him, even on his neck, upon the thick bosses + of his bucklers: + +18:015:027 Because he covereth his face with his fatness, and maketh + collops of fat on his flanks. + +18:015:028 And he dwelleth in desolate cities, and in houses which no man + inhabiteth, which are ready to become heaps. + +18:015:029 He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance continue, + neither shall he prolong the perfection thereof upon the + earth. + +18:015:030 He shall not depart out of darkness; the flame shall dry up + his branches, and by the breath of his mouth shall he go away. + +18:015:031 Let not him that is deceived trust in vanity: for vanity shall + be his recompence. + +18:015:032 It shall be accomplished before his time, and his branch shall + not be green. + +18:015:033 He shall shake off his unripe grape as the vine, and shall + cast off his flower as the olive. + +18:015:034 For the congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate, and fire + shall consume the tabernacles of bribery. + +18:015:035 They conceive mischief, and bring forth vanity, and their + belly prepareth deceit. + +18:016:001 Then Job answered and said, + +18:016:002 I have heard many such things: miserable comforters are ye + all. + +18:016:003 Shall vain words have an end? or what emboldeneth thee that + thou answerest? + +18:016:004 I also could speak as ye do: if your soul were in my soul's + stead, I could heap up words against you, and shake mine head + at you. + +18:016:005 But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my + lips should asswage your grief. + +18:016:006 Though I speak, my grief is not asswaged: and though I + forbear, what am I eased? + +18:016:007 But now he hath made me weary: thou hast made desolate all my + company. + +18:016:008 And thou hast filled me with wrinkles, which is a witness + against me: and my leanness rising up in me beareth witness to + my face. + +18:016:009 He teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me + with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me. + +18:016:010 They have gaped upon me with their mouth; they have smitten me + upon the cheek reproachfully; they have gathered themselves + together against me. + +18:016:011 God hath delivered me to the ungodly, and turned me over into + the hands of the wicked. + +18:016:012 I was at ease, but he hath broken me asunder: he hath also + taken me by my neck, and shaken me to pieces, and set me up + for his mark. + +18:016:013 His archers compass me round about, he cleaveth my reins + asunder, and doth not spare; he poureth out my gall upon the + ground. + +18:016:014 He breaketh me with breach upon breach, he runneth upon me + like a giant. + +18:016:015 I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin, and defiled my horn in + the dust. + +18:016:016 My face is foul with weeping, and on my eyelids is the shadow + of death; + +18:016:017 Not for any injustice in mine hands: also my prayer is pure. + +18:016:018 O earth, cover not thou my blood, and let my cry have no + place. + +18:016:019 Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on + high. + +18:016:020 My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God. + +18:016:021 O that one might plead for a man with God, as a man pleadeth + for his neighbour! + +18:016:022 When a few years are come, then I shall go the way whence I + shall not return. + +18:017:001 My breath is corrupt, my days are extinct, the graves are + ready for me. + +18:017:002 Are there not mockers with me? and doth not mine eye continue + in their provocation? + +18:017:003 Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that + will strike hands with me? + +18:017:004 For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: therefore + shalt thou not exalt them. + +18:017:005 He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his + children shall fail. + +18:017:006 He hath made me also a byword of the people; and aforetime I + was as a tabret. + +18:017:007 Mine eye also is dim by reason of sorrow, and all my members + are as a shadow. + +18:017:008 Upright men shall be astonied at this, and the innocent shall + stir up himself against the hypocrite. + +18:017:009 The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath + clean hands shall be stronger and stronger. + +18:017:010 But as for you all, do ye return, and come now: for I cannot + find one wise man among you. + +18:017:011 My days are past, my purposes are broken off, even the + thoughts of my heart. + +18:017:012 They change the night into day: the light is short because of + darkness. + +18:017:013 If I wait, the grave is mine house: I have made my bed in the + darkness. + +18:017:014 I have said to corruption, Thou art my father: to the worm, + Thou art my mother, and my sister. + +18:017:015 And where is now my hope? as for my hope, who shall see it? + +18:017:016 They shall go down to the bars of the pit, when our rest + together is in the dust. + +18:018:001 Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said, + +18:018:002 How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and + afterwards we will speak. + +18:018:003 Wherefore are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your + sight? + +18:018:004 He teareth himself in his anger: shall the earth be forsaken + for thee? and shall the rock be removed out of his place? + +18:018:005 Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark + of his fire shall not shine. + +18:018:006 The light shall be dark in his tabernacle, and his candle + shall be put out with him. + +18:018:007 The steps of his strength shall be straitened, and his own + counsel shall cast him down. + +18:018:008 For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he walketh upon + a snare. + +18:018:009 The gin shall take him by the heel, and the robber shall + prevail against him. + +18:018:010 The snare is laid for him in the ground, and a trap for him in + the way. + +18:018:011 Terrors shall make him afraid on every side, and shall drive + him to his feet. + +18:018:012 His strength shall be hungerbitten, and destruction shall be + ready at his side. + +18:018:013 It shall devour the strength of his skin: even the firstborn + of death shall devour his strength. + +18:018:014 His confidence shall be rooted out of his tabernacle, and it + shall bring him to the king of terrors. + +18:018:015 It shall dwell in his tabernacle, because it is none of his: + brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation. + +18:018:016 His roots shall be dried up beneath, and above shall his + branch be cut off. + +18:018:017 His remembrance shall perish from the earth, and he shall have + no name in the street. + +18:018:018 He shall be driven from light into darkness, and chased out of + the world. + +18:018:019 He shall neither have son nor nephew among his people, nor any + remaining in his dwellings. + +18:018:020 They that come after him shall be astonied at his day, as they + that went before were affrighted. + +18:018:021 Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the + place of him that knoweth not God. + +18:019:001 Then Job answered and said, + +18:019:002 How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with + words? + +18:019:003 These ten times have ye reproached me: ye are not ashamed that + ye make yourselves strange to me. + +18:019:004 And be it indeed that I have erred, mine error remaineth with + myself. + +18:019:005 If indeed ye will magnify yourselves against me, and plead + against me my reproach: + +18:019:006 Know now that God hath overthrown me, and hath compassed me + with his net. + +18:019:007 Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard: I cry aloud, + but there is no judgment. + +18:019:008 He hath fenced up my way that I cannot pass, and he hath set + darkness in my paths. + +18:019:009 He hath stripped me of my glory, and taken the crown from my + head. + +18:019:010 He hath destroyed me on every side, and I am gone: and mine + hope hath he removed like a tree. + +18:019:011 He hath also kindled his wrath against me, and he counteth me + unto him as one of his enemies. + +18:019:012 His troops come together, and raise up their way against me, + and encamp round about my tabernacle. + +18:019:013 He hath put my brethren far from me, and mine acquaintance are + verily estranged from me. + +18:019:014 My kinsfolk have failed, and my familiar friends have + forgotten me. + +18:019:015 They that dwell in mine house, and my maids, count me for a + stranger: I am an alien in their sight. + +18:019:016 I called my servant, and he gave me no answer; I intreated him + with my mouth. + +18:019:017 My breath is strange to my wife, though I intreated for the + children's sake of mine own body. + +18:019:018 Yea, young children despised me; I arose, and they spake + against me. + +18:019:019 All my inward friends abhorred me: and they whom I loved are + turned against me. + +18:019:020 My bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh, and I am escaped + with the skin of my teeth. + +18:019:021 Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends; for the + hand of God hath touched me. + +18:019:022 Why do ye persecute me as God, and are not satisfied with my + flesh? + +18:019:023 Oh that my words were now written! oh that they were printed + in a book! + +18:019:024 That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock + for ever! + +18:019:025 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at + the latter day upon the earth: + +18:019:026 And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my + flesh shall I see God: + +18:019:027 Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and + not another; though my reins be consumed within me. + +18:019:028 But ye should say, Why persecute we him, seeing the root of + the matter is found in me? + +18:019:029 Be ye afraid of the sword: for wrath bringeth the punishments + of the sword, that ye may know there is a judgment. + +18:020:001 Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said, + +18:020:002 Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I + make haste. + +18:020:003 I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my + understanding causeth me to answer. + +18:020:004 Knowest thou not this of old, since man was placed upon earth, + +18:020:005 That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the + hypocrite but for a moment? + +18:020:006 Though his excellency mount up to the heavens, and his head + reach unto the clouds; + +18:020:007 Yet he shall perish for ever like his own dung: they which + have seen him shall say, Where is he? + +18:020:008 He shall fly away as a dream, and shall not be found: yea, he + shall be chased away as a vision of the night. + +18:020:009 The eye also which saw him shall see him no more; neither + shall his place any more behold him. + +18:020:010 His children shall seek to please the poor, and his hands + shall restore their goods. + +18:020:011 His bones are full of the sin of his youth, which shall lie + down with him in the dust. + +18:020:012 Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, though he hide it + under his tongue; + +18:020:013 Though he spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still + within his mouth: + +18:020:014 Yet his meat in his bowels is turned, it is the gall of asps + within him. + +18:020:015 He hath swallowed down riches, and he shall vomit them up + again: God shall cast them out of his belly. + +18:020:016 He shall suck the poison of asps: the viper's tongue shall + slay him. + +18:020:017 He shall not see the rivers, the floods, the brooks of honey + and butter. + +18:020:018 That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not + swallow it down: according to his substance shall the + restitution be, and he shall not rejoice therein. + +18:020:019 Because he hath oppressed and hath forsaken the poor; because + he hath violently taken away an house which he builded not; + +18:020:020 Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not + save of that which he desired. + +18:020:021 There shall none of his meat be left; therefore shall no man + look for his goods. + +18:020:022 In the fulness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits: + every hand of the wicked shall come upon him. + +18:020:023 When he is about to fill his belly, God shall cast the fury of + his wrath upon him, and shall rain it upon him while he is + eating. + +18:020:024 He shall flee from the iron weapon, and the bow of steel shall + strike him through. + +18:020:025 It is drawn, and cometh out of the body; yea, the glittering + sword cometh out of his gall: terrors are upon him. + +18:020:026 All darkness shall be hid in his secret places: a fire not + blown shall consume him; it shall go ill with him that is left + in his tabernacle. + +18:020:027 The heaven shall reveal his iniquity; and the earth shall rise + up against him. + +18:020:028 The increase of his house shall depart, and his goods shall + flow away in the day of his wrath. + +18:020:029 This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage + appointed unto him by God. + +18:021:001 But Job answered and said, + +18:021:002 Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations. + +18:021:003 Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock + on. + +18:021:004 As for me, is my complaint to man? and if it were so, why + should not my spirit be troubled? + +18:021:005 Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth. + +18:021:006 Even when I remember I am afraid, and trembling taketh hold on + my flesh. + +18:021:007 Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in + power? + +18:021:008 Their seed is established in their sight with them, and their + offspring before their eyes. + +18:021:009 Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God + upon them. + +18:021:010 Their bull gendereth, and faileth not; their cow calveth, and + casteth not her calf. + +18:021:011 They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their + children dance. + +18:021:012 They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of + the organ. + +18:021:013 They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to + the grave. + +18:021:014 Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not + the knowledge of thy ways. + +18:021:015 What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what + profit should we have, if we pray unto him? + +18:021:016 Lo, their good is not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked + is far from me. + +18:021:017 How oft is the candle of the wicked put out! and how oft + cometh their destruction upon them! God distributeth sorrows + in his anger. + +18:021:018 They are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the + storm carrieth away. + +18:021:019 God layeth up his iniquity for his children: he rewardeth him, + and he shall know it. + +18:021:020 His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall drink of the + wrath of the Almighty. + +18:021:021 For what pleasure hath he in his house after him, when the + number of his months is cut off in the midst? + +18:021:022 Shall any teach God knowledge? seeing he judgeth those that + are high. + +18:021:023 One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and + quiet. + +18:021:024 His breasts are full of milk, and his bones are moistened with + marrow. + +18:021:025 And another dieth in the bitterness of his soul, and never + eateth with pleasure. + +18:021:026 They shall lie down alike in the dust, and the worms shall + cover them. + +18:021:027 Behold, I know your thoughts, and the devices which ye + wrongfully imagine against me. + +18:021:028 For ye say, Where is the house of the prince? and where are + the dwelling places of the wicked? + +18:021:029 Have ye not asked them that go by the way? and do ye not know + their tokens, + +18:021:030 That the wicked is reserved to the day of destruction? they + shall be brought forth to the day of wrath. + +18:021:031 Who shall declare his way to his face? and who shall repay him + what he hath done? + +18:021:032 Yet shall he be brought to the grave, and shall remain in the + tomb. + +18:021:033 The clods of the valley shall be sweet unto him, and every man + shall draw after him, as there are innumerable before him. + +18:021:034 How then comfort ye me in vain, seeing in your answers there + remaineth falsehood? + +18:022:001 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said, + +18:022:002 Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be + profitable unto himself? + +18:022:003 Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? + or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect? + +18:022:004 Will he reprove thee for fear of thee? will he enter with thee + into judgment? + +18:022:005 Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite? + +18:022:006 For thou hast taken a pledge from thy brother for nought, and + stripped the naked of their clothing. + +18:022:007 Thou hast not given water to the weary to drink, and thou hast + withholden bread from the hungry. + +18:022:008 But as for the mighty man, he had the earth; and the + honourable man dwelt in it. + +18:022:009 Thou hast sent widows away empty, and the arms of the + fatherless have been broken. + +18:022:010 Therefore snares are round about thee, and sudden fear + troubleth thee; + +18:022:011 Or darkness, that thou canst not see; and abundance of waters + cover thee. + +18:022:012 Is not God in the height of heaven? and behold the height of + the stars, how high they are! + +18:022:013 And thou sayest, How doth God know? can he judge through the + dark cloud? + +18:022:014 Thick clouds are a covering to him, that he seeth not; and he + walketh in the circuit of heaven. + +18:022:015 Hast thou marked the old way which wicked men have trodden? + +18:022:016 Which were cut down out of time, whose foundation was + overflown with a flood: + +18:022:017 Which said unto God, Depart from us: and what can the Almighty + do for them? + +18:022:018 Yet he filled their houses with good things: but the counsel + of the wicked is far from me. + +18:022:019 The righteous see it, and are glad: and the innocent laugh + them to scorn. + +18:022:020 Whereas our substance is not cut down, but the remnant of them + the fire consumeth. + +18:022:021 Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good + shall come unto thee. + +18:022:022 Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his + words in thine heart. + +18:022:023 If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou + shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles. + +18:022:024 Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, and the gold of Ophir as + the stones of the brooks. + +18:022:025 Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have + plenty of silver. + +18:022:026 For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and + shalt lift up thy face unto God. + +18:022:027 Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, + and thou shalt pay thy vows. + +18:022:028 Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established + unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways. + +18:022:029 When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting + up; and he shall save the humble person. + +18:022:030 He shall deliver the island of the innocent: and it is + delivered by the pureness of thine hands. + +18:023:001 Then Job answered and said, + +18:023:002 Even to day is my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than + my groaning. + +18:023:003 Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even + to his seat! + +18:023:004 I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with + arguments. + +18:023:005 I would know the words which he would answer me, and + understand what he would say unto me. + +18:023:006 Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he + would put strength in me. + +18:023:007 There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be + delivered for ever from my judge. + +18:023:008 Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I + cannot perceive him: + +18:023:009 On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: + he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him: + +18:023:010 But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I + shall come forth as gold. + +18:023:011 My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not + declined. + +18:023:012 Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I + have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary + food. + +18:023:013 But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul + desireth, even that he doeth. + +18:023:014 For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many + such things are with him. + +18:023:015 Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am + afraid of him. + +18:023:016 For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me: + +18:023:017 Because I was not cut off before the darkness, neither hath he + covered the darkness from my face. + +18:024:001 Why, seeing times are not hidden from the Almighty, do they + that know him not see his days? + +18:024:002 Some remove the landmarks; they violently take away flocks, + and feed thereof. + +18:024:003 They drive away the ass of the fatherless, they take the + widow's ox for a pledge. + +18:024:004 They turn the needy out of the way: the poor of the earth hide + themselves together. + +18:024:005 Behold, as wild asses in the desert, go they forth to their + work; rising betimes for a prey: the wilderness yieldeth food + for them and for their children. + +18:024:006 They reap every one his corn in the field: and they gather the + vintage of the wicked. + +18:024:007 They cause the naked to lodge without clothing, that they have + no covering in the cold. + +18:024:008 They are wet with the showers of the mountains, and embrace + the rock for want of a shelter. + +18:024:009 They pluck the fatherless from the breast, and take a pledge + of the poor. + +18:024:010 They cause him to go naked without clothing, and they take + away the sheaf from the hungry; + +18:024:011 Which make oil within their walls, and tread their + winepresses, and suffer thirst. + +18:024:012 Men groan from out of the city, and the soul of the wounded + crieth out: yet God layeth not folly to them. + +18:024:013 They are of those that rebel against the light; they know not + the ways thereof, nor abide in the paths thereof. + +18:024:014 The murderer rising with the light killeth the poor and needy, + and in the night is as a thief. + +18:024:015 The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, + saying, No eye shall see me: and disguiseth his face. + +18:024:016 In the dark they dig through houses, which they had marked for + themselves in the daytime: they know not the light. + +18:024:017 For the morning is to them even as the shadow of death: if one + know them, they are in the terrors of the shadow of death. + +18:024:018 He is swift as the waters; their portion is cursed in the + earth: he beholdeth not the way of the vineyards. + +18:024:019 Drought and heat consume the snow waters: so doth the grave + those which have sinned. + +18:024:020 The womb shall forget him; the worm shall feed sweetly on him; + he shall be no more remembered; and wickedness shall be broken + as a tree. + +18:024:021 He evil entreateth the barren that beareth not: and doeth not + good to the widow. + +18:024:022 He draweth also the mighty with his power: he riseth up, and + no man is sure of life. + +18:024:023 Though it be given him to be in safety, whereon he resteth; + yet his eyes are upon their ways. + +18:024:024 They are exalted for a little while, but are gone and brought + low; they are taken out of the way as all other, and cut off + as the tops of the ears of corn. + +18:024:025 And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar, and make my + speech nothing worth? + +18:025:001 Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said, + +18:025:002 Dominion and fear are with him, he maketh peace in his high + places. + +18:025:003 Is there any number of his armies? and upon whom doth not his + light arise? + +18:025:004 How then can man be justified with God? or how can he be clean + that is born of a woman? + +18:025:005 Behold even to the moon, and it shineth not; yea, the stars + are not pure in his sight. + +18:025:006 How much less man, that is a worm? and the son of man, which + is a worm? + +18:026:001 But Job answered and said, + +18:026:002 How hast thou helped him that is without power? how savest + thou the arm that hath no strength? + +18:026:003 How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom? and how hast + thou plentifully declared the thing as it is? + +18:026:004 To whom hast thou uttered words? and whose spirit came from + thee? + +18:026:005 Dead things are formed from under the waters, and the + inhabitants thereof. + +18:026:006 Hell is naked before him, and destruction hath no covering. + +18:026:007 He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth + the earth upon nothing. + +18:026:008 He bindeth up the waters in his thick clouds; and the cloud is + not rent under them. + +18:026:009 He holdeth back the face of his throne, and spreadeth his + cloud upon it. + +18:026:010 He hath compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and + night come to an end. + +18:026:011 The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his + reproof. + +18:026:012 He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding + he smiteth through the proud. + +18:026:013 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath + formed the crooked serpent. + +18:026:014 Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is + heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand? + +18:027:001 Moreover Job continued his parable, and said, + +18:027:002 As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment; and the + Almighty, who hath vexed my soul; + +18:027:003 All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in + my nostrils; + +18:027:004 My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter + deceit. + +18:027:005 God forbid that I should justify you: till I die I will not + remove mine integrity from me. + +18:027:006 My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart + shall not reproach me so long as I live. + +18:027:007 Let mine enemy be as the wicked, and he that riseth up against + me as the unrighteous. + +18:027:008 For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, + when God taketh away his soul? + +18:027:009 Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh upon him? + +18:027:010 Will he delight himself in the Almighty? will he always call + upon God? + +18:027:011 I will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the + Almighty will I not conceal. + +18:027:012 Behold, all ye yourselves have seen it; why then are ye thus + altogether vain? + +18:027:013 This is the portion of a wicked man with God, and the heritage + of oppressors, which they shall receive of the Almighty. + +18:027:014 If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword: and his + offspring shall not be satisfied with bread. + +18:027:015 Those that remain of him shall be buried in death: and his + widows shall not weep. + +18:027:016 Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as + the clay; + +18:027:017 He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the + innocent shall divide the silver. + +18:027:018 He buildeth his house as a moth, and as a booth that the + keeper maketh. + +18:027:019 The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he + openeth his eyes, and he is not. + +18:027:020 Terrors take hold on him as waters, a tempest stealeth him + away in the night. + +18:027:021 The east wind carrieth him away, and he departeth: and as a + storm hurleth him out of his place. + +18:027:022 For God shall cast upon him, and not spare: he would fain flee + out of his hand. + +18:027:023 Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of + his place. + +18:028:001 Surely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold + where they fine it. + +18:028:002 Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten out of the + stone. + +18:028:003 He setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out all + perfection: the stones of darkness, and the shadow of death. + +18:028:004 The flood breaketh out from the inhabitant; even the waters + forgotten of the foot: they are dried up, they are gone away + from men. + +18:028:005 As for the earth, out of it cometh bread: and under it is + turned up as it were fire. + +18:028:006 The stones of it are the place of sapphires: and it hath dust + of gold. + +18:028:007 There is a path which no fowl knoweth, and which the vulture's + eye hath not seen: + +18:028:008 The lion's whelps have not trodden it, nor the fierce lion + passed by it. + +18:028:009 He putteth forth his hand upon the rock; he overturneth the + mountains by the roots. + +18:028:010 He cutteth out rivers among the rocks; and his eye seeth every + precious thing. + +18:028:011 He bindeth the floods from overflowing; and the thing that is + hid bringeth he forth to light. + +18:028:012 But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of + understanding? + +18:028:013 Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the + land of the living. + +18:028:014 The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not + with me. + +18:028:015 It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed + for the price thereof. + +18:028:016 It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious + onyx, or the sapphire. + +18:028:017 The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of + it shall not be for jewels of fine gold. + +18:028:018 No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price + of wisdom is above rubies. + +18:028:019 The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be + valued with pure gold. + +18:028:020 Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of + understanding? + +18:028:021 Seeing it is hid from the eyes of all living, and kept close + from the fowls of the air. + +18:028:022 Destruction and death say, We have heard the fame thereof with + our ears. + +18:028:023 God understandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place + thereof. + +18:028:024 For he looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth under the + whole heaven; + +18:028:025 To make the weight for the winds; and he weigheth the waters + by measure. + +18:028:026 When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the + lightning of the thunder: + +18:028:027 Then did he see it, and declare it; he prepared it, yea, and + searched it out. + +18:028:028 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is + wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. + +18:029:001 Moreover Job continued his parable, and said, + +18:029:002 Oh that I were as in months past, as in the days when God + preserved me; + +18:029:003 When his candle shined upon my head, and when by his light I + walked through darkness; + +18:029:004 As I was in the days of my youth, when the secret of God was + upon my tabernacle; + +18:029:005 When the Almighty was yet with me, when my children were about + me; + +18:029:006 When I washed my steps with butter, and the rock poured me out + rivers of oil; + +18:029:007 When I went out to the gate through the city, when I prepared + my seat in the street! + +18:029:008 The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the aged arose, + and stood up. + +18:029:009 The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their + mouth. + +18:029:010 The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the + roof of their mouth. + +18:029:011 When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye + saw me, it gave witness to me: + +18:029:012 Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, + and him that had none to help him. + +18:029:013 The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and + I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy. + +18:029:014 I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as + a robe and a diadem. + +18:029:015 I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame. + +18:029:016 I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I + searched out. + +18:029:017 And I brake the jaws of the wicked, and plucked the spoil out + of his teeth. + +18:029:018 Then I said, I shall die in my nest, and I shall multiply my + days as the sand. + +18:029:019 My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all + night upon my branch. + +18:029:020 My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand. + +18:029:021 Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my + counsel. + +18:029:022 After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped + upon them. + +18:029:023 And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their + mouth wide as for the latter rain. + +18:029:024 If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of + my countenance they cast not down. + +18:029:025 I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in + the army, as one that comforteth the mourners. + +18:030:001 But now they that are younger than I have me in derision, + whose fathers I would have disdained to have set with the dogs + of my flock. + +18:030:002 Yea, whereto might the strength of their hands profit me, in + whom old age was perished? + +18:030:003 For want and famine they were solitary; fleeing into the + wilderness in former time desolate and waste. + +18:030:004 Who cut up mallows by the bushes, and juniper roots for their + meat. + +18:030:005 They were driven forth from among men, (they cried after them + as after a thief;) + +18:030:006 To dwell in the cliffs of the valleys, in caves of the earth, + and in the rocks. + +18:030:007 Among the bushes they brayed; under the nettles they were + gathered together. + +18:030:008 They were children of fools, yea, children of base men: they + were viler than the earth. + +18:030:009 And now am I their song, yea, I am their byword. + +18:030:010 They abhor me, they flee far from me, and spare not to spit in + my face. + +18:030:011 Because he hath loosed my cord, and afflicted me, they have + also let loose the bridle before me. + +18:030:012 Upon my right hand rise the youth; they push away my feet, and + they raise up against me the ways of their destruction. + +18:030:013 They mar my path, they set forward my calamity, they have no + helper. + +18:030:014 They came upon me as a wide breaking in of waters: in the + desolation they rolled themselves upon me. + +18:030:015 Terrors are turned upon me: they pursue my soul as the wind: + and my welfare passeth away as a cloud. + +18:030:016 And now my soul is poured out upon me; the days of affliction + have taken hold upon me. + +18:030:017 My bones are pierced in me in the night season: and my sinews + take no rest. + +18:030:018 By the great force of my disease is my garment changed: it + bindeth me about as the collar of my coat. + +18:030:019 He hath cast me into the mire, and I am become like dust and + ashes. + +18:030:020 I cry unto thee, and thou dost not hear me: I stand up, and + thou regardest me not. + +18:030:021 Thou art become cruel to me: with thy strong hand thou + opposest thyself against me. + +18:030:022 Thou liftest me up to the wind; thou causest me to ride upon + it, and dissolvest my substance. + +18:030:023 For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house + appointed for all living. + +18:030:024 Howbeit he will not stretch out his hand to the grave, though + they cry in his destruction. + +18:030:025 Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? was not my soul + grieved for the poor? + +18:030:026 When I looked for good, then evil came unto me: and when I + waited for light, there came darkness. + +18:030:027 My bowels boiled, and rested not: the days of affliction + prevented me. + +18:030:028 I went mourning without the sun: I stood up, and I cried in + the congregation. + +18:030:029 I am a brother to dragons, and a companion to owls. + +18:030:030 My skin is black upon me, and my bones are burned with heat. + +18:030:031 My harp also is turned to mourning, and my organ into the + voice of them that weep. + +18:031:001 I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon + a maid? + +18:031:002 For what portion of God is there from above? and what + inheritance of the Almighty from on high? + +18:031:003 Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to + the workers of iniquity? + +18:031:004 Doth not he see my ways, and count all my steps? + +18:031:005 If I have walked with vanity, or if my foot hath hasted to + deceit; + +18:031:006 Let me be weighed in an even balance that God may know mine + integrity. + +18:031:007 If my step hath turned out of the way, and mine heart walked + after mine eyes, and if any blot hath cleaved to mine hands; + +18:031:008 Then let me sow, and let another eat; yea, let my offspring be + rooted out. + +18:031:009 If mine heart have been deceived by a woman, or if I have laid + wait at my neighbour's door; + +18:031:010 Then let my wife grind unto another, and let others bow down + upon her. + +18:031:011 For this is an heinous crime; yea, it is an iniquity to be + punished by the judges. + +18:031:012 For it is a fire that consumeth to destruction, and would root + out all mine increase. + +18:031:013 If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my + maidservant, when they contended with me; + +18:031:014 What then shall I do when God riseth up? and when he visiteth, + what shall I answer him? + +18:031:015 Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one + fashion us in the womb? + +18:031:016 If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused + the eyes of the widow to fail; + +18:031:017 Or have eaten my morsel myself alone, and the fatherless hath + not eaten thereof; + +18:031:018 (For from my youth he was brought up with me, as with a + father, and I have guided her from my mother's womb;) + +18:031:019 If I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or any poor + without covering; + +18:031:020 If his loins have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed + with the fleece of my sheep; + +18:031:021 If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, when I saw + my help in the gate: + +18:031:022 Then let mine arm fall from my shoulder blade, and mine arm be + broken from the bone. + +18:031:023 For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of + his highness I could not endure. + +18:031:024 If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, + Thou art my confidence; + +18:031:025 If I rejoice because my wealth was great, and because mine + hand had gotten much; + +18:031:026 If I beheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking in + brightness; + +18:031:027 And my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath + kissed my hand: + +18:031:028 This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge: for I + should have denied the God that is above. + +18:031:029 If I rejoice at the destruction of him that hated me, or + lifted up myself when evil found him: + +18:031:030 Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to + his soul. + +18:031:031 If the men of my tabernacle said not, Oh that we had of his + flesh! we cannot be satisfied. + +18:031:032 The stranger did not lodge in the street: but I opened my + doors to the traveller. + +18:031:033 If I covered my transgressions as Adam, by hiding mine + iniquity in my bosom: + +18:031:034 Did I fear a great multitude, or did the contempt of families + terrify me, that I kept silence, and went not out of the door? + +18:031:035 Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the + Almighty would answer me, and that mine adversary had written + a book. + +18:031:036 Surely I would take it upon my shoulder, and bind it as a + crown to me. + +18:031:037 I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince + would I go near unto him. + +18:031:038 If my land cry against me, or that the furrows likewise + thereof complain; + +18:031:039 If I have eaten the fruits thereof without money, or have + caused the owners thereof to lose their life: + +18:031:040 Let thistles grow instead of wheat, and cockle instead of + barley. The words of Job are ended. + +18:032:001 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was + righteous in his own eyes. + +18:032:002 Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the + Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath + kindled, because he justified himself rather than God. + +18:032:003 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because + they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job. + +18:032:004 Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were + elder than he. + +18:032:005 When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these + three men, then his wrath was kindled. + +18:032:006 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I + am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and + durst not shew you mine opinion. + +18:032:007 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach + wisdom. + +18:032:008 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the + Almighty giveth them understanding. + +18:032:009 Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand + judgment. + +18:032:010 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine + opinion. + +18:032:011 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, + whilst ye searched out what to say. + +18:032:012 Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you + that convinced Job, or that answered his words: + +18:032:013 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth + him down, not man. + +18:032:014 Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I + answer him with your speeches. + +18:032:015 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off + speaking. + +18:032:016 When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and + answered no more;) + +18:032:017 I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine + opinion. + +18:032:018 For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me. + +18:032:019 Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to + burst like new bottles. + +18:032:020 I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and + answer. + +18:032:021 Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let + me give flattering titles unto man. + +18:032:022 For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker + would soon take me away. + +18:033:001 Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to + all my words. + +18:033:002 Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in + my mouth. + +18:033:003 My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips + shall utter knowledge clearly. + +18:033:004 The spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty + hath given me life. + +18:033:005 If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, + stand up. + +18:033:006 Behold, I am according to thy wish in God's stead: I also am + formed out of the clay. + +18:033:007 Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my + hand be heavy upon thee. + +18:033:008 Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the + voice of thy words, saying, + +18:033:009 I am clean without transgression, I am innocent; neither is + there iniquity in me. + +18:033:010 Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for + his enemy, + +18:033:011 He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths. + +18:033:012 Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that + God is greater than man. + +18:033:013 Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of + any of his matters. + +18:033:014 For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. + +18:033:015 In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth + upon men, in slumberings upon the bed; + +18:033:016 Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their + instruction, + +18:033:017 That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from + man. + +18:033:018 He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from + perishing by the sword. + +18:033:019 He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude + of his bones with strong pain: + +18:033:020 So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat. + +18:033:021 His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his + bones that were not seen stick out. + +18:033:022 Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the + destroyers. + +18:033:023 If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a + thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness: + +18:033:024 Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from + going down to the pit: I have found a ransom. + +18:033:025 His flesh shall be fresher than a child's: he shall return to + the days of his youth: + +18:033:026 He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: + and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto + man his righteousness. + +18:033:027 He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and + perverted that which was right, and it profited me not; + +18:033:028 He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life + shall see the light. + +18:033:029 Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes with man, + +18:033:030 To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with + the light of the living. + +18:033:031 Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will + speak. + +18:033:032 If thou hast anything to say, answer me: speak, for I desire + to justify thee. + +18:033:033 If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach + thee wisdom. + +18:034:001 Furthermore Elihu answered and said, + +18:034:002 Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that + have knowledge. + +18:034:003 For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat. + +18:034:004 Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what + is good. + +18:034:005 For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my + judgment. + +18:034:006 Should I lie against my right? my wound is incurable without + transgression. + +18:034:007 What man is like Job, who drinketh up scorning like water? + +18:034:008 Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and + walketh with wicked men. + +18:034:009 For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should + delight himself with God. + +18:034:010 Therefore hearken unto me ye men of understanding: far be it + from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, + that he should commit iniquity. + +18:034:011 For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause + every man to find according to his ways. + +18:034:012 Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the + Almighty pervert judgment. + +18:034:013 Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath + disposed the whole world? + +18:034:014 If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his + spirit and his breath; + +18:034:015 All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto + dust. + +18:034:016 If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the + voice of my words. + +18:034:017 Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn + him that is most just? + +18:034:018 Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, + Ye are ungodly? + +18:034:019 How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of + princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they + all are the work of his hands. + +18:034:020 In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled + at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away + without hand. + +18:034:021 For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his + goings. + +18:034:022 There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers + of iniquity may hide themselves. + +18:034:023 For he will not lay upon man more than right; that he should + enter into judgment with God. + +18:034:024 He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set + others in their stead. + +18:034:025 Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth them in + the night, so that they are destroyed. + +18:034:026 He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others; + +18:034:027 Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any + of his ways: + +18:034:028 So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and + he heareth the cry of the afflicted. + +18:034:029 When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when + he hideth his face, who then can behold him? whether it be + done against a nation, or against a man only: + +18:034:030 That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared. + +18:034:031 Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne + chastisement, I will not offend any more: + +18:034:032 That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I + will do no more. + +18:034:033 Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, + whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: + therefore speak what thou knowest. + +18:034:034 Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken + unto me. + +18:034:035 Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without + wisdom. + +18:034:036 My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end because of his + answers for wicked men. + +18:034:037 For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth his hands + among us, and multiplieth his words against God. + +18:035:001 Elihu spake moreover, and said, + +18:035:002 Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My + righteousness is more than God's? + +18:035:003 For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? and, + What profit shall I have, if I be cleansed from my sin? + +18:035:004 I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee. + +18:035:005 Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds which + are higher than thou. + +18:035:006 If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or if thy + transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him? + +18:035:007 If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth + he of thine hand? + +18:035:008 Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art; and thy + righteousness may profit the son of man. + +18:035:009 By reason of the multitude of oppressions they make the + oppressed to cry: they cry out by reason of the arm of the + mighty. + +18:035:010 But none saith, Where is God my maker, who giveth songs in the + night; + +18:035:011 Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh + us wiser than the fowls of heaven? + +18:035:012 There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride + of evil men. + +18:035:013 Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty + regard it. + +18:035:014 Although thou sayest thou shalt not see him, yet judgment is + before him; therefore trust thou in him. + +18:035:015 But now, because it is not so, he hath visited in his anger; + yet he knoweth it not in great extremity: + +18:035:016 Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth + words without knowledge. + +18:036:001 Elihu also proceeded, and said, + +18:036:002 Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that I have yet to + speak on God's behalf. + +18:036:003 I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe + righteousness to my Maker. + +18:036:004 For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in + knowledge is with thee. + +18:036:005 Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in + strength and wisdom. + +18:036:006 He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to + the poor. + +18:036:007 He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings + are they on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, + and they are exalted. + +18:036:008 And if they be bound in fetters, and be holden in cords of + affliction; + +18:036:009 Then he sheweth them their work, and their transgressions that + they have exceeded. + +18:036:010 He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that + they return from iniquity. + +18:036:011 If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in + prosperity, and their years in pleasures. + +18:036:012 But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they + shall die without knowledge. + +18:036:013 But the hypocrites in heart heap up wrath: they cry not when + he bindeth them. + +18:036:014 They die in youth, and their life is among the unclean. + +18:036:015 He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their + ears in oppression. + +18:036:016 Even so would he have removed thee out of the strait into a + broad place, where there is no straitness; and that which + should be set on thy table should be full of fatness. + +18:036:017 But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment + and justice take hold on thee. + +18:036:018 Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his + stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee. + +18:036:019 Will he esteem thy riches? no, not gold, nor all the forces of + strength. + +18:036:020 Desire not the night, when people are cut off in their place. + +18:036:021 Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen + rather than affliction. + +18:036:022 Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him? + +18:036:023 Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast + wrought iniquity? + +18:036:024 Remember that thou magnify his work, which men behold. + +18:036:025 Every man may see it; man may behold it afar off. + +18:036:026 Behold, God is great, and we know him not, neither can the + number of his years be searched out. + +18:036:027 For he maketh small the drops of water: they pour down rain + according to the vapour thereof: + +18:036:028 Which the clouds do drop and distil upon man abundantly. + +18:036:029 Also can any understand the spreadings of the clouds, or the + noise of his tabernacle? + +18:036:030 Behold, he spreadeth his light upon it, and covereth the + bottom of the sea. + +18:036:031 For by them judgeth he the people; he giveth meat in + abundance. + +18:036:032 With clouds he covereth the light; and commandeth it not to + shine by the cloud that cometh betwixt. + +18:036:033 The noise thereof sheweth concerning it, the cattle also + concerning the vapour. + +18:037:001 At this also my heart trembleth, and is moved out of his + place. + +18:037:002 Hear attentively the noise of his voice, and the sound that + goeth out of his mouth. + +18:037:003 He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto + the ends of the earth. + +18:037:004 After it a voice roareth: he thundereth with the voice of his + excellency; and he will not stay them when his voice is heard. + +18:037:005 God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth + he, which we cannot comprehend. + +18:037:006 For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to + the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength. + +18:037:007 He sealeth up the hand of every man; that all men may know his + work. + +18:037:008 Then the beasts go into dens, and remain in their places. + +18:037:009 Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the + north. + +18:037:010 By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the + waters is straitened. + +18:037:011 Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth + his bright cloud: + +18:037:012 And it is turned round about by his counsels: that they may do + whatsoever he commandeth them upon the face of the world in + the earth. + +18:037:013 He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his + land, or for mercy. + +18:037:014 Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the + wondrous works of God. + +18:037:015 Dost thou know when God disposed them, and caused the light of + his cloud to shine? + +18:037:016 Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous + works of him which is perfect in knowledge? + +18:037:017 How thy garments are warm, when he quieteth the earth by the + south wind? + +18:037:018 Hast thou with him spread out the sky, which is strong, and as + a molten looking glass? + +18:037:019 Teach us what we shall say unto him; for we cannot order our + speech by reason of darkness. + +18:037:020 Shall it be told him that I speak? if a man speak, surely he + shall be swallowed up. + +18:037:021 And now men see not the bright light which is in the clouds: + but the wind passeth, and cleanseth them. + +18:037:022 Fair weather cometh out of the north: with God is terrible + majesty. + +18:037:023 Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent + in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will + not afflict. + +18:037:024 Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise + of heart. + +18:038:001 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said, + +18:038:002 Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge? + +18:038:003 Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, + and answer thou me. + +18:038:004 Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? + declare, if thou hast understanding. + +18:038:005 Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who + hath stretched the line upon it? + +18:038:006 Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid + the corner stone thereof; + +18:038:007 When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God + shouted for joy? + +18:038:008 Or who shut up the sea with doors, when it brake forth, as if + it had issued out of the womb? + +18:038:009 When I made the cloud the garment thereof, and thick darkness + a swaddlingband for it, + +18:038:010 And brake up for it my decreed place, and set bars and doors, + +18:038:011 And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here + shall thy proud waves be stayed? + +18:038:012 Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days; and caused the + dayspring to know his place; + +18:038:013 That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, that the + wicked might be shaken out of it? + +18:038:014 It is turned as clay to the seal; and they stand as a garment. + +18:038:015 And from the wicked their light is withholden, and the high + arm shall be broken. + +18:038:016 Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? or hast thou + walked in the search of the depth? + +18:038:017 Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou + seen the doors of the shadow of death? + +18:038:018 Hast thou perceived the breadth of the earth? declare if thou + knowest it all. + +18:038:019 Where is the way where light dwelleth? and as for darkness, + where is the place thereof, + +18:038:020 That thou shouldest take it to the bound thereof, and that + thou shouldest know the paths to the house thereof? + +18:038:021 Knowest thou it, because thou wast then born? or because the + number of thy days is great? + +18:038:022 Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? or hast thou + seen the treasures of the hail, + +18:038:023 Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the + day of battle and war? + +18:038:024 By what way is the light parted, which scattereth the east + wind upon the earth? + +18:038:025 Who hath divided a watercourse for the overflowing of waters, + or a way for the lightning of thunder; + +18:038:026 To cause it to rain on the earth, where no man is; on the + wilderness, wherein there is no man; + +18:038:027 To satisfy the desolate and waste ground; and to cause the bud + of the tender herb to spring forth? + +18:038:028 Hath the rain a father? or who hath begotten the drops of dew? + +18:038:029 Out of whose womb came the ice? and the hoary frost of heaven, + who hath gendered it? + +18:038:030 The waters are hid as with a stone, and the face of the deep + is frozen. + +18:038:031 Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the + bands of Orion? + +18:038:032 Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? or canst thou + guide Arcturus with his sons? + +18:038:033 Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven? canst thou set the + dominion thereof in the earth? + +18:038:034 Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, that abundance of + waters may cover thee? + +18:038:035 Canst thou send lightnings, that they may go and say unto + thee, Here we are? + +18:038:036 Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given + understanding to the heart? + +18:038:037 Who can number the clouds in wisdom? or who can stay the + bottles of heaven, + +18:038:038 When the dust groweth into hardness, and the clods cleave fast + together? + +18:038:039 Wilt thou hunt the prey for the lion? or fill the appetite of + the young lions, + +18:038:040 When they couch in their dens, and abide in the covert to lie + in wait? + +18:038:041 Who provideth for the raven his food? when his young ones cry + unto God, they wander for lack of meat. + +18:039:001 Knowest thou the time when the wild goats of the rock bring + forth? or canst thou mark when the hinds do calve? + +18:039:002 Canst thou number the months that they fulfil? or knowest thou + the time when they bring forth? + +18:039:003 They bow themselves, they bring forth their young ones, they + cast out their sorrows. + +18:039:004 Their young ones are in good liking, they grow up with corn; + they go forth, and return not unto them. + +18:039:005 Who hath sent out the wild ass free? or who hath loosed the + bands of the wild ass? + +18:039:006 Whose house I have made the wilderness, and the barren land + his dwellings. + +18:039:007 He scorneth the multitude of the city, neither regardeth he + the crying of the driver. + +18:039:008 The range of the mountains is his pasture, and he searcheth + after every green thing. + +18:039:009 Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee, or abide by thy + crib? + +18:039:010 Canst thou bind the unicorn with his band in the furrow? or + will he harrow the valleys after thee? + +18:039:011 Wilt thou trust him, because his strength is great? or wilt + thou leave thy labour to him? + +18:039:012 Wilt thou believe him, that he will bring home thy seed, and + gather it into thy barn? + +18:039:013 Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and + feathers unto the ostrich? + +18:039:014 Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, and warmeth them in dust, + +18:039:015 And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wild + beast may break them. + +18:039:016 She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were + not her's: her labour is in vain without fear; + +18:039:017 Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he + imparted to her understanding. + +18:039:018 What time she lifteth up herself on high, she scorneth the + horse and his rider. + +18:039:019 Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck + with thunder? + +18:039:020 Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his + nostrils is terrible. + +18:039:021 He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he + goeth on to meet the armed men. + +18:039:022 He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he + back from the sword. + +18:039:023 The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the + shield. + +18:039:024 He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither + believeth he that it is the sound of the trumpet. + +18:039:025 He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the + battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the + shouting. + +18:039:026 Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, and stretch her wings toward + the south? + +18:039:027 Doth the eagle mount up at thy command, and make her nest on + high? + +18:039:028 She dwelleth and abideth on the rock, upon the crag of the + rock, and the strong place. + +18:039:029 From thence she seeketh the prey, and her eyes behold afar + off. + +18:039:030 Her young ones also suck up blood: and where the slain are, + there is she. + +18:040:001 Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said, + +18:040:002 Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he + that reproveth God, let him answer it. + +18:040:003 Then Job answered the LORD, and said, + +18:040:004 Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine + hand upon my mouth. + +18:040:005 Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I + will proceed no further. + +18:040:006 Then answered the LORD unto Job out of the whirlwind, and + said, + +18:040:007 Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee, and + declare thou unto me. + +18:040:008 Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, + that thou mayest be righteous? + +18:040:009 Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice + like him? + +18:040:010 Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array + thyself with glory and beauty. + +18:040:011 Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath: and behold every one that + is proud, and abase him. + +18:040:012 Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread + down the wicked in their place. + +18:040:013 Hide them in the dust together; and bind their faces in + secret. + +18:040:014 Then will I also confess unto thee that thine own right hand + can save thee. + +18:040:015 Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass + as an ox. + +18:040:016 Lo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the + navel of his belly. + +18:040:017 He moveth his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are + wrapped together. + +18:040:018 His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like + bars of iron. + +18:040:019 He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make + his sword to approach unto him. + +18:040:020 Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the + beasts of the field play. + +18:040:021 He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and + fens. + +18:040:022 The shady trees cover him with their shadow; the willows of + the brook compass him about. + +18:040:023 Behold, he drinketh up a river, and hasteth not: he trusteth + that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth. + +18:040:024 He taketh it with his eyes: his nose pierceth through snares. + +18:041:001 Canst thou draw out leviathan with an hook? or his tongue with + a cord which thou lettest down? + +18:041:002 Canst thou put an hook into his nose? or bore his jaw through + with a thorn? + +18:041:003 Will he make many supplications unto thee? will he speak soft + words unto thee? + +18:041:004 Will he make a covenant with thee? wilt thou take him for a + servant for ever? + +18:041:005 Wilt thou play with him as with a bird? or wilt thou bind him + for thy maidens? + +18:041:006 Shall the companions make a banquet of him? shall they part + him among the merchants? + +18:041:007 Canst thou fill his skin with barbed irons? or his head with + fish spears? + +18:041:008 Lay thine hand upon him, remember the battle, do no more. + +18:041:009 Behold, the hope of him is in vain: shall not one be cast down + even at the sight of him? + +18:041:010 None is so fierce that dare stir him up: who then is able to + stand before me? + +18:041:011 Who hath prevented me, that I should repay him? whatsoever is + under the whole heaven is mine. + +18:041:012 I will not conceal his parts, nor his power, nor his comely + proportion. + +18:041:013 Who can discover the face of his garment? or who can come to + him with his double bridle? + +18:041:014 Who can open the doors of his face? his teeth are terrible + round about. + +18:041:015 His scales are his pride, shut up together as with a close + seal. + +18:041:016 One is so near to another, that no air can come between them. + +18:041:017 They are joined one to another, they stick together, that they + cannot be sundered. + +18:041:018 By his neesings a light doth shine, and his eyes are like the + eyelids of the morning. + +18:041:019 Out of his mouth go burning lamps, and sparks of fire leap + out. + +18:041:020 Out of his nostrils goeth smoke, as out of a seething pot or + caldron. + +18:041:021 His breath kindleth coals, and a flame goeth out of his mouth. + +18:041:022 In his neck remaineth strength, and sorrow is turned into joy + before him. + +18:041:023 The flakes of his flesh are joined together: they are firm in + themselves; they cannot be moved. + +18:041:024 His heart is as firm as a stone; yea, as hard as a piece of + the nether millstone. + +18:041:025 When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason + of breakings they purify themselves. + +18:041:026 The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the spear, + the dart, nor the habergeon. + +18:041:027 He esteemeth iron as straw, and brass as rotten wood. + +18:041:028 The arrow cannot make him flee: slingstones are turned with + him into stubble. + +18:041:029 Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a + spear. + +18:041:030 Sharp stones are under him: he spreadeth sharp pointed things + upon the mire. + +18:041:031 He maketh the deep to boil like a pot: he maketh the sea like + a pot of ointment. + +18:041:032 He maketh a path to shine after him; one would think the deep + to be hoary. + +18:041:033 Upon earth there is not his like, who is made without fear. + +18:041:034 He beholdeth all high things: he is a king over all the + children of pride. + +18:042:001 Then Job answered the LORD, and said, + +18:042:002 I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can + be withholden from thee. + +18:042:003 Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore + have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for + me, which I knew not. + +18:042:004 Hear, I beseech thee, and I will speak: I will demand of thee, + and declare thou unto me. + +18:042:005 I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine + eye seeth thee. + +18:042:006 Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes. + +18:042:007 And it was so, that after the LORD had spoken these words unto + Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is + kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have + not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job + hath. + +18:042:008 Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and + go to my servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt + offering; and my servant Job shall pray for you: for him will + I accept: lest I deal with you after your folly, in that ye + have not spoken of me the thing which is right, like my + servant Job. + +18:042:009 So Eliphaz the Temanite and Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the + Naamathite went, and did according as the LORD commanded them: + the LORD also accepted Job. + +18:042:010 And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for + his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had + before. + +18:042:011 Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his + sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance + before, and did eat bread with him in his house: and they + bemoaned him, and comforted him over all the evil that the + LORD had brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of + money, and every one an earring of gold. + +18:042:012 So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his + beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six + thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand + she asses. + +18:042:013 He had also seven sons and three daughters. + +18:042:014 And he called the name of the first, Jemima; and the name of + the second, Kezia; and the name of the third, Kerenhappuch. + +18:042:015 And in all the land were no women found so fair as the + daughters of Job: and their father gave them inheritance among + their brethren. + +18:042:016 After this lived Job an hundred and forty years, and saw his + sons, and his sons' sons, even four generations. + +18:042:017 So Job died, being old and full of days. + +Book 19 Psalms + +19:001:001 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the + ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in + the seat of the scornful. + +19:001:002 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth + he meditate day and night. + +19:001:003 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, + that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also + shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. + +19:001:004 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind + driveth away. + +19:001:005 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor + sinners in the congregation of the righteous. + +19:001:006 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of + the ungodly shall perish. + +19:002:001 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? + +19:002:002 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take + counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, + saying, + +19:002:003 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords + from us. + +19:002:004 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the LORD shall + have them in derision. + +19:002:005 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in + his sore displeasure. + +19:002:006 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. + +19:002:007 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou + art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. + +19:002:008 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine + inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy + possession. + +19:002:009 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them + in pieces like a potter's vessel. + +19:002:010 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of + the earth. + +19:002:011 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. + +19:002:012 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, + when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they + that put their trust in him. + +19:003:001 Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they + that rise up against me. + +19:003:002 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him + in God. Selah. + +19:003:003 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the + lifter up of mine head. + +19:003:004 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of + his holy hill. Selah. + +19:003:005 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me. + +19:003:006 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set + themselves against me round about. + +19:003:007 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all + mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth + of the ungodly. + +19:003:008 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy + people. Selah. + +19:004:001 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast + enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and + hear my prayer. + +19:004:002 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? + how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah. + +19:004:003 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for + himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him. + +19:004:004 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon + your bed, and be still. Selah. + +19:004:005 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in + the LORD. + +19:004:006 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift + thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. + +19:004:007 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that + their corn and their wine increased. + +19:004:008 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, + only makest me dwell in safety. + +19:005:001 Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. + +19:005:002 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for + unto thee will I pray. + +19:005:003 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the + morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up. + +19:005:004 For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: + neither shall evil dwell with thee. + +19:005:005 The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all + workers of iniquity. + +19:005:006 Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will + abhor the bloody and deceitful man. + +19:005:007 But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of + thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy + temple. + +19:005:008 Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; + make thy way straight before my face. + +19:005:009 For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part + is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they + flatter with their tongue. + +19:005:010 Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; + cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions; for + they have rebelled against thee. + +19:005:011 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let + them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them + also that love thy name be joyful in thee. + +19:005:012 For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt + thou compass him as with a shield. + +19:006:001 O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in + thy hot displeasure. + +19:006:002 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; + for my bones are vexed. + +19:006:003 My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long? + +19:006:004 Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies' + sake. + +19:006:005 For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who + shall give thee thanks? + +19:006:006 I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to + swim; I water my couch with my tears. + +19:006:007 Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because + of all mine enemies. + +19:006:008 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath + heard the voice of my weeping. + +19:006:009 The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my + prayer. + +19:006:010 Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them + return and be ashamed suddenly. + +19:007:001 O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all + them that persecute me, and deliver me: + +19:007:002 Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while + there is none to deliver. + +19:007:003 O LORD my God, If I have done this; if there be iniquity in my + hands; + +19:007:004 If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; + (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:) + +19:007:005 Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yea, let him + tread down my life upon the earth, and lay mine honour in the + dust. Selah. + +19:007:006 Arise, O LORD, in thine anger, lift up thyself because of the + rage of mine enemies: and awake for me to the judgment that + thou hast commanded. + +19:007:007 So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: + for their sakes therefore return thou on high. + +19:007:008 The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according + to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is + in me. + +19:007:009 Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but + establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts + and reins. + +19:007:010 My defence is of God, which saveth the upright in heart. + +19:007:011 God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked + every day. + +19:007:012 If he turn not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow, + and made it ready. + +19:007:013 He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; he + ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors. + +19:007:014 Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived + mischief, and brought forth falsehood. + +19:007:015 He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch + which he made. + +19:007:016 His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent + dealing shall come down upon his own pate. + +19:007:017 I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and + will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high. + +19:008:001 O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! + who hast set thy glory above the heavens. + +19:008:002 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained + strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still + the enemy and the avenger. + +19:008:003 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon + and the stars, which thou hast ordained; + +19:008:004 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, + that thou visitest him? + +19:008:005 For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and + hast crowned him with glory and honour. + +19:008:006 Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; + thou hast put all things under his feet: + +19:008:007 All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field; + +19:008:008 The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever + passeth through the paths of the seas. + +19:008:009 O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! + +19:009:001 I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew + forth all thy marvellous works. + +19:009:002 I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy + name, O thou most High. + +19:009:003 When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish + at thy presence. + +19:009:004 For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in + the throne judging right. + +19:009:005 Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, + thou hast put out their name for ever and ever. + +19:009:006 O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and + thou hast destroyed cities; their memorial is perished with + them. + +19:009:007 But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his + throne for judgment. + +19:009:008 And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall + minister judgment to the people in uprightness. + +19:009:009 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in + times of trouble. + +19:009:010 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for + thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee. + +19:009:011 Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare + among the people his doings. + +19:009:012 When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he + forgetteth not the cry of the humble. + +19:009:013 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble which I suffer + of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates + of death: + +19:009:014 That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the + daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation. + +19:009:015 The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the + net which they hid is their own foot taken. + +19:009:016 The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the + wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. + Selah. + +19:009:017 The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that + forget God. + +19:009:018 For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of + the poor shall not perish for ever. + +19:009:019 Arise, O LORD; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged + in thy sight. + +19:009:020 Put them in fear, O LORD: that the nations may know themselves + to be but men. Selah. + +19:010:001 Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in + times of trouble? + +19:010:002 The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be + taken in the devices that they have imagined. + +19:010:003 For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth + the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth. + +19:010:004 The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not + seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts. + +19:010:005 His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out + of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them. + +19:010:006 He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall + never be in adversity. + +19:010:007 His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his + tongue is mischief and vanity. + +19:010:008 He sitteth in the lurking places of the villages: in the + secret places doth he murder the innocent: his eyes are + privily set against the poor. + +19:010:009 He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in + wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he + draweth him into his net. + +19:010:010 He croucheth, and humbleth himself, that the poor may fall by + his strong ones. + +19:010:011 He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his + face; he will never see it. + +19:010:012 Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up thine hand: forget not the + humble. + +19:010:013 Wherefore doth the wicked contemn God? he hath said in his + heart, Thou wilt not require it. + +19:010:014 Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to + requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto + thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless. + +19:010:015 Break thou the arm of the wicked and the evil man: seek out + his wickedness till thou find none. + +19:010:016 The LORD is King for ever and ever: the heathen are perished + out of his land. + +19:010:017 LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt + prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear: + +19:010:018 To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the + earth may no more oppress. + +19:011:001 In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a + bird to your mountain? + +19:011:002 For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their + arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the + upright in heart. + +19:011:003 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? + +19:011:004 The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD's throne is in + heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men. + +19:011:005 The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that + loveth violence his soul hateth. + +19:011:006 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and + an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup. + +19:011:007 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance + doth behold the upright. + +19:012:001 Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail + from among the children of men. + +19:012:002 They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with + flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak. + +19:012:003 The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue + that speaketh proud things: + +19:012:004 Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are + our own: who is lord over us? + +19:012:005 For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, + now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety + from him that puffeth at him. + +19:012:006 The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a + furnace of earth, purified seven times. + +19:012:007 Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from + this generation for ever. + +19:012:008 The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are + exalted. + +19:013:001 How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt + thou hide thy face from me? + +19:013:002 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my + heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me? + +19:013:003 Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I + sleep the sleep of death; + +19:013:004 Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those + that trouble me rejoice when I am moved. + +19:013:005 But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy + salvation. + +19:013:006 I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully + with me. + +19:014:001 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are + corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that + doeth good. + +19:014:002 The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to + see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. + +19:014:003 They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: + there is none that doeth good, no, not one. + +19:014:004 Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my + people as they eat bread, and call not upon the LORD. + +19:014:005 There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of + the righteous. + +19:014:006 Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD is + his refuge. + +19:014:007 Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when + the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob + shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. + +19:015:001 Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in + thy holy hill? + +19:015:002 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and + speaketh the truth in his heart. + +19:015:003 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his + neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. + +19:015:004 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth + them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and + changeth not. + +19:015:005 He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward + against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never + be moved. + +19:016:001 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. + +19:016:002 O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my + goodness extendeth not to thee; + +19:016:003 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, + in whom is all my delight. + +19:016:004 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another + god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take + up their names into my lips. + +19:016:005 The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: + thou maintainest my lot. + +19:016:006 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a + goodly heritage. + +19:016:007 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins + also instruct me in the night seasons. + +19:016:008 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my + right hand, I shall not be moved. + +19:016:009 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh + also shall rest in hope. + +19:016:010 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou + suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. + +19:016:011 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness + of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. + +19:017:001 Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my + prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips. + +19:017:002 Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes + behold the things that are equal. + +19:017:003 Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the + night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am + purposed that my mouth shall not transgress. + +19:017:004 Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have + kept me from the paths of the destroyer. + +19:017:005 Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not. + +19:017:006 I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline + thine ear unto me, and hear my speech. + +19:017:007 Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy + right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that + rise up against them. + +19:017:008 Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of + thy wings, + +19:017:009 From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who + compass me about. + +19:017:010 They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they + speak proudly. + +19:017:011 They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their + eyes bowing down to the earth; + +19:017:012 Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a + young lion lurking in secret places. + +19:017:013 Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul + from the wicked, which is thy sword: + +19:017:014 From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, + which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou + fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and + leave the rest of their substance to their babes. + +19:017:015 As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be + satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness. + +19:018:001 I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. + +19:018:002 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my + God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the + horn of my salvation, and my high tower. + +19:018:003 I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so + shall I be saved from mine enemies. + +19:018:004 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly + men made me afraid. + +19:018:005 The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death + prevented me. + +19:018:006 In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: + he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before + him, even into his ears. + +19:018:007 Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the + hills moved and were shaken, because he was wroth. + +19:018:008 There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his + mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it. + +19:018:009 He bowed the heavens also, and came down: and darkness was + under his feet. + +19:018:010 And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon + the wings of the wind. + +19:018:011 He made darkness his secret place; his pavilion round about + him were dark waters and thick clouds of the skies. + +19:018:012 At the brightness that was before him his thick clouds passed, + hail stones and coals of fire. + +19:018:013 The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave + his voice; hail stones and coals of fire. + +19:018:014 Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; and he shot + out lightnings, and discomfited them. + +19:018:015 Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of + the world were discovered at thy rebuke, O LORD, at the blast + of the breath of thy nostrils. + +19:018:016 He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters. + +19:018:017 He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which + hated me: for they were too strong for me. + +19:018:018 They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was + my stay. + +19:018:019 He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, + because he delighted in me. + +19:018:020 The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according + to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me. + +19:018:021 For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly + departed from my God. + +19:018:022 For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away + his statutes from me. + +19:018:023 I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine + iniquity. + +19:018:024 Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my + righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his + eyesight. + +19:018:025 With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an + upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright; + +19:018:026 With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the + froward thou wilt shew thyself froward. + +19:018:027 For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down + high looks. + +19:018:028 For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten + my darkness. + +19:018:029 For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I + leaped over a wall. + +19:018:030 As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: + he is a buckler to all those that trust in him. + +19:018:031 For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God? + +19:018:032 It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way + perfect. + +19:018:033 He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my + high places. + +19:018:034 He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken + by mine arms. + +19:018:035 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy + right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me + great. + +19:018:036 Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not + slip. + +19:018:037 I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I + turn again till they were consumed. + +19:018:038 I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are + fallen under my feet. + +19:018:039 For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou + hast subdued under me those that rose up against me. + +19:018:040 Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I + might destroy them that hate me. + +19:018:041 They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the + LORD, but he answered them not. + +19:018:042 Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did + cast them out as the dirt in the streets. + +19:018:043 Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and + thou hast made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I + have not known shall serve me. + +19:018:044 As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers + shall submit themselves unto me. + +19:018:045 The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their + close places. + +19:018:046 The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my + salvation be exalted. + +19:018:047 It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me. + +19:018:048 He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up + above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me + from the violent man. + +19:018:049 Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the + heathen, and sing praises unto thy name. + +19:018:050 Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to + his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore. + +19:019:001 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament + sheweth his handywork. + +19:019:002 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth + knowledge. + +19:019:003 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not + heard. + +19:019:004 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words + to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for + the sun, + +19:019:005 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and + rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race. + +19:019:006 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit + unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat + thereof. + +19:019:007 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the + testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. + +19:019:008 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the + commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. + +19:019:009 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the + judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. + +19:019:010 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine + gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. + +19:019:011 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them + there is great reward. + +19:019:012 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret + faults. + +19:019:013 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them + not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I + shall be innocent from the great transgression. + +19:019:014 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be + acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. + +19:020:001 The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God + of Jacob defend thee; + +19:020:002 Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of + Zion; + +19:020:003 Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; + Selah. + +19:020:004 Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy + counsel. + +19:020:005 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God + we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions. + +19:020:006 Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him + from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right + hand. + +19:020:007 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will + remember the name of the LORD our God. + +19:020:008 They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand + upright. + +19:020:009 Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call. + +19:021:001 The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy + salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! + +19:021:002 Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not + withholden the request of his lips. Selah. + +19:021:003 For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou + settest a crown of pure gold on his head. + +19:021:004 He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of + days for ever and ever. + +19:021:005 His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast + thou laid upon him. + +19:021:006 For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made + him exceeding glad with thy countenance. + +19:021:007 For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of + the most High he shall not be moved. + +19:021:008 Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand + shall find out those that hate thee. + +19:021:009 Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine + anger: the LORD shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the + fire shall devour them. + +19:021:010 Their fruit shalt thou destroy from the earth, and their seed + from among the children of men. + +19:021:011 For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a + mischievous device, which they are not able to perform. + +19:021:012 Therefore shalt thou make them turn their back, when thou + shalt make ready thine arrows upon thy strings against the + face of them. + +19:021:013 Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing + and praise thy power. + +19:022:001 My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far + from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? + +19:022:002 O my God, I cry in the day time, but thou hearest not; and in + the night season, and am not silent. + +19:022:003 But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of + Israel. + +19:022:004 Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst + deliver them. + +19:022:005 They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in + thee, and were not confounded. + +19:022:006 But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised + of the people. + +19:022:007 All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the + lip, they shake the head, saying, + +19:022:008 He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him + deliver him, seeing he delighted in him. + +19:022:009 But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make + me hope when I was upon my mother's breasts. + +19:022:010 I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from my + mother's belly. + +19:022:011 Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to + help. + +19:022:012 Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have + beset me round. + +19:022:013 They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a + roaring lion. + +19:022:014 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: + my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels. + +19:022:015 My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue + cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of + death. + +19:022:016 For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have + inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. + +19:022:017 I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me. + +19:022:018 They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my + vesture. + +19:022:019 But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee + to help me. + +19:022:020 Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of + the dog. + +19:022:021 Save me from the lion's mouth: for thou hast heard me from the + horns of the unicorns. + +19:022:022 I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the + congregation will I praise thee. + +19:022:023 Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, + glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel. + +19:022:024 For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the + afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he + cried unto him, he heard. + +19:022:025 My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will + pay my vows before them that fear him. + +19:022:026 The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the + LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever. + +19:022:027 All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the + LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before + thee. + +19:022:028 For the kingdom is the LORD's: and he is the governor among + the nations. + +19:022:029 All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all + they that go down to the dust shall bow before him: and none + can keep alive his own soul. + +19:022:030 A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for + a generation. + +19:022:031 They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a + people that shall be born, that he hath done this. + +19:023:001 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. + +19:023:002 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me + beside the still waters. + +19:023:003 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of + righteousness for his name's sake. + +19:023:004 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, + I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy + staff they comfort me. + +19:023:005 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine + enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. + +19:023:006 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my + life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. + +19:024:001 The earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof; the world, + and they that dwell therein. + +19:024:002 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon + the floods. + +19:024:003 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand + in his holy place? + +19:024:004 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not + lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. + +19:024:005 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness + from the God of his salvation. + +19:024:006 This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy + face, O Jacob. Selah. + +19:024:007 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye + everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. + +19:024:008 Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the + LORD mighty in battle. + +19:024:009 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye + everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. + +19:024:010 Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King + of glory. Selah. + +19:025:001 Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul. + +19:025:002 O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine + enemies triumph over me. + +19:025:003 Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be + ashamed which transgress without cause. + +19:025:004 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. + +19:025:005 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my + salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. + +19:025:006 Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; + for they have been ever of old. + +19:025:007 Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: + according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' + sake, O LORD. + +19:025:008 Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners + in the way. + +19:025:009 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach + his way. + +19:025:010 All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as + keep his covenant and his testimonies. + +19:025:011 For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is + great. + +19:025:012 What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in + the way that he shall choose. + +19:025:013 His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the + earth. + +19:025:014 The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will + shew them his covenant. + +19:025:015 Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet + out of the net. + +19:025:016 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate + and afflicted. + +19:025:017 The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of + my distresses. + +19:025:018 Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my + sins. + +19:025:019 Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me + with cruel hatred. + +19:025:020 O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I + put my trust in thee. + +19:025:021 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee. + +19:025:022 Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles. + +19:026:001 Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have + trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide. + +19:026:002 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. + +19:026:003 For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked + in thy truth. + +19:026:004 I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with + dissemblers. + +19:026:005 I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit + with the wicked. + +19:026:006 I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine + altar, O LORD: + +19:026:007 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of + all thy wondrous works. + +19:026:008 LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place + where thine honour dwelleth. + +19:026:009 Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men: + +19:026:010 In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of + bribes. + +19:026:011 But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and + be merciful unto me. + +19:026:012 My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I + bless the LORD. + +19:027:001 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the + LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? + +19:027:002 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me + to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. + +19:027:003 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not + fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be + confident. + +19:027:004 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; + that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my + life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his + temple. + +19:027:005 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: + in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set + me up upon a rock. + +19:027:006 And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round + about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices + of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD. + +19:027:007 Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon + me, and answer me. + +19:027:008 When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, + Thy face, LORD, will I seek. + +19:027:009 Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in + anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake + me, O God of my salvation. + +19:027:010 When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will + take me up. + +19:027:011 Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because + of mine enemies. + +19:027:012 Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false + witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out + cruelty. + +19:027:013 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of + the LORD in the land of the living. + +19:027:014 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen + thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. + +19:028:001 Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: + lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down + into the pit. + +19:028:002 Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when + I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle. + +19:028:003 Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of + iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief + is in their hearts. + +19:028:004 Give them according to their deeds, and according to the + wickedness of their endeavours: give them after the work of + their hands; render to them their desert. + +19:028:005 Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the + operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build + them up. + +19:028:006 Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my + supplications. + +19:028:007 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in + him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; + and with my song will I praise him. + +19:028:008 The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of + his anointed. + +19:028:009 Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, + and lift them up for ever. + +19:029:001 Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and + strength. + +19:029:002 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the + LORD in the beauty of holiness. + +19:029:003 The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory + thundereth: the LORD is upon many waters. + +19:029:004 The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is + full of majesty. + +19:029:005 The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD + breaketh the cedars of Lebanon. + +19:029:006 He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion + like a young unicorn. + +19:029:007 The voice of the LORD divideth the flames of fire. + +19:029:008 The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh + the wilderness of Kadesh. + +19:029:009 The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and + discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one + speak of his glory. + +19:029:010 The LORD sitteth upon the flood; yea, the LORD sitteth King + for ever. + +19:029:011 The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will + bless his people with peace. + +19:030:001 I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and + hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. + +19:030:002 O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. + +19:030:003 O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast + kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit. + +19:030:004 Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the + remembrance of his holiness. + +19:030:005 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: + weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. + +19:030:006 And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved. + +19:030:007 LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand + strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled. + +19:030:008 I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made + supplication. + +19:030:009 What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? + Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth? + +19:030:010 Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper. + +19:030:011 Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast + put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; + +19:030:012 To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be + silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. + +19:031:001 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: + deliver me in thy righteousness. + +19:031:002 Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my + strong rock, for an house of defence to save me. + +19:031:003 For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's + sake lead me, and guide me. + +19:031:004 Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for + thou art my strength. + +19:031:005 Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O + LORD God of truth. + +19:031:006 I have hated them that regard lying vanities: but I trust in + the LORD. + +19:031:007 I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast + considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities; + +19:031:008 And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy: thou hast + set my feet in a large room. + +19:031:009 Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is + consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly. + +19:031:010 For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my + strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are + consumed. + +19:031:011 I was a reproach among all mine enemies, but especially among + my neighbours, and a fear to mine acquaintance: they that did + see me without fled from me. + +19:031:012 I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind: I am like a broken + vessel. + +19:031:013 For I have heard the slander of many: fear was on every side: + while they took counsel together against me, they devised to + take away my life. + +19:031:014 But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God. + +19:031:015 My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine + enemies, and from them that persecute me. + +19:031:016 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy + mercies' sake. + +19:031:017 Let me not be ashamed, O LORD; for I have called upon thee: + let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the + grave. + +19:031:018 Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous + things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous. + +19:031:019 Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them + that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in + thee before the sons of men! + +19:031:020 Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the + pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from + the strife of tongues. + +19:031:021 Blessed be the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvellous + kindness in a strong city. + +19:031:022 For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: + nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when + I cried unto thee. + +19:031:023 O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth + the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer. + +19:031:024 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye + that hope in the LORD. + +19:032:001 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is + covered. + +19:032:002 Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, + and in whose spirit there is no guile. + +19:032:003 When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all + the day long. + +19:032:004 For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture is + turned into the drought of summer. Selah. + +19:032:005 I acknowledge my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not + hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; + and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah. + +19:032:006 For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a + time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great + waters they shall not come nigh unto him. + +19:032:007 Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; + thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah. + +19:032:008 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou + shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. + +19:032:009 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no + understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and + bridle, lest they come near unto thee. + +19:032:010 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in + the LORD, mercy shall compass him about. + +19:032:011 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for + joy, all ye that are upright in heart. + +19:033:001 Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for + the upright. + +19:033:002 Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and + an instrument of ten strings. + +19:033:003 Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise. + +19:033:004 For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done + in truth. + +19:033:005 He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the + goodness of the LORD. + +19:033:006 By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the + host of them by the breath of his mouth. + +19:033:007 He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he + layeth up the depth in storehouses. + +19:033:008 Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of + the world stand in awe of him. + +19:033:009 For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood + fast. + +19:033:010 The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he + maketh the devices of the people of none effect. + +19:033:011 The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his + heart to all generations. + +19:033:012 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people + whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. + +19:033:013 The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of + men. + +19:033:014 From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the + inhabitants of the earth. + +19:033:015 He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their + works. + +19:033:016 There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty + man is not delivered by much strength. + +19:033:017 An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver + any by his great strength. + +19:033:018 Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon + them that hope in his mercy; + +19:033:019 To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in + famine. + +19:033:020 Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield. + +19:033:021 For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in + his holy name. + +19:033:022 Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in + thee. + +19:034:001 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall + continually be in my mouth. + +19:034:002 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall + hear thereof, and be glad. + +19:034:003 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name + together. + +19:034:004 I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all + my fears. + +19:034:005 They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were + not ashamed. + +19:034:006 This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out + of all his troubles. + +19:034:007 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear + him, and delivereth them. + +19:034:008 O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that + trusteth in him. + +19:034:009 O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them + that fear him. + +19:034:010 The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek + the LORD shall not want any good thing. + +19:034:011 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear + of the LORD. + +19:034:012 What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that + he may see good? + +19:034:013 Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. + +19:034:014 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. + +19:034:015 The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are + open unto their cry. + +19:034:016 The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off + the remembrance of them from the earth. + +19:034:017 The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them + out of all their troubles. + +19:034:018 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and + saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. + +19:034:019 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD + delivereth him out of them all. + +19:034:020 He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken. + +19:034:021 Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous + shall be desolate. + +19:034:022 The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them + that trust in him shall be desolate. + +19:035:001 Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight + against them that fight against me. + +19:035:002 Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help. + +19:035:003 Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that + persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation. + +19:035:004 Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my + soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that + devise my hurt. + +19:035:005 Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of the + LORD chase them. + +19:035:006 Let their way be dark and slippery: and let the angel of the + LORD persecute them. + +19:035:007 For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, + which without cause they have digged for my soul. + +19:035:008 Let destruction come upon him at unawares; and let his net + that he hath hid catch himself: into that very destruction let + him fall. + +19:035:009 And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it shall rejoice in + his salvation. + +19:035:010 All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like unto thee, which + deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, + the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him? + +19:035:011 False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge things + that I knew not. + +19:035:012 They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul. + +19:035:013 But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: + I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into + mine own bosom. + +19:035:014 I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I + bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother. + +19:035:015 But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves + together: yea, the abjects gathered themselves together + against me, and I knew it not; they did tear me, and ceased + not: + +19:035:016 With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with + their teeth. + +19:035:017 Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their + destructions, my darling from the lions. + +19:035:018 I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will + praise thee among much people. + +19:035:019 Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: + neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a + cause. + +19:035:020 For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters + against them that are quiet in the land. + +19:035:021 Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, + aha, our eye hath seen it. + +19:035:022 This thou hast seen, O LORD: keep not silence: O Lord, be not + far from me. + +19:035:023 Stir up thyself, and awake to my judgment, even unto my cause, + my God and my Lord. + +19:035:024 Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and + let them not rejoice over me. + +19:035:025 Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let + them not say, We have swallowed him up. + +19:035:026 Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that + rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and + dishonour that magnify themselves against me. + +19:035:027 Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous + cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be + magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his + servant. + +19:035:028 And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy + praise all the day long. + +19:036:001 The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that + there is no fear of God before his eyes. + +19:036:002 For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity + be found to be hateful. + +19:036:003 The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left + off to be wise, and to do good. + +19:036:004 He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way + that is not good; he abhorreth not evil. + +19:036:005 Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness + reacheth unto the clouds. + +19:036:006 Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments + are a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast. + +19:036:007 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the + children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. + +19:036:008 They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy + house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy + pleasures. + +19:036:009 For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we + see light. + +19:036:010 O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and + thy righteousness to the upright in heart. + +19:036:011 Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the + hand of the wicked remove me. + +19:036:012 There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, + and shall not be able to rise. + +19:037:001 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious + against the workers of iniquity. + +19:037:002 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as + the green herb. + +19:037:003 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the + land, and verily thou shalt be fed. + +19:037:004 Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the + desires of thine heart. + +19:037:005 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall + bring it to pass. + +19:037:006 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and + thy judgment as the noonday. + +19:037:007 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself + because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man + who bringeth wicked devices to pass. + +19:037:008 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any + wise to do evil. + +19:037:009 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the + LORD, they shall inherit the earth. + +19:037:010 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou + shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. + +19:037:011 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight + themselves in the abundance of peace. + +19:037:012 The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him + with his teeth. + +19:037:013 The LORD shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is + coming. + +19:037:014 The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, + to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of + upright conversation. + +19:037:015 Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows + shall be broken. + +19:037:016 A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches + of many wicked. + +19:037:017 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD + upholdeth the righteous. + +19:037:018 The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their + inheritance shall be for ever. + +19:037:019 They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of + famine they shall be satisfied. + +19:037:020 But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall + be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall + they consume away. + +19:037:021 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous + sheweth mercy, and giveth. + +19:037:022 For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and + they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. + +19:037:023 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he + delighteth in his way. + +19:037:024 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the + LORD upholdeth him with his hand. + +19:037:025 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the + righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. + +19:037:026 He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed. + +19:037:027 Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. + +19:037:028 For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; + they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall + be cut off. + +19:037:029 The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for + ever. + +19:037:030 The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue + talketh of judgment. + +19:037:031 The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall + slide. + +19:037:032 The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him. + +19:037:033 The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when + he is judged. + +19:037:034 Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to + inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see + it. + +19:037:035 I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself + like a green bay tree. + +19:037:036 Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, + but he could not be found. + +19:037:037 Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of + that man is peace. + +19:037:038 But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of + the wicked shall be cut off. + +19:037:039 But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their + strength in the time of trouble. + +19:037:040 And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall + deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they + trust in him. + +19:038:001 O lord, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy + hot displeasure. + +19:038:002 For thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand presseth me + sore. + +19:038:003 There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger; + neither is there any rest in my bones because of my sin. + +19:038:004 For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy + burden they are too heavy for me. + +19:038:005 My wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness. + +19:038:006 I am troubled; I am bowed down greatly; I go mourning all the + day long. + +19:038:007 For my loins are filled with a loathsome disease: and there is + no soundness in my flesh. + +19:038:008 I am feeble and sore broken: I have roared by reason of the + disquietness of my heart. + +19:038:009 Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid + from thee. + +19:038:010 My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of + mine eyes, it also is gone from me. + +19:038:011 My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my + kinsmen stand afar off. + +19:038:012 They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they + that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine + deceits all the day long. + +19:038:013 But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that + openeth not his mouth. + +19:038:014 Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are + no reproofs. + +19:038:015 For in thee, O LORD, do I hope: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God. + +19:038:016 For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over + me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me. + +19:038:017 For I am ready to halt, and my sorrow is continually before + me. + +19:038:018 For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin. + +19:038:019 But mine enemies are lively, and they are strong: and they + that hate me wrongfully are multiplied. + +19:038:020 They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; + because I follow the thing that good is. + +19:038:021 Forsake me not, O LORD: O my God, be not far from me. + +19:038:022 Make haste to help me, O Lord my salvation. + +19:039:001 I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my + tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked + is before me. + +19:039:002 I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and + my sorrow was stirred. + +19:039:003 My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire + burned: then spake I with my tongue, + +19:039:004 LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, + what it is: that I may know how frail I am. + +19:039:005 Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age + is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state + is altogether vanity. Selah. + +19:039:006 Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are + disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who + shall gather them. + +19:039:007 And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee. + +19:039:008 Deliver me from all my transgressions: make me not the + reproach of the foolish. + +19:039:009 I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it. + +19:039:010 Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of + thine hand. + +19:039:011 When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou + makest his beauty to consume away like a moth: surely every + man is vanity. Selah. + +19:039:012 Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy + peace at my tears: for I am a stranger with thee, and a + sojourner, as all my fathers were. + +19:039:013 O spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go hence, + and be no more. + +19:040:001 I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and + heard my cry. + +19:040:002 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry + clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. + +19:040:003 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our + God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. + +19:040:004 Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and + respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. + +19:040:005 Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast + done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be + reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak + of them, they are more than can be numbered. + +19:040:006 Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast + thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not + required. + +19:040:007 Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is + written of me, + +19:040:008 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my + heart. + +19:040:009 I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I + have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest. + +19:040:010 I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have + declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not + concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great + congregation. + +19:040:011 Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy + lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me. + +19:040:012 For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities + have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; + they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart + faileth me. + +19:040:013 Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me: O LORD, make haste to help + me. + +19:040:014 Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my + soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to + shame that wish me evil. + +19:040:015 Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto + me, Aha, aha. + +19:040:016 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let + such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be + magnified. + +19:040:017 But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou + art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God. + +19:041:001 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver + him in time of trouble. + +19:041:002 The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall + be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto + the will of his enemies. + +19:041:003 The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou + wilt make all his bed in his sickness. + +19:041:004 I said, LORD, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have + sinned against thee. + +19:041:005 Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name + perish? + +19:041:006 And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity: his heart + gathereth iniquity to itself; when he goeth abroad, he telleth + it. + +19:041:007 All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do + they devise my hurt. + +19:041:008 An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him: and now + that he lieth he shall rise up no more. + +19:041:009 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did + eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me. + +19:041:010 But thou, O LORD, be merciful unto me, and raise me up, that I + may requite them. + +19:041:011 By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth + not triumph over me. + +19:041:012 And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and + settest me before thy face for ever. + +19:041:013 Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to + everlasting. Amen, and Amen. + +19:042:001 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul + after thee, O God. + +19:042:002 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I + come and appear before God? + +19:042:003 My tears have been my meat day and night, while they + continually say unto me, Where is thy God? + +19:042:004 When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I + had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of + God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that + kept holyday. + +19:042:005 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted + in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the + help of his countenance. + +19:042:006 O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I + remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, + from the hill Mizar. + +19:042:007 Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all + thy waves and thy billows are gone over me. + +19:042:008 Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the day time, + and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto + the God of my life. + +19:042:009 I will say unto God my rock, Why hast thou forgotten me? why + go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? + +19:042:010 As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies reproach me; while + they say daily unto me, Where is thy God? + +19:042:011 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted + within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who + is the health of my countenance, and my God. + +19:043:001 Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: + O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man. + +19:043:002 For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me + off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? + +19:043:003 O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them + bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles. + +19:043:004 Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding + joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God. + +19:043:005 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted + within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the + health of my countenance, and my God. + +19:044:001 We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, + what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old. + +19:044:002 How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and + plantedst them; how thou didst afflict the people, and cast + them out. + +19:044:003 For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, + neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and + thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou + hadst a favour unto them. + +19:044:004 Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob. + +19:044:005 Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name + will we tread them under that rise up against us. + +19:044:006 For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save + me. + +19:044:007 But thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to + shame that hated us. + +19:044:008 In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for + ever. Selah. + +19:044:009 But thou hast cast off, and put us to shame; and goest not + forth with our armies. + +19:044:010 Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy: and they which + hate us spoil for themselves. + +19:044:011 Thou hast given us like sheep appointed for meat; and hast + scattered us among the heathen. + +19:044:012 Thou sellest thy people for nought, and dost not increase thy + wealth by their price. + +19:044:013 Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and a + derision to them that are round about us. + +19:044:014 Thou makest us a byword among the heathen, a shaking of the + head among the people. + +19:044:015 My confusion is continually before me, and the shame of my + face hath covered me, + +19:044:016 For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by + reason of the enemy and avenger. + +19:044:017 All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee, + neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant. + +19:044:018 Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined + from thy way; + +19:044:019 Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons, and + covered us with the shadow of death. + +19:044:020 If we have forgotten the name of our God, or stretched out our + hands to a strange god; + +19:044:021 Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of + the heart. + +19:044:022 Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are + counted as sheep for the slaughter. + +19:044:023 Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? arise, cast us not off for + ever. + +19:044:024 Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and forgettest our affliction + and our oppression? + +19:044:025 For our soul is bowed down to the dust: our belly cleaveth + unto the earth. + +19:044:026 Arise for our help, and redeem us for thy mercies' sake. + +19:045:001 My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things + which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a + ready writer. + +19:045:002 Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into + thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. + +19:045:003 Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory + and thy majesty. + +19:045:004 And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and + meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach + thee terrible things. + +19:045:005 Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; + whereby the people fall under thee. + +19:045:006 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy + kingdom is a right sceptre. + +19:045:007 Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore + God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness + above thy fellows. + +19:045:008 All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of + the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad. + +19:045:009 Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy + right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir. + +19:045:010 Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; + forget also thine own people, and thy father's house; + +19:045:011 So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy + Lord; and worship thou him. + +19:045:012 And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the + rich among the people shall intreat thy favour. + +19:045:013 The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of + wrought gold. + +19:045:014 She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: + the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought + unto thee. + +19:045:015 With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall + enter into the king's palace. + +19:045:016 Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest + make princes in all the earth. + +19:045:017 I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: + therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever. + +19:046:001 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in + trouble. + +19:046:002 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and + though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; + +19:046:003 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the + mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. + +19:046:004 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city + of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. + +19:046:005 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall + help her, and that right early. + +19:046:006 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his + voice, the earth melted. + +19:046:007 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. + Selah. + +19:046:008 Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath + made in the earth. + +19:046:009 He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh + the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the + chariot in the fire. + +19:046:010 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the + heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. + +19:046:011 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. + Selah. + +19:047:001 O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the + voice of triumph. + +19:047:002 For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over + all the earth. + +19:047:003 He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our + feet. + +19:047:004 He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of + Jacob whom he loved. Selah. + +19:047:005 God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a + trumpet. + +19:047:006 Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, + sing praises. + +19:047:007 For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with + understanding. + +19:047:008 God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of + his holiness. + +19:047:009 The princes of the people are gathered together, even the + people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth + belong unto God: he is greatly exalted. + +19:048:001 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of + our God, in the mountain of his holiness. + +19:048:002 Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount + Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King. + +19:048:003 God is known in her palaces for a refuge. + +19:048:004 For, lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by together. + +19:048:005 They saw it, and so they marvelled; they were troubled, and + hasted away. + +19:048:006 Fear took hold upon them there, and pain, as of a woman in + travail. + +19:048:007 Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind. + +19:048:008 As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of + hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. + Selah. + +19:048:009 We have thought of thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of + thy temple. + +19:048:010 According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends + of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness. + +19:048:011 Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, + because of thy judgments. + +19:048:012 Walk about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers + thereof. + +19:048:013 Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may + tell it to the generation following. + +19:048:014 For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our + guide even unto death. + +19:049:001 Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the + world: + +19:049:002 Both low and high, rich and poor, together. + +19:049:003 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart + shall be of understanding. + +19:049:004 I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark + saying upon the harp. + +19:049:005 Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity + of my heels shall compass me about? + +19:049:006 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the + multitude of their riches; + +19:049:007 None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to + God a ransom for him: + +19:049:008 (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth + for ever:) + +19:049:009 That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption. + +19:049:010 For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the + brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others. + +19:049:011 Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for + ever, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call + their lands after their own names. + +19:049:012 Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the + beasts that perish. + +19:049:013 This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve + their sayings. Selah. + +19:049:014 Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on + them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the + morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from + their dwelling. + +19:049:015 But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for + he shall receive me. Selah. + +19:049:016 Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of + his house is increased; + +19:049:017 For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall + not descend after him. + +19:049:018 Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise + thee, when thou doest well to thyself. + +19:049:019 He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never + see light. + +19:049:020 Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the + beasts that perish. + +19:050:001 The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken, and called the + earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof. + +19:050:002 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. + +19:050:003 Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall + devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round + about him. + +19:050:004 He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, + that he may judge his people. + +19:050:005 Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a + covenant with me by sacrifice. + +19:050:006 And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is + judge himself. Selah. + +19:050:007 Hear, O my people, and I will speak; O Israel, and I will + testify against thee: I am God, even thy God. + +19:050:008 I will not reprove thee for thy sacrifices or thy burnt + offerings, to have been continually before me. + +19:050:009 I will take no bullock out of thy house, nor he goats out of + thy folds. + +19:050:010 For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a + thousand hills. + +19:050:011 I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of + the field are mine. + +19:050:012 If I were hungry, I would not tell thee: for the world is + mine, and the fulness thereof. + +19:050:013 Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats? + +19:050:014 Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most + High: + +19:050:015 And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, + and thou shalt glorify me. + +19:050:016 But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare + my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy + mouth? + +19:050:017 Seeing thou hatest instruction, and casteth my words behind + thee. + +19:050:018 When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and + hast been partaker with adulterers. + +19:050:019 Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit. + +19:050:020 Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother; thou slanderest + thine own mother's son. + +19:050:021 These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou + thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself: but I + will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes. + +19:050:022 Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in + pieces, and there be none to deliver. + +19:050:023 Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth + his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God. + +19:051:001 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: + according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my + transgressions. + +19:051:002 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my + sin. + +19:051:003 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before + me. + +19:051:004 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in + thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, + and be clear when thou judgest. + +19:051:005 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother + conceive me. + +19:051:006 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the + hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom. + +19:051:007 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I + shall be whiter than snow. + +19:051:008 Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou + hast broken may rejoice. + +19:051:009 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. + +19:051:010 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit + within me. + +19:051:011 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy + spirit from me. + +19:051:012 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with + thy free spirit. + +19:051:013 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be + converted unto thee. + +19:051:014 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my + salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy + righteousness. + +19:051:015 O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy + praise. + +19:051:016 For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou + delightest not in burnt offering. + +19:051:017 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a + contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. + +19:051:018 Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls + of Jerusalem. + +19:051:019 Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of + righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: + then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar. + +19:052:001 Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the + goodness of God endureth continually. + +19:052:002 The tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working + deceitfully. + +19:052:003 Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to + speak righteousness. Selah. + +19:052:004 Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue. + +19:052:005 God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee + away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee + out of the land of the living. Selah. + +19:052:006 The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at + him: + +19:052:007 Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but + trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened + himself in his wickedness. + +19:052:008 But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust + in the mercy of God for ever and ever. + +19:052:009 I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I + will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints. + +19:053:001 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are + they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that + doeth good. + +19:053:002 God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see + if there were any that did understand, that did seek God. + +19:053:003 Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become + filthy; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. + +19:053:004 Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my + people as they eat bread: they have not called upon God. + +19:053:005 There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for God hath + scattered the bones of him that encampeth against thee: thou + hast put them to shame, because God hath despised them. + +19:053:006 Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When + God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall + rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. + +19:054:001 Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength. + +19:054:002 Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth. + +19:054:003 For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek + after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah. + +19:054:004 Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold + my soul. + +19:054:005 He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy + truth. + +19:054:006 I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O + LORD; for it is good. + +19:054:007 For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath + seen his desire upon mine enemies. + +19:055:001 Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my + supplication. + +19:055:002 Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make + a noise; + +19:055:003 Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression + of the wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath + they hate me. + +19:055:004 My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death + are fallen upon me. + +19:055:005 Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath + overwhelmed me. + +19:055:006 And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I + fly away, and be at rest. + +19:055:007 Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. + Selah. + +19:055:008 I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest. + +19:055:009 Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen + violence and strife in the city. + +19:055:010 Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: + mischief also and sorrow are in the midst of it. + +19:055:011 Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart + not from her streets. + +19:055:012 For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have + borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify + himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him: + +19:055:013 But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine + acquaintance. + +19:055:014 We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of + God in company. + +19:055:015 Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into + hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them. + +19:055:016 As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me. + +19:055:017 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: + and he shall hear my voice. + +19:055:018 He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was + against me: for there were many with me. + +19:055:019 God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. + Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not + God. + +19:055:020 He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with + him: he hath broken his covenant. + +19:055:021 The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was + in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they + drawn swords. + +19:055:022 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he + shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. + +19:055:023 But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of + destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half + their days; but I will trust in thee. + +19:056:001 Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he + fighting daily oppresseth me. + +19:056:002 Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that + fight against me, O thou most High. + +19:056:003 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. + +19:056:004 In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I + will not fear what flesh can do unto me. + +19:056:005 Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against + me for evil. + +19:056:006 They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they + mark my steps, when they wait for my soul. + +19:056:007 Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the + people, O God. + +19:056:008 Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: + are they not in thy book? + +19:056:009 When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this + I know; for God is for me. + +19:056:010 In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his + word. + +19:056:011 In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can + do unto me. + +19:056:012 Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee. + +19:056:013 For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou + deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in + the light of the living? + +19:057:001 Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul + trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make + my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. + +19:057:002 I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all + things for me. + +19:057:003 He 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. + +19:057:004 My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set + on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and + arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. + +19:057:005 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be + above all the earth. + +19:057:006 They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: + they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they + are fallen themselves. Selah. + +19:057:007 My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and + give praise. + +19:057:008 Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will + awake early. + +19:057:009 I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto + thee among the nations. + +19:057:010 For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto + the clouds. + +19:057:011 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be + above all the earth. + +19:058:001 Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge + uprightly, O ye sons of men? + +19:058:002 Yea, in heart ye work wickedness; ye weigh the violence of + your hands in the earth. + +19:058:003 The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon + as they be born, speaking lies. + +19:058:004 Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like + the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear; + +19:058:005 Which will not hearken to the voice of charmers, charming + never so wisely. + +19:058:006 Break their teeth, O God, in their mouth: break out the great + teeth of the young lions, O LORD. + +19:058:007 Let them melt away as waters which run continually: when he + bendeth his bow to shoot his arrows, let them be as cut in + pieces. + +19:058:008 As a snail which melteth, let every one of them pass away: + like the untimely birth of a woman, that they may not see the + sun. + +19:058:009 Before your pots can feel the thorns, he shall take them away + as with a whirlwind, both living, and in his wrath. + +19:058:010 The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he + shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked. + +19:058:011 So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the + righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth. + +19:059:001 Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them + that rise up against me. + +19:059:002 Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from + bloody men. + +19:059:003 For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered + against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD. + +19:059:004 They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to + help me, and behold. + +19:059:005 Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake + to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked + transgressors. Selah. + +19:059:006 They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go + round about the city. + +19:059:007 Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their + lips: for who, say they, doth hear? + +19:059:008 But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the + heathen in derision. + +19:059:009 Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my + defence. + +19:059:010 The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my + desire upon mine enemies. + +19:059:011 Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy + power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield. + +19:059:012 For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let + them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying + which they speak. + +19:059:013 Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they may not be: and + let them know that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the + earth. Selah. + +19:059:014 And at evening let them return; and let them make a noise like + a dog, and go round about the city. + +19:059:015 Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they be + not satisfied. + +19:059:016 But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy + mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge + in the day of my trouble. + +19:059:017 Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, + and the God of my mercy. + +19:060:001 O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou + hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again. + +19:060:002 Thou hast made the earth to tremble; thou hast broken it: heal + the breaches thereof; for it shaketh. + +19:060:003 Thou hast shewed thy people hard things: thou hast made us to + drink the wine of astonishment. + +19:060:004 Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may + be displayed because of the truth. Selah. + +19:060:005 That thy beloved may be delivered; save with thy right hand, + and hear me. + +19:060:006 God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide + Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth. + +19:060:007 Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the + strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver; + +19:060:008 Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe: + Philistia, triumph thou because of me. + +19:060:009 Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into + Edom? + +19:060:010 Wilt not thou, O God, which hadst cast us off? and thou, O + God, which didst not go out with our armies? + +19:060:011 Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man. + +19:060:012 Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall + tread down our enemies. + +19:061:001 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. + +19:061:002 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart + is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. + +19:061:003 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from + the enemy. + +19:061:004 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the + covert of thy wings. Selah. + +19:061:005 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the + heritage of those that fear thy name. + +19:061:006 Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many + generations. + +19:061:007 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, + which may preserve him. + +19:061:008 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily + perform my vows. + +19:062:001 Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. + +19:062:002 He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall + not be greatly moved. + +19:062:003 How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be + slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a + tottering fence. + +19:062:004 They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they + delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse + inwardly. Selah. + +19:062:005 My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from + him. + +19:062:006 He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall + not be moved. + +19:062:007 In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, + and my refuge, is in God. + +19:062:008 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart + before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah. + +19:062:009 Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree + are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether + lighter than vanity. + +19:062:010 Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if + riches increase, set not your heart upon them. + +19:062:011 God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power + belongeth unto God. + +19:062:012 Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to + every man according to his work. + +19:063:001 O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul + thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and + thirsty land, where no water is; + +19:063:002 To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the + sanctuary. + +19:063:003 Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall + praise thee. + +19:063:004 Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands + in thy name. + +19:063:005 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my + mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: + +19:063:006 When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the + night watches. + +19:063:007 Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy + wings will I rejoice. + +19:063:008 My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth + me. + +19:063:009 But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the + lower parts of the earth. + +19:063:010 They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for + foxes. + +19:063:011 But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by + him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall + be stopped. + +19:064:001 Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear + of the enemy. + +19:064:002 Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the + insurrection of the workers of iniquity: + +19:064:003 Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to + shoot their arrows, even bitter words: + +19:064:004 That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they + shoot at him, and fear not. + +19:064:005 They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of + laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them? + +19:064:006 They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: + both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, + is deep. + +19:064:007 But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they + be wounded. + +19:064:008 So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: + all that see them shall flee away. + +19:064:009 And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for + they shall wisely consider of his doing. + +19:064:010 The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in + him; and all the upright in heart shall glory. + +19:065:001 Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall + the vow be performed. + +19:065:002 O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come. + +19:065:003 Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou + shalt purge them away. + +19:065:004 Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach + unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be + satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy + temple. + +19:065:005 By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God + of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of + the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea: + +19:065:006 Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded + with power: + +19:065:007 Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their + waves, and the tumult of the people. + +19:065:008 They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy + tokens: thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening + to rejoice. + +19:065:009 Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly + enrichest it with the river of God, which is full of water: + thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for it. + +19:065:010 Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly: thou settlest the + furrows thereof: thou makest it soft with showers: thou + blessest the springing thereof. + +19:065:011 Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop + fatness. + +19:065:012 They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little + hills rejoice on every side. + +19:065:013 The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are + covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing. + +19:066:001 Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: + +19:066:002 Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious. + +19:066:003 Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the + greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves + unto thee. + +19:066:004 All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; + they shall sing to thy name. Selah. + +19:066:005 Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing + toward the children of men. + +19:066:006 He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood + on foot: there did we rejoice in him. + +19:066:007 He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: + let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah. + +19:066:008 O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise + to be heard: + +19:066:009 Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to + be moved. + +19:066:010 For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver + is tried. + +19:066:011 Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon + our loins. + +19:066:012 Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through + fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a + wealthy place. + +19:066:013 I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee + my vows, + +19:066:014 Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I + was in trouble. + +19:066:015 I will offer unto thee burnt sacrifices of fatlings, with the + incense of rams; I will offer bullocks with goats. Selah. + +19:066:016 Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what + he hath done for my soul. + +19:066:017 I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my + tongue. + +19:066:018 If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: + +19:066:019 But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of + my prayer. + +19:066:020 Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his + mercy from me. + +19:067:001 God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to + shine upon us; Selah. + +19:067:002 That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among + all nations. + +19:067:003 Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise + thee. + +19:067:004 O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt + judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon + earth. Selah. + +19:067:005 Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise + thee. + +19:067:006 Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own + God, shall bless us. + +19:067:007 God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear + him. + +19:068:001 Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also + that hate him flee before him. + +19:068:002 As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth + before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of + God. + +19:068:003 But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: + yea, let them exceedingly rejoice. + +19:068:004 Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth + upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him. + +19:068:005 A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God + in his holy habitation. + +19:068:006 God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those + which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry + land. + +19:068:007 O God, when thou wentest forth before thy people, when thou + didst march through the wilderness; Selah: + +19:068:008 The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of + God: even Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the + God of Israel. + +19:068:009 Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, whereby thou didst + confirm thine inheritance, when it was weary. + +19:068:010 Thy congregation hath dwelt therein: thou, O God, hast + prepared of thy goodness for the poor. + +19:068:011 The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that + published it. + +19:068:012 Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home + divided the spoil. + +19:068:013 Though ye have lien among the pots, yet shall ye be as the + wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with + yellow gold. + +19:068:014 When the Almighty scattered kings in it, it was white as snow + in Salmon. + +19:068:015 The hill of God is as the hill of Bashan; an high hill as the + hill of Bashan. + +19:068:016 Why leap ye, ye high hills? this is the hill which God + desireth to dwell in; yea, the LORD will dwell in it for ever. + +19:068:017 The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of + angels: the Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy + place. + +19:068:018 Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: + thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious + also, that the LORD God might dwell among them. + +19:068:019 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even + the God of our salvation. Selah. + +19:068:020 He that is our God is the God of salvation; and unto GOD the + Lord belong the issues from death. + +19:068:021 But God shall wound the head of his enemies, and the hairy + scalp of such an one as goeth on still in his trespasses. + +19:068:022 The Lord said, I will bring again from Bashan, I will bring my + people again from the depths of the sea: + +19:068:023 That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies, and + the tongue of thy dogs in the same. + +19:068:024 They have seen thy goings, O God; even the goings of my God, + my King, in the sanctuary. + +19:068:025 The singers went before, the players on instruments followed + after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels. + +19:068:026 Bless ye God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the + fountain of Israel. + +19:068:027 There is little Benjamin with their ruler, the princes of + Judah and their council, the princes of Zebulun, and the + princes of Naphtali. + +19:068:028 Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that + which thou hast wrought for us. + +19:068:029 Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents + unto thee. + +19:068:030 Rebuke the company of spearmen, the multitude of the bulls, + with the calves of the people, till every one submit himself + with pieces of silver: scatter thou the people that delight in + war. + +19:068:031 Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch + out her hands unto God. + +19:068:032 Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto + the Lord; Selah: + +19:068:033 To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of + old; lo, he doth send out his voice, and that a mighty voice. + +19:068:034 Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, + and his strength is in the clouds. + +19:068:035 O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: the God of + Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. + Blessed be God. + +19:069:001 Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul. + +19:069:002 I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come + into deep waters, where the floods overflow me. + +19:069:003 I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail + while I wait for my God. + +19:069:004 They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of + mine head: they that would destroy me, being mine enemies + wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored that which I took not + away. + +19:069:005 O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid + from thee. + +19:069:006 Let not them that wait on thee, O Lord GOD of hosts, be + ashamed for my sake: let not those that seek thee be + confounded for my sake, O God of Israel. + +19:069:007 Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered + my face. + +19:069:008 I am become a stranger unto my brethren, and an alien unto my + mother's children. + +19:069:009 For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the + reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me. + +19:069:010 When I wept, and chastened my soul with fasting, that was to + my reproach. + +19:069:011 I made sackcloth also my garment; and I became a proverb to + them. + +19:069:012 They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I was the song + of the drunkards. + +19:069:013 But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O LORD, in an + acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, + in the truth of thy salvation. + +19:069:014 Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be + delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters. + +19:069:015 Let not the waterflood overflow me, neither let the deep + swallow me up, and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me. + +19:069:016 Hear me, O LORD; for thy lovingkindness is good: turn unto me + according to the multitude of thy tender mercies. + +19:069:017 And hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in trouble: + hear me speedily. + +19:069:018 Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of + mine enemies. + +19:069:019 Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonour: + mine adversaries are all before thee. + +19:069:020 Reproach hath broken my heart; and I am full of heaviness: and + I looked for some to take pity, but there was none; and for + comforters, but I found none. + +19:069:021 They gave me also gall for my meat; and in my thirst they gave + me vinegar to drink. + +19:069:022 Let their table become a snare before them: and that which + should have been for their welfare, let it become a trap. + +19:069:023 Let their eyes be darkened, that they see not; and make their + loins continually to shake. + +19:069:024 Pour out thine indignation upon them, and let thy wrathful + anger take hold of them. + +19:069:025 Let their habitation be desolate; and let none dwell in their + tents. + +19:069:026 For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk + to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded. + +19:069:027 Add iniquity unto their iniquity: and let them not come into + thy righteousness. + +19:069:028 Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be + written with the righteous. + +19:069:029 But I am poor and sorrowful: let thy salvation, O God, set me + up on high. + +19:069:030 I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify + him with thanksgiving. + +19:069:031 This also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock + that hath horns and hoofs. + +19:069:032 The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall + live that seek God. + +19:069:033 For the LORD heareth the poor, and despiseth not his + prisoners. + +19:069:034 Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and every thing + that moveth therein. + +19:069:035 For God will save Zion, and will build the cities of Judah: + that they may dwell there, and have it in possession. + +19:069:036 The seed also of his servants shall inherit it: and they that + love his name shall dwell therein. + +19:070:001 MAKE HASTE, O GOD, TO DELIVER ME; MAKE HASTE TO HELP ME, O + LORD. + +19:070:002 Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: + let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire + my hurt. + +19:070:003 Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, + Aha, aha. + +19:070:004 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and + let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be + magnified. + +19:070:005 But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art + my help and my deliverer; O LORD, make no tarrying. + +19:071:001 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to + confusion. + +19:071:002 Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: + incline thine ear unto me, and save me. + +19:071:003 Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually + resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art + my rock and my fortress. + +19:071:004 Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of + the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. + +19:071:005 For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my + youth. + +19:071:006 By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that + took me out of my mother's bowels: my praise shall be + continually of thee. + +19:071:007 I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge. + +19:071:008 Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all + the day. + +19:071:009 Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my + strength faileth. + +19:071:010 For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for + my soul take counsel together, + +19:071:011 Saying, God hath forsaken him: persecute and take him; for + there is none to deliver him. + +19:071:012 O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help. + +19:071:013 Let them be confounded and consumed that are adversaries to my + soul; let them be covered with reproach and dishonour that + seek my hurt. + +19:071:014 But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and + more. + +19:071:015 My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation + all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof. + +19:071:016 I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention + of thy righteousness, even of thine only. + +19:071:017 O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I + declared thy wondrous works. + +19:071:018 Now also when I am old and greyheaded, O God, forsake me not; + until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy + power to every one that is to come. + +19:071:019 Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done + great things: O God, who is like unto thee! + +19:071:020 Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt + quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths + of the earth. + +19:071:021 Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every + side. + +19:071:022 I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O + my God: unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One + of Israel. + +19:071:023 My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my + soul, which thou hast redeemed. + +19:071:024 My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day + long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto + shame, that seek my hurt. + +19:072:001 Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto + the king's son. + +19:072:002 He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor + with judgment. + +19:072:003 The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little + hills, by righteousness. + +19:072:004 He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the + children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the + oppressor. + +19:072:005 They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, + throughout all generations. + +19:072:006 He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers + that water the earth. + +19:072:007 In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of + peace so long as the moon endureth. + +19:072:008 He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the + river unto the ends of the earth. + +19:072:009 They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and + his enemies shall lick the dust. + +19:072:010 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: + the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts. + +19:072:011 Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall + serve him. + +19:072:012 For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, + and him that hath no helper. + +19:072:013 He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of + the needy. + +19:072:014 He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and + precious shall their blood be in his sight. + +19:072:015 And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of + Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and + daily shall he be praised. + +19:072:016 There shall be an handful of corn in the earth upon the top of + the mountains; the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon: and + they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth. + +19:072:017 His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as + long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations + shall call him blessed. + +19:072:018 Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth + wondrous things. + +19:072:019 And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole + earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen. + +19:072:020 The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. + +19:073:001 Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean + heart. + +19:073:002 But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well + nigh slipped. + +19:073:003 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of + the wicked. + +19:073:004 For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is + firm. + +19:073:005 They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued + like other men. + +19:073:006 Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence + covereth them as a garment. + +19:073:007 Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart + could wish. + +19:073:008 They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: + they speak loftily. + +19:073:009 They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue + walketh through the earth. + +19:073:010 Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full cup + are wrung out to them. + +19:073:011 And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the + most High? + +19:073:012 Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they + increase in riches. + +19:073:013 Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands + in innocency. + +19:073:014 For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every + morning. + +19:073:015 If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against + the generation of thy children. + +19:073:016 When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me; + +19:073:017 Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I + their end. + +19:073:018 Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst + them down into destruction. + +19:073:019 How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are + utterly consumed with terrors. + +19:073:020 As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, + thou shalt despise their image. + +19:073:021 Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins. + +19:073:022 So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee. + +19:073:023 Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me + by my right hand. + +19:073:024 Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me + to glory. + +19:073:025 Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth + that I desire beside thee. + +19:073:026 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my + heart, and my portion for ever. + +19:073:027 For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast + destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee. + +19:073:028 But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust + in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works. + +19:074:001 O God, why hast thou cast us off for ever? why doth thine + anger smoke against the sheep of thy pasture? + +19:074:002 Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old; + the rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this + mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt. + +19:074:003 Lift up thy feet unto the perpetual desolations; even all that + the enemy hath done wickedly in the sanctuary. + +19:074:004 Thine enemies roar in the midst of thy congregations; they set + up their ensigns for signs. + +19:074:005 A man was famous according as he had lifted up axes upon the + thick trees. + +19:074:006 But now they break down the carved work thereof at once with + axes and hammers. + +19:074:007 They have cast fire into thy sanctuary, they have defiled by + casting down the dwelling place of thy name to the ground. + +19:074:008 They said in their hearts, Let us destroy them together: they + have burned up all the synagogues of God in the land. + +19:074:009 We see not our signs: there is no more any prophet: neither is + there among us any that knoweth how long. + +19:074:010 O God, how long shall the adversary reproach? shall the enemy + blaspheme thy name for ever? + +19:074:011 Why withdrawest thou thy hand, even thy right hand? pluck it + out of thy bosom. + +19:074:012 For God is my King of old, working salvation in the midst of + the earth. + +19:074:013 Thou didst divide the sea by thy strength: thou brakest the + heads of the dragons in the waters. + +19:074:014 Thou brakest the heads of leviathan in pieces, and gavest him + to be meat to the people inhabiting the wilderness. + +19:074:015 Thou didst cleave the fountain and the flood: thou driedst up + mighty rivers. + +19:074:016 The day is thine, the night also is thine: thou hast prepared + the light and the sun. + +19:074:017 Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: thou hast made + summer and winter. + +19:074:018 Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O LORD, and + that the foolish people have blasphemed thy name. + +19:074:019 O deliver not the soul of thy turtledove unto the multitude of + the wicked: forget not the congregation of thy poor for ever. + +19:074:020 Have respect unto the covenant: for the dark places of the + earth are full of the habitations of cruelty. + +19:074:021 O let not the oppressed return ashamed: let the poor and needy + praise thy name. + +19:074:022 Arise, O God, plead thine own cause: remember how the foolish + man reproacheth thee daily. + +19:074:023 Forget not the voice of thine enemies: the tumult of those + that rise up against thee increaseth continually. + +19:075:001 Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give + thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare. + +19:075:002 When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly. + +19:075:003 The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I + bear up the pillars of it. Selah. + +19:075:004 I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, + Lift not up the horn: + +19:075:005 Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck. + +19:075:006 For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, + nor from the south. + +19:075:007 But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up + another. + +19:075:008 For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, and the wine is + red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: + but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring + them out, and drink them. + +19:075:009 But I will declare for ever; I will sing praises to the God of + Jacob. + +19:075:010 All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns + of the righteous shall be exalted. + +19:076:001 In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel. + +19:076:002 In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in + Zion. + +19:076:003 There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the + sword, and the battle. Selah. + +19:076:004 Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of + prey. + +19:076:005 The stouthearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep: and + none of the men of might have found their hands. + +19:076:006 At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are + cast into a dead sleep. + +19:076:007 Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy + sight when once thou art angry? + +19:076:008 Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth + feared, and was still, + +19:076:009 When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. + Selah. + +19:076:010 Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of + wrath shalt thou restrain. + +19:076:011 Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round + about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared. + +19:076:012 He shall cut off the spirit of princes: he is terrible to the + kings of the earth. + +19:077:001 I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; + and he gave ear unto me. + +19:077:002 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the + night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted. + +19:077:003 I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my + spirit was overwhelmed. Selah. + +19:077:004 Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot + speak. + +19:077:005 I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times. + +19:077:006 I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with + mine own heart: and my spirit made diligent search. + +19:077:007 Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no + more? + +19:077:008 Is his mercy clean gone for ever? doth his promise fail for + evermore? + +19:077:009 Hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up + his tender mercies? Selah. + +19:077:010 And I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the + years of the right hand of the most High. + +19:077:011 I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember + thy wonders of old. + +19:077:012 I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. + +19:077:013 Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as + our God? + +19:077:014 Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy + strength among the people. + +19:077:015 Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, the sons of + Jacob and Joseph. Selah. + +19:077:016 The waters saw thee, O God, the waters saw thee; they were + afraid: the depths also were troubled. + +19:077:017 The clouds poured out water: the skies sent out a sound: thine + arrows also went abroad. + +19:077:018 The voice of thy thunder was in the heaven: the lightnings + lightened the world: the earth trembled and shook. + +19:077:019 Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and + thy footsteps are not known. + +19:077:020 Thou leddest thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and + Aaron. + +19:078:001 Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the + words of my mouth. + +19:078:002 I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings + of old: + +19:078:003 Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us. + +19:078:004 We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the + generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, + and his wonderful works that he hath done. + +19:078:005 For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law + in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should + make them known to their children: + +19:078:006 That the generation to come might know them, even the children + which should be born; who should arise and declare them to + their children: + +19:078:007 That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the + works of God, but keep his commandments: + +19:078:008 And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious + generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, and + whose spirit was not stedfast with God. + +19:078:009 The children of Ephraim, being armed, and carrying bows, + turned back in the day of battle. + +19:078:010 They kept not the covenant of God, and refused to walk in his + law; + +19:078:011 And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them. + +19:078:012 Marvellous things did he in the sight of their fathers, in the + land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan. + +19:078:013 He divided the sea, and caused them to pass through; and he + made the waters to stand as an heap. + +19:078:014 In the daytime also he led them with a cloud, and all the + night with a light of fire. + +19:078:015 He clave the rocks in the wilderness, and gave them drink as + out of the great depths. + +19:078:016 He brought streams also out of the rock, and caused waters to + run down like rivers. + +19:078:017 And they sinned yet more against him by provoking the most + High in the wilderness. + +19:078:018 And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their + lust. + +19:078:019 Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a + table in the wilderness? + +19:078:020 Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the + streams overflowed; can he give bread also? can he provide + flesh for his people? + +19:078:021 Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was + kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel; + +19:078:022 Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in his + salvation: + +19:078:023 Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the + doors of heaven, + +19:078:024 And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them + of the corn of heaven. + +19:078:025 Man did eat angels' food: he sent them meat to the full. + +19:078:026 He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power + he brought in the south wind. + +19:078:027 He rained flesh also upon them as dust, and feathered fowls + like as the sand of the sea: + +19:078:028 And he let it fall in the midst of their camp, round about + their habitations. + +19:078:029 So they did eat, and were well filled: for he gave them their + own desire; + +19:078:030 They were not estranged from their lust. But while their meat + was yet in their mouths, + +19:078:031 The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, + and smote down the chosen men of Israel. + +19:078:032 For all this they sinned still, and believed not for his + wondrous works. + +19:078:033 Therefore their days did he consume in vanity, and their years + in trouble. + +19:078:034 When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and + enquired early after God. + +19:078:035 And they remembered that God was their rock, and the high God + their redeemer. + +19:078:036 Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth, and they + lied unto him with their tongues. + +19:078:037 For their heart was not right with him, neither were they + stedfast in his covenant. + +19:078:038 But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and + destroyed them not: yea, many a time turned he his anger away, + and did not stir up all his wrath. + +19:078:039 For he remembered that they were but flesh; a wind that + passeth away, and cometh not again. + +19:078:040 How oft did they provoke him in the wilderness, and grieve him + in the desert! + +19:078:041 Yea, they turned back and tempted God, and limited the Holy + One of Israel. + +19:078:042 They remembered not his hand, nor the day when he delivered + them from the enemy. + +19:078:043 How he had wrought his signs in Egypt, and his wonders in the + field of Zoan. + +19:078:044 And had turned their rivers into blood; and their floods, that + they could not drink. + +19:078:045 He sent divers sorts of flies among them, which devoured them; + and frogs, which destroyed them. + +19:078:046 He gave also their increase unto the caterpiller, and their + labour unto the locust. + +19:078:047 He destroyed their vines with hail, and their sycomore trees + with frost. + +19:078:048 He gave up their cattle also to the hail, and their flocks to + hot thunderbolts. + +19:078:049 He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, wrath, and + indignation, and trouble, by sending evil angels among them. + +19:078:050 He made a way to his anger; he spared not their soul from + death, but gave their life over to the pestilence; + +19:078:051 And smote all the firstborn in Egypt; the chief of their + strength in the tabernacles of Ham: + +19:078:052 But made his own people to go forth like sheep, and guided + them in the wilderness like a flock. + +19:078:053 And he led them on safely, so that they feared not: but the + sea overwhelmed their enemies. + +19:078:054 And he brought them to the border of his sanctuary, even to + this mountain, which his right hand had purchased. + +19:078:055 He cast out the heathen also before them, and divided them an + inheritance by line, and made the tribes of Israel to dwell in + their tents. + +19:078:056 Yet they tempted and provoked the most high God, and kept not + his testimonies: + +19:078:057 But turned back, and dealt unfaithfully like their fathers: + they were turned aside like a deceitful bow. + +19:078:058 For they provoked him to anger with their high places, and + moved him to jealousy with their graven images. + +19:078:059 When God heard this, he was wroth, and greatly abhorred + Israel: + +19:078:060 So that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent which he + placed among men; + +19:078:061 And delivered his strength into captivity, and his glory into + the enemy's hand. + +19:078:062 He gave his people over also unto the sword; and was wroth + with his inheritance. + +19:078:063 The fire consumed their young men; and their maidens were not + given to marriage. + +19:078:064 Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no + lamentation. + +19:078:065 Then the LORD awaked as one out of sleep, and like a mighty + man that shouteth by reason of wine. + +19:078:066 And he smote his enemies in the hinder parts: he put them to a + perpetual reproach. + +19:078:067 Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not + the tribe of Ephraim: + +19:078:068 But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved. + +19:078:069 And he built his sanctuary like high palaces, like the earth + which he hath established for ever. + +19:078:070 He chose David also his servant, and took him from the + sheepfolds: + +19:078:071 From following the ewes great with young he brought him to + feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance. + +19:078:072 So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and + guided them by the skilfulness of his hands. + +19:079:001 O god, the heathen are come into thine inheritance; thy holy + temple have they defiled; they have laid Jerusalem on heaps. + +19:079:002 The dead bodies of thy servants have they given to be meat + unto the fowls of the heaven, the flesh of thy saints unto the + beasts of the earth. + +19:079:003 Their blood have they shed like water round about Jerusalem; + and there was none to bury them. + +19:079:004 We are become a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and + derision to them that are round about us. + +19:079:005 How long, LORD? wilt thou be angry for ever? shall thy + jealousy burn like fire? + +19:079:006 Pour out thy wrath upon the heathen that have not known thee, + and upon the kingdoms that have not called upon thy name. + +19:079:007 For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling + place. + +19:079:008 O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender + mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low. + +19:079:009 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: + and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake. + +19:079:010 Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is their God? let him + be known among the heathen in our sight by the revenging of + the blood of thy servants which is shed. + +19:079:011 Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to + the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are + appointed to die; + +19:079:012 And render unto our neighbours sevenfold into their bosom + their reproach, wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord. + +19:079:013 So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture will give thee + thanks for ever: we will shew forth thy praise to all + generations. + +19:080:001 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like + a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine + forth. + +19:080:002 Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, + and come and save us. + +19:080:003 Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we + shall be saved. + +19:080:004 O LORD God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against the + prayer of thy people? + +19:080:005 Thou feedest them with the bread of tears; and givest them + tears to drink in great measure. + +19:080:006 Thou makest us a strife unto our neighbours: and our enemies + laugh among themselves. + +19:080:007 Turn us again, O God of hosts, and cause thy face to shine; + and we shall be saved. + +19:080:008 Thou hast brought a vine out of Egypt: thou hast cast out the + heathen, and planted it. + +19:080:009 Thou preparedst room before it, and didst cause it to take + deep root, and it filled the land. + +19:080:010 The hills were covered with the shadow of it, and the boughs + thereof were like the goodly cedars. + +19:080:011 She sent out her boughs unto the sea, and her branches unto + the river. + +19:080:012 Why hast thou then broken down her hedges, so that all they + which pass by the way do pluck her? + +19:080:013 The boar out of the wood doth waste it, and the wild beast of + the field doth devour it. + +19:080:014 Return, we beseech thee, O God of hosts: look down from + heaven, and behold, and visit this vine; + +19:080:015 And the vineyard which thy right hand hath planted, and the + branch that thou madest strong for thyself. + +19:080:016 It is burned with fire, it is cut down: they perish at the + rebuke of thy countenance. + +19:080:017 Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand, upon the son + of man whom thou madest strong for thyself. + +19:080:018 So will not we go back from thee: quicken us, and we will call + upon thy name. + +19:080:019 Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; + and we shall be saved. + +19:081:001 Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the + God of Jacob. + +19:081:002 Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel, the pleasant harp + with the psaltery. + +19:081:003 Blow up the trumpet in the new moon, in the time appointed, on + our solemn feast day. + +19:081:004 For this was a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of + Jacob. + +19:081:005 This he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out + through the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I + understood not. + +19:081:006 I removed his shoulder from the burden: his hands were + delivered from the pots. + +19:081:007 Thou calledst in trouble, and I delivered thee; I answered + thee in the secret place of thunder: I proved thee at the + waters of Meribah. Selah. + +19:081:008 Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if + thou wilt hearken unto me; + +19:081:009 There shall no strange god be in thee; neither shalt thou + worship any strange god. + +19:081:010 I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of + Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it. + +19:081:011 But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would + none of me. + +19:081:012 So I gave them up unto their own hearts' lust: and they walked + in their own counsels. + +19:081:013 Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked + in my ways! + +19:081:014 I should soon have subdued their enemies, and turned my hand + against their adversaries. + +19:081:015 The haters of the LORD should have submitted themselves unto + him: but their time should have endured for ever. + +19:081:016 He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and + with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee. + +19:082:001 God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth + among the gods. + +19:082:002 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the + wicked? Selah. + +19:082:003 Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted + and needy. + +19:082:004 Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the + wicked. + +19:082:005 They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in + darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course. + +19:082:006 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the + most High. + +19:082:007 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes. + +19:082:008 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all + nations. + +19:083:001 Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not + still, O God. + +19:083:002 For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee + have lifted up the head. + +19:083:003 They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and + consulted against thy hidden ones. + +19:083:004 They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a + nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance. + +19:083:005 For they have consulted together with one consent: they are + confederate against thee: + +19:083:006 The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the + Hagarenes; + +19:083:007 Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the + inhabitants of Tyre; + +19:083:008 Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children + of Lot. Selah. + +19:083:009 Do unto them as unto the Midianites; as to Sisera, as to + Jabin, at the brook of Kison: + +19:083:010 Which perished at Endor: they became as dung for the earth. + +19:083:011 Make their nobles like Oreb, and like Zeeb: yea, all their + princes as Zebah, and as Zalmunna: + +19:083:012 Who said, Let us take to ourselves the houses of God in + possession. + +19:083:013 O my God, make them like a wheel; as the stubble before the + wind. + +19:083:014 As the fire burneth a wood, and as the flame setteth the + mountains on fire; + +19:083:015 So persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraid with + thy storm. + +19:083:016 Fill their faces with shame; that they may seek thy name, O + LORD. + +19:083:017 Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be + put to shame, and perish: + +19:083:018 That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art + the most high over all the earth. + +19:084:001 How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts! + +19:084:002 My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the + LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God. + +19:084:003 Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest + for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O + LORD of hosts, my King, and my God. + +19:084:004 Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still + praising thee. Selah. + +19:084:005 Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart + are the ways of them. + +19:084:006 Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the + rain also filleth the pools. + +19:084:007 They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion + appeareth before God. + +19:084:008 O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. + Selah. + +19:084:009 Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine + anointed. + +19:084:010 For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had + rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell + in the tents of wickedness. + +19:084:011 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace + and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk + uprightly. + +19:084:012 O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee. + +19:085:001 Lord, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast + brought back the captivity of Jacob. + +19:085:002 Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast + covered all their sin. Selah. + +19:085:003 Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself + from the fierceness of thine anger. + +19:085:004 Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward + us to cease. + +19:085:005 Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine + anger to all generations? + +19:085:006 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in + thee? + +19:085:007 Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation. + +19:085:008 I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak + peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not + turn again to folly. + +19:085:009 Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory + may dwell in our land. + +19:085:010 Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have + kissed each other. + +19:085:011 Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall + look down from heaven. + +19:085:012 Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good; and our land + shall yield her increase. + +19:085:013 Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way + of his steps. + +19:086:001 Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy. + +19:086:002 Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy + servant that trusteth in thee. + +19:086:003 Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily. + +19:086:004 Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I + lift up my soul. + +19:086:005 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous + in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. + +19:086:006 Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of + my supplications. + +19:086:007 In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt + answer me. + +19:086:008 Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither + are there any works like unto thy works. + +19:086:009 All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before + thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name. + +19:086:010 For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God + alone. + +19:086:011 Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my + heart to fear thy name. + +19:086:012 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I + will glorify thy name for evermore. + +19:086:013 For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my + soul from the lowest hell. + +19:086:014 O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of + violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee + before them. + +19:086:015 But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, + longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth. + +19:086:016 O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto + thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid. + +19:086:017 Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, + and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast holpen me, and + comforted me. + +19:087:001 His foundation is in the holy mountains. + +19:087:002 The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings + of Jacob. + +19:087:003 Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah. + +19:087:004 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: + behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born + there. + +19:087:005 And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in + her: and the highest himself shall establish her. + +19:087:006 The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this + man was born there. Selah. + +19:087:007 As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be + there: all my springs are in thee. + +19:088:001 O lord God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before + thee: + +19:088:002 Let my prayer come before thee: incline thine ear unto my cry; + +19:088:003 For my soul is full of troubles: and my life draweth nigh unto + the grave. + +19:088:004 I am counted with them that go down into the pit: I am as a + man that hath no strength: + +19:088:005 Free among the dead, like the slain that lie in the grave, + whom thou rememberest no more: and they are cut off from thy + hand. + +19:088:006 Thou hast laid me in the lowest pit, in darkness, in the + deeps. + +19:088:007 Thy wrath lieth hard upon me, and thou hast afflicted me with + all thy waves. Selah. + +19:088:008 Thou hast put away mine acquaintance far from me; thou hast + made me an abomination unto them: I am shut up, and I cannot + come forth. + +19:088:009 Mine eye mourneth by reason of affliction: LORD, I have called + daily upon thee, I have stretched out my hands unto thee. + +19:088:010 Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and + praise thee? Selah. + +19:088:011 Shall thy lovingkindness be declared in the grave? or thy + faithfulness in destruction? + +19:088:012 Shall thy wonders be known in the dark? and thy righteousness + in the land of forgetfulness? + +19:088:013 But unto thee have I cried, O LORD; and in the morning shall + my prayer prevent thee. + +19:088:014 LORD, why castest thou off my soul? why hidest thou thy face + from me? + +19:088:015 I am afflicted and ready to die from my youth up: while I + suffer thy terrors I am distracted. + +19:088:016 Thy fierce wrath goeth over me; thy terrors have cut me off. + +19:088:017 They came round about me daily like water; they compassed me + about together. + +19:088:018 Lover and friend hast thou put far from me, and mine + acquaintance into darkness. + +19:089:001 I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth + will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. + +19:089:002 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy + faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens. + +19:089:003 I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David + my servant, + +19:089:004 Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to + all generations. Selah. + +19:089:005 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy + faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints. + +19:089:006 For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? who among + the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD? + +19:089:007 God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and + to be had in reverence of all them that are about him. + +19:089:008 O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or + to thy faithfulness round about thee? + +19:089:009 Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof + arise, thou stillest them. + +19:089:010 Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou + hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm. + +19:089:011 The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: as for the + world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them. + +19:089:012 The north and the south thou hast created them: Tabor and + Hermon shall rejoice in thy name. + +19:089:013 Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy + right hand. + +19:089:014 Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy + and truth shall go before thy face. + +19:089:015 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall + walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance. + +19:089:016 In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy + righteousness shall they be exalted. + +19:089:017 For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour + our horn shall be exalted. + +19:089:018 For the LORD is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our + king. + +19:089:019 Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I + have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one + chosen out of the people. + +19:089:020 I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I + anointed him: + +19:089:021 With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall + strengthen him. + +19:089:022 The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness + afflict him. + +19:089:023 And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them + that hate him. + +19:089:024 But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my + name shall his horn be exalted. + +19:089:025 I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the + rivers. + +19:089:026 He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock + of my salvation. + +19:089:027 Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of + the earth. + +19:089:028 My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant + shall stand fast with him. + +19:089:029 His seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his throne + as the days of heaven. + +19:089:030 If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments; + +19:089:031 If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments; + +19:089:032 Then will I visit their transgression with the rod, and their + iniquity with stripes. + +19:089:033 Nevertheless my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from + him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail. + +19:089:034 My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone + out of my lips. + +19:089:035 Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto + David. + +19:089:036 His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun + before me. + +19:089:037 It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a + faithful witness in heaven. Selah. + +19:089:038 But thou hast cast off and abhorred, thou hast been wroth with + thine anointed. + +19:089:039 Thou hast made void the covenant of thy servant: thou hast + profaned his crown by casting it to the ground. + +19:089:040 Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his + strong holds to ruin. + +19:089:041 All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his + neighbours. + +19:089:042 Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast + made all his enemies to rejoice. + +19:089:043 Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made + him to stand in the battle. + +19:089:044 Thou hast made his glory to cease, and cast his throne down to + the ground. + +19:089:045 The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered + him with shame. Selah. + +19:089:046 How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy + wrath burn like fire? + +19:089:047 Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all + men in vain? + +19:089:048 What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he + deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah. + +19:089:049 Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou + swarest unto David in thy truth? + +19:089:050 Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in + my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people; + +19:089:051 Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith + they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed. + +19:089:052 Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen. + +19:090:001 Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. + +19:090:002 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst + formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to + everlasting, thou art God. + +19:090:003 Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye + children of men. + +19:090:004 For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it + is past, and as a watch in the night. + +19:090:005 Thou carriest them away as with a flood; they are as a sleep: + in the morning they are like grass which groweth up. + +19:090:006 In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth up; in the evening + it is cut down, and withereth. + +19:090:007 For we are consumed by thine anger, and by thy wrath are we + troubled. + +19:090:008 Thou hast set our iniquities before thee, our secret sins in + the light of thy countenance. + +19:090:009 For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our + years as a tale that is told. + +19:090:010 The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by + reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their + strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly + away. + +19:090:011 Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even according to thy + fear, so is thy wrath. + +19:090:012 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts + unto wisdom. + +19:090:013 Return, O LORD, how long? and let it repent thee concerning + thy servants. + +19:090:014 O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be + glad all our days. + +19:090:015 Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted + us, and the years wherein we have seen evil. + +19:090:016 Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto + their children. + +19:090:017 And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and + establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of + our hands establish thou it. + +19:091:001 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall + abide under the shadow of the Almighty. + +19:091:002 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my + God; in him will I trust. + +19:091:003 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and + from the noisome pestilence. + +19:091:004 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings + shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. + +19:091:005 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the + arrow that flieth by day; + +19:091:006 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the + destruction that wasteth at noonday. + +19:091:007 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy + right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. + +19:091:008 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of + the wicked. + +19:091:009 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the + most High, thy habitation; + +19:091:010 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come + nigh thy dwelling. + +19:091:011 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in + all thy ways. + +19:091:012 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy + foot against a stone. + +19:091:013 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and + the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. + +19:091:014 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver + him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. + +19:091:015 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with + him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. + +19:091:016 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. + +19:092:001 IT IS A GOOD THING TO GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD, AND TO SING + PRAISES UNTO THY NAME, O MOST HIGH: + +19:092:002 To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy + faithfulness every night, + +19:092:003 Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon + the harp with a solemn sound. + +19:092:004 For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will + triumph in the works of thy hands. + +19:092:005 O LORD, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very + deep. + +19:092:006 A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand + this. + +19:092:007 When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers + of iniquity do flourish; it is that they shall be destroyed + for ever: + +19:092:008 But thou, LORD, art most high for evermore. + +19:092:009 For, lo, thine enemies, O LORD, for, lo, thine enemies shall + perish; all the workers of iniquity shall be scattered. + +19:092:010 But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I + shall be anointed with fresh oil. + +19:092:011 Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine + ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against + me. + +19:092:012 The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow + like a cedar in Lebanon. + +19:092:013 Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish + in the courts of our God. + +19:092:014 They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be + fat and flourishing; + +19:092:015 To shew that the LORD is upright: he is my rock, and there is + no unrighteousness in him. + +19:093:001 The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is + clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the + world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved. + +19:093:002 Thy throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting. + +19:093:003 The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up + their voice; the floods lift up their waves. + +19:093:004 The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, + yea, than the mighty waves of the sea. + +19:093:005 Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, + O LORD, for ever. + +19:094:001 O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom + vengeance belongeth, shew thyself. + +19:094:002 Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: render a reward to + the proud. + +19:094:003 LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked + triumph? + +19:094:004 How long shall they utter and speak hard things? and all the + workers of iniquity boast themselves? + +19:094:005 They break in pieces thy people, O LORD, and afflict thine + heritage. + +19:094:006 They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the + fatherless. + +19:094:007 Yet they say, The LORD shall not see, neither shall the God of + Jacob regard it. + +19:094:008 Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when + will ye be wise? + +19:094:009 He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the + eye, shall he not see? + +19:094:010 He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? he that + teacheth man knowledge, shall not he know? + +19:094:011 The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity. + +19:094:012 Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest + him out of thy law; + +19:094:013 That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, + until the pit be digged for the wicked. + +19:094:014 For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he + forsake his inheritance. + +19:094:015 But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the + upright in heart shall follow it. + +19:094:016 Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will + stand up for me against the workers of iniquity? + +19:094:017 Unless the LORD had been my help, my soul had almost dwelt in + silence. + +19:094:018 When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up. + +19:094:019 In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight + my soul. + +19:094:020 Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which + frameth mischief by a law? + +19:094:021 They gather themselves together against the soul of the + righteous, and condemn the innocent blood. + +19:094:022 But the LORD is my defence; and my God is the rock of my + refuge. + +19:094:023 And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity, and shall cut + them off in their own wickedness; yea, the LORD our God shall + cut them off. + +19:095:001 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise + to the rock of our salvation. + +19:095:002 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a + joyful noise unto him with psalms. + +19:095:003 For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods. + +19:095:004 In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of + the hills is his also. + +19:095:005 The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry + land. + +19:095:006 O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the + LORD our maker. + +19:095:007 For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and + the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice, + +19:095:008 Harden not your heart, as in the provocation, and as in the + day of temptation in the wilderness: + +19:095:009 When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my work. + +19:095:010 Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said, + It is a people that do err in their heart, and they have not + known my ways: + +19:095:011 Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into + my rest. + +19:096:001 O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the + earth. + +19:096:002 Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation + from day to day. + +19:096:003 Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all + people. + +19:096:004 For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be + feared above all gods. + +19:096:005 For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made + the heavens. + +19:096:006 Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in + his sanctuary. + +19:096:007 Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the + LORD glory and strength. + +19:096:008 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an + offering, and come into his courts. + +19:096:009 O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, + all the earth. + +19:096:010 Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also + shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall + judge the people righteously. + +19:096:011 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the + sea roar, and the fulness thereof. + +19:096:012 Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall + all the trees of the wood rejoice + +19:096:013 Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the + earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the + people with his truth. + +19:097:001 The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of + isles be glad thereof. + +19:097:002 Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and + judgment are the habitation of his throne. + +19:097:003 A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round + about. + +19:097:004 His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and + trembled. + +19:097:005 The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the + presence of the Lord of the whole earth. + +19:097:006 The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see + his glory. + +19:097:007 Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast + themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods. + +19:097:008 Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced + because of thy judgments, O LORD. + +19:097:009 For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted + far above all gods. + +19:097:010 Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of + his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. + +19:097:011 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright + in heart. + +19:097:012 Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the + remembrance of his holiness. + +19:098:001 O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous + things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the + victory. + +19:098:002 The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath + he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen. + +19:098:003 He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of + Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of + our God. + +19:098:004 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud + noise, and rejoice, and sing praise. + +19:098:005 Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice + of a psalm. + +19:098:006 With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before + the LORD, the King. + +19:098:007 Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they + that dwell therein. + +19:098:008 Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful + together + +19:098:009 Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with + righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with + equity. + +19:099:001 The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between + the cherubims; let the earth be moved. + +19:099:002 The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the + people. + +19:099:003 Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy. + +19:099:004 The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish + equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob. + +19:099:005 Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for + he is holy. + +19:099:006 Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that + call upon his name; they called upon the LORD, and he answered + them. + +19:099:007 He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar: they kept his + testimonies, and the ordinance that he gave them. + +19:099:008 Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that + forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their + inventions. + +19:099:009 Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the + LORD our God is holy. + +19:100:001 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. + +19:100:002 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with + singing. + +19:100:003 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, + and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his + pasture. + +19:100:004 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts + with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. + +19:100:005 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth + endureth to all generations. + +19:101:001 I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I + sing. + +19:101:002 I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou + come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect + heart. + +19:101:003 I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work + of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me. + +19:101:004 A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked + person. + +19:101:005 Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: + him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I + suffer. + +19:101:006 Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they + may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall + serve me. + +19:101:007 He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he + that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. + +19:101:008 I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may + cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD. + +19:102:001 Hear my prayer, O LORD, and let my cry come unto thee. + +19:102:002 Hide not thy face from me in the day when I am in trouble; + incline thine ear unto me: in the day when I call answer me + speedily. + +19:102:003 For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned + as an hearth. + +19:102:004 My heart is smitten, and withered like grass; so that I forget + to eat my bread. + +19:102:005 By reason of the voice of my groaning my bones cleave to my + skin. + +19:102:006 I am like a pelican of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the + desert. + +19:102:007 I watch, and am as a sparrow alone upon the house top. + +19:102:008 Mine enemies reproach me all the day; and they that are mad + against me are sworn against me. + +19:102:009 For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mingled my drink with + weeping. + +19:102:010 Because of thine indignation and thy wrath: for thou hast + lifted me up, and cast me down. + +19:102:011 My days are like a shadow that declineth; and I am withered + like grass. + +19:102:012 But thou, O LORD, shall endure for ever; and thy remembrance + unto all generations. + +19:102:013 Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to + favour her, yea, the set time, is come. + +19:102:014 For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the + dust thereof. + +19:102:015 So the heathen shall fear the name of the LORD, and all the + kings of the earth thy glory. + +19:102:016 When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his + glory. + +19:102:017 He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise + their prayer. + +19:102:018 This shall be written for the generation to come: and the + people which shall be created shall praise the LORD. + +19:102:019 For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from + heaven did the LORD behold the earth; + +19:102:020 To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are + appointed to death; + +19:102:021 To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in + Jerusalem; + +19:102:022 When the people are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to + serve the LORD. + +19:102:023 He weakened my strength in the way; he shortened my days. + +19:102:024 I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days: + thy years are throughout all generations. + +19:102:025 Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the + heavens are the work of thy hands. + +19:102:026 They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them + shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change + them, and they shall be changed: + +19:102:027 But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end. + +19:102:028 The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed + shall be established before thee. + +19:103:001 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless + his holy name. + +19:103:002 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: + +19:103:003 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy + diseases; + +19:103:004 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee + with lovingkindness and tender mercies; + +19:103:005 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth + is renewed like the eagle's. + +19:103:006 The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are + oppressed. + +19:103:007 He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children + of Israel. + +19:103:008 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and + plenteous in mercy. + +19:103:009 He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for + ever. + +19:103:010 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us + according to our iniquities. + +19:103:011 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his + mercy toward them that fear him. + +19:103:012 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed + our transgressions from us. + +19:103:013 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth + them that fear him. + +19:103:014 For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust. + +19:103:015 As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, + so he flourisheth. + +19:103:016 For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place + thereof shall know it no more. + +19:103:017 But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting + upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's + children; + +19:103:018 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his + commandments to do them. + +19:103:019 The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his + kingdom ruleth over all. + +19:103:020 Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do + his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. + +19:103:021 Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that + do his pleasure. + +19:103:022 Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: + bless the LORD, O my soul. + +19:104:001 Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; + thou art clothed with honour and majesty. + +19:104:002 Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who + stretchest out the heavens like a curtain: + +19:104:003 Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh + the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the + wind: + +19:104:004 Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire: + +19:104:005 Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be + removed for ever. + +19:104:006 Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters + stood above the mountains. + +19:104:007 At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder they + hasted away. + +19:104:008 They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys unto + the place which thou hast founded for them. + +19:104:009 Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they + turn not again to cover the earth. + +19:104:010 He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the + hills. + +19:104:011 They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses + quench their thirst. + +19:104:012 By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, + which sing among the branches. + +19:104:013 He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is + satisfied with the fruit of thy works. + +19:104:014 He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the + service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth; + +19:104:015 And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make + his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart. + +19:104:016 The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, + which he hath planted; + +19:104:017 Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir + trees are her house. + +19:104:018 The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks + for the conies. + +19:104:019 He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going + down. + +19:104:020 Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts + of the forest do creep forth. + +19:104:021 The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat + from God. + +19:104:022 The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them + down in their dens. + +19:104:023 Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the + evening. + +19:104:024 O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made + them all: the earth is full of thy riches. + +19:104:025 So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping + innumerable, both small and great beasts. + +19:104:026 There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast + made to play therein. + +19:104:027 These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their + meat in due season. + +19:104:028 That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, + they are filled with good. + +19:104:029 Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away + their breath, they die, and return to their dust. + +19:104:030 Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou + renewest the face of the earth. + +19:104:031 The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall + rejoice in his works. + +19:104:032 He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the + hills, and they smoke. + +19:104:033 I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing + praise to my God while I have my being. + +19:104:034 My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the + LORD. + +19:104:035 Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the + wicked be no more. Bless thou the LORD, O my soul. Praise ye + the LORD. + +19:105:001 O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known + his deeds among the people. + +19:105:002 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his + wondrous works. + +19:105:003 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that + seek the LORD. + +19:105:004 Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore. + +19:105:005 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, + and the judgments of his mouth; + +19:105:006 O ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob his + chosen. + +19:105:007 He is the LORD our God: his judgments are in all the earth. + +19:105:008 He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he + commanded to a thousand generations. + +19:105:009 Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac; + +19:105:010 And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for + an everlasting covenant: + +19:105:011 Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of + your inheritance: + +19:105:012 When they were but a few men in number; yea, very few, and + strangers in it. + +19:105:013 When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to + another people; + +19:105:014 He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings + for their sakes; + +19:105:015 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. + +19:105:016 Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the + whole staff of bread. + +19:105:017 He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a + servant: + +19:105:018 Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron: + +19:105:019 Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried + him. + +19:105:020 The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, + and let him go free. + +19:105:021 He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance: + +19:105:022 To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators + wisdom. + +19:105:023 Israel also came into Egypt; and Jacob sojourned in the land + of Ham. + +19:105:024 And he increased his people greatly; and made them stronger + than their enemies. + +19:105:025 He turned their heart to hate his people, to deal subtilly + with his servants. + +19:105:026 He sent Moses his servant; and Aaron whom he had chosen. + +19:105:027 They shewed his signs among them, and wonders in the land of + Ham. + +19:105:028 He sent darkness, and made it dark; and they rebelled not + against his word. + +19:105:029 He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish. + +19:105:030 Their land brought forth frogs in abundance, in the chambers + of their kings. + +19:105:031 He spake, and there came divers sorts of flies, and lice in + all their coasts. + +19:105:032 He gave them hail for rain, and flaming fire in their land. + +19:105:033 He smote their vines also and their fig trees; and brake the + trees of their coasts. + +19:105:034 He spake, and the locusts came, and caterpillers, and that + without number, + +19:105:035 And did eat up all the herbs in their land, and devoured the + fruit of their ground. + +19:105:036 He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of + all their strength. + +19:105:037 He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and there was + not one feeble person among their tribes. + +19:105:038 Egypt was glad when they departed: for the fear of them fell + upon them. + +19:105:039 He spread a cloud for a covering; and fire to give light in + the night. + +19:105:040 The people asked, and he brought quails, and satisfied them + with the bread of heaven. + +19:105:041 He opened the rock, and the waters gushed out; they ran in the + dry places like a river. + +19:105:042 For he remembered his holy promise, and Abraham his servant. + +19:105:043 And he brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with + gladness: + +19:105:044 And gave them the lands of the heathen: and they inherited the + labour of the people; + +19:105:045 That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. + Praise ye the LORD. + +19:106:001 Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is + good: for his mercy endureth for ever. + +19:106:002 Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth + all his praise? + +19:106:003 Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth + righteousness at all times. + +19:106:004 Remember me, O LORD, with the favour that thou bearest unto + thy people: O visit me with thy salvation; + +19:106:005 That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in + the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine + inheritance. + +19:106:006 We have sinned with our fathers, we have committed iniquity, + we have done wickedly. + +19:106:007 Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they + remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked him + at the sea, even at the Red sea. + +19:106:008 Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might + make his mighty power to be known. + +19:106:009 He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up: so he led + them through the depths, as through the wilderness. + +19:106:010 And he saved them from the hand of him that hated them, and + redeemed them from the hand of the enemy. + +19:106:011 And the waters covered their enemies: there was not one of + them left. + +19:106:012 Then believed they his words; they sang his praise. + +19:106:013 They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: + +19:106:014 But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in + the desert. + +19:106:015 And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their + soul. + +19:106:016 They envied Moses also in the camp, and Aaron the saint of the + LORD. + +19:106:017 The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan and covered the + company of Abiram. + +19:106:018 And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up + the wicked. + +19:106:019 They made a calf in Horeb, and worshipped the molten image. + +19:106:020 Thus they changed their glory into the similitude of an ox + that eateth grass. + +19:106:021 They forgat God their saviour, which had done great things in + Egypt; + +19:106:022 Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and terrible things by the + Red sea. + +19:106:023 Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses + his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his + wrath, lest he should destroy them. + +19:106:024 Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his + word: + +19:106:025 But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice + of the LORD. + +19:106:026 Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow + them in the wilderness: + +19:106:027 To overthrow their seed also among the nations, and to scatter + them in the lands. + +19:106:028 They joined themselves also unto Baalpeor, and ate the + sacrifices of the dead. + +19:106:029 Thus they provoked him to anger with their inventions: and the + plague brake in upon them. + +19:106:030 Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the + plague was stayed. + +19:106:031 And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all + generations for evermore. + +19:106:032 They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went + ill with Moses for their sakes: + +19:106:033 Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly + with his lips. + +19:106:034 They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD + commanded them: + +19:106:035 But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works. + +19:106:036 And they served their idols: which were a snare unto them. + +19:106:037 Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto + devils, + +19:106:038 And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of + their daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of + Canaan: and the land was polluted with blood. + +19:106:039 Thus were they defiled with their own works, and went a + whoring with their own inventions. + +19:106:040 Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his + people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance. + +19:106:041 And he gave them into the hand of the heathen; and they that + hated them ruled over them. + +19:106:042 Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were brought into + subjection under their hand. + +19:106:043 Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with + their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity. + +19:106:044 Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their + cry: + +19:106:045 And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented + according to the multitude of his mercies. + +19:106:046 He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them + captives. + +19:106:047 Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, + to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy + praise. + +19:106:048 Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to + everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the + LORD. + +19:107:001 O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy + endureth for ever. + +19:107:002 Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed + from the hand of the enemy; + +19:107:003 And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from + the west, from the north, and from the south. + +19:107:004 They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found + no city to dwell in. + +19:107:005 Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them. + +19:107:006 Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he + delivered them out of their distresses. + +19:107:007 And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to + a city of habitation. + +19:107:008 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for + his wonderful works to the children of men! + +19:107:009 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry + soul with goodness. + +19:107:010 Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being + bound in affliction and iron; + +19:107:011 Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned + the counsel of the most High: + +19:107:012 Therefore he brought down their heart with labour; they fell + down, and there was none to help. + +19:107:013 Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved + them out of their distresses. + +19:107:014 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and + brake their bands in sunder. + +19:107:015 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for + his wonderful works to the children of men! + +19:107:016 For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of + iron in sunder. + +19:107:017 Fools because of their transgression, and because of their + iniquities, are afflicted. + +19:107:018 Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near + unto the gates of death. + +19:107:019 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth + them out of their distresses. + +19:107:020 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from + their destructions. + +19:107:021 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for + his wonderful works to the children of men! + +19:107:022 And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and + declare his works with rejoicing. + +19:107:023 They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in + great waters; + +19:107:024 These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep. + +19:107:025 For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth + up the waves thereof. + +19:107:026 They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: + their soul is melted because of trouble. + +19:107:027 They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are + at their wit's end. + +19:107:028 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth + them out of their distresses. + +19:107:029 He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are + still. + +19:107:030 Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them + unto their desired haven. + +19:107:031 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for + his wonderful works to the children of men! + +19:107:032 Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and + praise him in the assembly of the elders. + +19:107:033 He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into + dry ground; + +19:107:034 A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them + that dwell therein. + +19:107:035 He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry + ground into watersprings. + +19:107:036 And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare + a city for habitation; + +19:107:037 And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield + fruits of increase. + +19:107:038 He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; + and suffereth not their cattle to decrease. + +19:107:039 Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, + affliction, and sorrow. + +19:107:040 He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander + in the wilderness, where there is no way. + +19:107:041 Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh + him families like a flock. + +19:107:042 The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity + shall stop her mouth. + +19:107:043 Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall + understand the lovingkindness of the LORD. + +19:108:001 O god, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even + with my glory. + +19:108:002 Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. + +19:108:003 I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing + praises unto thee among the nations. + +19:108:004 For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth + reacheth unto the clouds. + +19:108:005 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above + all the earth; + +19:108:006 That thy beloved may be delivered: save with thy right hand, + and answer me. + +19:108:007 God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide + Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth. + +19:108:008 Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength + of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver; + +19:108:009 Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe; over + Philistia will I triumph. + +19:108:010 Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into + Edom? + +19:108:011 Wilt not thou, O God, who hast cast us off? and wilt not thou, + O God, go forth with our hosts? + +19:108:012 Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man. + +19:108:013 Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall + tread down our enemies. + +19:109:001 Hold not thy peace, O God of my praise; + +19:109:002 For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are + opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying + tongue. + +19:109:003 They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought + against me without a cause. + +19:109:004 For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto + prayer. + +19:109:005 And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my + love. + +19:109:006 Set thou a wicked man over him: and let Satan stand at his + right hand. + +19:109:007 When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his + prayer become sin. + +19:109:008 Let his days be few; and let another take his office. + +19:109:009 Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow. + +19:109:010 Let his children be continually vagabonds, and beg: let them + seek their bread also out of their desolate places. + +19:109:011 Let the extortioner catch all that he hath; and let the + strangers spoil his labour. + +19:109:012 Let there be none to extend mercy unto him: neither let there + be any to favour his fatherless children. + +19:109:013 Let his posterity be cut off; and in the generation following + let their name be blotted out. + +19:109:014 Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered with the LORD; + and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out. + +19:109:015 Let them be before the LORD continually, that he may cut off + the memory of them from the earth. + +19:109:016 Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted + the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in + heart. + +19:109:017 As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted + not in blessing, so let it be far from him. + +19:109:018 As he clothed himself with cursing like as with his garment, + so let it come into his bowels like water, and like oil into + his bones. + +19:109:019 Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him, and for + a girdle wherewith he is girded continually. + +19:109:020 Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the LORD, and + of them that speak evil against my soul. + +19:109:021 But do thou for me, O GOD the Lord, for thy name's sake: + because thy mercy is good, deliver thou me. + +19:109:022 For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me. + +19:109:023 I am gone like the shadow when it declineth: I am tossed up + and down as the locust. + +19:109:024 My knees are weak through fasting; and my flesh faileth of + fatness. + +19:109:025 I became also a reproach unto them: when they looked upon me + they shaked their heads. + +19:109:026 Help me, O LORD my God: O save me according to thy mercy: + +19:109:027 That they may know that this is thy hand; that thou, LORD, + hast done it. + +19:109:028 Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be + ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice. + +19:109:029 Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover + themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle. + +19:109:030 I will greatly praise the LORD with my mouth; yea, I will + praise him among the multitude. + +19:109:031 For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him + from those that condemn his soul. + +19:110:001 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I + make thine enemies thy footstool. + +19:110:002 The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule + thou in the midst of thine enemies. + +19:110:003 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the + beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast + the dew of thy youth. + +19:110:004 The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest + for ever after the order of Melchizedek. + +19:110:005 The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the + day of his wrath. + +19:110:006 He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill the places + with the dead bodies; he shall wound the heads over many + countries. + +19:110:007 He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he + lift up the head. + +19:111:001 Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole + heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the + congregation. + +19:111:002 The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that + have pleasure therein. + +19:111:003 His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness + endureth for ever. + +19:111:004 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is + gracious and full of compassion. + +19:111:005 He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be + mindful of his covenant. + +19:111:006 He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may + give them the heritage of the heathen. + +19:111:007 The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his + commandments are sure. + +19:111:008 They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and + uprightness. + +19:111:009 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his + covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name. + +19:111:010 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good + understanding have all they that do his commandments: his + praise endureth for ever. + +19:112:001 Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, + that delighteth greatly in his commandments. + +19:112:002 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the + upright shall be blessed. + +19:112:003 Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness + endureth for ever. + +19:112:004 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is + gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. + +19:112:005 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his + affairs with discretion. + +19:112:006 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be + in everlasting remembrance. + +19:112:007 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, + trusting in the LORD. + +19:112:008 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see + his desire upon his enemies. + +19:112:009 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his + righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted + with honour. + +19:112:010 The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with + his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall + perish. + +19:113:001 Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise + the name of the LORD. + +19:113:002 Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for + evermore. + +19:113:003 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the + LORD's name is to be praised. + +19:113:004 The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the + heavens. + +19:113:005 Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high, + +19:113:006 Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, + and in the earth! + +19:113:007 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy + out of the dunghill; + +19:113:008 That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his + people. + +19:113:009 He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful + mother of children. Praise ye the LORD. + +19:114:001 When Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a + people of strange language; + +19:114:002 Judah was his sanctuary, and Israel his dominion. + +19:114:003 The sea saw it, and fled: Jordan was driven back. + +19:114:004 The mountains skipped like rams, and the little hills like + lambs. + +19:114:005 What ailed thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest? thou Jordan, + that thou wast driven back? + +19:114:006 Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams; and ye little hills, + like lambs? + +19:114:007 Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the + presence of the God of Jacob; + +19:114:008 Which turned the rock into a standing water, the flint into a + fountain of waters. + +19:115:001 Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give + glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake. + +19:115:002 Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God? + +19:115:003 But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath + pleased. + +19:115:004 Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. + +19:115:005 They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they + see not: + +19:115:006 They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they + smell not: + +19:115:007 They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they + walk not: neither speak they through their throat. + +19:115:008 They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that + trusteth in them. + +19:115:009 O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he is their help and their + shield. + +19:115:010 O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD: he is their help and + their shield. + +19:115:011 Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he is their help and + their shield. + +19:115:012 The LORD hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will + bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron. + +19:115:013 He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great. + +19:115:014 The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your + children. + +19:115:015 Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth. + +19:115:016 The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD's: but the earth + hath he given to the children of men. + +19:115:017 The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into + silence. + +19:115:018 But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for + evermore. Praise the LORD. + +19:116:001 I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my + supplications. + +19:116:002 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I + call upon him as long as I live. + +19:116:003 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat + hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow. + +19:116:004 Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech + thee, deliver my soul. + +19:116:005 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful. + +19:116:006 The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he + helped me. + +19:116:007 Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt + bountifully with thee. + +19:116:008 For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from + tears, and my feet from falling. + +19:116:009 I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living. + +19:116:010 I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted: + +19:116:011 I said in my haste, All men are liars. + +19:116:012 What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward + me? + +19:116:013 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of + the LORD. + +19:116:014 I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all + his people. + +19:116:015 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. + +19:116:016 O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son + of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds. + +19:116:017 I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will + call upon the name of the LORD. + +19:116:018 I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all + his people. + +19:116:019 In the courts of the LORD's house, in the midst of thee, O + Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD. + +19:117:001 O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people. + +19:117:002 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of + the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD. + +19:118:001 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy + endureth for ever. + +19:118:002 Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. + +19:118:003 Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for + ever. + +19:118:004 Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth + for ever. + +19:118:005 I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and + set me in a large place. + +19:118:006 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto + me? + +19:118:007 The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore + shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. + +19:118:008 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in + man. + +19:118:009 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in + princes. + +19:118:010 All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD + will I destroy them. + +19:118:011 They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in + the name of the LORD I will destroy them. + +19:118:012 They compassed me about like bees: they are quenched as the + fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will destroy + them. + +19:118:013 Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD + helped me. + +19:118:014 The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation. + +19:118:015 The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of + the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly. + +19:118:016 The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the + LORD doeth valiantly. + +19:118:017 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. + +19:118:018 The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over + unto death. + +19:118:019 Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, + and I will praise the LORD: + +19:118:020 This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter. + +19:118:021 I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my + salvation. + +19:118:022 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone + of the corner. + +19:118:023 This is the LORD's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. + +19:118:024 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and + be glad in it. + +19:118:025 Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send + now prosperity. + +19:118:026 Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have + blessed you out of the house of the LORD. + +19:118:027 God is the LORD, which hath shewed us light: bind the + sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar. + +19:118:028 Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I + will exalt thee. + +19:118:029 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy + endureth for ever. + +19:119:001 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of + the LORD. + +19:119:002 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him + with the whole heart. + +19:119:003 They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways. + +19:119:004 Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently. + +19:119:005 O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes! + +19:119:006 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy + commandments. + +19:119:007 I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall + have learned thy righteous judgments. + +19:119:008 I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly. + +19:119:009 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed + thereto according to thy word. + +19:119:010 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander + from thy commandments. + +19:119:011 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin + against thee. + +19:119:012 Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes. + +19:119:013 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth. + +19:119:014 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in + all riches. + +19:119:015 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy + ways. + +19:119:016 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy + word. + +19:119:017 Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep + thy word. + +19:119:018 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of + thy law. + +19:119:019 I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from + me. + +19:119:020 My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy + judgments at all times. + +19:119:021 Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from + thy commandments. + +19:119:022 Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy + testimonies. + +19:119:023 Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did + meditate in thy statutes. + +19:119:024 Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors. + +19:119:025 My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to + thy word. + +19:119:026 I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy + statutes. + +19:119:027 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk + of thy wondrous works. + +19:119:028 My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according + unto thy word. + +19:119:029 Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law + graciously. + +19:119:030 I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid + before me. + +19:119:031 I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to + shame. + +19:119:032 I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt + enlarge my heart. + +19:119:033 Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it + unto the end. + +19:119:034 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall + observe it with my whole heart. + +19:119:035 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do + I delight. + +19:119:036 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to + covetousness. + +19:119:037 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me + in thy way. + +19:119:038 Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy + fear. + +19:119:039 Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are + good. + +19:119:040 Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy + righteousness. + +19:119:041 Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, + according to thy word. + +19:119:042 So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: + for I trust in thy word. + +19:119:043 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I + have hoped in thy judgments. + +19:119:044 So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever. + +19:119:045 And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts. + +19:119:046 I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will + not be ashamed. + +19:119:047 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have + loved. + +19:119:048 My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I + have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes. + +19:119:049 Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast + caused me to hope. + +19:119:050 This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath + quickened me. + +19:119:051 The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not + declined from thy law. + +19:119:052 I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted + myself. + +19:119:053 Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that + forsake thy law. + +19:119:054 Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage. + +19:119:055 I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have + kept thy law. + +19:119:056 This I had, because I kept thy precepts. + +19:119:057 Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy + words. + +19:119:058 I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto + me according to thy word. + +19:119:059 I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies. + +19:119:060 I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments. + +19:119:061 The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not + forgotten thy law. + +19:119:062 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of + thy righteous judgments. + +19:119:063 I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that + keep thy precepts. + +19:119:064 The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy + statutes. + +19:119:065 Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto + thy word. + +19:119:066 Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy + commandments. + +19:119:067 Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy + word. + +19:119:068 Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes. + +19:119:069 The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy + precepts with my whole heart. + +19:119:070 Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law. + +19:119:071 It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might + learn thy statutes. + +19:119:072 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold + and silver. + +19:119:073 Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me + understanding, that I may learn thy commandments. + +19:119:074 They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I + have hoped in thy word. + +19:119:075 I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in + faithfulness hast afflicted me. + +19:119:076 Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, + according to thy word unto thy servant. + +19:119:077 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy + law is my delight. + +19:119:078 Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me + without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts. + +19:119:079 Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have + known thy testimonies. + +19:119:080 Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed. + +19:119:081 My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word. + +19:119:082 Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort + me? + +19:119:083 For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not + forget thy statutes. + +19:119:084 How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute + judgment on them that persecute me? + +19:119:085 The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy + law. + +19:119:086 All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me + wrongfully; help thou me. + +19:119:087 They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy + precepts. + +19:119:088 Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the + testimony of thy mouth. + +19:119:089 For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. + +19:119:090 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast + established the earth, and it abideth. + +19:119:091 They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all + are thy servants. + +19:119:092 Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have + perished in mine affliction. + +19:119:093 I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast + quickened me. + +19:119:094 I am thine, save me: for I have sought thy precepts. + +19:119:095 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will + consider thy testimonies. + +19:119:096 I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is + exceeding broad. + +19:119:097 O how I love thy law! it is my meditation all the day. + +19:119:098 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine + enemies: for they are ever with me. + +19:119:099 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy + testimonies are my meditation. + +19:119:100 I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy + precepts. + +19:119:101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might + keep thy word. + +19:119:102 I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught + me. + +19:119:103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey + to my mouth! + +19:119:104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate + every false way. + +19:119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. + +19:119:106 I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy + righteous judgments. + +19:119:107 I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto + thy word. + +19:119:108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O + LORD, and teach me thy judgments. + +19:119:109 My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy + law. + +19:119:110 The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy + precepts. + +19:119:111 Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they + are the rejoicing of my heart. + +19:119:112 I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even + unto the end. + +19:119:113 I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love. + +19:119:114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word. + +19:119:115 Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments + of my God. + +19:119:116 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me + not be ashamed of my hope. + +19:119:117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect + unto thy statutes continually. + +19:119:118 Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: + for their deceit is falsehood. + +19:119:119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: + therefore I love thy testimonies. + +19:119:120 My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy + judgments. + +19:119:121 I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine + oppressors. + +19:119:122 Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress + me. + +19:119:123 Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy + righteousness. + +19:119:124 Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me + thy statutes. + +19:119:125 I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy + testimonies. + +19:119:126 It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void + thy law. + +19:119:127 Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine + gold. + +19:119:128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to + be right; and I hate every false way. + +19:119:129 Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep + them. + +19:119:130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth + understanding unto the simple. + +19:119:131 I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy + commandments. + +19:119:132 Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to + do unto those that love thy name. + +19:119:133 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have + dominion over me. + +19:119:134 Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy + precepts. + +19:119:135 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy + statutes. + +19:119:136 Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy + law. + +19:119:137 Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments. + +19:119:138 Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and + very faithful. + +19:119:139 My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten + thy words. + +19:119:140 Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it. + +19:119:141 I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts. + +19:119:142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law + is the truth. + +19:119:143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy + commandments are my delights. + +19:119:144 The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me + understanding, and I shall live. + +19:119:145 I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy + statutes. + +19:119:146 I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies. + +19:119:147 I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in + thy word. + +19:119:148 Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in + thy word. + +19:119:149 Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, + quicken me according to thy judgment. + +19:119:150 They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from + thy law. + +19:119:151 Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth. + +19:119:152 Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast + founded them for ever. + +19:119:153 Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget + thy law. + +19:119:154 Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy + word. + +19:119:155 Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy + statutes. + +19:119:156 Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to + thy judgments. + +19:119:157 Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline + from thy testimonies. + +19:119:158 I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept + not thy word. + +19:119:159 Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, + according to thy lovingkindness. + +19:119:160 Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy + righteous judgments endureth for ever. + +19:119:161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart + standeth in awe of thy word. + +19:119:162 I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil. + +19:119:163 I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love. + +19:119:164 Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous + judgments. + +19:119:165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall + offend them. + +19:119:166 LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy + commandments. + +19:119:167 My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them + exceedingly. + +19:119:168 I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways + are before thee. + +19:119:169 Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me + understanding according to thy word. + +19:119:170 Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to + thy word. + +19:119:171 My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy + statutes. + +19:119:172 My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments + are righteousness. + +19:119:173 Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts. + +19:119:174 I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my + delight. + +19:119:175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy + judgments help me. + +19:119:176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I + do not forget thy commandments. + +19:120:001 In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me. + +19:120:002 Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful + tongue. + +19:120:003 What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto + thee, thou false tongue? + +19:120:004 Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper. + +19:120:005 Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents + of Kedar! + +19:120:006 My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace. + +19:120:007 I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war. + +19:121:001 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my + help. + +19:121:002 My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. + +19:121:003 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee + will not slumber. + +19:121:004 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor + sleep. + +19:121:005 The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right + hand. + +19:121:006 The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. + +19:121:007 The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve + thy soul. + +19:121:008 The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from + this time forth, and even for evermore. + +19:122:001 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of + the LORD. + +19:122:002 Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem. + +19:122:003 Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together: + +19:122:004 Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the + testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD. + +19:122:005 For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the + house of David. + +19:122:006 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love + thee. + +19:122:007 Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. + +19:122:008 For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace + be within thee. + +19:122:009 Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good. + +19:123:001 Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the + heavens. + +19:123:002 Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their + masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her + mistress; so our eyes wait upon the LORD our God, until that + he have mercy upon us. + +19:123:003 Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are + exceedingly filled with contempt. + +19:123:004 Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that + are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud. + +19:124:001 If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may + Israel say; + +19:124:002 If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose + up against us: + +19:124:003 Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was + kindled against us: + +19:124:004 Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over + our soul: + +19:124:005 Then the proud waters had gone over our soul. + +19:124:006 Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their + teeth. + +19:124:007 Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: + the snare is broken, and we are escaped. + +19:124:008 Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and + earth. + +19:125:001 They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which + cannot be removed, but abideth for ever. + +19:125:002 As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is + round about his people from henceforth even for ever. + +19:125:003 For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the + righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto + iniquity. + +19:125:004 Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are + upright in their hearts. + +19:125:005 As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD + shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace + shall be upon Israel. + +19:126:001 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like + them that dream. + +19:126:002 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with + singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done + great things for them. + +19:126:003 The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. + +19:126:004 Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south. + +19:126:005 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. + +19:126:006 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall + doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with + him. + +19:127:001 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that + build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh + but in vain. + +19:127:002 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat + the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. + +19:127:003 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the + womb is his reward. + +19:127:004 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of + the youth. + +19:127:005 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall + not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the + gate. + +19:128:001 Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in + his ways. + +19:128:002 For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou + be, and it shall be well with thee. + +19:128:003 Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine + house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. + +19:128:004 Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the + LORD. + +19:128:005 The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the + good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. + +19:128:006 Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, and peace upon + Israel. + +19:129:001 Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel + now say: + +19:129:002 Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they + have not prevailed against me. + +19:129:003 The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows. + +19:129:004 The LORD is righteous: he hath cut asunder the cords of the + wicked. + +19:129:005 Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion. + +19:129:006 Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withereth + afore it groweth up: + +19:129:007 Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that bindeth + sheaves his bosom. + +19:129:008 Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the LORD be + upon you: we bless you in the name of the LORD. + +19:130:001 Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD. + +19:130:002 Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice + of my supplications. + +19:130:003 If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall + stand? + +19:130:004 But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be + feared. + +19:130:005 I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I + hope. + +19:130:006 My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the + morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning. + +19:130:007 Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, + and with him is plenteous redemption. + +19:130:008 And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. + +19:131:001 Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do + I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for + me. + +19:131:002 Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is + weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child. + +19:131:003 Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever. + +19:132:001 Lord, remember David, and all his afflictions: + +19:132:002 How he sware unto the LORD, and vowed unto the mighty God of + Jacob; + +19:132:003 Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go + up into my bed; + +19:132:004 I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine + eyelids, + +19:132:005 Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the + mighty God of Jacob. + +19:132:006 Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of + the wood. + +19:132:007 We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his + footstool. + +19:132:008 Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy + strength. + +19:132:009 Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy + saints shout for joy. + +19:132:010 For thy servant David's sake turn not away the face of thine + anointed. + +19:132:011 The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from + it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne. + +19:132:012 If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I + shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy + throne for evermore. + +19:132:013 For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his + habitation. + +19:132:014 This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have + desired it. + +19:132:015 I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor + with bread. + +19:132:016 I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints + shall shout aloud for joy. + +19:132:017 There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a + lamp for mine anointed. + +19:132:018 His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall + his crown flourish. + +19:133:001 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell + together in unity! + +19:133:002 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down + upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the + skirts of his garments; + +19:133:003 As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the + mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, + even life for evermore. + +19:134:001 Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which + by night stand in the house of the LORD. + +19:134:002 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD. + +19:134:003 The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion. + +19:135:001 Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise + him, O ye servants of the LORD. + +19:135:002 Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the + house of our God. + +19:135:003 Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his + name; for it is pleasant. + +19:135:004 For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for + his peculiar treasure. + +19:135:005 For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above + all gods. + +19:135:006 Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in + earth, in the seas, and all deep places. + +19:135:007 He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; + he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of + his treasuries. + +19:135:008 Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast. + +19:135:009 Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, + upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants. + +19:135:010 Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings; + +19:135:011 Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the + kingdoms of Canaan: + +19:135:012 And gave their land for an heritage, an heritage unto Israel + his people. + +19:135:013 Thy name, O LORD, endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O LORD, + throughout all generations. + +19:135:014 For the LORD will judge his people, and he will repent himself + concerning his servants. + +19:135:015 The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of + men's hands. + +19:135:016 They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they + see not; + +19:135:017 They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath + in their mouths. + +19:135:018 They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that + trusteth in them. + +19:135:019 Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of + Aaron: + +19:135:020 Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless + the LORD. + +19:135:021 Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. + Praise ye the LORD. + +19:136:001 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy + endureth for ever. + +19:136:002 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for + ever. + +19:136:003 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for + ever. + +19:136:004 To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth + for ever. + +19:136:005 To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth + for ever. + +19:136:006 To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his + mercy endureth for ever. + +19:136:007 To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for + ever: + +19:136:008 The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever: + +19:136:009 The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth + for ever. + +19:136:010 To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy + endureth for ever: + +19:136:011 And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth + for ever: + +19:136:012 With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his + mercy endureth for ever. + +19:136:013 To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy + endureth for ever: + +19:136:014 And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy + endureth for ever: + +19:136:015 But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his + mercy endureth for ever. + +19:136:016 To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his + mercy endureth for ever. + +19:136:017 To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for + ever: + +19:136:018 And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever: + +19:136:019 Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever: + +19:136:020 And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever: + +19:136:021 And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth + for ever: + +19:136:022 Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy + endureth for ever. + +19:136:023 Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth + for ever: + +19:136:024 And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth + for ever. + +19:136:025 Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever. + +19:136:026 O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth + for ever. + +19:137:001 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, + when we remembered Zion. + +19:137:002 We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. + +19:137:003 For there they that carried us away captive required of us a + song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, + Sing us one of the songs of Zion. + +19:137:004 How shall we sing the LORD's song in a strange land? + +19:137:005 If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her + cunning. + +19:137:006 If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of + my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy. + +19:137:007 Remember, O LORD, the children of Edom in the day of + Jerusalem; who said, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation + thereof. + +19:137:008 O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he + be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us. + +19:137:009 Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones + against the stones. + +19:138:001 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I + sing praise unto thee. + +19:138:002 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for + thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified + thy word above all thy name. + +19:138:003 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst + me with strength in my soul. + +19:138:004 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when + they hear the words of thy mouth. + +19:138:005 Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the + glory of the LORD. + +19:138:006 Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: + but the proud he knoweth afar off. + +19:138:007 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: + thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine + enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. + +19:138:008 The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O + LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own + hands. + +19:139:001 O lord, thou hast searched me, and known me. + +19:139:002 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou + understandest my thought afar off. + +19:139:003 Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted + with all my ways. + +19:139:004 For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou + knowest it altogether. + +19:139:005 Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon + me. + +19:139:006 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot + attain unto it. + +19:139:007 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee + from thy presence? + +19:139:008 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed + in hell, behold, thou art there. + +19:139:009 If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost + parts of the sea; + +19:139:010 Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall + hold me. + +19:139:011 If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night + shall be light about me. + +19:139:012 Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth + as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee. + +19:139:013 For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my + mother's womb. + +19:139:014 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: + marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. + +19:139:015 My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, + and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. + +19:139:016 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in + thy book all my members were written, which in continuance + were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. + +19:139:017 How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great + is the sum of them! + +19:139:018 If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: + when I awake, I am still with thee. + +19:139:019 Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me + therefore, ye bloody men. + +19:139:020 For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take + thy name in vain. + +19:139:021 Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate thee? and am not I + grieved with those that rise up against thee? + +19:139:022 I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies. + +19:139:023 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my + thoughts: + +19:139:024 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the + way everlasting. + +19:140:001 Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the + violent man; + +19:140:002 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they + gathered together for war. + +19:140:003 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' + poison is under their lips. Selah. + +19:140:004 Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me + from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my + goings. + +19:140:005 The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread + a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah. + +19:140:006 I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my + supplications, O LORD. + +19:140:007 O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast + covered my head in the day of battle. + +19:140:008 Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his + wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah. + +19:140:009 As for the head of those that compass me about, let the + mischief of their own lips cover them. + +19:140:010 Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the + fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again. + +19:140:011 Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil + shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him. + +19:140:012 I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, + and the right of the poor. + +19:140:013 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the + upright shall dwell in thy presence. + +19:141:001 Lord, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my + voice, when I cry unto thee. + +19:141:002 Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the + lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. + +19:141:003 Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my + lips. + +19:141:004 Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked + works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their + dainties. + +19:141:005 Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let + him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not + break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their + calamities. + +19:141:006 When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall + hear my words; for they are sweet. + +19:141:007 Our bones are scattered at the grave's mouth, as when one + cutteth and cleaveth wood upon the earth. + +19:141:008 But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my + trust; leave not my soul destitute. + +19:141:009 Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the + gins of the workers of iniquity. + +19:141:010 Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal + escape. + +19:142:001 I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the + LORD did I make my supplication. + +19:142:002 I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my + trouble. + +19:142:003 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my + path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a + snare for me. + +19:142:004 I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man + that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my + soul. + +19:142:005 I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my + portion in the land of the living. + +19:142:006 Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from + my persecutors; for they are stronger than I. + +19:142:007 Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the + righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal + bountifully with me. + +19:143:001 Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy + faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness. + +19:143:002 And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight + shall no man living be justified. + +19:143:003 For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life + down to the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as + those that have been long dead. + +19:143:004 Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within + me is desolate. + +19:143:005 I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I + muse on the work of thy hands. + +19:143:006 I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after + thee, as a thirsty land. Selah. + +19:143:007 Hear me speedily, O LORD: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face + from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit. + +19:143:008 Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in + thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should + walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee. + +19:143:009 Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to + hide me. + +19:143:010 Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is + good; lead me into the land of uprightness. + +19:143:011 Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name's sake: for thy + righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble. + +19:143:012 And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them + that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant. + +19:144:001 Blessed be the LORD my strength which teacheth my hands to + war, and my fingers to fight: + +19:144:002 My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; + my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people + under me. + +19:144:003 LORD, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him! or the + son of man, that thou makest account of him! + +19:144:004 Man is like to vanity: his days are as a shadow that passeth + away. + +19:144:005 Bow thy heavens, O LORD, and come down: touch the mountains, + and they shall smoke. + +19:144:006 Cast forth lightning, and scatter them: shoot out thine + arrows, and destroy them. + +19:144:007 Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of + great waters, from the hand of strange children; + +19:144:008 Whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right + hand of falsehood. + +19:144:009 I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery and + an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee. + +19:144:010 It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth + David his servant from the hurtful sword. + +19:144:011 Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, + whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right + hand of falsehood: + +19:144:012 That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that + our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the + similitude of a palace: + +19:144:013 That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store: + that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in + our streets: + +19:144:014 That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no + breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in + our streets. + +19:144:015 Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is + that people, whose God is the LORD. + +19:145:001 I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name + for ever and ever. + +19:145:002 Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for + ever and ever. + +19:145:003 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his + greatness is unsearchable. + +19:145:004 One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall + declare thy mighty acts. + +19:145:005 I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy + wondrous works. + +19:145:006 And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I + will declare thy greatness. + +19:145:007 They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, + and shall sing of thy righteousness. + +19:145:008 The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, + and of great mercy. + +19:145:009 The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all + his works. + +19:145:010 All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall + bless thee. + +19:145:011 They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy + power; + +19:145:012 To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the + glorious majesty of his kingdom. + +19:145:013 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion + endureth throughout all generations. + +19:145:014 The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those + that be bowed down. + +19:145:015 The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their + meat in due season. + +19:145:016 Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every + living thing. + +19:145:017 The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his + works. + +19:145:018 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that + call upon him in truth. + +19:145:019 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will + hear their cry, and will save them. + +19:145:020 The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked + will he destroy. + +19:145:021 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh + bless his holy name for ever and ever. + +19:146:001 Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul. + +19:146:002 While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto + my God while I have any being. + +19:146:003 Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom + there is no help. + +19:146:004 His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that + very day his thoughts perish. + +19:146:005 Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose + hope is in the LORD his God: + +19:146:006 Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein + is: which keepeth truth for ever: + +19:146:007 Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food + to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners: + +19:146:008 The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them + that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous: + +19:146:009 The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless + and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down. + +19:146:010 The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all + generations. Praise ye the LORD. + +19:147:001 Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our + God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. + +19:147:002 The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the + outcasts of Israel. + +19:147:003 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. + +19:147:004 He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by + their names. + +19:147:005 Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is + infinite. + +19:147:006 The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to + the ground. + +19:147:007 Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the + harp unto our God: + +19:147:008 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for + the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains. + +19:147:009 He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which + cry. + +19:147:010 He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not + pleasure in the legs of a man. + +19:147:011 The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that + hope in his mercy. + +19:147:012 Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion. + +19:147:013 For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath + blessed thy children within thee. + +19:147:014 He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the + finest of the wheat. + +19:147:015 He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth + very swiftly. + +19:147:016 He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like + ashes. + +19:147:017 He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before + his cold? + +19:147:018 He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind + to blow, and the waters flow. + +19:147:019 He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments + unto Israel. + +19:147:020 He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his + judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the LORD. + +19:148:001 Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: + praise him in the heights. + +19:148:002 Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts. + +19:148:003 Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of + light. + +19:148:004 Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above + the heavens. + +19:148:005 Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and + they were created. + +19:148:006 He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a + decree which shall not pass. + +19:148:007 Praise the LORD from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps: + +19:148:008 Fire, and hail; snow, and vapours; stormy wind fulfilling his + word: + +19:148:009 Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars: + +19:148:010 Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl: + +19:148:011 Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of + the earth: + +19:148:012 Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children: + +19:148:013 Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is + excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven. + +19:148:014 He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his + saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto + him. Praise ye the LORD. + +19:149:001 Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his + praise in the congregation of saints. + +19:149:002 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of + Zion be joyful in their King. + +19:149:003 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises + unto him with the timbrel and harp. + +19:149:004 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify + the meek with salvation. + +19:149:005 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon + their beds. + +19:149:006 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged + sword in their hand; + +19:149:007 To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon + the people; + +19:149:008 To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters + of iron; + +19:149:009 To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have + all his saints. Praise ye the LORD. + +19:150:001 Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in + the firmament of his power. + +19:150:002 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his + excellent greatness. + +19:150:003 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the + psaltery and harp. + +19:150:004 Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with + stringed instruments and organs. + +19:150:005 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high + sounding cymbals. + +19:150:006 Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye + the LORD. + +Book 20 Proverbs + +20:001:001 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; + +20:001:002 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of + understanding; + +20:001:003 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, + and equity; + +20:001:004 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and + discretion. + +20:001:005 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of + understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: + +20:001:006 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of + the wise, and their dark sayings. + +20:001:007 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools + despise wisdom and instruction. + +20:001:008 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not + the law of thy mother: + +20:001:009 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and + chains about thy neck. + +20:001:010 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. + +20:001:011 If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us + lurk privily for the innocent without cause: + +20:001:012 Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those + that go down into the pit: + +20:001:013 We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses + with spoil: + +20:001:014 Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse: + +20:001:015 My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot + from their path: + +20:001:016 For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood. + +20:001:017 Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird. + +20:001:018 And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for + their own lives. + +20:001:019 So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which + taketh away the life of the owners thereof. + +20:001:020 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: + +20:001:021 She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of + the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying, + +20:001:022 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the + scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? + +20:001:023 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto + you, I will make known my words unto you. + +20:001:024 Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my + hand, and no man regarded; + +20:001:025 But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my + reproof: + +20:001:026 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear + cometh; + +20:001:027 When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction + cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon + you. + +20:001:028 Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they + shall seek me early, but they shall not find me: + +20:001:029 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of + the LORD: + +20:001:030 They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof. + +20:001:031 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be + filled with their own devices. + +20:001:032 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the + prosperity of fools shall destroy them. + +20:001:033 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be + quiet from fear of evil. + +20:002:001 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my + commandments with thee; + +20:002:002 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine + heart to understanding; + +20:002:003 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice + for understanding; + +20:002:004 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for + hid treasures; + +20:002:005 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the + knowledge of God. + +20:002:006 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge + and understanding. + +20:002:007 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler + to them that walk uprightly. + +20:002:008 He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of + his saints. + +20:002:009 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and + equity; yea, every good path. + +20:002:010 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is + pleasant unto thy soul; + +20:002:011 Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: + +20:002:012 To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man + that speaketh froward things; + +20:002:013 Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of + darkness; + +20:002:014 Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the + wicked; + +20:002:015 Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths: + +20:002:016 To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger + which flattereth with her words; + +20:002:017 Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the + covenant of her God. + +20:002:018 For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the + dead. + +20:002:019 None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of + the paths of life. + +20:002:020 That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the + paths of the righteous. + +20:002:021 For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall + remain in it. + +20:002:022 But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the + transgressors shall be rooted out of it. + +20:003:001 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my + commandments: + +20:003:002 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add + to thee. + +20:003:003 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy + neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: + +20:003:004 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight + of God and man. + +20:003:005 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto + thine own understanding. + +20:003:006 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy + paths. + +20:003:007 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from + evil. + +20:003:008 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. + +20:003:009 Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits + of all thine increase: + +20:003:010 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses + shall burst out with new wine. + +20:003:011 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be + weary of his correction: + +20:003:012 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the + son in whom he delighteth. + +20:003:013 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth + understanding. + +20:003:014 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of + silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. + +20:003:015 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou + canst desire are not to be compared unto her. + +20:003:016 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand + riches and honour. + +20:003:017 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are + peace. + +20:003:018 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and + happy is every one that retaineth her. + +20:003:019 The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding + hath he established the heavens. + +20:003:020 By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop + down the dew. + +20:003:021 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom + and discretion: + +20:003:022 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. + +20:003:023 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not + stumble. + +20:003:024 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou + shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. + +20:003:025 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the + wicked, when it cometh. + +20:003:026 For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot + from being taken. + +20:003:027 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in + the power of thine hand to do it. + +20:003:028 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow + I will give; when thou hast it by thee. + +20:003:029 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth + securely by thee. + +20:003:030 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no + harm. + +20:003:031 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. + +20:003:032 For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is + with the righteous. + +20:003:033 The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he + blesseth the habitation of the just. + +20:003:034 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the + lowly. + +20:003:035 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion + of fools. + +20:004:001 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to + know understanding. + +20:004:002 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. + +20:004:003 For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the + sight of my mother. + +20:004:004 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my + words: keep my commandments, and live. + +20:004:005 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline + from the words of my mouth. + +20:004:006 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and + she shall keep thee. + +20:004:007 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with + all thy getting get understanding. + +20:004:008 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to + honour, when thou dost embrace her. + +20:004:009 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of + glory shall she deliver to thee. + +20:004:010 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy + life shall be many. + +20:004:011 I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in + right paths. + +20:004:012 When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when + thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble. + +20:004:013 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for + she is thy life. + +20:004:014 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way + of evil men. + +20:004:015 Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. + +20:004:016 For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their + sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall. + +20:004:017 For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of + violence. + +20:004:018 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth + more and more unto the perfect day. + +20:004:019 The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what + they stumble. + +20:004:020 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. + +20:004:021 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of + thine heart. + +20:004:022 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all + their flesh. + +20:004:023 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the + issues of life. + +20:004:024 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far + from thee. + +20:004:025 Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look + straight before thee. + +20:004:026 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be + established. + +20:004:027 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot + from evil. + +20:005:001 My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my + understanding: + +20:005:002 That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep + knowledge. + +20:005:003 For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her + mouth is smoother than oil: + +20:005:004 But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword. + +20:005:005 Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell. + +20:005:006 Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are + moveable, that thou canst not know them. + +20:005:007 Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the + words of my mouth. + +20:005:008 Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her + house: + +20:005:009 Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto + the cruel: + +20:005:010 Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be + in the house of a stranger; + +20:005:011 And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are + consumed, + +20:005:012 And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised + reproof; + +20:005:013 And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined + mine ear to them that instructed me! + +20:005:014 I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and + assembly. + +20:005:015 Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out + of thine own well. + +20:005:016 Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in + the streets. + +20:005:017 Let them be only thine own, and not strangers' with thee. + +20:005:018 Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy + youth. + +20:005:019 Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her + breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always + with her love. + +20:005:020 And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, + and embrace the bosom of a stranger? + +20:005:021 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he + pondereth all his goings. + +20:005:022 His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall + be holden with the cords of his sins. + +20:005:023 He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his + folly he shall go astray. + +20:006:001 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast + stricken thy hand with a stranger, + +20:006:002 Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken + with the words of thy mouth. + +20:006:003 Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come + into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure + thy friend. + +20:006:004 Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids. + +20:006:005 Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a + bird from the hand of the fowler. + +20:006:006 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: + +20:006:007 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, + +20:006:008 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in + the harvest. + +20:006:009 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out + of thy sleep? + +20:006:010 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the + hands to sleep: + +20:006:011 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want + as an armed man. + +20:006:012 A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. + +20:006:013 He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he + teacheth with his fingers; + +20:006:014 Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; + he soweth discord. + +20:006:015 Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he + be broken without remedy. + +20:006:016 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an + abomination unto him: + +20:006:017 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent + blood, + +20:006:018 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift + in running to mischief, + +20:006:019 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord + among brethren. + +20:006:020 My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law + of thy mother: + +20:006:021 Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy + neck. + +20:006:022 When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it + shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with + thee. + +20:006:023 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and + reproofs of instruction are the way of life: + +20:006:024 To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the + tongue of a strange woman. + +20:006:025 Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take + thee with her eyelids. + +20:006:026 For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of + bread: and the adultress will hunt for the precious life. + +20:006:027 Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be + burned? + +20:006:028 Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned? + +20:006:029 So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever + toucheth her shall not be innocent. + +20:006:030 Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul + when he is hungry; + +20:006:031 But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give + all the substance of his house. + +20:006:032 But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh + understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. + +20:006:033 A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not + be wiped away. + +20:006:034 For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare + in the day of vengeance. + +20:006:035 He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, + though thou givest many gifts. + +20:007:001 My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee. + +20:007:002 Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of + thine eye. + +20:007:003 Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine + heart. + +20:007:004 Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding + thy kinswoman: + +20:007:005 That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the + stranger which flattereth with her words. + +20:007:006 For at the window of my house I looked through my casement, + +20:007:007 And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the + youths, a young man void of understanding, + +20:007:008 Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the + way to her house, + +20:007:009 In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night: + +20:007:010 And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an + harlot, and subtil of heart. + +20:007:011 (She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house: + +20:007:012 Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at + every corner.) + +20:007:013 So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face + said unto him, + +20:007:014 I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows. + +20:007:015 Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy + face, and I have found thee. + +20:007:016 I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved + works, with fine linen of Egypt. + +20:007:017 I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. + +20:007:018 Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us + solace ourselves with loves. + +20:007:019 For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey: + +20:007:020 He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at + the day appointed. + +20:007:021 With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the + flattering of her lips she forced him. + +20:007:022 He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the + slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks; + +20:007:023 Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the + snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life. + +20:007:024 Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to + the words of my mouth. + +20:007:025 Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her + paths. + +20:007:026 For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men have + been slain by her. + +20:007:027 Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of + death. + +20:008:001 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? + +20:008:002 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the + places of the paths. + +20:008:003 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the + coming in at the doors. + +20:008:004 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. + +20:008:005 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an + understanding heart. + +20:008:006 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of + my lips shall be right things. + +20:008:007 For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an + abomination to my lips. + +20:008:008 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is + nothing froward or perverse in them. + +20:008:009 They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to + them that find knowledge. + +20:008:010 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather + than choice gold. + +20:008:011 For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may + be desired are not to be compared to it. + +20:008:012 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty + inventions. + +20:008:013 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, + and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. + +20:008:014 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have + strength. + +20:008:015 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. + +20:008:016 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the + earth. + +20:008:017 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall + find me. + +20:008:018 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and + righteousness. + +20:008:019 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my + revenue than choice silver. + +20:008:020 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths + of judgment: + +20:008:021 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and + I will fill their treasures. + +20:008:022 The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his + works of old. + +20:008:023 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the + earth was. + +20:008:024 When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there + were no fountains abounding with water. + +20:008:025 Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I + brought forth: + +20:008:026 While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor + the highest part of the dust of the world. + +20:008:027 When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a + compass upon the face of the depth: + +20:008:028 When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the + fountains of the deep: + +20:008:029 When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not + pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the + earth: + +20:008:030 Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily + his delight, rejoicing always before him; + +20:008:031 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights + were with the sons of men. + +20:008:032 Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are + they that keep my ways. + +20:008:033 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. + +20:008:034 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my + gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. + +20:008:035 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of + the LORD. + +20:008:036 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they + that hate me love death. + +20:009:001 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven + pillars: + +20:009:002 She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she + hath also furnished her table. + +20:009:003 She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest + places of the city, + +20:009:004 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that + wanteth understanding, she saith to him, + +20:009:005 Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have + mingled. + +20:009:006 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of + understanding. + +20:009:007 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he + that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. + +20:009:008 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, + and he will love thee. + +20:009:009 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: + teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. + +20:009:010 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the + knowledge of the holy is understanding. + +20:009:011 For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy + life shall be increased. + +20:009:012 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou + scornest, thou alone shalt bear it. + +20:009:013 A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth + nothing. + +20:009:014 For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the + high places of the city, + +20:009:015 To call passengers who go right on their ways: + +20:009:016 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that + wanteth understanding, she saith to him, + +20:009:017 Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is + pleasant. + +20:009:018 But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her + guests are in the depths of hell. + +20:010:001 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but + a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. + +20:010:002 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness + delivereth from death. + +20:010:003 The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: + but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. + +20:010:004 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand + of the diligent maketh rich. + +20:010:005 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that + sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. + +20:010:006 Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth + the mouth of the wicked. + +20:010:007 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked + shall rot. + +20:010:008 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating + fool shall fall. + +20:010:009 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that + perverteth his ways shall be known. + +20:010:010 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating + fool shall fall. + +20:010:011 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence + covereth the mouth of the wicked. + +20:010:012 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. + +20:010:013 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: + but a rod is for the back of him that is void of + understanding. + +20:010:014 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is + near destruction. + +20:010:015 The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of + the poor is their poverty. + +20:010:016 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the + wicked to sin. + +20:010:017 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that + refuseth reproof erreth. + +20:010:018 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a + slander, is a fool. + +20:010:019 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that + refraineth his lips is wise. + +20:010:020 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the + wicked is little worth. + +20:010:021 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of + wisdom. + +20:010:022 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no + sorrow with it. + +20:010:023 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of + understanding hath wisdom. + +20:010:024 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire + of the righteous shall be granted. + +20:010:025 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the + righteous is an everlasting foundation. + +20:010:026 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the + sluggard to them that send him. + +20:010:027 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the + wicked shall be shortened. + +20:010:028 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the + expectation of the wicked shall perish. + +20:010:029 The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but + destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. + +20:010:030 The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not + inhabit the earth. + +20:010:031 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward + tongue shall be cut out. + +20:010:032 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the + mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. + +20:011:001 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight + is his delight. + +20:011:002 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is + wisdom. + +20:011:003 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the + perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. + +20:011:004 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness + delivereth from death. + +20:011:005 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the + wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. + +20:011:006 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but + transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. + +20:011:007 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the + hope of unjust men perisheth. + +20:011:008 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked + cometh in his stead. + +20:011:009 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but + through knowledge shall the just be delivered. + +20:011:010 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and + when the wicked perish, there is shouting. + +20:011:011 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is + overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. + +20:011:012 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man + of understanding holdeth his peace. + +20:011:013 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful + spirit concealeth the matter. + +20:011:014 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of + counsellors there is safety. + +20:011:015 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he + that hateth suretiship is sure. + +20:011:016 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain + riches. + +20:011:017 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is + cruel troubleth his own flesh. + +20:011:018 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth + righteousness shall be a sure reward. + +20:011:019 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil + pursueth it to his own death. + +20:011:020 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: + but such as are upright in their way are his delight. + +20:011:021 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: + but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. + +20:011:022 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman + which is without discretion. + +20:011:023 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation + of the wicked is wrath. + +20:011:024 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is + that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. + +20:011:025 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall + be watered also himself. + +20:011:026 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but + blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. + +20:011:027 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that + seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. + +20:011:028 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous + shall flourish as a branch. + +20:011:029 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and + the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. + +20:011:030 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that + winneth souls is wise. + +20:011:031 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much + more the wicked and the sinner. + +20:012:001 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth + reproof is brutish. + +20:012:002 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked + devices will he condemn. + +20:012:003 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of + the righteous shall not be moved. + +20:012:004 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that + maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. + +20:012:005 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of + the wicked are deceit. + +20:012:006 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the + mouth of the upright shall deliver them. + +20:012:007 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the + righteous shall stand. + +20:012:008 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that + is of a perverse heart shall be despised. + +20:012:009 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he + that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. + +20:012:010 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the + tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. + +20:012:011 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he + that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. + +20:012:012 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the + righteous yieldeth fruit. + +20:012:013 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the + just shall come out of trouble. + +20:012:014 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: + and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto + him. + +20:012:015 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that + hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. + +20:012:016 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth + shame. + +20:012:017 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a + false witness deceit. + +20:012:018 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the + tongue of the wise is health. + +20:012:019 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying + tongue is but for a moment. + +20:012:020 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the + counsellors of peace is joy. + +20:012:021 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall + be filled with mischief. + +20:012:022 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal + truly are his delight. + +20:012:023 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools + proclaimeth foolishness. + +20:012:024 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful + shall be under tribute. + +20:012:025 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word + maketh it glad. + +20:012:026 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the + way of the wicked seduceth them. + +20:012:027 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: + but the substance of a diligent man is precious. + +20:012:028 In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway + thereof there is no death. + +20:013:001 A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner + heareth not rebuke. + +20:013:002 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul + of the transgressors shall eat violence. + +20:013:003 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that + openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. + +20:013:004 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the + soul of the diligent shall be made fat. + +20:013:005 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, + and cometh to shame. + +20:013:006 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but + wickedness overthroweth the sinner. + +20:013:007 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is + that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. + +20:013:008 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor + heareth not rebuke. + +20:013:009 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the + wicked shall be put out. + +20:013:010 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is + wisdom. + +20:013:011 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that + gathereth by labour shall increase. + +20:013:012 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire + cometh, it is a tree of life. + +20:013:013 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that + feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. + +20:013:014 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the + snares of death. + +20:013:015 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors + is hard. + +20:013:016 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth + open his folly. + +20:013:017 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful + ambassador is health. + +20:013:018 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: + but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. + +20:013:019 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is + abomination to fools to depart from evil. + +20:013:020 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion + of fools shall be destroyed. + +20:013:021 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be + repayed. + +20:013:022 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: + and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. + +20:013:023 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is + destroyed for want of judgment. + +20:013:024 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him + chasteneth him betimes. + +20:013:025 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the + belly of the wicked shall want. + +20:014:001 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh + it down with her hands. + +20:014:002 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he + that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. + +20:014:003 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of + the wise shall preserve them. + +20:014:004 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by + the strength of the ox. + +20:014:005 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will + utter lies. + +20:014:006 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is + easy unto him that understandeth. + +20:014:007 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest + not in him the lips of knowledge. + +20:014:008 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the + folly of fools is deceit. + +20:014:009 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is + favour. + +20:014:010 The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not + intermeddle with his joy. + +20:014:011 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the + tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. + +20:014:012 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end + thereof are the ways of death. + +20:014:013 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that + mirth is heaviness. + +20:014:014 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and + a good man shall be satisfied from himself. + +20:014:015 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh + well to his going. + +20:014:016 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool + rageth, and is confident. + +20:014:017 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked + devices is hated. + +20:014:018 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with + knowledge. + +20:014:019 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of + the righteous. + +20:014:020 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath + many friends. + +20:014:021 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath + mercy on the poor, happy is he. + +20:014:022 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be + to them that devise good. + +20:014:023 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips + tendeth only to penury. + +20:014:024 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of + fools is folly. + +20:014:025 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness + speaketh lies. + +20:014:026 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children + shall have a place of refuge. + +20:014:027 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the + snares of death. + +20:014:028 In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the + want of people is the destruction of the prince. + +20:014:029 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he + that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. + +20:014:030 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the + rottenness of the bones. + +20:014:031 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that + honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. + +20:014:032 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous + hath hope in his death. + +20:014:033 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: + but that which is in the midst of fools is made known. + +20:014:034 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any + people. + +20:014:035 The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is + against him that causeth shame. + +20:015:001 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up + anger. + +20:015:002 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth + of fools poureth out foolishness. + +20:015:003 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil + and the good. + +20:015:004 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein + is a breach in the spirit. + +20:015:005 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that + regardeth reproof is prudent. + +20:015:006 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the + revenues of the wicked is trouble. + +20:015:007 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the + foolish doeth not so. + +20:015:008 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but + the prayer of the upright is his delight. + +20:015:009 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he + loveth him that followeth after righteousness. + +20:015:010 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he + that hateth reproof shall die. + +20:015:011 Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then + the hearts of the children of men? + +20:015:012 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he + go unto the wise. + +20:015:013 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of + the heart the spirit is broken. + +20:015:014 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: + but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. + +20:015:015 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a + merry heart hath a continual feast. + +20:015:016 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure + and trouble therewith. + +20:015:017 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox + and hatred therewith. + +20:015:018 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to + anger appeaseth strife. + +20:015:019 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the + way of the righteous is made plain. + +20:015:020 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth + his mother. + +20:015:021 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of + understanding walketh uprightly. + +20:015:022 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the + multitude of counsellors they are established. + +20:015:023 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken + in due season, how good is it! + +20:015:024 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from + hell beneath. + +20:015:025 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will + establish the border of the widow. + +20:015:026 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but + the words of the pure are pleasant words. + +20:015:027 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that + hateth gifts shall live. + +20:015:028 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth + of the wicked poureth out evil things. + +20:015:029 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of + the righteous. + +20:015:030 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report + maketh the bones fat. + +20:015:031 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the + wise. + +20:015:032 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he + that heareth reproof getteth understanding. + +20:015:033 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before + honour is humility. + +20:016:001 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the + tongue, is from the LORD. + +20:016:002 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD + weigheth the spirits. + +20:016:003 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be + established. + +20:016:004 The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the + wicked for the day of evil. + +20:016:005 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the + LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. + +20:016:006 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the + LORD men depart from evil. + +20:016:007 When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies + to be at peace with him. + +20:016:008 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues + without right. + +20:016:009 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his + steps. + +20:016:010 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth + transgresseth not in judgment. + +20:016:011 A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights of + the bag are his work. + +20:016:012 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the + throne is established by righteousness. + +20:016:013 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him + that speaketh right. + +20:016:014 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man + will pacify it. + +20:016:015 In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour + is as a cloud of the latter rain. + +20:016:016 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get + understanding rather to be chosen than silver! + +20:016:017 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that + keepeth his way preserveth his soul. + +20:016:018 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a + fall. + +20:016:019 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to + divide the spoil with the proud. + +20:016:020 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso + trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. + +20:016:021 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness + of the lips increaseth learning. + +20:016:022 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: + but the instruction of fools is folly. + +20:016:023 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning + to his lips. + +20:016:024 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and + health to the bones. + +20:016:025 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end + thereof are the ways of death. + +20:016:026 He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth + it of him. + +20:016:027 An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a + burning fire. + +20:016:028 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief + friends. + +20:016:029 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the + way that is not good. + +20:016:030 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips + he bringeth evil to pass. + +20:016:031 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way + of righteousness. + +20:016:032 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he + that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. + +20:016:033 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof + is of the LORD. + +20:017:001 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house + full of sacrifices with strife. + +20:017:002 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, + and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. + +20:017:003 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but + the LORD trieth the hearts. + +20:017:004 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear + to a naughty tongue. + +20:017:005 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is + glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. + +20:017:006 Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of + children are their fathers. + +20:017:007 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips + a prince. + +20:017:008 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: + whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. + +20:017:009 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that + repeateth a matter separateth very friends. + +20:017:010 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred + stripes into a fool. + +20:017:011 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel + messenger shall be sent against him. + +20:017:012 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool + in his folly. + +20:017:013 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his + house. + +20:017:014 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: + therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. + +20:017:015 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the + just, even they both are abomination to the LORD. + +20:017:016 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get + wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? + +20:017:017 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for + adversity. + +20:017:018 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh + surety in the presence of his friend. + +20:017:019 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that + exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. + +20:017:020 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath + a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. + +20:017:021 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the + father of a fool hath no joy. + +20:017:022 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit + drieth the bones. + +20:017:023 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the + ways of judgment. + +20:017:024 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of + a fool are in the ends of the earth. + +20:017:025 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her + that bare him. + +20:017:026 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for + equity. + +20:017:027 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of + understanding is of an excellent spirit. + +20:017:028 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and + he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. + +20:018:001 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and + intermeddleth with all wisdom. + +20:018:002 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart + may discover itself. + +20:018:003 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with + ignominy reproach. + +20:018:004 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the + wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. + +20:018:005 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to + overthrow the righteous in judgment. + +20:018:006 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for + strokes. + +20:018:007 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare + of his soul. + +20:018:008 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into + the innermost parts of the belly. + +20:018:009 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is + a great waster. + +20:018:010 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth + into it, and is safe. + +20:018:011 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall + in his own conceit. + +20:018:012 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before + honour is humility. + +20:018:013 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly + and shame unto him. + +20:018:014 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded + spirit who can bear? + +20:018:015 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the + wise seeketh knowledge. + +20:018:016 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before + great men. + +20:018:017 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his + neighbour cometh and searcheth him. + +20:018:018 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the + mighty. + +20:018:019 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and + their contentions are like the bars of a castle. + +20:018:020 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; + and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. + +20:018:021 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that + love it shall eat the fruit thereof. + +20:018:022 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth + favour of the LORD. + +20:018:023 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. + +20:018:024 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there + is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. + +20:019:001 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that + is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. + +20:019:002 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and + he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. + +20:019:003 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart + fretteth against the LORD. + +20:019:004 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his + neighbour. + +20:019:005 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh + lies shall not escape. + +20:019:006 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a + friend to him that giveth gifts. + +20:019:007 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his + friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they + are wanting to him. + +20:019:008 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth + understanding shall find good. + +20:019:009 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh + lies shall perish. + +20:019:010 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to + have rule over princes. + +20:019:011 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his + glory to pass over a transgression. + +20:019:012 The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour + is as dew upon the grass. + +20:019:013 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the + contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. + +20:019:014 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent + wife is from the LORD. + +20:019:015 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall + suffer hunger. + +20:019:016 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he + that despiseth his ways shall die. + +20:019:017 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and + that which he hath given will he pay him again. + +20:019:018 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul + spare for his crying. + +20:019:019 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou + deliver him, yet thou must do it again. + +20:019:020 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be + wise in thy latter end. + +20:019:021 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the + counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. + +20:019:022 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better + than a liar. + +20:019:023 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it + shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. + +20:019:024 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so + much as bring it to his mouth again. + +20:019:025 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one + that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. + +20:019:026 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a + son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. + +20:019:027 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err + from the words of knowledge. + +20:019:028 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the + wicked devoureth iniquity. + +20:019:029 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back + of fools. + +20:020:001 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is + deceived thereby is not wise. + +20:020:002 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso + provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. + +20:020:003 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool + will be meddling. + +20:020:004 The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore + shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing. + +20:020:005 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of + understanding will draw it out. + +20:020:006 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a + faithful man who can find? + +20:020:007 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are + blessed after him. + +20:020:008 A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away + all evil with his eyes. + +20:020:009 Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my + sin? + +20:020:010 Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike + abomination to the LORD. + +20:020:011 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, + and whether it be right. + +20:020:012 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even + both of them. + +20:020:013 Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, + and thou shalt be satisfied with bread. + +20:020:014 It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is + gone his way, then he boasteth. + +20:020:015 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of + knowledge are a precious jewel. + +20:020:016 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a + pledge of him for a strange woman. + +20:020:017 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth + shall be filled with gravel. + +20:020:018 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice + make war. + +20:020:019 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: + therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. + +20:020:020 Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put + out in obscure darkness. + +20:020:021 An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the + end thereof shall not be blessed. + +20:020:022 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, + and he shall save thee. + +20:020:023 Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false + balance is not good. + +20:020:024 Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand + his own way? + +20:020:025 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and + after vows to make enquiry. + +20:020:026 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over + them. + +20:020:027 The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the + inward parts of the belly. + +20:020:028 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden + by mercy. + +20:020:029 The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of + old men is the grey head. + +20:020:030 The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the + inward parts of the belly. + +20:021:001 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of + water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. + +20:021:002 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD + pondereth the hearts. + +20:021:003 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than + sacrifice. + +20:021:004 An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the + wicked, is sin. + +20:021:005 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but + of every one that is hasty only to want. + +20:021:006 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed + to and fro of them that seek death. + +20:021:007 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they + refuse to do judgment. + +20:021:008 The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, + his work is right. + +20:021:009 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a + brawling woman in a wide house. + +20:021:010 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no + favour in his eyes. + +20:021:011 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and + when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. + +20:021:012 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: + but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness. + +20:021:013 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall + cry himself, but shall not be heard. + +20:021:014 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom + strong wrath. + +20:021:015 It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be + to the workers of iniquity. + +20:021:016 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall + remain in the congregation of the dead. + +20:021:017 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth + wine and oil shall not be rich. + +20:021:018 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the + transgressor for the upright. + +20:021:019 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a + contentious and an angry woman. + +20:021:020 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the + wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. + +20:021:021 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, + righteousness, and honour. + +20:021:022 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down + the strength of the confidence thereof. + +20:021:023 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from + troubles. + +20:021:024 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud + wrath. + +20:021:025 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse + to labour. + +20:021:026 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous + giveth and spareth not. + +20:021:027 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, + when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? + +20:021:028 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth + speaketh constantly. + +20:021:029 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he + directeth his way. + +20:021:030 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the + LORD. + +20:021:031 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is + of the LORD. + +20:022:001 A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and + loving favour rather than silver and gold. + +20:022:002 The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them + all. + +20:022:003 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the + simple pass on, and are punished. + +20:022:004 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, + and life. + +20:022:005 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth + keep his soul shall be far from them. + +20:022:006 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, + he will not depart from it. + +20:022:007 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to + the lender. + +20:022:008 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his + anger shall fail. + +20:022:009 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth + of his bread to the poor. + +20:022:010 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife + and reproach shall cease. + +20:022:011 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips + the king shall be his friend. + +20:022:012 The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth + the words of the transgressor. + +20:022:013 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be + slain in the streets. + +20:022:014 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred + of the LORD shall fall therein. + +20:022:015 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of + correction shall drive it far from him. + +20:022:016 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he + that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. + +20:022:017 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply + thine heart unto my knowledge. + +20:022:018 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they + shall withal be fitted in thy lips. + +20:022:019 That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee + this day, even to thee. + +20:022:020 Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and + knowledge, + +20:022:021 That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of + truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them + that send unto thee? + +20:022:022 Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the + afflicted in the gate: + +20:022:023 For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of + those that spoiled them. + +20:022:024 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man + thou shalt not go: + +20:022:025 Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul. + +20:022:026 Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are + sureties for debts. + +20:022:027 If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed + from under thee? + +20:022:028 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set. + +20:022:029 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand + before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. + +20:023:001 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently + what is before thee: + +20:023:002 And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to + appetite. + +20:023:003 Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat. + +20:023:004 Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. + +20:023:005 Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches + certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle + toward heaven. + +20:023:006 Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither + desire thou his dainty meats: + +20:023:007 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, + saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. + +20:023:008 The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose + thy sweet words. + +20:023:009 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the + wisdom of thy words. + +20:023:010 Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of + the fatherless: + +20:023:011 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with + thee. + +20:023:012 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the + words of knowledge. + +20:023:013 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest + him with the rod, he shall not die. + +20:023:014 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul + from hell. + +20:023:015 My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even + mine. + +20:023:016 Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things. + +20:023:017 Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of + the LORD all the day long. + +20:023:018 For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be + cut off. + +20:023:019 Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the + way. + +20:023:020 Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: + +20:023:021 For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and + drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags. + +20:023:022 Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy + mother when she is old. + +20:023:023 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, + and understanding. + +20:023:024 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that + begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. + +20:023:025 Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare + thee shall rejoice. + +20:023:026 My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my + ways. + +20:023:027 For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow + pit. + +20:023:028 She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the + transgressors among men. + +20:023:029 Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath + babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of + eyes? + +20:023:030 They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed + wine. + +20:023:031 Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his + colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright. + +20:023:032 At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an + adder. + +20:023:033 Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall + utter perverse things. + +20:023:034 Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the + sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast. + +20:023:035 They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; + they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I + will seek it yet again. + +20:024:001 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be + with them. + +20:024:002 For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of + mischief. + +20:024:003 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is + established: + +20:024:004 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all + precious and pleasant riches. + +20:024:005 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth + strength. + +20:024:006 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude + of counsellors there is safety. + +20:024:007 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the + gate. + +20:024:008 He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous + person. + +20:024:009 The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an + abomination to men. + +20:024:010 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. + +20:024:011 If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and + those that are ready to be slain; + +20:024:012 If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that + pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, + doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man + according to his works? + +20:024:013 My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, + which is sweet to thy taste: + +20:024:014 So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou + hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy + expectation shall not be cut off. + +20:024:015 Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the + righteous; spoil not his resting place: + +20:024:016 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but + the wicked shall fall into mischief. + +20:024:017 Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart + be glad when he stumbleth: + +20:024:018 Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away + his wrath from him. + +20:024:019 Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious + at the wicked: + +20:024:020 For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of + the wicked shall be put out. + +20:024:021 My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with + them that are given to change: + +20:024:022 For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the + ruin of them both? + +20:024:023 These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have + respect of persons in judgment. + +20:024:024 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou are righteous; him shall + the people curse, nations shall abhor him: + +20:024:025 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good + blessing shall come upon them. + +20:024:026 Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. + +20:024:027 Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the + field; and afterwards build thine house. + +20:024:028 Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and + deceive not with thy lips. + +20:024:029 Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will + render to the man according to his work. + +20:024:030 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of + the man void of understanding; + +20:024:031 And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had + covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was + broken down. + +20:024:032 Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and + received instruction. + +20:024:033 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the + hands to sleep: + +20:024:034 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want + as an armed man. + +20:025:001 These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah + king of Judah copied out. + +20:025:002 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of + kings is to search out a matter. + +20:025:003 The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart + of kings is unsearchable. + +20:025:004 Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come + forth a vessel for the finer. + +20:025:005 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne + shall be established in righteousness. + +20:025:006 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand + not in the place of great men: + +20:025:007 For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; + than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the + prince whom thine eyes have seen. + +20:025:008 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do + in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame. + +20:025:009 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not + a secret to another: + +20:025:010 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy + turn not away. + +20:025:011 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of + silver. + +20:025:012 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a + wise reprover upon an obedient ear. + +20:025:013 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful + messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of + his masters. + +20:025:014 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind + without rain. + +20:025:015 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue + breaketh the bone. + +20:025:016 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, + lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. + +20:025:017 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary + of thee, and so hate thee. + +20:025:018 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a + maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow. + +20:025:019 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a + broken tooth, and a foot out of joint. + +20:025:020 As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as + vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy + heart. + +20:025:021 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be + thirsty, give him water to drink: + +20:025:022 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD + shall reward thee. + +20:025:023 The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance + a backbiting tongue. + +20:025:024 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with + a brawling woman and in a wide house. + +20:025:025 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far + country. + +20:025:026 A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a + troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring. + +20:025:027 It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their + own glory is not glory. + +20:025:028 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that + is broken down, and without walls. + +20:026:001 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not + seemly for a fool. + +20:026:002 As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the + curse causeless shall not come. + +20:026:003 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the + fool's back. + +20:026:004 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be + like unto him. + +20:026:005 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his + own conceit. + +20:026:006 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off + the feet, and drinketh damage. + +20:026:007 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the + mouth of fools. + +20:026:008 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth + honour to a fool. + +20:026:009 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a + parable in the mouths of fools. + +20:026:010 The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, + and rewardeth transgressors. + +20:026:011 As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his + folly. + +20:026:012 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope + of a fool than of him. + +20:026:013 The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is + in the streets. + +20:026:014 As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon + his bed. + +20:026:015 The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to + bring it again to his mouth. + +20:026:016 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that + can render a reason. + +20:026:017 He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to + him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. + +20:026:018 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, + +20:026:019 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not + I in sport? + +20:026:020 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is + no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. + +20:026:021 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a + contentious man to kindle strife. + +20:026:022 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into + the innermost parts of the belly. + +20:026:023 Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered + with silver dross. + +20:026:024 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit + within him; + +20:026:025 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven + abominations in his heart. + +20:026:026 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be + shewed before the whole congregation. + +20:026:027 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a + stone, it will return upon him. + +20:026:028 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a + flattering mouth worketh ruin. + +20:027:001 Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a + day may bring forth. + +20:027:002 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a + stranger, and not thine own lips. + +20:027:003 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is + heavier than them both. + +20:027:004 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to + stand before envy? + +20:027:005 Open rebuke is better than secret love. + +20:027:006 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an + enemy are deceitful. + +20:027:007 The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul + every bitter thing is sweet. + +20:027:008 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that + wandereth from his place. + +20:027:009 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness + of a man's friend by hearty counsel. + +20:027:010 Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; + neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy + calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a + brother far off. + +20:027:011 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him + that reproacheth me. + +20:027:012 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the + simple pass on, and are punished. + +20:027:013 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a + pledge of him for a strange woman. + +20:027:014 He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in + the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him. + +20:027:015 A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious + woman are alike. + +20:027:016 Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his + right hand, which bewrayeth itself. + +20:027:017 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of + his friend. + +20:027:018 Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he + that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. + +20:027:019 As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to + man. + +20:027:020 Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are + never satisfied. + +20:027:021 As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is + a man to his praise. + +20:027:022 Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with + a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him. + +20:027:023 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look + well to thy herds. + +20:027:024 For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to + every generation? + +20:027:025 The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and + herbs of the mountains are gathered. + +20:027:026 The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of + the field. + +20:027:027 And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the + food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy + maidens. + +20:028:001 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are + bold as a lion. + +20:028:002 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: + but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof + shall be prolonged. + +20:028:003 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain + which leaveth no food. + +20:028:004 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep + the law contend with them. + +20:028:005 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD + understand all things. + +20:028:006 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he + that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. + +20:028:007 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a + companion of riotous men shameth his father. + +20:028:008 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he + shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. + +20:028:009 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his + prayer shall be abomination. + +20:028:010 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he + shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall + have good things in possession. + +20:028:011 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that + hath understanding searcheth him out. + +20:028:012 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when + the wicked rise, a man is hidden. + +20:028:013 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso + confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. + +20:028:014 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his + heart shall fall into mischief. + +20:028:015 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler + over the poor people. + +20:028:016 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great + oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his + days. + +20:028:017 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall + flee to the pit; let no man stay him. + +20:028:018 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is + perverse in his ways shall fall at once. + +20:028:019 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he + that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. + +20:028:020 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh + haste to be rich shall not be innocent. + +20:028:021 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of + bread that man will transgress. + +20:028:022 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth + not that poverty shall come upon him. + +20:028:023 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than + he that flattereth with the tongue. + +20:028:024 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no + transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. + +20:028:025 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that + putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. + +20:028:026 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh + wisely, he shall be delivered. + +20:028:027 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that + hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. + +20:028:028 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they + perish, the righteous increase. + +20:029:001 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall + suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. + +20:029:002 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but + when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. + +20:029:003 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth + company with harlots spendeth his substance. + +20:029:004 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that + receiveth gifts overthroweth it. + +20:029:005 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his + feet. + +20:029:006 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the + righteous doth sing and rejoice. + +20:029:007 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the + wicked regardeth not to know it. + +20:029:008 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away + wrath. + +20:029:009 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage + or laugh, there is no rest. + +20:029:010 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. + +20:029:011 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in + till afterwards. + +20:029:012 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. + +20:029:013 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD + lighteneth both their eyes. + +20:029:014 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be + established for ever. + +20:029:015 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself + bringeth his mother to shame. + +20:029:016 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but + the righteous shall see their fall. + +20:029:017 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall + give delight unto thy soul. + +20:029:018 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that + keepeth the law, happy is he. + +20:029:019 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he + understand he will not answer. + +20:029:020 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more + hope of a fool than of him. + +20:029:021 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall + have him become his son at the length. + +20:029:022 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth + in transgression. + +20:029:023 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the + humble in spirit. + +20:029:024 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth + cursing, and bewrayeth it not. + +20:029:025 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust + in the LORD shall be safe. + +20:029:026 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh + from the LORD. + +20:029:027 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is + upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. + +20:030:001 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man + spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal, + +20:030:002 Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the + understanding of a man. + +20:030:003 I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy. + +20:030:004 Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath + gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a + garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what + is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst tell? + +20:030:005 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put + their trust in him. + +20:030:006 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be + found a liar. + +20:030:007 Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I + die: + +20:030:008 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty + nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: + +20:030:009 Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or + lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in + vain. + +20:030:010 Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and + thou be found guilty. + +20:030:011 There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not + bless their mother. + +20:030:012 There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet + is not washed from their filthiness. + +20:030:013 There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their + eyelids are lifted up. + +20:030:014 There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their + jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, + and the needy from among men. + +20:030:015 The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There + are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things + say not, It is enough: + +20:030:016 The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled + with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough. + +20:030:017 The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his + mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the + young eagles shall eat it. + +20:030:018 There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, + four which I know not: + +20:030:019 The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a + rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way + of a man with a maid. + +20:030:020 Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth + her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness. + +20:030:021 For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which + it cannot bear: + +20:030:022 For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled + with meat; + +20:030:023 For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that + is heir to her mistress. + +20:030:024 There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they + are exceeding wise: + +20:030:025 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat + in the summer; + +20:030:026 The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses + in the rocks; + +20:030:027 The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by + bands; + +20:030:028 The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings' + palaces. + +20:030:029 There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in + going: + +20:030:030 A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away + for any; + +20:030:031 A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there + is no rising up. + +20:030:032 If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou + hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth. + +20:030:033 Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the + wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of + wrath bringeth forth strife. + +20:031:001 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught + him. + +20:031:002 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son + of my vows? + +20:031:003 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which + destroyeth kings. + +20:031:004 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink + wine; nor for princes strong drink: + +20:031:005 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment + of any of the afflicted. + +20:031:006 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine + unto those that be of heavy hearts. + +20:031:007 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery + no more. + +20:031:008 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are + appointed to destruction. + +20:031:009 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the + poor and needy. + +20:031:010 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above + rubies. + +20:031:011 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he + shall have no need of spoil. + +20:031:012 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. + +20:031:013 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her + hands. + +20:031:014 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from + afar. + +20:031:015 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her + household, and a portion to her maidens. + +20:031:016 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her + hands she planteth a vineyard. + +20:031:017 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her + arms. + +20:031:018 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth + not out by night. + +20:031:019 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the + distaff. + +20:031:020 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth + forth her hands to the needy. + +20:031:021 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her + household are clothed with scarlet. + +20:031:022 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk + and purple. + +20:031:023 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the + elders of the land. + +20:031:024 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles + unto the merchant. + +20:031:025 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in + time to come. + +20:031:026 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the + law of kindness. + +20:031:027 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not + the bread of idleness. + +20:031:028 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, + and he praiseth her. + +20:031:029 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them + all. + +20:031:030 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that + feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. + +20:031:031 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works + praise her in the gates. + +Book 21 Ecclesiastes + +21:001:001 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in + Jerusalem. + +21:001:002 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; + all is vanity. + +21:001:003 What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under + the sun? + +21:001:004 One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: + but the earth abideth for ever. + +21:001:005 The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to + his place where he arose. + +21:001:006 The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the + north; it whirleth about continually, and the wind returneth + again according to his circuits. + +21:001:007 All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full; unto + the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return + again. + +21:001:008 All things are full of labour; man cannot utter it: the eye is + not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing. + +21:001:009 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that + which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new + thing under the sun. + +21:001:010 Is there any thing whereof it may be said, See, this is new? + it hath been already of old time, which was before us. + +21:001:011 There is no remembrance of former things; neither shall there + be any remembrance of things that are to come with those that + shall come after. + +21:001:012 I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem. + +21:001:013 And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom + concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore + travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised + therewith. + +21:001:014 I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, + behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit. + +21:001:015 That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which + is wanting cannot be numbered. + +21:001:016 I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great + estate, and have gotten more wisdom than all they that have + been before me in Jerusalem: yea, my heart had great + experience of wisdom and knowledge. + +21:001:017 And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and + folly: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit. + +21:001:018 For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth + knowledge increaseth sorrow. + +21:002:001 I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, + therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity. + +21:002:002 I said of laughter, It is mad: and of mirth, What doeth it? + +21:002:003 I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet + acquainting mine heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, + till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which + they should do under the heaven all the days of their life. + +21:002:004 I made me great works; I builded me houses; I planted me + vineyards: + +21:002:005 I made me gardens and orchards, and I planted trees in them of + all kind of fruits: + +21:002:006 I made me pools of water, to water therewith the wood that + bringeth forth trees: + +21:002:007 I got me servants and maidens, and had servants born in my + house; also I had great possessions of great and small cattle + above all that were in Jerusalem before me: + +21:002:008 I gathered me also silver and gold, and the peculiar treasure + of kings and of the provinces: I gat me men singers and women + singers, and the delights of the sons of men, as musical + instruments, and that of all sorts. + +21:002:009 So I was great, and increased more than all that were before + me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me. + +21:002:010 And whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them, I + withheld not my heart from any joy; for my heart rejoiced in + all my labour: and this was my portion of all my labour. + +21:002:011 Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and + on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was + vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under + the sun. + +21:002:012 And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly: + for what can the man do that cometh after the king? even that + which hath been already done. + +21:002:013 Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light + excelleth darkness. + +21:002:014 The wise man's eyes are in his head; but the fool walketh in + darkness: and I myself perceived also that one event happeneth + to them all. + +21:002:015 Then said I in my heart, As it happeneth to the fool, so it + happeneth even to me; and why was I then more wise? Then I + said in my heart, that this also is vanity. + +21:002:016 For there is no remembrance of the wise more than of the fool + for ever; seeing that which now is in the days to come shall + all be forgotten. And how dieth the wise man? as the fool. + +21:002:017 Therefore I hated life; because the work that is wrought under + the sun is grievous unto me: for all is vanity and vexation of + spirit. + +21:002:018 Yea, I hated all my labour which I had taken under the sun: + because I should leave it unto the man that shall be after me. + +21:002:019 And who knoweth whether he shall be a wise man or a fool? yet + shall he have rule over all my labour wherein I have laboured, + and wherein I have shewed myself wise under the sun. This is + also vanity. + +21:002:020 Therefore I went about to cause my heart to despair of all the + labour which I took under the sun. + +21:002:021 For there is a man whose labour is in wisdom, and in + knowledge, and in equity; yet to a man that hath not laboured + therein shall he leave it for his portion. This also is vanity + and a great evil. + +21:002:022 For what hath man of all his labour, and of the vexation of + his heart, wherein he hath laboured under the sun? + +21:002:023 For all his days are sorrows, and his travail grief; yea, his + heart taketh not rest in the night. This is also vanity. + +21:002:024 There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and + drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his + labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God. + +21:002:025 For who can eat, or who else can hasten hereunto, more than I? + +21:002:026 For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and + knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to + gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good + before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit. + +21:003:001 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose + under the heaven: + +21:003:002 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a + time to pluck up that which is planted; + +21:003:003 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and + a time to build up; + +21:003:004 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a + time to dance; + +21:003:005 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones + together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from + embracing; + +21:003:006 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time + to cast away; + +21:003:007 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and + a time to speak; + +21:003:008 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time + of peace. + +21:003:009 What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth? + +21:003:010 I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of + men to be exercised in it. + +21:003:011 He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath + set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the + work that God maketh from the beginning to the end. + +21:003:012 I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to + rejoice, and to do good in his life. + +21:003:013 And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the + good of all his labour, it is the gift of God. + +21:003:014 I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: + nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God + doeth it, that men should fear before him. + +21:003:015 That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath + already been; and God requireth that which is past. + +21:003:016 And moreover I saw under the sun the place of judgment, that + wickedness was there; and the place of righteousness, that + iniquity was there. + +21:003:017 I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the + wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for + every work. + +21:003:018 I said in mine heart concerning the estate of the sons of men, + that God might manifest them, and that they might see that + they themselves are beasts. + +21:003:019 For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; + even one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the + other; yea, they have all one breath; so that a man hath no + preeminence above a beast: for all is vanity. + +21:003:020 All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to + dust again. + +21:003:021 Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the + spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth? + +21:003:022 Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a + man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion: + for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him? + +21:004:001 So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are + done under the sun: and behold the tears of such as were + oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their + oppressors there was power; but they had no comforter. + +21:004:002 Wherefore I praised the dead which are already dead more than + the living which are yet alive. + +21:004:003 Yea, better is he than both they, which hath not yet been, who + hath not seen the evil work that is done under the sun. + +21:004:004 Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that + for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity + and vexation of spirit. + +21:004:005 The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh. + +21:004:006 Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full + with travail and vexation of spirit. + +21:004:007 Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun. + +21:004:008 There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath + neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his + labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither + saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? + This is also vanity, yea, it is a sore travail. + +21:004:009 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for + their labour. + +21:004:010 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to + him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to + help him up. + +21:004:011 Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can + one be warm alone? + +21:004:012 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a + threefold cord is not quickly broken. + +21:004:013 Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish + king, who will no more be admonished. + +21:004:014 For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is + born in his kingdom becometh poor. + +21:004:015 I considered all the living which walk under the sun, with the + second child that shall stand up in his stead. + +21:004:016 There is no end of all the people, even of all that have been + before them: they also that come after shall not rejoice in + him. Surely this also is vanity and vexation of spirit. + +21:005:001 Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more + ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they + consider not that they do evil. + +21:005:002 Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty + to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou + upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. + +21:005:003 For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a + fool's voice is known by multitude of words. + +21:005:004 When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he + hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed. + +21:005:005 Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou + shouldest vow and not pay. + +21:005:006 Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin; neither say + thou before the angel, that it was an error: wherefore should + God be angry at thy voice, and destroy the work of thine + hands? + +21:005:007 For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also + divers vanities: but fear thou God. + +21:005:008 If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent + perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not + at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest + regardeth; and there be higher than they. + +21:005:009 Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself + is served by the field. + +21:005:010 He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor + he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity. + +21:005:011 When goods increase, they are increased that eat them: and + what good is there to the owners thereof, saving the beholding + of them with their eyes? + +21:005:012 The sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whether he eat little + or much: but the abundance of the rich will not suffer him to + sleep. + +21:005:013 There is a sore evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, + riches kept for the owners thereof to their hurt. + +21:005:014 But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a + son, and there is nothing in his hand. + +21:005:015 As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he return + to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which + he may carry away in his hand. + +21:005:016 And this also is a sore evil, that in all points as he came, + so shall he go: and what profit hath he that hath laboured for + the wind? + +21:005:017 All his days also he eateth in darkness, and he hath much + sorrow and wrath with his sickness. + +21:005:018 Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one + to eat and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour + that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life, which + God giveth him: for it is his portion. + +21:005:019 Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and + hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, + and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God. + +21:005:020 For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because + God answereth him in the joy of his heart. + +21:006:001 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and it is + common among men: + +21:006:002 A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so + that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, + yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger + eateth it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease. + +21:006:003 If a man beget an hundred children, and live many years, so + that the days of his years be many, and his soul be not filled + with good, and also that he have no burial; I say, that an + untimely birth is better than he. + +21:006:004 For he cometh in with vanity, and departeth in darkness, and + his name shall be covered with darkness. + +21:006:005 Moreover he hath not seen the sun, nor known any thing: this + hath more rest than the other. + +21:006:006 Yea, though he live a thousand years twice told, yet hath he + seen no good: do not all go to one place? + +21:006:007 All the labour of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite + is not filled. + +21:006:008 For what hath the wise more than the fool? what hath the poor, + that knoweth to walk before the living? + +21:006:009 Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the + desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit. + +21:006:010 That which hath been is named already, and it is known that it + is man: neither may he contend with him that is mightier than + he. + +21:006:011 Seeing there be many things that increase vanity, what is man + the better? + +21:006:012 For who knoweth what is good for man in this life, all the + days of his vain life which he spendeth as a shadow? for who + can tell a man what shall be after him under the sun? + +21:007:001 A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of + death than the day of one's birth. + +21:007:002 It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the + house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the + living will lay it to his heart. + +21:007:003 Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the + countenance the heart is made better. + +21:007:004 The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the + heart of fools is in the house of mirth. + +21:007:005 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to + hear the song of fools. + +21:007:006 For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter + of the fool: this also is vanity. + +21:007:007 Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth + the heart. + +21:007:008 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and + the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. + +21:007:009 Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in + the bosom of fools. + +21:007:010 Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were + better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning + this. + +21:007:011 Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit + to them that see the sun. + +21:007:012 For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the + excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them + that have it. + +21:007:013 Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, + which he hath made crooked? + +21:007:014 In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of + adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the + other, to the end that man should find nothing after him. + +21:007:015 All things have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a + just man that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a + wicked man that prolongeth his life in his wickedness. + +21:007:016 Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: + why shouldest thou destroy thyself? + +21:007:017 Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why + shouldest thou die before thy time? + +21:007:018 It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also + from this withdraw not thine hand: for he that feareth God + shall come forth of them all. + +21:007:019 Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which + are in the city. + +21:007:020 For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and + sinneth not. + +21:007:021 Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou + hear thy servant curse thee: + +21:007:022 For oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself + likewise hast cursed others. + +21:007:023 All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but + it was far from me. + +21:007:024 That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it + out? + +21:007:025 I applied mine heart to know, and to search, and to seek out + wisdom, and the reason of things, and to know the wickedness + of folly, even of foolishness and madness: + +21:007:026 And I find more bitter than death the woman, whose heart is + snares and nets, and her hands as bands: whoso pleaseth God + shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be taken by her. + +21:007:027 Behold, this have I found, saith the preacher, counting one by + one, to find out the account: + +21:007:028 Which yet my soul seeketh, but I find not: one man among a + thousand have I found; but a woman among all those have I not + found. + +21:007:029 Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; + but they have sought out many inventions. + +21:008:001 Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of + a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the + boldness of his face shall be changed. + +21:008:002 I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in + regard of the oath of God. + +21:008:003 Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil + thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him. + +21:008:004 Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say + unto him, What doest thou? + +21:008:005 Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a + wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment. + +21:008:006 Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore + the misery of man is great upon him. + +21:008:007 For he knoweth not that which shall be: for who can tell him + when it shall be? + +21:008:008 There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the + spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death: and there + is no discharge in that war; neither shall wickedness deliver + those that are given to it. + +21:008:009 All this have I seen, and applied my heart unto every work + that is done under the sun: there is a time wherein one man + ruleth over another to his own hurt. + +21:008:010 And so I saw the wicked buried, who had come and gone from the + place of the holy, and they were forgotten in the city where + they had so done: this is also vanity. + +21:008:011 Because sentence against an evil work is not executed + speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set + in them to do evil. + +21:008:012 Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days be + prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them + that fear God, which fear before him: + +21:008:013 But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he + prolong his days, which are as a shadow; because he feareth + not before God. + +21:008:014 There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be + just men, unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the + wicked; again, there be wicked men, to whom it happeneth + according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also + is vanity. + +21:008:015 Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing + under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for + that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, + which God giveth him under the sun. + +21:008:016 When I applied mine heart to know wisdom, and to see the + business that is done upon the earth: (for also there is that + neither day nor night seeth sleep with his eyes:) + +21:008:017 Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out + the work that is done under the sun: because though a man + labour to seek it out, yet he shall not find it; yea farther; + though a wise man think to know it, yet shall he not be able + to find it. + +21:009:001 For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all + this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are + in the hand of God: no man knoweth either love or hatred by + all that is before them. + +21:009:002 All things come alike to all: there is one event to the + righteous, and to the wicked; to the good and to the clean, + and to the unclean; to him that sacrificeth, and to him that + sacrificeth not: as is the good, so is the sinner; and he that + sweareth, as he that feareth an oath. + +21:009:003 This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, + that there is one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the + sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart + while they live, and after that they go to the dead. + +21:009:004 For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for + a living dog is better than a dead lion. + +21:009:005 For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not + any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory + of them is forgotten. + +21:009:006 Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now + perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any + thing that is done under the sun. + +21:009:007 Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a + merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works. + +21:009:008 Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no + ointment. + +21:009:009 Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of + the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the + sun, all the days of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in + this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the sun. + +21:009:010 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for + there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in + the grave, whither thou goest. + +21:009:011 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the + swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the + wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour + to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all. + +21:009:012 For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are + taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the + snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it + falleth suddenly upon them. + +21:009:013 This wisdom have I seen also under the sun, and it seemed + great unto me: + +21:009:014 There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came + a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great + bulwarks against it: + +21:009:015 Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his + wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same + poor man. + +21:009:016 Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the + poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard. + +21:009:017 The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of + him that ruleth among fools. + +21:009:018 Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner + destroyeth much good. + +21:010:001 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth + a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in + reputation for wisdom and honour. + +21:010:002 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at + his left. + +21:010:003 Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his + wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a + fool. + +21:010:004 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy + place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. + +21:010:005 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error + which proceedeth from the ruler: + +21:010:006 Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place. + +21:010:007 I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as + servants upon the earth. + +21:010:008 He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh + an hedge, a serpent shall bite him. + +21:010:009 Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that + cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby. + +21:010:010 If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must + he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct. + +21:010:011 Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a + babbler is no better. + +21:010:012 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of + a fool will swallow up himself. + +21:010:013 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and + the end of his talk is mischievous madness. + +21:010:014 A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; + and what shall be after him, who can tell him? + +21:010:015 The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because + he knoweth not how to go to the city. + +21:010:016 Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes + eat in the morning! + +21:010:017 Blessed art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, + and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for + drunkenness! + +21:010:018 By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through + idleness of the hands the house droppeth through. + +21:010:019 A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money + answereth all things. + +21:010:020 Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the + rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the + voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter. + +21:011:001 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after + many days. + +21:011:002 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest + not what evil shall be upon the earth. + +21:011:003 If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the + earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the + north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be. + +21:011:004 He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that + regardeth the clouds shall not reap. + +21:011:005 As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the + bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so + thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all. + +21:011:006 In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not + thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either + this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good. + +21:011:007 Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the + eyes to behold the sun: + +21:011:008 But if a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; yet let + him remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many. All + that cometh is vanity. + +21:011:009 Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer + thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine + heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for + all these things God will bring thee into judgment. + +21:011:010 Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from + thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity. + +21:012:001 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the + evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt + say, I have no pleasure in them; + +21:012:002 While the sun, or the light, or the moon, or the stars, be not + darkened, nor the clouds return after the rain: + +21:012:003 In the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and + the strong men shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease + because they are few, and those that look out of the windows + be darkened, + +21:012:004 And the doors shall be shut in the streets, when the sound of + the grinding is low, and he shall rise up at the voice of the + bird, and all the daughters of musick shall be brought low; + +21:012:005 Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and + fears shall be in the way, and the almond tree shall flourish, + and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail: + because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go about + the streets: + +21:012:006 Or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be + broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel + broken at the cistern. + +21:012:007 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the + spirit shall return unto God who gave it. + +21:012:008 Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity. + +21:012:009 And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught + the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, + and set in order many proverbs. + +21:012:010 The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that + which was written was upright, even words of truth. + +21:012:011 The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by + the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd. + +21:012:012 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many + books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the + flesh. + +21:012:013 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and + keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. + +21:012:014 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every + secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. + +Book 22 Song of Solomon + +22:001:001 The song of songs, which is Solomon's. + +22:001:002 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is + better than wine. + +22:001:003 Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as + ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee. + +22:001:004 Draw me, we will run after thee: the king hath brought me into + his chambers: we will be glad and rejoice in thee, we will + remember thy love more than wine: the upright love thee. + +22:001:005 I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the + tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon. + +22:001:006 Look not upon me, because I am black, because the sun hath + looked upon me: my mother's children were angry with me; they + made me the keeper of the vineyards; but mine own vineyard + have I not kept. + +22:001:007 Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feedest, where + thou makest thy flock to rest at noon: for why should I be as + one that turneth aside by the flocks of thy companions? + +22:001:008 If thou know not, O thou fairest among women, go thy way forth + by the footsteps of the flock, and feed thy kids beside the + shepherds' tents. + +22:001:009 I have compared thee, O my love, to a company of horses in + Pharaoh's chariots. + +22:001:010 Thy cheeks are comely with rows of jewels, thy neck with + chains of gold. + +22:001:011 We will make thee borders of gold with studs of silver. + +22:001:012 While the king sitteth at his table, my spikenard sendeth + forth the smell thereof. + +22:001:013 A bundle of myrrh is my well-beloved unto me; he shall lie all + night betwixt my breasts. + +22:001:014 My beloved is unto me as a cluster of camphire in the + vineyards of Engedi. + +22:001:015 Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou + hast doves' eyes. + +22:001:016 Behold, thou art fair, my beloved, yea, pleasant: also our bed + is green. + +22:001:017 The beams of our house are cedar, and our rafters of fir. + +22:002:001 I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. + +22:002:002 As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. + +22:002:003 As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my + beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great + delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste. + +22:002:004 He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me + was love. + +22:002:005 Stay me with flagons, comfort me with apples: for I am sick of + love. + +22:002:006 His left hand is under my head, and his right hand doth + embrace me. + +22:002:007 I charge you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, and by + the hinds of the field, that ye stir not up, nor awake my + love, till he please. + +22:002:008 The voice of my beloved! behold, he cometh leaping upon the + mountains, skipping upon the hills. + +22:002:009 My beloved is like a roe or a young hart: behold, he standeth + behind our wall, he looketh forth at the windows, shewing + himself through the lattice. + +22:002:010 My beloved spake, and said unto me, Rise up, my love, my fair + one, and come away. + +22:002:011 For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; + +22:002:012 The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of + birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our + land; + +22:002:013 The fig tree putteth forth her green figs, and the vines with + the tender grape give a good smell. Arise, my love, my fair + one, and come away. + +22:002:014 O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret + places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear + thy voice; for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is + comely. + +22:002:015 Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for + our vines have tender grapes. + +22:002:016 My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feedeth among the lilies. + +22:002:017 Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, turn, my + beloved, and be thou like a roe or a young hart upon the + mountains of Bether. + +22:003:001 By night on my bed I sought him whom my soul loveth: I sought + him, but I found him not. + +22:003:002 I will rise now, and go about the city in the streets, and in + the broad ways I will seek him whom my soul loveth: I sought + him, but I found him not. + +22:003:003 The watchmen that go about the city found me: to whom I said, + Saw ye him whom my soul loveth? + +22:003:004 It was but a little that I passed from them, but I found him + whom my soul loveth: I held him, and would not let him go, + until I had brought him into my mother's house, and into the + chamber of her that conceived me. + +22:003:005 I charge you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, and by + the hinds of the field, that ye stir not up, nor awake my + love, till he please. + +22:003:006 Who is this that cometh out of the wilderness like pillars of + smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders + of the merchant? + +22:003:007 Behold his bed, which is Solomon's; threescore valiant men are + about it, of the valiant of Israel. + +22:003:008 They all hold swords, being expert in war: every man hath his + sword upon his thigh because of fear in the night. + +22:003:009 King Solomon made himself a chariot of the wood of Lebanon. + +22:003:010 He made the pillars thereof of silver, the bottom thereof of + gold, the covering of it of purple, the midst thereof being + paved with love, for the daughters of Jerusalem. + +22:003:011 Go forth, O ye daughters of Zion, and behold king Solomon with + the crown wherewith his mother crowned him in the day of his + espousals, and in the day of the gladness of his heart. + +22:004:001 Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou + hast doves' eyes within thy locks: thy hair is as a flock of + goats, that appear from mount Gilead. + +22:004:002 Thy teeth are like a flock of sheep that are even shorn, which + came up from the washing; whereof every one bear twins, and + none is barren among them. + +22:004:003 Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet, and thy speech is + comely: thy temples are like a piece of a pomegranate within + thy locks. + +22:004:004 Thy neck is like the tower of David builded for an armoury, + whereon there hang a thousand bucklers, all shields of mighty + men. + +22:004:005 Thy two breasts are like two young roes that are twins, which + feed among the lilies. + +22:004:006 Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, I will get me + to the mountain of myrrh, and to the hill of frankincense. + +22:004:007 Thou art all fair, my love; there is no spot in thee. + +22:004:008 Come with me from Lebanon, my spouse, with me from Lebanon: + look from the top of Amana, from the top of Shenir and Hermon, + from the lions' dens, from the mountains of the leopards. + +22:004:009 Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, my spouse; thou hast + ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, with one chain of + thy neck. + +22:004:010 How fair is thy love, my sister, my spouse! how much better is + thy love than wine! and the smell of thine ointments than all + spices! + +22:004:011 Thy lips, O my spouse, drop as the honeycomb: honey and milk + are under thy tongue; and the smell of thy garments is like + the smell of Lebanon. + +22:004:012 A garden inclosed is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up, a + fountain sealed. + +22:004:013 Thy plants are an orchard of pomegranates, with pleasant + fruits; camphire, with spikenard, + +22:004:014 Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of + frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices: + +22:004:015 A fountain of gardens, a well of living waters, and streams + from Lebanon. + +22:004:016 Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my + garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved + come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits. + +22:005:001 I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have + gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb + with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O + friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved. + +22:005:002 I sleep, but my heart waketh: it is the voice of my beloved + that knocketh, saying, Open to me, my sister, my love, my + dove, my undefiled: for my head is filled with dew, and my + locks with the drops of the night. + +22:005:003 I have put off my coat; how shall I put it on? I have washed + my feet; how shall I defile them? + +22:005:004 My beloved put in his hand by the hole of the door, and my + bowels were moved for him. + +22:005:005 I rose up to open to my beloved; and my hands dropped with + myrrh, and my fingers with sweet smelling myrrh, upon the + handles of the lock. + +22:005:006 I opened to my beloved; but my beloved had withdrawn himself, + and was gone: my soul failed when he spake: I sought him, but + I could not find him; I called him, but he gave me no answer. + +22:005:007 The watchmen that went about the city found me, they smote me, + they wounded me; the keepers of the walls took away my veil + from me. + +22:005:008 I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, if ye find my beloved, + that ye tell him, that I am sick of love. + +22:005:009 What is thy beloved more than another beloved, O thou fairest + among women? what is thy beloved more than another beloved, + that thou dost so charge us? + +22:005:010 My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten + thousand. + +22:005:011 His head is as the most fine gold, his locks are bushy, and + black as a raven. + +22:005:012 His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the rivers of waters, + washed with milk, and fitly set. + +22:005:013 His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers: his lips + like lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh. + +22:005:014 His hands are as gold rings set with the beryl: his belly is + as bright ivory overlaid with sapphires. + +22:005:015 His legs are as pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine + gold: his countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars. + +22:005:016 His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is + my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem. + +22:006:001 Whither is thy beloved gone, O thou fairest among women? + whither is thy beloved turned aside? that we may seek him with + thee. + +22:006:002 My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of + spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies. + +22:006:003 I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine: he feedeth among + the lilies. + +22:006:004 Thou art beautiful, O my love, as Tirzah, comely as Jerusalem, + terrible as an army with banners. + +22:006:005 Turn away thine eyes from me, for they have overcome me: thy + hair is as a flock of goats that appear from Gilead. + +22:006:006 Thy teeth are as a flock of sheep which go up from the + washing, whereof every one beareth twins, and there is not one + barren among them. + +22:006:007 As a piece of a pomegranate are thy temples within thy locks. + +22:006:008 There are threescore queens, and fourscore concubines, and + virgins without number. + +22:006:009 My dove, my undefiled is but one; she is the only one of her + mother, she is the choice one of her that bare her. The + daughters saw her, and blessed her; yea, the queens and the + concubines, and they praised her. + +22:006:010 Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the + moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners? + +22:006:011 I went down into the garden of nuts to see the fruits of the + valley, and to see whether the vine flourished and the + pomegranates budded. + +22:006:012 Or ever I was aware, my soul made me like the chariots of + Amminadib. + +22:006:013 Return, return, O Shulamite; return, return, that we may look + upon thee. What will ye see in the Shulamite? As it were the + company of two armies. + +22:007:001 How beautiful are thy feet with shoes, O prince's daughter! + the joints of thy thighs are like jewels, the work of the + hands of a cunning workman. + +22:007:002 Thy navel is like a round goblet, which wanteth not liquor: + thy belly is like an heap of wheat set about with lilies. + +22:007:003 Thy two breasts are like two young roes that are twins. + +22:007:004 Thy neck is as a tower of ivory; thine eyes like the fishpools + in Heshbon, by the gate of Bathrabbim: thy nose is as the + tower of Lebanon which looketh toward Damascus. + +22:007:005 Thine head upon thee is like Carmel, and the hair of thine + head like purple; the king is held in the galleries. + +22:007:006 How fair and how pleasant art thou, O love, for delights! + +22:007:007 This thy stature is like to a palm tree, and thy breasts to + clusters of grapes. + +22:007:008 I said, I will go up to the palm tree, I will take hold of the + boughs thereof: now also thy breasts shall be as clusters of + the vine, and the smell of thy nose like apples; + +22:007:009 And the roof of thy mouth like the best wine for my beloved, + that goeth down sweetly, causing the lips of those that are + asleep to speak. + +22:007:010 I am my beloved's, and his desire is toward me. + +22:007:011 Come, my beloved, let us go forth into the field; let us lodge + in the villages. + +22:007:012 Let us get up early to the vineyards; let us see if the vine + flourish, whether the tender grape appear, and the + pomegranates bud forth: there will I give thee my loves. + +22:007:013 The mandrakes give a smell, and at our gates are all manner of + pleasant fruits, new and old, which I have laid up for thee, O + my beloved. + +22:008:001 O that thou wert as my brother, that sucked the breasts of my + mother! when I should find thee without, I would kiss thee; + yea, I should not be despised. + +22:008:002 I would lead thee, and bring thee into my mother's house, who + would instruct me: I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine + of the juice of my pomegranate. + +22:008:003 His left hand should be under my head, and his right hand + should embrace me. + +22:008:004 I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, that ye stir not up, + nor awake my love, until he please. + +22:008:005 Who is this that cometh up from the wilderness, leaning upon + her beloved? I raised thee up under the apple tree: there thy + mother brought thee forth: there she brought thee forth that + bare thee. + +22:008:006 Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: + for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave: + the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most + vehement flame. + +22:008:007 Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown + it: if a man would give all the substance of his house for + love, it would utterly be contemned. + +22:008:008 We have a little sister, and she hath no breasts: what shall + we do for our sister in the day when she shall be spoken for? + +22:008:009 If she be a wall, we will build upon her a palace of silver: + and if she be a door, we will inclose her with boards of + cedar. + +22:008:010 I am a wall, and my breasts like towers: then was I in his + eyes as one that found favour. + +22:008:011 Solomon had a vineyard at Baalhamon; he let out the vineyard + unto keepers; every one for the fruit thereof was to bring a + thousand pieces of silver. + +22:008:012 My vineyard, which is mine, is before me: thou, O Solomon, + must have a thousand, and those that keep the fruit thereof + two hundred. + +22:008:013 Thou that dwellest in the gardens, the companions hearken to + thy voice: cause me to hear it. + +22:008:014 Make haste, my beloved, and be thou like to a roe or to a + young hart upon the mountains of spices. + +Book 23 Isaiah + +23:001:001 The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning + Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and + Hezekiah, kings of Judah. + +23:001:002 Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the LORD hath + spoken, I have nourished and brought up children, and they + have rebelled against me. + +23:001:003 The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but + Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider. + +23:001:004 Ah sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a seed of + evildoers, children that are corrupters: they have forsaken + the LORD, they have provoked the Holy One of Israel unto + anger, they are gone away backward. + +23:001:005 Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and + more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint. + +23:001:006 From the sole of the foot even unto the head there is no + soundness in it; but wounds, and bruises, and putrifying + sores: they have not been closed, neither bound up, neither + mollified with ointment. + +23:001:007 Your country is desolate, your cities are burned with fire: + your land, strangers devour it in your presence, and it is + desolate, as overthrown by strangers. + +23:001:008 And the daughter of Zion is left as a cottage in a vineyard, + as a lodge in a garden of cucumbers, as a besieged city. + +23:001:009 Except the LORD of hosts had left unto us a very small + remnant, we should have been as Sodom, and we should have been + like unto Gomorrah. + +23:001:010 Hear the word of the LORD, ye rulers of Sodom; give ear unto + the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah. + +23:001:011 To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? + saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and + the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of + bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. + +23:001:012 When ye come to appear before me, who hath required this at + your hand, to tread my courts? + +23:001:013 Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto + me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I + cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting. + +23:001:014 Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth: they + are a trouble unto me; I am weary to bear them. + +23:001:015 And 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. + +23:001:016 Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings + from before mine eyes; cease to do evil; + +23:001:017 Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge + the fatherless, plead for the widow. + +23:001:018 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though + your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; + though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. + +23:001:019 If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the + land: + +23:001:020 But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the + sword: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. + +23:001:021 How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of + judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers. + +23:001:022 Thy silver is become dross, thy wine mixed with water: + +23:001:023 Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves: every + one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not + the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto + them. + +23:001:024 Therefore saith the LORD, the LORD of hosts, the mighty One of + Israel, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me + of mine enemies: + +23:001:025 And I will turn my hand upon thee, and purely purge away thy + dross, and take away all thy tin: + +23:001:026 And I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy + counsellors as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be + called, The city of righteousness, the faithful city. + +23:001:027 Zion shall be redeemed with judgment, and her converts with + righteousness. + +23:001:028 And the destruction of the transgressors and of the sinners + shall be together, and they that forsake the LORD shall be + consumed. + +23:001:029 For they shall be ashamed of the oaks which ye have desired, + and ye shall be confounded for the gardens that ye have + chosen. + +23:001:030 For ye shall be as an oak whose leaf fadeth, and as a garden + that hath no water. + +23:001:031 And the strong shall be as tow, and the maker of it as a + spark, and they shall both burn together, and none shall + quench them. + +23:002:001 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and + Jerusalem. + +23:002:002 And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain + of the LORD's house shall be established in the top of the + mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all + nations shall flow unto it. + +23:002:003 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to + the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; + and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his + paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of + the LORD from Jerusalem. + +23:002:004 And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many + people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and + their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword + against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. + +23:002:005 O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the + LORD. + +23:002:006 Therefore thou hast forsaken thy people the house of Jacob, + because they be replenished from the east, and are soothsayers + like the Philistines, and they please themselves in the + children of strangers. + +23:002:007 Their land also is full of silver and gold, neither is there + any end of their treasures; their land is also full of horses, + neither is there any end of their chariots: + +23:002:008 Their land also is full of idols; they worship the work of + their own hands, that which their own fingers have made: + +23:002:009 And the mean man boweth down, and the great man humbleth + himself: therefore forgive them not. + +23:002:010 Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, for fear of + the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty. + +23:002:011 The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness + of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be + exalted in that day. + +23:002:012 For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon every one that + is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and + he shall be brought low: + +23:002:013 And upon all the cedars of Lebanon, that are high and lifted + up, and upon all the oaks of Bashan, + +23:002:014 And upon all the high mountains, and upon all the hills that + are lifted up, + +23:002:015 And upon every high tower, and upon every fenced wall, + +23:002:016 And upon all the ships of Tarshish, and upon all pleasant + pictures. + +23:002:017 And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the + haughtiness of men shall be made low: and the LORD alone shall + be exalted in that day. + +23:002:018 And the idols he shall utterly abolish. + +23:002:019 And they shall go into the holes of the rocks, and into the + caves of the earth, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of + his majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth. + +23:002:020 In that day a man shall cast his idols of silver, and his + idols of gold, which they made each one for himself to + worship, to the moles and to the bats; + +23:002:021 To go into the clefts of the rocks, and into the tops of the + ragged rocks, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his + majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth. + +23:002:022 Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for + wherein is he to be accounted of? + +23:003:001 For, behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, doth take away from + Jerusalem and from Judah the stay and the staff, the whole + stay of bread, and the whole stay of water. + +23:003:002 The mighty man, and the man of war, the judge, and the + prophet, and the prudent, and the ancient, + +23:003:003 The captain of fifty, and the honourable man, and the + counsellor, and the cunning artificer, and the eloquent + orator. + +23:003:004 And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall + rule over them. + +23:003:005 And the people shall be oppressed, every one by another, and + every one by his neighbour: the child shall behave himself + proudly against the ancient, and the base against the + honourable. + +23:003:006 When a man shall take hold of his brother of the house of his + father, saying, Thou hast clothing, be thou our ruler, and let + this ruin be under thy hand: + +23:003:007 In that day shall he swear, saying, I will not be an healer; + for in my house is neither bread nor clothing: make me not a + ruler of the people. + +23:003:008 For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is fallen: because their + tongue and their doings are against the LORD, to provoke the + eyes of his glory. + +23:003:009 The shew of their countenance doth witness against them; and + they declare their sin as Sodom, they hide it not. Woe unto + their soul! for they have rewarded evil unto themselves. + +23:003:010 Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for + they shall eat the fruit of their doings. + +23:003:011 Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward + of his hands shall be given him. + +23:003:012 As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women + rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee + to err, and destroy the way of thy paths. + +23:003:013 The LORD standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the + people. + +23:003:014 The LORD will enter into judgment with the ancients of his + people, and the princes thereof: for ye have eaten up the + vineyard; the spoil of the poor is in your houses. + +23:003:015 What mean ye that ye beat my people to pieces, and grind the + faces of the poor? saith the Lord GOD of hosts. + +23:003:016 Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are + haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, + walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with + their feet: + +23:003:017 Therefore the LORD will smite with a scab the crown of the + head of the daughters of Zion, and the LORD will discover + their secret parts. + +23:003:018 In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their + tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and + their round tires like the moon, + +23:003:019 The chains, and the bracelets, and the mufflers, + +23:003:020 The bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the headbands, + and the tablets, and the earrings, + +23:003:021 The rings, and nose jewels, + +23:003:022 The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, and the + wimples, and the crisping pins, + +23:003:023 The glasses, and the fine linen, and the hoods, and the vails. + +23:003:024 And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet smell there + shall be stink; and instead of a girdle a rent; and instead of + well set hair baldness; and instead of a stomacher a girding + of sackcloth; and burning instead of beauty. + +23:003:025 Thy men shall fall by the sword, and thy mighty in the war. + +23:003:026 And her gates shall lament and mourn; and she being desolate + shall sit upon the ground. + +23:004:001 And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, + saying, We will eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel: + only let us be called by thy name, to take away our reproach. + +23:004:002 In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and + glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and + comely for them that are escaped of Israel. + +23:004:003 And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and + he that remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even + every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem: + +23:004:004 When the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the + daughters of Zion, and shall have purged the blood of + Jerusalem from the midst thereof by the spirit of judgment, + and by the spirit of burning. + +23:004:005 And the LORD will create upon every dwelling place of mount + Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and + the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory + shall be a defence. + +23:004:006 And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the day time + from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and for a covert + from storm and from rain. + +23:005:001 Now will I sing to my wellbeloved a song of my beloved + touching his vineyard. My wellbeloved hath a vineyard in a + very fruitful hill: + +23:005:002 And he fenced it, and gathered out the stones thereof, and + planted it with the choicest vine, and built a tower in the + midst of it, and also made a winepress therein: and he looked + that it should bring forth grapes, and it brought forth wild + grapes. + +23:005:003 And now, O inhabitants of Jerusalem, and men of Judah, judge, + I pray you, betwixt me and my vineyard. + +23:005:004 What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not + done in it? wherefore, when I looked that it should bring + forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes? + +23:005:005 And now go to; I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard: + I will take away the hedge thereof, and it shall be eaten up; + and break down the wall thereof, and it shall be trodden down: + +23:005:006 And I will lay it waste: it shall not be pruned, nor digged; + but there shall come up briers and thorns: I will also command + the clouds that they rain no rain upon it. + +23:005:007 For the vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel, + and the men of Judah his pleasant plant: and he looked for + judgment, but behold oppression; for righteousness, but behold + a cry. + +23:005:008 Woe unto them that join house to house, that lay field to + field, till there be no place, that they may be placed alone + in the midst of the earth! + +23:005:009 In mine ears said the LORD of hosts, Of a truth many houses + shall be desolate, even great and fair, without inhabitant. + +23:005:010 Yea, ten acres of vineyard shall yield one bath, and the seed + of an homer shall yield an ephah. + +23:005:011 Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may + follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine + inflame them! + +23:005:012 And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, + are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of the LORD, + neither consider the operation of his hands. + +23:005:013 Therefore my people are gone into captivity, because they have + no knowledge: and their honourable men are famished, and their + multitude dried up with thirst. + +23:005:014 Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth + without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and + their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it. + +23:005:015 And the mean man shall be brought down, and the mighty man + shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled: + +23:005:016 But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God + that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness. + +23:005:017 Then shall the lambs feed after their manner, and the waste + places of the fat ones shall strangers eat. + +23:005:018 Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin + as it were with a cart rope: + +23:005:019 That say, Let him make speed, and hasten his work, that we may + see it: and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw + nigh and come, that we may know it! + +23:005:020 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put + darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter + for sweet, and sweet for bitter! + +23:005:021 Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in + their own sight! + +23:005:022 Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of + strength to mingle strong drink: + +23:005:023 Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the + righteousness of the righteous from him! + +23:005:024 Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame + consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and + their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away + the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the + Holy One of Israel. + +23:005:025 Therefore is the anger of the LORD kindled against his people, + and he hath stretched forth his hand against them, and hath + smitten them: and the hills did tremble, and their carcases + were torn in the midst of the streets. For all this his anger + is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still. + +23:005:026 And he will lift up an ensign to the nations from far, and + will hiss unto them from the end of the earth: and, behold, + they shall come with speed swiftly: + +23:005:027 None shall be weary nor stumble among them; none shall slumber + nor sleep; neither shall the girdle of their loins be loosed, + nor the latchet of their shoes be broken: + +23:005:028 Whose arrows are sharp, and all their bows bent, their horses' + hoofs shall be counted like flint, and their wheels like a + whirlwind: + +23:005:029 Their roaring shall be like a lion, they shall roar like young + lions: yea, they shall roar, and lay hold of the prey, and + shall carry it away safe, and none shall deliver it. + +23:005:030 And in that day they shall roar against them like the roaring + of the sea: and if one look unto the land, behold darkness and + sorrow, and the light is darkened in the heavens thereof. + +23:006:001 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the LORD sitting + upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the + temple. + +23:006:002 Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with + twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, + and with twain he did fly. + +23:006:003 And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the + LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory. + +23:006:004 And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that + cried, and the house was filled with smoke. + +23:006:005 Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of + unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean + lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts. + +23:006:006 Then flew one of the seraphims unto me, having a live coal in + his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the + altar: + +23:006:007 And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched + thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin + purged. + +23:006:008 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, + and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. + +23:006:009 And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but + understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. + +23:006:010 Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, + and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear + with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, + and be healed. + +23:006:011 Then said I, Lord, how long? And he answered, Until the cities + be wasted without inhabitant, and the houses without man, and + the land be utterly desolate, + +23:006:012 And the LORD have removed men far away, and there be a great + forsaking in the midst of the land. + +23:006:013 But yet in it shall be a tenth, and it shall return, and shall + be eaten: as a teil tree, and as an oak, whose substance is in + them, when they cast their leaves: so the holy seed shall be + the substance thereof. + +23:007:001 And it came to pass in the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, the + son of Uzziah, king of Judah, that Rezin the king of Syria, + and Pekah the son of Remaliah, king of Israel, went up toward + Jerusalem to war against it, but could not prevail against it. + +23:007:002 And it was told the house of David, saying, Syria is + confederate with Ephraim. And his heart was moved, and the + heart of his people, as the trees of the wood are moved with + the wind. + +23:007:003 Then said the LORD unto Isaiah, Go forth now to meet Ahaz, + thou, and Shearjashub thy son, at the end of the conduit of + the upper pool in the highway of the fuller's field; + +23:007:004 And say unto him, Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither + be fainthearted for the two tails of these smoking firebrands, + for the fierce anger of Rezin with Syria, and of the son of + Remaliah. + +23:007:005 Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have taken + evil counsel against thee, saying, + +23:007:006 Let us go up against Judah, and vex it, and let us make a + breach therein for us, and set a king in the midst of it, even + the son of Tabeal: + +23:007:007 Thus saith the Lord GOD, It shall not stand, neither shall it + come to pass. + +23:007:008 For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is + Rezin; and within threescore and five years shall Ephraim be + broken, that it be not a people. + +23:007:009 And the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is + Remaliah's son. If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be + established. + +23:007:010 Moreover the LORD spake again unto Ahaz, saying, + +23:007:011 Ask thee a sign of the LORD thy God; ask it either in the + depth, or in the height above. + +23:007:012 But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD. + +23:007:013 And he said, Hear ye now, O house of David; Is it a small + thing for you to weary men, but will ye weary my God also? + +23:007:014 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a + virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name + Immanuel. + +23:007:015 Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the + evil, and choose the good. + +23:007:016 For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose + the good, the land that thou abhorrest shall be forsaken of + both her kings. + +23:007:017 The LORD shall bring upon thee, and upon thy people, and upon + thy father's house, days that have not come, from the day that + Ephraim departed from Judah; even the king of Assyria. + +23:007:018 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall + hiss for the fly that is in the uttermost part of the rivers + of Egypt, and for the bee that is in the land of Assyria. + +23:007:019 And they shall come, and shall rest all of them in the + desolate valleys, and in the holes of the rocks, and upon all + thorns, and upon all bushes. + +23:007:020 In the same day shall the Lord shave with a razor that is + hired, namely, by them beyond the river, by the king of + Assyria, the head, and the hair of the feet: and it shall also + consume the beard. + +23:007:021 And it shall come to pass in that day, that a man shall + nourish a young cow, and two sheep; + +23:007:022 And it shall come to pass, for the abundance of milk that they + shall give he shall eat butter: for butter and honey shall + every one eat that is left in the land. + +23:007:023 And it shall come to pass in that day, that every place shall + be, where there were a thousand vines at a thousand + silverlings, it shall even be for briers and thorns. + +23:007:024 With arrows and with bows shall men come thither; because all + the land shall become briers and thorns. + +23:007:025 And on all hills that shall be digged with the mattock, there + shall not come thither the fear of briers and thorns: but it + shall be for the sending forth of oxen, and for the treading + of lesser cattle. + +23:008:001 Moreover the LORD said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and + write in it with a man's pen concerning Mahershalalhashbaz. + +23:008:002 And I took unto me faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the + priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah. + +23:008:003 And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a + son. Then said the LORD to me, Call his name + Mahershalalhashbaz. + +23:008:004 For before the child shall have knowledge to cry, My father, + and my mother, the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria + shall be taken away before the king of Assyria. + +23:008:005 The LORD spake also unto me again, saying, + +23:008:006 Forasmuch as this people refuseth the waters of Shiloah that + go softly, and rejoice in Rezin and Remaliah's son; + +23:008:007 Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the + waters of the river, strong and many, even the king of + Assyria, and all his glory: and he shall come up over all his + channels, and go over all his banks: + +23:008:008 And he shall pass through Judah; he shall overflow and go + over, he shall reach even to the neck; and the stretching out + of his wings shall fill the breadth of thy land, O Immanuel. + +23:008:009 Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in + pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird + yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, + and ye shall be broken in pieces. + +23:008:010 Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the + word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us. + +23:008:011 For the LORD spake thus to me with a strong hand, and + instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this + people, saying, + +23:008:012 Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people + shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be + afraid. + +23:008:013 Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, + and let him be your dread. + +23:008:014 And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling + and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a + gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem. + +23:008:015 And many among them shall stumble, and fall, and be broken, + and be snared, and be taken. + +23:008:016 Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples. + +23:008:017 And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the + house of Jacob, and I will look for him. + +23:008:018 Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me are for + signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which + dwelleth in mount Zion. + +23:008:019 And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have + familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: + should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the + dead? + +23:008:020 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according + to this word, it is because there is no light in them. + +23:008:021 And they shall pass through it, hardly bestead and hungry: and + it shall come to pass, that when they shall be hungry, they + shall fret themselves, and curse their king and their God, and + look upward. + +23:008:022 And they shall look unto the earth; and behold trouble and + darkness, dimness of anguish; and they shall be driven to + darkness. + +23:009:001 Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her + vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of + Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more + grievously afflict her by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, + in Galilee of the nations. + +23:009:002 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: + they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them + hath the light shined. + +23:009:003 Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: + they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, and as + men rejoice when they divide the spoil. + +23:009:004 For thou hast broken the yoke of his burden, and the staff of + his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, as in the day of + Midian. + +23:009:005 For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and + garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and + fuel of fire. + +23:009:006 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the + government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be + called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting + Father, The Prince of Peace. + +23:009:007 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no + end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order + it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from + henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will + perform this. + +23:009:008 The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon + Israel. + +23:009:009 And all the people shall know, even Ephraim and the inhabitant + of Samaria, that say in the pride and stoutness of heart, + +23:009:010 The bricks are fallen down, but we will build with hewn + stones: the sycomores are cut down, but we will change them + into cedars. + +23:009:011 Therefore the LORD shall set up the adversaries of Rezin + against him, and join his enemies together; + +23:009:012 The Syrians before, and the Philistines behind; and they shall + devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger is not + turned away, but his hand is stretched out still. + +23:009:013 For the people turneth not unto him that smiteth them, neither + do they seek the LORD of hosts. + +23:009:014 Therefore the LORD will cut off from Israel head and tail, + branch and rush, in one day. + +23:009:015 The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet + that teacheth lies, he is the tail. + +23:009:016 For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they + that are led of them are destroyed. + +23:009:017 Therefore the LORD shall have no joy in their young men, + neither shall have mercy on their fatherless and widows: for + every one is an hypocrite and an evildoer, and every mouth + speaketh folly. For all this his anger is not turned away, but + his hand is stretched out still. + +23:009:018 For wickedness burneth as the fire: it shall devour the briers + and thorns, and shall kindle in the thickets of the forest, + and they shall mount up like the lifting up of smoke. + +23:009:019 Through the wrath of the LORD of hosts is the land darkened, + and the people shall be as the fuel of the fire: no man shall + spare his brother. + +23:009:020 And he shall snatch on the right hand, and be hungry; and he + shall eat on the left hand, and they shall not be satisfied: + they shall eat every man the flesh of his own arm: + +23:009:021 Manasseh, Ephraim; and Ephraim, Manasseh: and they together + shall be against Judah. For all this his anger is not turned + away, but his hand is stretched out still. + +23:010:001 Woe unto them that decree unrighteous decrees, and that write + grievousness which they have prescribed; + +23:010:002 To turn aside the needy from judgment, and to take away the + right from the poor of my people, that widows may be their + prey, and that they may rob the fatherless! + +23:010:003 And what will ye do in the day of visitation, and in the + desolation which shall come from far? to whom will ye flee for + help? and where will ye leave your glory? + +23:010:004 Without me they shall bow down under the prisoners, and they + shall fall under the slain. For all this his anger is not + turned away, but his hand is stretched out still. + +23:010:005 O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand + is mine indignation. + +23:010:006 I will send him against an hypocritical nation, and against + the people of my wrath will I give him a charge, to take the + spoil, and to take the prey, and to tread them down like the + mire of the streets. + +23:010:007 Howbeit he meaneth not so, neither doth his heart think so; + but it is in his heart to destroy and cut off nations not a + few. + +23:010:008 For he saith, Are not my princes altogether kings? + +23:010:009 Is not Calno as Carchemish? is not Hamath as Arpad? is not + Samaria as Damascus? + +23:010:010 As my hand hath found the kingdoms of the idols, and whose + graven images did excel them of Jerusalem and of Samaria; + +23:010:011 Shall I not, as I have done unto Samaria and her idols, so do + to Jerusalem and her idols? + +23:010:012 Wherefore it shall come to pass, that when the Lord hath + performed his whole work upon mount Zion and on Jerusalem, I + will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of + Assyria, and the glory of his high looks. + +23:010:013 For he saith, By the strength of my hand I have done it, and + by my wisdom; for I am prudent: and I have removed the bounds + of the people, and have robbed their treasures, and I have put + down the inhabitants like a valiant man: + +23:010:014 And my hand hath found as a nest the riches of the people: and + as one gathereth eggs that are left, have I gathered all the + earth; and there was none that moved the wing, or opened the + mouth, or peeped. + +23:010:015 Shall the axe boast itself against him that heweth therewith? + or shall the saw magnify itself against him that shaketh it? + as if the rod should shake itself against them that lift it + up, or as if the staff should lift up itself, as if it were no + wood. + +23:010:016 Therefore shall the Lord, the Lord of hosts, send among his + fat ones leanness; and under his glory he shall kindle a + burning like the burning of a fire. + +23:010:017 And the light of Israel shall be for a fire, and his Holy One + for a flame: and it shall burn and devour his thorns and his + briers in one day; + +23:010:018 And shall consume the glory of his forest, and of his fruitful + field, both soul and body: and they shall be as when a + standard-bearer fainteth. + +23:010:019 And the rest of the trees of his forest shall be few, that a + child may write them. + +23:010:020 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of + Israel, and such as are escaped of the house of Jacob, shall + no more again stay upon him that smote them; but shall stay + upon the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in truth. + +23:010:021 The remnant shall return, even the remnant of Jacob, unto the + mighty God. + +23:010:022 For though thy people Israel be as the sand of the sea, yet a + remnant of them shall return: the consumption decreed shall + overflow with righteousness. + +23:010:023 For the Lord GOD of hosts shall make a consumption, even + determined, in the midst of all the land. + +23:010:024 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD of hosts, O my people that + dwellest in Zion, be not afraid of the Assyrian: he shall + smite thee with a rod, and shall lift up his staff against + thee, after the manner of Egypt. + +23:010:025 For yet a very little while, and the indignation shall cease, + and mine anger in their destruction. + +23:010:026 And the LORD of hosts shall stir up a scourge for him + according to the slaughter of Midian at the rock of Oreb: and + as his rod was upon the sea, so shall he lift it up after the + manner of Egypt. + +23:010:027 And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall + be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy + neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the + anointing. + +23:010:028 He is come to Aiath, he is passed to Migron; at Michmash he + hath laid up his carriages: + +23:010:029 They are gone over the passage: they have taken up their + lodging at Geba; Ramah is afraid; Gibeah of Saul is fled. + +23:010:030 Lift up thy voice, O daughter of Gallim: cause it to be heard + unto Laish, O poor Anathoth. + +23:010:031 Madmenah is removed; the inhabitants of Gebim gather + themselves to flee. + +23:010:032 As yet shall he remain at Nob that day: he shall shake his + hand against the mount of the daughter of Zion, the hill of + Jerusalem. + +23:010:033 Behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, shall lop the bough with + terror: and the high ones of stature shall be hewn down, and + the haughty shall be humbled. + +23:010:034 And he shall cut down the thickets of the forest with iron, + and Lebanon shall fall by a mighty one. + +23:011:001 And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and + a Branch shall grow out of his roots: + +23:011:002 And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of + wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the + spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; + +23:011:003 And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the + LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, + neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: + +23:011:004 But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove + with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the + earth: with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his + lips shall he slay the wicked. + +23:011:005 And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and + faithfulness the girdle of his reins. + +23:011:006 The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall + lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the + fatling together; and a little child shall lead them. + +23:011:007 And the cow and the bear shall feed; their young ones shall + lie down together: and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. + +23:011:008 And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and + the weaned child shall put his hand on the cockatrice' den. + +23:011:009 They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for + the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the + waters cover the sea. + +23:011:010 And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall + stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles + seek: and his rest shall be glorious. + +23:011:011 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall set + his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his + people, which shall be left, from Assyria, and from Egypt, and + from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, + and from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. + +23:011:012 And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall + assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the + dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth. + +23:011:013 The envy also of Ephraim shall depart, and the adversaries of + Judah shall be cut off: Ephraim shall not envy Judah, and + Judah shall not vex Ephraim. + +23:011:014 But they shall fly upon the shoulders of the Philistines + toward the west; they shall spoil them of the east together: + they shall lay their hand upon Edom and Moab; and the children + of Ammon shall obey them. + +23:011:015 And the LORD shall utterly destroy the tongue of the Egyptian + sea; and with his mighty wind shall he shake his hand over the + river, and shall smite it in the seven streams, and make men + go over dryshod. + +23:011:016 And there shall be an highway for the remnant of his people, + which shall be left, from Assyria; like as it was to Israel in + the day that he came up out of the land of Egypt. + +23:012:001 And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: + though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, + and thou comfortedst me. + +23:012:002 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: + for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is + become my salvation. + +23:012:003 Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of + salvation. + +23:012:004 And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon his + name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that + his name is exalted. + +23:012:005 Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is + known in all the earth. + +23:012:006 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the + Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee. + +23:013:001 The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see. + +23:013:002 Lift ye up a banner upon the high mountain, exalt the voice + unto them, shake the hand, that they may go into the gates of + the nobles. + +23:013:003 I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my + mighty ones for mine anger, even them that rejoice in my + highness. + +23:013:004 The noise of a multitude in the mountains, like as of a great + people; a tumultuous noise of the kingdoms of nations gathered + together: the LORD of hosts mustereth the host of the battle. + +23:013:005 They come from a far country, from the end of heaven, even the + LORD, and the weapons of his indignation, to destroy the whole + land. + +23:013:006 Howl ye; for the day of the LORD is at hand; it shall come as + a destruction from the Almighty. + +23:013:007 Therefore shall all hands be faint, and every man's heart + shall melt: + +23:013:008 And they shall be afraid: pangs and sorrows shall take hold of + them; they shall be in pain as a woman that travaileth: they + shall be amazed one at another; their faces shall be as + flames. + +23:013:009 Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, cruel both with wrath and + fierce anger, to lay the land desolate: and he shall destroy + the sinners thereof out of it. + +23:013:010 For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall + not give their light: the sun shall be darkened in his going + forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine. + +23:013:011 And I will punish the world for their evil, and the wicked for + their iniquity; and I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to + cease, and will lay low the haughtiness of the terrible. + +23:013:012 I will make a man more precious than fine gold; even a man + than the golden wedge of Ophir. + +23:013:013 Therefore I will shake the heavens, and the earth shall remove + out of her place, in the wrath of the LORD of hosts, and in + the day of his fierce anger. + +23:013:014 And it shall be as the chased roe, and as a sheep that no man + taketh up: they shall every man turn to his own people, and + flee every one into his own land. + +23:013:015 Every one that is found shall be thrust through; and every one + that is joined unto them shall fall by the sword. + +23:013:016 Their children also shall be dashed to pieces before their + eyes; their houses shall be spoiled, and their wives ravished. + +23:013:017 Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, which shall not + regard silver; and as for gold, they shall not delight in it. + +23:013:018 Their bows also shall dash the young men to pieces; and they + shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb; their eyes shall + not spare children. + +23:013:019 And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the + Chaldees' excellency, shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and + Gomorrah. + +23:013:020 It shall never be inhabited, neither shall it be dwelt in from + generation to generation: neither shall the Arabian pitch tent + there; neither shall the shepherds make their fold there. + +23:013:021 But wild beasts of the desert shall lie there; and their + houses shall be full of doleful creatures; and owls shall + dwell there, and satyrs shall dance there. + +23:013:022 And the wild beasts of the islands shall cry in their desolate + houses, and dragons in their pleasant palaces: and her time is + near to come, and her days shall not be prolonged. + +23:014:001 For the LORD will have mercy on Jacob, and will yet choose + Israel, and set them in their own land: and the strangers + shall be joined with them, and they shall cleave to the house + of Jacob. + +23:014:002 And the people shall take them, and bring them to their place: + and the house of Israel shall possess them in the land of the + LORD for servants and handmaids: and they shall take them + captives, whose captives they were; and they shall rule over + their oppressors. + +23:014:003 And it shall come to pass in the day that the LORD shall give + thee rest from thy sorrow, and from thy fear, and from the + hard bondage wherein thou wast made to serve, + +23:014:004 That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of + Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden + city ceased! + +23:014:005 The LORD hath broken the staff of the wicked, and the sceptre + of the rulers. + +23:014:006 He who smote the people in wrath with a continual stroke, he + that ruled the nations in anger, is persecuted, and none + hindereth. + +23:014:007 The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet: they break forth + into singing. + +23:014:008 Yea, the fir trees rejoice at thee, and the cedars of Lebanon, + saying, Since thou art laid down, no feller is come up against + us. + +23:014:009 Hell from beneath is moved for thee to meet thee at thy + coming: it stirreth up the dead for thee, even all the chief + ones of the earth; it hath raised up from their thrones all + the kings of the nations. + +23:014:010 All they shall speak and say unto thee, Art thou also become + weak as we? art thou become like unto us? + +23:014:011 Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, and the noise of thy + viols: the worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover + thee. + +23:014:012 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the + morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst + weaken the nations! + +23:014:013 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, + I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also + upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: + +23:014:014 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like + the most High. + +23:014:015 Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the + pit. + +23:014:016 They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider + thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, + that did shake kingdoms; + +23:014:017 That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities + thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners? + +23:014:018 All the kings of the nations, even all of them, lie in glory, + every one in his own house. + +23:014:019 But thou art cast out of thy grave like an abominable branch, + and as the raiment of those that are slain, thrust through + with a sword, that go down to the stones of the pit; as a + carcase trodden under feet. + +23:014:020 Thou shalt not be joined with them in burial, because thou + hast destroyed thy land, and slain thy people: the seed of + evildoers shall never be renowned. + +23:014:021 Prepare slaughter for his children for the iniquity of their + fathers; that they do not rise, nor possess the land, nor fill + the face of the world with cities. + +23:014:022 For I will rise up against them, saith the LORD of hosts, and + cut off from Babylon the name, and remnant, and son, and + nephew, saith the LORD. + +23:014:023 I will also make it a possession for the bittern, and pools of + water: and I will sweep it with the besom of destruction, + saith the LORD of hosts. + +23:014:024 The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have + thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so + shall it stand: + +23:014:025 That I will break the Assyrian in my land, and upon my + mountains tread him under foot: then shall his yoke depart + from off them, and his burden depart from off their shoulders. + +23:014:026 This is the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth: and + this is the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations. + +23:014:027 For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul + it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back? + +23:014:028 In the year that king Ahaz died was this burden. + +23:014:029 Rejoice not thou, whole Palestina, because the rod of him that + smote thee is broken: for out of the serpent's root shall come + forth a cockatrice, and his fruit shall be a fiery flying + serpent. + +23:014:030 And the firstborn of the poor shall feed, and the needy shall + lie down in safety: and I will kill thy root with famine, and + he shall slay thy remnant. + +23:014:031 Howl, O gate; cry, O city; thou, whole Palestina, art + dissolved: for there shall come from the north a smoke, and + none shall be alone in his appointed times. + +23:014:032 What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation? That + the LORD hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall + trust in it. + +23:015:001 The burden of Moab. Because in the night Ar of Moab is laid + waste, and brought to silence; because in the night Kir of + Moab is laid waste, and brought to silence; + +23:015:002 He is gone up to Bajith, and to Dibon, the high places, to + weep: Moab shall howl over Nebo, and over Medeba: on all their + heads shall be baldness, and every beard cut off. + +23:015:003 In their streets they shall gird themselves with sackcloth: on + the tops of their houses, and in their streets, every one + shall howl, weeping abundantly. + +23:015:004 And Heshbon shall cry, and Elealeh: their voice shall be heard + even unto Jahaz: therefore the armed soldiers of Moab shall + cry out; his life shall be grievous unto him. + +23:015:005 My heart shall cry out for Moab; his fugitives shall flee unto + Zoar, an heifer of three years old: for by the mounting up of + Luhith with weeping shall they go it up; for in the way of + Horonaim they shall raise up a cry of destruction. + +23:015:006 For the waters of Nimrim shall be desolate: for the hay is + withered away, the grass faileth, there is no green thing. + +23:015:007 Therefore the abundance they have gotten, and that which they + have laid up, shall they carry away to the brook of the + willows. + +23:015:008 For the cry is gone round about the borders of Moab; the + howling thereof unto Eglaim, and the howling thereof unto + Beerelim. + +23:015:009 For the waters of Dimon shall be full of blood: for I will + bring more upon Dimon, lions upon him that escapeth of Moab, + and upon the remnant of the land. + +23:016:001 Send ye the lamb to the ruler of the land from Sela to the + wilderness, unto the mount of the daughter of Zion. + +23:016:002 For it shall be, that, as a wandering bird cast out of the + nest, so the daughters of Moab shall be at the fords of Arnon. + +23:016:003 Take counsel, execute judgment; make thy shadow as the night + in the midst of the noonday; hide the outcasts; bewray not him + that wandereth. + +23:016:004 Let mine outcasts dwell with thee, Moab; be thou a covert to + them from the face of the spoiler: for the extortioner is at + an end, the spoiler ceaseth, the oppressors are consumed out + of the land. + +23:016:005 And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit + upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and + seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness. + +23:016:006 We have heard of the pride of Moab; he is very proud: even of + his haughtiness, and his pride, and his wrath: but his lies + shall not be so. + +23:016:007 Therefore shall Moab howl for Moab, every one shall howl: for + the foundations of Kirhareseth shall ye mourn; surely they are + stricken. + +23:016:008 For the fields of Heshbon languish, and the vine of Sibmah: + the lords of the heathen have broken down the principal plants + thereof, they are come even unto Jazer, they wandered through + the wilderness: her branches are stretched out, they are gone + over the sea. + +23:016:009 Therefore I will bewail with the weeping of Jazer the vine of + Sibmah: I will water thee with my tears, O Heshbon, and + Elealeh: for the shouting for thy summer fruits and for thy + harvest is fallen. + +23:016:010 And gladness is taken away, and joy out of the plentiful + field; and in the vineyards there shall be no singing, neither + shall there be shouting: the treaders shall tread out no wine + in their presses; I have made their vintage shouting to cease. + +23:016:011 Wherefore my bowels shall sound like an harp for Moab, and + mine inward parts for Kirharesh. + +23:016:012 And it shall come to pass, when it is seen that Moab is weary + on the high place, that he shall come to his sanctuary to + pray; but he shall not prevail. + +23:016:013 This is the word that the LORD hath spoken concerning Moab + since that time. + +23:016:014 But now the LORD hath spoken, saying, Within three years, as + the years of an hireling, and the glory of Moab shall be + contemned, with all that great multitude; and the remnant + shall be very small and feeble. + +23:017:001 The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from + being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap. + +23:017:002 The cities of Aroer are forsaken: they shall be for flocks, + which shall lie down, and none shall make them afraid. + +23:017:003 The fortress also shall cease from Ephraim, and the kingdom + from Damascus, and the remnant of Syria: they shall be as the + glory of the children of Israel, saith the LORD of hosts. + +23:017:004 And in that day it shall come to pass, that the glory of Jacob + shall be made thin, and the fatness of his flesh shall wax + lean. + +23:017:005 And it shall be as when the harvestman gathereth the corn, and + reapeth the ears with his arm; and it shall be as he that + gathereth ears in the valley of Rephaim. + +23:017:006 Yet gleaning grapes shall be left in it, as the shaking of an + olive tree, two or three berries in the top of the uppermost + bough, four or five in the outmost fruitful branches thereof, + saith the LORD God of Israel. + +23:017:007 At that day shall a man look to his Maker, and his eyes shall + have respect to the Holy One of Israel. + +23:017:008 And he shall not look to the altars, the work of his hands, + neither shall respect that which his fingers have made, either + the groves, or the images. + +23:017:009 In that day shall his strong cities be as a forsaken bough, + and an uppermost branch, which they left because of the + children of Israel: and there shall be desolation. + +23:017:010 Because thou hast forgotten the God of thy salvation, and hast + not been mindful of the rock of thy strength, therefore shalt + thou plant pleasant plants, and shalt set it with strange + slips: + +23:017:011 In the day shalt thou make thy plant to grow, and in the + morning shalt thou make thy seed to flourish: but the harvest + shall be a heap in the day of grief and of desperate sorrow. + +23:017:012 Woe to the multitude of many people, which make a noise like + the noise of the seas; and to the rushing of nations, that + make a rushing like the rushing of mighty waters! + +23:017:013 The nations shall rush like the rushing of many waters: but + God shall rebuke them, and they shall flee far off, and shall + be chased as the chaff of the mountains before the wind, and + like a rolling thing before the whirlwind. + +23:017:014 And behold at eveningtide trouble; and before the morning he + is not. This is the portion of them that spoil us, and the lot + of them that rob us. + +23:018:001 Woe to the land shadowing with wings, which is beyond the + rivers of Ethiopia: + +23:018:002 That sendeth ambassadors by the sea, even in vessels of + bulrushes upon the waters, saying, Go, ye swift messengers, to + a nation scattered and peeled, to a people terrible from their + beginning hitherto; a nation meted out and trodden down, whose + land the rivers have spoiled! + +23:018:003 All ye inhabitants of the world, and dwellers on the earth, + see ye, when he lifteth up an ensign on the mountains; and + when he bloweth a trumpet, hear ye. + +23:018:004 For so the LORD said unto me, I will take my rest, and I will + consider in my dwelling place like a clear heat upon herbs, + and like a cloud of dew in the heat of harvest. + +23:018:005 For afore the harvest, when the bud is perfect, and the sour + grape is ripening in the flower, he shall both cut off the + sprigs with pruning hooks, and take away and cut down the + branches. + +23:018:006 They shall be left together unto the fowls of the mountains, + and to the beasts of the earth: and the fowls shall summer + upon them, and all the beasts of the earth shall winter upon + them. + +23:018:007 In that time shall the present be brought unto the LORD of + hosts of a people scattered and peeled, and from a people + terrible from their beginning hitherto; a nation meted out and + trodden under foot, whose land the rivers have spoiled, to the + place of the name of the LORD of hosts, the mount Zion. + +23:019:001 The burden of Egypt. Behold, the LORD rideth upon a swift + cloud, and shall come into Egypt: and the idols of Egypt shall + be moved at his presence, and the heart of Egypt shall melt in + the midst of it. + +23:019:002 And I will set the Egyptians against the Egyptians: and they + shall fight every one against his brother, and every one + against his neighbour; city against city, and kingdom against + kingdom. + +23:019:003 And the spirit of Egypt shall fail in the midst thereof; and I + will destroy the counsel thereof: and they shall seek to the + idols, and to the charmers, and to them that have familiar + spirits, and to the wizards. + +23:019:004 And the Egyptians will I give over into the hand of a cruel + lord; and a fierce king shall rule over them, saith the Lord, + the LORD of hosts. + +23:019:005 And the waters shall fail from the sea, and the river shall be + wasted and dried up. + +23:019:006 And they shall turn the rivers far away; and the brooks of + defence shall be emptied and dried up: the reeds and flags + shall wither. + +23:019:007 The paper reeds by the brooks, by the mouth of the brooks, and + every thing sown by the brooks, shall wither, be driven away, + and be no more. + +23:019:008 The fishers also shall mourn, and all they that cast angle + into the brooks shall lament, and they that spread nets upon + the waters shall languish. + +23:019:009 Moreover they that work in fine flax, and they that weave + networks, shall be confounded. + +23:019:010 And they shall be broken in the purposes thereof, all that + make sluices and ponds for fish. + +23:019:011 Surely the princes of Zoan are fools, the counsel of the wise + counsellors of Pharaoh is become brutish: how say ye unto + Pharaoh, I am the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings? + +23:019:012 Where are they? where are thy wise men? and let them tell thee + now, and let them know what the LORD of hosts hath purposed + upon Egypt. + +23:019:013 The princes of Zoan are become fools, the princes of Noph are + deceived; they have also seduced Egypt, even they that are the + stay of the tribes thereof. + +23:019:014 The LORD hath mingled a perverse spirit in the midst thereof: + and they have caused Egypt to err in every work thereof, as a + drunken man staggereth in his vomit. + +23:019:015 Neither shall there be any work for Egypt, which the head or + tail, branch or rush, may do. + +23:019:016 In that day shall Egypt be like unto women: and it shall be + afraid and fear because of the shaking of the hand of the LORD + of hosts, which he shaketh over it. + +23:019:017 And the land of Judah shall be a terror unto Egypt, every one + that maketh mention thereof shall be afraid in himself, + because of the counsel of the LORD of hosts, which he hath + determined against it. + +23:019:018 In that day shall five cities in the land of Egypt speak the + language of Canaan, and swear to the LORD of hosts; one shall + be called, The city of destruction. + +23:019:019 In that day shall there be an altar to the LORD in the midst + of the land of Egypt, and a pillar at the border thereof to + the LORD. + +23:019:020 And it shall be for a sign and for a witness unto the LORD of + hosts in the land of Egypt: for they shall cry unto the LORD + because of the oppressors, and he shall send them a saviour, + and a great one, and he shall deliver them. + +23:019:021 And the LORD shall be known to Egypt, and the Egyptians shall + know the LORD in that day, and shall do sacrifice and + oblation; yea, they shall vow a vow unto the LORD, and perform + it. + +23:019:022 And the LORD shall smite Egypt: he shall smite and heal it: + and they shall return even to the LORD, and he shall be + intreated of them, and shall heal them. + +23:019:023 In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria, + and the Assyrian shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into + Assyria, and the Egyptians shall serve with the Assyrians. + +23:019:024 In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with + Assyria, even a blessing in the midst of the land: + +23:019:025 Whom the LORD of hosts shall bless, saying, Blessed be Egypt + my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel mine + inheritance. + +23:020:001 In the year that Tartan came unto Ashdod, (when Sargon the + king of Assyria sent him,) and fought against Ashdod, and took + it; + +23:020:002 At the same time spake the LORD by Isaiah the son of Amoz, + saying, Go and loose the sackcloth from off thy loins, and put + off thy shoe from thy foot. And he did so, walking naked and + barefoot. + +23:020:003 And the LORD said, Like as my servant Isaiah hath walked naked + and barefoot three years for a sign and wonder upon Egypt and + upon Ethiopia; + +23:020:004 So shall the king of Assyria lead away the Egyptians + prisoners, and the Ethiopians captives, young and old, naked + and barefoot, even with their buttocks uncovered, to the shame + of Egypt. + +23:020:005 And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their + expectation, and of Egypt their glory. + +23:020:006 And the inhabitant of this isle shall say in that day, Behold, + such is our expectation, whither we flee for help to be + delivered from the king of Assyria: and how shall we escape? + +23:021:001 The burden of the desert of the sea. As whirlwinds in the + south pass through; so it cometh from the desert, from a + terrible land. + +23:021:002 A grievous vision is declared unto me; the treacherous dealer + dealeth treacherously, and the spoiler spoileth. Go up, O + Elam: besiege, O Media; all the sighing thereof have I made to + cease. + +23:021:003 Therefore are my loins filled with pain: pangs have taken hold + upon me, as the pangs of a woman that travaileth: I was bowed + down at the hearing of it; I was dismayed at the seeing of it. + +23:021:004 My heart panted, fearfulness affrighted me: the night of my + pleasure hath he turned into fear unto me. + +23:021:005 Prepare the table, watch in the watchtower, eat, drink: arise, + ye princes, and anoint the shield. + +23:021:006 For thus hath the LORD said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let + him declare what he seeth. + +23:021:007 And he saw a chariot with a couple of horsemen, a chariot of + asses, and a chariot of camels; and he hearkened diligently + with much heed: + +23:021:008 And he cried, A lion: My lord, I stand continually upon the + watchtower in the daytime, and I am set in my ward whole + nights: + +23:021:009 And, behold, here cometh a chariot of men, with a couple of + horsemen. And he answered and said, Babylon is fallen, is + fallen; and all the graven images of her gods he hath broken + unto the ground. + +23:021:010 O my threshing, and the corn of my floor: that which I have + heard of the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, have I declared + unto you. + +23:021:011 The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, + what of the night? Watchman, what of the night? + +23:021:012 The watchman said, The morning cometh, and also the night: if + ye will enquire, enquire ye: return, come. + +23:021:013 The burden upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye + lodge, O ye travelling companies of Dedanim. + +23:021:014 The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought water to him that + was thirsty, they prevented with their bread him that fled. + +23:021:015 For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, and from + the bent bow, and from the grievousness of war. + +23:021:016 For thus hath the LORD said unto me, Within a year, according + to the years of an hireling, and all the glory of Kedar shall + fail: + +23:021:017 And the residue of the number of archers, the mighty men of + the children of Kedar, shall be diminished: for the LORD God + of Israel hath spoken it. + +23:022:001 The burden of the valley of vision. What aileth thee now, that + thou art wholly gone up to the housetops? + +23:022:002 Thou that art full of stirs, a tumultuous city, joyous city: + thy slain men are not slain with the sword, nor dead in + battle. + +23:022:003 All thy rulers are fled together, they are bound by the + archers: all that are found in thee are bound together, which + have fled from far. + +23:022:004 Therefore said I, Look away from me; I will weep bitterly, + labour not to comfort me, because of the spoiling of the + daughter of my people. + +23:022:005 For it is a day of trouble, and of treading down, and of + perplexity by the Lord GOD of hosts in the valley of vision, + breaking down the walls, and of crying to the mountains. + +23:022:006 And Elam bare the quiver with chariots of men and horsemen, + and Kir uncovered the shield. + +23:022:007 And it shall come to pass, that thy choicest valleys shall be + full of chariots, and the horsemen shall set themselves in + array at the gate. + +23:022:008 And he discovered the covering of Judah, and thou didst look + in that day to the armour of the house of the forest. + +23:022:009 Ye have seen also the breaches of the city of David, that they + are many: and ye gathered together the waters of the lower + pool. + +23:022:010 And ye have numbered the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses + have ye broken down to fortify the wall. + +23:022:011 Ye made also a ditch between the two walls for the water of + the old pool: but ye have not looked unto the maker thereof, + neither had respect unto him that fashioned it long ago. + +23:022:012 And in that day did the Lord GOD of hosts call to weeping, and + to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth: + +23:022:013 And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, + eating flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for to + morrow we shall die. + +23:022:014 And it was revealed in mine ears by the LORD of hosts, Surely + this iniquity shall not be purged from you till ye die, saith + the Lord GOD of hosts. + +23:022:015 Thus saith the Lord GOD of hosts, Go, get thee unto this + treasurer, even unto Shebna, which is over the house, and say, + +23:022:016 What hast thou here? and whom hast thou here, that thou hast + hewed thee out a sepulchre here, as he that heweth him out a + sepulchre on high, and that graveth an habitation for himself + in a rock? + +23:022:017 Behold, the LORD will carry thee away with a mighty captivity, + and will surely cover thee. + +23:022:018 He will surely violently turn and toss thee like a ball into a + large country: there shalt thou die, and there the chariots of + thy glory shall be the shame of thy lord's house. + +23:022:019 And I will drive thee from thy station, and from thy state + shall he pull thee down. + +23:022:020 And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my + servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah: + +23:022:021 And I will clothe him with thy robe, and strengthen him with + thy girdle, and I will commit thy government into his hand: + and he shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and + to the house of Judah. + +23:022:022 And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his + shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall + shut, and none shall open. + +23:022:023 And I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place; and he shall + be for a glorious throne to his father's house. + +23:022:024 And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father's + house, the offspring and the issue, all vessels of small + quantity, from the vessels of cups, even to all the vessels of + flagons. + +23:022:025 In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, shall the nail that is + fastened in the sure place be removed, and be cut down, and + fall; and the burden that was upon it shall be cut off: for + the LORD hath spoken it. + +23:023:001 The burden of Tyre. Howl, ye ships of Tarshish; for it is laid + waste, so that there is no house, no entering in: from the + land of Chittim it is revealed to them. + +23:023:002 Be still, ye inhabitants of the isle; thou whom the merchants + of Zidon, that pass over the sea, have replenished. + +23:023:003 And by great waters the seed of Sihor, the harvest of the + river, is her revenue; and she is a mart of nations. + +23:023:004 Be thou ashamed, O Zidon: for the sea hath spoken, even the + strength of the sea, saying, I travail not, nor bring forth + children, neither do I nourish up young men, nor bring up + virgins. + +23:023:005 As at the report concerning Egypt, so shall they be sorely + pained at the report of Tyre. + +23:023:006 Pass ye over to Tarshish; howl, ye inhabitants of the isle. + +23:023:007 Is this your joyous city, whose antiquity is of ancient days? + her own feet shall carry her afar off to sojourn. + +23:023:008 Who hath taken this counsel against Tyre, the crowning city, + whose merchants are princes, whose traffickers are the + honourable of the earth? + +23:023:009 The LORD of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all + glory, and to bring into contempt all the honourable of the + earth. + +23:023:010 Pass through thy land as a river, O daughter of Tarshish: + there is no more strength. + +23:023:011 He stretched out his hand over the sea, he shook the kingdoms: + the LORD hath given a commandment against the merchant city, + to destroy the strong holds thereof. + +23:023:012 And he said, Thou shalt no more rejoice, O thou oppressed + virgin, daughter of Zidon: arise, pass over to Chittim; there + also shalt thou have no rest. + +23:023:013 Behold the land of the Chaldeans; this people was not, till + the Assyrian founded it for them that dwell in the wilderness: + they set up the towers thereof, they raised up the palaces + thereof; and he brought it to ruin. + +23:023:014 Howl, ye ships of Tarshish: for your strength is laid waste. + +23:023:015 And it shall come to pass in that day, that Tyre shall be + forgotten seventy years, according to the days of one king: + after the end of seventy years shall Tyre sing as an harlot. + +23:023:016 Take an harp, go about the city, thou harlot that hast been + forgotten; make sweet melody, sing many songs, that thou + mayest be remembered. + +23:023:017 And it shall come to pass after the end of seventy years, that + the LORD will visit Tyre, and she shall turn to her hire, and + shall commit fornication with all the kingdoms of the world + upon the face of the earth. + +23:023:018 And her merchandise and her hire shall be holiness to the + LORD: it shall not be treasured nor laid up; for her + merchandise shall be for them that dwell before the LORD, to + eat sufficiently, and for durable clothing. + +23:024:001 Behold, the LORD maketh the earth empty, and maketh it waste, + and turneth it upside down, and scattereth abroad the + inhabitants thereof. + +23:024:002 And it shall be, as with the people, so with the priest; as + with the servant, so with his master; as with the maid, so + with her mistress; as with the buyer, so with the seller; as + with the lender, so with the borrower; as with the taker of + usury, so with the giver of usury to him. + +23:024:003 The land shall be utterly emptied, and utterly spoiled: for + the LORD hath spoken this word. + +23:024:004 The earth mourneth and fadeth away, the world languisheth and + fadeth away, the haughty people of the earth do languish. + +23:024:005 The earth also is defiled under the inhabitants thereof; + because they have transgressed the laws, changed the + ordinance, broken the everlasting covenant. + +23:024:006 Therefore hath the curse devoured the earth, and they that + dwell therein are desolate: therefore the inhabitants of the + earth are burned, and few men left. + +23:024:007 The new wine mourneth, the vine languisheth, all the + merryhearted do sigh. + +23:024:008 The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice + endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth. + +23:024:009 They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be + bitter to them that drink it. + +23:024:010 The city of confusion is broken down: every house is shut up, + that no man may come in. + +23:024:011 There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is + darkened, the mirth of the land is gone. + +23:024:012 In the city is left desolation, and the gate is smitten with + destruction. + +23:024:013 When thus it shall be in the midst of the land among the + people, there shall be as the shaking of an olive tree, and as + the gleaning grapes when the vintage is done. + +23:024:014 They shall lift up their voice, they shall sing for the + majesty of the LORD, they shall cry aloud from the sea. + +23:024:015 Wherefore glorify ye the LORD in the fires, even the name of + the LORD God of Israel in the isles of the sea. + +23:024:016 From the uttermost part of the earth have we heard songs, even + glory to the righteous. But I said, My leanness, my leanness, + woe unto me! the treacherous dealers have dealt treacherously; + yea, the treacherous dealers have dealt very treacherously. + +23:024:017 Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are upon thee, O inhabitant + of the earth. + +23:024:018 And it shall come to pass, that he who fleeth from the noise + of the fear shall fall into the pit; and he that cometh up out + of the midst of the pit shall be taken in the snare: for the + windows from on high are open, and the foundations of the + earth do shake. + +23:024:019 The earth is utterly broken down, the earth is clean + dissolved, the earth is moved exceedingly. + +23:024:020 The earth shall reel to and fro like a drunkard, and shall be + removed like a cottage; and the transgression thereof shall be + heavy upon it; and it shall fall, and not rise again. + +23:024:021 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall + punish the host of the high ones that are on high, and the + kings of the earth upon the earth. + +23:024:022 And they shall be gathered together, as prisoners are gathered + in the pit, and shall be shut up in the prison, and after many + days shall they be visited. + +23:024:023 Then the moon shall be confounded, and the sun ashamed, when + the LORD of hosts shall reign in mount Zion, and in Jerusalem, + and before his ancients gloriously. + +23:025:001 O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy + name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old + are faithfulness and truth. + +23:025:002 For thou hast made of a city an heap; of a defenced city a + ruin: a palace of strangers to be no city; it shall never be + built. + +23:025:003 Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee, the city of + the terrible nations shall fear thee. + +23:025:004 For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the + needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from + the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm + against the wall. + +23:025:005 Thou shalt bring down the noise of strangers, as the heat in a + dry place; even the heat with the shadow of a cloud: the + branch of the terrible ones shall be brought low. + +23:025:006 And in this mountain shall the LORD of hosts make unto all + people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of + fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined. + +23:025:007 And he will destroy in this mountain the face of the covering + cast over all people, and the vail that is spread over all + nations. + +23:025:008 He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will + wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his + people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD + hath spoken it. + +23:025:009 And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have + waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have + waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation. + +23:025:010 For in this mountain shall the hand of the LORD rest, and Moab + shall be trodden down under him, even as straw is trodden down + for the dunghill. + +23:025:011 And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them, as + he that swimmeth spreadeth forth his hands to swim: and he + shall bring down their pride together with the spoils of their + hands. + +23:025:012 And the fortress of the high fort of thy walls shall he bring + down, lay low, and bring to the ground, even to the dust. + +23:026:001 In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We + have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and + bulwarks. + +23:026:002 Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the + truth may enter in. + +23:026:003 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on + thee: because he trusteth in thee. + +23:026:004 Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is + everlasting strength: + +23:026:005 For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, + he layeth it low; he layeth it low, even to the ground; he + bringeth it even to the dust. + +23:026:006 The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and + the steps of the needy. + +23:026:007 The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost + weigh the path of the just. + +23:026:008 Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for + thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the + remembrance of thee. + +23:026:009 With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my + spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy + judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will + learn righteousness. + +23:026:010 Let favour be shewed to the wicked, yet will he not learn + righteousness: in the land of uprightness will he deal + unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of the LORD. + +23:026:011 LORD, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they + shall see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, + the fire of thine enemies shall devour them. + +23:026:012 LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast + wrought all our works in us. + +23:026:013 O LORD our God, other lords beside thee have had dominion over + us: but by thee only will we make mention of thy name. + +23:026:014 They are dead, they shall not live; they are deceased, they + shall not rise: therefore hast thou visited and destroyed + them, and made all their memory to perish. + +23:026:015 Thou hast increased the nation, O LORD, thou hast increased + the nation: thou art glorified: thou hadst removed it far unto + all the ends of the earth. + +23:026:016 LORD, in trouble have they visited thee, they poured out a + prayer when thy chastening was upon them. + +23:026:017 Like as a woman with child, that draweth near the time of her + delivery, is in pain, and crieth out in her pangs; so have we + been in thy sight, O LORD. + +23:026:018 We have been with child, we have been in pain, we have as it + were brought forth wind; we have not wrought any deliverance + in the earth; neither have the inhabitants of the world + fallen. + +23:026:019 Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they + arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is + as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead. + +23:026:020 Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy + doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, + until the indignation be overpast. + +23:026:021 For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the + inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also + shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain. + +23:027:001 In that day the LORD with his sore and great and strong sword + shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan + that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that is in + the sea. + +23:027:002 In that day sing ye unto her, A vineyard of red wine. + +23:027:003 I the LORD do keep it; I will water it every moment: lest any + hurt it, I will keep it night and day. + +23:027:004 Fury is not in me: who would set the briers and thorns against + me in battle? I would go through them, I would burn them + together. + +23:027:005 Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace + with me; and he shall make peace with me. + +23:027:006 He shall cause them that come of Jacob to take root: Israel + shall blossom and bud, and fill the face of the world with + fruit. + +23:027:007 Hath he smitten him, as he smote those that smote him? or is + he slain according to the slaughter of them that are slain by + him? + +23:027:008 In measure, when it shooteth forth, thou wilt debate with it: + he stayeth his rough wind in the day of the east wind. + +23:027:009 By this therefore shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged; and + this is all the fruit to take away his sin; when he maketh all + the stones of the altar as chalkstones that are beaten in + sunder, the groves and images shall not stand up. + +23:027:010 Yet the defenced city shall be desolate, and the habitation + forsaken, and left like a wilderness: there shall the calf + feed, and there shall he lie down, and consume the branches + thereof. + +23:027:011 When the boughs thereof are withered, they shall be broken + off: the women come, and set them on fire: for it is a people + of no understanding: therefore he that made them will not have + mercy on them, and he that formed them will shew them no + favour. + +23:027:012 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall + beat off from the channel of the river unto the stream of + Egypt, and ye shall be gathered one by one, O ye children of + Israel. + +23:027:013 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the great trumpet + shall be blown, and they shall come which were ready to perish + in the land of Assyria, and the outcasts in the land of Egypt, + and shall worship the LORD in the holy mount at Jerusalem. + +23:028:001 Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim, whose + glorious beauty is a fading flower, which are on the head of + the fat valleys of them that are overcome with wine! + +23:028:002 Behold, the Lord hath a mighty and strong one, which as a + tempest of hail and a destroying storm, as a flood of mighty + waters overflowing, shall cast down to the earth with the + hand. + +23:028:003 The crown of pride, the drunkards of Ephraim, shall be trodden + under feet: + +23:028:004 And the glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fat + valley, shall be a fading flower, and as the hasty fruit + before the summer; which when he that looketh upon it seeth, + while it is yet in his hand he eateth it up. + +23:028:005 In that day shall the LORD of hosts be for a crown of glory, + and for a diadem of beauty, unto the residue of his people, + +23:028:006 And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, + and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate. + +23:028:007 But they also have erred through wine, and through strong + drink are out of the way; the priest and the prophet have + erred through strong drink, they are swallowed up of wine, + they are out of the way through strong drink; they err in + vision, they stumble in judgment. + +23:028:008 For all tables are full of vomit and filthiness, so that there + is no place clean. + +23:028:009 Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to + understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and + drawn from the breasts. + +23:028:010 For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line + upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little: + +23:028:011 For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to + this people. + +23:028:012 To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the + weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not + hear. + +23:028:013 But the word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, + precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a + little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall + backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken. + +23:028:014 Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that + rule this people which is in Jerusalem. + +23:028:015 Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and + with hell are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge + shall pass through, it shall not come unto us: for we have + made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid + ourselves: + +23:028:016 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a + foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a + sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste. + +23:028:017 Judgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to the + plummet: and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and + the waters shall overflow the hiding place. + +23:028:018 And your covenant with death shall be disannulled, and your + agreement with hell shall not stand; when the overflowing + scourge shall pass through, then ye shall be trodden down by + it. + +23:028:019 From the time that it goeth forth it shall take you: for + morning by morning shall it pass over, by day and by night: + and it shall be a vexation only to understand the report. + +23:028:020 For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on + it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in + it. + +23:028:021 For the LORD shall rise up as in mount Perazim, he shall be + wroth as in the valley of Gibeon, that he may do his work, his + strange work; and bring to pass his act, his strange act. + +23:028:022 Now therefore be ye not mockers, lest your bands be made + strong: for I have heard from the Lord GOD of hosts a + consumption, even determined upon the whole earth. + +23:028:023 Give ye ear, and hear my voice; hearken, and hear my speech. + +23:028:024 Doth the plowman plow all day to sow? doth he open and break + the clods of his ground? + +23:028:025 When he hath made plain the face thereof, doth he not cast + abroad the fitches, and scatter the cummin, and cast in the + principal wheat and the appointed barley and the rie in their + place? + +23:028:026 For his God doth instruct him to discretion, and doth teach + him. + +23:028:027 For the fitches are not threshed with a threshing instrument, + neither is a cart wheel turned about upon the cummin; but the + fitches are beaten out with a staff, and the cummin with a + rod. + +23:028:028 Bread corn is bruised; because he will not ever be threshing + it, nor break it with the wheel of his cart, nor bruise it + with his horsemen. + +23:028:029 This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, which is + wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working. + +23:029:001 Woe to Ariel, to Ariel, the city where David dwelt! add ye + year to year; let them kill sacrifices. + +23:029:002 Yet I will distress Ariel, and there shall be heaviness and + sorrow: and it shall be unto me as Ariel. + +23:029:003 And I will camp against thee round about, and will lay siege + against thee with a mount, and I will raise forts against + thee. + +23:029:004 And thou shalt be brought down, and shalt speak out of the + ground, and thy speech shall be low out of the dust, and thy + voice shall be, as of one that hath a familiar spirit, out of + the ground, and thy speech shall whisper out of the dust. + +23:029:005 Moreover the multitude of thy strangers shall be like small + dust, and the multitude of the terrible ones shall be as chaff + that passeth away: yea, it shall be at an instant suddenly. + +23:029:006 Thou shalt be visited of the LORD of hosts with thunder, and + with earthquake, and great noise, with storm and tempest, and + the flame of devouring fire. + +23:029:007 And the multitude of all the nations that fight against Ariel, + even all that fight against her and her munition, and that + distress her, shall be as a dream of a night vision. + +23:029:008 It shall even be as when an hungry man dreameth, and, behold, + he eateth; but he awaketh, and his soul is empty: or as when a + thirsty man dreameth, and, behold, he drinketh; but he + awaketh, and, behold, he is faint, and his soul hath appetite: + so shall the multitude of all the nations be, that fight + against mount Zion. + +23:029:009 Stay yourselves, and wonder; cry ye out, and cry: they are + drunken, but not with wine; they stagger, but not with strong + drink. + +23:029:010 For the LORD hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep + sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your + rulers, the seers hath he covered. + +23:029:011 And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a + book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, + saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it + is sealed: + +23:029:012 And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, + Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned. + +23:029:013 Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me + with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have + removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is + taught by the precept of men: + +23:029:014 Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work + among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for + the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the + understanding of their prudent men shall be hid. + +23:029:015 Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the + LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth + us? and who knoweth us? + +23:029:016 Surely your turning of things upside down shall be esteemed as + the potter's clay: for shall the work say of him that made it, + He made me not? or shall the thing framed say of him that + framed it, He had no understanding? + +23:029:017 Is it not yet a very little while, and Lebanon shall be turned + into a fruitful field, and the fruitful field shall be + esteemed as a forest? + +23:029:018 And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and + the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of + darkness. + +23:029:019 The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the + poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. + +23:029:020 For the terrible one is brought to nought, and the scorner is + consumed, and all that watch for iniquity are cut off: + +23:029:021 That make a man an offender for a word, and lay a snare for + him that reproveth in the gate, and turn aside the just for a + thing of nought. + +23:029:022 Therefore thus saith the LORD, who redeemed Abraham, + concerning the house of Jacob, Jacob shall not now be ashamed, + neither shall his face now wax pale. + +23:029:023 But when he seeth his children, the work of mine hands, in the + midst of him, they shall sanctify my name, and sanctify the + Holy One of Jacob, and shall fear the God of Israel. + +23:029:024 They also that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, + and they that murmured shall learn doctrine. + +23:030:001 Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take + counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but + not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin: + +23:030:002 That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my + mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, + and to trust in the shadow of Egypt! + +23:030:003 Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the + trust in the shadow of Egypt your confusion. + +23:030:004 For his princes were at Zoan, and his ambassadors came to + Hanes. + +23:030:005 They were all ashamed of a people that could not profit them, + nor be an help nor profit, but a shame, and also a reproach. + +23:030:006 The burden of the beasts of the south: into the land of + trouble and anguish, from whence come the young and old lion, + the viper and fiery flying serpent, they will carry their + riches upon the shoulders of young asses, and their treasures + upon the bunches of camels, to a people that shall not profit + them. + +23:030:007 For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: + therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength is to + sit still. + +23:030:008 Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a + book, that it may be for the time to come for ever and ever: + +23:030:009 That this is a rebellious people, lying children, children + that will not hear the law of the LORD: + +23:030:010 Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy + not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, + prophesy deceits: + +23:030:011 Get you out of the way, turn aside out of the path, cause the + Holy One of Israel to cease from before us. + +23:030:012 Wherefore thus saith the Holy One of Israel, Because ye + despise this word, and trust in oppression and perverseness, + and stay thereon: + +23:030:013 Therefore this iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready to + fall, swelling out in a high wall, whose breaking cometh + suddenly at an instant. + +23:030:014 And he shall break it as the breaking of the potters' vessel + that is broken in pieces; he shall not spare: so that there + shall not be found in the bursting of it a sherd to take fire + from the hearth, or to take water withal out of the pit. + +23:030:015 For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In + returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in + confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not. + +23:030:016 But ye said, No; for we will flee upon horses; therefore shall + ye flee: and, We will ride upon the swift; therefore shall + they that pursue you be swift. + +23:030:017 One thousand shall flee at the rebuke of one; at the rebuke of + five shall ye flee: till ye be left as a beacon upon the top + of a mountain, and as an ensign on an hill. + +23:030:018 And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto + you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy + upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all + they that wait for him. + +23:030:019 For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem: thou shalt + weep no more: he will be very gracious unto thee at the voice + of thy cry; when he shall hear it, he will answer thee. + +23:030:020 And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity, and the + water of affliction, yet shall not thy teachers be removed + into a corner any more, but thine eyes shall see thy teachers: + +23:030:021 And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is + the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and + when ye turn to the left. + +23:030:022 Ye shall defile also the covering of thy graven images of + silver, and the ornament of thy molten images of gold: thou + shalt cast them away as a menstruous cloth; thou shalt say + unto it, Get thee hence. + +23:030:023 Then 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. + +23:030:024 The oxen likewise and the young asses that ear the ground + shall eat clean provender, which hath been winnowed with the + shovel and with the fan. + +23:030:025 And there shall be upon every high mountain, and upon every + high hill, rivers and streams of waters in the day of the + great slaughter, when the towers fall. + +23:030:026 Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the + sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light + of seven days, in the day that the LORD bindeth up the breach + of his people, and healeth the stroke of their wound. + +23:030:027 Behold, the name of the LORD cometh from far, burning with his + anger, and the burden thereof is heavy: his lips are full of + indignation, and his tongue as a devouring fire: + +23:030:028 And his breath, as an overflowing stream, shall reach to the + midst of the neck, to sift the nations with the sieve of + vanity: and there shall be a bridle in the jaws of the people, + causing them to err. + +23:030:029 Ye shall have a song, as in the night when a holy solemnity is + kept; and gladness of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe to + come into the mountain of the LORD, to the mighty One of + Israel. + +23:030:030 And the LORD shall cause his glorious voice to be heard, and + shall shew the lighting down of his arm, with the indignation + of his anger, and with the flame of a devouring fire, with + scattering, and tempest, and hailstones. + +23:030:031 For through the voice of the LORD shall the Assyrian be beaten + down, which smote with a rod. + +23:030:032 And in every place where the grounded staff shall pass, which + the LORD shall lay upon him, it shall be with tabrets and + harps: and in battles of shaking will he fight with it. + +23:030:033 For Tophet is ordained of old; yea, for the king it is + prepared; he hath made it deep and large: the pile thereof is + fire and much wood; the breath of the LORD, like a stream of + brimstone, doth kindle it. + +23:031:001 Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on + horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in + horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto + the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD! + +23:031:002 Yet he also is wise, and will bring evil, and will not call + back his words: but will arise against the house of the + evildoers, and against the help of them that work iniquity. + +23:031:003 Now the Egyptians are men, and not God; and their horses + flesh, and not spirit. When the LORD shall stretch out his + hand, both he that helpeth shall fall, and he that is holpen + shall fall down, and they all shall fail together. + +23:031:004 For thus hath the LORD spoken unto me, Like as the lion and + the young lion roaring on his prey, when a multitude of + shepherds is called forth against him, he will not be afraid + of their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them: so + shall the LORD of hosts come down to fight for mount Zion, and + for the hill thereof. + +23:031:005 As birds flying, so will the LORD of hosts defend Jerusalem; + defending also he will deliver it; and passing over he will + preserve it. + +23:031:006 Turn ye unto him from whom the children of Israel have deeply + revolted. + +23:031:007 For in that day every man shall cast away his idols of silver, + and his idols of gold, which your own hands have made unto you + for a sin. + +23:031:008 Then shall the Assyrian fall with the sword, not of a mighty + man; and the sword, not of a mean man, shall devour him: but + he shall flee from the sword, and his young men shall be + discomfited. + +23:031:009 And he shall pass over to his strong hold for fear, and his + princes shall be afraid of the ensign, saith the LORD, whose + fire is in Zion, and his furnace in Jerusalem. + +23:032:001 Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall + rule in judgment. + +23:032:002 And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a + covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as + the shadow of a great rock in a weary land. + +23:032:003 And the eyes of them that see shall not be dim, and the ears + of them that hear shall hearken. + +23:032:004 The heart also of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the + tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to speak plainly. + +23:032:005 The vile person shall be no more called liberal, nor the churl + said to be bountiful. + +23:032:006 For the vile person will speak villany, and his heart will + work iniquity, to practise hypocrisy, and to utter error + against the LORD, to make empty the soul of the hungry, and he + will cause the drink of the thirsty to fail. + +23:032:007 The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked + devices to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the + needy speaketh right. + +23:032:008 But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things + shall he stand. + +23:032:009 Rise up, ye women that are at ease; hear my voice, ye careless + daughters; give ear unto my speech. + +23:032:010 Many days and years shall ye be troubled, ye careless women: + for the vintage shall fail, the gathering shall not come. + +23:032:011 Tremble, ye women that are at ease; be troubled, ye careless + ones: strip you, and make you bare, and gird sackcloth upon + your loins. + +23:032:012 They shall lament for the teats, for the pleasant fields, for + the fruitful vine. + +23:032:013 Upon the land of my people shall come up thorns and briers; + yea, upon all the houses of joy in the joyous city: + +23:032:014 Because the palaces shall be forsaken; the multitude of the + city shall be left; the forts and towers shall be for dens for + ever, a joy of wild asses, a pasture of flocks; + +23:032:015 Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the + wilderness be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be + counted for a forest. + +23:032:016 Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness + remain in the fruitful field. + +23:032:017 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect + of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. + +23:032:018 And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in + sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places; + +23:032:019 When it shall hail, coming down on the forest; and the city + shall be low in a low place. + +23:032:020 Blessed are ye that sow beside all waters, that send forth + thither the feet of the ox and the ass. + +23:033:001 Woe to thee that spoilest, and thou wast not spoiled; and + dealest treacherously, and they dealt not treacherously with + thee! when thou shalt cease to spoil, thou shalt be spoiled; + and when thou shalt make an end to deal treacherously, they + shall deal treacherously with thee. + +23:033:002 O LORD, be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee: be thou + their arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of + trouble. + +23:033:003 At the noise of the tumult the people fled; at the lifting up + of thyself the nations were scattered. + +23:033:004 And your spoil shall be gathered like the gathering of the + caterpiller: as the running to and fro of locusts shall he run + upon them. + +23:033:005 The LORD is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled + Zion with judgment and righteousness. + +23:033:006 And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, + and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his + treasure. + +23:033:007 Behold, their valiant ones shall cry without: the ambassadors + of peace shall weep bitterly. + +23:033:008 The highways lie waste, the wayfaring man ceaseth: he hath + broken the covenant, he hath despised the cities, he regardeth + no man. + +23:033:009 The earth mourneth and languisheth: Lebanon is ashamed and + hewn down: Sharon is like a wilderness; and Bashan and Carmel + shake off their fruits. + +23:033:010 Now will I rise, saith the LORD; now will I be exalted; now + will I lift up myself. + +23:033:011 Ye shall conceive chaff, ye shall bring forth stubble: your + breath, as fire, shall devour you. + +23:033:012 And the people shall be as the burnings of lime: as thorns cut + up shall they be burned in the fire. + +23:033:013 Hear, ye that are far off, what I have done; and, ye that are + near, acknowledge my might. + +23:033:014 The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the + hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? + who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings? + +23:033:015 He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that + despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from + holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of + blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil; + +23:033:016 He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the + munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall + be sure. + +23:033:017 Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold + the land that is very far off. + +23:033:018 Thine heart shall meditate terror. Where is the scribe? where + is the receiver? where is he that counted the towers? + +23:033:019 Thou shalt not see a fierce people, a people of a deeper + speech than thou canst perceive; of a stammering tongue, that + thou canst not understand. + +23:033:020 Look upon Zion, the city of our solemnities: thine eyes shall + see Jerusalem a quiet habitation, a tabernacle that shall not + be taken down; not one of the stakes thereof shall ever be + removed, neither shall any of the cords thereof be broken. + +23:033:021 But there the glorious LORD will be unto us a place of broad + rivers and streams; wherein shall go no galley with oars, + neither shall gallant ship pass thereby. + +23:033:022 For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD + is our king; he will save us. + +23:033:023 Thy tacklings are loosed; they could not well strengthen their + mast, they could not spread the sail: then is the prey of a + great spoil divided; the lame take the prey. + +23:033:024 And the inhabitant shall not say, I am sick: the people that + dwell therein shall be forgiven their iniquity. + +23:034:001 Come near, ye nations, to hear; and hearken, ye people: let + the earth hear, and all that is therein; the world, and all + things that come forth of it. + +23:034:002 For the indignation of the LORD is upon all nations, and his + fury upon all their armies: he hath utterly destroyed them, he + hath delivered them to the slaughter. + +23:034:003 Their slain also shall be cast out, and their stink shall come + up out of their carcases, and the mountains shall be melted + with their blood. + +23:034:004 And all the host of heaven shall be dissolved, and the heavens + shall be rolled together as a scroll: and all their host shall + fall down, as the leaf falleth off from the vine, and as a + falling fig from the fig tree. + +23:034:005 For my sword shall be bathed in heaven: behold, it shall come + down upon Idumea, and upon the people of my curse, to + judgment. + +23:034:006 The sword of the LORD is filled with blood, it is made fat + with fatness, and with the blood of lambs and goats, with the + fat of the kidneys of rams: for the LORD hath a sacrifice in + Bozrah, and a great slaughter in the land of Idumea. + +23:034:007 And the unicorns shall come down with them, and the bullocks + with the bulls; and their land shall be soaked with blood, and + their dust made fat with fatness. + +23:034:008 For it is the day of the LORD's vengeance, and the year of + recompences for the controversy of Zion. + +23:034:009 And the streams thereof shall be turned into pitch, and the + dust thereof into brimstone, and the land thereof shall become + burning pitch. + +23:034:010 It shall not be quenched night nor day; the smoke thereof + shall go up for ever: from generation to generation it shall + lie waste; none shall pass through it for ever and ever. + +23:034:011 But the cormorant and the bittern shall possess it; the owl + also and the raven shall dwell in it: and he shall stretch out + upon it the line of confusion, and the stones of emptiness. + +23:034:012 They shall call the nobles thereof to the kingdom, but none + shall be there, and all her princes shall be nothing. + +23:034:013 And thorns shall come up in her palaces, nettles and brambles + in the fortresses thereof: and it shall be an habitation of + dragons, and a court for owls. + +23:034:014 The wild beasts of the desert shall also meet with the wild + beasts of the island, and the satyr shall cry to his fellow; + the screech owl also shall rest there, and find for herself a + place of rest. + +23:034:015 There shall the great owl make her nest, and lay, and hatch, + and gather under her shadow: there shall the vultures also be + gathered, every one with her mate. + +23:034:016 Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read: no one of these + shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it hath + commanded, and his spirit it hath gathered them. + +23:034:017 And he hath cast the lot for them, and his hand hath divided + it unto them by line: they shall possess it for ever, from + generation to generation shall they dwell therein. + +23:035:001 The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; + and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. + +23:035:002 It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and + singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the + excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of + the LORD, and the excellency of our God. + +23:035:003 Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. + +23:035:004 Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: + behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a + recompence; he will come and save you. + +23:035:005 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of + the deaf shall be unstopped. + +23:035:006 Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the + dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and + streams in the desert. + +23:035:007 And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty + land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where + each lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes. + +23:035:008 And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be + called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over + it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though + fools, shall not err therein. + +23:035:009 No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast shall go up + thereon, it shall not be found there; but the redeemed shall + walk there: + +23:035:010 And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion + with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall + obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee + away. + +23:036:001 Now it came to pass in the fourteenth year of king Hezekiah, + that Sennacherib king of Assyria came up against all the + defenced cities of Judah, and took them. + +23:036:002 And the king of Assyria sent Rabshakeh from Lachish to + Jerusalem unto king Hezekiah with a great army. And he stood + by the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the + fuller's field. + +23:036:003 Then came forth unto him Eliakim, Hilkiah's son, which was + over the house, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, Asaph's son, + the recorder. + +23:036:004 And Rabshakeh said unto them, Say ye now to Hezekiah, Thus + saith the great king, the king of Assyria, What confidence is + this wherein thou trustest? + +23:036:005 I say, sayest thou, (but they are but vain words) I have + counsel and strength for war: now on whom dost thou trust, + that thou rebellest against me? + +23:036:006 Lo, thou trustest in the staff of this broken reed, on Egypt; + whereon if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce + it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all that trust in him. + +23:036:007 But if thou say to me, We trust in the LORD our God: is it not + he, whose high places and whose altars Hezekiah hath taken + away, and said to Judah and to Jerusalem, Ye shall worship + before this altar? + +23:036:008 Now therefore give pledges, I pray thee, to my master the king + of Assyria, and I will give thee two thousand horses, if thou + be able on thy part to set riders upon them. + +23:036:009 How then wilt thou turn away the face of one captain of the + least of my master's servants, and put thy trust on Egypt for + chariots and for horsemen? + +23:036:010 And am I now come up without the LORD against this land to + destroy it? the LORD said unto me, Go up against this land, + and destroy it. + +23:036:011 Then said Eliakim and Shebna and Joah unto Rabshakeh, Speak, I + pray thee, unto thy servants in the Syrian language; for we + understand it: and speak not to us in the Jews' language, in + the ears of the people that are on the wall. + +23:036:012 But Rabshakeh said, Hath my master sent me to thy master and + to thee to speak these words? hath he not sent me to the men + that sit upon the wall, that they may eat their own dung, and + drink their own piss with you? + +23:036:013 Then Rabshakeh stood, and cried with a loud voice in the Jews' + language, and said, Hear ye the words of the great king, the + king of Assyria. + +23:036:014 Thus saith the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you: for he + shall not be able to deliver you. + +23:036:015 Neither let Hezekiah make you trust in the LORD, saying, The + LORD will surely deliver us: this city shall not be delivered + into the hand of the king of Assyria. + +23:036:016 Hearken not to Hezekiah: for thus saith the king of Assyria, + Make an agreement with me by a present, and come out to me: + and eat ye every one of his vine, and every one of his fig + tree, and drink ye every one the waters of his own cistern; + +23:036:017 Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a + land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards. + +23:036:018 Beware lest Hezekiah persuade you, saying, the LORD will + deliver us. Hath any of the gods of the nations delivered his + land out of the hand of the king of Assyria? + +23:036:019 Where are the gods of Hamath and Arphad? where are the gods of + Sepharvaim? and have they delivered Samaria out of my hand? + +23:036:020 Who are they among all the gods of these lands, that have + delivered their land out of my hand, that the LORD should + deliver Jerusalem out of my hand? + +23:036:021 But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for + the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not. + +23:036:022 Then came Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, that was over the + household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph, + the recorder, to Hezekiah with their clothes rent, and told + him the words of Rabshakeh. + +23:037:001 And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent + his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into + the house of the LORD. + +23:037:002 And he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, and Shebna + the scribe, and the elders of the priests covered with + sackcloth, unto Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz. + +23:037:003 And they said unto him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day is a day + of trouble, and of rebuke, and of blasphemy: for the children + are come to the birth, and there is not strength to bring + forth. + +23:037:004 It may be the LORD thy God will hear the words of Rabshakeh, + whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the + living God, and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God + hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that + is left. + +23:037:005 So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah. + +23:037:006 And Isaiah said unto them, Thus shall ye say unto your master, + Thus saith the LORD, Be not afraid of the words that thou hast + heard, wherewith the servants of the king of Assyria have + blasphemed me. + +23:037:007 Behold, I will send a blast upon him, and he shall hear a + rumour, and return to his own land; and I will cause him to + fall by the sword in his own land. + +23:037:008 So Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring + against Libnah: for he had heard that he was departed from + Lachish. + +23:037:009 And he heard say concerning Tirhakah king of Ethiopia, He is + come forth to make war with thee. And when he heard it, he + sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying, + +23:037:010 Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not + thy God, in whom thou trustest, deceive thee, saying, + Jerusalem shall not be given into the hand of the king of + Assyria. + +23:037:011 Behold, thou hast heard what the kings of Assyria have done to + all lands by destroying them utterly; and shalt thou be + delivered? + +23:037:012 Have the gods of the nations delivered them which my fathers + have destroyed, as Gozan, and Haran, and Rezeph, and the + children of Eden which were in Telassar? + +23:037:013 Where is the king of Hamath, and the king of Arphad, and the + king of the city of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivah? + +23:037:014 And Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the + messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up unto the house + of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD. + +23:037:015 And Hezekiah prayed unto the LORD, saying, + +23:037:016 O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, that dwellest between the + cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the + kingdoms of the earth: thou hast made heaven and earth. + +23:037:017 Incline thine ear, O LORD, and hear; open thine eyes, O LORD, + and see: and hear all the words of Sennacherib, which hath + sent to reproach the living God. + +23:037:018 Of a truth, LORD, the kings of Assyria have laid waste all the + nations, and their countries, + +23:037:019 And 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. + +23:037:020 Now therefore, O LORD our God, save us from his hand, that all + the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the LORD, + even thou only. + +23:037:021 Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent unto Hezekiah, saying, Thus + saith the LORD God of Israel, Whereas thou hast prayed to me + against Sennacherib king of Assyria: + +23:037:022 This is the word which the LORD hath spoken concerning him; + The virgin, the daughter of Zion, hath despised thee, and + laughed thee to scorn; the daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken + her head at thee. + +23:037:023 Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom + hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? + even against the Holy One of Israel. + +23:037:024 By thy servants hast thou reproached the Lord, and hast said, + By the multitude of my chariots am I come up to the height of + the mountains, to the sides of Lebanon; and I will cut down + the tall cedars thereof, and the choice fir trees thereof: and + I will enter into the height of his border, and the forest of + his Carmel. + +23:037:025 I have digged, and drunk water; and with the sole of my feet + have I dried up all the rivers of the besieged places. + +23:037:026 Hast thou not heard long ago, how I have done it; and of + ancient times, that I have formed it? now have I brought it to + pass, that thou shouldest be to lay waste defenced cities into + ruinous heaps. + +23:037:027 Therefore their inhabitants were of small power, they were + dismayed and confounded: they were as the grass of the field, + and as the green herb, as the grass on the housetops, and as + corn blasted before it be grown up. + +23:037:028 But I know thy abode, and thy going out, and thy coming in, + and thy rage against me. + +23:037:029 Because thy rage against me, and thy tumult, is come up into + mine ears, therefore will I put my hook in thy nose, and my + bridle in thy lips, and I will turn thee back by the way by + which thou camest. + +23:037:030 And this shall be a sign unto thee, Ye shall eat this year + such as groweth of itself; and the second year that which + springeth of the same: and in the third year sow ye, and reap, + and plant vineyards, and eat the fruit thereof. + +23:037:031 And the remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah shall + again take root downward, and bear fruit upward: + +23:037:032 For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that + escape out of mount Zion: the zeal of the LORD of hosts shall + do this. + +23:037:033 Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the king of Assyria, + He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, + nor come before it with shields, nor cast a bank against it. + +23:037:034 By the way that he came, by the same shall he return, and + shall not come into this city, saith the LORD. + +23:037:035 For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and + for my servant David's sake. + +23:037:036 Then the angel of the LORD went forth, and smote in the camp + of the Assyrians a hundred and fourscore and five thousand: + and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were + all dead corpses. + +23:037:037 So Sennacherib king of Assyria departed, and went and + returned, and dwelt at Nineveh. + +23:037:038 And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of + Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote + him with the sword; and they escaped into the land of Armenia: + and Esarhaddon his son reigned in his stead. + +23:038:001 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the + prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus + saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, + and not live. + +23:038:002 Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto + the LORD, + +23:038:003 And said, Remember now, O LORD, I beseech thee, how I have + walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have + done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore. + +23:038:004 Then came the word of the LORD to Isaiah, saying, + +23:038:005 Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David + thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: + behold, I will add unto thy days fifteen years. + +23:038:006 And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the + king of Assyria: and I will defend this city. + +23:038:007 And this shall be a sign unto thee from the LORD, that the + LORD will do this thing that he hath spoken; + +23:038:008 Behold, I will bring again the shadow of the degrees, which is + gone down in the sun dial of Ahaz, ten degrees backward. So + the sun returned ten degrees, by which degrees it was gone + down. + +23:038:009 The writing of Hezekiah king of Judah, when he had been sick, + and was recovered of his sickness: + +23:038:010 I said in the cutting off of my days, I shall go to the gates + of the grave: I am deprived of the residue of my years. + +23:038:011 I said, I shall not see the LORD, even the LORD, in the land + of the living: I shall behold man no more with the inhabitants + of the world. + +23:038:012 Mine age is departed, and is removed from me as a shepherd's + tent: I have cut off like a weaver my life: he will cut me off + with pining sickness: from day even to night wilt thou make an + end of me. + +23:038:013 I reckoned till morning, that, as a lion, so will he break all + my bones: from day even to night wilt thou make an end of me. + +23:038:014 Like a crane or a swallow, so did I chatter: I did mourn as a + dove: mine eyes fail with looking upward: O LORD, I am + oppressed; undertake for me. + +23:038:015 What shall I say? he hath both spoken unto me, and himself + hath done it: I shall go softly all my years in the bitterness + of my soul. + +23:038:016 O LORD, by these things men live, and in all these things is + the life of my spirit: so wilt thou recover me, and make me to + live. + +23:038:017 Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in + love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for + thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back. + +23:038:018 For the grave cannot praise thee, death can not celebrate + thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy + truth. + +23:038:019 The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this + day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth. + +23:038:020 The LORD was ready to save me: therefore we will sing my songs + to the stringed instruments all the days of our life in the + house of the LORD. + +23:038:021 For Isaiah had said, Let them take a lump of figs, and lay it + for a plaister upon the boil, and he shall recover. + +23:038:022 Hezekiah also had said, What is the sign that I shall go up to + the house of the LORD? + +23:039:001 At that time Merodachbaladan, the son of Baladan, king of + Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah: for he had + heard that he had been sick, and was recovered. + +23:039:002 And Hezekiah was glad of them, and shewed them the house of + his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, + and the precious ointment, and all the house of his armour, + and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in + his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah shewed them + not. + +23:039:003 Then came Isaiah the prophet unto king Hezekiah, and said unto + him, What said these men? and from whence came they unto thee? + And Hezekiah said, They are come from a far country unto me, + even from Babylon. + +23:039:004 Then said he, What have they seen in thine house? And Hezekiah + answered, All that is in mine house have they seen: there is + nothing among my treasures that I have not shewed them. + +23:039:005 Then said Isaiah to Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD of + hosts: + +23:039:006 Behold, the days come, that all that is in thine house, and + that which thy fathers have laid up in store until this day, + shall be carried to Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith the + LORD. + +23:039:007 And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt + beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the + palace of the king of Babylon. + +23:039:008 Then said Hezekiah to Isaiah, Good is the word of the LORD + which thou hast spoken. He said moreover, For there shall be + peace and truth in my days. + +23:040:001 Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. + +23:040:002 Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her + warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for + she hath received of the LORD's hand double for all her sins. + +23:040:003 The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the + way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our + God. + +23:040:004 Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill + shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and + the rough places plain: + +23:040:005 And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh + shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken + it. + +23:040:006 The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh + is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of + the field: + +23:040:007 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of + the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass. + +23:040:008 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our + God shall stand for ever. + +23:040:009 O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high + mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy + voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the + cities of Judah, Behold your God! + +23:040:010 Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm + shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his + work before him. + +23:040:011 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the + lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall + gently lead those that are with young. + +23:040:012 Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and + meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of + the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, + and the hills in a balance? + +23:040:013 Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his + counsellor hath taught him? + +23:040:014 With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught + him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and + shewed to him the way of understanding? + +23:040:015 Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted + as the small dust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the + isles as a very little thing. + +23:040:016 And Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, nor the beasts thereof + sufficient for a burnt offering. + +23:040:017 All nations before him are as nothing; and they are counted to + him less than nothing, and vanity. + +23:040:018 To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye + compare unto him? + +23:040:019 The workman melteth a graven image, and the goldsmith + spreadeth it over with gold, and casteth silver chains. + +23:040:020 He that is so impoverished that he hath no oblation chooseth a + tree that will not rot; he seeketh unto him a cunning workman + to prepare a graven image, that shall not be moved. + +23:040:021 Have ye not known? have ye not heard? hath it not been told + you from the beginning? have ye not understood from the + foundations of the earth? + +23:040:022 It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the + inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out + the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to + dwell in: + +23:040:023 That bringeth the princes to nothing; he maketh the judges of + the earth as vanity. + +23:040:024 Yea, they shall not be planted; yea, they shall not be sown: + yea, their stock shall not take root in the earth: and he + shall also blow upon them, and they shall wither, and the + whirlwind shall take them away as stubble. + +23:040:025 To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the + Holy One. + +23:040:026 Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these + things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth + them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he + is strong in power; not one faileth. + +23:040:027 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is + hid from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God? + +23:040:028 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting + God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth + not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his + understanding. + +23:040:029 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might + he increaseth strength. + +23:040:030 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men + shall utterly fall: + +23:040:031 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; + they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and + not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. + +23:041:001 Keep silence before me, O islands; and let the people renew + their strength: let them come near; then let them speak: let + us come near together to judgment. + +23:041:002 Who raised up the righteous man from the east, called him to + his foot, gave the nations before him, and made him rule over + kings? he gave them as the dust to his sword, and as driven + stubble to his bow. + +23:041:003 He pursued them, and passed safely; even by the way that he + had not gone with his feet. + +23:041:004 Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the + beginning? I the LORD, the first, and with the last; I am he. + +23:041:005 The isles saw it, and feared; the ends of the earth were + afraid, drew near, and came. + +23:041:006 They helped every one his neighbour; and every one said to his + brother, Be of good courage. + +23:041:007 So the carpenter encouraged the goldsmith, and he that + smootheth with the hammer him that smote the anvil, saying, It + is ready for the sodering: and he fastened it with nails, that + it should not be moved. + +23:041:008 But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, + the seed of Abraham my friend. + +23:041:009 Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called + thee from the chief men thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art + my servant; I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away. + +23:041:010 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am + thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I + will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. + +23:041:011 Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be + ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they + that strive with thee shall perish. + +23:041:012 Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that + contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as + nothing, and as a thing of nought. + +23:041:013 For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto + thee, Fear not; I will help thee. + +23:041:014 Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help + thee, saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of + Israel. + +23:041:015 Behold, I will make thee a new sharp threshing instrument + having teeth: thou shalt thresh the mountains, and beat them + small, and shalt make the hills as chaff. + +23:041:016 Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and + the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in + the LORD, and shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel. + +23:041:017 When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and + their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I + the God of Israel will not forsake them. + +23:041:018 I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst + of the valleys: I will make the wilderness a pool of water, + and the dry land springs of water. + +23:041:019 I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, the shittah tree, + and the myrtle, and the oil tree; I will set in the desert the + fir tree, and the pine, and the box tree together: + +23:041:020 That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand + together, that the hand of the LORD hath done this, and the + Holy One of Israel hath created it. + +23:041:021 Produce your cause, saith the LORD; bring forth your strong + reasons, saith the King of Jacob. + +23:041:022 Let them bring them forth, and shew us what shall happen: let + them shew the former things, what they be, that we may + consider them, and know the latter end of them; or declare us + things for to come. + +23:041:023 Shew the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know + that ye are gods: yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be + dismayed, and behold it together. + +23:041:024 Behold, ye are of nothing, and your work of nought: an + abomination is he that chooseth you. + +23:041:025 I have raised up one from the north, and he shall come: from + the rising of the sun shall he call upon my name: and he shall + come upon princes as upon morter, and as the potter treadeth + clay. + +23:041:026 Who hath declared from the beginning, that we may know? and + beforetime, that we may say, He is righteous? yea, there is + none that sheweth, yea, there is none that declareth, yea, + there is none that heareth your words. + +23:041:027 The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will + give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings. + +23:041:028 For I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there + was no counsellor, that, when I asked of them, could answer a + word. + +23:041:029 Behold, they are all vanity; their works are nothing: their + molten images are wind and confusion. + +23:042:001 Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul + delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring + forth judgment to the Gentiles. + +23:042:002 He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard + in the street. + +23:042:003 A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall + he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. + +23:042:004 He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set + judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law. + +23:042:005 Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and + stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that + which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people + upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein: + +23:042:006 I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold + thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant + of the people, for a light of the Gentiles; + +23:042:007 To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the + prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house. + +23:042:008 I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give + to another, neither my praise to graven images. + +23:042:009 Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do + I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them. + +23:042:010 Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise from the end of + the earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that is + therein; the isles, and the inhabitants thereof. + +23:042:011 Let the wilderness and the cities thereof lift up their voice, + the villages that Kedar doth inhabit: let the inhabitants of + the rock sing, let them shout from the top of the mountains. + +23:042:012 Let them give glory unto the LORD, and declare his praise in + the islands. + +23:042:013 The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up + jealousy like a man of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall + prevail against his enemies. + +23:042:014 I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and + refrained myself: now will I cry like a travailing woman; I + will destroy and devour at once. + +23:042:015 I will make waste mountains and hills, and dry up all their + herbs; and I will make the rivers islands, and I will dry up + the pools. + +23:042:016 And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will + lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make + darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These + things will I do unto them, and not forsake them. + +23:042:017 They shall be turned back, they shall be greatly ashamed, that + trust in graven images, that say to the molten images, Ye are + our gods. + +23:042:018 Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see. + +23:042:019 Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I + sent? who is blind as he that is perfect, and blind as the + LORD's servant? + +23:042:020 Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, + but he heareth not. + +23:042:021 The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will + magnify the law, and make it honourable. + +23:042:022 But this is a people robbed and spoiled; they are all of them + snared in holes, and they are hid in prison houses: they are + for a prey, and none delivereth; for a spoil, and none saith, + Restore. + +23:042:023 Who among you will give ear to this? who will hearken and hear + for the time to come? + +23:042:024 Who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? did not + the LORD, he against whom we have sinned? for they would not + walk in his ways, neither were they obedient unto his law. + +23:042:025 Therefore he hath poured upon him the fury of his anger, and + the strength of battle: and it hath set him on fire round + about, yet he knew not; and it burned him, yet he laid it not + to heart. + +23:043:001 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he + that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed + thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. + +23:043:002 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and + through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou + walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither + shall the flame kindle upon thee. + +23:043:003 For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy + Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for + thee. + +23:043:004 Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been + honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men + for thee, and people for thy life. + +23:043:005 Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the + east, and gather thee from the west; + +23:043:006 I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not + back: bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends + of the earth; + +23:043:007 Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created + him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him. + +23:043:008 Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that + have ears. + +23:043:009 Let all the nations be gathered together, and let the people + be assembled: who among them can declare this, and shew us + former things? let them bring forth their witnesses, that they + may be justified: or let them hear, and say, It is truth. + +23:043:010 Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I + have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand + that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall + there be after me. + +23:043:011 I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour. + +23:043:012 I have declared, and have saved, and I have shewed, when there + was no strange god among you: therefore ye are my witnesses, + saith the LORD, that I am God. + +23:043:013 Yea, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can + deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it? + +23:043:014 Thus saith the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; + For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down + all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, whose cry is in the + ships. + +23:043:015 I am the LORD, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your + King. + +23:043:016 Thus saith the LORD, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path + in the mighty waters; + +23:043:017 Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the + power; they shall lie down together, they shall not rise: they + are extinct, they are quenched as tow. + +23:043:018 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things + of old. + +23:043:019 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; + shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the + wilderness, and rivers in the desert. + +23:043:020 The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the + owls: because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in + the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen. + +23:043:021 This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my + praise. + +23:043:022 But thou hast not called upon me, O Jacob; but thou hast been + weary of me, O Israel. + +23:043:023 Thou hast not brought me the small cattle of thy burnt + offerings; neither hast thou honoured me with thy sacrifices. + I have not caused thee to serve with an offering, nor wearied + thee with incense. + +23:043:024 Thou hast bought me no sweet cane with money, neither hast + thou filled me with the fat of thy sacrifices: but thou hast + made me to serve with thy sins, thou hast wearied me with + thine iniquities. + +23:043:025 I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine + own sake, and will not remember thy sins. + +23:043:026 Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, + that thou mayest be justified. + +23:043:027 Thy first father hath sinned, and thy teachers have + transgressed against me. + +23:043:028 Therefore I have profaned the princes of the sanctuary, and + have given Jacob to the curse, and Israel to reproaches. + +23:044:001 Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant; and Israel, whom I have + chosen: + +23:044:002 Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the + womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and + thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen. + +23:044:003 For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods + upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and + my blessing upon thine offspring: + +23:044:004 And they shall spring up as among the grass, as willows by the + water courses. + +23:044:005 One shall say, I am the LORD's; and another shall call himself + by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his + hand unto the LORD, and surname himself by the name of Israel. + +23:044:006 Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the + LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside + me there is no God. + +23:044:007 And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in + order for me, since I appointed the ancient people? and the + things that are coming, and shall come, let them shew unto + them. + +23:044:008 Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that + time, and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there + a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any. + +23:044:009 They that make a graven image are all of them vanity; and + their delectable things shall not profit; and they are their + own witnesses; they see not, nor know; that they may be + ashamed. + +23:044:010 Who hath formed a god, or molten a graven image that is + profitable for nothing? + +23:044:011 Behold, all his fellows shall be ashamed: and the workmen, + they are of men: let them all be gathered together, let them + stand up; yet they shall fear, and they shall be ashamed + together. + +23:044:012 The smith with the tongs both worketh in the coals, and + fashioneth it with hammers, and worketh it with the strength + of his arms: yea, he is hungry, and his strength faileth: he + drinketh no water, and is faint. + +23:044:013 The carpenter stretcheth out his rule; he marketh it out with + a line; he fitteth it with planes, and he marketh it out with + the compass, and maketh it after the figure of a man, + according to the beauty of a man; that it may remain in the + house. + +23:044:014 He heweth him down cedars, and taketh the cypress and the oak, + which he strengtheneth for himself among the trees of the + forest: he planteth an ash, and the rain doth nourish it. + +23:044:015 Then shall it be for a man to burn: for he will take thereof, + and warm himself; yea, he kindleth it, and baketh bread; yea, + he maketh a god, and worshippeth it; he maketh it a graven + image, and falleth down thereto. + +23:044:016 He burneth part thereof in the fire; with part thereof he + eateth flesh; he roasteth roast, and is satisfied: yea, he + warmeth himself, and saith, Aha, I am warm, I have seen the + fire: + +23:044:017 And the residue thereof he maketh a god, even his graven + image: he falleth down unto it, and worshippeth it, and + prayeth unto it, and saith, Deliver me; for thou art my god. + +23:044:018 They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their + eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot + understand. + +23:044:019 And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge + nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the + fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I + have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue + thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a + tree? + +23:044:020 He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, + that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie + in my right hand? + +23:044:021 Remember these, O Jacob and Israel; for thou art my servant: I + have formed thee; thou art my servant: O Israel, thou shalt + not be forgotten of me. + +23:044:022 I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, + as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed + thee. + +23:044:023 Sing, O ye heavens; for the LORD hath done it: shout, ye lower + parts of the earth: break forth into singing, ye mountains, O + forest, and every tree therein: for the LORD hath redeemed + Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel. + +23:044:024 Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee + from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that + stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the + earth by myself; + +23:044:025 That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners + mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their + knowledge foolish; + +23:044:026 That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the + counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt + be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, + and I will raise up the decayed places thereof: + +23:044:027 That saith to the deep, Be dry, and I will dry up thy rivers: + +23:044:028 That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all + my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; + and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid. + +23:045:001 Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right + hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will + loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved + gates; and the gates shall not be shut; + +23:045:002 I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I + will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the + bars of iron: + +23:045:003 And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden + riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the + LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel. + +23:045:004 For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel mine elect, I have + even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though + thou hast not known me. + +23:045:005 I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside + me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me: + +23:045:006 That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the + west, that there is none beside me. I am the LORD, and there + is none else. + +23:045:007 I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and + create evil: I the LORD do all these things. + +23:045:008 Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down + righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth + salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the + LORD have created it. + +23:045:009 Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd + strive with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to + him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath + no hands? + +23:045:010 Woe unto him that saith unto his father, What begettest thou? + or to the woman, What hast thou brought forth? + +23:045:011 Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, + Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning + the work of my hands command ye me. + +23:045:012 I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my + hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have + I commanded. + +23:045:013 I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all + his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my + captives, not for price nor reward, saith the LORD of hosts. + +23:045:014 Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of + Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over + unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come after + thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down + unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, saying, + Surely God is in thee; and there is none else, there is no + God. + +23:045:015 Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, + the Saviour. + +23:045:016 They shall be ashamed, and also confounded, all of them: they + shall go to confusion together that are makers of idols. + +23:045:017 But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting + salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world + without end. + +23:045:018 For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself + that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he + created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the + LORD; and there is none else. + +23:045:019 I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I + said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the + LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right. + +23:045:020 Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are + escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that set up the + wood of their graven image, and pray unto a god that cannot + save. + +23:045:021 Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel + together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath + told it from that time? have not I the LORD? and there is no + God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none + beside me. + +23:045:022 Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for + I am God, and there is none else. + +23:045:023 I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in + righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee + shall bow, every tongue shall swear. + +23:045:024 Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and + strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are + incensed against him shall be ashamed. + +23:045:025 In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and + shall glory. + +23:046:001 Bel boweth down, Nebo stoopeth, their idols were upon the + beasts, and upon the cattle: your carriages were heavy loaden; + they are a burden to the weary beast. + +23:046:002 They stoop, they bow down together; they could not deliver the + burden, but themselves are gone into captivity. + +23:046:003 Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the + house of Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which + are carried from the womb: + +23:046:004 And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will + I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, + and will deliver you. + +23:046:005 To whom will ye liken me, and make me equal, and compare me, + that we may be like? + +23:046:006 They lavish gold out of the bag, and weigh silver in the + balance, and hire a goldsmith; and he maketh it a god: they + fall down, yea, they worship. + +23:046:007 They bear him upon the shoulder, they carry him, and set him + in his place, and he standeth; from his place shall he not + remove: yea, one shall cry unto him, yet can he not answer, + nor save him out of his trouble. + +23:046:008 Remember this, and shew yourselves men: bring it again to + mind, O ye transgressors. + +23:046:009 Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is + none else; I am God, and there is none like me, + +23:046:010 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times + the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall + stand, and I will do all my pleasure: + +23:046:011 Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth + my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken it, I will + also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it. + +23:046:012 Hearken unto me, ye stouthearted, that are far from + righteousness: + +23:046:013 I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my + salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion + for Israel my glory. + +23:047:001 Come down, and sit in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon, + sit on the ground: there is no throne, O daughter of the + Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called tender and + delicate. + +23:047:002 Take the millstones, and grind meal: uncover thy locks, make + bare the leg, uncover the thigh, pass over the rivers. + +23:047:003 Thy nakedness shall be uncovered, yea, thy shame shall be + seen: I will take vengeance, and I will not meet thee as a + man. + +23:047:004 As for our redeemer, the LORD of hosts is his name, the Holy + One of Israel. + +23:047:005 Sit thou silent, and get thee into darkness, O daughter of the + Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called, The lady of + kingdoms. + +23:047:006 I was wroth with my people, I have polluted mine inheritance, + and given them into thine hand: thou didst shew them no mercy; + upon the ancient hast thou very heavily laid thy yoke. + +23:047:007 And thou saidst, I shall be a lady for ever: so that thou + didst not lay these things to thy heart, neither didst + remember the latter end of it. + +23:047:008 Therefore hear now this, thou that art given to pleasures, + that dwellest carelessly, that sayest in thine heart, I am, + and none else beside me; I shall not sit as a widow, neither + shall I know the loss of children: + +23:047:009 But these two things shall come to thee in a moment in one + day, the loss of children, and widowhood: they shall come upon + thee in their perfection for the multitude of thy sorceries, + and for the great abundance of thine enchantments. + +23:047:010 For thou hast trusted in thy wickedness: thou hast said, None + seeth me. Thy wisdom and thy knowledge, it hath perverted + thee; and thou hast said in thine heart, I am, and none else + beside me. + +23:047:011 Therefore shall evil come upon thee; thou shalt not know from + whence it riseth: and mischief shall fall upon thee; thou + shalt not be able to put it off: and desolation shall come + upon thee suddenly, which thou shalt not know. + +23:047:012 Stand now with thine enchantments, and with the multitude of + thy sorceries, wherein thou hast laboured from thy youth; if + so be thou shalt be able to profit, if so be thou mayest + prevail. + +23:047:013 Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the + astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, + stand up, and save thee from these things that shall come upon + thee. + +23:047:014 Behold, they shall be as stubble; the fire shall burn them; + they shall not deliver themselves from the power of the flame: + there shall not be a coal to warm at, nor fire to sit before + it. + +23:047:015 Thus shall they be unto thee with whom thou hast laboured, + even thy merchants, from thy youth: they shall wander every + one to his quarter; none shall save thee. + +23:048:001 Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name + of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, + which swear by the name of the LORD, and make mention of the + God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness. + +23:048:002 For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves + upon the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is his name. + +23:048:003 I have declared the former things from the beginning; and they + went forth out of my mouth, and I shewed them; I did them + suddenly, and they came to pass. + +23:048:004 Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an + iron sinew, and thy brow brass; + +23:048:005 I have even from the beginning declared it to thee; before it + came to pass I shewed it thee: lest thou shouldest say, Mine + idol hath done them, and my graven image, and my molten image, + hath commanded them. + +23:048:006 Thou hast heard, see all this; and will not ye declare it? I + have shewed thee new things from this time, even hidden + things, and thou didst not know them. + +23:048:007 They are created now, and not from the beginning; even before + the day when thou heardest them not; lest thou shouldest say, + Behold, I knew them. + +23:048:008 Yea, thou heardest not; yea, thou knewest not; yea, from that + time that thine ear was not opened: for I knew that thou + wouldest deal very treacherously, and wast called a + transgressor from the womb. + +23:048:009 For my name's sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise + will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off. + +23:048:010 Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have + chosen thee in the furnace of affliction. + +23:048:011 For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for + how should my name be polluted? and I will not give my glory + unto another. + +23:048:012 Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am + the first, I also am the last. + +23:048:013 Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my + right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, + they stand up together. + +23:048:014 All ye, assemble yourselves, and hear; which among them hath + declared these things? The LORD hath loved him: he will do his + pleasure on Babylon, and his arm shall be on the Chaldeans. + +23:048:015 I, even I, have spoken; yea, I have called him: I have brought + him, and he shall make his way prosperous. + +23:048:016 Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in + secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am + I: and now the Lord GOD, and his Spirit, hath sent me. + +23:048:017 Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I + am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which + leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go. + +23:048:018 O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy + peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of + the sea: + +23:048:019 Thy seed also had been as the sand, and the offspring of thy + bowels like the gravel thereof; his name should not have been + cut off nor destroyed from before me. + +23:048:020 Go ye forth of Babylon, flee ye from the Chaldeans, with a + voice of singing declare ye, tell this, utter it even to the + end of the earth; say ye, The LORD hath redeemed his servant + Jacob. + +23:048:021 And they thirsted not when he led them through the deserts: he + caused the waters to flow out of the rock for them: he clave + the rock also, and the waters gushed out. + +23:048:022 There is no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked. + +23:049:001 Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; + The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my + mother hath he made mention of my name. + +23:049:002 And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of + his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his + quiver hath he hid me; + +23:049:003 And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I + will be glorified. + +23:049:004 Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength + for nought, and in vain: yet surely my judgment is with the + LORD, and my work with my God. + +23:049:005 And now, saith the LORD that formed me from the womb to be his + servant, to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not + gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, and + my God shall be my strength. + +23:049:006 And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my + servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the + preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the + Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the + earth. + +23:049:007 Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, + to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, + to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes + also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, and + the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee. + +23:049:008 Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, + and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will + preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to + establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate + heritages; + +23:049:009 That thou mayest say to the prisoners, Go forth; to them that + are in darkness, Shew yourselves. They shall feed in the ways, + and their pastures shall be in all high places. + +23:049:010 They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor + sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead + them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them. + +23:049:011 And I will make all my mountains a way, and my highways shall + be exalted. + +23:049:012 Behold, these shall come from far: and, lo, these from the + north and from the west; and these from the land of Sinim. + +23:049:013 Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into + singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, + and will have mercy upon his afflicted. + +23:049:014 But Zion said, The LORD hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath + forgotten me. + +23:049:015 Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have + compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet + will I not forget thee. + +23:049:016 Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy + walls are continually before me. + +23:049:017 Thy children shall make haste; thy destroyers and they that + made thee waste shall go forth of thee. + +23:049:018 Lift up thine eyes round about, and behold: all these gather + themselves together, and come to thee. As I live, saith the + LORD, thou shalt surely clothe thee with them all, as with an + ornament, and bind them on thee, as a bride doeth. + +23:049:019 For thy waste and thy desolate places, and the land of thy + destruction, shall even now be too narrow by reason of the + inhabitants, and they that swallowed thee up shall be far + away. + +23:049:020 The children which thou shalt have, after thou hast lost the + other, shall say again in thine ears, The place is too strait + for me: give place to me that I may dwell. + +23:049:021 Then shalt thou say in thine heart, Who hath begotten me + these, seeing I have lost my children, and am desolate, a + captive, and removing to and fro? and who hath brought up + these? Behold, I was left alone; these, where had they been? + +23:049:022 Thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to + the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people: and they + shall bring thy sons in their arms, and thy daughters shall be + carried upon their shoulders. + +23:049:023 And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy + nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face + toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou + shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed + that wait for me. + +23:049:024 Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive + delivered? + +23:049:025 But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall + be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be + delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with + thee, and I will save thy children. + +23:049:026 And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; + and they shall be drunken with their own blood, as with sweet + wine: and all flesh shall know that I the LORD am thy Saviour + and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob. + +23:050:001 Thus saith the LORD, Where is the bill of your mother's + divorcement, whom I have put away? or which of my creditors is + it to whom I have sold you? Behold, for your iniquities have + ye sold yourselves, and for your transgressions is your mother + put away. + +23:050:002 Wherefore, when I came, was there no man? when I called, was + there none to answer? Is my hand shortened at all, that it + cannot redeem? or have I no power to deliver? behold, at my + rebuke I dry up the sea, I make the rivers a wilderness: their + fish stinketh, because there is no water, and dieth for + thirst. + +23:050:003 I clothe the heavens with blackness, and I make sackcloth + their covering. + +23:050:004 The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I + should know how to speak a word in season to him that is + weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to + hear as the learned. + +23:050:005 The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, + neither turned away back. + +23:050:006 I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that + plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and + spitting. + +23:050:007 For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be + confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I + know that I shall not be ashamed. + +23:050:008 He is near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let + us stand together: who is mine adversary? let him come near to + me. + +23:050:009 Behold, the Lord GOD will help me; who is he that shall + condemn me? lo, they all shall wax old as a garment; the moth + shall eat them up. + +23:050:010 Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice + of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? + let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God. + +23:050:011 Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves + about with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the + sparks that ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand; + ye shall lie down in sorrow. + +23:051:001 Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that + seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to + the hole of the pit whence ye are digged. + +23:051:002 Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: + for I called him alone, and blessed him, and increased him. + +23:051:003 For the LORD shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste + places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her + desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness shall be + found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody. + +23:051:004 Hearken unto me, my people; and give ear unto me, O my nation: + for a law shall proceed from me, and I will make my judgment + to rest for a light of the people. + +23:051:005 My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine + arms shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and + on mine arm shall they trust. + +23:051:006 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth + beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the + earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell + therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be + for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished. + +23:051:007 Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in + whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, + neither be ye afraid of their revilings. + +23:051:008 For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm + shall eat them like wool: but my righteousness shall be for + ever, and my salvation from generation to generation. + +23:051:009 Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in + the ancient days, in the generations of old. Art thou not it + that hath cut Rahab, and wounded the dragon? + +23:051:010 Art thou not it which hath dried the sea, the waters of the + great deep; that hath made the depths of the sea a way for the + ransomed to pass over? + +23:051:011 Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with + singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their + head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and + mourning shall flee away. + +23:051:012 I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou + shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of + man which shall be made as grass; + +23:051:013 And forgettest the LORD thy maker, that hath stretched forth + the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth; and hast + feared continually every day because of the fury of the + oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy? and where is the + fury of the oppressor? + +23:051:014 The captive exile hasteneth that he may be loosed, and that he + should not die in the pit, nor that his bread should fail. + +23:051:015 But I am the LORD thy God, that divided the sea, whose waves + roared: The LORD of hosts is his name. + +23:051:016 And I have put my words in thy mouth, and I have covered thee + in the shadow of mine hand, that I may plant the heavens, and + lay the foundations of the earth, and say unto Zion, Thou art + my people. + +23:051:017 Awake, awake, stand up, O Jerusalem, which hast drunk at the + hand of the LORD the cup of his fury; thou hast drunken the + dregs of the cup of trembling, and wrung them out. + +23:051:018 There is none to guide her among all the sons whom she hath + brought forth; neither is there any that taketh her by the + hand of all the sons that she hath brought up. + +23:051:019 These two things are come unto thee; who shall be sorry for + thee? desolation, and destruction, and the famine, and the + sword: by whom shall I comfort thee? + +23:051:020 Thy sons have fainted, they lie at the head of all the + streets, as a wild bull in a net: they are full of the fury of + the LORD, the rebuke of thy God. + +23:051:021 Therefore hear now this, thou afflicted, and drunken, but not + with wine: + +23:051:022 Thus saith thy Lord the LORD, and thy God that pleadeth the + cause of his people, Behold, I have taken out of thine hand + the cup of trembling, even the dregs of the cup of my fury; + thou shalt no more drink it again: + +23:051:023 But I will put it into the hand of them that afflict thee; + which have said to thy soul, Bow down, that we may go over: + and thou hast laid thy body as the ground, and as the street, + to them that went over. + +23:052:001 Awake, awake; put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy + beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city: for henceforth + there shall no more come into thee the uncircumcised and the + unclean. + +23:052:002 Shake thyself from the dust; arise, and sit down, O Jerusalem: + loose thyself from the bands of thy neck, O captive daughter + of Zion. + +23:052:003 For thus saith the LORD, Ye have sold yourselves for nought; + and ye shall be redeemed without money. + +23:052:004 For thus saith the Lord GOD, My people went down aforetime + into Egypt to sojourn there; and the Assyrian oppressed them + without cause. + +23:052:005 Now therefore, what have I here, saith the LORD, that my + people is taken away for nought? they that rule over them make + them to howl, saith the LORD; and my name continually every + day is blasphemed. + +23:052:006 Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore they shall + know in that day that I am he that doth speak: behold, it is + I. + +23:052:007 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that + bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth + good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith + unto Zion, Thy God reigneth! + +23:052:008 Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together + shall they sing: for they shall see eye to eye, when the LORD + shall bring again Zion. + +23:052:009 Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste places of + Jerusalem: for the LORD hath comforted his people, he hath + redeemed Jerusalem. + +23:052:010 The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the + nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation + of our God. + +23:052:011 Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean + thing; go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear + the vessels of the LORD. + +23:052:012 For ye shall not go out with haste, nor go by flight: for the + LORD will go before you; and the God of Israel will be your + rereward. + +23:052:013 Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted + and extolled, and be very high. + +23:052:014 As many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more + than any man, and his form more than the sons of men: + +23:052:015 So shall he sprinkle many nations; the kings shall shut their + mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall + they see; and that which they had not heard shall they + consider. + +23:053:001 Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the + LORD revealed? + +23:053:002 For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a + root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and + when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should + desire him. + +23:053:003 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and + acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from + him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. + +23:053:004 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet + we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. + +23:053:005 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for + our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; + and with his stripes we are healed. + +23:053:006 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one + to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of + us all. + +23:053:007 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his + mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a + sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his + mouth. + +23:053:008 He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall + declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of + the living: for the transgression of my people was he + stricken. + +23:053:009 And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in + his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any + deceit in his mouth. + +23:053:010 Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to + grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he + shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the + pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. + +23:053:011 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be + satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify + many; for he shall bear their iniquities. + +23:053:012 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he + shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured + out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the + transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made + intercession for the transgressors. + +23:054:001 Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into + singing, and cry aloud, thou that didst not travail with + child: for more are the children of the desolate than the + children of the married wife, saith the LORD. + +23:054:002 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the + curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, + and strengthen thy stakes; + +23:054:003 For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the left; + and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles, and make the desolate + cities to be inhabited. + +23:054:004 Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou + confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt + forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the + reproach of thy widowhood any more. + +23:054:005 For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; + and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole + earth shall he be called. + +23:054:006 For the LORD hath called thee as a woman forsaken and grieved + in spirit, and a wife of youth, when thou wast refused, saith + thy God. + +23:054:007 For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great + mercies will I gather thee. + +23:054:008 In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but + with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the + LORD thy Redeemer. + +23:054:009 For this is as the waters of Noah unto me: for as I have sworn + that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth; so + have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke + thee. + +23:054:010 For 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. + +23:054:011 O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, + behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colours, and lay thy + foundations with sapphires. + +23:054:012 And I will make thy windows of agates, and thy gates of + carbuncles, and all thy borders of pleasant stones. + +23:054:013 And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great + shall be the peace of thy children. + +23:054:014 In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far + from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for + it shall not come near thee. + +23:054:015 Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: + whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for + thy sake. + +23:054:016 Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the + fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and + I have created the waster to destroy. + +23:054:017 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every + tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt + condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and + their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. + +23:055:001 Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he + that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine + and milk without money and without price. + +23:055:002 Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and + your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently + unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul + delight itself in fatness. + +23:055:003 Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall + live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even + the sure mercies of David. + +23:055:004 Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader + and commander to the people. + +23:055:005 Behold, thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not, and + nations that knew not thee shall run unto thee because of the + LORD thy God, and for the Holy One of Israel; for he hath + glorified thee. + +23:055:006 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while + he is near: + +23:055:007 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his + thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have + mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. + +23:055:008 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways + my ways, saith the LORD. + +23:055:009 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways + higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. + +23:055:010 For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and + returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it + bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and + bread to the eater: + +23:055:011 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall + not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I + please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. + +23:055:012 For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the + mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into + singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their + hands. + +23:055:013 Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead + of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to + the LORD for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be + cut off. + +23:056:001 Thus saith the LORD, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my + salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be + revealed. + +23:056:002 Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that + layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, + and keepeth his hand from doing any evil. + +23:056:003 Neither let the son of the stranger, that hath joined himself + to the LORD, speak, saying, The LORD hath utterly separated me + from his people: neither let the eunuch say, Behold, I am a + dry tree. + +23:056:004 For thus saith the LORD unto the eunuchs that keep my + sabbaths, and choose the things that please me, and take hold + of my covenant; + +23:056:005 Even unto them will I give in mine house and within my walls a + place and a name better than of sons and of daughters: I will + give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off. + +23:056:006 Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the + LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be + his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from + polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant; + +23:056:007 Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them + joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their + sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house + shall be called an house of prayer for all people. + +23:056:008 The Lord GOD, which gathereth the outcasts of Israel saith, + Yet will I gather others to him, beside those that are + gathered unto him. + +23:056:009 All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, yea, all ye beasts + in the forest. + +23:056:010 His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all + dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to + slumber. + +23:056:011 Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and + they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to + their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter. + +23:056:012 Come ye, say they, I will fetch wine, and we will fill + ourselves with strong drink; and to morrow shall be as this + day, and much more abundant. + +23:057:001 The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and + merciful men are taken away, none considering that the + righteous is taken away from the evil to come. + +23:057:002 He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each + one walking in his uprightness. + +23:057:003 But draw near hither, ye sons of the sorceress, the seed of + the adulterer and the whore. + +23:057:004 Against whom do ye sport yourselves? against whom make ye a + wide mouth, and draw out the tongue? are ye not children of + transgression, a seed of falsehood. + +23:057:005 Enflaming yourselves with idols under every green tree, + slaying the children in the valleys under the clifts of the + rocks? + +23:057:006 Among the smooth stones of the stream is thy portion; they, + they are thy lot: even to them hast thou poured a drink + offering, thou hast offered a meat offering. Should I receive + comfort in these? + +23:057:007 Upon a lofty and high mountain hast thou set thy bed: even + thither wentest thou up to offer sacrifice. + +23:057:008 Behind the doors also and the posts hast thou set up thy + remembrance: for thou hast discovered thyself to another than + me, and art gone up; thou hast enlarged thy bed, and made thee + a covenant with them; thou lovedst their bed where thou sawest + it. + +23:057:009 And thou wentest to the king with ointment, and didst increase + thy perfumes, and didst send thy messengers far off, and didst + debase thyself even unto hell. + +23:057:010 Thou art wearied in the greatness of thy way; yet saidst thou + not, There is no hope: thou hast found the life of thine hand; + therefore thou wast not grieved. + +23:057:011 And of whom hast thou been afraid or feared, that thou hast + lied, and hast not remembered me, nor laid it to thy heart? + have not I held my peace even of old, and thou fearest me not? + +23:057:012 I will declare thy righteousness, and thy works; for they + shall not profit thee. + +23:057:013 When thou criest, let thy companies deliver thee; but the wind + shall carry them all away; vanity shall take them: but he that + putteth his trust in me shall possess the land, and shall + inherit my holy mountain; + +23:057:014 And shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take + up the stumblingblock out of the way of my people. + +23:057:015 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth + eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy + place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, + to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of + the contrite ones. + +23:057:016 For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always + wroth: for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls + which I have made. + +23:057:017 For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote + him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the + way of his heart. + +23:057:018 I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, + and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners. + +23:057:019 I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is + far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will + heal him. + +23:057:020 But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, + whose waters cast up mire and dirt. + +23:057:021 There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked. + +23:058:001 Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and + shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob + their sins. + +23:058:002 Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways, as a + nation that did righteousness, and forsook not the ordinance + of their God: they ask of me the ordinances of justice; they + take delight in approaching to God. + +23:058:003 Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? + wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no + knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, + and exact all your labours. + +23:058:004 Behold, ye fast for strife and debate, and to smite with the + fist of wickedness: ye shall not fast as ye do this day, to + make your voice to be heard on high. + +23:058:005 Is it such a fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to + afflict his soul? is it to bow down his head as a bulrush, and + to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? wilt thou call this a + fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD? + +23:058:006 Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of + wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the + oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? + +23:058:007 Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring + the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the + naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself + from thine own flesh? + +23:058:008 Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine + health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness + shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy + rereward. + +23:058:009 Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shalt + cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the + midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and + speaking vanity; + +23:058:010 And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the + afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and + thy darkness be as the noon day: + +23:058:011 And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy + soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be + like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose + waters fail not. + +23:058:012 And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste + places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many + generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the + breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in. + +23:058:013 If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy + pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the + holy of the LORD, honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing + thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking + thine own words: + +23:058:014 Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause + thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee + with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the + LORD hath spoken it. + +23:059:001 Behold, the LORD's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; + neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: + +23:059:002 But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, + and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not + hear. + +23:059:003 For your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with + iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, your tongue hath + muttered perverseness. + +23:059:004 None calleth for justice, nor any pleadeth for truth: they + trust in vanity, and speak lies; they conceive mischief, and + bring forth iniquity. + +23:059:005 They hatch cockatrice' eggs, and weave the spider's web: he + that eateth of their eggs dieth, and that which is crushed + breaketh out into a viper. + +23:059:006 Their webs shall not become garments, neither shall they cover + themselves with their works: their works are works of + iniquity, and the act of violence is in their hands. + +23:059:007 Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent + blood: their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity; wasting and + destruction are in their paths. + +23:059:008 The way of peace they know not; and there is no judgment in + their goings: they have made them crooked paths: whosoever + goeth therein shall not know peace. + +23:059:009 Therefore is judgment far from us, neither doth justice + overtake us: we wait for light, but behold obscurity; for + brightness, but we walk in darkness. + +23:059:010 We grope for the wall like the blind, and we grope as if we + had no eyes: we stumble at noon day as in the night; we are in + desolate places as dead men. + +23:059:011 We roar all like bears, and mourn sore like doves: we look for + judgment, but there is none; for salvation, but it is far off + from us. + +23:059:012 For our transgressions are multiplied before thee, and our + sins testify against us: for our transgressions are with us; + and as for our iniquities, we know them; + +23:059:013 In transgressing and lying against the LORD, and departing + away from our God, speaking oppression and revolt, conceiving + and uttering from the heart words of falsehood. + +23:059:014 And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth + afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot + enter. + +23:059:015 Yea, truth faileth; and he that departeth from evil maketh + himself a prey: and the LORD saw it, and it displeased him + that there was no judgment. + +23:059:016 And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was + no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; + and his righteousness, it sustained him. + +23:059:017 For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of + salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of + vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloak. + +23:059:018 According to their deeds, accordingly he will repay, fury to + his adversaries, recompence to his enemies; to the islands he + will repay recompence. + +23:059:019 So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his + glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in + like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard + against him. + +23:059:020 And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn + from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD. + +23:059:021 As for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the LORD; My + spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy + mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth + of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed, saith + the LORD, from henceforth and for ever. + +23:060:001 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD + is risen upon thee. + +23:060:002 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross + darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and + his glory shall be seen upon thee. + +23:060:003 And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the + brightness of thy rising. + +23:060:004 Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: all they gather + themselves together, they come to thee: thy sons shall come + from far, and thy daughters shall be nursed at thy side. + +23:060:005 Then thou shalt see, and flow together, and thine heart shall + fear, and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall + be converted unto thee, the forces of the Gentiles shall come + unto thee. + +23:060:006 The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of + Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall + bring gold and incense; and they shall shew forth the praises + of the LORD. + +23:060:007 All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, + the rams of Nebaioth shall minister unto thee: they shall come + up with acceptance on mine altar, and I will glorify the house + of my glory. + +23:060:008 Who are these that fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their + windows? + +23:060:009 Surely the isles shall wait for me, and the ships of Tarshish + first, to bring thy sons from far, their silver and their gold + with them, unto the name of the LORD thy God, and to the Holy + One of Israel, because he hath glorified thee. + +23:060:010 And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their + kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, + but in my favour have I had mercy on thee. + +23:060:011 Therefore thy gates shall be open continually; they shall not + be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the forces + of the Gentiles, and that their kings may be brought. + +23:060:012 For the nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall + perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted. + +23:060:013 The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, the fir tree, the + pine tree, and the box together, to beautify the place of my + sanctuary; and I will make the place of my feet glorious. + +23:060:014 The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending + unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow + themselves down at the soles of thy feet; and they shall call + thee; The city of the LORD, The Zion of the Holy One of + Israel. + +23:060:015 Whereas thou has been forsaken and hated, so that no man went + through thee, I will make thee an eternal excellency, a joy of + many generations. + +23:060:016 Thou shalt also suck the milk of the Gentiles, and shalt suck + the breast of kings: and thou shalt know that I the LORD am + thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob. + +23:060:017 For brass I will bring gold, and for iron I will bring silver, + and for wood brass, and for stones iron: I will also make thy + officers peace, and thine exactors righteousness. + +23:060:018 Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor + destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls + Salvation, and thy gates Praise. + +23:060:019 The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for + brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD + shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy + glory. + +23:060:020 Thy sun shall no more go down; neither shall thy moon withdraw + itself: for the LORD shall be thine everlasting light, and the + days of thy mourning shall be ended. + +23:060:021 Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the + land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my + hands, that I may be glorified. + +23:060:022 A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong + nation: I the LORD will hasten it in his time. + +23:061:001 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath + anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent + me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the + captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are + bound; + +23:061:002 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of + vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; + +23:061:003 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. + +23:061:004 And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the + former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, + the desolations of many generations. + +23:061:005 And strangers shall stand and feed your flocks, and the sons + of the alien shall be your plowmen and your vinedressers. + +23:061:006 But ye shall be named the Priests of the LORD: men shall call + you the Ministers of our God: ye shall eat the riches of the + Gentiles, and in their glory shall ye boast yourselves. + +23:061:007 For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they + shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they + shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them. + +23:061:008 For I the LORD love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt + offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will + make an everlasting covenant with them. + +23:061:009 And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their + offspring among the people: all that see them shall + acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the LORD hath + blessed. + +23:061:010 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in + my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, + he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a + bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride + adorneth herself with her jewels. + +23:061:011 For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden + causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; so the + Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth + before all the nations. + +23:062:001 For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's + sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth + as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that + burneth. + +23:062:002 And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings + thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the + mouth of the LORD shall name. + +23:062:003 Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, + and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God. + +23:062:004 Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land + any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called + Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in + thee, and thy land shall be married. + +23:062:005 For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry + thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall + thy God rejoice over thee. + +23:062:006 I 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, + +23:062:007 And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make + Jerusalem a praise in the earth. + +23:062:008 The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his + strength, Surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat for + thine enemies; and the sons of the stranger shall not drink + thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured: + +23:062:009 But they that have gathered it shall eat it, and praise the + LORD; and they that have brought it together shall drink it in + the courts of my holiness. + +23:062:010 Go through, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the + people; cast up, cast up the highway; gather out the stones; + lift up a standard for the people. + +23:062:011 Behold, the LORD hath proclaimed unto the end of the world, + Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh; + behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him. + +23:062:012 And they shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the + LORD: and thou shalt be called, Sought out, A city not + forsaken. + +23:063:001 Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from + Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in + the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, + mighty to save. + +23:063:002 Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like + him that treadeth in the winefat? + +23:063:003 I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there + was none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and + trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled + upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment. + +23:063:004 For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my + redeemed is come. + +23:063:005 And I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that + there was none to uphold: therefore mine own arm brought + salvation unto me; and my fury, it upheld me. + +23:063:006 And I will tread down the people in mine anger, and make them + drunk in my fury, and I will bring down their strength to the + earth. + +23:063:007 I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, and the + praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD hath + bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of + Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his + mercies, and according to the multitude of his + lovingkindnesses. + +23:063:008 For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not + lie: so he was their Saviour. + +23:063:009 In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his + presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed + them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old. + +23:063:010 But they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore he was + turned to be their enemy, and he fought against them. + +23:063:011 Then he remembered the days of old, Moses, and his people, + saying, Where is he that brought them up out of the sea with + the shepherd of his flock? where is he that put his holy + Spirit within him? + +23:063:012 That led them by the right hand of Moses with his glorious + arm, dividing the water before them, to make himself an + everlasting name? + +23:063:013 That led them through the deep, as an horse in the wilderness, + that they should not stumble? + +23:063:014 As a beast goeth down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD + caused him to rest: so didst thou lead thy people, to make + thyself a glorious name. + +23:063:015 Look down from heaven, and behold from the habitation of thy + holiness and of thy glory: where is thy zeal and thy strength, + the sounding of thy bowels and of thy mercies toward me? are + they restrained? + +23:063:016 Doubtless thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of + us, and Israel acknowledge us not: thou, O LORD, art our + father, our redeemer; thy name is from everlasting. + +23:063:017 O LORD, why hast thou made us to err from thy ways, and + hardened our heart from thy fear? Return for thy servants' + sake, the tribes of thine inheritance. + +23:063:018 The people of thy holiness have possessed it but a little + while: our adversaries have trodden down thy sanctuary. + +23:063:019 We are thine: thou never barest rule over them; they were not + called by thy name. + +23:064:001 Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest + come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence, + +23:064:002 As when the melting fire burneth, the fire causeth the waters + to boil, to make thy name known to thine adversaries, that the + nations may tremble at thy presence! + +23:064:003 When thou didst terrible things which we looked not for, thou + camest down, the mountains flowed down at thy presence. + +23:064:004 For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor + perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside + thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him. + +23:064:005 Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, + those that remember thee in thy ways: behold, thou art wroth; + for we have sinned: in those is continuance, and we shall be + saved. + +23:064:006 But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our + righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a + leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. + +23:064:007 And there is none that calleth upon thy name, that stirreth up + himself to take hold of thee: for thou hast hid thy face from + us, and hast consumed us, because of our iniquities. + +23:064:008 But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and + thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand. + +23:064:009 Be not wroth very sore, O LORD, neither remember iniquity for + ever: behold, see, we beseech thee, we are all thy people. + +23:064:010 Thy holy cities are a wilderness, Zion is a wilderness, + Jerusalem a desolation. + +23:064:011 Our holy and our beautiful house, where our fathers praised + thee, is burned up with fire: and all our pleasant things are + laid waste. + +23:064:012 Wilt thou refrain thyself for these things, O LORD? wilt thou + hold thy peace, and afflict us very sore? + +23:065:001 I am sought of them that asked not for me; I am found of them + that sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a + nation that was not called by my name. + +23:065:002 I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious + people, which walketh in a way that was not good, after their + own thoughts; + +23:065:003 A people that provoketh me to anger continually to my face; + that sacrificeth in gardens, and burneth incense upon altars + of brick; + +23:065:004 Which remain among the graves, and lodge in the monuments, + which eat swine's flesh, and broth of abominable things is in + their vessels; + +23:065:005 Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am + holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that + burneth all the day. + +23:065:006 Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but + will recompense, even recompense into their bosom, + +23:065:007 Your iniquities, and the iniquities of your fathers together, + saith the LORD, which have burned incense upon the mountains, + and blasphemed me upon the hills: therefore will I measure + their former work into their bosom. + +23:065:008 Thus saith the LORD, As the new wine is found in the cluster, + and one saith, Destroy it not; for a blessing is in it: so + will I do for my servants' sakes, that I may not destroy them + all. + +23:065:009 And I will bring forth a seed out of Jacob, and out of Judah + an inheritor of my mountains: and mine elect shall inherit it, + and my servants shall dwell there. + +23:065:010 And Sharon shall be a fold of flocks, and the valley of Achor + a place for the herds to lie down in, for my people that have + sought me. + +23:065:011 But ye are they that forsake the LORD, that forget my holy + mountain, that prepare a table for that troop, and that + furnish the drink offering unto that number. + +23:065:012 Therefore will I number you to the sword, and ye shall all bow + down to the slaughter: because when I called, ye did not + answer; when I spake, ye did not hear; but did evil before + mine eyes, and did choose that wherein I delighted not. + +23:065:013 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, my servants shall + eat, but ye shall be hungry: behold, my servants shall drink, + but ye shall be thirsty: behold, my servants shall rejoice, + but ye shall be ashamed: + +23:065:014 Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall + cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of + spirit. + +23:065:015 And ye shall leave your name for a curse unto my chosen: for + the Lord GOD shall slay thee, and call his servants by another + name: + +23:065:016 That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself + in the God of truth; and he that sweareth in the earth shall + swear by the God of truth; because the former troubles are + forgotten, and because they are hid from mine eyes. + +23:065:017 For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the + former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. + +23:065:018 But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: + for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a + joy. + +23:065:019 And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people: and the + voice of weeping shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice + of crying. + +23:065:020 There shall be no more thence an infant of days, nor an old + man that hath not filled his days: for the child shall die an + hundred years old; but the sinner being an hundred years old + shall be accursed. + +23:065:021 And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall + plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them. + +23:065:022 They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not + plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree are the days + of my people, and mine elect shall long enjoy the work of + their hands. + +23:065:023 They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; + for they are the seed of the blessed of the LORD, and their + offspring with them. + +23:065:024 And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will + answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. + +23:065:025 The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall + eat straw like the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent's + meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, + saith the LORD. + +23:066:001 Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is + my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and + where is the place of my rest? + +23:066:002 For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things + have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even + to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at + my word. + +23:066:003 He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that + sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog's neck; he that + offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine's blood; he that + burneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have + chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their + abominations. + +23:066:004 I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears + upon them; because when I called, none did answer; when I + spake, they did not hear: but they did evil before mine eyes, + and chose that in which I delighted not. + +23:066:005 Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at his word; Your + brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, + said, Let the LORD be glorified: but he shall appear to your + joy, and they shall be ashamed. + +23:066:006 A voice of noise from the city, a voice from the temple, a + voice of the LORD that rendereth recompence to his enemies. + +23:066:007 Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, + she was delivered of a man child. + +23:066:008 Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall + the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation + be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought + forth her children. + +23:066:009 Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? + saith the LORD: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the + womb? saith thy God. + +23:066:010 Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that + love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her: + +23:066:011 That ye may suck, and be satisfied with the breasts of her + consolations; that ye may milk out, and be delighted with the + abundance of her glory. + +23:066:012 For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will extend peace to her + like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing + stream: then shall ye suck, ye shall be borne upon her sides, + and be dandled upon her knees. + +23:066:013 As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and + ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem. + +23:066:014 And when ye see this, your heart shall rejoice, and your bones + shall flourish like an herb: and the hand of the LORD shall be + known toward his servants, and his indignation toward his + enemies. + +23:066:015 For, behold, the LORD will come with fire, and with his + chariots like a whirlwind, to render his anger with fury, and + his rebuke with flames of fire. + +23:066:016 For by fire and by his sword will the LORD plead with all + flesh: and the slain of the LORD shall be many. + +23:066:017 They that sanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the + gardens behind one tree in the midst, eating swine's flesh, + and the abomination, and the mouse, shall be consumed + together, saith the LORD. + +23:066:018 For I know their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that + I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, + and see my glory. + +23:066:019 And I will set a sign among them, and I will send those that + escape of them unto the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, + that draw the bow, to Tubal, and Javan, to the isles afar off, + that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glory; and + they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles. + +23:066:020 And they shall bring all your brethren for an offering unto + the LORD out of all nations upon horses, and in chariots, and + in litters, and upon mules, and upon swift beasts, to my holy + mountain Jerusalem, saith the LORD, as the children of Israel + bring an offering in a clean vessel into the house of the + LORD. + +23:066:021 And I will also take of them for priests and for Levites, + saith the LORD. + +23:066:022 For as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, + shall remain before me, saith the LORD, so shall your seed and + your name remain. + +23:066:023 And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, + and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to + worship before me, saith the LORD. + +23:066:024 And they shall go forth, and look upon the carcases of the men + that have transgressed against me: for their worm shall not + die, neither shall their fire be quenched; and they shall be + an abhorring unto all flesh. + +Book 24 Jeremiah + +24:001:001 The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests that + were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin: + +24:001:002 To whom the word of the LORD came in the days of Josiah the + son of Amon king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his + reign. + +24:001:003 It came also in the days of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king + of Judah, unto the end of the eleventh year of Zedekiah the + son of Josiah king of Judah, unto the carrying away of + Jerusalem captive in the fifth month. + +24:001:004 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +24:001:005 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou + camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained + thee a prophet unto the nations. + +24:001:006 Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a + child. + +24:001:007 But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou + shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I + command thee thou shalt speak. + +24:001:008 Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver + thee, saith the LORD. + +24:001:009 Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And + the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy + mouth. + +24:001:010 See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the + kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and + to throw down, to build, and to plant. + +24:001:011 Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, + what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree. + +24:001:012 Then said the LORD unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will + hasten my word to perform it. + +24:001:013 And the word of the LORD came unto me the second time, saying, + What seest thou? And I said, I see a seething pot; and the + face thereof is toward the north. + +24:001:014 Then the LORD said unto me, Out of the north an evil shall + break forth upon all the inhabitants of the land. + +24:001:015 For, lo, I will call all the families of the kingdoms of the + north, saith the LORD; and they shall come, and they shall set + every one his throne at the entering of the gates of + Jerusalem, and against all the walls thereof round about, and + against all the cities of Judah. + +24:001:016 And I will utter my judgments against them touching all their + wickedness, who have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto + other gods, and worshipped the works of their own hands. + +24:001:017 Thou therefore gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak unto + them all that I command thee: be not dismayed at their faces, + lest I confound thee before them. + +24:001:018 For, behold, I have made thee this day a defenced city, and an + iron pillar, and brasen walls against the whole land, against + the kings of Judah, against the princes thereof, against the + priests thereof, and against the people of the land. + +24:001:019 And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail + against thee; for I am with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver + thee. + +24:002:001 Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, + +24:002:002 Go and cry in the ears of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith the + LORD; I remember thee, the kindness of thy youth, the love of + thine espousals, when thou wentest after me in the wilderness, + in a land that was not sown. + +24:002:003 Israel was holiness unto the LORD, and the firstfruits of his + increase: all that devour him shall offend; evil shall come + upon them, saith the LORD. + +24:002:004 Hear ye the word of the LORD, O house of Jacob, and all the + families of the house of Israel: + +24:002:005 Thus saith the LORD, What iniquity have your fathers found in + me, that they are gone far from me, and have walked after + vanity, and are become vain? + +24:002:006 Neither said they, Where is the LORD that brought us up out of + the land of Egypt, that led us through the wilderness, through + a land of deserts and of pits, through a land of drought, and + of the shadow of death, through a land that no man passed + through, and where no man dwelt? + +24:002:007 And I brought you into a plentiful country, to eat the fruit + thereof and the goodness thereof; but when ye entered, ye + defiled my land, and made mine heritage an abomination. + +24:002:008 The priests said not, Where is the LORD? and they that handle + the law knew me not: the pastors also transgressed against me, + and the prophets prophesied by Baal, and walked after things + that do not profit. + +24:002:009 Wherefore I will yet plead with you, saith the LORD, and with + your children's children will I plead. + +24:002:010 For pass over the isles of Chittim, and see; and send unto + Kedar, and consider diligently, and see if there be such a + thing. + +24:002:011 Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? but + my people have changed their glory for that which doth not + profit. + +24:002:012 Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid, + be ye very desolate, saith the LORD. + +24:002:013 For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me + the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, + broken cisterns, that can hold no water. + +24:002:014 Is Israel a servant? is he a homeborn slave? why is he + spoiled? + +24:002:015 The young lions roared upon him, and yelled, and they made his + land waste: his cities are burned without inhabitant. + +24:002:016 Also the children of Noph and Tahapanes have broken the crown + of thy head. + +24:002:017 Hast thou not procured this unto thyself, in that thou hast + forsaken the LORD thy God, when he led thee by the way? + +24:002:018 And now what hast thou to do in the way of Egypt, to drink the + waters of Sihor? or what hast thou to do in the way of + Assyria, to drink the waters of the river? + +24:002:019 Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings + shall reprove thee: know therefore and see that it is an evil + thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, + and that my fear is not in thee, saith the Lord GOD of hosts. + +24:002:020 For of old time I have broken thy yoke, and burst thy bands; + and thou saidst, I will not transgress; when upon every high + hill and under every green tree thou wanderest, playing the + harlot. + +24:002:021 Yet I had planted thee a noble vine, wholly a right seed: how + then art thou turned into the degenerate plant of a strange + vine unto me? + +24:002:022 For though thou wash thee with nitre, and take thee much soap, + yet thine iniquity is marked before me, saith the Lord GOD. + +24:002:023 How canst thou say, I am not polluted, I have not gone after + Baalim? see thy way in the valley, know what thou hast done: + thou art a swift dromedary traversing her ways; + +24:002:024 A wild ass used to the wilderness, that snuffeth up the wind + at her pleasure; in her occasion who can turn her away? all + they that seek her will not weary themselves; in her month + they shall find her. + +24:002:025 Withhold thy foot from being unshod, and thy throat from + thirst: but thou saidst, There is no hope: no; for I have + loved strangers, and after them will I go. + +24:002:026 As the thief is ashamed when he is found, so is the house of + Israel ashamed; they, their kings, their princes, and their + priests, and their prophets. + +24:002:027 Saying to a stock, Thou art my father; and to a stone, Thou + hast brought me forth: for they have turned their back unto + me, and not their face: but in the time of their trouble they + will say, Arise, and save us. + +24:002:028 But where are thy gods that thou hast made thee? let them + arise, if they can save thee in the time of thy trouble: for + according to the number of thy cities are thy gods, O Judah. + +24:002:029 Wherefore will ye plead with me? ye all have transgressed + against me, saith the LORD. + +24:002:030 In vain have I smitten your children; they received no + correction: your own sword hath devoured your prophets, like a + destroying lion. + +24:002:031 O generation, see ye the word of the LORD. Have I been a + wilderness unto Israel? a land of darkness? wherefore say my + people, We are lords; we will come no more unto thee? + +24:002:032 Can a maid forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? yet my + people have forgotten me days without number. + +24:002:033 Why trimmest thou thy way to seek love? therefore hast thou + also taught the wicked ones thy ways. + +24:002:034 Also in thy skirts is found the blood of the souls of the poor + innocents: I have not found it by secret search, but upon all + these. + +24:002:035 Yet thou sayest, Because I am innocent, surely his anger shall + turn from me. Behold, I will plead with thee, because thou + sayest, I have not sinned. + +24:002:036 Why gaddest thou about so much to change thy way? thou also + shalt be ashamed of Egypt, as thou wast ashamed of Assyria. + +24:002:037 Yea, thou shalt go forth from him, and thine hands upon thine + head: for the LORD hath rejected thy confidences, and thou + shalt not prosper in them. + +24:003:001 They say, If a man put away his wife, and she go from him, and + become another man's, shall he return unto her again? shall + not that land be greatly polluted? but thou hast played the + harlot with many lovers; yet return again to me, saith the + LORD. + +24:003:002 Lift up thine eyes unto the high places, and see where thou + hast not been lien with. In the ways hast thou sat for them, + as the Arabian in the wilderness; and thou hast polluted the + land with thy whoredoms and with thy wickedness. + +24:003:003 Therefore the showers have been withholden, and there hath + been no latter rain; and thou hadst a whore's forehead, thou + refusedst to be ashamed. + +24:003:004 Wilt thou not from this time cry unto me, My father, thou art + the guide of my youth? + +24:003:005 Will he reserve his anger for ever? will he keep it to the + end? Behold, thou hast spoken and done evil things as thou + couldest. + +24:003:006 The LORD said also unto me in the days of Josiah the king, + Hast thou seen that which backsliding Israel hath done? she is + gone up upon every high mountain and under every green tree, + and there hath played the harlot. + +24:003:007 And I said after she had done all these things, Turn thou unto + me. But she returned not. And her treacherous sister Judah saw + it. + +24:003:008 And I saw, when for all the causes whereby backsliding Israel + committed adultery I had put her away, and given her a bill of + divorce; yet her treacherous sister Judah feared not, but went + and played the harlot also. + +24:003:009 And it came to pass through the lightness of her whoredom, + that she defiled the land, and committed adultery with stones + and with stocks. + +24:003:010 And yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah hath not + turned unto me with her whole heart, but feignedly, saith the + LORD. + +24:003:011 And the LORD said unto me, The backsliding Israel hath + justified herself more than treacherous Judah. + +24:003:012 Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, + thou backsliding Israel, saith the LORD; and I will not cause + mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merciful, saith the + LORD, and I will not keep anger for ever. + +24:003:013 Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed + against the LORD thy God, and hast scattered thy ways to the + strangers under every green tree, and ye have not obeyed my + voice, saith the LORD. + +24:003:014 Turn, O backsliding children, saith the LORD; for I am married + unto you: and I will take you one of a city, and two of a + family, and I will bring you to Zion: + +24:003:015 And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which + shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. + +24:003:016 And it shall come to pass, when ye be multiplied and increased + in the land, in those days, saith the LORD, they shall say no + more, The ark of the covenant of the LORD: neither shall it + come to mind: neither shall they remember it; neither shall + they visit it; neither shall that be done any more. + +24:003:017 At that time they shall call Jerusalem the throne of the LORD; + and all the nations shall be gathered unto it, to the name of + the LORD, to Jerusalem: neither shall they walk any more after + the imagination of their evil heart. + +24:003:018 In those days the house of Judah shall walk with the house of + Israel, and they shall come together out of the land of the + north to the land that I have given for an inheritance unto + your fathers. + +24:003:019 But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give + thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of + nations? and I said, Thou shalt call me, My father; and shalt + not turn away from me. + +24:003:020 Surely as a wife treacherously departeth from her husband, so + have ye dealt treacherously with me, O house of Israel, saith + the LORD. + +24:003:021 A voice was heard upon the high places, weeping and + supplications of the children of Israel: for they have + perverted their way, and they have forgotten the LORD their + God. + +24:003:022 Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your + backslidings. Behold, we come unto thee; for thou art the LORD + our God. + +24:003:023 Truly in vain is salvation hoped for from the hills, and from + the multitude of mountains: truly in the LORD our God is the + salvation of Israel. + +24:003:024 For shame hath devoured the labour of our fathers from our + youth; their flocks and their herds, their sons and their + daughters. + +24:003:025 We lie down in our shame, and our confusion covereth us: for + we have sinned against the LORD our God, we and our fathers, + from our youth even unto this day, and have not obeyed the + voice of the LORD our God. + +24:004:001 If thou wilt return, O Israel, saith the LORD, return unto me: + and if thou wilt put away thine abominations out of my sight, + then shalt thou not remove. + +24:004:002 And thou shalt swear, The LORD liveth, in truth, in judgment, + and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves + in him, and in him shall they glory. + +24:004:003 For thus saith the LORD to the men of Judah and Jerusalem, + Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns. + +24:004:004 Circumcise yourselves to the LORD, and take away the foreskins + of your heart, ye men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem: + lest my fury come forth like fire, and burn that none can + quench it, because of the evil of your doings. + +24:004:005 Declare ye in Judah, and publish in Jerusalem; and say, Blow + ye the trumpet in the land: cry, gather together, and say, + Assemble yourselves, and let us go into the defenced cities. + +24:004:006 Set up the standard toward Zion: retire, stay not: for I will + bring evil from the north, and a great destruction. + +24:004:007 The lion is come up from his thicket, and the destroyer of the + Gentiles is on his way; he is gone forth from his place to + make thy land desolate; and thy cities shall be laid waste, + without an inhabitant. + +24:004:008 For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl: for the + fierce anger of the LORD is not turned back from us. + +24:004:009 And it shall come to pass at that day, saith the LORD, that + the heart of the king shall perish, and the heart of the + princes; and the priests shall be astonished, and the prophets + shall wonder. + +24:004:010 Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! surely thou hast greatly deceived + this people and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall have peace; + whereas the sword reacheth unto the soul. + +24:004:011 At that time shall it be said to this people and to Jerusalem, + A dry wind of the high places in the wilderness toward the + daughter of my people, not to fan, nor to cleanse, + +24:004:012 Even a full wind from those places shall come unto me: now + also will I give sentence against them. + +24:004:013 Behold, he shall come up as clouds, and his chariots shall be + as a whirlwind: his horses are swifter than eagles. Woe unto + us! for we are spoiled. + +24:004:014 O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou + mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within + thee? + +24:004:015 For a voice declareth from Dan, and publisheth affliction from + mount Ephraim. + +24:004:016 Make ye mention to the nations; behold, publish against + Jerusalem, that watchers come from a far country, and give out + their voice against the cities of Judah. + +24:004:017 As keepers of a field, are they against her round about; + because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the LORD. + +24:004:018 Thy way and thy doings have procured these things unto thee; + this is thy wickedness, because it is bitter, because it + reacheth unto thine heart. + +24:004:019 My bowels, my bowels! I am pained at my very heart; my heart + maketh a noise in me; I cannot hold my peace, because thou + hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of + war. + +24:004:020 Destruction upon destruction is cried; for the whole land is + spoiled: suddenly are my tents spoiled, and my curtains in a + moment. + +24:004:021 How long shall I see the standard, and hear the sound of the + trumpet? + +24:004:022 For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are + sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are + wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge. + +24:004:023 I beheld the earth, and, lo, it was without form, and void; + and the heavens, and they had no light. + +24:004:024 I beheld the mountains, and, lo, they trembled, and all the + hills moved lightly. + +24:004:025 I beheld, and, lo, there was no man, and all the birds of the + heavens were fled. + +24:004:026 I beheld, and, lo, the fruitful place was a wilderness, and + all the cities thereof were broken down at the presence of the + LORD, and by his fierce anger. + +24:004:027 For thus hath the LORD said, The whole land shall be desolate; + yet will I not make a full end. + +24:004:028 For this shall the earth mourn, and the heavens above be + black; because I have spoken it, I have purposed it, and will + not repent, neither will I turn back from it. + +24:004:029 The whole city shall flee for the noise of the horsemen and + bowmen; they shall go into thickets, and climb up upon the + rocks: every city shall be forsaken, and not a man dwell + therein. + +24:004:030 And when thou art spoiled, what wilt thou do? Though thou + clothest thyself with crimson, though thou deckest thee with + ornaments of gold, though thou rentest thy face with painting, + in vain shalt thou make thyself fair; thy lovers will despise + thee, they will seek thy life. + +24:004:031 For I have heard a voice as of a woman in travail, and the + anguish as of her that bringeth forth her first child, the + voice of the daughter of Zion, that bewaileth herself, that + spreadeth her hands, saying, Woe is me now! for my soul is + wearied because of murderers. + +24:005:001 Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see + now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can + find a man, if there be any that executeth judgment, that + seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it. + +24:005:002 And though they say, The LORD liveth; surely they swear + falsely. + +24:005:003 O LORD, are not thine eyes upon the truth? thou hast stricken + them, but they have not grieved; thou hast consumed them, but + they have refused to receive correction: they have made their + faces harder than a rock; they have refused to return. + +24:005:004 Therefore I said, Surely these are poor; they are foolish: for + they know not the way of the LORD, nor the judgment of their + God. + +24:005:005 I will get me unto the great men, and will speak unto them; + for they have known the way of the LORD, and the judgment of + their God: but these have altogether broken the yoke, and + burst the bonds. + +24:005:006 Wherefore a lion out of the forest shall slay them, and a wolf + of the evenings shall spoil them, a leopard shall watch over + their cities: every one that goeth out thence shall be torn in + pieces: because their transgressions are many, and their + backslidings are increased. + +24:005:007 How shall I pardon thee for this? thy children have forsaken + me, and sworn by them that are no gods: when I had fed them to + the full, they then committed adultery, and assembled + themselves by troops in the harlots' houses. + +24:005:008 They were as fed horses in the morning: every one neighed + after his neighbour's wife. + +24:005:009 Shall I not visit for these things? saith the LORD: and shall + not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this? + +24:005:010 Go ye up upon her walls, and destroy; but make not a full end: + take away her battlements; for they are not the LORD's. + +24:005:011 For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very + treacherously against me, saith the LORD. + +24:005:012 They have belied the LORD, and said, It is not he; neither + shall evil come upon us; neither shall we see sword nor + famine: + +24:005:013 And the prophets shall become wind, and the word is not in + them: thus shall it be done unto them. + +24:005:014 Wherefore thus saith the LORD God of hosts, Because ye speak + this word, behold, I will make my words in thy mouth fire, and + this people wood, and it shall devour them. + +24:005:015 Lo, I will bring a nation upon you from far, O house of + Israel, saith the LORD: it is a mighty nation, it is an + ancient nation, a nation whose language thou knowest not, + neither understandest what they say. + +24:005:016 Their quiver is as an open sepulchre, they are all mighty men. + +24:005:017 And they shall eat up thine harvest, and thy bread, which thy + sons and thy daughters should eat: they shall eat up thy + flocks and thine herds: they shall eat up thy vines and thy + fig trees: they shall impoverish thy fenced cities, wherein + thou trustedst, with the sword. + +24:005:018 Nevertheless in those days, saith the LORD, I will not make a + full end with you. + +24:005:019 And it shall come to pass, when ye shall say, Wherefore doeth + the LORD our God all these things unto us? then shalt thou + answer them, Like as ye have forsaken me, and served strange + gods in your land, so shall ye serve strangers in a land that + is not your's. + +24:005:020 Declare this in the house of Jacob, and publish it in Judah, + saying, + +24:005:021 Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; + which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not: + +24:005:022 Fear ye not me? saith the LORD: will ye not tremble at my + presence, which have placed the sand for the bound of the sea + by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it: and though the + waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; + though they roar, yet can they not pass over it? + +24:005:023 But this people hath a revolting and a rebellious heart; they + are revolted and gone. + +24:005:024 Neither say they in their heart, Let us now fear the LORD our + God, that giveth rain, both the former and the latter, in his + season: he reserveth unto us the appointed weeks of the + harvest. + +24:005:025 Your iniquities have turned away these things, and your sins + have withholden good things from you. + +24:005:026 For among my people are found wicked men: they lay wait, as he + that setteth snares; they set a trap, they catch men. + +24:005:027 As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of + deceit: therefore they are become great, and waxen rich. + +24:005:028 They are waxen fat, they shine: yea, they overpass the deeds + of the wicked: they judge not the cause, the cause of the + fatherless, yet they prosper; and the right of the needy do + they not judge. + +24:005:029 Shall I not visit for these things? saith the LORD: shall not + my soul be avenged on such a nation as this? + +24:005:030 A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land; + +24:005:031 The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by + their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will + ye do in the end thereof? + +24:006:001 O ye children of Benjamin, gather yourselves to flee out of + the midst of Jerusalem, and blow the trumpet in Tekoa, and set + up a sign of fire in Bethhaccerem: for evil appeareth out of + the north, and great destruction. + +24:006:002 I have likened the daughter of Zion to a comely and delicate + woman. + +24:006:003 The shepherds with their flocks shall come unto her; they + shall pitch their tents against her round about; they shall + feed every one in his place. + +24:006:004 Prepare ye war against her; arise, and let us go up at noon. + Woe unto us! for the day goeth away, for the shadows of the + evening are stretched out. + +24:006:005 Arise, and let us go by night, and let us destroy her palaces. + +24:006:006 For thus hath the LORD of hosts said, Hew ye down trees, and + cast a mount against Jerusalem: this is the city to be + visited; she is wholly oppression in the midst of her. + +24:006:007 As a fountain casteth out her waters, so she casteth out her + wickedness: violence and spoil is heard in her; before me + continually is grief and wounds. + +24:006:008 Be thou instructed, O Jerusalem, lest my soul depart from + thee; lest I make thee desolate, a land not inhabited. + +24:006:009 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, They shall throughly glean the + remnant of Israel as a vine: turn back thine hand as a + grapegatherer into the baskets. + +24:006:010 To whom shall I speak, and give warning, that they may hear? + behold, their ear is uncircumcised, and they cannot hearken: + behold, the word of the LORD is unto them a reproach; they + have no delight in it. + +24:006:011 Therefore I am full of the fury of the LORD; I am weary with + holding in: I will pour it out upon the children abroad, and + upon the assembly of young men together: for even the husband + with the wife shall be taken, the aged with him that is full + of days. + +24:006:012 And their houses shall be turned unto others, with their + fields and wives together: for I will stretch out my hand upon + the inhabitants of the land, saith the LORD. + +24:006:013 For from the least of them even unto the greatest of them + every one is given to covetousness; and from the prophet even + unto the priest every one dealeth falsely. + +24:006:014 They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people + slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace. + +24:006:015 Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, + they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: + therefore they shall fall among them that fall: at the time + that I visit them they shall be cast down, saith the LORD. + +24:006:016 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask + for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, + and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will + not walk therein. + +24:006:017 Also I set watchmen over you, saying, Hearken to the sound of + the trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken. + +24:006:018 Therefore hear, ye nations, and know, O congregation, what is + among them. + +24:006:019 Hear, O earth: behold, I will bring evil upon this people, + even the fruit of their thoughts, because they have not + hearkened unto my words, nor to my law, but rejected it. + +24:006:020 To what purpose cometh there to me incense from Sheba, and the + sweet cane from a far country? your burnt offerings are not + acceptable, nor your sacrifices sweet unto me. + +24:006:021 Therefore thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will lay + stumblingblocks before this people, and the fathers and the + sons together shall fall upon them; the neighbour and his + friend shall perish. + +24:006:022 Thus saith the LORD, Behold, a people cometh from the north + country, and a great nation shall be raised from the sides of + the earth. + +24:006:023 They shall lay hold on bow and spear; they are cruel, and have + no mercy; their voice roareth like the sea; and they ride upon + horses, set in array as men for war against thee, O daughter + of Zion. + +24:006:024 We have heard the fame thereof: our hands wax feeble: anguish + hath taken hold of us, and pain, as of a woman in travail. + +24:006:025 Go not forth into the field, nor walk by the way; for the + sword of the enemy and fear is on every side. + +24:006:026 O daughter of my people, gird thee with sackcloth, and wallow + thyself in ashes: make thee mourning, as for an only son, most + bitter lamentation: for the spoiler shall suddenly come upon + us. + +24:006:027 I have set thee for a tower and a fortress among my people, + that thou mayest know and try their way. + +24:006:028 They are all grievous revolters, walking with slanders: they + are brass and iron; they are all corrupters. + +24:006:029 The bellows are burned, the lead is consumed of the fire; the + founder melteth in vain: for the wicked are not plucked away. + +24:006:030 Reprobate silver shall men call them, because the LORD hath + rejected them. + +24:007:001 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, + +24:007:002 Stand in the gate of the LORD's house, and proclaim there this + word, and say, Hear the word of the LORD, all ye of Judah, + that enter in at these gates to worship the LORD. + +24:007:003 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, Amend your + ways and your doings, and I will cause you to dwell in this + place. + +24:007:004 Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the LORD, + The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, are these. + +24:007:005 For if ye throughly amend your ways and your doings; if ye + throughly execute judgment between a man and his neighbour; + +24:007:006 If ye oppress not the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, + and shed not innocent blood in this place, neither walk after + other gods to your hurt: + +24:007:007 Then will I cause you to dwell in this place, in the land that + I gave to your fathers, for ever and ever. + +24:007:008 Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit. + +24:007:009 Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, + and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods whom ye + know not; + +24:007:010 And come and stand before me in this house, which is called by + my name, and say, We are delivered to do all these + abominations? + +24:007:011 Is this house, which is called by my name, become a den of + robbers in your eyes? Behold, even I have seen it, saith the + LORD. + +24:007:012 But go ye now unto my place which was in Shiloh, where I set + my name at the first, and see what I did to it for the + wickedness of my people Israel. + +24:007:013 And now, because ye have done all these works, saith the LORD, + and I spake unto you, rising up early and speaking, but ye + heard not; and I called you, but ye answered not; + +24:007:014 Therefore will I do unto this house, which is called by my + name, wherein ye trust, and unto the place which I gave to you + and to your fathers, as I have done to Shiloh. + +24:007:015 And I will cast you out of my sight, as I have cast out all + your brethren, even the whole seed of Ephraim. + +24:007:016 Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry + nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I + will not hear thee. + +24:007:017 Seest thou not what they do in the cities of Judah and in the + streets of Jerusalem? + +24:007:018 The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and + the women knead their dough, to make cakes to the queen of + heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto other gods, that + they may provoke me to anger. + +24:007:019 Do they provoke me to anger? saith the LORD: do they not + provoke themselves to the confusion of their own faces? + +24:007:020 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, mine anger and my + fury shall be poured out upon this place, upon man, and upon + beast, and upon the trees of the field, and upon the fruit of + the ground; and it shall burn, and shall not be quenched. + +24:007:021 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Put your + burnt offerings unto your sacrifices, and eat flesh. + +24:007:022 For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the + day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning + burnt offerings or sacrifices: + +24:007:023 But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I + will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in + all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well + unto you. + +24:007:024 But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear, but walked in + the counsels and in the imagination of their evil heart, and + went backward, and not forward. + +24:007:025 Since the day that your fathers came forth out of the land of + Egypt unto this day I have even sent unto you all my servants + the prophets, daily rising up early and sending them: + +24:007:026 Yet they hearkened not unto me, nor inclined their ear, but + hardened their neck: they did worse than their fathers. + +24:007:027 Therefore thou shalt speak all these words unto them; but they + will not hearken to thee: thou shalt also call unto them; but + they will not answer thee. + +24:007:028 But thou shalt say unto them, This is a nation that obeyeth + not the voice of the LORD their God, nor receiveth correction: + truth is perished, and is cut off from their mouth. + +24:007:029 Cut off thine hair, O Jerusalem, and cast it away, and take up + a lamentation on high places; for the LORD hath rejected and + forsaken the generation of his wrath. + +24:007:030 For the children of Judah have done evil in my sight, saith + the LORD: they have set their abominations in the house which + is called by my name, to pollute it. + +24:007:031 And they have built the high places of Tophet, which is in the + valley of the son of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their + daughters in the fire; which I commanded them not, neither + came it into my heart. + +24:007:032 Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that it + shall no more be called Tophet, nor the valley of the son of + Hinnom, but the valley of slaughter: for they shall bury in + Tophet, till there be no place. + +24:007:033 And the carcases of this people shall be meat for the fowls of + the heaven, and for the beasts of the earth; and none shall + fray them away. + +24:007:034 Then will I cause to cease from the cities of Judah, and from + the streets of Jerusalem, the voice of mirth, and the voice of + gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the + bride: for the land shall be desolate. + +24:008:001 At that time, saith the LORD, they shall bring out the bones + of the kings of Judah, and the bones of his princes, and the + bones of the priests, and the bones of the prophets, and the + bones of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, out of their graves: + +24:008:002 And they shall spread them before the sun, and the moon, and + all the host of heaven, whom they have loved, and whom they + have served, and after whom they have walked, and whom they + have sought, and whom they have worshipped: they shall not be + gathered, nor be buried; they shall be for dung upon the face + of the earth. + +24:008:003 And death shall be chosen rather than life by all the residue + of them that remain of this evil family, which remain in all + the places whither I have driven them, saith the LORD of + hosts. + +24:008:004 Moreover thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD; Shall + they fall, and not arise? shall he turn away, and not return? + +24:008:005 Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a + perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to + return. + +24:008:006 I hearkened and heard, but they spake not aright: no man + repented him of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? + every one turned to his course, as the horse rusheth into the + battle. + +24:008:007 Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times; and + the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of + their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the LORD. + +24:008:008 How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with + us? Lo, certainly in vain made he it; the pen of the scribes + is in vain. + +24:008:009 The wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, + they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom is in + them? + +24:008:010 Therefore will I give their wives unto others, and their + fields to them that shall inherit them: for every one from the + least even unto the greatest is given to covetousness, from + the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely. + +24:008:011 For they have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people + slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace. + +24:008:012 Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, + they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: + therefore shall they fall among them that fall: in the time of + their visitation they shall be cast down, saith the LORD. + +24:008:013 I will surely consume them, saith the LORD: there shall be no + grapes on the vine, nor figs on the fig tree, and the leaf + shall fade; and the things that I have given them shall pass + away from them. + +24:008:014 Why do we sit still? assemble yourselves, and let us enter + into the defenced cities, and let us be silent there: for the + LORD our God hath put us to silence, and given us water of + gall to drink, because we have sinned against the LORD. + +24:008:015 We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of + health, and behold trouble! + +24:008:016 The snorting of his horses was heard from Dan: the whole land + trembled at the sound of the neighing of his strong ones; for + they are come, and have devoured the land, and all that is in + it; the city, and those that dwell therein. + +24:008:017 For, behold, I will send serpents, cockatrices, among you, + which will not be charmed, and they shall bite you, saith the + LORD. + +24:008:018 When I would comfort myself against sorrow, my heart is faint + in me. + +24:008:019 Behold the voice of the cry of the daughter of my people + because of them that dwell in a far country: Is not the LORD + in Zion? is not her king in her? Why have they provoked me to + anger with their graven images, and with strange vanities? + +24:008:020 The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not + saved. + +24:008:021 For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt; I am + black; astonishment hath taken hold on me. + +24:008:022 Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? why + then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered? + +24:009:001 Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of + tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the + daughter of my people! + +24:009:002 Oh that I had in the wilderness a lodging place of wayfaring + men; that I might leave my people, and go from them! for they + be all adulterers, an assembly of treacherous men. + +24:009:003 And they bend their tongues like their bow for lies: but they + are not valiant for the truth upon the earth; for they proceed + from evil to evil, and they know not me, saith the LORD. + +24:009:004 Take ye heed every one of his neighbour, and trust ye not in + any brother: for every brother will utterly supplant, and + every neighbour will walk with slanders. + +24:009:005 And they will deceive every one his neighbour, and will not + speak the truth: they have taught their tongue to speak lies, + and weary themselves to commit iniquity. + +24:009:006 Thine habitation is in the midst of deceit; through deceit + they refuse to know me, saith the LORD. + +24:009:007 Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, Behold, I will melt + them, and try them; for how shall I do for the daughter of my + people? + +24:009:008 Their tongue is as an arrow shot out; it speaketh deceit: one + speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in + heart he layeth his wait. + +24:009:009 Shall I not visit them for these things? saith the LORD: shall + not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this? + +24:009:010 For the mountains will I take up a weeping and wailing, and + for the habitations of the wilderness a lamentation, because + they are burned up, so that none can pass through them; + neither can men hear the voice of the cattle; both the fowl of + the heavens and the beast are fled; they are gone. + +24:009:011 And I will make Jerusalem heaps, and a den of dragons; and I + will make the cities of Judah desolate, without an inhabitant. + +24:009:012 Who is the wise man, that may understand this? and who is he + to whom the mouth of the LORD hath spoken, that he may declare + it, for what the land perisheth and is burned up like a + wilderness, that none passeth through? + +24:009:013 And the LORD saith, Because they have forsaken my law which I + set before them, and have not obeyed my voice, neither walked + therein; + +24:009:014 But have walked after the imagination of their own heart, and + after Baalim, which their fathers taught them: + +24:009:015 Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; + Behold, I will feed them, even this people, with wormwood, and + give them water of gall to drink. + +24:009:016 I will scatter them also among the heathen, whom neither they + nor their fathers have known: and I will send a sword after + them, till I have consumed them. + +24:009:017 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Consider ye, and call for the + mourning women, that they may come; and send for cunning + women, that they may come: + +24:009:018 And let them make haste, and take up a wailing for us, that + our eyes may run down with tears, and our eyelids gush out + with waters. + +24:009:019 For a voice of wailing is heard out of Zion, How are we + spoiled! we are greatly confounded, because we have forsaken + the land, because our dwellings have cast us out. + +24:009:020 Yet hear the word of the LORD, O ye women, and let your ear + receive the word of his mouth, and teach your daughters + wailing, and every one her neighbour lamentation. + +24:009:021 For death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our + palaces, to cut off the children from without, and the young + men from the streets. + +24:009:022 Speak, Thus saith the LORD, Even the carcases of men shall + fall as dung upon the open field, and as the handful after the + harvestman, and none shall gather them. + +24:009:023 Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, + neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the + rich man glory in his riches: + +24:009:024 But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth + and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise + lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for + in these things I delight, saith the LORD. + +24:009:025 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will punish all + them which are circumcised with the uncircumcised; + +24:009:026 Egypt, and Judah, and Edom, and the children of Ammon, and + Moab, and all that are in the utmost corners, that dwell in + the wilderness: for all these nations are uncircumcised, and + all the house of Israel are uncircumcised in the heart. + +24:010:001 Hear ye the word which the LORD speaketh unto you, O house of + Israel: + +24:010:002 Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be + not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are + dismayed at them. + +24:010:003 For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree + out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with + the axe. + +24:010:004 They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with + nails and with hammers, that it move not. + +24:010:005 They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must + needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; + for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do + good. + +24:010:006 Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee, O LORD; thou art + great, and thy name is great in might. + +24:010:007 Who would not fear thee, O King of nations? for to thee doth + it appertain: forasmuch as among all the wise men of the + nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like unto + thee. + +24:010:008 But they are altogether brutish and foolish: the stock is a + doctrine of vanities. + +24:010:009 Silver spread into plates is brought from Tarshish, and gold + from Uphaz, the work of the workman, and of the hands of the + founder: blue and purple is their clothing: they are all the + work of cunning men. + +24:010:010 But the LORD is the true God, he is the living God, and an + everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and + the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation. + +24:010:011 Thus shall ye say unto them, The gods that have not made the + heavens and the earth, even they shall perish from the earth, + and from under these heavens. + +24:010:012 He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the + world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his + discretion. + +24:010:013 When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in + the heavens, and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the + ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings with rain, and + bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures. + +24:010:014 Every man is brutish in his knowledge: every founder is + confounded by the graven image: for his molten image is + falsehood, and there is no breath in them. + +24:010:015 They are vanity, and the work of errors: in the time of their + visitation they shall perish. + +24:010:016 The portion of Jacob is not like them: for he is the former of + all things; and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: The LORD + of hosts is his name. + +24:010:017 Gather up thy wares out of the land, O inhabitant of the + fortress. + +24:010:018 For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will sling out the + inhabitants of the land at this once, and will distress them, + that they may find it so. + +24:010:019 Woe is me for my hurt! my wound is grievous; but I said, Truly + this is a grief, and I must bear it. + +24:010:020 My tabernacle is spoiled, and all my cords are broken: my + children are gone forth of me, and they are not: there is none + to stretch forth my tent any more, and to set up my curtains. + +24:010:021 For the pastors are become brutish, and have not sought the + LORD: therefore they shall not prosper, and all their flocks + shall be scattered. + +24:010:022 Behold, the noise of the bruit is come, and a great commotion + out of the north country, to make the cities of Judah + desolate, and a den of dragons. + +24:010:023 O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is + not in man that walketh to direct his steps. + +24:010:024 O LORD, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, + lest thou bring me to nothing. + +24:010:025 Pour out thy fury upon the heathen that know thee not, and + upon the families that call not on thy name: for they have + eaten up Jacob, and devoured him, and consumed him, and have + made his habitation desolate. + +24:011:001 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD saying, + +24:011:002 Hear ye the words of this covenant, and speak unto the men of + Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem; + +24:011:003 And say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel; + Cursed be the man that obeyeth not the words of this covenant, + +24:011:004 Which I commanded your fathers in the day that I brought them + forth out of the land of Egypt, from the iron furnace, saying, + Obey my voice, and do them, according to all which I command + you: so shall ye be my people, and I will be your God: + +24:011:005 That I may perform the oath which I have sworn unto your + fathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as + it is this day. Then answered I, and said, So be it, O LORD. + +24:011:006 Then the LORD said unto me, Proclaim all these words in the + cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, saying, Hear + ye the words of this covenant, and do them. + +24:011:007 For I earnestly protested unto your fathers in the day that I + brought them up out of the land of Egypt, even unto this day, + rising early and protesting, saying, Obey my voice. + +24:011:008 Yet they obeyed not, nor inclined their ear, but walked every + one in the imagination of their evil heart: therefore I will + bring upon them all the words of this covenant, which I + commanded them to do: but they did them not. + +24:011:009 And the LORD said unto me, A conspiracy is found among the men + of Judah, and among the inhabitants of Jerusalem. + +24:011:010 They are turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers, + which refused to hear my words; and they went after other gods + to serve them: the house of Israel and the house of Judah have + broken my covenant which I made with their fathers. + +24:011:011 Therefore thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon + them, which they shall not be able to escape; and though they + shall cry unto me, I will not hearken unto them. + +24:011:012 Then shall the cities of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem + go, and cry unto the gods unto whom they offer incense: but + they shall not save them at all in the time of their trouble. + +24:011:013 For according to the number of thy cities were thy gods, O + Judah; and according to the number of the streets of Jerusalem + have ye set up altars to that shameful thing, even altars to + burn incense unto Baal. + +24:011:014 Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up a cry + or prayer for them: for I will not hear them in the time that + they cry unto me for their trouble. + +24:011:015 What hath my beloved to do in mine house, seeing she hath + wrought lewdness with many, and the holy flesh is passed from + thee? when thou doest evil, then thou rejoicest. + +24:011:016 The LORD called thy name, A green olive tree, fair, and of + goodly fruit: with the noise of a great tumult he hath kindled + fire upon it, and the branches of it are broken. + +24:011:017 For the LORD of hosts, that planted thee, hath pronounced evil + against thee, for the evil of the house of Israel and of the + house of Judah, which they have done against themselves to + provoke me to anger in offering incense unto Baal. + +24:011:018 And the LORD hath given me knowledge of it, and I know it: + then thou shewedst me their doings. + +24:011:019 But I was like a lamb or an ox that is brought to the + slaughter; and I knew not that they had devised devices + against me, saying, Let us destroy the tree with the fruit + thereof, and let us cut him off from the land of the living, + that his name may be no more remembered. + +24:011:020 But, O LORD of hosts, that judgest righteously, that triest + the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for + unto thee have I revealed my cause. + +24:011:021 Therefore thus saith the LORD of the men of Anathoth, that + seek thy life, saying, Prophesy not in the name of the LORD, + that thou die not by our hand: + +24:011:022 Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, Behold, I will punish + them: the young men shall die by the sword; their sons and + their daughters shall die by famine: + +24:011:023 And there shall be no remnant of them: for I will bring evil + upon the men of Anathoth, even the year of their visitation. + +24:012:001 Righteous art thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me + talk with thee of thy judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the + wicked prosper? wherefore are all they happy that deal very + treacherously? + +24:012:002 Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root: they grow, + yea, they bring forth fruit: thou art near in their mouth, and + far from their reins. + +24:012:003 But thou, O LORD, knowest me: thou hast seen me, and tried + mine heart toward thee: pull them out like sheep for the + slaughter, and prepare them for the day of slaughter. + +24:012:004 How long shall the land mourn, and the herbs of every field + wither, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein? the + beasts are consumed, and the birds; because they said, He + shall not see our last end. + +24:012:005 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, + then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of + peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how + wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan? + +24:012:006 For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they + have dealt treacherously with thee; yea, they have called a + multitude after thee: believe them not, though they speak fair + words unto thee. + +24:012:007 I have forsaken mine house, I have left mine heritage; I have + given the dearly beloved of my soul into the hand of her + enemies. + +24:012:008 Mine heritage is unto me as a lion in the forest; it crieth + out against me: therefore have I hated it. + +24:012:009 Mine heritage is unto me as a speckled bird, the birds round + about are against her; come ye, assemble all the beasts of the + field, come to devour. + +24:012:010 Many pastors have destroyed my vineyard, they have trodden my + portion under foot, they have made my pleasant portion a + desolate wilderness. + +24:012:011 They have made it desolate, and being desolate it mourneth + unto me; the whole land is made desolate, because no man + layeth it to heart. + +24:012:012 The spoilers are come upon all high places through the + wilderness: for the sword of the LORD shall devour from the + one end of the land even to the other end of the land: no + flesh shall have peace. + +24:012:013 They have sown wheat, but shall reap thorns: they have put + themselves to pain, but shall not profit: and they shall be + ashamed of your revenues because of the fierce anger of the + LORD. + +24:012:014 Thus saith the LORD against all mine evil neighbours, that + touch the inheritance which I have caused my people Israel to + inherit; Behold, I will pluck them out of their land, and + pluck out the house of Judah from among them. + +24:012:015 And it shall come to pass, after that I have plucked them out + I will return, and have compassion on them, and will bring + them again, every man to his heritage, and every man to his + land. + +24:012:016 And it shall come to pass, if they will diligently learn the + ways of my people, to swear by my name, The LORD liveth; as + they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall they be + built in the midst of my people. + +24:012:017 But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy + that nation, saith the LORD. + +24:013:001 Thus saith the LORD unto me, Go and get thee a linen girdle, + and put it upon thy loins, and put it not in water. + +24:013:002 So I got a girdle according to the word of the LORD, and put + it on my loins. + +24:013:003 And the word of the LORD came unto me the second time, saying, + +24:013:004 Take the girdle that thou hast got, which is upon thy loins, + and arise, go to Euphrates, and hide it there in a hole of the + rock. + +24:013:005 So I went, and hid it by Euphrates, as the LORD commanded me. + +24:013:006 And it came to pass after many days, that the LORD said unto + me, Arise, go to Euphrates, and take the girdle from thence, + which I commanded thee to hide there. + +24:013:007 Then I went to Euphrates, and digged, and took the girdle from + the place where I had hid it: and, behold, the girdle was + marred, it was profitable for nothing. + +24:013:008 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +24:013:009 Thus saith the LORD, After this manner will I mar the pride of + Judah, and the great pride of Jerusalem. + +24:013:010 This evil people, which refuse to hear my words, which walk in + the imagination of their heart, and walk after other gods, to + serve them, and to worship them, shall even be as this girdle, + which is good for nothing. + +24:013:011 For 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. + +24:013:012 Therefore thou shalt speak unto them this word; Thus saith the + LORD God of Israel, Every bottle shall be filled with wine: + and they shall say unto thee, Do we not certainly know that + every bottle shall be filled with wine? + +24:013:013 Then shalt thou say unto them, Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I + will fill all the inhabitants of this land, even the kings + that sit upon David's throne, and the priests, and the + prophets, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, with + drunkenness. + +24:013:014 And I will dash them one against another, even the fathers and + the sons together, saith the LORD: I will not pity, nor spare, + nor have mercy, but destroy them. + +24:013:015 Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken. + +24:013:016 Give glory to the LORD your God, before he cause darkness, and + before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains, and, while + ye look for light, he turn it into the shadow of death, and + make it gross darkness. + +24:013:017 But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret + places for your pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run + down with tears, because the LORD's flock is carried away + captive. + +24:013:018 Say unto the king and to the queen, Humble yourselves, sit + down: for your principalities shall come down, even the crown + of your glory. + +24:013:019 The cities of the south shall be shut up, and none shall open + them: Judah shall be carried away captive all of it, it shall + be wholly carried away captive. + +24:013:020 Lift up your eyes, and behold them that come from the north: + where is the flock that was given thee, thy beautiful flock? + +24:013:021 What wilt thou say when he shall punish thee? for thou hast + taught them to be captains, and as chief over thee: shall not + sorrows take thee, as a woman in travail? + +24:013:022 And if thou say in thine heart, Wherefore come these things + upon me? For the greatness of thine iniquity are thy skirts + discovered, and thy heels made bare. + +24:013:023 Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? + then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil. + +24:013:024 Therefore will I scatter them as the stubble that passeth away + by the wind of the wilderness. + +24:013:025 This is thy lot, the portion of thy measures from me, saith + the LORD; because thou hast forgotten me, and trusted in + falsehood. + +24:013:026 Therefore will I discover thy skirts upon thy face, that thy + shame may appear. + +24:013:027 I have seen thine adulteries, and thy neighings, the lewdness + of thy whoredom, and thine abominations on the hills in the + fields. Woe unto thee, O Jerusalem! wilt thou not be made + clean? when shall it once be? + +24:014:001 The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the + dearth. + +24:014:002 Judah mourneth, and the gates thereof languish; they are black + unto the ground; and the cry of Jerusalem is gone up. + +24:014:003 And their nobles have sent their little ones to the waters: + they came to the pits, and found no water; they returned with + their vessels empty; they were ashamed and confounded, and + covered their heads. + +24:014:004 Because the ground is chapt, for there was no rain in the + earth, the plowmen were ashamed, they covered their heads. + +24:014:005 Yea, the hind also calved in the field, and forsook it, + because there was no grass. + +24:014:006 And the wild asses did stand in the high places, they snuffed + up the wind like dragons; their eyes did fail, because there + was no grass. + +24:014:007 O LORD, though our iniquities testify against us, do thou it + for thy name's sake: for our backslidings are many; we have + sinned against thee. + +24:014:008 O the hope of Israel, the saviour thereof in time of trouble, + why shouldest thou be as a stranger in the land, and as a + wayfaring man that turneth aside to tarry for a night? + +24:014:009 Why shouldest thou be as a man astonied, as a mighty man that + cannot save? yet thou, O LORD, art in the midst of us, and we + are called by thy name; leave us not. + +24:014:010 Thus saith the LORD unto this people, Thus have they loved to + wander, they have not refrained their feet, therefore the LORD + doth not accept them; he will now remember their iniquity, and + visit their sins. + +24:014:011 Then said the LORD unto me, Pray not for this people for their + good. + +24:014:012 When they fast, I will not hear their cry; and when they offer + burnt offering and an oblation, I will not accept them: but I + will consume them by the sword, and by the famine, and by the + pestilence. + +24:014:013 Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, the prophets say unto them, + Ye shall not see the sword, neither shall ye have famine; but + I will give you assured peace in this place. + +24:014:014 Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my + name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither + spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and + divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their + heart. + +24:014:015 Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that + prophesy in my name, and I sent them not, yet they say, Sword + and famine shall not be in this land; By sword and famine + shall those prophets be consumed. + +24:014:016 And the people to whom they prophesy shall be cast out in the + streets of Jerusalem because of the famine and the sword; and + they shall have none to bury them, them, their wives, nor + their sons, nor their daughters: for I will pour their + wickedness upon them. + +24:014:017 Therefore thou shalt say this word unto them; Let mine eyes + run down with tears night and day, and let them not cease: for + the virgin daughter of my people is broken with a great + breach, with a very grievous blow. + +24:014:018 If I go forth into the field, then behold the slain with the + sword! and if I enter into the city, then behold them that are + sick with famine! yea, both the prophet and the priest go + about into a land that they know not. + +24:014:019 Hast thou utterly rejected Judah? hath thy soul lothed Zion? + why hast thou smitten us, and there is no healing for us? we + looked for peace, and there is no good; and for the time of + healing, and behold trouble! + +24:014:020 We acknowledge, O LORD, our wickedness, and the iniquity of + our fathers: for we have sinned against thee. + +24:014:021 Do not abhor us, for thy name's sake, do not disgrace the + throne of thy glory: remember, break not thy covenant with us. + +24:014:022 Are there any among the vanities of the Gentiles that can + cause rain? or can the heavens give showers? art not thou he, + O LORD our God? therefore we will wait upon thee: for thou + hast made all these things. + +24:015:001 Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood + before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people: cast + them out of my sight, and let them go forth. + +24:015:002 And it shall come to pass, if they say unto thee, Whither + shall we go forth? then thou shalt tell them, Thus saith the + LORD; Such as are for death, to death; and such as are for the + sword, to the sword; and such as are for the famine, to the + famine; and such as are for the captivity, to the captivity. + +24:015:003 And I will appoint over them four kinds, saith the LORD: the + sword to slay, and the dogs to tear, and the fowls of the + heaven, and the beasts of the earth, to devour and destroy. + +24:015:004 And I will cause them to be removed into all kingdoms of the + earth, because of Manasseh the son of Hezekiah king of Judah, + for that which he did in Jerusalem. + +24:015:005 For who shall have pity upon thee, O Jerusalem? or who shall + bemoan thee? or who shall go aside to ask how thou doest? + +24:015:006 Thou hast forsaken me, saith the LORD, thou art gone backward: + therefore will I stretch out my hand against thee, and destroy + thee; I am weary with repenting. + +24:015:007 And I will fan them with a fan in the gates of the land; I + will bereave them of children, I will destroy my people since + they return not from their ways. + +24:015:008 Their widows are increased to me above the sand of the seas: I + have brought upon them against the mother of the young men a + spoiler at noonday: I have caused him to fall upon it + suddenly, and terrors upon the city. + +24:015:009 She that hath borne seven languisheth: she hath given up the + ghost; her sun is gone down while it was yet day: she hath + been ashamed and confounded: and the residue of them will I + deliver to the sword before their enemies, saith the LORD. + +24:015:010 Woe is me, my mother, that thou hast borne me a man of strife + and a man of contention to the whole earth! I have neither + lent on usury, nor men have lent to me on usury; yet every one + of them doth curse me. + +24:015:011 The LORD said, Verily it shall be well with thy remnant; + verily I will cause the enemy to entreat thee well in the time + of evil and in the time of affliction. + +24:015:012 Shall iron break the northern iron and the steel? + +24:015:013 Thy substance and thy treasures will I give to the spoil + without price, and that for all thy sins, even in all thy + borders. + +24:015:014 And I will make thee to pass with thine enemies into a land + which thou knowest not: for a fire is kindled in mine anger, + which shall burn upon you. + +24:015:015 O LORD, thou knowest: remember me, and visit me, and revenge + me of my persecutors; take me not away in thy longsuffering: + know that for thy sake I have suffered rebuke. + +24:015:016 Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was + unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called + by thy name, O LORD God of hosts. + +24:015:017 I sat not in the assembly of the mockers, nor rejoiced; I sat + alone because of thy hand: for thou hast filled me with + indignation. + +24:015:018 Why is my pain perpetual, and my wound incurable, which + refuseth to be healed? wilt thou be altogether unto me as a + liar, and as waters that fail? + +24:015:019 Therefore thus saith the LORD, If thou return, then will I + bring thee again, and thou shalt stand before me: and if thou + take forth the precious from the vile, thou shalt be as my + mouth: let them return unto thee; but return not thou unto + them. + +24:015:020 And I will make thee unto this people a fenced brasen wall: + and they shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail + against thee: for I am with thee to save thee and to deliver + thee, saith the LORD. + +24:015:021 And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I + will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible. + +24:016:001 The word of the LORD came also unto me, saying, + +24:016:002 Thou shalt not take thee a wife, neither shalt thou have sons + or daughters in this place. + +24:016:003 For thus saith the LORD concerning the sons and concerning the + daughters that are born in this place, and concerning their + mothers that bare them, and concerning their fathers that + begat them in this land; + +24:016:004 They shall die of grievous deaths; they shall not be lamented; + neither shall they be buried; but they shall be as dung upon + the face of the earth: and they shall be consumed by the + sword, and by famine; and their carcases shall be meat for the + fowls of heaven, and for the beasts of the earth. + +24:016:005 For thus saith the LORD, Enter not into the house of mourning, + neither go to lament nor bemoan them: for I have taken away my + peace from this people, saith the LORD, even lovingkindness + and mercies. + +24:016:006 Both the great and the small shall die in this land: they + shall not be buried, neither shall men lament for them, nor + cut themselves, nor make themselves bald for them: + +24:016:007 Neither shall men tear themselves for them in mourning, to + comfort them for the dead; neither shall men give them the cup + of consolation to drink for their father or for their mother. + +24:016:008 Thou shalt not also go into the house of feasting, to sit with + them to eat and to drink. + +24:016:009 For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I + will cause to cease out of this place in your eyes, and in + your days, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the + voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride. + +24:016:010 And it shall come to pass, when thou shalt shew this people + all these words, and they shall say unto thee, Wherefore hath + the LORD pronounced all this great evil against us? or what is + our iniquity? or what is our sin that we have committed + against the LORD our God? + +24:016:011 Then shalt thou say unto them, Because your fathers have + forsaken me, saith the LORD, and have walked after other gods, + and have served them, and have worshipped them, and have + forsaken me, and have not kept my law; + +24:016:012 And ye have done worse than your fathers; for, behold, ye walk + every one after the imagination of his evil heart, that they + may not hearken unto me: + +24:016:013 Therefore will I cast you out of this land into a land that ye + know not, neither ye nor your fathers; and there shall ye + serve other gods day and night; where I will not shew you + favour. + +24:016:014 Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that it + shall no more be said, The LORD liveth, that brought up the + children of Israel out of the land of Egypt; + +24:016:015 But, The LORD liveth, that brought up the children of Israel + from the land of the north, and from all the lands whither he + had driven them: and I will bring them again into their land + that I gave unto their fathers. + +24:016:016 Behold, I will send for many fishers, saith the LORD, and they + shall fish them; and after will I send for many hunters, and + they shall hunt them from every mountain, and from every hill, + and out of the holes of the rocks. + +24:016:017 For mine eyes are upon all their ways: they are not hid from + my face, neither is their iniquity hid from mine eyes. + +24:016:018 And first I will recompense their iniquity and their sin + double; because they have defiled my land, they have filled + mine inheritance with the carcases of their detestable and + abominable things. + +24:016:019 O LORD, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day + of affliction, the Gentiles shall come unto thee from the ends + of the earth, and shall say, Surely our fathers have inherited + lies, vanity, and things wherein there is no profit. + +24:016:020 Shall a man make gods unto himself, and they are no gods? + +24:016:021 Therefore, behold, I will this once cause them to know, I will + cause them to know mine hand and my might; and they shall know + that my name is The LORD. + +24:017:001 The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron, and with the + point of a diamond: it is graven upon the table of their + heart, and upon the horns of your altars; + +24:017:002 Whilst their children remember their altars and their groves + by the green trees upon the high hills. + +24:017:003 O my mountain in the field, I will give thy substance and all + thy treasures to the spoil, and thy high places for sin, + throughout all thy borders. + +24:017:004 And thou, even thyself, shalt discontinue from thine heritage + that I gave thee; and I will cause thee to serve thine enemies + in the land which thou knowest not: for ye have kindled a fire + in mine anger, which shall burn for ever. + +24:017:005 Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, + and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the + LORD. + +24:017:006 For he shall be like the heath in the desert, and shall not + see when good cometh; but shall inhabit the parched places in + the wilderness, in a salt land and not inhabited. + +24:017:007 Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope + the LORD is. + +24:017:008 For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that + spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when + heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be + careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from + yielding fruit. + +24:017:009 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately + wicked: who can know it? + +24:017:010 I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give + every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of + his doings. + +24:017:011 As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he + that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the + midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool. + +24:017:012 A glorious high throne from the beginning is the place of our + sanctuary. + +24:017:013 O LORD, the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee shall be + ashamed, and they that depart from me shall be written in the + earth, because they have forsaken the LORD, the fountain of + living waters. + +24:017:014 Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall + be saved: for thou art my praise. + +24:017:015 Behold, they say unto me, Where is the word of the LORD? let + it come now. + +24:017:016 As for me, I have not hastened from being a pastor to follow + thee: neither have I desired the woeful day; thou knowest: + that which came out of my lips was right before thee. + +24:017:017 Be not a terror unto me: thou art my hope in the day of evil. + +24:017:018 Let them be confounded that persecute me, but let not me be + confounded: let them be dismayed, but let not me be dismayed: + bring upon them the day of evil, and destroy them with double + destruction. + +24:017:019 Thus said the LORD unto me; Go and stand in the gate of the + children of the people, whereby the kings of Judah come in, + and by the which they go out, and in all the gates of + Jerusalem; + +24:017:020 And say unto them, Hear ye the word of the LORD, ye kings of + Judah, and all Judah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, + that enter in by these gates: + +24:017:021 Thus saith the LORD; Take heed to yourselves, and bear no + burden on the sabbath day, nor bring it in by the gates of + Jerusalem; + +24:017:022 Neither carry forth a burden out of your houses on the sabbath + day, neither do ye any work, but hallow ye the sabbath day, as + I commanded your fathers. + +24:017:023 But they obeyed not, neither inclined their ear, but made + their neck stiff, that they might not hear, nor receive + instruction. + +24:017:024 And it shall come to pass, if ye diligently hearken unto me, + saith the LORD, to bring in no burden through the gates of + this city on the sabbath day, but hallow the sabbath day, to + do no work therein; + +24:017:025 Then shall there enter into the gates of this city kings and + princes sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots + and on horses, they, and their princes, the men of Judah, and + the inhabitants of Jerusalem: and this city shall remain for + ever. + +24:017:026 And they shall come from the cities of Judah, and from the + places about Jerusalem, and from the land of Benjamin, and + from the plain, and from the mountains, and from the south, + bringing burnt offerings, and sacrifices, and meat offerings, + and incense, and bringing sacrifices of praise, unto the house + of the LORD. + +24:017:027 But if ye will not hearken unto me to hallow the sabbath day, + and not to bear a burden, even entering in at the gates of + Jerusalem on the sabbath day; then will I kindle a fire in the + gates thereof, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem, + and it shall not be quenched. + +24:018:001 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, + +24:018:002 Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will + cause thee to hear my words. + +24:018:003 Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he + wrought a work on the wheels. + +24:018:004 And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of + the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good + to the potter to make it. + +24:018:005 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, + +24:018:006 O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith + the LORD. Behold, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are + ye in mine hand, O house of Israel. + +24:018:007 At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and + concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, and to + destroy it; + +24:018:008 If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from + their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do + unto them. + +24:018:009 And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and + concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it; + +24:018:010 If it do evil in my sight, that it obey not my voice, then I + will repent of the good, wherewith I said I would benefit + them. + +24:018:011 Now therefore go to, speak to the men of Judah, and to the + inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, + I frame evil against you, and devise a device against you: + return ye now every one from his evil way, and make your ways + and your doings good. + +24:018:012 And they said, There is no hope: but we will walk after our + own devices, and we will every one do the imagination of his + evil heart. + +24:018:013 Therefore thus saith the LORD; Ask ye now among the heathen, + who hath heard such things: the virgin of Israel hath done a + very horrible thing. + +24:018:014 Will a man leave the snow of Lebanon which cometh from the + rock of the field? or shall the cold flowing waters that come + from another place be forsaken? + +24:018:015 Because my people hath forgotten me, they have burned incense + to vanity, and they have caused them to stumble in their ways + from the ancient paths, to walk in paths, in a way not cast + up; + +24:018:016 To make their land desolate, and a perpetual hissing; every + one that passeth thereby shall be astonished, and wag his + head. + +24:018:017 I will scatter them as with an east wind before the enemy; I + will shew them the back, and not the face, in the day of their + calamity. + +24:018:018 Then said they, Come and let us devise devices against + Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor + counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come, + and let us smite him with the tongue, and let us not give heed + to any of his words. + +24:018:019 Give heed to me, O LORD, and hearken to the voice of them that + contend with me. + +24:018:020 Shall evil be recompensed for good? for they have digged a pit + for my soul. Remember that I stood before thee to speak good + for them, and to turn away thy wrath from them. + +24:018:021 Therefore deliver up their children to the famine, and pour + out their blood by the force of the sword; and let their wives + be bereaved of their children, and be widows; and let their + men be put to death; let their young men be slain by the sword + in battle. + +24:018:022 Let a cry be heard from their houses, when thou shalt bring a + troop suddenly upon them: for they have digged a pit to take + me, and hid snares for my feet. + +24:018:023 Yet, LORD, thou knowest all their counsel against me to slay + me: forgive not their iniquity, neither blot out their sin + from thy sight, but let them be overthrown before thee; deal + thus with them in the time of thine anger. + +24:019:001 Thus saith the LORD, Go and get a potter's earthen bottle, and + take of the ancients of the people, and of the ancients of the + priests; + +24:019:002 And go forth unto the valley of the son of Hinnom, which is by + the entry of the east gate, and proclaim there the words that + I shall tell thee, + +24:019:003 And say, Hear ye the word of the LORD, O kings of Judah, and + inhabitants of Jerusalem; Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the + God of Israel; Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, the + which whosoever heareth, his ears shall tingle. + +24:019:004 Because they have forsaken me, and have estranged this place, + and have burned incense in it unto other gods, whom neither + they nor their fathers have known, nor the kings of Judah, and + have filled this place with the blood of innocents; + +24:019:005 They have built also the high places of Baal, to burn their + sons with fire for burnt offerings unto Baal, which I + commanded not, nor spake it, neither came it into my mind: + +24:019:006 Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that this + place shall no more be called Tophet, nor The valley of the + son of Hinnom, but The valley of slaughter. + +24:019:007 And I will make void the counsel of Judah and Jerusalem in + this place; and I will cause them to fall by the sword before + their enemies, and by the hands of them that seek their lives: + and their carcases will I give to be meat for the fowls of the + heaven, and for the beasts of the earth. + +24:019:008 And I will make this city desolate, and an hissing; every one + that passeth thereby shall be astonished and hiss because of + all the plagues thereof. + +24:019:009 And I will cause them to eat the flesh of their sons and the + flesh of their daughters, and they shall eat every one the + flesh of his friend in the siege and straitness, wherewith + their enemies, and they that seek their lives, shall straiten + them. + +24:019:010 Then shalt thou break the bottle in the sight of the men that + go with thee, + +24:019:011 And shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Even so + will I break this people and this city, as one breaketh a + potter's vessel, that cannot be made whole again: and they + shall bury them in Tophet, till there be no place to bury. + +24:019:012 Thus will I do unto this place, saith the LORD, and to the + inhabitants thereof, and even make this city as Tophet: + +24:019:013 And the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses of the kings of + Judah, shall be defiled as the place of Tophet, because of all + the houses upon whose roofs they have burned incense unto all + the host of heaven, and have poured out drink offerings unto + other gods. + +24:019:014 Then came Jeremiah from Tophet, whither the LORD had sent him + to prophesy; and he stood in the court of the LORD's house; + and said to all the people, + +24:019:015 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I + will bring upon this city and upon all her towns all the evil + that I have pronounced against it, because they have hardened + their necks, that they might not hear my words. + +24:020:001 Now Pashur the son of Immer the priest, who was also chief + governor in the house of the LORD, heard that Jeremiah + prophesied these things. + +24:020:002 Then Pashur smote Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the + stocks that were in the high gate of Benjamin, which was by + the house of the LORD. + +24:020:003 And it came to pass on the morrow, that Pashur brought forth + Jeremiah out of the stocks. Then said Jeremiah unto him, The + LORD hath not called thy name Pashur, but Magormissabib. + +24:020:004 For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will make thee a terror to + thyself, and to all thy friends: and they shall fall by the + sword of their enemies, and thine eyes shall behold it: and I + will give all Judah into the hand of the king of Babylon, and + he shall carry them captive into Babylon, and shall slay them + with the sword. + +24:020:005 Moreover I will deliver all the strength of this city, and all + the labours thereof, and all the precious things thereof, and + all the treasures of the kings of Judah will I give into the + hand of their enemies, which shall spoil them, and take them, + and carry them to Babylon. + +24:020:006 And thou, Pashur, and all that dwell in thine house shall go + into captivity: and thou shalt come to Babylon, and there thou + shalt die, and shalt be buried there, thou, and all thy + friends, to whom thou hast prophesied lies. + +24:020:007 O LORD, thou hast deceived me, and I was deceived; thou art + stronger than I, and hast prevailed: I am in derision daily, + every one mocketh me. + +24:020:008 For since I spake, I cried out, I cried violence and spoil; + because the word of the LORD was made a reproach unto me, and + a derision, daily. + +24:020:009 Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any + more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning + fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and + I could not stay. + +24:020:010 For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, + say they, and we will report it. All my familiars watched for + my halting, saying, Peradventure he will be enticed, and we + shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on + him. + +24:020:011 But the LORD is with me as a mighty terrible one: therefore my + persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail: they + shall be greatly ashamed; for they shall not prosper: their + everlasting confusion shall never be forgotten. + +24:020:012 But, O LORD of hosts, that triest the righteous, and seest the + reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for + unto thee have I opened my cause. + +24:020:013 Sing unto the LORD, praise ye the LORD: for he hath delivered + the soul of the poor from the hand of evildoers. + +24:020:014 Cursed be the day wherein I was born: let not the day wherein + my mother bare me be blessed. + +24:020:015 Cursed be the man who brought tidings to my father, saying, A + man child is born unto thee; making him very glad. + +24:020:016 And let that man be as the cities which the LORD overthrew, + and repented not: and let him hear the cry in the morning, and + the shouting at noontide; + +24:020:017 Because he slew me not from the womb; or that my mother might + have been my grave, and her womb to be always great with me. + +24:020:018 Wherefore came I forth out of the womb to see labour and + sorrow, that my days should be consumed with shame? + +24:021:001 The word which came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, when king + Zedekiah sent unto him Pashur the son of Melchiah, and + Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest, saying, + +24:021:002 Enquire, I pray thee, of the LORD for us; for Nebuchadrezzar + king of Babylon maketh war against us; if so be that the LORD + will deal with us according to all his wondrous works, that he + may go up from us. + +24:021:003 Then said Jeremiah unto them, Thus shall ye say to Zedekiah: + +24:021:004 Thus saith the LORD God of Israel; Behold, I will turn back + the weapons of war that are in your hands, wherewith ye fight + against the king of Babylon, and against the Chaldeans, which + besiege you without the walls, and I will assemble them into + the midst of this city. + +24:021:005 And I myself will fight against you with an outstretched hand + and with a strong arm, even in anger, and in fury, and in + great wrath. + +24:021:006 And I will smite the inhabitants of this city, both man and + beast: they shall die of a great pestilence. + +24:021:007 And afterward, saith the LORD, I will deliver Zedekiah king of + Judah, and his servants, and the people, and such as are left + in this city from the pestilence, from the sword, and from the + famine, into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and + into the hand of their enemies, and into the hand of those + that seek their life: and he shall smite them with the edge of + the sword; he shall not spare them, neither have pity, nor + have mercy. + +24:021:008 And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the LORD; + Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of + death. + +24:021:009 He that abideth in this city shall die by the sword, and by + the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that goeth out, and + falleth to the Chaldeans that besiege you, he shall live, and + his life shall be unto him for a prey. + +24:021:010 For I have set my face against this city for evil, and not for + good, saith the LORD: it shall be given into the hand of the + king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire. + +24:021:011 And touching the house of the king of Judah, say, Hear ye the + word of the LORD; + +24:021:012 O house of David, thus saith the LORD; Execute judgment in the + morning, and deliver him that is spoiled out of the hand of + the oppressor, lest my fury go out like fire, and burn that + none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings. + +24:021:013 Behold, I am against thee, O inhabitant of the valley, and + rock of the plain, saith the LORD; which say, Who shall come + down against us? or who shall enter into our habitations? + +24:021:014 But I will punish you according to the fruit of your doings, + saith the LORD: and I will kindle a fire in the forest + thereof, and it shall devour all things round about it. + +24:022:001 Thus saith the LORD; Go down to the house of the king of + Judah, and speak there this word, + +24:022:002 And say, Hear the word of the LORD, O king of Judah, that + sittest upon the throne of David, thou, and thy servants, and + thy people that enter in by these gates: + +24:022:003 Thus saith the LORD; Execute ye judgment and righteousness, + and deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor: and + do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, the fatherless, + nor the widow, neither shed innocent blood in this place. + +24:022:004 For if ye do this thing indeed, then shall there enter in by + the gates of this house kings sitting upon the throne of + David, riding in chariots and on horses, he, and his servants, + and his people. + +24:022:005 But if ye will not hear these words, I swear by myself, saith + the LORD, that this house shall become a desolation. + +24:022:006 For thus saith the LORD unto the king's house of Judah; Thou + art Gilead unto me, and the head of Lebanon: yet surely I will + make thee a wilderness, and cities which are not inhabited. + +24:022:007 And I will prepare destroyers against thee, every one with his + weapons: and they shall cut down thy choice cedars, and cast + them into the fire. + +24:022:008 And many nations shall pass by this city, and they shall say + every man to his neighbour, Wherefore hath the LORD done thus + unto this great city? + +24:022:009 Then they shall answer, Because they have forsaken the + covenant of the LORD their God, and worshipped other gods, and + served them. + +24:022:010 Weep ye not for the dead, neither bemoan him: but weep sore + for him that goeth away: for he shall return no more, nor see + his native country. + +24:022:011 For thus saith the LORD touching Shallum the son of Josiah + king of Judah, which reigned instead of Josiah his father, + which went forth out of this place; He shall not return + thither any more: + +24:022:012 But he shall die in the place whither they have led him + captive, and shall see this land no more. + +24:022:013 Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and + his chambers by wrong; that useth his neighbour's service + without wages, and giveth him not for his work; + +24:022:014 That saith, I will build me a wide house and large chambers, + and cutteth him out windows; and it is cieled with cedar, and + painted with vermilion. + +24:022:015 Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did + not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and + then it was well with him? + +24:022:016 He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well + with him: was not this to know me? saith the LORD. + +24:022:017 But thine eyes and thine heart are not but for thy + covetousness, and for to shed innocent blood, and for + oppression, and for violence, to do it. + +24:022:018 Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning Jehoiakim the son of + Josiah king of Judah; They shall not lament for him, saying, + Ah my brother! or, Ah sister! they shall not lament for him, + saying, Ah lord! or, Ah his glory! + +24:022:019 He shall be buried with the burial of an ass, drawn and cast + forth beyond the gates of Jerusalem. + +24:022:020 Go up to Lebanon, and cry; and lift up thy voice in Bashan, + and cry from the passages: for all thy lovers are destroyed. + +24:022:021 I spake unto thee in thy prosperity; but thou saidst, I will + not hear. This hath been thy manner from thy youth, that thou + obeyedst not my voice. + +24:022:022 The wind shall eat up all thy pastors, and thy lovers shall go + into captivity: surely then shalt thou be ashamed and + confounded for all thy wickedness. + +24:022:023 O inhabitant of Lebanon, that makest thy nest in the cedars, + how gracious shalt thou be when pangs come upon thee, the pain + as of a woman in travail! + +24:022:024 As I live, saith the LORD, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim + king of Judah were the signet upon my right hand, yet would I + pluck thee thence; + +24:022:025 And I will give thee into the hand of them that seek thy life, + and into the hand of them whose face thou fearest, even into + the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand + of the Chaldeans. + +24:022:026 And I will cast thee out, and thy mother that bare thee, into + another country, where ye were not born; and there shall ye + die. + +24:022:027 But to the land whereunto they desire to return, thither shall + they not return. + +24:022:028 Is this man Coniah a despised broken idol? is he a vessel + wherein is no pleasure? wherefore are they cast out, he and + his seed, and are cast into a land which they know not? + +24:022:029 O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of the LORD. + +24:022:030 Thus saith the LORD, Write ye this man childless, a man that + shall not prosper in his days: for no man of his seed shall + prosper, sitting upon the throne of David, and ruling any more + in Judah. + +24:023:001 Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of + my pasture! saith the LORD. + +24:023:002 Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the + pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and + driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will + visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the LORD. + +24:023:003 And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries + whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their + folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase. + +24:023:004 And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: + and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall + they be lacking, saith the LORD. + +24:023:005 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto + David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, + and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth. + +24:023:006 In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell + safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE + LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. + +24:023:007 Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that they + shall no more say, The LORD liveth, which brought up the + children of Israel out of the land of Egypt; + +24:023:008 But, The LORD liveth, which brought up and which led the seed + of the house of Israel out of the north country, and from all + countries whither I had driven them; and they shall dwell in + their own land. + +24:023:009 Mine heart within me is broken because of the prophets; all my + bones shake; I am like a drunken man, and like a man whom wine + hath overcome, because of the LORD, and because of the words + of his holiness. + +24:023:010 For the land is full of adulterers; for because of swearing + the land mourneth; the pleasant places of the wilderness are + dried up, and their course is evil, and their force is not + right. + +24:023:011 For both prophet and priest are profane; yea, in my house have + I found their wickedness, saith the LORD. + +24:023:012 Wherefore their way shall be unto them as slippery ways in the + darkness: they shall be driven on, and fall therein: for I + will bring evil upon them, even the year of their visitation, + saith the LORD. + +24:023:013 And I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria; they + prophesied in Baal, and caused my people Israel to err. + +24:023:014 I have seen also in the prophets of Jerusalem an horrible + thing: they commit adultery, and walk in lies: they strengthen + also the hands of evildoers, that none doth return from his + wickedness; they are all of them unto me as Sodom, and the + inhabitants thereof as Gomorrah. + +24:023:015 Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts concerning the + prophets; Behold, I will feed them with wormwood, and make + them drink the water of gall: for from the prophets of + Jerusalem is profaneness gone forth into all the land. + +24:023:016 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of + the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they + speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of + the LORD. + +24:023:017 They say still unto them that despise me, The LORD hath said, + Ye shall have peace; and they say unto every one that walketh + after the imagination of his own heart, No evil shall come + upon you. + +24:023:018 For who hath stood in the counsel of the LORD, and hath + perceived and heard his word? who hath marked his word, and + heard it? + +24:023:019 Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD is gone forth in fury, even a + grievous whirlwind: it shall fall grievously upon the head of + the wicked. + +24:023:020 The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have + executed, and till he have performed the thoughts of his + heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it perfectly. + +24:023:021 I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not + spoken to them, yet they prophesied. + +24:023:022 But if they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people + to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their + evil way, and from the evil of their doings. + +24:023:023 Am I a God at hand, saith the LORD, and not a God afar off? + +24:023:024 Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see + him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the + LORD. + +24:023:025 I have heard what the prophets said, that prophesy lies in my + name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed. + +24:023:026 How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that + prophesy lies? yea, they are prophets of the deceit of their + own heart; + +24:023:027 Which think to cause my people to forget my name by their + dreams which they tell every man to his neighbour, as their + fathers have forgotten my name for Baal. + +24:023:028 The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he + that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is + the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD. + +24:023:029 Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a + hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? + +24:023:030 Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, + that steal my words every one from his neighbour. + +24:023:031 Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that use + their tongues, and say, He saith. + +24:023:032 Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith + the LORD, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by + their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent them not, nor + commanded them: therefore they shall not profit this people at + all, saith the LORD. + +24:023:033 And when this people, or the prophet, or a priest, shall ask + thee, saying, What is the burden of the LORD? thou shalt then + say unto them, What burden? I will even forsake you, saith the + LORD. + +24:023:034 And as for the prophet, and the priest, and the people, that + shall say, The burden of the LORD, I will even punish that man + and his house. + +24:023:035 Thus shall ye say every one to his neighbour, and every one to + his brother, What hath the LORD answered? and, What hath the + LORD spoken? + +24:023:036 And the burden of the LORD shall ye mention no more: for every + man's word shall be his burden; for ye have perverted the + words of the living God, of the LORD of hosts our God. + +24:023:037 Thus shalt thou say to the prophet, What hath the LORD + answered thee? and, What hath the LORD spoken? + +24:023:038 But since ye say, The burden of the LORD; therefore thus saith + the LORD; Because ye say this word, The burden of the LORD, + and I have sent unto you, saying, Ye shall not say, The burden + of the LORD; + +24:023:039 Therefore, behold, I, even I, will utterly forget you, and I + will forsake you, and the city that I gave you and your + fathers, and cast you out of my presence: + +24:023:040 And I will bring an everlasting reproach upon you, and a + perpetual shame, which shall not be forgotten. + +24:024:001 The LORD shewed me, and, behold, two baskets of figs were set + before the temple of the LORD, after that Nebuchadrezzar king + of Babylon had carried away captive Jeconiah the son of + Jehoiakim king of Judah, and the princes of Judah, with the + carpenters and smiths, from Jerusalem, and had brought them to + Babylon. + +24:024:002 One basket had very good figs, even like the figs that are + first ripe: and the other basket had very naughty figs, which + could not be eaten, they were so bad. + +24:024:003 Then said the LORD unto me, What seest thou, Jeremiah? And I + said, Figs; the good figs, very good; and the evil, very evil, + that cannot be eaten, they are so evil. + +24:024:004 Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +24:024:005 Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Like these good figs, + so will I acknowledge them that are carried away captive of + Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the + Chaldeans for their good. + +24:024:006 For I will set mine eyes upon them for good, and I will bring + them again to this land: and I will build them, and not pull + them down; and I will plant them, and not pluck them up. + +24:024:007 And I will give them an heart to know me, that I am the LORD: + and they shall be my people, and I will be their God: for they + shall return unto me with their whole heart. + +24:024:008 And as the evil figs, which cannot be eaten, they are so evil; + surely thus saith the LORD, So will I give Zedekiah the king + of Judah, and his princes, and the residue of Jerusalem, that + remain in this land, and them that dwell in the land of Egypt: + +24:024:009 And I will deliver them to be removed into all the kingdoms of + the earth for their hurt, to be a reproach and a proverb, a + taunt and a curse, in all places whither I shall drive them. + +24:024:010 And I will send the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, + among them, till they be consumed from off the land that I + gave unto them and to their fathers. + +24:025:001 The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of + Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king + of Judah, that was the first year of Nebuchadrezzar king of + Babylon; + +24:025:002 The which Jeremiah the prophet spake unto all the people of + Judah, and to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying, + +24:025:003 From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon king of + Judah, even unto this day, that is the three and twentieth + year, the word of the LORD hath come unto me, and I have + spoken unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye have not + hearkened. + +24:025:004 And the LORD hath sent unto you all his servants the prophets, + rising early and sending them; but ye have not hearkened, nor + inclined your ear to hear. + +24:025:005 They said, Turn ye again now every one from his evil way, and + from the evil of your doings, and dwell in the land that the + LORD hath given unto you and to your fathers for ever and + ever: + +24:025:006 And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship + them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your + hands; and I will do you no hurt. + +24:025:007 Yet ye have not hearkened unto me, saith the LORD; that ye + might provoke me to anger with the works of your hands to your + own hurt. + +24:025:008 Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Because ye have not + heard my words, + +24:025:009 Behold, I will send and take all the families of the north, + saith the LORD, and Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon, my + servant, and will bring them against this land, and against + the inhabitants thereof, and against all these nations round + about, and will utterly destroy them, and make them an + astonishment, and an hissing, and perpetual desolations. + +24:025:010 Moreover I will take from them the voice of mirth, and the + voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice + of the bride, the sound of the millstones, and the light of + the candle. + +24:025:011 And this whole land shall be a desolation, and an + astonishment; and these nations shall serve the king of + Babylon seventy years. + +24:025:012 And it shall come to pass, when seventy years are + accomplished, that I will punish the king of Babylon, and that + nation, saith the LORD, for their iniquity, and the land of + the Chaldeans, and will make it perpetual desolations. + +24:025:013 And I will bring upon that land all my words which I have + pronounced against it, even all that is written in this book, + which Jeremiah hath prophesied against all the nations. + +24:025:014 For many nations and great kings shall serve themselves of + them also: and I will recompense them according to their + deeds, and according to the works of their own hands. + +24:025:015 For thus saith the LORD God of Israel unto me; Take the wine + cup of this fury at my hand, and cause all the nations, to + whom I send thee, to drink it. + +24:025:016 And they shall drink, and be moved, and be mad, because of the + sword that I will send among them. + +24:025:017 Then took I the cup at the LORD's hand, and made all the + nations to drink, unto whom the LORD had sent me: + +24:025:018 To wit, Jerusalem, and the cities of Judah, and the kings + thereof, and the princes thereof, to make them a desolation, + an astonishment, an hissing, and a curse; as it is this day; + +24:025:019 Pharaoh king of Egypt, and his servants, and his princes, and + all his people; + +24:025:020 And all the mingled people, and all the kings of the land of + Uz, and all the kings of the land of the Philistines, and + Ashkelon, and Azzah, and Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod, + +24:025:021 Edom, and Moab, and the children of Ammon, + +24:025:022 And all the kings of Tyrus, and all the kings of Zidon, and + the kings of the isles which are beyond the sea, + +24:025:023 Dedan, and Tema, and Buz, and all that are in the utmost + corners, + +24:025:024 And all the kings of Arabia, and all the kings of the mingled + people that dwell in the desert, + +24:025:025 And all the kings of Zimri, and all the kings of Elam, and all + the kings of the Medes, + +24:025:026 And all the kings of the north, far and near, one with + another, and all the kingdoms of the world, which are upon the + face of the earth: and the king of Sheshach shall drink after + them. + +24:025:027 Therefore thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD of + hosts, the God of Israel; Drink ye, and be drunken, and spue, + and fall, and rise no more, because of the sword which I will + send among you. + +24:025:028 And it shall be, if they refuse to take the cup at thine hand + to drink, then shalt thou say unto them, Thus saith the LORD + of hosts; Ye shall certainly drink. + +24:025:029 For, lo, I begin to bring evil on the city which is called by + my name, and should ye be utterly unpunished? Ye shall not be + unpunished: for I will call for a sword upon all the + inhabitants of the earth, saith the LORD of hosts. + +24:025:030 Therefore prophesy thou against them all these words, and say + unto them, The LORD shall roar from on high, and utter his + voice from his holy habitation; he shall mightily roar upon + his habitation; he shall give a shout, as they that tread the + grapes, against all the inhabitants of the earth. + +24:025:031 A noise shall come even to the ends of the earth; for the LORD + hath a controversy with the nations, he will plead with all + flesh; he will give them that are wicked to the sword, saith + the LORD. + +24:025:032 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Behold, evil shall go forth from + nation to nation, and a great whirlwind shall be raised up + from the coasts of the earth. + +24:025:033 And the slain of the LORD shall be at that day from one end of + the earth even unto the other end of the earth: they shall not + be lamented, neither gathered, nor buried; they shall be dung + upon the ground. + +24:025:034 Howl, ye shepherds, and cry; and wallow yourselves in the + ashes, ye principal of the flock: for the days of your + slaughter and of your dispersions are accomplished; and ye + shall fall like a pleasant vessel. + +24:025:035 And the shepherds shall have no way to flee, nor the principal + of the flock to escape. + +24:025:036 A voice of the cry of the shepherds, and an howling of the + principal of the flock, shall be heard: for the LORD hath + spoiled their pasture. + +24:025:037 And the peaceable habitations are cut down because of the + fierce anger of the LORD. + +24:025:038 He hath forsaken his covert, as the lion: for their land is + desolate because of the fierceness of the oppressor, and + because of his fierce anger. + +24:026:001 In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah + king of Judah came this word from the LORD, saying, + +24:026:002 Thus saith the LORD; Stand in the court of the LORD's house, + and speak unto all the cities of Judah, which come to worship + in the LORD's house, all the words that I command thee to + speak unto them; diminish not a word: + +24:026:003 If so be they will hearken, and turn every man from his evil + way, that I may repent me of the evil, which I purpose to do + unto them because of the evil of their doings. + +24:026:004 And thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD; If ye will + not hearken to me, to walk in my law, which I have set before + you, + +24:026:005 To hearken to the words of my servants the prophets, whom I + sent unto you, both rising up early, and sending them, but ye + have not hearkened; + +24:026:006 Then will I make this house like Shiloh, and will make this + city a curse to all the nations of the earth. + +24:026:007 So the priests and the prophets and all the people heard + Jeremiah speaking these words in the house of the LORD. + +24:026:008 Now it came to pass, when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking + all that the LORD had commanded him to speak unto all the + people, that the priests and the prophets and all the people + took him, saying, Thou shalt surely die. + +24:026:009 Why hast thou prophesied in the name of the LORD, saying, This + house shall be like Shiloh, and this city shall be desolate + without an inhabitant? And all the people were gathered + against Jeremiah in the house of the LORD. + +24:026:010 When the princes of Judah heard these things, then they came + up from the king's house unto the house of the LORD, and sat + down in the entry of the new gate of the LORD's house. + +24:026:011 Then spake the priests and the prophets unto the princes and + to all the people, saying, This man is worthy to die; for he + hath prophesied against this city, as ye have heard with your + ears. + +24:026:012 Then spake Jeremiah unto all the princes and to all the + people, saying, The LORD sent me to prophesy against this + house and against this city all the words that ye have heard. + +24:026:013 Therefore now amend your ways and your doings, and obey the + voice of the LORD your God; and the LORD will repent him of + the evil that he hath pronounced against you. + +24:026:014 As for me, behold, I am in your hand: do with me as seemeth + good and meet unto you. + +24:026:015 But know ye for certain, that if ye put me to death, ye shall + surely bring innocent blood upon yourselves, and upon this + city, and upon the inhabitants thereof: for of a truth the + LORD hath sent me unto you to speak all these words in your + ears. + +24:026:016 Then said the princes and all the people unto the priests and + to the prophets; This man is not worthy to die: for he hath + spoken to us in the name of the LORD our God. + +24:026:017 Then rose up certain of the elders of the land, and spake to + all the assembly of the people, saying, + +24:026:018 Micah the Morasthite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king + of Judah, and spake to all the people of Judah, saying, Thus + saith the LORD of hosts; Zion shall be plowed like a field, + and Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the mountain of the + house as the high places of a forest. + +24:026:019 Did Hezekiah king of Judah and all Judah put him at all to + death? did he not fear the LORD, and besought the LORD, and + the LORD repented him of the evil which he had pronounced + against them? Thus might we procure great evil against our + souls. + +24:026:020 And there was also a man that prophesied in the name of the + LORD, Urijah the son of Shemaiah of Kirjathjearim, who + prophesied against this city and against this land according + to all the words of Jeremiah. + +24:026:021 And when Jehoiakim the king, with all his mighty men, and all + the princes, heard his words, the king sought to put him to + death: but when Urijah heard it, he was afraid, and fled, and + went into Egypt; + +24:026:022 And Jehoiakim the king sent men into Egypt, namely, Elnathan + the son of Achbor, and certain men with him into Egypt. + +24:026:023 And they fetched forth Urijah out of Egypt, and brought him + unto Jehoiakim the king; who slew him with the sword, and cast + his dead body into the graves of the common people. + +24:026:024 Nevertheless the hand of Ahikam the son of Shaphan was with + Jeremiah, that they should not give him into the hand of the + people to put him to death. + +24:027:001 In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah + king of Judah came this word unto Jeremiah from the LORD, + saying, + +24:027:002 Thus saith the LORD to me; Make thee bonds and yokes, and put + them upon thy neck, + +24:027:003 And send them to the king of Edom, and to the king of Moab, + and to the king of the Ammonites, and to the king of Tyrus, + and to the king of Zidon, by the hand of the messengers which + come to Jerusalem unto Zedekiah king of Judah; + +24:027:004 And command them to say unto their masters, Thus saith the + LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Thus shall ye say unto your + masters; + +24:027:005 I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are upon the + ground, by my great power and by my outstretched arm, and have + given it unto whom it seemed meet unto me. + +24:027:006 And now have I given all these lands into the hand of + Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, my servant; and the beasts + of the field have I given him also to serve him. + +24:027:007 And all nations shall serve him, and his son, and his son's + son, until the very time of his land come: and then many + nations and great kings shall serve themselves of him. + +24:027:008 And it shall come to pass, that the nation and kingdom which + will not serve the same Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, + and that will not put their neck under the yoke of the king of + Babylon, that nation will I punish, saith the LORD, with the + sword, and with the famine, and with the pestilence, until I + have consumed them by his hand. + +24:027:009 Therefore hearken not ye to your prophets, nor to your + diviners, nor to your dreamers, nor to your enchanters, nor to + your sorcerers, which speak unto you, saying, Ye shall not + serve the king of Babylon: + +24:027:010 For they prophesy a lie unto you, to remove you far from your + land; and that I should drive you out, and ye should perish. + +24:027:011 But the nations that bring their neck under the yoke of the + king of Babylon, and serve him, those will I let remain still + in their own land, saith the LORD; and they shall till it, and + dwell therein. + +24:027:012 I spake also to Zedekiah king of Judah according to all these + words, saying, Bring your necks under the yoke of the king of + Babylon, and serve him and his people, and live. + +24:027:013 Why will ye die, thou and thy people, by the sword, by the + famine, and by the pestilence, as the LORD hath spoken against + the nation that will not serve the king of Babylon? + +24:027:014 Therefore hearken not unto the words of the prophets that + speak unto you, saying, Ye shall not serve the king of + Babylon: for they prophesy a lie unto you. + +24:027:015 For I have not sent them, saith the LORD, yet they prophesy a + lie in my name; that I might drive you out, and that ye might + perish, ye, and the prophets that prophesy unto you. + +24:027:016 Also I spake to the priests and to all this people, saying, + Thus saith the LORD; Hearken not to the words of your prophets + that prophesy unto you, saying, Behold, the vessels of the + LORD's house shall now shortly be brought again from Babylon: + for they prophesy a lie unto you. + +24:027:017 Hearken not unto them; serve the king of Babylon, and live: + wherefore should this city be laid waste? + +24:027:018 But if they be prophets, and if the word of the LORD be with + them, let them now make intercession to the LORD of hosts, + that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD, and + in the house of the king of Judah, and at Jerusalem, go not to + Babylon. + +24:027:019 For thus saith the LORD of hosts concerning the pillars, and + concerning the sea, and concerning the bases, and concerning + the residue of the vessels that remain in this city. + +24:027:020 Which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon took not, when he carried + away captive Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah from + Jerusalem to Babylon, and all the nobles of Judah and + Jerusalem; + +24:027:021 Yea, thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, + concerning the vessels that remain in the house of the LORD, + and in the house of the king of Judah and of Jerusalem; + +24:027:022 They shall be carried to Babylon, and there shall they be + until the day that I visit them, saith the LORD; then will I + bring them up, and restore them to this place. + +24:028:001 And it came to pass the same year, in the beginning of the + reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the fourth year, and in + the fifth month, that Hananiah the son of Azur the prophet, + which was of Gibeon, spake unto me in the house of the LORD, + in the presence of the priests and of all the people, saying, + +24:028:002 Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saying, I + have broken the yoke of the king of Babylon. + +24:028:003 Within two full years will I bring again into this place all + the vessels of the LORD's house, that Nebuchadnezzar king of + Babylon took away from this place, and carried them to + Babylon: + +24:028:004 And I will bring again to this place Jeconiah the son of + Jehoiakim king of Judah, with all the captives of Judah, that + went into Babylon, saith the LORD: for I will break the yoke + of the king of Babylon. + +24:028:005 Then the prophet Jeremiah said unto the prophet Hananiah in + the presence of the priests, and in the presence of all the + people that stood in the house of the LORD, + +24:028:006 Even the prophet Jeremiah said, Amen: the LORD do so: the LORD + perform thy words which thou hast prophesied, to bring again + the vessels of the LORD's house, and all that is carried away + captive, from Babylon into this place. + +24:028:007 Nevertheless hear thou now this word that I speak in thine + ears, and in the ears of all the people; + +24:028:008 The prophets that have been before me and before thee of old + prophesied both against many countries, and against great + kingdoms, of war, and of evil, and of pestilence. + +24:028:009 The prophet which prophesieth of peace, when the word of the + prophet shall come to pass, then shall the prophet be known, + that the LORD hath truly sent him. + +24:028:010 Then Hananiah the prophet took the yoke from off the prophet + Jeremiah's neck, and brake it. + +24:028:011 And Hananiah spake in the presence of all the people, saying, + Thus saith the LORD; Even so will I break the yoke of + Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon from the neck of all nations + within the space of two full years. And the prophet Jeremiah + went his way. + +24:028:012 Then the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah the prophet, + after that Hananiah the prophet had broken the yoke from off + the neck of the prophet Jeremiah, saying, + +24:028:013 Go and tell Hananiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Thou hast + broken the yokes of wood; but thou shalt make for them yokes + of iron. + +24:028:014 For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; I have + put a yoke of iron upon the neck of all these nations, that + they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they shall + serve him: and I have given him the beasts of the field also. + +24:028:015 Then said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet, Hear + now, Hananiah; The LORD hath not sent thee; but thou makest + this people to trust in a lie. + +24:028:016 Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will cast thee from + off the face of the earth: this year thou shalt die, because + thou hast taught rebellion against the LORD. + +24:028:017 So Hananiah the prophet died the same year in the seventh + month. + +24:029:001 Now these are the words of the letter that Jeremiah the + prophet sent from Jerusalem unto the residue of the elders + which were carried away captives, and to the priests, and to + the prophets, and to all the people whom Nebuchadnezzar had + carried away captive from Jerusalem to Babylon; + +24:029:002 (After that Jeconiah the king, and the queen, and the eunuchs, + the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the carpenters, and + the smiths, were departed from Jerusalem;) + +24:029:003 By the hand of Elasah the son of Shaphan, and Gemariah the son + of Hilkiah, (whom Zedekiah king of Judah sent unto Babylon to + Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon) saying, + +24:029:004 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, unto all that + are carried away captives, whom I have caused to be carried + away from Jerusalem unto Babylon; + +24:029:005 Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat + the fruit of them; + +24:029:006 Take ye wives, and beget sons and daughters; and take wives + for your sons, and give your daughters to husbands, that they + may bear sons and daughters; that ye may be increased there, + and not diminished. + +24:029:007 And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be + carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in + the peace thereof shall ye have peace. + +24:029:008 For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Let not + your prophets and your diviners, that be in the midst of you, + deceive you, neither hearken to your dreams which ye cause to + be dreamed. + +24:029:009 For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent + them, saith the LORD. + +24:029:010 For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be + accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good + word toward you, in causing you to return to this place. + +24:029:011 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the + LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an + expected end. + +24:029:012 Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, + and I will hearken unto you. + +24:029:013 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me + with all your heart. + +24:029:014 And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn + away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the + nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, + saith the LORD; and I will bring you again into the place + whence I caused you to be carried away captive. + +24:029:015 Because ye have said, The LORD hath raised us up prophets in + Babylon; + +24:029:016 Know that thus saith the LORD of the king that sitteth upon + the throne of David, and of all the people that dwelleth in + this city, and of your brethren that are not gone forth with + you into captivity; + +24:029:017 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will send upon them + the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, and will make them + like vile figs, that cannot be eaten, they are so evil. + +24:029:018 And I will persecute them with the sword, with the famine, and + with the pestilence, and will deliver them to be removed to + all the kingdoms of the earth, to be a curse, and an + astonishment, and an hissing, and a reproach, among all the + nations whither I have driven them: + +24:029:019 Because they have not hearkened to my words, saith the LORD, + which I sent unto them by my servants the prophets, rising up + early and sending them; but ye would not hear, saith the LORD. + +24:029:020 Hear ye therefore the word of the LORD, all ye of the + captivity, whom I have sent from Jerusalem to Babylon: + +24:029:021 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, of Ahab the + son of Kolaiah, and of Zedekiah the son of Maaseiah, which + prophesy a lie unto you in my name; Behold, I will deliver + them into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon; and he + shall slay them before your eyes; + +24:029:022 And of them shall be taken up a curse by all the captivity of + Judah which are in Babylon, saying, The LORD make thee like + Zedekiah and like Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in + the fire; + +24:029:023 Because they have committed villany in Israel, and have + committed adultery with their neighbours' wives, and have + spoken lying words in my name, which I have not commanded + them; even I know, and am a witness, saith the LORD. + +24:029:024 Thus shalt thou also speak to Shemaiah the Nehelamite, saying, + +24:029:025 Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saying, + Because thou hast sent letters in thy name unto all the people + that are at Jerusalem, and to Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah + the priest, and to all the priests, saying, + +24:029:026 The LORD hath made thee priest in the stead of Jehoiada the + priest, that ye should be officers in the house of the LORD, + for every man that is mad, and maketh himself a prophet, that + thou shouldest put him in prison, and in the stocks. + +24:029:027 Now therefore why hast thou not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, + which maketh himself a prophet to you? + +24:029:028 For therefore he sent unto us in Babylon, saying, This + captivity is long: build ye houses, and dwell in them; and + plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them. + +24:029:029 And Zephaniah the priest read this letter in the ears of + Jeremiah the prophet. + +24:029:030 Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah, saying, + +24:029:031 Send to all them of the captivity, saying, Thus saith the LORD + concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite; Because that Shemaiah hath + prophesied unto you, and I sent him not, and he caused you to + trust in a lie: + +24:029:032 Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will punish Shemaiah + the Nehelamite, and his seed: he shall not have a man to dwell + among this people; neither shall he behold the good that I + will do for my people, saith the LORD; because he hath taught + rebellion against the LORD. + +24:030:001 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, + +24:030:002 Thus speaketh the LORD God of Israel, saying, Write thee all + the words that I have spoken unto thee in a book. + +24:030:003 For, lo, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will bring + again the captivity of my people Israel and Judah, saith the + LORD: and I will cause them to return to the land that I gave + to their fathers, and they shall possess it. + +24:030:004 And these are the words that the LORD spake concerning Israel + and concerning Judah. + +24:030:005 For thus saith the LORD; We have heard a voice of trembling, + of fear, and not of peace. + +24:030:006 Ask ye now, and see whether a man doth travail with child? + wherefore do I see every man with his hands on his loins, as a + woman in travail, and all faces are turned into paleness? + +24:030:007 Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is + even the time of Jacob's trouble, but he shall be saved out of + it. + +24:030:008 For it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD of + hosts, that I will break his yoke from off thy neck, and will + burst thy bonds, and strangers shall no more serve themselves + of him: + +24:030:009 But they shall serve the LORD their God, and David their king, + whom I will raise up unto them. + +24:030:010 Therefore fear thou not, O my servant Jacob, saith the LORD; + neither be dismayed, O Israel: for, lo, I will save thee from + afar, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob + shall return, and shall be in rest, and be quiet, and none + shall make him afraid. + +24:030:011 For I am with thee, saith the LORD, to save thee: though I + make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee, + yet I will not make a full end of thee: but I will correct + thee in measure, and will not leave thee altogether + unpunished. + +24:030:012 For thus saith the LORD, Thy bruise is incurable, and thy + wound is grievous. + +24:030:013 There is none to plead thy cause, that thou mayest be bound + up: thou hast no healing medicines. + +24:030:014 All thy lovers have forgotten thee; they seek thee not; for I + have wounded thee with the wound of an enemy, with the + chastisement of a cruel one, for the multitude of thine + iniquity; because thy sins were increased. + +24:030:015 Why criest thou for thine affliction? thy sorrow is incurable + for the multitude of thine iniquity: because thy sins were + increased, I have done these things unto thee. + +24:030:016 Therefore all they that devour thee shall be devoured; and all + thine adversaries, every one of them, shall go into captivity; + and they that spoil thee shall be a spoil, and all that prey + upon thee will I give for a prey. + +24:030:017 For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of + thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an + Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after. + +24:030:018 Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will bring again the captivity + of Jacob's tents, and have mercy on his dwellingplaces; and + the city shall be builded upon her own heap, and the palace + shall remain after the manner thereof. + +24:030:019 And out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of + them that make merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall + not be few; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be + small. + +24:030:020 Their children also shall be as aforetime, and their + congregation shall be established before me, and I will punish + all that oppress them. + +24:030:021 And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor + shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to + draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is this that + engaged his heart to approach unto me? saith the LORD. + +24:030:022 And ye shall be my people, and I will be your God. + +24:030:023 Behold, the whirlwind of the LORD goeth forth with fury, a + continuing whirlwind: it shall fall with pain upon the head of + the wicked. + +24:030:024 The fierce anger of the LORD shall not return, until he hath + done it, and until he have performed the intents of his heart: + in the latter days ye shall consider it. + +24:031:001 At the same time, saith the LORD, will I be the God of all the + families of Israel, and they shall be my people. + +24:031:002 Thus saith the LORD, The people which were left of the sword + found grace in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to + cause him to rest. + +24:031:003 The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have + loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with + lovingkindness have I drawn thee. + +24:031:004 Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of + Israel: thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, and + shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry. + +24:031:005 Thou shalt yet plant vines upon the mountains of Samaria: the + planters shall plant, and shall eat them as common things. + +24:031:006 For there shall be a day, that the watchmen upon the mount + Ephraim shall cry, Arise ye, and let us go up to Zion unto the + LORD our God. + +24:031:007 For thus saith the LORD; Sing with gladness for Jacob, and + shout among the chief of the nations: publish ye, praise ye, + and say, O LORD, save thy people, the remnant of Israel. + +24:031:008 Behold, I will bring them from the north country, and gather + them from the coasts of the earth, and with them the blind and + the lame, the woman with child and her that travaileth with + child together: a great company shall return thither. + +24:031:009 They shall come with weeping, and with supplications will I + lead them: I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters + in a straight way, wherein they shall not stumble: for I am a + father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn. + +24:031:010 Hear the word of the LORD, O ye nations, and declare it in the + isles afar off, and say, He that scattered Israel will gather + him, and keep him, as a shepherd doth his flock. + +24:031:011 For the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and ransomed him from the + hand of him that was stronger than he. + +24:031:012 Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and + shall flow together to the goodness of the LORD, for wheat, + and for wine, and for oil, and for the young of the flock and + of the herd: and their soul shall be as a watered garden; and + they shall not sorrow any more at all. + +24:031:013 Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and + old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and + will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow. + +24:031:014 And I will satiate the soul of the priests with fatness, and + my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, saith the LORD. + +24:031:015 Thus saith the LORD; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, + and bitter weeping; Rahel weeping for her children refused to + be comforted for her children, because they were not. + +24:031:016 Thus saith the LORD; Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine + eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the + LORD; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy. + +24:031:017 And there is hope in thine end, saith the LORD, that thy + children shall come again to their own border. + +24:031:018 I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; Thou hast + chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed + to the yoke: turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou art + the LORD my God. + +24:031:019 Surely after that I was turned, I repented; and after that I + was instructed, I smote upon my thigh: I was ashamed, yea, + even confounded, because I did bear the reproach of my youth. + +24:031:020 Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I + spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still: + therefore my bowels are troubled for him; I will surely have + mercy upon him, saith the LORD. + +24:031:021 Set thee up waymarks, make thee high heaps: set thine heart + toward the highway, even the way which thou wentest: turn + again, O virgin of Israel, turn again to these thy cities. + +24:031:022 How long wilt thou go about, O thou backsliding daughter? for + the LORD hath created a new thing in the earth, A woman shall + compass a man. + +24:031:023 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; As yet they + shall use this speech in the land of Judah and in the cities + thereof, when I shall bring again their captivity; The LORD + bless thee, O habitation of justice, and mountain of holiness. + +24:031:024 And there shall dwell in Judah itself, and in all the cities + thereof together, husbandmen, and they that go forth with + flocks. + +24:031:025 For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished + every sorrowful soul. + +24:031:026 Upon this I awaked, and beheld; and my sleep was sweet unto + me. + +24:031:027 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will sow the + house of Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of man, + and with the seed of beast. + +24:031:028 And it shall come to pass, that like as I have watched over + them, to pluck up, and to break down, and to throw down, and + to destroy, and to afflict; so will I watch over them, to + build, and to plant, saith the LORD. + +24:031:029 In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a + sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge. + +24:031:030 But every one shall die for his own iniquity: every man that + eateth the sour grape, his teeth shall be set on edge. + +24:031:031 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new + covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of + Judah: + +24:031:032 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers + in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of + the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I + was an husband unto them, saith the LORD: + +24:031:033 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house + of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law + in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will + be their God, and they shall be my people. + +24:031:034 And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and + every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall + all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, + saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will + remember their sin no more. + +24:031:035 Thus saith the LORD, which giveth the sun for a light by day, + and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by + night, which divideth the sea when the waves thereof roar; The + LORD of hosts is his name: + +24:031:036 If those ordinances depart from before me, saith the LORD, + then the seed of Israel also shall cease from being a nation + before me for ever. + +24:031:037 Thus saith the LORD; If heaven above can be measured, and the + foundations of the earth searched out beneath, I will also + cast off all the seed of Israel for all that they have done, + saith the LORD. + +24:031:038 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that the city shall be + built to the LORD from the tower of Hananeel unto the gate of + the corner. + +24:031:039 And the measuring line shall yet go forth over against it upon + the hill Gareb, and shall compass about to Goath. + +24:031:040 And the whole valley of the dead bodies, and of the ashes, and + all the fields unto the brook of Kidron, unto the corner of + the horse gate toward the east, shall be holy unto the LORD; + it shall not be plucked up, nor thrown down any more for ever. + +24:032:001 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the tenth year + of Zedekiah king of Judah, which was the eighteenth year of + Nebuchadrezzar. + +24:032:002 For then the king of Babylon's army besieged Jerusalem: and + Jeremiah the prophet was shut up in the court of the prison, + which was in the king of Judah's house. + +24:032:003 For Zedekiah king of Judah had shut him up, saying, Wherefore + dost thou prophesy, and say, Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I + will give this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and + he shall take it; + +24:032:004 And Zedekiah king of Judah shall not escape out of the hand of + the Chaldeans, but shall surely be delivered into the hand of + the king of Babylon, and shall speak with him mouth to mouth, + and his eyes shall behold his eyes; + +24:032:005 And he shall lead Zedekiah to Babylon, and there shall he be + until I visit him, saith the LORD: though ye fight with the + Chaldeans, ye shall not prosper. + +24:032:006 And Jeremiah said, The word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +24:032:007 Behold, Hanameel the son of Shallum thine uncle shall come + unto thee saying, Buy thee my field that is in Anathoth: for + the right of redemption is thine to buy it. + +24:032:008 So Hanameel mine uncle's son came to me in the court of the + prison according to the word of the LORD, and said unto me, + Buy my field, I pray thee, that is in Anathoth, which is in + the country of Benjamin: for the right of inheritance is + thine, and the redemption is thine; buy it for thyself. Then I + knew that this was the word of the LORD. + +24:032:009 And I bought the field of Hanameel my uncle's son, that was in + Anathoth, and weighed him the money, even seventeen shekels of + silver. + +24:032:010 And I subscribed the evidence, and sealed it, and took + witnesses, and weighed him the money in the balances. + +24:032:011 So I took the evidence of the purchase, both that which was + sealed according to the law and custom, and that which was + open: + +24:032:012 And I gave the evidence of the purchase unto Baruch the son of + Neriah, the son of Maaseiah, in the sight of Hanameel mine + uncle's son, and in the presence of the witnesses that + subscribed the book of the purchase, before all the Jews that + sat in the court of the prison. + +24:032:013 And I charged Baruch before them, saying, + +24:032:014 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Take these + evidences, this evidence of the purchase, both which is + sealed, and this evidence which is open; and put them in an + earthen vessel, that they may continue many days. + +24:032:015 For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Houses + and fields and vineyards shall be possessed again in this + land. + +24:032:016 Now when I had delivered the evidence of the purchase unto + Baruch the son of Neriah, I prayed unto the LORD, saying, + +24:032:017 Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth + by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing + too hard for thee: + +24:032:018 Thou shewest lovingkindness unto thousands, and recompensest + the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children + after them: the Great, the Mighty God, the LORD of hosts, is + his name, + +24:032:019 Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes are open + upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one + according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his + doings: + +24:032:020 Which hast set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, even + unto this day, and in Israel, and among other men; and hast + made thee a name, as at this day; + +24:032:021 And hast brought forth thy people Israel out of the land of + Egypt with signs, and with wonders, and with a strong hand, + and with a stretched out arm, and with great terror; + +24:032:022 And hast given them this land, which thou didst swear to their + fathers to give them, a land flowing with milk and honey; + +24:032:023 And they came in, and possessed it; but they obeyed not thy + voice, neither walked in thy law; they have done nothing of + all that thou commandedst them to do: therefore thou hast + caused all this evil to come upon them: + +24:032:024 Behold the mounts, they are come unto the city to take it; and + the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans, that fight + against it, because of the sword, and of the famine, and of + the pestilence: and what thou hast spoken is come to pass; + and, behold, thou seest it. + +24:032:025 And thou hast said unto me, O Lord GOD, Buy thee the field for + money, and take witnesses; for the city is given into the hand + of the Chaldeans. + +24:032:026 Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah, saying, + +24:032:027 Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any + thing too hard for me? + +24:032:028 Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will give this city + into the hand of the Chaldeans, and into the hand of + Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and he shall take it: + +24:032:029 And the Chaldeans, that fight against this city, shall come + and set fire on this city, and burn it with the houses, upon + whose roofs they have offered incense unto Baal, and poured + out drink offerings unto other gods, to provoke me to anger. + +24:032:030 For the children of Israel and the children of Judah have only + done evil before me from their youth: for the children of + Israel have only provoked me to anger with the work of their + hands, saith the LORD. + +24:032:031 For this city hath been to me as a provocation of mine anger + and of my fury from the day that they built it even unto this + day; that I should remove it from before my face, + +24:032:032 Because of all the evil of the children of Israel and of the + children of Judah, which they have done to provoke me to + anger, they, their kings, their princes, their priests, and + their prophets, and the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of + Jerusalem. + +24:032:033 And they have turned unto me the back, and not the face: + though I taught them, rising up early and teaching them, yet + they have not hearkened to receive instruction. + +24:032:034 But they set their abominations in the house, which is called + by my name, to defile it. + +24:032:035 And they built the high places of Baal, which are in the + valley of the son of Hinnom, to cause their sons and their + daughters to pass through the fire unto Molech; which I + commanded them not, neither came it into my mind, that they + should do this abomination, to cause Judah to sin. + +24:032:036 And now therefore thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, + concerning this city, whereof ye say, It shall be delivered + into the hand of the king of Babylon by the sword, and by the + famine, and by the pestilence; + +24:032:037 Behold, I will gather them out of all countries, whither I + have driven them in mine anger, and in my fury, and in great + wrath; and I will bring them again unto this place, and I will + cause them to dwell safely: + +24:032:038 And they shall be my people, and I will be their God: + +24:032:039 And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may + fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children + after them: + +24:032:040 And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will + not turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put my + fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me. + +24:032:041 Yea, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will + plant them in this land assuredly with my whole heart and with + my whole soul. + +24:032:042 For thus saith the LORD; Like as I have brought all this great + evil upon this people, so will I bring upon them all the good + that I have promised them. + +24:032:043 And fields shall be bought in this land, whereof ye say, It is + desolate without man or beast; it is given into the hand of + the Chaldeans. + +24:032:044 Men shall buy fields for money, and subscribe evidences, and + seal them, and take witnesses in the land of Benjamin, and in + the places about Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, and in + the cities of the mountains, and in the cities of the valley, + and in the cities of the south: for I will cause their + captivity to return, saith the LORD. + +24:033:001 Moreover the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah the second + time, while he was yet shut up in the court of the prison, + saying, + +24:033:002 Thus saith the LORD the maker thereof, the LORD that formed + it, to establish it; the LORD is his name; + +24:033:003 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and + mighty things, which thou knowest not. + +24:033:004 For thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning the + houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the kings of + Judah, which are thrown down by the mounts, and by the sword; + +24:033:005 They come to fight with the Chaldeans, but it is to fill them + with the dead bodies of men, whom I have slain in mine anger + and in my fury, and for all whose wickedness I have hid my + face from this city. + +24:033:006 Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, + and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth. + +24:033:007 And I will cause the captivity of Judah and the captivity of + Israel to return, and will build them, as at the first. + +24:033:008 And I will cleanse them from all their iniquity, whereby they + have sinned against me; and I will pardon all their + iniquities, whereby they have sinned, and whereby they have + transgressed against me. + +24:033:009 And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honour + before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the + good that I do unto them: and they shall fear and tremble for + all the goodness and for all the prosperity that I procure + unto it. + +24:033:010 Thus saith the LORD; Again there shall be heard in this place, + which ye say shall be desolate without man and without beast, + even in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, + that are desolate, without man, and without inhabitant, and + without beast, + +24:033:011 The voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the + bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that + shall say, Praise the LORD of hosts: for the LORD is good; for + his mercy endureth for ever: and of them that shall bring the + sacrifice of praise into the house of the LORD. For I will + cause to return the captivity of the land, as at the first, + saith the LORD. + +24:033:012 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Again in this place, which is + desolate without man and without beast, and in all the cities + thereof, shall be an habitation of shepherds causing their + flocks to lie down. + +24:033:013 In the cities of the mountains, in the cities of the vale, and + in the cities of the south, and in the land of Benjamin, and + in the places about Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, + shall the flocks pass again under the hands of him that + telleth them, saith the LORD. + +24:033:014 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will perform + that good thing which I have promised unto the house of Israel + and to the house of Judah. + +24:033:015 In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of + righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute + judgment and righteousness in the land. + +24:033:016 In those days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell + safely: and this is the name wherewith she shall be called, + The LORD our righteousness. + +24:033:017 For thus saith the LORD; David shall never want a man to sit + upon the throne of the house of Israel; + +24:033:018 Neither shall the priests the Levites want a man before me to + offer burnt offerings, and to kindle meat offerings, and to do + sacrifice continually. + +24:033:019 And the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah, saying, + +24:033:020 Thus saith the LORD; If ye can break my covenant of the day, + and my covenant of the night, and that there should not be day + and night in their season; + +24:033:021 Then may also my covenant be broken with David my servant, + that he should not have a son to reign upon his throne; and + with the Levites the priests, my ministers. + +24:033:022 As the host of heaven cannot be numbered, neither the sand of + the sea measured: so will I multiply the seed of David my + servant, and the Levites that minister unto me. + +24:033:023 Moreover the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah, saying, + +24:033:024 Considerest thou not what this people have spoken, saying, The + two families which the LORD hath chosen, he hath even cast + them off? thus they have despised my people, that they should + be no more a nation before them. + +24:033:025 Thus saith the LORD; If my covenant be not with day and night, + and if I have not appointed the ordinances of heaven and + earth; + +24:033:026 Then will I cast away the seed of Jacob and David my servant, + so that I will not take any of his seed to be rulers over the + seed of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: for I will cause their + captivity to return, and have mercy on them. + +24:034:001 The word which came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, when + Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the + kingdoms of the earth of his dominion, and all the people, + fought against Jerusalem, and against all the cities thereof, + saying, + +24:034:002 Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Go and speak to + Zedekiah king of Judah, and tell him, Thus saith the LORD; + Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the king of + Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire: + +24:034:003 And thou shalt not escape out of his hand, but shalt surely be + taken, and delivered into his hand; and thine eyes shall + behold the eyes of the king of Babylon, and he shall speak + with thee mouth to mouth, and thou shalt go to Babylon. + +24:034:004 Yet hear the word of the LORD, O Zedekiah king of Judah; Thus + saith the LORD of thee, Thou shalt not die by the sword: + +24:034:005 But thou shalt die in peace: and with the burnings of thy + fathers, the former kings which were before thee, so shall + they burn odours for thee; and they will lament thee, saying, + Ah lord! for I have pronounced the word, saith the LORD. + +24:034:006 Then Jeremiah the prophet spake all these words unto Zedekiah + king of Judah in Jerusalem, + +24:034:007 When the king of Babylon's army fought against Jerusalem, and + against all the cities of Judah that were left, against + Lachish, and against Azekah: for these defenced cities + remained of the cities of Judah. + +24:034:008 This is the word that came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, after + that the king Zedekiah had made a covenant with all the people + which were at Jerusalem, to proclaim liberty unto them; + +24:034:009 That every man should let his manservant, and every man his + maidservant, being an Hebrew or an Hebrewess, go free; that + none should serve himself of them, to wit, of a Jew his + brother. + +24:034:010 Now when all the princes, and all the people, which had + entered into the covenant, heard that every one should let his + manservant, and every one his maidservant, go free, that none + should serve themselves of them any more, then they obeyed, + and let them go. + +24:034:011 But afterward they turned, and caused the servants and the + handmaids, whom they had let go free, to return, and brought + them into subjection for servants and for handmaids. + +24:034:012 Therefore the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah from the LORD, + saying, + +24:034:013 Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; I made a covenant with + your fathers in the day that I brought them forth out of the + land of Egypt, out of the house of bondmen, saying, + +24:034:014 At the end of seven years let ye go every man his brother an + Hebrew, which hath been sold unto thee; and when he hath + served thee six years, thou shalt let him go free from thee: + but your fathers hearkened not unto me, neither inclined their + ear. + +24:034:015 And ye were now turned, and had done right in my sight, in + proclaiming liberty every man to his neighbour; and ye had + made a covenant before me in the house which is called by my + name: + +24:034:016 But ye turned and polluted my name, and caused every man his + servant, and every man his handmaid, whom he had set at + liberty at their pleasure, to return, and brought them into + subjection, to be unto you for servants and for handmaids. + +24:034:017 Therefore thus saith the LORD; Ye have not hearkened unto me, + in proclaiming liberty, every one to his brother, and every + man to his neighbour: behold, I proclaim a liberty for you, + saith the LORD, to the sword, to the pestilence, and to the + famine; and I will make you to be removed into all the + kingdoms of the earth. + +24:034:018 And I will give the men that have transgressed my covenant, + which have not performed the words of the covenant which they + had made before me, when they cut the calf in twain, and + passed between the parts thereof, + +24:034:019 The princes of Judah, and the princes of Jerusalem, the + eunuchs, and the priests, and all the people of the land, + which passed between the parts of the calf; + +24:034:020 I will even give them into the hand of their enemies, and into + the hand of them that seek their life: and their dead bodies + shall be for meat unto the fowls of the heaven, and to the + beasts of the earth. + +24:034:021 And Zedekiah king of Judah and his princes will I give into + the hand of their enemies, and into the hand of them that seek + their life, and into the hand of the king of Babylon's army, + which are gone up from you. + +24:034:022 Behold, I will command, saith the LORD, and cause them to + return to this city; and they shall fight against it, and take + it, and burn it with fire: and I will make the cities of Judah + a desolation without an inhabitant. + +24:035:001 The word which came unto Jeremiah from the LORD in the days of + Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, saying, + +24:035:002 Go unto the house of the Rechabites, and speak unto them, and + bring them into the house of the LORD, into one of the + chambers, and give them wine to drink. + +24:035:003 Then I took Jaazaniah the son of Jeremiah, the son of + Habaziniah, and his brethren, and all his sons, and the whole + house of the Rechabites; + +24:035:004 And I brought them into the house of the LORD, into the + chamber of the sons of Hanan, the son of Igdaliah, a man of + God, which was by the chamber of the princes, which was above + the chamber of Maaseiah the son of Shallum, the keeper of the + door: + +24:035:005 And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites pots + full of wine, and cups, and I said unto them, Drink ye wine. + +24:035:006 But they said, We will drink no wine: for Jonadab the son of + Rechab our father commanded us, saying, Ye shall drink no + wine, neither ye, nor your sons for ever: + +24:035:007 Neither shall ye build house, nor sow seed, nor plant + vineyard, nor have any: but all your days ye shall dwell in + tents; that ye may live many days in the land where ye be + strangers. + +24:035:008 Thus have we obeyed the voice of Jonadab the son of Rechab our + father in all that he hath charged us, to drink no wine all + our days, we, our wives, our sons, nor our daughters; + +24:035:009 Nor to build houses for us to dwell in: neither have we + vineyard, nor field, nor seed: + +24:035:010 But we have dwelt in tents, and have obeyed, and done + according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us. + +24:035:011 But it came to pass, when Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon came + up into the land, that we said, Come, and let us go to + Jerusalem for fear of the army of the Chaldeans, and for fear + of the army of the Syrians: so we dwell at Jerusalem. + +24:035:012 Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah, saying, + +24:035:013 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Go and tell + the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will ye not + receive instruction to hearken to my words? saith the LORD. + +24:035:014 The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, that he commanded his + sons not to drink wine, are performed; for unto this day they + drink none, but obey their father's commandment: + notwithstanding I have spoken unto you, rising early and + speaking; but ye hearkened not unto me. + +24:035:015 I have sent also unto you all my servants the prophets, rising + up early and sending them, saying, Return ye now every man + from his evil way, and amend your doings, and go not after + other gods to serve them, and ye shall dwell in the land which + I have given to you and to your fathers: but ye have not + inclined your ear, nor hearkened unto me. + +24:035:016 Because the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed + the commandment of their father, which he commanded them; but + this people hath not hearkened unto me: + +24:035:017 Therefore thus saith the LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel; + Behold, I will bring upon Judah and upon all the inhabitants + of Jerusalem all the evil that I have pronounced against them: + because I have spoken unto them, but they have not heard; and + I have called unto them, but they have not answered. + +24:035:018 And Jeremiah said unto the house of the Rechabites, Thus saith + the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Because ye have obeyed + the commandment of Jonadab your father, and kept all his + precepts, and done according unto all that he hath commanded + you: + +24:035:019 Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; + Jonadab the son of Rechab shall not want a man to stand before + me for ever. + +24:036:001 And it came to pass in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of + Josiah king of Judah, that this word came unto Jeremiah from + the LORD, saying, + +24:036:002 Take thee a roll of a book, and write therein all the words + that I have spoken unto thee against Israel, and against + Judah, and against all the nations, from the day I spake unto + thee, from the days of Josiah, even unto this day. + +24:036:003 It may be that the house of Judah will hear all the evil which + I purpose to do unto them; that they may return every man from + his evil way; that I may forgive their iniquity and their sin. + +24:036:004 Then Jeremiah called Baruch the son of Neriah: and Baruch + wrote from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of the LORD, + which he had spoken unto him, upon a roll of a book. + +24:036:005 And Jeremiah commanded Baruch, saying, I am shut up; I cannot + go into the house of the LORD: + +24:036:006 Therefore go thou, and read in the roll, which thou hast + written from my mouth, the words of the LORD in the ears of + the people in the LORD's house upon the fasting day: and also + thou shalt read them in the ears of all Judah that come out of + their cities. + +24:036:007 It may be they will present their supplication before the + LORD, and will return every one from his evil way: for great + is the anger and the fury that the LORD hath pronounced + against this people. + +24:036:008 And Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that + Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading in the book the + words of the LORD in the LORD's house. + +24:036:009 And it came to pass in the fifth year of Jehoiakim the son of + Josiah king of Judah, in the ninth month, that they proclaimed + a fast before the LORD to all the people in Jerusalem, and to + all the people that came from the cities of Judah unto + Jerusalem. + +24:036:010 Then read Baruch in the book the words of Jeremiah in the + house of the LORD, in the chamber of Gemariah the son of + Shaphan the scribe, in the higher court, at the entry of the + new gate of the LORD's house, in the ears of all the people. + +24:036:011 When Michaiah the son of Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, had + heard out of the book all the words of the LORD, + +24:036:012 Then he went down into the king's house, into the scribe's + chamber: and, lo, all the princes sat there, even Elishama the + scribe, and Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son + of Achbor, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the + son of Hananiah, and all the princes. + +24:036:013 Then Michaiah declared unto them all the words that he had + heard, when Baruch read the book in the ears of the people. + +24:036:014 Therefore all the princes sent Jehudi the son of Nethaniah, + the son of Shelemiah, the son of Cushi, unto Baruch, saying, + Take in thine hand the roll wherein thou hast read in the ears + of the people, and come. So Baruch the son of Neriah took the + roll in his hand, and came unto them. + +24:036:015 And they said unto him, Sit down now, and read it in our ears. + So Baruch read it in their ears. + +24:036:016 Now it came to pass, when they had heard all the words, they + were afraid both one and other, and said unto Baruch, We will + surely tell the king of all these words. + +24:036:017 And they asked Baruch, saying, Tell us now, How didst thou + write all these words at his mouth? + +24:036:018 Then Baruch answered them, He pronounced all these words unto + me with his mouth, and I wrote them with ink in the book. + +24:036:019 Then said the princes unto Baruch, Go, hide thee, thou and + Jeremiah; and let no man know where ye be. + +24:036:020 And they went in to the king into the court, but they laid up + the roll in the chamber of Elishama the scribe, and told all + the words in the ears of the king. + +24:036:021 So the king sent Jehudi to fetch the roll: and he took it out + of Elishama the scribe's chamber. And Jehudi read it in the + ears of the king, and in the ears of all the princes which + stood beside the king. + +24:036:022 Now the king sat in the winterhouse in the ninth month: and + there was a fire on the hearth burning before him. + +24:036:023 And it came to pass, that when Jehudi had read three or four + leaves, he cut it with the penknife, and cast it into the fire + that was on the hearth, until all the roll was consumed in the + fire that was on the hearth. + +24:036:024 Yet they were not afraid, nor rent their garments, neither the + king, nor any of his servants that heard all these words. + +24:036:025 Nevertheless Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made + intercession to the king that he would not burn the roll: but + he would not hear them. + +24:036:026 But the king commanded Jerahmeel the son of Hammelech, and + Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to + take Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet: but the LORD + hid them. + +24:036:027 Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah, after that the + king had burned the roll, and the words which Baruch wrote at + the mouth of Jeremiah, saying, + +24:036:028 Take thee again another roll, and write in it all the former + words that were in the first roll, which Jehoiakim the king of + Judah hath burned. + +24:036:029 And thou shalt say to Jehoiakim king of Judah, Thus saith the + LORD; Thou hast burned this roll, saying, Why hast thou + written therein, saying, The king of Babylon shall certainly + come and destroy this land, and shall cause to cease from + thence man and beast? + +24:036:030 Therefore thus saith the LORD of Jehoiakim king of Judah; He + shall have none to sit upon the throne of David: and his dead + body shall be cast out in the day to the heat, and in the + night to the frost. + +24:036:031 And I will punish him and his seed and his servants for their + iniquity; and I will bring upon them, and upon the inhabitants + of Jerusalem, and upon the men of Judah, all the evil that I + have pronounced against them; but they hearkened not. + +24:036:032 Then took Jeremiah another roll, and gave it to Baruch the + scribe, the son of Neriah; who wrote therein from the mouth of + Jeremiah all the words of the book which Jehoiakim king of + Judah had burned in the fire: and there were added besides + unto them many like words. + +24:037:001 And king Zedekiah the son of Josiah reigned instead of Coniah + the son of Jehoiakim, whom Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon made + king in the land of Judah. + +24:037:002 But neither he, nor his servants, nor the people of the land, + did hearken unto the words of the LORD, which he spake by the + prophet Jeremiah. + +24:037:003 And Zedekiah the king sent Jehucal the son of Shelemiah and + Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest to the prophet + Jeremiah, saying, Pray now unto the LORD our God for us. + +24:037:004 Now Jeremiah came in and went out among the people: for they + had not put him into prison. + +24:037:005 Then Pharaoh's army was come forth out of Egypt: and when the + Chaldeans that besieged Jerusalem heard tidings of them, they + departed from Jerusalem. + +24:037:006 Then came the word of the LORD unto the prophet Jeremiah + saying, + +24:037:007 Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Thus shall ye say to + the king of Judah, that sent you unto me to enquire of me; + Behold, Pharaoh's army, which is come forth to help you, shall + return to Egypt into their own land. + +24:037:008 And the Chaldeans shall come again, and fight against this + city, and take it, and burn it with fire. + +24:037:009 Thus saith the LORD; Deceive not yourselves, saying, The + Chaldeans shall surely depart from us: for they shall not + depart. + +24:037:010 For though ye had smitten the whole army of the Chaldeans that + fight against you, and there remained but wounded men among + them, yet should they rise up every man in his tent, and burn + this city with fire. + +24:037:011 And it came to pass, that when the army of the Chaldeans was + broken up from Jerusalem for fear of Pharaoh's army, + +24:037:012 Then Jeremiah went forth out of Jerusalem to go into the land + of Benjamin, to separate himself thence in the midst of the + people. + +24:037:013 And when he was in the gate of Benjamin, a captain of the ward + was there, whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the + son of Hananiah; and he took Jeremiah the prophet, saying, + Thou fallest away to the Chaldeans. + +24:037:014 Then said Jeremiah, It is false; I fall not away to the + Chaldeans. But he hearkened not to him: so Irijah took + Jeremiah, and brought him to the princes. + +24:037:015 Wherefore the princes were wroth with Jeremiah, and smote him, + and put him in prison in the house of Jonathan the scribe: for + they had made that the prison. + +24:037:016 When Jeremiah was entered into the dungeon, and into the + cabins, and Jeremiah had remained there many days; + +24:037:017 Then Zedekiah the king sent, and took him out: and the king + asked him secretly in his house, and said, Is there any word + from the LORD? And Jeremiah said, There is: for, said he, thou + shalt be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon. + +24:037:018 Moreover Jeremiah said unto king Zedekiah, What have I + offended against thee, or against thy servants, or against + this people, that ye have put me in prison? + +24:037:019 Where are now your prophets which prophesied unto you, saying, + The king of Babylon shall not come against you, nor against + this land? + +24:037:020 Therefore hear now, I pray thee, O my lord the king: let my + supplication, I pray thee, be accepted before thee; that thou + cause me not to return to the house of Jonathan the scribe, + lest I die there. + +24:037:021 Then Zedekiah the king commanded that they should commit + Jeremiah into the court of the prison, and that they should + give him daily a piece of bread out of the bakers' street, + until all the bread in the city were spent. Thus Jeremiah + remained in the court of the prison. + +24:038:001 Then Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of + Pashur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashur the son of + Malchiah, heard the words that Jeremiah had spoken unto all + the people, saying, + +24:038:002 Thus saith the LORD, He that remaineth in this city shall die + by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he + that goeth forth to the Chaldeans shall live; for he shall + have his life for a prey, and shall live. + +24:038:003 Thus saith the LORD, This city shall surely be given into the + hand of the king of Babylon's army, which shall take it. + +24:038:004 Therefore the princes said unto the king, We beseech thee, let + this man be put to death: for thus he weakeneth the hands of + the men of war that remain in this city, and the hands of all + the people, in speaking such words unto them: for this man + seeketh not the welfare of this people, but the hurt. + +24:038:005 Then Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand: for + the king is not he that can do any thing against you. + +24:038:006 Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon of + Malchiah the son of Hammelech, that was in the court of the + prison: and they let down Jeremiah with cords. And in the + dungeon there was no water, but mire: so Jeremiah sunk in the + mire. + +24:038:007 Now when Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, one of the eunuchs which + was in the king's house, heard that they had put Jeremiah in + the dungeon; the king then sitting in the gate of Benjamin; + +24:038:008 Ebedmelech went forth out of the king's house, and spake to + the king saying, + +24:038:009 My lord the king, these men have done evil in all that they + have done to Jeremiah the prophet, whom they have cast into + the dungeon; and he is like to die for hunger in the place + where he is: for there is no more bread in the city. + +24:038:010 Then the king commanded Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, saying, Take + from hence thirty men with thee, and take up Jeremiah the + prophet out of the dungeon, before he die. + +24:038:011 So Ebedmelech took the men with him, and went into the house + of the king under the treasury, and took thence old cast + clouts and old rotten rags, and let them down by cords into + the dungeon to Jeremiah. + +24:038:012 And Ebedmelech the Ethiopian said unto Jeremiah, Put now these + old cast clouts and rotten rags under thine armholes under the + cords. And Jeremiah did so. + +24:038:013 So they drew up Jeremiah with cords, and took him up out of + the dungeon: and Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison. + +24:038:014 Then Zedekiah the king sent, and took Jeremiah the prophet + unto him into the third entry that is in the house of the + LORD: and the king said unto Jeremiah, I will ask thee a + thing; hide nothing from me. + +24:038:015 Then Jeremiah said unto Zedekiah, If I declare it unto thee, + wilt thou not surely put me to death? and if I give thee + counsel, wilt thou not hearken unto me? + +24:038:016 So Zedekiah the king sware secretly unto Jeremiah, saying, As + the LORD liveth, that made us this soul, I will not put thee + to death, neither will I give thee into the hand of these men + that seek thy life. + +24:038:017 Then said Jeremiah unto Zedekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God + of hosts, the God of Israel; If thou wilt assuredly go forth + unto the king of Babylon's princes, then thy soul shall live, + and this city shall not be burned with fire; and thou shalt + live, and thine house: + +24:038:018 But if thou wilt not go forth to the king of Babylon's + princes, then shall this city be given into the hand of the + Chaldeans, and they shall burn it with fire, and thou shalt + not escape out of their hand. + +24:038:019 And Zedekiah the king said unto Jeremiah, I am afraid of the + Jews that are fallen to the Chaldeans, lest they deliver me + into their hand, and they mock me. + +24:038:020 But Jeremiah said, They shall not deliver thee. Obey, I + beseech thee, the voice of the LORD, which I speak unto thee: + so it shall be well unto thee, and thy soul shall live. + +24:038:021 But if thou refuse to go forth, this is the word that the LORD + hath shewed me: + +24:038:022 And, behold, all the women that are left in the king of + Judah's house shall be brought forth to the king of Babylon's + princes, and those women shall say, Thy friends have set thee + on, and have prevailed against thee: thy feet are sunk in the + mire, and they are turned away back. + +24:038:023 So they shall bring out all thy wives and thy children to the + Chaldeans: and thou shalt not escape out of their hand, but + shalt be taken by the hand of the king of Babylon: and thou + shalt cause this city to be burned with fire. + +24:038:024 Then said Zedekiah unto Jeremiah, Let no man know of these + words, and thou shalt not die. + +24:038:025 But if the princes hear that I have talked with thee, and they + come unto thee, and say unto thee, Declare unto us now what + thou hast said unto the king, hide it not from us, and we will + not put thee to death; also what the king said unto thee: + +24:038:026 Then thou shalt say unto them, I presented my supplication + before the king, that he would not cause me to return to + Jonathan's house, to die there. + +24:038:027 Then came all the princes unto Jeremiah, and asked him: and he + told them according to all these words that the king had + commanded. So they left off speaking with him; for the matter + was not perceived. + +24:038:028 So Jeremiah abode in the court of the prison until the day + that Jerusalem was taken: and he was there when Jerusalem was + taken. + +24:039:001 In the ninth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the tenth + month, came Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon and all his army + against Jerusalem, and they besieged it. + +24:039:002 And in the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month, the + ninth day of the month, the city was broken up. + +24:039:003 And all the princes of the king of Babylon came in, and sat in + the middle gate, even Nergalsharezer, Samgarnebo, Sarsechim, + Rabsaris, Nergalsharezer, Rabmag, with all the residue of the + princes of the king of Babylon. + +24:039:004 And it came to pass, that when Zedekiah the king of Judah saw + them, and all the men of war, then they fled, and went forth + out of the city by night, by the way of the king's garden, by + the gate betwixt the two walls: and he went out the way of the + plain. + +24:039:005 But the Chaldeans' army pursued after them, and overtook + Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho: and when they had taken + him, they brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to + Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he gave judgment upon him. + +24:039:006 Then the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah in Riblah + before his eyes: also the king of Babylon slew all the nobles + of Judah. + +24:039:007 Moreover he put out Zedekiah's eyes, and bound him with + chains, to carry him to Babylon. + +24:039:008 And the Chaldeans burned the king's house, and the houses of + the people, with fire, and brake down the walls of Jerusalem. + +24:039:009 Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive + into Babylon the remnant of the people that remained in the + city, and those that fell away, that fell to him, with the + rest of the people that remained. + +24:039:010 But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poor of + the people, which had nothing, in the land of Judah, and gave + them vineyards and fields at the same time. + +24:039:011 Now Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon gave charge concerning + Jeremiah to Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard, saying, + +24:039:012 Take him, and look well to him, and do him no harm; but do + unto him even as he shall say unto thee. + +24:039:013 So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushasban, + Rabsaris, and Nergalsharezer, Rabmag, and all the king of + Babylon's princes; + +24:039:014 Even they sent, and took Jeremiah out of the court of the + prison, and committed him unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the + son of Shaphan, that he should carry him home: so he dwelt + among the people. + +24:039:015 Now the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah, while he was shut + up in the court of the prison, saying, + +24:039:016 Go and speak to Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, saying, Thus saith + the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring my + words upon this city for evil, and not for good; and they + shall be accomplished in that day before thee. + +24:039:017 But I will deliver thee in that day, saith the LORD: and thou + shalt not be given into the hand of the men of whom thou art + afraid. + +24:039:018 For I will surely deliver thee, and thou shalt not fall by the + sword, but thy life shall be for a prey unto thee: because + thou hast put thy trust in me, saith the LORD. + +24:040:001 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, after that + Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had let him go from + Ramah, when he had taken him being bound in chains among all + that were carried away captive of Jerusalem and Judah, which + were carried away captive unto Babylon. + +24:040:002 And the captain of the guard took Jeremiah, and said unto him, + The LORD thy God hath pronounced this evil upon this place. + +24:040:003 Now the LORD hath brought it, and done according as he hath + said: because ye have sinned against the LORD, and have not + obeyed his voice, therefore this thing is come upon you. + +24:040:004 And now, behold, I loose thee this day from the chains which + were upon thine hand. If it seem good unto thee to come with + me into Babylon, come; and I will look well unto thee: but if + it seem ill unto thee to come with me into Babylon, forbear: + behold, all the land is before thee: whither it seemeth good + and convenient for thee to go, thither go. + +24:040:005 Now while he was not yet gone back, he said, Go back also to + Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, whom the king + of Babylon hath made governor over the cities of Judah, and + dwell with him among the people: or go wheresoever it seemeth + convenient unto thee to go. So the captain of the guard gave + him victuals and a reward, and let him go. + +24:040:006 Then went Jeremiah unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; + and dwelt with him among the people that were left in the + land. + +24:040:007 Now when all the captains of the forces which were in the + fields, even they and their men, heard that the king of + Babylon had made Gedaliah the son of Ahikam governor in the + land, and had committed unto him men, and women, and children, + and of the poor of the land, of them that were not carried + away captive to Babylon; + +24:040:008 Then they came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of + Nethaniah, and Johanan and Jonathan the sons of Kareah, and + Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth, and the sons of Ephai the + Netophathite, and Jezaniah the son of a Maachathite, they and + their men. + +24:040:009 And Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan sware unto + them and to their men, saying, Fear not to serve the + Chaldeans: dwell in the land, and serve the king of Babylon, + and it shall be well with you. + +24:040:010 As for me, behold, I will dwell at Mizpah, to serve the + Chaldeans, which will come unto us: but ye, gather ye wine, + and summer fruits, and oil, and put them in your vessels, and + dwell in your cities that ye have taken. + +24:040:011 Likewise when all the Jews that were in Moab, and among the + Ammonites, and in Edom, and that were in all the countries, + heard that the king of Babylon had left a remnant of Judah, + and that he had set over them Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the + son of Shaphan; + +24:040:012 Even all the Jews returned out of all places whither they were + driven, and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah, unto + Mizpah, and gathered wine and summer fruits very much. + +24:040:013 Moreover Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of + the forces that were in the fields, came to Gedaliah to + Mizpah, + +24:040:014 And said unto him, Dost thou certainly know that Baalis the + king of the Ammonites hath sent Ishmael the son of Nethaniah + to slay thee? But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam believed them + not. + +24:040:015 Then Johanan the son of Kareah spake to Gedaliah in Mizpah + secretly saying, Let me go, I pray thee, and I will slay + Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and no man shall know it: + wherefore should he slay thee, that all the Jews which are + gathered unto thee should be scattered, and the remnant in + Judah perish? + +24:040:016 But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam said unto Johanan the son of + Kareah, Thou shalt not do this thing: for thou speakest + falsely of Ishmael. + +24:041:001 Now it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son + of Nethaniah the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, and the + princes of the king, even ten men with him, came unto Gedaliah + the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and there they did eat bread + together in Mizpah. + +24:041:002 Then arose Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and the ten men that + were with him, and smote Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of + Shaphan with the sword, and slew him, whom the king of Babylon + had made governor over the land. + +24:041:003 Ishmael also slew all the Jews that were with him, even with + Gedaliah, at Mizpah, and the Chaldeans that were found there, + and the men of war. + +24:041:004 And it came to pass the second day after he had slain + Gedaliah, and no man knew it, + +24:041:005 That there came certain from Shechem, from Shiloh, and from + Samaria, even fourscore men, having their beards shaven, and + their clothes rent, and having cut themselves, with offerings + and incense in their hand, to bring them to the house of the + LORD. + +24:041:006 And Ishmael the son of Nethaniah went forth from Mizpah to + meet them, weeping all along as he went: and it came to pass, + as he met them, he said unto them, Come to Gedaliah the son of + Ahikam. + +24:041:007 And it was so, when they came into the midst of the city, that + Ishmael the son of Nethaniah slew them, and cast them into the + midst of the pit, he, and the men that were with him. + +24:041:008 But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay + us not: for we have treasures in the field, of wheat, and of + barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he forbare, and slew them + not among their brethren. + +24:041:009 Now the pit wherein Ishmael had cast all the dead bodies of + the men, whom he had slain because of Gedaliah, was it which + Asa the king had made for fear of Baasha king of Israel: and + Ishmael the son of Nethaniah filled it with them that were + slain. + +24:041:010 Then Ishmael carried away captive all the residue of the + people that were in Mizpah, even the king's daughters, and all + the people that remained in Mizpah, whom Nebuzaradan the + captain of the guard had committed to Gedaliah the son of + Ahikam: and Ishmael the son of Nethaniah carried them away + captive, and departed to go over to the Ammonites. + +24:041:011 But when Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of + the forces that were with him, heard of all the evil that + Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done, + +24:041:012 Then they took all the men, and went to fight with Ishmael the + son of Nethaniah, and found him by the great waters that are + in Gibeon. + +24:041:013 Now it came to pass, that when all the people which were with + Ishmael saw Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of + the forces that were with him, then they were glad. + +24:041:014 So all the people that Ishmael had carried away captive from + Mizpah cast about and returned, and went unto Johanan the son + of Kareah. + +24:041:015 But Ishmael the son of Nethaniah escaped from Johanan with + eight men, and went to the Ammonites. + +24:041:016 Then took Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of + the forces that were with him, all the remnant of the people + whom he had recovered from Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, from + Mizpah, after that he had slain Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, + even mighty men of war, and the women, and the children, and + the eunuchs, whom he had brought again from Gibeon: + +24:041:017 And they departed, and dwelt in the habitation of Chimham, + which is by Bethlehem, to go to enter into Egypt, + +24:041:018 Because of the Chaldeans: for they were afraid of them, + because Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had slain Gedaliah the + son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon made governor in the + land. + +24:042:001 Then all the captains of the forces, and Johanan the son of + Kareah, and Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people + from the least even unto the greatest, came near, + +24:042:002 And said unto Jeremiah the prophet, Let, we beseech thee, our + supplication be accepted before thee, and pray for us unto the + LORD thy God, even for all this remnant; (for we are left but + a few of many, as thine eyes do behold us:) + +24:042:003 That the LORD thy God may shew us the way wherein we may walk, + and the thing that we may do. + +24:042:004 Then Jeremiah the prophet said unto them, I have heard you; + behold, I will pray unto the LORD your God according to your + words; and it shall come to pass, that whatsoever thing the + LORD shall answer you, I will declare it unto you; I will keep + nothing back from you. + +24:042:005 Then they said to Jeremiah, The LORD be a true and faithful + witness between us, if we do not even according to all things + for the which the LORD thy God shall send thee to us. + +24:042:006 Whether it be good, or whether it be evil, we will obey the + voice of the LORD our God, to whom we send thee; that it may + be well with us, when we obey the voice of the LORD our God. + +24:042:007 And it came to pass after ten days, that the word of the LORD + came unto Jeremiah. + +24:042:008 Then called he Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains + of the forces which were with him, and all the people from the + least even to the greatest, + +24:042:009 And said unto them, Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, + unto whom ye sent me to present your supplication before him; + +24:042:010 If ye will still abide in this land, then will I build you, + and not pull you down, and I will plant you, and not pluck you + up: for I repent me of the evil that I have done unto you. + +24:042:011 Be not afraid of the king of Babylon, of whom ye are afraid; + be not afraid of him, saith the LORD: for I am with you to + save you, and to deliver you from his hand. + +24:042:012 And I will shew mercies unto you, that he may have mercy upon + you, and cause you to return to your own land. + +24:042:013 But if ye say, We will not dwell in this land, neither obey + the voice of the LORD your God, + +24:042:014 Saying, No; but we will go into the land of Egypt, where we + shall see no war, nor hear the sound of the trumpet, nor have + hunger of bread; and there will we dwell: + +24:042:015 And now therefore hear the word of the LORD, ye remnant of + Judah; Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; If ye + wholly set your faces to enter into Egypt, and go to sojourn + there; + +24:042:016 Then it shall come to pass, that the sword, which ye feared, + shall overtake you there in the land of Egypt, and the famine, + whereof ye were afraid, shall follow close after you there in + Egypt; and there ye shall die. + +24:042:017 So shall it be with all the men that set their faces to go + into Egypt to sojourn there; they shall die by the sword, by + the famine, and by the pestilence: and none of them shall + remain or escape from the evil that I will bring upon them. + +24:042:018 For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; As mine + anger and my fury hath been poured forth upon the inhabitants + of Jerusalem; so shall my fury be poured forth upon you, when + ye shall enter into Egypt: and ye shall be an execration, and + an astonishment, and a curse, and a reproach; and ye shall see + this place no more. + +24:042:019 The LORD hath said concerning you, O ye remnant of Judah; Go + ye not into Egypt: know certainly that I have admonished you + this day. + +24:042:020 For ye dissembled in your hearts, when ye sent me unto the + LORD your God, saying, Pray for us unto the LORD our God; and + according unto all that the LORD our God shall say, so declare + unto us, and we will do it. + +24:042:021 And now I have this day declared it to you; but ye have not + obeyed the voice of the LORD your God, nor any thing for the + which he hath sent me unto you. + +24:042:022 Now therefore know certainly that ye shall die by the sword, + by the famine, and by the pestilence, in the place whither ye + desire to go and to sojourn. + +24:043:001 And it came to pass, that when Jeremiah had made an end of + speaking unto all the people all the words of the LORD their + God, for which the LORD their God had sent him to them, even + all these words, + +24:043:002 Then spake Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan the son of + Kareah, and all the proud men, saying unto Jeremiah, Thou + speakest falsely: the LORD our God hath not sent thee to say, + Go not into Egypt to sojourn there: + +24:043:003 But Baruch the son of Neriah setteth thee on against us, for + to deliver us into the hand of the Chaldeans, that they might + put us to death, and carry us away captives into Babylon. + +24:043:004 So Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the + forces, and all the people, obeyed not the voice of the LORD, + to dwell in the land of Judah. + +24:043:005 But Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the + forces, took all the remnant of Judah, that were returned from + all nations, whither they had been driven, to dwell in the + land of Judah; + +24:043:006 Even men, and women, and children, and the king's daughters, + and every person that Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had + left with Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and + Jeremiah the prophet, and Baruch the son of Neriah. + +24:043:007 So they came into the land of Egypt: for they obeyed not the + voice of the LORD: thus came they even to Tahpanhes. + +24:043:008 Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah in Tahpanhes, + saying, + +24:043:009 Take great stones in thine hand, and hide them in the clay in + the brickkiln, which is at the entry of Pharaoh's house in + Tahpanhes, in the sight of the men of Judah; + +24:043:010 And say unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of + Israel; Behold, I will send and take Nebuchadrezzar the king + of Babylon, my servant, and will set his throne upon these + stones that I have hid; and he shall spread his royal pavilion + over them. + +24:043:011 And when he cometh, he shall smite the land of Egypt, and + deliver such as are for death to death; and such as are for + captivity to captivity; and such as are for the sword to the + sword. + +24:043:012 And I will kindle a fire in the houses of the gods of Egypt; + and he shall burn them, and carry them away captives: and he + shall array himself with the land of Egypt, as a shepherd + putteth on his garment; and he shall go forth from thence in + peace. + +24:043:013 He shall break also the images of Bethshemesh, that is in the + land of Egypt; and the houses of the gods of the Egyptians + shall he burn with fire. + +24:044:001 The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the Jews which + dwell in the land of Egypt, which dwell at Migdol, and at + Tahpanhes, and at Noph, and in the country of Pathros, saying, + +24:044:002 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Ye have seen + all the evil that I have brought upon Jerusalem, and upon all + the cities of Judah; and, behold, this day they are a + desolation, and no man dwelleth therein, + +24:044:003 Because of their wickedness which they have committed to + provoke me to anger, in that they went to burn incense, and to + serve other gods, whom they knew not, neither they, ye, nor + your fathers. + +24:044:004 Howbeit I sent unto you all my servants the prophets, rising + early and sending them, saying, Oh, do not this abominable + thing that I hate. + +24:044:005 But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear to turn from + their wickedness, to burn no incense unto other gods. + +24:044:006 Wherefore my fury and mine anger was poured forth, and was + kindled in the cities of Judah and in the streets of + Jerusalem; and they are wasted and desolate, as at this day. + +24:044:007 Therefore now thus saith the LORD, the God of hosts, the God + of Israel; Wherefore commit ye this great evil against your + souls, to cut off from you man and woman, child and suckling, + out of Judah, to leave you none to remain; + +24:044:008 In that ye provoke me unto wrath with the works of your hands, + burning incense unto other gods in the land of Egypt, whither + ye be gone to dwell, that ye might cut yourselves off, and + that ye might be a curse and a reproach among all the nations + of the earth? + +24:044:009 Have ye forgotten the wickedness of your fathers, and the + wickedness of the kings of Judah, and the wickedness of their + wives, and your own wickedness, and the wickedness of your + wives, which they have committed in the land of Judah, and in + the streets of Jerusalem? + +24:044:010 They are not humbled even unto this day, neither have they + feared, nor walked in my law, nor in my statutes, that I set + before you and before your fathers. + +24:044:011 Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; + Behold, I will set my face against you for evil, and to cut + off all Judah. + +24:044:012 And I will take the remnant of Judah, that have set their + faces to go into the land of Egypt to sojourn there, and they + shall all be consumed, and fall in the land of Egypt; they + shall even be consumed by the sword and by the famine: they + shall die, from the least even unto the greatest, by the sword + and by the famine: and they shall be an execration, and an + astonishment, and a curse, and a reproach. + +24:044:013 For I will punish them that dwell in the land of Egypt, as I + have punished Jerusalem, by the sword, by the famine, and by + the pestilence: + +24:044:014 So that none of the remnant of Judah, which are gone into the + land of Egypt to sojourn there, shall escape or remain, that + they should return into the land of Judah, to the which they + have a desire to return to dwell there: for none shall return + but such as shall escape. + +24:044:015 Then all the men which knew that their wives had burned + incense unto other gods, and all the women that stood by, a + great multitude, even all the people that dwelt in the land of + Egypt, in Pathros, answered Jeremiah, saying, + +24:044:016 As for the word that thou hast spoken unto us in the name of + the LORD, we will not hearken unto thee. + +24:044:017 But we will certainly do whatsoever thing goeth forth out of + our own mouth, to burn incense unto the queen of heaven, and + to pour out drink offerings unto her, as we have done, we, and + our fathers, our kings, and our princes, in the cities of + Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem: for then had we plenty + of victuals, and were well, and saw no evil. + +24:044:018 But since we left off to burn incense to the queen of heaven, + and to pour out drink offerings unto her, we have wanted all + things, and have been consumed by the sword and by the famine. + +24:044:019 And when we burned incense to the queen of heaven, and poured + out drink offerings unto her, did we make her cakes to worship + her, and pour out drink offerings unto her, without our men? + +24:044:020 Then Jeremiah said unto all the people, to the men, and to the + women, and to all the people which had given him that answer, + saying, + +24:044:021 The incense that ye burned in the cities of Judah, and in the + streets of Jerusalem, ye, and your fathers, your kings, and + your princes, and the people of the land, did not the LORD + remember them, and came it not into his mind? + +24:044:022 So that the LORD could no longer bear, because of the evil of + your doings, and because of the abominations which ye have + committed; therefore is your land a desolation, and an + astonishment, and a curse, without an inhabitant, as at this + day. + +24:044:023 Because ye have burned incense, and because ye have sinned + against the LORD, and have not obeyed the voice of the LORD, + nor walked in his law, nor in his statutes, nor in his + testimonies; therefore this evil is happened unto you, as at + this day. + +24:044:024 Moreover Jeremiah said unto all the people, and to all the + women, Hear the word of the LORD, all Judah that are in the + land of Egypt: + +24:044:025 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saying; Ye + and your wives have both spoken with your mouths, and + fulfilled with your hand, saying, We will surely perform our + vows that we have vowed, to burn incense to the queen of + heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto her: ye will + surely accomplish your vows, and surely perform your vows. + +24:044:026 Therefore hear ye the word of the LORD, all Judah that dwell + in the land of Egypt; Behold, I have sworn by my great name, + saith the LORD, that my name shall no more be named in the + mouth of any man of Judah in all the land of Egypt, saying, + The Lord GOD liveth. + +24:044:027 Behold, I will watch over them for evil, and not for good: and + all the men of Judah that are in the land of Egypt shall be + consumed by the sword and by the famine, until there be an end + of them. + +24:044:028 Yet a small number that escape the sword shall return out of + the land of Egypt into the land of Judah, and all the remnant + of Judah, that are gone into the land of Egypt to sojourn + there, shall know whose words shall stand, mine, or their's. + +24:044:029 And this shall be a sign unto you, saith the LORD, that I will + punish you in this place, that ye may know that my words shall + surely stand against you for evil: + +24:044:030 Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will give Pharaohhophra king of + Egypt into the hand of his enemies, and into the hand of them + that seek his life; as I gave Zedekiah king of Judah into the + hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, his enemy, and that + sought his life. + +24:045:001 The word that Jeremiah the prophet spake unto Baruch the son + of Neriah, when he had written these words in a book at the + mouth of Jeremiah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of + Josiah king of Judah, saying, + +24:045:002 Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, unto thee, O Baruch: + +24:045:003 Thou didst say, Woe is me now! for the LORD hath added grief + to my sorrow; I fainted in my sighing, and I find no rest. + +24:045:004 Thus shalt thou say unto him, The LORD saith thus; Behold, + that which I have built will I break down, and that which I + have planted I will pluck up, even this whole land. + +24:045:005 And seekest thou great things for thyself? seek them not: for, + behold, I will bring evil upon all flesh, saith the LORD: but + thy life will I give unto thee for a prey in all places + whither thou goest. + +24:046:001 The word of the LORD which came to Jeremiah the prophet + against the Gentiles; + +24:046:002 Against Egypt, against the army of Pharaohnecho king of Egypt, + which was by the river Euphrates in Carchemish, which + Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon smote in the fourth year of + Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah. + +24:046:003 Order ye the buckler and shield, and draw near to battle. + +24:046:004 Harness the horses; and get up, ye horsemen, and stand forth + with your helmets; furbish the spears, and put on the + brigandines. + +24:046:005 Wherefore have I seen them dismayed and turned away back? and + their mighty ones are beaten down, and are fled apace, and + look not back: for fear was round about, saith the LORD. + +24:046:006 Let not the swift flee away, nor the mighty man escape; they + shall stumble, and fall toward the north by the river + Euphrates. + +24:046:007 Who is this that cometh up as a flood, whose waters are moved + as the rivers? + +24:046:008 Egypt riseth up like a flood, and his waters are moved like + the rivers; and he saith, I will go up, and will cover the + earth; I will destroy the city and the inhabitants thereof. + +24:046:009 Come up, ye horses; and rage, ye chariots; and let the mighty + men come forth; the Ethiopians and the Libyans, that handle + the shield; and the Lydians, that handle and bend the bow. + +24:046:010 For this is the day of the Lord GOD of hosts, a day of + vengeance, that he may avenge him of his adversaries: and the + sword shall devour, and it shall be satiate and made drunk + with their blood: for the Lord GOD of hosts hath a sacrifice + in the north country by the river Euphrates. + +24:046:011 Go up into Gilead, and take balm, O virgin, the daughter of + Egypt: in vain shalt thou use many medicines; for thou shalt + not be cured. + +24:046:012 The nations have heard of thy shame, and thy cry hath filled + the land: for the mighty man hath stumbled against the mighty, + and they are fallen both together. + +24:046:013 The word that the LORD spake to Jeremiah the prophet, how + Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon should come and smite the land + of Egypt. + +24:046:014 Declare ye in Egypt, and publish in Migdol, and publish in + Noph and in Tahpanhes: say ye, Stand fast, and prepare thee; + for the sword shall devour round about thee. + +24:046:015 Why are thy valiant men swept away? they stood not, because + the LORD did drive them. + +24:046:016 He made many to fall, yea, one fell upon another: and they + said, Arise, and let us go again to our own people, and to the + land of our nativity, from the oppressing sword. + +24:046:017 They did cry there, Pharaoh king of Egypt is but a noise; he + hath passed the time appointed. + +24:046:018 As I live, saith the King, whose name is the LORD of hosts, + Surely as Tabor is among the mountains, and as Carmel by the + sea, so shall he come. + +24:046:019 O thou daughter dwelling in Egypt, furnish thyself to go into + captivity: for Noph shall be waste and desolate without an + inhabitant. + +24:046:020 Egypt is like a very fair heifer, but destruction cometh; it + cometh out of the north. + +24:046:021 Also her hired men are in the midst of her like fatted + bullocks; for they also are turned back, and are fled away + together: they did not stand, because the day of their + calamity was come upon them, and the time of their visitation. + +24:046:022 The voice thereof shall go like a serpent; for they shall + march with an army, and come against her with axes, as hewers + of wood. + +24:046:023 They shall cut down her forest, saith the LORD, though it + cannot be searched; because they are more than the + grasshoppers, and are innumerable. + +24:046:024 The daughter of Egypt shall be confounded; she shall be + delivered into the hand of the people of the north. + +24:046:025 The LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saith; Behold, I will + punish the multitude of No, and Pharaoh, and Egypt, with their + gods, and their kings; even Pharaoh, and all them that trust + in him: + +24:046:026 And I will deliver them into the hand of those that seek their + lives, and into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, + and into the hand of his servants: and afterward it shall be + inhabited, as in the days of old, saith the LORD. + +24:046:027 But fear not thou, O my servant Jacob, and be not dismayed, O + Israel: for, behold, I will save thee from afar off, and thy + seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, + and be in rest and at ease, and none shall make him afraid. + +24:046:028 Fear thou not, O Jacob my servant, saith the LORD: for I am + with thee; for I will make a full end of all the nations + whither I have driven thee: but I will not make a full end of + thee, but correct thee in measure; yet will I not leave thee + wholly unpunished. + +24:047:001 The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet against + the Philistines, before that Pharaoh smote Gaza. + +24:047:002 Thus saith the LORD; Behold, waters rise up out of the north, + and shall be an overflowing flood, and shall overflow the + land, and all that is therein; the city, and them that dwell + therein: then the men shall cry, and all the inhabitants of + the land shall howl. + +24:047:003 At the noise of the stamping of the hoofs of his strong + horses, at the rushing of his chariots, and at the rumbling of + his wheels, the fathers shall not look back to their children + for feebleness of hands; + +24:047:004 Because of the day that cometh to spoil all the Philistines, + and to cut off from Tyrus and Zidon every helper that + remaineth: for the LORD will spoil the Philistines, the + remnant of the country of Caphtor. + +24:047:005 Baldness is come upon Gaza; Ashkelon is cut off with the + remnant of their valley: how long wilt thou cut thyself? + +24:047:006 O thou sword of the LORD, how long will it be ere thou be + quiet? put up thyself into thy scabbard, rest, and be still. + +24:047:007 How can it be quiet, seeing the LORD hath given it a charge + against Ashkelon, and against the sea shore? there hath he + appointed it. + +24:048:001 Against Moab thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; + Woe unto Nebo! for it is spoiled: Kiriathaim is confounded and + taken: Misgab is confounded and dismayed. + +24:048:002 There shall be no more praise of Moab: in Heshbon they have + devised evil against it; come, and let us cut it off from + being a nation. Also thou shalt be cut down, O Madmen; the + sword shall pursue thee. + +24:048:003 A voice of crying shall be from Horonaim, spoiling and great + destruction. + +24:048:004 Moab is destroyed; her little ones have caused a cry to be + heard. + +24:048:005 For in the going up of Luhith continual weeping shall go up; + for in the going down of Horonaim the enemies have heard a cry + of destruction. + +24:048:006 Flee, save your lives, and be like the heath in the + wilderness. + +24:048:007 For because thou hast trusted in thy works and in thy + treasures, thou shalt also be taken: and Chemosh shall go + forth into captivity with his priests and his princes + together. + +24:048:008 And the spoiler shall come upon every city, and no city shall + escape: the valley also shall perish, and the plain shall be + destroyed, as the LORD hath spoken. + +24:048:009 Give wings unto Moab, that it may flee and get away: for the + cities thereof shall be desolate, without any to dwell + therein. + +24:048:010 Cursed be he that doeth the work of the LORD deceitfully, and + cursed be he that keepeth back his sword from blood. + +24:048:011 Moab hath been at ease from his youth, and he hath settled on + his lees, and hath not been emptied from vessel to vessel, + neither hath he gone into captivity: therefore his taste + remained in him, and his scent is not changed. + +24:048:012 Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will + send unto him wanderers, that shall cause him to wander, and + shall empty his vessels, and break their bottles. + +24:048:013 And Moab shall be ashamed of Chemosh, as the house of Israel + was ashamed of Bethel their confidence. + +24:048:014 How say ye, We are mighty and strong men for the war? + +24:048:015 Moab is spoiled, and gone up out of her cities, and his chosen + young men are gone down to the slaughter, saith the King, + whose name is the LORD of hosts. + +24:048:016 The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction + hasteth fast. + +24:048:017 All ye that are about him, bemoan him; and all ye that know + his name, say, How is the strong staff broken, and the + beautiful rod! + +24:048:018 Thou daughter that dost inhabit Dibon, come down from thy + glory, and sit in thirst; for the spoiler of Moab shall come + upon thee, and he shall destroy thy strong holds. + +24:048:019 O inhabitant of Aroer, stand by the way, and espy; ask him + that fleeth, and her that escapeth, and say, What is done? + +24:048:020 Moab is confounded; for it is broken down: howl and cry; tell + ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled, + +24:048:021 And judgment is come upon the plain country; upon Holon, and + upon Jahazah, and upon Mephaath, + +24:048:022 And upon Dibon, and upon Nebo, and upon Bethdiblathaim, + +24:048:023 And upon Kiriathaim, and upon Bethgamul, and upon Bethmeon, + +24:048:024 And upon Kerioth, and upon Bozrah, and upon all the cities of + the land of Moab, far or near. + +24:048:025 The horn of Moab is cut off, and his arm is broken, saith the + LORD. + +24:048:026 Make ye him drunken: for he magnified himself against the + LORD: Moab also shall wallow in his vomit, and he also shall + be in derision. + +24:048:027 For was not Israel a derision unto thee? was he found among + thieves? for since thou spakest of him, thou skippedst for + joy. + +24:048:028 O ye that dwell in Moab, leave the cities, and dwell in the + rock, and be like the dove that maketh her nest in the sides + of the hole's mouth. + +24:048:029 We have heard the pride of Moab, (he is exceeding proud) his + loftiness, and his arrogancy, and his pride, and the + haughtiness of his heart. + +24:048:030 I know his wrath, saith the LORD; but it shall not be so; his + lies shall not so effect it. + +24:048:031 Therefore will I howl for Moab, and I will cry out for all + Moab; mine heart shall mourn for the men of Kirheres. + +24:048:032 O vine of Sibmah, I will weep for thee with the weeping of + Jazer: thy plants are gone over the sea, they reach even to + the sea of Jazer: the spoiler is fallen upon thy summer fruits + and upon thy vintage. + +24:048:033 And joy and gladness is taken from the plentiful field, and + from the land of Moab, and I have caused wine to fail from the + winepresses: none shall tread with shouting; their shouting + shall be no shouting. + +24:048:034 From the cry of Heshbon even unto Elealeh, and even unto + Jahaz, have they uttered their voice, from Zoar even unto + Horonaim, as an heifer of three years old: for the waters also + of Nimrim shall be desolate. + +24:048:035 Moreover I will cause to cease in Moab, saith the LORD, him + that offereth in the high places, and him that burneth incense + to his gods. + +24:048:036 Therefore mine heart shall sound for Moab like pipes, and mine + heart shall sound like pipes for the men of Kirheres: because + the riches that he hath gotten are perished. + +24:048:037 For every head shall be bald, and every beard clipped: upon + all the hands shall be cuttings, and upon the loins sackcloth. + +24:048:038 There shall be lamentation generally upon all the housetops of + Moab, and in the streets thereof: for I have broken Moab like + a vessel wherein is no pleasure, saith the LORD. + +24:048:039 They shall howl, saying, How is it broken down! how hath Moab + turned the back with shame! so shall Moab be a derision and a + dismaying to all them about him. + +24:048:040 For thus saith the LORD; Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and + shall spread his wings over Moab. + +24:048:041 Kerioth is taken, and the strong holds are surprised, and the + mighty men's hearts in Moab at that day shall be as the heart + of a woman in her pangs. + +24:048:042 And Moab shall be destroyed from being a people, because he + hath magnified himself against the LORD. + +24:048:043 Fear, and the pit, and the snare, shall be upon thee, O + inhabitant of Moab, saith the LORD. + +24:048:044 He that fleeth from the fear shall fall into the pit; and he + that getteth up out of the pit shall be taken in the snare: + for I will bring upon it, even upon Moab, the year of their + visitation, saith the LORD. + +24:048:045 They that fled stood under the shadow of Heshbon because of + the force: but a fire shall come forth out of Heshbon, and a + flame from the midst of Sihon, and shall devour the corner of + Moab, and the crown of the head of the tumultuous ones. + +24:048:046 Woe be unto thee, O Moab! the people of Chemosh perisheth: for + thy sons are taken captives, and thy daughters captives. + +24:048:047 Yet will I bring again the captivity of Moab in the latter + days, saith the LORD. Thus far is the judgment of Moab. + +24:049:001 Concerning the Ammonites, thus saith the LORD; Hath Israel no + sons? hath he no heir? why then doth their king inherit Gad, + and his people dwell in his cities? + +24:049:002 Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will + cause an alarm of war to be heard in Rabbah of the Ammonites; + and it shall be a desolate heap, and her daughters shall be + burned with fire: then shall Israel be heir unto them that + were his heirs, saith the LORD. + +24:049:003 Howl, O Heshbon, for Ai is spoiled: cry, ye daughters of + Rabbah, gird you with sackcloth; lament, and run to and fro by + the hedges; for their king shall go into captivity, and his + priests and his princes together. + +24:049:004 Wherefore gloriest thou in the valleys, thy flowing valley, O + backsliding daughter? that trusted in her treasures, saying, + Who shall come unto me? + +24:049:005 Behold, I will bring a fear upon thee, saith the Lord GOD of + hosts, from all those that be about thee; and ye shall be + driven out every man right forth; and none shall gather up him + that wandereth. + +24:049:006 And afterward I will bring again the captivity of the children + of Ammon, saith the LORD. + +24:049:007 Concerning Edom, thus saith the LORD of hosts; Is wisdom no + more in Teman? is counsel perished from the prudent? is their + wisdom vanished? + +24:049:008 Flee ye, turn back, dwell deep, O inhabitants of Dedan; for I + will bring the calamity of Esau upon him, the time that I will + visit him. + +24:049:009 If grapegatherers come to thee, would they not leave some + gleaning grapes? if thieves by night, they will destroy till + they have enough. + +24:049:010 But I have made Esau bare, I have uncovered his secret places, + and he shall not be able to hide himself: his seed is spoiled, + and his brethren, and his neighbours, and he is not. + +24:049:011 Leave thy fatherless children, I will preserve them alive; and + let thy widows trust in me. + +24:049:012 For thus saith the LORD; Behold, they whose judgment was not + to drink of the cup have assuredly drunken; and art thou he + that shall altogether go unpunished? thou shalt not go + unpunished, but thou shalt surely drink of it. + +24:049:013 For I have sworn by myself, saith the LORD, that Bozrah shall + become a desolation, a reproach, a waste, and a curse; and all + the cities thereof shall be perpetual wastes. + +24:049:014 I have heard a rumour from the LORD, and an ambassador is sent + unto the heathen, saying, Gather ye together, and come against + her, and rise up to the battle. + +24:049:015 For, lo, I will make thee small among the heathen, and + despised among men. + +24:049:016 Thy terribleness hath deceived thee, and the pride of thine + heart, O thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, that + holdest the height of the hill: though thou shouldest make thy + nest as high as the eagle, I will bring thee down from thence, + saith the LORD. + +24:049:017 Also Edom shall be a desolation: every one that goeth by it + shall be astonished, and shall hiss at all the plagues + thereof. + +24:049:018 As in the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah and the neighbour + cities thereof, saith the LORD, no man shall abide there, + neither shall a son of man dwell in it. + +24:049:019 Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of + Jordan against the habitation of the strong: but I will + suddenly make him run away from her: and who is a chosen man, + that I may appoint over her? for who is like me? and who will + appoint me the time? and who is that shepherd that will stand + before me? + +24:049:020 Therefore hear the counsel of the LORD, that he hath taken + against Edom; and his purposes, that he hath purposed against + the inhabitants of Teman: Surely the least of the flock shall + draw them out: surely he shall make their habitations desolate + with them. + +24:049:021 The earth is moved at the noise of their fall, at the cry the + noise thereof was heard in the Red sea. + +24:049:022 Behold, he shall come up and fly as the eagle, and spread his + wings over Bozrah: and at that day shall the heart of the + mighty men of Edom be as the heart of a woman in her pangs. + +24:049:023 Concerning Damascus. Hamath is confounded, and Arpad: for they + have heard evil tidings: they are fainthearted; there is + sorrow on the sea; it cannot be quiet. + +24:049:024 Damascus is waxed feeble, and turneth herself to flee, and + fear hath seized on her: anguish and sorrows have taken her, + as a woman in travail. + +24:049:025 How is the city of praise not left, the city of my joy! + +24:049:026 Therefore her young men shall fall in her streets, and all the + men of war shall be cut off in that day, saith the LORD of + hosts. + +24:049:027 And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, and it shall + consume the palaces of Benhadad. + +24:049:028 Concerning Kedar, and concerning the kingdoms of Hazor, which + Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon shall smite, thus saith the + LORD; Arise ye, go up to Kedar, and spoil the men of the east. + +24:049:029 Their tents and their flocks shall they take away: they shall + take to themselves their curtains, and all their vessels, and + their camels; and they shall cry unto them, Fear is on every + side. + +24:049:030 Flee, get you far off, dwell deep, O ye inhabitants of Hazor, + saith the LORD; for Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon hath taken + counsel against you, and hath conceived a purpose against you. + +24:049:031 Arise, get you up unto the wealthy nation, that dwelleth + without care, saith the LORD, which have neither gates nor + bars, which dwell alone. + +24:049:032 And their camels shall be a booty, and the multitude of their + cattle a spoil: and I will scatter into all winds them that + are in the utmost corners; and I will bring their calamity + from all sides thereof, saith the LORD. + +24:049:033 And Hazor shall be a dwelling for dragons, and a desolation + for ever: there shall no man abide there, nor any son of man + dwell in it. + +24:049:034 The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet against + Elam in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, + saying, + +24:049:035 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of + Elam, the chief of their might. + +24:049:036 And upon Elam will I bring the four winds from the four + quarters of heaven, and will scatter them toward all those + winds; and there shall be no nation whither the outcasts of + Elam shall not come. + +24:049:037 For I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies, and + before them that seek their life: and I will bring evil upon + them, even my fierce anger, saith the LORD; and I will send + the sword after them, till I have consumed them: + +24:049:038 And I will set my throne in Elam, and will destroy from thence + the king and the princes, saith the LORD. + +24:049:039 But it shall come to pass in the latter days, that I will + bring again the captivity of Elam, saith the LORD. + +24:050:001 The word that the LORD spake against Babylon and against the + land of the Chaldeans by Jeremiah the prophet. + +24:050:002 Declare ye among the nations, and publish, and set up a + standard; publish, and conceal not: say, Babylon is taken, Bel + is confounded, Merodach is broken in pieces; her idols are + confounded, her images are broken in pieces. + +24:050:003 For out of the north there cometh up a nation against her, + which shall make her land desolate, and none shall dwell + therein: they shall remove, they shall depart, both man and + beast. + +24:050:004 In those days, and in that time, saith the LORD, the children + of Israel shall come, they and the children of Judah together, + going and weeping: they shall go, and seek the LORD their God. + +24:050:005 They shall ask the way to Zion with their faces thitherward, + saying, Come, and let us join ourselves to the LORD in a + perpetual covenant that shall not be forgotten. + +24:050:006 My people hath been lost sheep: their shepherds have caused + them to go astray, they have turned them away on the + mountains: they have gone from mountain to hill, they have + forgotten their restingplace. + +24:050:007 All that found them have devoured them: and their adversaries + said, We offend not, because they have sinned against the + LORD, the habitation of justice, even the LORD, the hope of + their fathers. + +24:050:008 Remove out of the midst of Babylon, and go forth out of the + land of the Chaldeans, and be as the he goats before the + flocks. + +24:050:009 For, lo, I will raise and cause to come up against Babylon an + assembly of great nations from the north country: and they + shall set themselves in array against her; from thence she + shall be taken: their arrows shall be as of a mighty expert + man; none shall return in vain. + +24:050:010 And Chaldea shall be a spoil: all that spoil her shall be + satisfied, saith the LORD. + +24:050:011 Because ye were glad, because ye rejoiced, O ye destroyers of + mine heritage, because ye are grown fat as the heifer at + grass, and bellow as bulls; + +24:050:012 Your mother shall be sore confounded; she that bare you shall + be ashamed: behold, the hindermost of the nations shall be a + wilderness, a dry land, and a desert. + +24:050:013 Because of the wrath of the LORD it shall not be inhabited, + but it shall be wholly desolate: every one that goeth by + Babylon shall be astonished, and hiss at all her plagues. + +24:050:014 Put yourselves in array against Babylon round about: all ye + that bend the bow, shoot at her, spare no arrows: for she hath + sinned against the LORD. + +24:050:015 Shout against her round about: she hath given her hand: her + foundations are fallen, her walls are thrown down: for it is + the vengeance of the LORD: take vengeance upon her; as she + hath done, do unto her. + +24:050:016 Cut off the sower from Babylon, and him that handleth the + sickle in the time of harvest: for fear of the oppressing + sword they shall turn every one to his people, and they shall + flee every one to his own land. + +24:050:017 Israel is a scattered sheep; the lions have driven him away: + first the king of Assyria hath devoured him; and last this + Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon hath broken his bones. + +24:050:018 Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; + Behold, I will punish the king of Babylon and his land, as I + have punished the king of Assyria. + +24:050:019 And I will bring Israel again to his habitation, and he shall + feed on Carmel and Bashan, and his soul shall be satisfied + upon mount Ephraim and Gilead. + +24:050:020 In those days, and in that time, saith the LORD, the iniquity + of Israel shall be sought for, and there shall be none; and + the sins of Judah, and they shall not be found: for I will + pardon them whom I reserve. + +24:050:021 Go up against the land of Merathaim, even against it, and + against the inhabitants of Pekod: waste and utterly destroy + after them, saith the LORD, and do according to all that I + have commanded thee. + +24:050:022 A sound of battle is in the land, and of great destruction. + +24:050:023 How is the hammer of the whole earth cut asunder and broken! + how is Babylon become a desolation among the nations! + +24:050:024 I have laid a snare for thee, and thou art also taken, O + Babylon, and thou wast not aware: thou art found, and also + caught, because thou hast striven against the LORD. + +24:050:025 The LORD hath opened his armoury, and hath brought forth the + weapons of his indignation: for this is the work of the Lord + GOD of hosts in the land of the Chaldeans. + +24:050:026 Come against her from the utmost border, open her storehouses: + cast her up as heaps, and destroy her utterly: let nothing of + her be left. + +24:050:027 Slay all her bullocks; let them go down to the slaughter: woe + unto them! for their day is come, the time of their + visitation. + +24:050:028 The voice of them that flee and escape out of the land of + Babylon, to declare in Zion the vengeance of the LORD our God, + the vengeance of his temple. + +24:050:029 Call together the archers against Babylon: all ye that bend + the bow, camp against it round about; let none thereof escape: + recompense her according to her work; according to all that + she hath done, do unto her: for she hath been proud against + the LORD, against the Holy One of Israel. + +24:050:030 Therefore shall her young men fall in the streets, and all her + men of war shall be cut off in that day, saith the LORD. + +24:050:031 Behold, I am against thee, O thou most proud, saith the Lord + GOD of hosts: for thy day is come, the time that I will visit + thee. + +24:050:032 And the most proud shall stumble and fall, and none shall + raise him up: and I will kindle a fire in his cities, and it + shall devour all round about him. + +24:050:033 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The children of Israel and the + children of Judah were oppressed together: and all that took + them captives held them fast; they refused to let them go. + +24:050:034 Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of hosts is his name: he + shall throughly plead their cause, that he may give rest to + the land, and disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon. + +24:050:035 A sword is upon the Chaldeans, saith the LORD, and upon the + inhabitants of Babylon, and upon her princes, and upon her + wise men. + +24:050:036 A sword is upon the liars; and they shall dote: a sword is + upon her mighty men; and they shall be dismayed. + +24:050:037 A sword is upon their horses, and upon their chariots, and + upon all the mingled people that are in the midst of her; and + they shall become as women: a sword is upon her treasures; and + they shall be robbed. + +24:050:038 A drought is upon her waters; and they shall be dried up: for + it is the land of graven images, and they are mad upon their + idols. + +24:050:039 Therefore the wild beasts of the desert with the wild beasts + of the islands shall dwell there, and the owls shall dwell + therein: and it shall be no more inhabited for ever; neither + shall it be dwelt in from generation to generation. + +24:050:040 As God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah and the neighbour cities + thereof, saith the LORD; so shall no man abide there, neither + shall any son of man dwell therein. + +24:050:041 Behold, a people shall come from the north, and a great + nation, and many kings shall be raised up from the coasts of + the earth. + +24:050:042 They shall hold the bow and the lance: they are cruel, and + will not shew mercy: their voice shall roar like the sea, and + they shall ride upon horses, every one put in array, like a + man to the battle, against thee, O daughter of Babylon. + +24:050:043 The king of Babylon hath heard the report of them, and his + hands waxed feeble: anguish took hold of him, and pangs as of + a woman in travail. + +24:050:044 Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of + Jordan unto the habitation of the strong: but I will make them + suddenly run away from her: and who is a chosen man, that I + may appoint over her? for who is like me? and who will appoint + me the time? and who is that shepherd that will stand before + me? + +24:050:045 Therefore hear ye the counsel of the LORD, that he hath taken + against Babylon; and his purposes, that he hath purposed + against the land of the Chaldeans: Surely the least of the + flock shall draw them out: surely he shall make their + habitation desolate with them. + +24:050:046 At the noise of the taking of Babylon the earth is moved, and + the cry is heard among the nations. + +24:051:001 Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, + and against them that dwell in the midst of them that rise up + against me, a destroying wind; + +24:051:002 And will send unto Babylon fanners, that shall fan her, and + shall empty her land: for in the day of trouble they shall be + against her round about. + +24:051:003 Against him that bendeth let the archer bend his bow, and + against him that lifteth himself up in his brigandine: and + spare ye not her young men; destroy ye utterly all her host. + +24:051:004 Thus the slain shall fall in the land of the Chaldeans, and + they that are thrust through in her streets. + +24:051:005 For Israel hath not been forsaken, nor Judah of his God, of + the LORD of hosts; though their land was filled with sin + against the Holy One of Israel. + +24:051:006 Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and deliver every man his + soul: be not cut off in her iniquity; for this is the time of + the LORD's vengeance; he will render unto her a recompence. + +24:051:007 Babylon hath been a golden cup in the LORD's hand, that made + all the earth drunken: the nations have drunken of her wine; + therefore the nations are mad. + +24:051:008 Babylon is suddenly fallen and destroyed: howl for her; take + balm for her pain, if so be she may be healed. + +24:051:009 We would have healed Babylon, but she is not healed: forsake + her, and let us go every one into his own country: for her + judgment reacheth unto heaven, and is lifted up even to the + skies. + +24:051:010 The LORD hath brought forth our righteousness: come, and let + us declare in Zion the work of the LORD our God. + +24:051:011 Make bright the arrows; gather the shields: the LORD hath + raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes: for his device + is against Babylon, to destroy it; because it is the vengeance + of the LORD, the vengeance of his temple. + +24:051:012 Set up the standard upon the walls of Babylon, make the watch + strong, set up the watchmen, prepare the ambushes: for the + LORD hath both devised and done that which he spake against + the inhabitants of Babylon. + +24:051:013 O thou that dwellest upon many waters, abundant in treasures, + thine end is come, and the measure of thy covetousness. + +24:051:014 The LORD of hosts hath sworn by himself, saying, Surely I will + fill thee with men, as with caterpillers; and they shall lift + up a shout against thee. + +24:051:015 He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the + world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his + understanding. + +24:051:016 When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in + the heavens; and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the + ends of the earth: he maketh lightnings with rain, and + bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures. + +24:051:017 Every man is brutish by his knowledge; every founder is + confounded by the graven image: for his molten image is + falsehood, and there is no breath in them. + +24:051:018 They are vanity, the work of errors: in the time of their + visitation they shall perish. + +24:051:019 The portion of Jacob is not like them; for he is the former of + all things: and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: the LORD + of hosts is his name. + +24:051:020 Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will + I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy + kingdoms; + +24:051:021 And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider; + and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and his + rider; + +24:051:022 With thee also will I break in pieces man and woman; and with + thee will I break in pieces old and young; and with thee will + I break in pieces the young man and the maid; + +24:051:023 I will also break in pieces with thee the shepherd and his + flock; and with thee will I break in pieces the husbandman and + his yoke of oxen; and with thee will I break in pieces + captains and rulers. + +24:051:024 And I will render unto Babylon and to all the inhabitants of + Chaldea all their evil that they have done in Zion in your + sight, saith the LORD. + +24:051:025 Behold, I am against thee, O destroying mountain, saith the + LORD, which destroyest all the earth: and I will stretch out + mine hand upon thee, and roll thee down from the rocks, and + will make thee a burnt mountain. + +24:051:026 And they shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a + stone for foundations; but thou shalt be desolate for ever, + saith the LORD. + +24:051:027 Set ye up a standard in the land, blow the trumpet among the + nations, prepare the nations against her, call together + against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashchenaz; + appoint a captain against her; cause the horses to come up as + the rough caterpillers. + +24:051:028 Prepare against her the nations with the kings of the Medes, + the captains thereof, and all the rulers thereof, and all the + land of his dominion. + +24:051:029 And the land shall tremble and sorrow: for every purpose of + the LORD shall be performed against Babylon, to make the land + of Babylon a desolation without an inhabitant. + +24:051:030 The mighty men of Babylon have forborn to fight, they have + remained in their holds: their might hath failed; they became + as women: they have burned her dwellingplaces; her bars are + broken. + +24:051:031 One post shall run to meet another, and one messenger to meet + another, to shew the king of Babylon that his city is taken at + one end, + +24:051:032 And that the passages are stopped, and the reeds they have + burned with fire, and the men of war are affrighted. + +24:051:033 For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; The + daughter of Babylon is like a threshingfloor, it is time to + thresh her: yet a little while, and the time of her harvest + shall come. + +24:051:034 Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon hath devoured me, he hath + crushed me, he hath made me an empty vessel, he hath swallowed + me up like a dragon, he hath filled his belly with my + delicates, he hath cast me out. + +24:051:035 The violence done to me and to my flesh be upon Babylon, shall + the inhabitant of Zion say; and my blood upon the inhabitants + of Chaldea, shall Jerusalem say. + +24:051:036 Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will plead thy cause, + and take vengeance for thee; and I will dry up her sea, and + make her springs dry. + +24:051:037 And Babylon shall become heaps, a dwellingplace for dragons, + an astonishment, and an hissing, without an inhabitant. + +24:051:038 They shall roar together like lions: they shall yell as lions' + whelps. + +24:051:039 In their heat I will make their feasts, and I will make them + drunken, that they may rejoice, and sleep a perpetual sleep, + and not wake, saith the LORD. + +24:051:040 I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, like rams + with he goats. + +24:051:041 How is Sheshach taken! and how is the praise of the whole + earth surprised! how is Babylon become an astonishment among + the nations! + +24:051:042 The sea is come up upon Babylon: she is covered with the + multitude of the waves thereof. + +24:051:043 Her cities are a desolation, a dry land, and a wilderness, a + land wherein no man dwelleth, neither doth any son of man pass + thereby. + +24:051:044 And I will punish Bel in Babylon, and I will bring forth out + of his mouth that which he hath swallowed up: and the nations + shall not flow together any more unto him: yea, the wall of + Babylon shall fall. + +24:051:045 My people, go ye out of the midst of her, and deliver ye every + man his soul from the fierce anger of the LORD. + +24:051:046 And lest your heart faint, and ye fear for the rumour that + shall be heard in the land; a rumour shall both come one year, + and after that in another year shall come a rumour, and + violence in the land, ruler against ruler. + +24:051:047 Therefore, behold, the days come, that I will do judgment upon + the graven images of Babylon: and her whole land shall be + confounded, and all her slain shall fall in the midst of her. + +24:051:048 Then the heaven and the earth, and all that is therein, shall + sing for Babylon: for the spoilers shall come unto her from + the north, saith the LORD. + +24:051:049 As Babylon hath caused the slain of Israel to fall, so at + Babylon shall fall the slain of all the earth. + +24:051:050 Ye that have escaped the sword, go away, stand not still: + remember the LORD afar off, and let Jerusalem come into your + mind. + +24:051:051 We are confounded, because we have heard reproach: shame hath + covered our faces: for strangers are come into the sanctuaries + of the LORD's house. + +24:051:052 Wherefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will + do judgment upon her graven images: and through all her land + the wounded shall groan. + +24:051:053 Though Babylon should mount up to heaven, and though she + should fortify the height of her strength, yet from me shall + spoilers come unto her, saith the LORD. + +24:051:054 A sound of a cry cometh from Babylon, and great destruction + from the land of the Chaldeans: + +24:051:055 Because the LORD hath spoiled Babylon, and destroyed out of + her the great voice; when her waves do roar like great waters, + a noise of their voice is uttered: + +24:051:056 Because the spoiler is come upon her, even upon Babylon, and + her mighty men are taken, every one of their bows is broken: + for the LORD God of recompences shall surely requite. + +24:051:057 And I will make drunk her princes, and her wise men, her + captains, and her rulers, and her mighty men: and they shall + sleep a perpetual sleep, and not wake, saith the King, whose + name is the LORD of hosts. + +24:051:058 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The broad walls of Babylon shall + be utterly broken, and her high gates shall be burned with + fire; and the people shall labour in vain, and the folk in the + fire, and they shall be weary. + +24:051:059 The word which Jeremiah the prophet commanded Seraiah the son + of Neriah, the son of Maaseiah, when he went with Zedekiah the + king of Judah into Babylon in the fourth year of his reign. + And this Seraiah was a quiet prince. + +24:051:060 So Jeremiah wrote in a book all the evil that should come upon + Babylon, even all these words that are written against + Babylon. + +24:051:061 And Jeremiah said to Seraiah, When thou comest to Babylon, and + shalt see, and shalt read all these words; + +24:051:062 Then shalt thou say, O LORD, thou hast spoken against this + place, to cut it off, that none shall remain in it, neither + man nor beast, but that it shall be desolate for ever. + +24:051:063 And it shall be, when thou hast made an end of reading this + book, that thou shalt bind a stone to it, and cast it into the + midst of Euphrates: + +24:051:064 And thou shalt say, Thus shall Babylon sink, and shall not + rise from the evil that I will bring upon her: and they shall + be weary. Thus far are the words of Jeremiah. + +24:052:001 Zedekiah was one and twenty years old when he began to reign, + and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And his mother's + name was Hamutal the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah. + +24:052:002 And he did that which was evil in the eyes of the LORD, + according to all that Jehoiakim had done. + +24:052:003 For through the anger of the LORD it came to pass in Jerusalem + and Judah, till he had cast them out from his presence, that + Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon. + +24:052:004 And it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign, in the + tenth month, in the tenth day of the month, that + Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon came, he and all his army, + against Jerusalem, and pitched against it, and built forts + against it round about. + +24:052:005 So the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king + Zedekiah. + +24:052:006 And in the fourth month, in the ninth day of the month, the + famine was sore in the city, so that there was no bread for + the people of the land. + +24:052:007 Then the city was broken up, and all the men of war fled, and + went forth out of the city by night by the way of the gate + between the two walls, which was by the king's garden; (now + the Chaldeans were by the city round about:) and they went by + the way of the plain. + +24:052:008 But the army of the Chaldeans pursued after the king, and + overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho; and all his army + was scattered from him. + +24:052:009 Then they took the king, and carried him up unto the king of + Babylon to Riblah in the land of Hamath; where he gave + judgment upon him. + +24:052:010 And the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah before his + eyes: he slew also all the princes of Judah in Riblah. + +24:052:011 Then he put out the eyes of Zedekiah; and the king of Babylon + bound him in chains, and carried him to Babylon, and put him + in prison till the day of his death. + +24:052:012 Now in the fifth month, in the tenth day of the month, which + was the nineteenth year of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, + came Nebuzaradan, captain of the guard, which served the king + of Babylon, into Jerusalem, + +24:052:013 And burned the house of the LORD, and the king's house; and + all the houses of Jerusalem, and all the houses of the great + men, burned he with fire: + +24:052:014 And all the army of the Chaldeans, that were with the captain + of the guard, brake down all the walls of Jerusalem round + about. + +24:052:015 Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive + certain of the poor of the people, and the residue of the + people that remained in the city, and those that fell away, + that fell to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the + multitude. + +24:052:016 But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left certain of the + poor of the land for vinedressers and for husbandmen. + +24:052:017 Also the pillars of brass that were in the house of the LORD, + and the bases, and the brasen sea that was in the house of the + LORD, the Chaldeans brake, and carried all the brass of them + to Babylon. + +24:052:018 The caldrons also, and the shovels, and the snuffers, and the + bowls, and the spoons, and all the vessels of brass wherewith + they ministered, took they away. + +24:052:019 And the basons, and the firepans, and the bowls, and the + caldrons, and the candlesticks, and the spoons, and the cups; + that which was of gold in gold, and that which was of silver + in silver, took the captain of the guard away. + +24:052:020 The two pillars, one sea, and twelve brasen bulls that were + under the bases, which king Solomon had made in the house of + the LORD: the brass of all these vessels was without weight. + +24:052:021 And concerning the pillars, the height of one pillar was + eighteen cubits; and a fillet of twelve cubits did compass it; + and the thickness thereof was four fingers: it was hollow. + +24:052:022 And a chapiter of brass was upon it; and the height of one + chapiter was five cubits, with network and pomegranates upon + the chapiters round about, all of brass. The second pillar + also and the pomegranates were like unto these. + +24:052:023 And there were ninety and six pomegranates on a side; and all + the pomegranates upon the network were an hundred round about. + +24:052:024 And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, + and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the + door: + +24:052:025 He took also out of the city an eunuch, which had the charge + of the men of war; and seven men of them that were near the + king's person, which were found in the city; and the principal + scribe of the host, who mustered the people of the land; and + threescore men of the people of the land, that were found in + the midst of the city. + +24:052:026 So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard took them, and brought + them to the king of Babylon to Riblah. + +24:052:027 And the king of Babylon smote them, and put them to death in + Riblah in the land of Hamath. Thus Judah was carried away + captive out of his own land. + +24:052:028 This is the people whom Nebuchadrezzar carried away captive: + in the seventh year three thousand Jews and three and twenty: + +24:052:029 In the eighteenth year of Nebuchadrezzar he carried away + captive from Jerusalem eight hundred thirty and two persons: + +24:052:030 In the three and twentieth year of Nebuchadrezzar Nebuzaradan + the captain of the guard carried away captive of the Jews + seven hundred forty and five persons: all the persons were + four thousand and six hundred. + +24:052:031 And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the + captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, + in the five and twentieth day of the month, that Evilmerodach + king of Babylon in the first year of his reign lifted up the + head of Jehoiachin king of Judah, and brought him forth out of + prison. + +24:052:032 And spake kindly unto him, and set his throne above the throne + of the kings that were with him in Babylon, + +24:052:033 And changed his prison garments: and he did continually eat + bread before him all the days of his life. + +24:052:034 And for his diet, there was a continual diet given him of the + king of Babylon, every day a portion until the day of his + death, all the days of his life. + +Book 25 Lamentations + +25:001:001 How doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people! how + is she become as a widow! she that was great among the + nations, and princess among the provinces, how is she become + tributary! + +25:001:002 She weepeth sore in the night, and her tears are on her + cheeks: among all her lovers she hath none to comfort her: all + her friends have dealt treacherously with her, they are become + her enemies. + +25:001:003 Judah is gone into captivity because of affliction, and + because of great servitude: she dwelleth among the heathen, + she findeth no rest: all her persecutors overtook her between + the straits. + +25:001:004 The ways of Zion do mourn, because none come to the solemn + feasts: all her gates are desolate: her priests sigh, her + virgins are afflicted, and she is in bitterness. + +25:001:005 Her adversaries are the chief, her enemies prosper; for the + LORD hath afflicted her for the multitude of her + transgressions: her children are gone into captivity before + the enemy. + +25:001:006 And from the daughter of Zion all her beauty is departed: her + princes are become like harts that find no pasture, and they + are gone without strength before the pursuer. + +25:001:007 Jerusalem remembered in the days of her affliction and of her + miseries all her pleasant things that she had in the days of + old, when her people fell into the hand of the enemy, and none + did help her: the adversaries saw her, and did mock at her + sabbaths. + +25:001:008 Jerusalem hath grievously sinned; therefore she is removed: + all that honoured her despise her, because they have seen her + nakedness: yea, she sigheth, and turneth backward. + +25:001:009 Her filthiness is in her skirts; she remembereth not her last + end; therefore she came down wonderfully: she had no + comforter. O LORD, behold my affliction: for the enemy hath + magnified himself. + +25:001:010 The adversary hath spread out his hand upon all her pleasant + things: for she hath seen that the heathen entered into her + sanctuary, whom thou didst command that they should not enter + into thy congregation. + +25:001:011 All her people sigh, they seek bread; they have given their + pleasant things for meat to relieve the soul: see, O LORD, and + consider; for I am become vile. + +25:001:012 Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by? behold, and see if + there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow, which is done unto + me, wherewith the LORD hath afflicted me in the day of his + fierce anger. + +25:001:013 From above hath he sent fire into my bones, and it prevaileth + against them: he hath spread a net for my feet, he hath turned + me back: he hath made me desolate and faint all the day. + +25:001:014 The yoke of my transgressions is bound by his hand: they are + wreathed, and come up upon my neck: he hath made my strength + to fall, the LORD hath delivered me into their hands, from + whom I am not able to rise up. + +25:001:015 The LORD hath trodden under foot all my mighty men in the + midst of me: he hath called an assembly against me to crush my + young men: the LORD hath trodden the virgin, the daughter of + Judah, as in a winepress. + +25:001:016 For these things I weep; mine eye, mine eye runneth down with + water, because the comforter that should relieve my soul is + far from me: my children are desolate, because the enemy + prevailed. + +25:001:017 Zion spreadeth forth her hands, and there is none to comfort + her: the LORD hath commanded concerning Jacob, that his + adversaries should be round about him: Jerusalem is as a + menstruous woman among them. + +25:001:018 The LORD is righteous; for I have rebelled against his + commandment: hear, I pray you, all people, and behold my + sorrow: my virgins and my young men are gone into captivity. + +25:001:019 I called for my lovers, but they deceived me: my priests and + mine elders gave up the ghost in the city, while they sought + their meat to relieve their souls. + +25:001:020 Behold, O LORD; for I am in distress: my bowels are troubled; + mine heart is turned within me; for I have grievously + rebelled: abroad the sword bereaveth, at home there is as + death. + +25:001:021 They have heard that I sigh: there is none to comfort me: all + mine enemies have heard of my trouble; they are glad that thou + hast done it: thou wilt bring the day that thou hast called, + and they shall be like unto me. + +25:001:022 Let all their wickedness come before thee; and do unto them, + as thou hast done unto me for all my transgressions: for my + sighs are many, and my heart is faint. + +25:002:001 How hath the LORD covered the daughter of Zion with a cloud in + his anger, and cast down from heaven unto the earth the beauty + of Israel, and remembered not his footstool in the day of his + anger! + +25:002:002 The LORD hath swallowed up all the habitations of Jacob, and + hath not pitied: he hath thrown down in his wrath the strong + holds of the daughter of Judah; he hath brought them down to + the ground: he hath polluted the kingdom and the princes + thereof. + +25:002:003 He hath cut off in his fierce anger all the horn of Israel: he + hath drawn back his right hand from before the enemy, and he + burned against Jacob like a flaming fire, which devoureth + round about. + +25:002:004 He hath bent his bow like an enemy: he stood with his right + hand as an adversary, and slew all that were pleasant to the + eye in the tabernacle of the daughter of Zion: he poured out + his fury like fire. + +25:002:005 The LORD was as an enemy: he hath swallowed up Israel, he hath + swallowed up all her palaces: he hath destroyed his strong + holds, and hath increased in the daughter of Judah mourning + and lamentation. + +25:002:006 And he hath violently taken away his tabernacle, as if it were + of a garden: he hath destroyed his places of the assembly: the + LORD hath caused the solemn feasts and sabbaths to be + forgotten in Zion, and hath despised in the indignation of his + anger the king and the priest. + +25:002:007 The LORD hath cast off his altar, he hath abhorred his + sanctuary, he hath given up into the hand of the enemy the + walls of her palaces; they have made a noise in the house of + the LORD, as in the day of a solemn feast. + +25:002:008 The LORD hath purposed to destroy the wall of the daughter of + Zion: he hath stretched out a line, he hath not withdrawn his + hand from destroying: therefore he made the rampart and the + wall to lament; they languished together. + +25:002:009 Her gates are sunk into the ground; he hath destroyed and + broken her bars: her king and her princes are among the + Gentiles: the law is no more; her prophets also find no vision + from the LORD. + +25:002:010 The elders of the daughter of Zion sit upon the ground, and + keep silence: they have cast up dust upon their heads; they + have girded themselves with sackcloth: the virgins of + Jerusalem hang down their heads to the ground. + +25:002:011 Mine eyes do fail with tears, my bowels are troubled, my liver + is poured upon the earth, for the destruction of the daughter + of my people; because the children and the sucklings swoon in + the streets of the city. + +25:002:012 They say to their mothers, Where is corn and wine? when they + swooned as the wounded in the streets of the city, when their + soul was poured out into their mothers' bosom. + +25:002:013 What thing shall I take to witness for thee? what thing shall + I liken to thee, O daughter of Jerusalem? what shall I equal + to thee, that I may comfort thee, O virgin daughter of Zion? + for thy breach is great like the sea: who can heal thee? + +25:002:014 Thy prophets have seen vain and foolish things for thee: and + they have not discovered thine iniquity, to turn away thy + captivity; but have seen for thee false burdens and causes of + banishment. + +25:002:015 All that pass by clap their hands at thee; they hiss and wag + their head at the daughter of Jerusalem, saying, Is this the + city that men call The perfection of beauty, The joy of the + whole earth? + +25:002:016 All thine enemies have opened their mouth against thee: they + hiss and gnash the teeth: they say, We have swallowed her up: + certainly this is the day that we looked for; we have found, + we have seen it. + +25:002:017 The LORD hath done that which he had devised; he hath + fulfilled his word that he had commanded in the days of old: + he hath thrown down, and hath not pitied: and he hath caused + thine enemy to rejoice over thee, he hath set up the horn of + thine adversaries. + +25:002:018 Their heart cried unto the LORD, O wall of the daughter of + Zion, let tears run down like a river day and night: give + thyself no rest; let not the apple of thine eye cease. + +25:002:019 Arise, cry out in the night: in the beginning of the watches + pour out thine heart like water before the face of the LORD: + lift up thy hands toward him for the life of thy young + children, that faint for hunger in the top of every street. + +25:002:020 Behold, O LORD, and consider to whom thou hast done this. + Shall the women eat their fruit, and children of a span long? + shall the priest and the prophet be slain in the sanctuary of + the Lord? + +25:002:021 The young and the old lie on the ground in the streets: my + virgins and my young men are fallen by the sword; thou hast + slain them in the day of thine anger; thou hast killed, and + not pitied. + +25:002:022 Thou hast called as in a solemn day my terrors round about, so + that in the day of the LORD's anger none escaped nor remained: + those that I have swaddled and brought up hath mine enemy + consumed. + +25:003:001 I AM the man that hath seen affliction by the rod of his + wrath. + +25:003:002 He hath led me, and brought me into darkness, but not into + light. + +25:003:003 Surely against me is he turned; he turneth his hand against me + all the day. + +25:003:004 My flesh and my skin hath he made old; he hath broken my + bones. + +25:003:005 He hath builded against me, and compassed me with gall and + travail. + +25:003:006 He hath set me in dark places, as they that be dead of old. + +25:003:007 He hath hedged me about, that I cannot get out: he hath made + my chain heavy. + +25:003:008 Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer. + +25:003:009 He hath inclosed my ways with hewn stone, he hath made my + paths crooked. + +25:003:010 He was unto me as a bear lying in wait, and as a lion in + secret places. + +25:003:011 He hath turned aside my ways, and pulled me in pieces: he hath + made me desolate. + +25:003:012 He hath bent his bow, and set me as a mark for the arrow. + +25:003:013 He hath caused the arrows of his quiver to enter into my + reins. + +25:003:014 I was a derision to all my people; and their song all the day. + +25:003:015 He hath filled me with bitterness, he hath made me drunken + with wormwood. + +25:003:016 He hath also broken my teeth with gravel stones, he hath + covered me with ashes. + +25:003:017 And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat + prosperity. + +25:003:018 And I said, My strength and my hope is perished from the LORD: + +25:003:019 Remembering mine affliction and my misery, the wormwood and + the gall. + +25:003:020 My soul hath them still in remembrance, and is humbled in me. + +25:003:021 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. + +25:003:022 It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because + his compassions fail not. + +25:003:023 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. + +25:003:024 The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope + in him. + +25:003:025 The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that + seeketh him. + +25:003:026 It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for + the salvation of the LORD. + +25:003:027 It is good for a man that he bear the yoke of his youth. + +25:003:028 He sitteth alone and keepeth silence, because he hath borne it + upon him. + +25:003:029 He putteth his mouth in the dust; if so be there may be hope. + +25:003:030 He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full + with reproach. + +25:003:031 For the LORD will not cast off for ever: + +25:003:032 But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion + according to the multitude of his mercies. + +25:003:033 For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of + men. + +25:003:034 To crush under his feet all the prisoners of the earth. + +25:003:035 To turn aside the right of a man before the face of the most + High, + +25:003:036 To subvert a man in his cause, the LORD approveth not. + +25:003:037 Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord + commandeth it not? + +25:003:038 Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and + good? + +25:003:039 Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment + of his sins? + +25:003:040 Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the LORD. + +25:003:041 Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the + heavens. + +25:003:042 We have transgressed and have rebelled: thou hast not + pardoned. + +25:003:043 Thou hast covered with anger, and persecuted us: thou hast + slain, thou hast not pitied. + +25:003:044 Thou hast covered thyself with a cloud, that our prayer should + not pass through. + +25:003:045 Thou hast made us as the offscouring and refuse in the midst + of the people. + +25:003:046 All our enemies have opened their mouths against us. + +25:003:047 Fear and a snare is come upon us, desolation and destruction. + +25:003:048 Mine eye runneth down with rivers of water for the destruction + of the daughter of my people. + +25:003:049 Mine eye trickleth down, and ceaseth not, without any + intermission. + +25:003:050 Till the LORD look down, and behold from heaven. + +25:003:051 Mine eye affecteth mine heart because of all the daughters of + my city. + +25:003:052 Mine enemies chased me sore, like a bird, without cause. + +25:003:053 They have cut off my life in the dungeon, and cast a stone + upon me. + +25:003:054 Waters flowed over mine head; then I said, I am cut off. + +25:003:055 I called upon thy name, O LORD, out of the low dungeon. + +25:003:056 Thou hast heard my voice: hide not thine ear at my breathing, + at my cry. + +25:003:057 Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee: thou + saidst, Fear not. + +25:003:058 O LORD, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast + redeemed my life. + +25:003:059 O LORD, thou hast seen my wrong: judge thou my cause. + +25:003:060 Thou hast seen all their vengeance and all their imaginations + against me. + +25:003:061 Thou hast heard their reproach, O LORD, and all their + imaginations against me; + +25:003:062 The lips of those that rose up against me, and their device + against me all the day. + +25:003:063 Behold their sitting down, and their rising up; I am their + musick. + +25:003:064 Render unto them a recompence, O LORD, according to the work + of their hands. + +25:003:065 Give them sorrow of heart, thy curse unto them. + +25:003:066 Persecute and destroy them in anger from under the heavens of + the LORD. + +25:004:001 How is the gold become dim! how is the most fine gold changed! + the stones of the sanctuary are poured out in the top of every + street. + +25:004:002 The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are + they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of + the potter! + +25:004:003 Even 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. + +25:004:004 The tongue of the sucking child cleaveth to the roof of his + mouth for thirst: the young children ask bread, and no man + breaketh it unto them. + +25:004:005 They that did feed delicately are desolate in the streets: + they that were brought up in scarlet embrace dunghills. + +25:004:006 For the punishment of the iniquity of the daughter of my + people is greater than the punishment of the sin of Sodom, + that was overthrown as in a moment, and no hands stayed on + her. + +25:004:007 Her Nazarites were purer than snow, they were whiter than + milk, they were more ruddy in body than rubies, their + polishing was of sapphire: + +25:004:008 Their visage is blacker than a coal; they are not known in the + streets: their skin cleaveth to their bones; it is withered, + it is become like a stick. + +25:004:009 They that be slain with the sword are better than they that be + slain with hunger: for these pine away, stricken through for + want of the fruits of the field. + +25:004:010 The hands of the pitiful women have sodden their own children: + they were their meat in the destruction of the daughter of my + people. + +25:004:011 The LORD hath accomplished his fury; he hath poured out his + fierce anger, and hath kindled a fire in Zion, and it hath + devoured the foundations thereof. + +25:004:012 The kings of the earth, and all the inhabitants of the world, + would not have believed that the adversary and the enemy + should have entered into the gates of Jerusalem. + +25:004:013 For the sins of her prophets, and the iniquities of her + priests, that have shed the blood of the just in the midst of + her, + +25:004:014 They have wandered as blind men in the streets, they have + polluted themselves with blood, so that men could not touch + their garments. + +25:004:015 They cried unto them, Depart ye; it is unclean; depart, + depart, touch not: when they fled away and wandered, they said + among the heathen, They shall no more sojourn there. + +25:004:016 The anger of the LORD hath divided them; he will no more + regard them: they respected not the persons of the priests, + they favoured not the elders. + +25:004:017 As for us, our eyes as yet failed for our vain help: in our + watching we have watched for a nation that could not save us. + +25:004:018 They hunt our steps, that we cannot go in our streets: our end + is near, our days are fulfilled; for our end is come. + +25:004:019 Our persecutors are swifter than the eagles of the heaven: + they pursued us upon the mountains, they laid wait for us in + the wilderness. + +25:004:020 The breath of our nostrils, the anointed of the LORD, was + taken in their pits, of whom we said, Under his shadow we + shall live among the heathen. + +25:004:021 Rejoice and be glad, O daughter of Edom, that dwellest in the + land of Uz; the cup also shall pass through unto thee: thou + shalt be drunken, and shalt make thyself naked. + +25:004:022 The punishment of thine iniquity is accomplished, O daughter + of Zion; he will no more carry thee away into captivity: he + will visit thine iniquity, O daughter of Edom; he will + discover thy sins. + +25:005:001 Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold + our reproach. + +25:005:002 Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. + +25:005:003 We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers are as widows. + +25:005:004 We have drunken our water for money; our wood is sold unto us. + +25:005:005 Our necks are under persecution: we labour, and have no rest. + +25:005:006 We have given the hand to the Egyptians, and to the Assyrians, + to be satisfied with bread. + +25:005:007 Our fathers have sinned, and are not; and we have borne their + iniquities. + +25:005:008 Servants have ruled over us: there is none that doth deliver + us out of their hand. + +25:005:009 We gat our bread with the peril of our lives because of the + sword of the wilderness. + +25:005:010 Our skin was black like an oven because of the terrible + famine. + +25:005:011 They ravished the women in Zion, and the maids in the cities + of Judah. + +25:005:012 Princes are hanged up by their hand: the faces of elders were + not honoured. + +25:005:013 They took the young men to grind, and the children fell under + the wood. + +25:005:014 The elders have ceased from the gate, the young men from their + musick. + +25:005:015 The joy of our heart is ceased; our dance is turned into + mourning. + +25:005:016 The crown is fallen from our head: woe unto us, that we have + sinned! + +25:005:017 For this our heart is faint; for these things our eyes are + dim. + +25:005:018 Because of the mountain of Zion, which is desolate, the foxes + walk upon it. + +25:005:019 Thou, O LORD, remainest for ever; thy throne from generation + to generation. + +25:005:020 Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, and forsake us so long + time? + +25:005:021 Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew + our days as of old. + +25:005:022 But thou hast utterly rejected us; thou art very wroth against + us. + +Book 26 Ezekiel + +26:001:001 Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth + month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the + captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, + and I saw visions of God. + +26:001:002 In the fifth day of the month, which was the fifth year of + king Jehoiachin's captivity, + +26:001:003 The word of the LORD came expressly unto Ezekiel the priest, + the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the river + Chebar; and the hand of the LORD was there upon him. + +26:001:004 And I looked, and, behold, a whirlwind came out of the north, + a great cloud, and a fire infolding itself, and a brightness + was about it, and out of the midst thereof as the colour of + amber, out of the midst of the fire. + +26:001:005 Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living + creatures. And this was their appearance; they had the + likeness of a man. + +26:001:006 And every one had four faces, and every one had four wings. + +26:001:007 And their feet were straight feet; and the sole of their feet + was like the sole of a calf's foot: and they sparkled like the + colour of burnished brass. + +26:001:008 And they had the hands of a man under their wings on their + four sides; and they four had their faces and their wings. + +26:001:009 Their wings were joined one to another; they turned not when + they went; they went every one straight forward. + +26:001:010 As for the likeness of their faces, they four had the face of + a man, and the face of a lion, on the right side: and they + four had the face of an ox on the left side; they four also + had the face of an eagle. + +26:001:011 Thus were their faces: and their wings were stretched upward; + two wings of every one were joined one to another, and two + covered their bodies. + +26:001:012 And they went every one straight forward: whither the spirit + was to go, they went; and they turned not when they went. + +26:001:013 As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance + was like burning coals of fire, and like the appearance of + lamps: it went up and down among the living creatures; and the + fire was bright, and out of the fire went forth lightning. + +26:001:014 And the living creatures ran and returned as the appearance of + a flash of lightning. + +26:001:015 Now as I beheld the living creatures, behold one wheel upon + the earth by the living creatures, with his four faces. + +26:001:016 The appearance of the wheels and their work was like unto the + colour of a beryl: and they four had one likeness: and their + appearance and their work was as it were a wheel in the middle + of a wheel. + +26:001:017 When they went, they went upon their four sides: and they + turned not when they went. + +26:001:018 As for their rings, they were so high that they were dreadful; + and their rings were full of eyes round about them four. + +26:001:019 And when the living creatures went, the wheels went by them: + and when the living creatures were lifted up from the earth, + the wheels were lifted up. + +26:001:020 Whithersoever the spirit was to go, they went, thither was + their spirit to go; and the wheels were lifted up over against + them: for the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels. + +26:001:021 When those went, these went; and when those stood, these + stood; and when those were lifted up from the earth, the + wheels were lifted up over against them: for the spirit of the + living creature was in the wheels. + +26:001:022 And the likeness of the firmament upon the heads of the living + creature was as the colour of the terrible crystal, stretched + forth over their heads above. + +26:001:023 And under the firmament were their wings straight, the one + toward the other: every one had two, which covered on this + side, and every one had two, which covered on that side, their + bodies. + +26:001:024 And when they went, I heard the noise of their wings, like the + noise of great waters, as the voice of the Almighty, the voice + of speech, as the noise of an host: when they stood, they let + down their wings. + +26:001:025 And there was a voice from the firmament that was over their + heads, when they stood, and had let down their wings. + +26:001:026 And above the firmament that was over their heads was the + likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone: + and upon the likeness of the throne was the likeness as the + appearance of a man above upon it. + +26:001:027 And I saw as the colour of amber, as the appearance of fire + round about within it, from the appearance of his loins even + upward, and from the appearance of his loins even downward, I + saw as it were the appearance of fire, and it had brightness + round about. + +26:001:028 As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day + of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness round about. + This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the + LORD. And when I saw it, I fell upon my face, and I heard a + voice of one that spake. + +26:002:001 And he said unto me, Son of man, stand upon thy feet, and I + will speak unto thee. + +26:002:002 And the spirit entered into me when he spake unto me, and set + me upon my feet, that I heard him that spake unto me. + +26:002:003 And he said unto me, Son of man, I send thee to the children + of Israel, to a rebellious nation that hath rebelled against + me: they and their fathers have transgressed against me, even + unto this very day. + +26:002:004 For they are impudent children and stiffhearted. I do send + thee unto them; and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the + Lord GOD. + +26:002:005 And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will + forbear, (for they are a rebellious house,) yet shall know + that there hath been a prophet among them. + +26:002:006 And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid + of their words, though briers and thorns be with thee, and + thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, + nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious + house. + +26:002:007 And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will + hear, or whether they will forbear: for they are most + rebellious. + +26:002:008 But thou, son of man, hear what I say unto thee; Be not thou + rebellious like that rebellious house: open thy mouth, and eat + that I give thee. + +26:002:009 And when I looked, behold, an hand was sent unto me; and, lo, + a roll of a book was therein; + +26:002:010 And he spread it before me; and it was written within and + without: and there was written therein lamentations, and + mourning, and woe. + +26:003:001 Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, eat that thou findest; + eat this roll, and go speak unto the house of Israel. + +26:003:002 So I opened my mouth, and he caused me to eat that roll. + +26:003:003 And he said unto me, Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and + fill thy bowels with this roll that I give thee. Then did I + eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness. + +26:003:004 And he said unto me, Son of man, go, get thee unto the house + of Israel, and speak with my words unto them. + +26:003:005 For thou art not sent to a people of a strange speech and of + an hard language, but to the house of Israel; + +26:003:006 Not to many people of a strange speech and of an hard + language, whose words thou canst not understand. Surely, had I + sent thee to them, they would have hearkened unto thee. + +26:003:007 But the house of Israel will not hearken unto thee; for they + will not hearken unto me: for all the house of Israel are + impudent and hardhearted. + +26:003:008 Behold, I have made thy face strong against their faces, and + thy forehead strong against their foreheads. + +26:003:009 As an adamant harder than flint have I made thy forehead: fear + them not, neither be dismayed at their looks, though they be a + rebellious house. + +26:003:010 Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, all my words that I + shall speak unto thee receive in thine heart, and hear with + thine ears. + +26:003:011 And go, get thee to them of the captivity, unto the children + of thy people, and speak unto them, and tell them, Thus saith + the Lord GOD; whether they will hear, or whether they will + forbear. + +26:003:012 Then the spirit took me up, and I heard behind me a voice of a + great rushing, saying, Blessed be the glory of the LORD from + his place. + +26:003:013 I heard also the noise of the wings of the living creatures + that touched one another, and the noise of the wheels over + against them, and a noise of a great rushing. + +26:003:014 So the spirit lifted me up, and took me away, and I went in + bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the LORD + was strong upon me. + +26:003:015 Then I came to them of the captivity at Telabib, that dwelt by + the river of Chebar, and I sat where they sat, and remained + there astonished among them seven days. + +26:003:016 And it came to pass at the end of seven days, that the word of + the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:003:017 Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of + Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them + warning from me. + +26:003:018 When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou + givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from + his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall + die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine + hand. + +26:003:019 Yet if thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his + wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his + iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul. + +26:003:020 Again, When a righteous man doth turn from his righteousness, + and commit iniquity, and I lay a stumbling-block before him, + he shall die: because thou hast not given him warning, he + shall die in his sin, and his righteousness which he hath done + shall not be remembered; but his blood will I require at thine + hand. + +26:003:021 Nevertheless if thou warn the righteous man, that the + righteous sin not, and he doth not sin, he shall surely live, + because he is warned; also thou hast delivered thy soul. + +26:003:022 And the hand of the LORD was there upon me; and he said unto + me, Arise, go forth into the plain, and I will there talk with + thee. + +26:003:023 Then I arose, and went forth into the plain: and, behold, the + glory of the LORD stood there, as the glory which I saw by the + river of Chebar: and I fell on my face. + +26:003:024 Then the spirit entered into me, and set me upon my feet, and + spake with me, and said unto me, Go, shut thyself within thine + house. + +26:003:025 But thou, O son of man, behold, they shall put bands upon + thee, and shall bind thee with them, and thou shalt not go out + among them: + +26:003:026 And I will make thy tongue cleave to the roof of thy mouth, + that thou shalt be dumb, and shalt not be to them a reprover: + for they are a rebellious house. + +26:003:027 But when I speak with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou + shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; He that heareth, + let him hear; and he that forbeareth, let him forbear: for + they are a rebellious house. + +26:004:001 Thou also, son of man, take thee a tile, and lay it before + thee, and pourtray upon it the city, even Jerusalem: + +26:004:002 And lay siege against it, and build a fort against it, and + cast a mount against it; set the camp also against it, and set + battering rams against it round about. + +26:004:003 Moreover take thou unto thee an iron pan, and set it for a + wall of iron between thee and the city: and set thy face + against it, and it shall be besieged, and thou shalt lay siege + against it. This shall be a sign to the house of Israel. + +26:004:004 Lie thou also upon thy left side, and lay the iniquity of the + house of Israel upon it: according to the number of the days + that thou shalt lie upon it thou shalt bear their iniquity. + +26:004:005 For I have laid upon thee the years of their iniquity, + according to the number of the days, three hundred and ninety + days: so shalt thou bear the iniquity of the house of Israel. + +26:004:006 And when thou hast accomplished them, lie again on thy right + side, and thou shalt bear the iniquity of the house of Judah + forty days: I have appointed thee each day for a year. + +26:004:007 Therefore thou shalt set thy face toward the siege of + Jerusalem, and thine arm shall be uncovered, and thou shalt + prophesy against it. + +26:004:008 And, behold, I will lay bands upon thee, and thou shalt not + turn thee from one side to another, till thou hast ended the + days of thy siege. + +26:004:009 Take thou also unto thee wheat, and barley, and beans, and + lentiles, and millet, and fitches, and put them in one vessel, + and make thee bread thereof, according to the number of the + days that thou shalt lie upon thy side, three hundred and + ninety days shalt thou eat thereof. + +26:004:010 And thy meat which thou shalt eat shall be by weight, twenty + shekels a day: from time to time shalt thou eat it. + +26:004:011 Thou shalt drink also water by measure, the sixth part of an + hin: from time to time shalt thou drink. + +26:004:012 And thou shalt eat it as barley cakes, and thou shalt bake it + with dung that cometh out of man, in their sight. + +26:004:013 And the LORD said, Even thus shall the children of Israel eat + their defiled bread among the Gentiles, whither I will drive + them. + +26:004:014 Then said I, Ah Lord GOD! behold, my soul hath not been + polluted: for from my youth up even till now have I not eaten + of that which dieth of itself, or is torn in pieces; neither + came there abominable flesh into my mouth. + +26:004:015 Then he said unto me, Lo, I have given thee cow's dung for + man's dung, and thou shalt prepare thy bread therewith. + +26:004:016 Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, behold, I will break the + staff of bread in Jerusalem: and they shall eat bread by + weight, and with care; and they shall drink water by measure, + and with astonishment: + +26:004:017 That they may want bread and water, and be astonied one with + another, and consume away for their iniquity. + +26:005:001 And thou, son of man, take thee a sharp knife, take thee a + barber's razor, and cause it to pass upon thine head and upon + thy beard: then take thee balances to weigh, and divide the + hair. + +26:005:002 Thou shalt burn with fire a third part in the midst of the + city, when the days of the siege are fulfilled: and thou shalt + take a third part, and smite about it with a knife: and a + third part thou shalt scatter in the wind; and I will draw out + a sword after them. + +26:005:003 Thou shalt also take thereof a few in number, and bind them in + thy skirts. + +26:005:004 Then take of them again, and cast them into the midst of the + fire, and burn them in the fire; for thereof shall a fire come + forth into all the house of Israel. + +26:005:005 Thus saith the Lord GOD; This is Jerusalem: I have set it in + the midst of the nations and countries that are round about + her. + +26:005:006 And she hath changed my judgments into wickedness more than + the nations, and my statutes more than the countries that are + round about her: for they have refused my judgments and my + statutes, they have not walked in them. + +26:005:007 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because ye multiplied more + than the nations that are round about you, and have not walked + in my statutes, neither have kept my judgments, neither have + done according to the judgments of the nations that are round + about you; + +26:005:008 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, am + against thee, and will execute judgments in the midst of thee + in the sight of the nations. + +26:005:009 And I will do in thee that which I have not done, and + whereunto I will not do any more the like, because of all + thine abominations. + +26:005:010 Therefore the fathers shall eat the sons in the midst of thee, + and the sons shall eat their fathers; and I will execute + judgments in thee, and the whole remnant of thee will I + scatter into all the winds. + +26:005:011 Wherefore, as I live, saith the Lord GOD; Surely, because thou + hast defiled my sanctuary with all thy detestable things, and + with all thine abominations, therefore will I also diminish + thee; neither shall mine eye spare, neither will I have any + pity. + +26:005:012 A third part of thee shall die with the pestilence, and with + famine shall they be consumed in the midst of thee: and a + third part shall fall by the sword round about thee; and I + will scatter a third part into all the winds, and I will draw + out a sword after them. + +26:005:013 Thus shall mine anger be accomplished, and I will cause my + fury to rest upon them, and I will be comforted: and they + shall know that I the LORD have spoken it in my zeal, when I + have accomplished my fury in them. + +26:005:014 Moreover I will make thee waste, and a reproach among the + nations that are round about thee, in the sight of all that + pass by. + +26:005:015 So it shall be a reproach and a taunt, an instruction and an + astonishment unto the nations that are round about thee, when + I shall execute judgments in thee in anger and in fury and in + furious rebukes. I the LORD have spoken it. + +26:005:016 When I shall send upon them the evil arrows of famine, which + shall be for their destruction, and which I will send to + destroy you: and I will increase the famine upon you, and will + break your staff of bread: + +26:005:017 So will I send upon you famine and evil beasts, and they shall + bereave thee: and pestilence and blood shall pass through + thee; and I will bring the sword upon thee. I the LORD have + spoken it. + +26:006:001 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:006:002 Son of man, set thy face toward the mountains of Israel, and + prophesy against them, + +26:006:003 And say, Ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord + GOD; Thus saith the Lord GOD to the mountains, and to the + hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys; Behold, I, even I, + will bring a sword upon you, and I will destroy your high + places. + +26:006:004 And your altars shall be desolate, and your images shall be + broken: and I will cast down your slain men before your idols. + +26:006:005 And I will lay the dead carcases of the children of Israel + before their idols; and I will scatter your bones round about + your altars. + +26:006:006 In all your dwellingplaces the cities shall be laid waste, and + the high places shall be desolate; that your altars may be + laid waste and made desolate, and your idols may be broken and + cease, and your images may be cut down, and your works may be + abolished. + +26:006:007 And the slain shall fall in the midst of you, and ye shall + know that I am the LORD. + +26:006:008 Yet will I leave a remnant, that ye may have some that shall + escape the sword among the nations, when ye shall be scattered + through the countries. + +26:006:009 And they that escape of you shall remember me among the + nations whither they shall be carried captives, because I am + broken with their whorish heart, which hath departed from me, + and with their eyes, which go a whoring after their idols: and + they shall lothe themselves for the evils which they have + committed in all their abominations. + +26:006:010 And they shall know that I am the LORD, and that I have not + said in vain that I would do this evil unto them. + +26:006:011 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Smite with thine hand, and stamp with + thy foot, and say, Alas for all the evil abominations of the + house of Israel! for they shall fall by the sword, by the + famine, and by the pestilence. + +26:006:012 He that is far off shall die of the pestilence; and he that is + near shall fall by the sword; and he that remaineth and is + besieged shall die by the famine: thus will I accomplish my + fury upon them. + +26:006:013 Then shall ye know that I am the LORD, when their slain men + shall be among their idols round about their altars, upon + every high hill, in all the tops of the mountains, and under + every green tree, and under every thick oak, the place where + they did offer sweet savour to all their idols. + +26:006:014 So will I stretch out my hand upon them, and make the land + desolate, yea, more desolate than the wilderness toward + Diblath, in all their habitations: and they shall know that I + am the LORD. + +26:007:001 Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:007:002 Also, thou son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD unto the land + of Israel; An end, the end is come upon the four corners of + the land. + +26:007:003 Now is the end come upon thee, and I will send mine anger upon + thee, and will judge thee according to thy ways, and will + recompense upon thee all thine abominations. + +26:007:004 And mine eye shall not spare thee, neither will I have pity: + but I will recompense thy ways upon thee, and thine + abominations shall be in the midst of thee: and ye shall know + that I am the LORD. + +26:007:005 Thus saith the Lord GOD; An evil, an only evil, behold, is + come. + +26:007:006 An end is come, the end is come: it watcheth for thee; behold, + it is come. + +26:007:007 The morning is come unto thee, O thou that dwellest in the + land: the time is come, the day of trouble is near, and not + the sounding again of the mountains. + +26:007:008 Now will I shortly pour out my fury upon thee, and accomplish + mine anger upon thee: and I will judge thee according to thy + ways, and will recompense thee for all thine abominations. + +26:007:009 And mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: I will + recompense thee according to thy ways and thine abominations + that are in the midst of thee; and ye shall know that I am the + LORD that smiteth. + +26:007:010 Behold the day, behold, it is come: the morning is gone forth; + the rod hath blossomed, pride hath budded. + +26:007:011 Violence is risen up into a rod of wickedness: none of them + shall remain, nor of their multitude, nor of any of their's: + neither shall there be wailing for them. + +26:007:012 The time is come, the day draweth near: let not the buyer + rejoice, nor the seller mourn: for wrath is upon all the + multitude thereof. + +26:007:013 For the seller shall not return to that which is sold, + although they were yet alive: for the vision is touching the + whole multitude thereof, which shall not return; neither shall + any strengthen himself in the iniquity of his life. + +26:007:014 They have blown the trumpet, even to make all ready; but none + goeth to the battle: for my wrath is upon all the multitude + thereof. + +26:007:015 The sword is without, and the pestilence and the famine + within: he that is in the field shall die with the sword; and + he that is in the city, famine and pestilence shall devour + him. + +26:007:016 But they that escape of them shall escape, and shall be on the + mountains like doves of the valleys, all of them mourning, + every one for his iniquity. + +26:007:017 All hands shall be feeble, and all knees shall be weak as + water. + +26:007:018 They shall also gird themselves with sackcloth, and horror + shall cover them; and shame shall be upon all faces, and + baldness upon all their heads. + +26:007:019 They shall cast their silver in the streets, and their gold + shall be removed: their silver and their gold shall not be + able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the LORD: they + shall not satisfy their souls, neither fill their bowels: + because it is the stumblingblock of their iniquity. + +26:007:020 As for the beauty of his ornament, he set it in majesty: but + they made the images of their abominations and of their + detestable things therein: therefore have I set it far from + them. + +26:007:021 And I will give it into the hands of the strangers for a prey, + and to the wicked of the earth for a spoil; and they shall + pollute it. + +26:007:022 My face will I turn also from them, and they shall pollute my + secret place: for the robbers shall enter into it, and defile + it. + +26:007:023 Make a chain: for the land is full of bloody crimes, and the + city is full of violence. + +26:007:024 Wherefore I will bring the worst of the heathen, and they + shall possess their houses: I will also make the pomp of the + strong to cease; and their holy places shall be defiled. + +26:007:025 Destruction cometh; and they shall seek peace, and there shall + be none. + +26:007:026 Mischief shall come upon mischief, and rumour shall be upon + rumour; then shall they seek a vision of the prophet; but the + law shall perish from the priest, and counsel from the + ancients. + +26:007:027 The king shall mourn, and the prince shall be clothed with + desolation, and the hands of the people of the land shall be + troubled: I will do unto them after their way, and according + to their deserts will I judge them; and they shall know that I + am the LORD. + +26:008:001 And it came to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth month, in + the fifth day of the month, as I sat in mine house, and the + elders of Judah sat before me, that the hand of the Lord GOD + fell there upon me. + +26:008:002 Then I beheld, and lo a likeness as the appearance of fire: + from the appearance of his loins even downward, fire; and from + his loins even upward, as the appearance of brightness, as the + colour of amber. + +26:008:003 And he put forth the form of an hand, and took me by a lock of + mine head; and the spirit lifted me up between the earth and + the heaven, and brought me in the visions of God to Jerusalem, + to the door of the inner gate that looketh toward the north; + where was the seat of the image of jealousy, which provoketh + to jealousy. + +26:008:004 And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel was there, + according to the vision that I saw in the plain. + +26:008:005 Then said he unto me, Son of man, lift up thine eyes now the + way toward the north. So I lifted up mine eyes the way toward + the north, and behold northward at the gate of the altar this + image of jealousy in the entry. + +26:008:006 He said furthermore unto me, Son of man, seest thou what they + do? even the great abominations that the house of Israel + committeth here, that I should go far off from my sanctuary? + but turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater + abominations. + +26:008:007 And he brought me to the door of the court; and when I looked, + behold a hole in the wall. + +26:008:008 Then said he unto me, Son of man, dig now in the wall: and + when I had digged in the wall, behold a door. + +26:008:009 And he said unto me, Go in, and behold the wicked abominations + that they do here. + +26:008:010 So I went in and saw; and behold every form of creeping + things, and abominable beasts, and all the idols of the house + of Israel, pourtrayed upon the wall round about. + +26:008:011 And there stood before them seventy men of the ancients of the + house of Israel, and in the midst of them stood Jaazaniah the + son of Shaphan, with every man his censer in his hand; and a + thick cloud of incense went up. + +26:008:012 Then said he unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the + ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark, every man in + the chambers of his imagery? for they say, the LORD seeth us + not; the LORD hath forsaken the earth. + +26:008:013 He said also unto me, Turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see + greater abominations that they do. + +26:008:014 Then he brought me to the door of the gate of the LORD's house + which was toward the north; and, behold, there sat women + weeping for Tammuz. + +26:008:015 Then said he unto me, Hast thou seen this, O son of man? turn + thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abominations than + these. + +26:008:016 And he brought me into the inner court of the LORD's house, + and, behold, at the door of the temple of the LORD, between + the porch and the altar, were about five and twenty men, with + their backs toward the temple of the LORD, and their faces + toward the east; and they worshipped the sun toward the east. + +26:008:017 Then he said unto me, Hast thou seen this, O son of man? Is it + a light thing to the house of Judah that they commit the + abominations which they commit here? for they have filled the + land with violence, and have returned to provoke me to anger: + and, lo, they put the branch to their nose. + +26:008:018 Therefore will I also deal in fury: mine eye shall not spare, + neither will I have pity: and though they cry in mine ears + with a loud voice, yet will I not hear them. + +26:009:001 He cried also in mine ears with a loud voice, saying, Cause + them that have charge over the city to draw near, even every + man with his destroying weapon in his hand. + +26:009:002 And, behold, six men came from the way of the higher gate, + which lieth toward the north, and every man a slaughter weapon + in his hand; and one man among them was clothed with linen, + with a writer's inkhorn by his side: and they went in, and + stood beside the brasen altar. + +26:009:003 And the glory of the God of Israel was gone up from the + cherub, whereupon he was, to the threshold of the house. And + he called to the man clothed with linen, which had the + writer's inkhorn by his side; + +26:009:004 And the LORD said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, + through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the + foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the + abominations that be done in the midst thereof. + +26:009:005 And to the others he said in mine hearing, Go ye after him + through the city, and smite: let not your eye spare, neither + have ye pity: + +26:009:006 Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, + and women: but come not near any man upon whom is the mark; + and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the ancient men + which were before the house. + +26:009:007 And he said unto them, Defile the house, and fill the courts + with the slain: go ye forth. And they went forth, and slew in + the city. + +26:009:008 And it came to pass, while they were slaying them, and I was + left, that I fell upon my face, and cried, and said, Ah Lord + GOD! wilt thou destroy all the residue of Israel in thy + pouring out of thy fury upon Jerusalem? + +26:009:009 Then said he unto me, The iniquity of the house of Israel and + Judah is exceeding great, and the land is full of blood, and + the city full of perverseness: for they say, The LORD hath + forsaken the earth, and the LORD seeth not. + +26:009:010 And as for me also, mine eye shall not spare, neither will I + have pity, but I will recompense their way upon their head. + +26:009:011 And, behold, the man clothed with linen, which had the inkhorn + by his side, reported the matter, saying, I have done as thou + hast commanded me. + +26:010:001 Then I looked, and, behold, in the firmament that was above + the head of the cherubims there appeared over them as it were + a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a + throne. + +26:010:002 And he spake unto the man clothed with linen, and said, Go in + between the wheels, even under the cherub, and fill thine hand + with coals of fire from between the cherubims, and scatter + them over the city. And he went in in my sight. + +26:010:003 Now the cherubims stood on the right side of the house, when + the man went in; and the cloud filled the inner court. + +26:010:004 Then the glory of the LORD went up from the cherub, and stood + over the threshold of the house; and the house was filled with + the cloud, and the court was full of the brightness of the + LORD's glory. + +26:010:005 And the sound of the cherubims' wings was heard even to the + outer court, as the voice of the Almighty God when he + speaketh. + +26:010:006 And it came to pass, that when he had commanded the man + clothed with linen, saying, Take fire from between the wheels, + from between the cherubims; then he went in, and stood beside + the wheels. + +26:010:007 And one cherub stretched forth his hand from between the + cherubims unto the fire that was between the cherubims, and + took thereof, and put it into the hands of him that was + clothed with linen: who took it, and went out. + +26:010:008 And there appeared in the cherubims the form of a man's hand + under their wings. + +26:010:009 And when I looked, behold the four wheels by the cherubims, + one wheel by one cherub, and another wheel by another cherub: + and the appearance of the wheels was as the colour of a beryl + stone. + +26:010:010 And as for their appearances, they four had one likeness, as + if a wheel had been in the midst of a wheel. + +26:010:011 When they went, they went upon their four sides; they turned + not as they went, but to the place whither the head looked + they followed it; they turned not as they went. + +26:010:012 And their whole body, and their backs, and their hands, and + their wings, and the wheels, were full of eyes round about, + even the wheels that they four had. + +26:010:013 As for the wheels, it was cried unto them in my hearing, O + wheel. + +26:010:014 And every one had four faces: the first face was the face of a + cherub, and the second face was the face of a man, and the + third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle. + +26:010:015 And the cherubims were lifted up. This is the living creature + that I saw by the river of Chebar. + +26:010:016 And when the cherubims went, the wheels went by them: and when + the cherubims lifted up their wings to mount up from the + earth, the same wheels also turned not from beside them. + +26:010:017 When they stood, these stood; and when they were lifted up, + these lifted up themselves also: for the spirit of the living + creature was in them. + +26:010:018 Then the glory of the LORD departed from off the threshold of + the house, and stood over the cherubims. + +26:010:019 And the cherubims lifted up their wings, and mounted up from + the earth in my sight: when they went out, the wheels also + were beside them, and every one stood at the door of the east + gate of the LORD's house; and the glory of the God of Israel + was over them above. + +26:010:020 This is the living creature that I saw under the God of Israel + by the river of Chebar; and I knew that they were the + cherubims. + +26:010:021 Every one had four faces apiece, and every one four wings; and + the likeness of the hands of a man was under their wings. + +26:010:022 And the likeness of their faces was the same faces which I saw + by the river of Chebar, their appearances and themselves: they + went every one straight forward. + +26:011:001 Moreover the spirit lifted me up, and brought me unto the east + gate of the LORD's house, which looketh eastward: and behold + at the door of the gate five and twenty men; among whom I saw + Jaazaniah the son of Azur, and Pelatiah the son of Benaiah, + princes of the people. + +26:011:002 Then said he unto me, Son of man, these are the men that + devise mischief, and give wicked counsel in this city: + +26:011:003 Which say, It is not near; let us build houses: this city is + the caldron, and we be the flesh. + +26:011:004 Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, O son of man. + +26:011:005 And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me, and said unto me, + Speak; Thus saith the LORD; Thus have ye said, O house of + Israel: for I know the things that come into your mind, every + one of them. + +26:011:006 Ye have multiplied your slain in this city, and ye have filled + the streets thereof with the slain. + +26:011:007 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Your slain whom ye have + laid in the midst of it, they are the flesh, and this city is + the caldron: but I will bring you forth out of the midst of + it. + +26:011:008 Ye have feared the sword; and I will bring a sword upon you, + saith the Lord GOD. + +26:011:009 And I will bring you out of the midst thereof, and deliver you + into the hands of strangers, and will execute judgments among + you. + +26:011:010 Ye shall fall by the sword; I will judge you in the border of + Israel; and ye shall know that I am the LORD. + +26:011:011 This city shall not be your caldron, neither shall ye be the + flesh in the midst thereof; but I will judge you in the border + of Israel: + +26:011:012 And ye shall know that I am the LORD: for ye have not walked + in my statutes, neither executed my judgments, but have done + after the manners of the heathen that are round about you. + +26:011:013 And it came to pass, when I prophesied, that Pelatiah the son + of Benaiah died. Then fell I down upon my face, and cried with + a loud voice, and said, Ah Lord GOD! wilt thou make a full end + of the remnant of Israel? + +26:011:014 Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:011:015 Son of man, thy brethren, even thy brethren, the men of thy + kindred, and all the house of Israel wholly, are they unto + whom the inhabitants of Jerusalem have said, Get you far from + the LORD: unto us is this land given in possession. + +26:011:016 Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Although I have cast + them far off among the heathen, and although I have scattered + them among the countries, yet will I be to them as a little + sanctuary in the countries where they shall come. + +26:011:017 Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will even gather you + from the people, and assemble you out of the countries where + ye have been scattered, and I will give you the land of + Israel. + +26:011:018 And they shall come thither, and they shall take away all the + detestable things thereof and all the abominations thereof + from thence. + +26:011:019 And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit + within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their + flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh: + +26:011:020 That they may walk in my statutes, and keep mine ordinances, + and do them: and they shall be my people, and I will be their + God. + +26:011:021 But as for them whose heart walketh after the heart of their + detestable things and their abominations, I will recompense + their way upon their own heads, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:011:022 Then did the cherubims lift up their wings, and the wheels + beside them; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them + above. + +26:011:023 And the glory of the LORD went up from the midst of the city, + and stood upon the mountain which is on the east side of the + city. + +26:011:024 Afterwards the spirit took me up, and brought me in a vision + by the Spirit of God into Chaldea, to them of the captivity. + So the vision that I had seen went up from me. + +26:011:025 Then I spake unto them of the captivity all the things that + the LORD had shewed me. + +26:012:001 The word of the LORD also came unto me, saying, + +26:012:002 Son of man, thou dwellest in the midst of a rebellious house, + which have eyes to see, and see not; they have ears to hear, + and hear not: for they are a rebellious house. + +26:012:003 Therefore, thou son of man, prepare thee stuff for removing, + and remove by day in their sight; and thou shalt remove from + thy place to another place in their sight: it may be they will + consider, though they be a rebellious house. + +26:012:004 Then shalt thou bring forth thy stuff by day in their sight, + as stuff for removing: and thou shalt go forth at even in + their sight, as they that go forth into captivity. + +26:012:005 Dig thou through the wall in their sight, and carry out + thereby. + +26:012:006 In their sight shalt thou bear it upon thy shoulders, and + carry it forth in the twilight: thou shalt cover thy face, + that thou see not the ground: for I have set thee for a sign + unto the house of Israel. + +26:012:007 And I did so as I was commanded: I brought forth my stuff by + day, as stuff for captivity, and in the even I digged through + the wall with mine hand; I brought it forth in the twilight, + and I bare it upon my shoulder in their sight. + +26:012:008 And in the morning came the word of the LORD unto me, saying, + +26:012:009 Son of man, hath not the house of Israel, the rebellious + house, said unto thee, What doest thou? + +26:012:010 Say thou unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; This burden + concerneth the prince in Jerusalem, and all the house of + Israel that are among them. + +26:012:011 Say, I am your sign: like as I have done, so shall it be done + unto them: they shall remove and go into captivity. + +26:012:012 And the prince that is among them shall bear upon his shoulder + in the twilight, and shall go forth: they shall dig through + the wall to carry out thereby: he shall cover his face, that + he see not the ground with his eyes. + +26:012:013 My net also will I spread upon him, and he shall be taken in + my snare: and I will bring him to Babylon to the land of the + Chaldeans; yet shall he not see it, though he shall die there. + +26:012:014 And I will scatter toward every wind all that are about him to + help him, and all his bands; and I will draw out the sword + after them. + +26:012:015 And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall scatter + them among the nations, and disperse them in the countries. + +26:012:016 But I will leave a few men of them from the sword, from the + famine, and from the pestilence; that they may declare all + their abominations among the heathen whither they come; and + they shall know that I am the LORD. + +26:012:017 Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, + +26:012:018 Son of man, eat thy bread with quaking, and drink thy water + with trembling and with carefulness; + +26:012:019 And say unto the people of the land, Thus saith the Lord GOD + of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and of the land of Israel; + They shall eat their bread with carefulness, and drink their + water with astonishment, that her land may be desolate from + all that is therein, because of the violence of all them that + dwell therein. + +26:012:020 And the cities that are inhabited shall be laid waste, and the + land shall be desolate; and ye shall know that I am the LORD. + +26:012:021 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:012:022 Son of man, what is that proverb that ye have in the land of + Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision + faileth? + +26:012:023 Tell them therefore, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will make this + proverb to cease, and they shall no more use it as a proverb + in Israel; but say unto them, The days are at hand, and the + effect of every vision. + +26:012:024 For there shall be no more any vain vision nor flattering + divination within the house of Israel. + +26:012:025 For I am the LORD: I will speak, and the word that I shall + speak shall come to pass; it shall be no more prolonged: for + in your days, O rebellious house, will I say the word, and + will perform it, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:012:026 Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying. + +26:012:027 Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The + vision that he seeth is for many days to come, and he + prophesieth of the times that are far off. + +26:012:028 Therefore say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; There shall + none of my words be prolonged any more, but the word which I + have spoken shall be done, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:013:001 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:013:002 Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel that + prophesy, and say thou unto them that prophesy out of their + own hearts, Hear ye the word of the LORD; + +26:013:003 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish prophets, that + follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing! + +26:013:004 O Israel, thy prophets are like the foxes in the deserts. + +26:013:005 Ye have not gone up into the gaps, neither made up the hedge + for the house of Israel to stand in the battle in the day of + the LORD. + +26:013:006 They have seen vanity and lying divination, saying, The LORD + saith: and the LORD hath not sent them: and they have made + others to hope that they would confirm the word. + +26:013:007 Have ye not seen a vain vision, and have ye not spoken a lying + divination, whereas ye say, The LORD saith it; albeit I have + not spoken? + +26:013:008 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because ye have spoken + vanity, and seen lies, therefore, behold, I am against you, + saith the Lord GOD. + +26:013:009 And mine hand shall be upon the prophets that see vanity, and + that divine lies: they shall not be in the assembly of my + people, neither shall they be written in the writing of the + house of Israel, neither shall they enter into the land of + Israel; and ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD. + +26:013:010 Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, + Peace; and there was no peace; and one built up a wall, and, + lo, others daubed it with untempered morter: + +26:013:011 Say unto them which daub it with untempered morter, that it + shall fall: there shall be an overflowing shower; and ye, O + great hailstones, shall fall; and a stormy wind shall rend it. + +26:013:012 Lo, when the wall is fallen, shall it not be said unto you, + Where is the daubing wherewith ye have daubed it? + +26:013:013 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; I will even rend it with a + stormy wind in my fury; and there shall be an overflowing + shower in mine anger, and great hailstones in my fury to + consume it. + +26:013:014 So will I break down the wall that ye have daubed with + untempered morter, and bring it down to the ground, so that + the foundation thereof shall be discovered, and it shall fall, + and ye shall be consumed in the midst thereof: and ye shall + know that I am the LORD. + +26:013:015 Thus will I accomplish my wrath upon the wall, and upon them + that have daubed it with untempered morter, and will say unto + you, The wall is no more, neither they that daubed it; + +26:013:016 To wit, the prophets of Israel which prophesy concerning + Jerusalem, and which see visions of peace for her, and there + is no peace, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:013:017 Likewise, thou son of man, set thy face against the daughters + of thy people, which prophesy out of their own heart; and + prophesy thou against them, + +26:013:018 And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe to the women that sew + pillows to all armholes, and make kerchiefs upon the head of + every stature to hunt souls! Will ye hunt the souls of my + people, and will ye save the souls alive that come unto you? + +26:013:019 And will ye pollute me among my people for handfuls of barley + and for pieces of bread, to slay the souls that should not + die, and to save the souls alive that should not live, by your + lying to my people that hear your lies? + +26:013:020 Wherefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against your + pillows, wherewith ye there hunt the souls to make them fly, + and I will tear them from your arms, and will let the souls + go, even the souls that ye hunt to make them fly. + +26:013:021 Your kerchiefs also will I tear, and deliver my people out of + your hand, and they shall be no more in your hand to be + hunted; and ye shall know that I am the LORD. + +26:013:022 Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, + whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the + wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by + promising him life: + +26:013:023 Therefore ye shall see no more vanity, nor divine divinations: + for I will deliver my people out of your hand: and ye shall + know that I am the LORD. + +26:014:001 Then came certain of the elders of Israel unto me, and sat + before me. + +26:014:002 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:014:003 Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their heart, + and put the stumblingblock of their iniquity before their + face: should I be enquired of at all by them? + +26:014:004 Therefore speak unto them, and say unto them, Thus saith the + Lord GOD; Every man of the house of Israel that setteth up his + idols in his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his + iniquity before his face, and cometh to the prophet; I the + LORD will answer him that cometh according to the multitude of + his idols; + +26:014:005 That I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, + because they are all estranged from me through their idols. + +26:014:006 Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord + GOD; Repent, and turn yourselves from your idols; and turn + away your faces from all your abominations. + +26:014:007 For every one of the house of Israel, or of the stranger that + sojourneth in Israel, which separateth himself from me, and + setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the + stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to + a prophet to enquire of him concerning me; I the LORD will + answer him by myself: + +26:014:008 And I will set my face against that man, and will make him a + sign and a proverb, and I will cut him off from the midst of + my people; and ye shall know that I am the LORD. + +26:014:009 And if the prophet be deceived when he hath spoken a thing, I + the LORD have deceived that prophet, and I will stretch out my + hand upon him, and will destroy him from the midst of my + people Israel. + +26:014:010 And they shall bear the punishment of their iniquity: the + punishment of the prophet shall be even as the punishment of + him that seeketh unto him; + +26:014:011 That the house of Israel may go no more astray from me, + neither be polluted any more with all their transgressions; + but that they may be my people, and I may be their God, saith + the Lord GOD. + +26:014:012 The word of the LORD came again to me, saying, + +26:014:013 Son of man, when the land sinneth against me by trespassing + grievously, then will I stretch out mine hand upon it, and + will break the staff of the bread thereof, and will send + famine upon it, and will cut off man and beast from it: + +26:014:014 Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, + they should deliver but their own souls by their + righteousness, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:014:015 If I cause noisome beasts to pass through the land, and they + spoil it, so that it be desolate, that no man may pass through + because of the beasts: + +26:014:016 Though these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord + GOD, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters; they only + shall be delivered, but the land shall be desolate. + +26:014:017 Or if I bring a sword upon that land, and say, Sword, go + through the land; so that I cut off man and beast from it: + +26:014:018 Though these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord + GOD, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they + only shall be delivered themselves. + +26:014:019 Or if I send a pestilence into that land, and pour out my fury + upon it in blood, to cut off from it man and beast: + +26:014:020 Though Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, as I live, saith the + Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither son nor daughter; they + shall but deliver their own souls by their righteousness. + +26:014:021 For thus saith the Lord GOD; How much more when I send my four + sore judgments upon Jerusalem, the sword, and the famine, and + the noisome beast, and the pestilence, to cut off from it man + and beast? + +26:014:022 Yet, behold, therein shall be left a remnant that shall be + brought forth, both sons and daughters: behold, they shall + come forth unto you, and ye shall see their way and their + doings: and ye shall be comforted concerning the evil that I + have brought upon Jerusalem, even concerning all that I have + brought upon it. + +26:014:023 And they shall comfort you, when ye see their ways and their + doings: and ye shall know that I have not done without cause + all that I have done in it, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:015:001 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:015:002 Son of man, what is the vine tree more than any tree, or than + a branch which is among the trees of the forest? + +26:015:003 Shall wood be taken thereof to do any work? or will men take a + pin of it to hang any vessel thereon? + +26:015:004 Behold, it is cast into the fire for fuel; the fire devoureth + both the ends of it, and the midst of it is burned. Is it meet + for any work? + +26:015:005 Behold, when it was whole, it was meet for no work: how much + less shall it be meet yet for any work, when the fire hath + devoured it, and it is burned? + +26:015:006 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; As the vine tree among the + trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, + so will I give the inhabitants of Jerusalem. + +26:015:007 And I will set my face against them; they shall go out from + one fire, and another fire shall devour them; and ye shall + know that I am the LORD, when I set my face against them. + +26:015:008 And I will make the land desolate, because they have committed + a trespass, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:016:001 Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:016:002 Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations, + +26:016:003 And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto Jerusalem; Thy birth and + thy nativity is of the land of Canaan; thy father was an + Amorite, and thy mother an Hittite. + +26:016:004 And as for thy nativity, in the day thou wast born thy navel + was not cut, neither wast thou washed in water to supple thee; + thou wast not salted at all, nor swaddled at all. + +26:016:005 None eye pitied thee, to do any of these unto thee, to have + compassion upon thee; but thou wast cast out in the open + field, to the lothing of thy person, in the day that thou wast + born. + +26:016:006 And when I passed by thee, and saw thee polluted in thine own + blood, I said unto thee when thou wast in thy blood, Live; + yea, I said unto thee when thou wast in thy blood, Live. + +26:016:007 I have caused thee to multiply as the bud of the field, and + thou hast increased and waxen great, and thou art come to + excellent ornaments: thy breasts are fashioned, and thine hair + is grown, whereas thou wast naked and bare. + +26:016:008 Now when I passed by thee, and looked upon thee, behold, thy + time was the time of love; and I spread my skirt over thee, + and covered thy nakedness: yea, I sware unto thee, and entered + into a covenant with thee, saith the Lord GOD, and thou + becamest mine. + +26:016:009 Then washed I thee with water; yea, I throughly washed away + thy blood from thee, and I anointed thee with oil. + +26:016:010 I clothed thee also with broidered work, and shod thee with + badgers' skin, and I girded thee about with fine linen, and I + covered thee with silk. + +26:016:011 I decked thee also with ornaments, and I put bracelets upon + thy hands, and a chain on thy neck. + +26:016:012 And I put a jewel on thy forehead, and earrings in thine ears, + and a beautiful crown upon thine head. + +26:016:013 Thus wast thou decked with gold and silver; and thy raiment + was of fine linen, and silk, and broidered work; thou didst + eat fine flour, and honey, and oil: and thou wast exceeding + beautiful, and thou didst prosper into a kingdom. + +26:016:014 And thy renown went forth among the heathen for thy beauty: + for it was perfect through my comeliness, which I had put upon + thee, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:016:015 But thou didst trust in thine own beauty, and playedst the + harlot because of thy renown, and pouredst out thy + fornications on every one that passed by; his it was. + +26:016:016 And of thy garments thou didst take, and deckedst thy high + places with divers colours, and playedst the harlot thereupon: + the like things shall not come, neither shall it be so. + +26:016:017 Thou hast also taken thy fair jewels of my gold and of my + silver, which I had given thee, and madest to thyself images + of men, and didst commit whoredom with them, + +26:016:018 And tookest thy broidered garments, and coveredst them: and + thou hast set mine oil and mine incense before them. + +26:016:019 My meat also which I gave thee, fine flour, and oil, and + honey, wherewith I fed thee, thou hast even set it before them + for a sweet savour: and thus it was, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:016:020 Moreover thou hast taken thy sons and thy daughters, whom thou + hast borne unto me, and these hast thou sacrificed unto them + to be devoured. Is this of thy whoredoms a small matter, + +26:016:021 That thou hast slain my children, and delivered them to cause + them to pass through the fire for them? + +26:016:022 And in all thine abominations and thy whoredoms thou hast not + remembered the days of thy youth, when thou wast naked and + bare, and wast polluted in thy blood. + +26:016:023 And it came to pass after all thy wickedness, (woe, woe unto + thee! saith the LORD GOD;) + +26:016:024 That thou hast also built unto thee an eminent place, and hast + made thee an high place in every street. + +26:016:025 Thou hast built thy high place at every head of the way, and + hast made thy beauty to be abhorred, and hast opened thy feet + to every one that passed by, and multiplied thy whoredoms. + +26:016:026 Thou hast also committed fornication with the Egyptians thy + neighbours, great of flesh; and hast increased thy whoredoms, + to provoke me to anger. + +26:016:027 Behold, therefore I have stretched out my hand over thee, and + have diminished thine ordinary food, and delivered thee unto + the will of them that hate thee, the daughters of the + Philistines, which are ashamed of thy lewd way. + +26:016:028 Thou hast played the whore also with the Assyrians, because + thou wast unsatiable; yea, thou hast played the harlot with + them, and yet couldest not be satisfied. + +26:016:029 Thou hast moreover multiplied thy fornication in the land of + Canaan unto Chaldea; and yet thou wast not satisfied + therewith. + +26:016:030 How weak is thine heart, saith the LORD GOD, seeing thou doest + all these things, the work of an imperious whorish woman; + +26:016:031 In that thou buildest thine eminent place in the head of every + way, and makest thine high place in every street; and hast not + been as an harlot, in that thou scornest hire; + +26:016:032 But as a wife that committeth adultery, which taketh strangers + instead of her husband! + +26:016:033 They give gifts to all whores: but thou givest thy gifts to + all thy lovers, and hirest them, that they may come unto thee + on every side for thy whoredom. + +26:016:034 And the contrary is in thee from other women in thy whoredoms, + whereas none followeth thee to commit whoredoms: and in that + thou givest a reward, and no reward is given unto thee, + therefore thou art contrary. + +26:016:035 Wherefore, O harlot, hear the word of the LORD: + +26:016:036 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thy filthiness was poured + out, and thy nakedness discovered through thy whoredoms with + thy lovers, and with all the idols of thy abominations, and by + the blood of thy children, which thou didst give unto them; + +26:016:037 Behold, therefore I will gather all thy lovers, with whom thou + hast taken pleasure, and all them that thou hast loved, with + all them that thou hast hated; I will even gather them round + about against thee, and will discover thy nakedness unto them, + that they may see all thy nakedness. + +26:016:038 And I will judge thee, as women that break wedlock and shed + blood are judged; and I will give thee blood in fury and + jealousy. + +26:016:039 And I will also give thee into their hand, and they shall + throw down thine eminent place, and shall break down thy high + places: they shall strip thee also of thy clothes, and shall + take thy fair jewels, and leave thee naked and bare. + +26:016:040 They shall also bring up a company against thee, and they + shall stone thee with stones, and thrust thee through with + their swords. + +26:016:041 And they shall burn thine houses with fire, and execute + judgments upon thee in the sight of many women: and I will + cause thee to cease from playing the harlot, and thou also + shalt give no hire any more. + +26:016:042 So will I make my fury toward thee to rest, and my jealousy + shall depart from thee, and I will be quiet, and will be no + more angry. + +26:016:043 Because thou hast not remembered the days of thy youth, but + hast fretted me in all these things; behold, therefore I also + will recompense thy way upon thine head, saith the Lord GOD: + and thou shalt not commit this lewdness above all thine + abominations. + +26:016:044 Behold, every one that useth proverbs shall use this proverb + against thee, saying, As is the mother, so is her daughter. + +26:016:045 Thou art thy mother's daughter, that lotheth her husband and + her children; and thou art the sister of thy sisters, which + lothed their husbands and their children: your mother was an + Hittite, and your father an Amorite. + +26:016:046 And thine elder sister is Samaria, she and her daughters that + dwell at thy left hand: and thy younger sister, that dwelleth + at thy right hand, is Sodom and her daughters. + +26:016:047 Yet hast thou not walked after their ways, nor done after + their abominations: but, as if that were a very little thing, + thou wast corrupted more than they in all thy ways. + +26:016:048 As I live, saith the Lord GOD, Sodom thy sister hath not done, + she nor her daughters, as thou hast done, thou and thy + daughters. + +26:016:049 Behold, this was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom, pride, + fulness of bread, and abundance of idleness was in her and in + her daughters, neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor + and needy. + +26:016:050 And they were haughty, and committed abomination before me: + therefore I took them away as I saw good. + +26:016:051 Neither hath Samaria committed half of thy sins; but thou hast + multiplied thine abominations more than they, and hast + justified thy sisters in all thine abominations which thou + hast done. + +26:016:052 Thou also, which hast judged thy sisters, bear thine own shame + for thy sins that thou hast committed more abominable than + they: they are more righteous than thou: yea, be thou + confounded also, and bear thy shame, in that thou hast + justified thy sisters. + +26:016:053 When I shall bring again their captivity, the captivity of + Sodom and her daughters, and the captivity of Samaria and her + daughters, then will I bring again the captivity of thy + captives in the midst of them: + +26:016:054 That thou mayest bear thine own shame, and mayest be + confounded in all that thou hast done, in that thou art a + comfort unto them. + +26:016:055 When thy sisters, Sodom and her daughters, shall return to + their former estate, and Samaria and her daughters shall + return to their former estate, then thou and thy daughters + shall return to your former estate. + +26:016:056 For thy sister Sodom was not mentioned by thy mouth in the day + of thy pride, + +26:016:057 Before thy wickedness was discovered, as at the time of thy + reproach of the daughters of Syria, and all that are round + about her, the daughters of the Philistines, which despise + thee round about. + +26:016:058 Thou hast borne thy lewdness and thine abominations, saith the + LORD. + +26:016:059 For thus saith the Lord GOD; I will even deal with thee as + thou hast done, which hast despised the oath in breaking the + covenant. + +26:016:060 Nevertheless I will remember my covenant with thee in the days + of thy youth, and I will establish unto thee an everlasting + covenant. + +26:016:061 Then thou shalt remember thy ways, and be ashamed, when thou + shalt receive thy sisters, thine elder and thy younger: and I + will give them unto thee for daughters, but not by thy + covenant. + +26:016:062 And I will establish my covenant with thee; and thou shalt + know that I am the LORD: + +26:016:063 That thou mayest remember, and be confounded, and never open + thy mouth any more because of thy shame, when I am pacified + toward thee for all that thou hast done, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:017:001 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:017:002 Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the + house of Israel; + +26:017:003 And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; A great eagle with great + wings, longwinged, full of feathers, which had divers colours, + came unto Lebanon, and took the highest branch of the cedar: + +26:017:004 He cropped off the top of his young twigs, and carried it into + a land of traffick; he set it in a city of merchants. + +26:017:005 He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a + fruitful field; he placed it by great waters, and set it as a + willow tree. + +26:017:006 And it grew, and became a spreading vine of low stature, whose + branches turned toward him, and the roots thereof were under + him: so it became a vine, and brought forth branches, and shot + forth sprigs. + +26:017:007 There was also another great eagle with great wings and many + feathers: and, behold, this vine did bend her roots toward + him, and shot forth her branches toward him, that he might + water it by the furrows of her plantation. + +26:017:008 It was planted in a good soil by great waters, that it might + bring forth branches, and that it might bear fruit, that it + might be a goodly vine. + +26:017:009 Say thou, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Shall it prosper? shall he + not pull up the roots thereof, and cut off the fruit thereof, + that it wither? it shall wither in all the leaves of her + spring, even without great power or many people to pluck it up + by the roots thereof. + +26:017:010 Yea, behold, being planted, shall it prosper? shall it not + utterly wither, when the east wind toucheth it? it shall + wither in the furrows where it grew. + +26:017:011 Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:017:012 Say now to the rebellious house, Know ye not what these things + mean? tell them, Behold, the king of Babylon is come to + Jerusalem, and hath taken the king thereof, and the princes + thereof, and led them with him to Babylon; + +26:017:013 And hath taken of the king's seed, and made a covenant with + him, and hath taken an oath of him: he hath also taken the + mighty of the land: + +26:017:014 That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself + up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand. + +26:017:015 But he rebelled against him in sending his ambassadors into + Egypt, that they might give him horses and much people. Shall + he prosper? shall he escape that doeth such things? or shall + he break the covenant, and be delivered? + +26:017:016 As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely in the place where the + king dwelleth that made him king, whose oath he despised, and + whose covenant he brake, even with him in the midst of Babylon + he shall die. + +26:017:017 Neither shall Pharaoh with his mighty army and great company + make for him in the war, by casting up mounts, and building + forts, to cut off many persons: + +26:017:018 Seeing he despised the oath by breaking the covenant, when, + lo, he had given his hand, and hath done all these things, he + shall not escape. + +26:017:019 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; As I live, surely mine oath + that he hath despised, and my covenant that he hath broken, + even it will I recompense upon his own head. + +26:017:020 And I will spread my net upon him, and he shall be taken in my + snare, and I will bring him to Babylon, and will plead with + him there for his trespass that he hath trespassed against me. + +26:017:021 And all his fugitives with all his bands shall fall by the + sword, and they that remain shall be scattered toward all + winds: and ye shall know that I the LORD have spoken it. + +26:017:022 Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also take of the highest + branch of the high cedar, and will set it; I will crop off + from the top of his young twigs a tender one, and will plant + it upon an high mountain and eminent: + +26:017:023 In the mountain of the height of Israel will I plant it: and + it shall bring forth boughs, and bear fruit, and be a goodly + cedar: and under it shall dwell all fowl of every wing; in the + shadow of the branches thereof shall they dwell. + +26:017:024 And all the trees of the field shall know that I the LORD have + brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have + dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to + flourish: I the LORD have spoken and have done it. + +26:018:001 The word of the LORD came unto me again, saying, + +26:018:002 What mean ye, that ye use this proverb concerning the land of + Israel, saying, The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the + children's teeth are set on edge? + +26:018:003 As I live, saith the Lord GOD, ye shall not have occasion any + more to use this proverb in Israel. + +26:018:004 Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also + the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall + die. + +26:018:005 But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right, + +26:018:006 And hath not eaten upon the mountains, neither hath lifted up + his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, neither hath + defiled his neighbour's wife, neither hath come near to a + menstruous woman, + +26:018:007 And hath not oppressed any, but hath restored to the debtor + his pledge, hath spoiled none by violence, hath given his + bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a + garment; + +26:018:008 He that hath not given forth upon usury, neither hath taken + any increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath + executed true judgment between man and man, + +26:018:009 Hath walked in my statutes, and hath kept my judgments, to + deal truly; he is just, he shall surely live, saith the Lord + GOD. + +26:018:010 If he beget a son that is a robber, a shedder of blood, and + that doeth the like to any one of these things, + +26:018:011 And that doeth not any of those duties, but even hath eaten + upon the mountains, and defiled his neighbour's wife, + +26:018:012 Hath oppressed the poor and needy, hath spoiled by violence, + hath not restored the pledge, and hath lifted up his eyes to + the idols, hath committed abomination, + +26:018:013 Hath given forth upon usury, and hath taken increase: shall he + then live? he shall not live: he hath done all these + abominations; he shall surely die; his blood shall be upon + him. + +26:018:014 Now, lo, if he beget a son, that seeth all his father's sins + which he hath done, and considereth, and doeth not such like, + +26:018:015 That hath not eaten upon the mountains, neither hath lifted up + his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, hath not defiled + his neighbour's wife, + +26:018:016 Neither hath oppressed any, hath not withholden the pledge, + neither hath spoiled by violence, but hath given his bread to + the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment, + +26:018:017 That hath taken off his hand from the poor, that hath not + received usury nor increase, hath executed my judgments, hath + walked in my statutes; he shall not die for the iniquity of + his father, he shall surely live. + +26:018:018 As for his father, because he cruelly oppressed, spoiled his + brother by violence, and did that which is not good among his + people, lo, even he shall die in his iniquity. + +26:018:019 Yet say ye, Why? doth not the son bear the iniquity of the + father? When the son hath done that which is lawful and right, + and hath kept all my statutes, and hath done them, he shall + surely live. + +26:018:020 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear + the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the + iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall + be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon + him. + +26:018:021 But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath + committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is + lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die. + +26:018:022 All his transgressions that he hath committed, they shall not + be mentioned unto him: in his righteousness that he hath done + he shall live. + +26:018:023 Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith + the Lord GOD: and not that he should return from his ways, and + live? + +26:018:024 But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, + and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the + abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his + righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his + trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath + sinned, in them shall he die. + +26:018:025 Yet ye say, The way of the LORD is not equal. Hear now, O + house of Israel; Is not my way equal? are not your ways + unequal? + +26:018:026 When a righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and + committeth iniquity, and dieth in them; for his iniquity that + he hath done shall he die. + +26:018:027 Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness + that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and + right, he shall save his soul alive. + +26:018:028 Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his + transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, + he shall not die. + +26:018:029 Yet saith the house of Israel, The way of the LORD is not + equal. O house of Israel, are not my ways equal? are not your + ways unequal? + +26:018:030 Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one + according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn + yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not + be your ruin. + +26:018:031 Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have + transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for + why will ye die, O house of Israel? + +26:018:032 For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith + the Lord GOD: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye. + +26:019:001 Moreover take thou up a lamentation for the princes of Israel, + +26:019:002 And say, What is thy mother? A lioness: she lay down among + lions, she nourished her whelps among young lions. + +26:019:003 And she brought up one of her whelps: it became a young lion, + and it learned to catch the prey; it devoured men. + +26:019:004 The nations also heard of him; he was taken in their pit, and + they brought him with chains unto the land of Egypt. + +26:019:005 Now when she saw that she had waited, and her hope was lost, + then she took another of her whelps, and made him a young + lion. + +26:019:006 And he went up and down among the lions, he became a young + lion, and learned to catch the prey, and devoured men. + +26:019:007 And he knew their desolate palaces, and he laid waste their + cities; and the land was desolate, and the fulness thereof, by + the noise of his roaring. + +26:019:008 Then the nations set against him on every side from the + provinces, and spread their net over him: he was taken in + their pit. + +26:019:009 And they put him in ward in chains, and brought him to the + king of Babylon: they brought him into holds, that his voice + should no more be heard upon the mountains of Israel. + +26:019:010 Thy mother is like a vine in thy blood, planted by the waters: + she was fruitful and full of branches by reason of many + waters. + +26:019:011 And she had strong rods for the sceptres of them that bare + rule, and her stature was exalted among the thick branches, + and she appeared in her height with the multitude of her + branches. + +26:019:012 But she was plucked up in fury, she was cast down to the + ground, and the east wind dried up her fruit: her strong rods + were broken and withered; the fire consumed them. + +26:019:013 And now she is planted in the wilderness, in a dry and thirsty + ground. + +26:019:014 And fire is gone out of a rod of her branches, which hath + devoured her fruit, so that she hath no strong rod to be a + sceptre to rule. This is a lamentation, and shall be for a + lamentation. + +26:020:001 And it came to pass in the seventh year, in the fifth month, + the tenth day of the month, that certain of the elders of + Israel came to enquire of the LORD, and sat before me. + +26:020:002 Then came the word of the LORD unto me, saying, + +26:020:003 Son of man, speak unto the elders of Israel, and say unto + them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Are ye come to enquire of me? + As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I will not be enquired of by + you. + +26:020:004 Wilt thou judge them, son of man, wilt thou judge them? cause + them to know the abominations of their fathers: + +26:020:005 And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; In the day when I + chose Israel, and lifted up mine hand unto the seed of the + house of Jacob, and made myself known unto them in the land of + Egypt, when I lifted up mine hand unto them, saying, I am the + LORD your God; + +26:020:006 In the day that I lifted up mine hand unto them, to bring them + forth of the land of Egypt into a land that I had espied for + them, flowing with milk and honey, which is the glory of all + lands: + +26:020:007 Then said I unto them, Cast ye away every man the abominations + of his eyes, and defile not yourselves with the idols of + Egypt: I am the LORD your God. + +26:020:008 But they rebelled against me, and would not hearken unto me: + they did not every man cast away the abominations of their + eyes, neither did they forsake the idols of Egypt: then I + said, I will pour out my fury upon them, to accomplish my + anger against them in the midst of the land of Egypt. + +26:020:009 But I wrought for my name's sake, that it should not be + polluted before the heathen, among whom they were, in whose + sight I made myself known unto them, in bringing them forth + out of the land of Egypt. + +26:020:010 Wherefore I caused them to go forth out of the land of Egypt, + and brought them into the wilderness. + +26:020:011 And I gave them my statutes, and shewed them my judgments, + which if a man do, he shall even live in them. + +26:020:012 Moreover also I gave them my sabbaths, to be a sign between me + and them, that they might know that I am the LORD that + sanctify them. + +26:020:013 But the house of Israel rebelled against me in the wilderness: + they walked not in my statutes, and they despised my + judgments, which if a man do, he shall even live in them; and + my sabbaths they greatly polluted: then I said, I would pour + out my fury upon them in the wilderness, to consume them. + +26:020:014 But I wrought for my name's sake, that it should not be + polluted before the heathen, in whose sight I brought them + out. + +26:020:015 Yet also I lifted up my hand unto them in the wilderness, that + I would not bring them into the land which I had given them, + flowing with milk and honey, which is the glory of all lands; + +26:020:016 Because they despised my judgments, and walked not in my + statutes, but polluted my sabbaths: for their heart went after + their idols. + +26:020:017 Nevertheless mine eye spared them from destroying them, + neither did I make an end of them in the wilderness. + +26:020:018 But I said unto their children in the wilderness, Walk ye not + in the statutes of your fathers, neither observe their + judgments, nor defile yourselves with their idols: + +26:020:019 I am the LORD your God; walk in my statutes, and keep my + judgments, and do them; + +26:020:020 And hallow my sabbaths; and they shall be a sign between me + and you, that ye may know that I am the LORD your God. + +26:020:021 Notwithstanding the children rebelled against me: they walked + not in my statutes, neither kept my judgments to do them, + which if a man do, he shall even live in them; they polluted + my sabbaths: then I said, I would pour out my fury upon them, + to accomplish my anger against them in the wilderness. + +26:020:022 Nevertheless I withdrew mine hand, and wrought for my name's + sake, that it should not be polluted in the sight of the + heathen, in whose sight I brought them forth. + +26:020:023 I lifted up mine hand unto them also in the wilderness, that I + would scatter them among the heathen, and disperse them + through the countries; + +26:020:024 Because they had not executed my judgments, but had despised + my statutes, and had polluted my sabbaths, and their eyes were + after their fathers' idols. + +26:020:025 Wherefore I gave them also statutes that were not good, and + judgments whereby they should not live; + +26:020:026 And I polluted them in their own gifts, in that they caused to + pass through the fire all that openeth the womb, that I might + make them desolate, to the end that they might know that I am + the LORD. + +26:020:027 Therefore, son of man, speak unto the house of Israel, and say + unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Yet in this your fathers + have blasphemed me, in that they have committed a trespass + against me. + +26:020:028 For when I had brought them into the land, for the which I + lifted up mine hand to give it to them, then they saw every + high hill, and all the thick trees, and they offered there + their sacrifices, and there they presented the provocation of + their offering: there also they made their sweet savour, and + poured out there their drink offerings. + +26:020:029 Then I said unto them, What is the high place whereunto ye go? + And the name whereof is called Bamah unto this day. + +26:020:030 Wherefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord + GOD; Are ye polluted after the manner of your fathers? and + commit ye whoredom after their abominations? + +26:020:031 For when ye offer your gifts, when ye make your sons to pass + through the fire, ye pollute yourselves with all your idols, + even unto this day: and shall I be enquired of by you, O house + of Israel? As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I will not be + enquired of by you. + +26:020:032 And that which cometh into your mind shall not be at all, that + ye say, We will be as the heathen, as the families of the + countries, to serve wood and stone. + +26:020:033 As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely with a mighty hand, and + with a stretched out arm, and with fury poured out, will I + rule over you: + +26:020:034 And I will bring you out from the people, and will gather you + out of the countries wherein ye are scattered, with a mighty + hand, and with a stretched out arm, and with fury poured out. + +26:020:035 And I will bring you into the wilderness of the people, and + there will I plead with you face to face. + +26:020:036 Like as I pleaded with your fathers in the wilderness of the + land of Egypt, so will I plead with you, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:020:037 And I will cause you to pass under the rod, and I will bring + you into the bond of the covenant: + +26:020:038 And I will purge out from among you the rebels, and them that + transgress against me: I will bring them forth out of the + country where they sojourn, and they shall not enter into the + land of Israel: and ye shall know that I am the LORD. + +26:020:039 As for you, O house of Israel, thus saith the Lord GOD; Go ye, + serve ye every one his idols, and hereafter also, if ye will + not hearken unto me: but pollute ye my holy name no more with + your gifts, and with your idols. + +26:020:040 For in mine holy mountain, in the mountain of the height of + Israel, saith the Lord GOD, there shall all the house of + Israel, all of them in the land, serve me: there will I accept + them, and there will I require your offerings, and the + firstfruits of your oblations, with all your holy things. + +26:020:041 I will accept you with your sweet savour, when I bring you out + from the people, and gather you out of the countries wherein + ye have been scattered; and I will be sanctified in you before + the heathen. + +26:020:042 And ye shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall bring you + into the land of Israel, into the country for the which I + lifted up mine hand to give it to your fathers. + +26:020:043 And there shall ye remember your ways, and all your doings, + wherein ye have been defiled; and ye shall lothe yourselves in + your own sight for all your evils that ye have committed. + +26:020:044 And ye shall know that I am the LORD when I have wrought with + you for my name's sake, not according to your wicked ways, nor + according to your corrupt doings, O ye house of Israel, saith + the Lord GOD. + +26:020:045 Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:020:046 Son of man, set thy face toward the south, and drop thy word + toward the south, and prophesy against the forest of the south + field; + +26:020:047 And say to the forest of the south, Hear the word of the LORD; + Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will kindle a fire in thee, + and it shall devour every green tree in thee, and every dry + tree: the flaming flame shall not be quenched, and all faces + from the south to the north shall be burned therein. + +26:020:048 And all flesh shall see that I the LORD have kindled it: it + shall not be quenched. + +26:020:049 Then said I, Ah Lord GOD! they say of me, Doth he not speak + parables? + +26:021:001 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:021:002 Son of man, set thy face toward Jerusalem, and drop thy word + toward the holy places, and prophesy against the land of + Israel, + +26:021:003 And say to the land of Israel, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I + am against thee, and will draw forth my sword out of his + sheath, and will cut off from thee the righteous and the + wicked. + +26:021:004 Seeing then that I will cut off from thee the righteous and + the wicked, therefore shall my sword go forth out of his + sheath against all flesh from the south to the north: + +26:021:005 That all flesh may know that I the LORD have drawn forth my + sword out of his sheath: it shall not return any more. + +26:021:006 Sigh therefore, thou son of man, with the breaking of thy + loins; and with bitterness sigh before their eyes. + +26:021:007 And it shall be, when they say unto thee, Wherefore sighest + thou? that thou shalt answer, For the tidings; because it + cometh: and every heart shall melt, and all hands shall be + feeble, and every spirit shall faint, and all knees shall be + weak as water: behold, it cometh, and shall be brought to + pass, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:021:008 Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:021:009 Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus saith the LORD; Say, A + sword, a sword is sharpened, and also furbished: + +26:021:010 It is sharpened to make a sore slaughter; it is furbished that + it may glitter: should we then make mirth? it contemneth the + rod of my son, as every tree. + +26:021:011 And he hath given it to be furbished, that it may be handled: + this sword is sharpened, and it is furbished, to give it into + the hand of the slayer. + +26:021:012 Cry and howl, son of man: for it shall be upon my people, it + shall be upon all the princes of Israel: terrors by reason of + the sword shall be upon my people: smite therefore upon thy + thigh. + +26:021:013 Because it is a trial, and what if the sword contemn even the + rod? it shall be no more, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:021:014 Thou therefore, son of man, prophesy, and smite thine hands + together and let the sword be doubled the third time, the + sword of the slain: it is the sword of the great men that are + slain, which entereth into their privy chambers. + +26:021:015 I have set the point of the sword against all their gates, + that their heart may faint, and their ruins be multiplied: ah! + it is made bright, it is wrapped up for the slaughter. + +26:021:016 Go thee one way or other, either on the right hand, or on the + left, whithersoever thy face is set. + +26:021:017 I will also smite mine hands together, and I will cause my + fury to rest: I the LORD have said it. + +26:021:018 The word of the LORD came unto me again, saying, + +26:021:019 Also, thou son of man, appoint thee two ways, that the sword + of the king of Babylon may come: both twain shall come forth + out of one land: and choose thou a place, choose it at the + head of the way to the city. + +26:021:020 Appoint a way, that the sword may come to Rabbath of the + Ammonites, and to Judah in Jerusalem the defenced. + +26:021:021 For the king of Babylon stood at the parting of the way, at + the head of the two ways, to use divination: he made his + arrows bright, he consulted with images, he looked in the + liver. + +26:021:022 At his right hand was the divination for Jerusalem, to appoint + captains, to open the mouth in the slaughter, to lift up the + voice with shouting, to appoint battering rams against the + gates, to cast a mount, and to build a fort. + +26:021:023 And it shall be unto them as a false divination in their + sight, to them that have sworn oaths: but he will call to + remembrance the iniquity, that they may be taken. + +26:021:024 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because ye have made your + iniquity to be remembered, in that your transgressions are + discovered, so that in all your doings your sins do appear; + because, I say, that ye are come to remembrance, ye shall be + taken with the hand. + +26:021:025 And thou, profane wicked prince of Israel, whose day is come, + when iniquity shall have an end, + +26:021:026 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Remove the diadem, and take off the + crown: this shall not be the same: exalt him that is low, and + abase him that is high. + +26:021:027 I will overturn, overturn, overturn, it: and it shall be no + more, until he come whose right it is; and I will give it him. + +26:021:028 And thou, son of man, prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord + GOD concerning the Ammonites, and concerning their reproach; + even say thou, The sword, the sword is drawn: for the + slaughter it is furbished, to consume because of the + glittering: + +26:021:029 Whiles they see vanity unto thee, whiles they divine a lie + unto thee, to bring thee upon the necks of them that are + slain, of the wicked, whose day is come, when their iniquity + shall have an end. + +26:021:030 Shall I cause it to return into his sheath? I will judge thee + in the place where thou wast created, in the land of thy + nativity. + +26:021:031 And I will pour out mine indignation upon thee, I will blow + against thee in the fire of my wrath, and deliver thee into + the hand of brutish men, and skilful to destroy. + +26:021:032 Thou shalt be for fuel to the fire; thy blood shall be in the + midst of the land; thou shalt be no more remembered: for I the + LORD have spoken it. + +26:022:001 Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:022:002 Now, thou son of man, wilt thou judge, wilt thou judge the + bloody city? yea, thou shalt shew her all her abominations. + +26:022:003 Then say thou, Thus saith the Lord GOD, The city sheddeth + blood in the midst of it, that her time may come, and maketh + idols against herself to defile herself. + +26:022:004 Thou art become guilty in thy blood that thou hast shed; and + hast defiled thyself in thine idols which thou hast made; and + thou hast caused thy days to draw near, and art come even unto + thy years: therefore have I made thee a reproach unto the + heathen, and a mocking to all countries. + +26:022:005 Those that be near, and those that be far from thee, shall + mock thee, which art infamous and much vexed. + +26:022:006 Behold, the princes of Israel, every one were in thee to their + power to shed blood. + +26:022:007 In 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. + +26:022:008 Thou hast despised mine holy things, and hast profaned my + sabbaths. + +26:022:009 In thee are men that carry tales to shed blood: and in thee + they eat upon the mountains: in the midst of thee they commit + lewdness. + +26:022:010 In thee have they discovered their fathers' nakedness: in thee + have they humbled her that was set apart for pollution. + +26:022:011 And one hath committed abomination with his neighbour's wife; + and another hath lewdly defiled his daughter in law; and + another in thee hath humbled his sister, his father's + daughter. + +26:022:012 In thee have they taken gifts to shed blood; thou hast taken + usury and increase, and thou hast greedily gained of thy + neighbours by extortion, and hast forgotten me, saith the Lord + GOD. + +26:022:013 Behold, therefore I have smitten mine hand at thy dishonest + gain which thou hast made, and at thy blood which hath been in + the midst of thee. + +26:022:014 Can thine heart endure, or can thine hands be strong, in the + days that I shall deal with thee? I the LORD have spoken it, + and will do it. + +26:022:015 And I will scatter thee among the heathen, and disperse thee + in the countries, and will consume thy filthiness out of thee. + +26:022:016 And thou shalt take thine inheritance in thyself in the sight + of the heathen, and thou shalt know that I am the LORD. + +26:022:017 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:022:018 Son of man, the house of Israel is to me become dross: all + they are brass, and tin, and iron, and lead, in the midst of + the furnace; they are even the dross of silver. + +26:022:019 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because ye are all become + dross, behold, therefore I will gather you into the midst of + Jerusalem. + +26:022:020 As they gather silver, and brass, and iron, and lead, and tin, + into the midst of the furnace, to blow the fire upon it, to + melt it; so will I gather you in mine anger and in my fury, + and I will leave you there, and melt you. + +26:022:021 Yea, I will gather you, and blow upon you in the fire of my + wrath, and ye shall be melted in the midst therof. + +26:022:022 As silver is melted in the midst of the furnace, so shall ye + be melted in the midst thereof; and ye shall know that I the + LORD have poured out my fury upon you. + +26:022:023 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:022:024 Son of man, say unto her, Thou art the land that is not + cleansed, nor rained upon in the day of indignation. + +26:022:025 There is a conspiracy of her prophets in the midst thereof, + like a roaring lion ravening the prey; they have devoured + souls; they have taken the treasure and precious things; they + have made her many widows in the midst thereof. + +26:022:026 Her priests have violated my law, and have profaned mine holy + things: they have put no difference between the holy and + profane, neither have they shewed difference between the + unclean and the clean, and have hid their eyes from my + sabbaths, and I am profaned among them. + +26:022:027 Her princes in the midst thereof are like wolves ravening the + prey, to shed blood, and to destroy souls, to get dishonest + gain. + +26:022:028 And her prophets have daubed them with untempered morter, + seeing vanity, and divining lies unto them, saying, Thus saith + the Lord GOD, when the LORD hath not spoken. + +26:022:029 The people of the land have used oppression, and exercised + robbery, and have vexed the poor and needy: yea, they have + oppressed the stranger wrongfully. + +26:022:030 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the + hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I + should not destroy it: but I found none. + +26:022:031 Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have + consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I + recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:023:001 The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying, + +26:023:002 Son of man, there were two women, the daughters of one mother: + +26:023:003 And they committed whoredoms in Egypt; they committed + whoredoms in their youth: there were their breasts pressed, + and there they bruised the teats of their virginity. + +26:023:004 And the names of them were Aholah the elder, and Aholibah her + sister: and they were mine, and they bare sons and daughters. + Thus were their names; Samaria is Aholah, and Jerusalem + Aholibah. + +26:023:005 And Aholah played the harlot when she was mine; and she doted + on her lovers, on the Assyrians her neighbours, + +26:023:006 Which were clothed with blue, captains and rulers, all of them + desirable young men, horsemen riding upon horses. + +26:023:007 Thus she committed her whoredoms with them, with all them that + were the chosen men of Assyria, and with all on whom she + doted: with all their idols she defiled herself. + +26:023:008 Neither left she her whoredoms brought from Egypt: for in her + youth they lay with her, and they bruised the breasts of her + virginity, and poured their whoredom upon her. + +26:023:009 Wherefore I have delivered her into the hand of her lovers, + into the hand of the Assyrians, upon whom she doted. + +26:023:010 These discovered her nakedness: they took her sons and her + daughters, and slew her with the sword: and she became famous + among women; for they had executed judgment upon her. + +26:023:011 And when her sister Aholibah saw this, she was more corrupt in + her inordinate love than she, and in her whoredoms more than + her sister in her whoredoms. + +26:023:012 She doted upon the Assyrians her neighbours, captains and + rulers clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding upon horses, + all of them desirable young men. + +26:023:013 Then I saw that she was defiled, that they took both one way, + +26:023:014 And that she increased her whoredoms: for when she saw men + pourtrayed upon the wall, the images of the Chaldeans + pourtrayed with vermilion, + +26:023:015 Girded with girdles upon their loins, exceeding in dyed attire + upon their heads, all of them princes to look to, after the + manner of the Babylonians of Chaldea, the land of their + nativity: + +26:023:016 And as soon as she saw them with her eyes, she doted upon + them, and sent messengers unto them into Chaldea. + +26:023:017 And the Babylonians came to her into the bed of love, and they + defiled her with their whoredom, and she was polluted with + them, and her mind was alienated from them. + +26:023:018 So she discovered her whoredoms, and discovered her nakedness: + then my mind was alienated from her, like as my mind was + alienated from her sister. + +26:023:019 Yet she multiplied her whoredoms, in calling to remembrance + the days of her youth, wherein she had played the harlot in + the land of Egypt. + +26:023:020 For she doted upon their paramours, whose flesh is as the + flesh of asses, and whose issue is like the issue of horses. + +26:023:021 Thus thou calledst to remembrance the lewdness of thy youth, + in bruising thy teats by the Egyptians for the paps of thy + youth. + +26:023:022 Therefore, O Aholibah, thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will + raise up thy lovers against thee, from whom thy mind is + alienated, and I will bring them against thee on every side; + +26:023:023 The Babylonians, and all the Chaldeans, Pekod, and Shoa, and + Koa, and all the Assyrians with them: all of them desirable + young men, captains and rulers, great lords and renowned, all + of them riding upon horses. + +26:023:024 And they shall come against thee with chariots, wagons, and + wheels, and with an assembly of people, which shall set + against thee buckler and shield and helmet round about: and I + will set judgment before them, and they shall judge thee + according to their judgments. + +26:023:025 And I will set my jealousy against thee, and they shall deal + furiously with thee: they shall take away thy nose and thine + ears; and thy remnant shall fall by the sword: they shall take + thy sons and thy daughters; and thy residue shall be devoured + by the fire. + +26:023:026 They shall also strip thee out of thy clothes, and take away + thy fair jewels. + +26:023:027 Thus will I make thy lewdness to cease from thee, and thy + whoredom brought from the land of Egypt: so that thou shalt + not lift up thine eyes unto them, nor remember Egypt any more. + +26:023:028 For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will deliver thee into + the hand of them whom thou hatest, into the hand of them from + whom thy mind is alienated: + +26:023:029 And they shall deal with thee hatefully, and shall take away + all thy labour, and shall leave thee naked and bare: and the + nakedness of thy whoredoms shall be discovered, both thy + lewdness and thy whoredoms. + +26:023:030 I will do these things unto thee, because thou hast gone a + whoring after the heathen, and because thou art polluted with + their idols. + +26:023:031 Thou hast walked in the way of thy sister; therefore will I + give her cup into thine hand. + +26:023:032 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Thou shalt drink of thy sister's cup + deep and large: thou shalt be laughed to scorn and had in + derision; it containeth much. + +26:023:033 Thou shalt be filled with drunkenness and sorrow, with the cup + of astonishment and desolation, with the cup of thy sister + Samaria. + +26:023:034 Thou shalt even drink it and suck it out, and thou shalt break + the sherds thereof, and pluck off thine own breasts: for I + have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:023:035 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast forgotten + me, and cast me behind thy back, therefore bear thou also thy + lewdness and thy whoredoms. + +26:023:036 The LORD said moreover unto me; Son of man, wilt thou judge + Aholah and Aholibah? yea, declare unto them their + abominations; + +26:023:037 That they have committed adultery, and blood is in their + hands, and with their idols have they committed adultery, and + have also caused their sons, whom they bare unto me, to pass + for them through the fire, to devour them. + +26:023:038 Moreover this they have done unto me: they have defiled my + sanctuary in the same day, and have profaned my sabbaths. + +26:023:039 For when they had slain their children to their idols, then + they came the same day into my sanctuary to profane it; and, + lo, thus have they done in the midst of mine house. + +26:023:040 And furthermore, that ye have sent for men to come from far, + unto whom a messenger was sent; and, lo, they came: for whom + thou didst wash thyself, paintedst thy eyes, and deckedst + thyself with ornaments, + +26:023:041 And satest upon a stately bed, and a table prepared before it, + whereupon thou hast set mine incense and mine oil. + +26:023:042 And a voice of a multitude being at ease was with her: and + with the men of the common sort were brought Sabeans from the + wilderness, which put bracelets upon their hands, and + beautiful crowns upon their heads. + +26:023:043 Then said I unto her that was old in adulteries, Will they now + commit whoredoms with her, and she with them? + +26:023:044 Yet they went in unto her, as they go in unto a woman that + playeth the harlot: so went they in unto Aholah and unto + Aholibah, the lewd women. + +26:023:045 And the righteous men, they shall judge them after the manner + of adulteresses, and after the manner of women that shed + blood; because they are adulteresses, and blood is in their + hands. + +26:023:046 For thus saith the Lord GOD; I will bring up a company upon + them, and will give them to be removed and spoiled. + +26:023:047 And the company shall stone them with stones, and dispatch + them with their swords; they shall slay their sons and their + daughters, and burn up their houses with fire. + +26:023:048 Thus will I cause lewdness to cease out of the land, that all + women may be taught not to do after your lewdness. + +26:023:049 And they shall recompense your lewdness upon you, and ye shall + bear the sins of your idols: and ye shall know that I am the + Lord GOD. + +26:024:001 Again in the ninth year, in the tenth month, in the tenth day + of the month, the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:024:002 Son of man, write thee the name of the day, even of this same + day: the king of Babylon set himself against Jerusalem this + same day. + +26:024:003 And utter a parable unto the rebellious house, and say unto + them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Set on a pot, set it on, and + also pour water into it: + +26:024:004 Gather the pieces thereof into it, even every good piece, the + thigh, and the shoulder; fill it with the choice bones. + +26:024:005 Take the choice of the flock, and burn also the bones under + it, and make it boil well, and let them seethe the bones of it + therein. + +26:024:006 Wherefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe to the bloody city, to + the pot whose scum is therein, and whose scum is not gone out + of it! bring it out piece by piece; let no lot fall upon it. + +26:024:007 For her blood is in the midst of her; she set it upon the top + of a rock; she poured it not upon the ground, to cover it with + dust; + +26:024:008 That it might cause fury to come up to take vengeance; I have + set her blood upon the top of a rock, that it should not be + covered. + +26:024:009 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe to the bloody city! I + will even make the pile for fire great. + +26:024:010 Heap on wood, kindle the fire, consume the flesh, and spice it + well, and let the bones be burned. + +26:024:011 Then set it empty upon the coals thereof, that the brass of it + may be hot, and may burn, and that the filthiness of it may be + molten in it, that the scum of it may be consumed. + +26:024:012 She hath wearied herself with lies, and her great scum went + not forth out of her: her scum shall be in the fire. + +26:024:013 In thy filthiness is lewdness: because I have purged thee, and + thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy + filthiness any more, till I have caused my fury to rest upon + thee. + +26:024:014 I the LORD have spoken it: it shall come to pass, and I will + do it; I will not go back, neither will I spare, neither will + I repent; according to thy ways, and according to thy doings, + shall they judge thee, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:024:015 Also the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:024:016 Son of man, behold, I take away from thee the desire of thine + eyes with a stroke: yet neither shalt thou mourn nor weep, + neither shall thy tears run down. + +26:024:017 Forbear to cry, make no mourning for the dead, bind the tire + of thine head upon thee, and put on thy shoes upon thy feet, + and cover not thy lips, and eat not the bread of men. + +26:024:018 So I spake unto the people in the morning: and at even my wife + died; and I did in the morning as I was commanded. + +26:024:019 And the people said unto me, Wilt thou not tell us what these + things are to us, that thou doest so? + +26:024:020 Then I answered them, The word of the LORD came unto me, + saying, + +26:024:021 Speak unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; + Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the excellency of your + strength, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul + pitieth; and your sons and your daughters whom ye have left + shall fall by the sword. + +26:024:022 And ye shall do as I have done: ye shall not cover your lips, + nor eat the bread of men. + +26:024:023 And your tires shall be upon your heads, and your shoes upon + your feet: ye shall not mourn nor weep; but ye shall pine away + for your iniquities, and mourn one toward another. + +26:024:024 Thus Ezekiel is unto you a sign: according to all that he hath + done shall ye do: and when this cometh, ye shall know that I + am the Lord GOD. + +26:024:025 Also, thou son of man, shall it not be in the day when I take + from them their strength, the joy of their glory, the desire + of their eyes, and that whereupon they set their minds, their + sons and their daughters, + +26:024:026 That he that escapeth in that day shall come unto thee, to + cause thee to hear it with thine ears? + +26:024:027 In that day shall thy mouth be opened to him which is escaped, + and thou shalt speak, and be no more dumb: and thou shalt be a + sign unto them; and they shall know that I am the LORD. + +26:025:001 The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying, + +26:025:002 Son of man, set thy face against the Ammonites, and prophesy + against them; + +26:025:003 And say unto the Ammonites, Hear the word of the Lord GOD; + Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou saidst, Aha, against my + sanctuary, when it was profaned; and against the land of + Israel, when it was desolate; and against the house of Judah, + when they went into captivity; + +26:025:004 Behold, therefore I will deliver thee to the men of the east + for a possession, and they shall set their palaces in thee, + and make their dwellings in thee: they shall eat thy fruit, + and they shall drink thy milk. + +26:025:005 And I will make Rabbah a stable for camels, and the Ammonites + a couching place for flocks: and ye shall know that I am the + LORD. + +26:025:006 For thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast clapped thine + hands, and stamped with the feet, and rejoiced in heart with + all thy despite against the land of Israel; + +26:025:007 Behold, therefore I will stretch out mine hand upon thee, and + will deliver thee for a spoil to the heathen; and I will cut + thee off from the people, and I will cause thee to perish out + of the countries: I will destroy thee; and thou shalt know + that I am the LORD. + +26:025:008 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Moab and Seir do say, + Behold, the house of Judah is like unto all the heathen; + +26:025:009 Therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the + cities, from his cities which are on his frontiers, the glory + of the country, Bethjeshimoth, Baalmeon, and Kiriathaim, + +26:025:010 Unto the men of the east with the Ammonites, and will give + them in possession, that the Ammonites may not be remembered + among the nations. + +26:025:011 And I will execute judgments upon Moab; and they shall know + that I am the LORD. + +26:025:012 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Edom hath dealt against + the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and hath greatly + offended, and revenged himself upon them; + +26:025:013 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also stretch out + mine hand upon Edom, and will cut off man and beast from it; + and I will make it desolate from Teman; and they of Dedan + shall fall by the sword. + +26:025:014 And I will lay my vengeance upon Edom by the hand of my people + Israel: and they shall do in Edom according to mine anger and + according to my fury; and they shall know my vengeance, saith + the Lord GOD. + +26:025:015 Thus 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; + +26:025:016 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will stretch out + mine hand upon the Philistines, and I will cut off the + Cherethims, and destroy the remnant of the sea coast. + +26:025:017 And I will execute great vengeance upon them with furious + rebukes; and they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall + lay my vengeance upon them. + +26:026:001 And it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the first day of + the month, that the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:026:002 Son of man, because that Tyrus hath said against Jerusalem, + Aha, she is broken that was the gates of the people: she is + turned unto me: I shall be replenished, now she is laid waste: + +26:026:003 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, + O Tyrus, and will cause many nations to come up against thee, + as the sea causeth his waves to come up. + +26:026:004 And they shall destroy the walls of Tyrus, and break down her + towers: I will also scrape her dust from her, and make her + like the top of a rock. + +26:026:005 It shall be a place for the spreading of nets in the midst of + the sea: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD: and it + shall become a spoil to the nations. + +26:026:006 And her daughters which are in the field shall be slain by the + sword; and they shall know that I am the LORD. + +26:026:007 For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will bring upon Tyrus + Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, a king of kings, from the + north, with horses, and with chariots, and with horsemen, and + companies, and much people. + +26:026:008 He shall slay with the sword thy daughters in the field: and + he shall make a fort against thee, and cast a mount against + thee, and lift up the buckler against thee. + +26:026:009 And he shall set engines of war against thy walls, and with + his axes he shall break down thy towers. + +26:026:010 By reason of the abundance of his horses their dust shall + cover thee: thy walls shall shake at the noise of the + horsemen, and of the wheels, and of the chariots, when he + shall enter into thy gates, as men enter into a city wherein + is made a breach. + +26:026:011 With the hoofs of his horses shall he tread down all thy + streets: he shall slay thy people by the sword, and thy strong + garrisons shall go down to the ground. + +26:026:012 And they shall make a spoil of thy riches, and make a prey of + thy merchandise: and they shall break down thy walls, and + destroy thy pleasant houses: and they shall lay thy stones and + thy timber and thy dust in the midst of the water. + +26:026:013 And I will cause the noise of thy songs to cease; and the + sound of thy harps shall be no more heard. + +26:026:014 And I will make thee like the top of a rock: thou shalt be a + place to spread nets upon; thou shalt be built no more: for I + the LORD have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:026:015 Thus saith the Lord GOD to Tyrus; Shall not the isles shake at + the sound of thy fall, when the wounded cry, when the + slaughter is made in the midst of thee? + +26:026:016 Then all the princes of the sea shall come down from their + thrones, and lay away their robes, and put off their broidered + garments: they shall clothe themselves with trembling; they + shall sit upon the ground, and shall tremble at every moment, + and be astonished at thee. + +26:026:017 And they shall take up a lamentation for thee, and say to + thee, How art thou destroyed, that wast inhabited of seafaring + men, the renowned city, which wast strong in the sea, she and + her inhabitants, which cause their terror to be on all that + haunt it! + +26:026:018 Now shall the isles tremble in the day of thy fall; yea, the + isles that are in the sea shall be troubled at thy departure. + +26:026:019 For thus saith the Lord GOD; When I shall make thee a desolate + city, like the cities that are not inhabited; when I shall + bring up the deep upon thee, and great waters shall cover + thee; + +26:026:020 When I shall bring thee down with them that descend into the + pit, with the people of old time, and shall set thee in the + low parts of the earth, in places desolate of old, with them + that go down to the pit, that thou be not inhabited; and I + shall set glory in the land of the living; + +26:026:021 I will make thee a terror, and thou shalt be no more: though + thou be sought for, yet shalt thou never be found again, saith + the Lord GOD. + +26:027:001 The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying, + +26:027:002 Now, thou son of man, take up a lamentation for Tyrus; + +26:027:003 And say unto Tyrus, O thou that art situate at the entry of + the sea, which art a merchant of the people for many isles, + Thus saith the Lord GOD; O Tyrus, thou hast said, I am of + perfect beauty. + +26:027:004 Thy borders are in the midst of the seas, thy builders have + perfected thy beauty. + +26:027:005 They have made all thy ship boards of fir trees of Senir: they + have taken cedars from Lebanon to make masts for thee. + +26:027:006 Of the oaks of Bashan have they made thine oars; the company + of the Ashurites have made thy benches of ivory, brought out + of the isles of Chittim. + +26:027:007 Fine linen with broidered work from Egypt was that which thou + spreadest forth to be thy sail; blue and purple from the isles + of Elishah was that which covered thee. + +26:027:008 The inhabitants of Zidon and Arvad were thy mariners: thy wise + men, O Tyrus, that were in thee, were thy pilots. + +26:027:009 The ancients of Gebal and the wise men thereof were in thee + thy calkers: all the ships of the sea with their mariners were + in thee to occupy thy merchandise. + +26:027:010 They of Persia and of Lud and of Phut were in thine army, thy + men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in thee; they + set forth thy comeliness. + +26:027:011 The men of Arvad with thine army were upon thy walls round + about, and the Gammadims were in thy towers: they hanged their + shields upon thy walls round about; they have made thy beauty + perfect. + +26:027:012 Tarshish was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of all + kind of riches; with silver, iron, tin, and lead, they traded + in thy fairs. + +26:027:013 Javan, Tubal, and Meshech, they were thy merchants: they + traded the persons of men and vessels of brass in thy market. + +26:027:014 They of the house of Togarmah traded in thy fairs with horses + and horsemen and mules. + +26:027:015 The men of Dedan were thy merchants; many isles were the + merchandise of thine hand: they brought thee for a present + horns of ivory and ebony. + +26:027:016 Syria was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of the wares + of thy making: they occupied in thy fairs with emeralds, + purple, and broidered work, and fine linen, and coral, and + agate. + +26:027:017 Judah, and the land of Israel, they were thy merchants: they + traded in thy market wheat of Minnith, and Pannag, and honey, + and oil, and balm. + +26:027:018 Damascus was thy merchant in the multitude of the wares of thy + making, for the multitude of all riches; in the wine of + Helbon, and white wool. + +26:027:019 Dan also and Javan going to and fro occupied in thy fairs: + bright iron, cassia, and calamus, were in thy market. + +26:027:020 Dedan was thy merchant in precious clothes for chariots. + +26:027:021 Arabia, and all the princes of Kedar, they occupied with thee + in lambs, and rams, and goats: in these were they thy + merchants. + +26:027:022 The merchants of Sheba and Raamah, they were thy merchants: + they occupied in thy fairs with chief of all spices, and with + all precious stones, and gold. + +26:027:023 Haran, and Canneh, and Eden, the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, + and Chilmad, were thy merchants. + +26:027:024 These were thy merchants in all sorts of things, in blue + clothes, and broidered work, and in chests of rich apparel, + bound with cords, and made of cedar, among thy merchandise. + +26:027:025 The ships of Tarshish did sing of thee in thy market: and thou + wast replenished, and made very glorious in the midst of the + seas. + +26:027:026 Thy rowers have brought thee into great waters: the east wind + hath broken thee in the midst of the seas. + +26:027:027 Thy riches, and thy fairs, thy merchandise, thy mariners, and + thy pilots, thy calkers, and the occupiers of thy merchandise, + and all thy men of war, that are in thee, and in all thy + company which is in the midst of thee, shall fall into the + midst of the seas in the day of thy ruin. + +26:027:028 The suburbs shall shake at the sound of the cry of thy pilots. + +26:027:029 And all that handle the oar, the mariners, and all the pilots + of the sea, shall come down from their ships, they shall stand + upon the land; + +26:027:030 And shall cause their voice to be heard against thee, and + shall cry bitterly, and shall cast up dust upon their heads, + they shall wallow themselves in the ashes: + +26:027:031 And they shall make themselves utterly bald for thee, and gird + them with sackcloth, and they shall weep for thee with + bitterness of heart and bitter wailing. + +26:027:032 And in their wailing they shall take up a lamentation for + thee, and lament over thee, saying, What city is like Tyrus, + like the destroyed in the midst of the sea? + +26:027:033 When thy wares went forth out of the seas, thou filledst many + people; thou didst enrich the kings of the earth with the + multitude of thy riches and of thy merchandise. + +26:027:034 In the time when thou shalt be broken by the seas in the + depths of the waters thy merchandise and all thy company in + the midst of thee shall fall. + +26:027:035 All the inhabitants of the isles shall be astonished at thee, + and their kings shall be sore afraid, they shall be troubled + in their countenance. + +26:027:036 The merchants among the people shall hiss at thee; thou shalt + be a terror, and never shalt be any more. + +26:028:001 The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying, + +26:028:002 Son of man, say unto the prince of Tyrus, Thus saith the Lord + GOD; Because thine heart is lifted up, and thou hast said, I + am a God, I sit in the seat of God, in the midst of the seas; + yet thou art a man, and not God, though thou set thine heart + as the heart of God: + +26:028:003 Behold, thou art wiser than Daniel; there is no secret that + they can hide from thee: + +26:028:004 With thy wisdom and with thine understanding thou hast gotten + thee riches, and hast gotten gold and silver into thy + treasures: + +26:028:005 By thy great wisdom and by thy traffick hast thou increased + thy riches, and thine heart is lifted up because of thy + riches: + +26:028:006 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast set thine + heart as the heart of God; + +26:028:007 Behold, therefore I will bring strangers upon thee, the + terrible of the nations: and they shall draw their swords + against the beauty of thy wisdom, and they shall defile thy + brightness. + +26:028:008 They shall bring thee down to the pit, and thou shalt die the + deaths of them that are slain in the midst of the seas. + +26:028:009 Wilt thou yet say before him that slayeth thee, I am God? but + thou shalt be a man, and no God, in the hand of him that + slayeth thee. + +26:028:010 Thou shalt die the deaths of the uncircumcised by the hand of + strangers: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:028:011 Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:028:012 Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus, and + say unto him, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Thou sealest up the + sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. + +26:028:013 Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone + was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the + beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, + and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets + and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou + wast created. + +26:028:014 Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set + thee so: thou wast upon the holy mountain of God; thou hast + walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire. + +26:028:015 Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast + created, till iniquity was found in thee. + +26:028:016 By the multitude of thy merchandise they have filled the midst + of thee with violence, and thou hast sinned: therefore I will + cast thee as profane out of the mountain of God: and I will + destroy thee, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones + of fire. + +26:028:017 Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast + corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast + thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they + may behold thee. + +26:028:018 Thou hast defiled thy sanctuaries by the multitude of thine + iniquities, by the iniquity of thy traffick; therefore will I + bring forth a fire from the midst of thee, it shall devour + thee, and I will bring thee to ashes upon the earth in the + sight of all them that behold thee. + +26:028:019 All they that know thee among the people shall be astonished + at thee: thou shalt be a terror, and never shalt thou be any + more. + +26:028:020 Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:028:021 Son of man, set thy face against Zidon, and prophesy against + it, + +26:028:022 And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O + Zidon; and I will be glorified in the midst of thee: and they + shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall have executed + judgments in her, and shall be sanctified in her. + +26:028:023 For I will send into her pestilence, and blood into her + streets; and the wounded shall be judged in the midst of her + by the sword upon her on every side; and they shall know that + I am the LORD. + +26:028:024 And there shall be no more a pricking brier unto the house of + Israel, nor any grieving thorn of all that are round about + them, that despised them; and they shall know that I am the + Lord GOD. + +26:028:025 Thus 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. + +26:028:026 And they shall dwell safely therein, and shall build houses, + and plant vineyards; yea, they shall dwell with confidence, + when I have executed judgments upon all those that despise + them round about them; and they shall know that I am the LORD + their God. + +26:029:001 In the tenth year, in the tenth month, in the twelfth day of + the month, the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:029:002 Son of man, set thy face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and + prophesy against him, and against all Egypt: + +26:029:003 Speak, and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against + thee, Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great dragon that lieth in + the midst of his rivers, which hath said, My river is mine + own, and I have made it for myself. + +26:029:004 But I will put hooks in thy jaws, and I will cause the fish of + thy rivers to stick unto thy scales, and I will bring thee up + out of the midst of thy rivers, and all the fish of thy rivers + shall stick unto thy scales. + +26:029:005 And I will leave thee thrown into the wilderness, thee and all + the fish of thy rivers: thou shalt fall upon the open fields; + thou shalt not be brought together, nor gathered: I have given + thee for meat to the beasts of the field and to the fowls of + the heaven. + +26:029:006 And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am the + LORD, because they have been a staff of reed to the house of + Israel. + +26:029:007 When they took hold of thee by thy hand, thou didst break, and + rend all their shoulder: and when they leaned upon thee, thou + brakest, and madest all their loins to be at a stand. + +26:029:008 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will bring a + sword upon thee, and cut off man and beast out of thee. + +26:029:009 And the land of Egypt shall be desolate and waste; and they + shall know that I am the LORD: because he hath said, The river + is mine, and I have made it. + +26:029:010 Behold, therefore I am against thee, and against thy rivers, + and I will make the land of Egypt utterly waste and desolate, + from the tower of Syene even unto the border of Ethiopia. + +26:029:011 No foot of man shall pass through it, nor foot of beast shall + pass through it, neither shall it be inhabited forty years. + +26:029:012 And I will make the land of Egypt desolate in the midst of the + countries that are desolate, and her cities among the cities + that are laid waste shall be desolate forty years: and I will + scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and will disperse + them through the countries. + +26:029:013 Yet thus saith the Lord GOD; At the end of forty years will I + gather the Egyptians from the people whither they were + scattered: + +26:029:014 And I will bring again the captivity of Egypt, and will cause + them to return into the land of Pathros, into the land of + their habitation; and they shall be there a base kingdom. + +26:029:015 It shall be the basest of the kingdoms; neither shall it exalt + itself any more above the nations: for I will diminish them, + that they shall no more rule over the nations. + +26:029:016 And it shall be no more the confidence of the house of Israel, + which bringeth their iniquity to remembrance, when they shall + look after them: but they shall know that I am the Lord GOD. + +26:029:017 And it came to pass in the seven and twentieth year, in the + first month, in the first day of the month, the word of the + LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:029:018 Son of man, Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon caused his army to + serve a great service against Tyrus: every head was made bald, + and every shoulder was peeled: yet had he no wages, nor his + army, for Tyrus, for the service that he had served against + it: + +26:029:019 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will give the + land of Egypt unto Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon; and he + shall take her multitude, and take her spoil, and take her + prey; and it shall be the wages for his army. + +26:029:020 I have given him the land of Egypt for his labour wherewith he + served against it, because they wrought for me, saith the Lord + GOD. + +26:029:021 In that day will I cause the horn of the house of Israel to + bud forth, and I will give thee the opening of the mouth in + the midst of them; and they shall know that I am the LORD. + +26:030:001 The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying, + +26:030:002 Son of man, prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Howl + ye, Woe worth the day! + +26:030:003 For the day is near, even the day of the LORD is near, a + cloudy day; it shall be the time of the heathen. + +26:030:004 And the sword shall come upon Egypt, and great pain shall be + in Ethiopia, when the slain shall fall in Egypt, and they + shall take away her multitude, and her foundations shall be + broken down. + +26:030:005 Ethiopia, and Libya, and Lydia, and all the mingled people, + and Chub, and the men of the land that is in league, shall + fall with them by the sword. + +26:030:006 Thus saith the LORD; They also that uphold Egypt shall fall; + and the pride of her power shall come down: from the tower of + Syene shall they fall in it by the sword, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:030:007 And they shall be desolate in the midst of the countries that + are desolate, and her cities shall be in the midst of the + cities that are wasted. + +26:030:008 And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I have set a fire + in Egypt, and when all her helpers shall be destroyed. + +26:030:009 In that day shall messengers go forth from me in ships to make + the careless Ethiopians afraid, and great pain shall come upon + them, as in the day of Egypt: for, lo, it cometh. + +26:030:010 Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also make the multitude of + Egypt to cease by the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon. + +26:030:011 He and his people with him, the terrible of the nations, shall + be brought to destroy the land: and they shall draw their + swords against Egypt, and fill the land with the slain. + +26:030:012 And I will make the rivers dry, and sell the land into the + hand of the wicked: and I will make the land waste, and all + that is therein, by the hand of strangers: I the LORD have + spoken it. + +26:030:013 Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also destroy the idols, and I + will cause their images to cease out of Noph; and there shall + be no more a prince of the land of Egypt: and I will put a + fear in the land of Egypt. + +26:030:014 And I will make Pathros desolate, and will set fire in Zoan, + and will execute judgments in No. + +26:030:015 And I will pour my fury upon Sin, the strength of Egypt; and I + will cut off the multitude of No. + +26:030:016 And I will set fire in Egypt: Sin shall have great pain, and + No shall be rent asunder, and Noph shall have distresses + daily. + +26:030:017 The young men of Aven and of Pibeseth shall fall by the sword: + and these cities shall go into captivity. + +26:030:018 At Tehaphnehes also the day shall be darkened, when I shall + break there the yokes of Egypt: and the pomp of her strength + shall cease in her: as for her, a cloud shall cover her, and + her daughters shall go into captivity. + +26:030:019 Thus will I execute judgments in Egypt: and they shall know + that I am the LORD. + +26:030:020 And it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the first month, + in the seventh day of the month, that the word of the LORD + came unto me, saying, + +26:030:021 Son of man, I have broken the arm of Pharaoh king of Egypt; + and, lo, it shall not be bound up to be healed, to put a + roller to bind it, to make it strong to hold the sword. + +26:030:022 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against + Pharaoh king of Egypt, and will break his arms, the strong, + and that which was broken; and I will cause the sword to fall + out of his hand. + +26:030:023 And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and will + disperse them through the countries. + +26:030:024 And I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon, and put + my sword in his hand: but I will break Pharaoh's arms, and he + shall groan before him with the groanings of a deadly wounded + man. + +26:030:025 But I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon, and the + arms of Pharaoh shall fall down; and they shall know that I am + the LORD, when I shall put my sword into the hand of the king + of Babylon, and he shall stretch it out upon the land of + Egypt. + +26:030:026 And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and + disperse them among the countries; and they shall know that I + am the LORD. + +26:031:001 And it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the third month, + in the first day of the month, that the word of the LORD came + unto me, saying, + +26:031:002 Son of man, speak unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, and to his + multitude; Whom art thou like in thy greatness? + +26:031:003 Behold, the Assyrian was a cedar in Lebanon with fair + branches, and with a shadowing shroud, and of an high stature; + and his top was among the thick boughs. + +26:031:004 The waters made him great, the deep set him up on high with + her rivers running round about his plants, and sent her little + rivers unto all the trees of the field. + +26:031:005 Therefore his height was exalted above all the trees of the + field, and his boughs were multiplied, and his branches became + long because of the multitude of waters, when he shot forth. + +26:031:006 All the fowls of heaven made their nests in his boughs, and + under his branches did all the beasts of the field bring forth + their young, and under his shadow dwelt all great nations. + +26:031:007 Thus was he fair in his greatness, in the length of his + branches: for his root was by great waters. + +26:031:008 The cedars in the garden of God could not hide him: the fir + trees were not like his boughs, and the chestnut trees were + not like his branches; nor any tree in the garden of God was + like unto him in his beauty. + +26:031:009 I have made him fair by the multitude of his branches: so that + all the trees of Eden, that were in the garden of God, envied + him. + +26:031:010 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast lifted up + thyself in height, and he hath shot up his top among the thick + boughs, and his heart is lifted up in his height; + +26:031:011 I have therefore delivered him into the hand of the mighty one + of the heathen; he shall surely deal with him: I have driven + him out for his wickedness. + +26:031:012 And strangers, the terrible of the nations, have cut him off, + and have left him: upon the mountains and in all the valleys + his branches are fallen, and his boughs are broken by all the + rivers of the land; and all the people of the earth are gone + down from his shadow, and have left him. + +26:031:013 Upon his ruin shall all the fowls of the heaven remain, and + all the beasts of the field shall be upon his branches: + +26:031:014 To the end that none of all the trees by the waters exalt + themselves for their height, neither shoot up their top among + the thick boughs, neither their trees stand up in their + height, all that drink water: for they are all delivered unto + death, to the nether parts of the earth, in the midst of the + children of men, with them that go down to the pit. + +26:031:015 Thus saith the Lord GOD; In the day when he went down to the + grave I caused a mourning: I covered the deep for him, and I + restrained the floods thereof, and the great waters were + stayed: and I caused Lebanon to mourn for him, and all the + trees of the field fainted for him. + +26:031:016 I made the nations to shake at the sound of his fall, when I + cast him down to hell with them that descend into the pit: and + all the trees of Eden, the choice and best of Lebanon, all + that drink water, shall be comforted in the nether parts of + the earth. + +26:031:017 They also went down into hell with him unto them that be slain + with the sword; and they that were his arm, that dwelt under + his shadow in the midst of the heathen. + +26:031:018 To whom art thou thus like in glory and in greatness among the + trees of Eden? yet shalt thou be brought down with the trees + of Eden unto the nether parts of the earth: thou shalt lie in + the midst of the uncircumcised with them that be slain by the + sword. This is Pharaoh and all his multitude, saith the Lord + GOD. + +26:032:001 And it came to pass in the twelfth year, in the twelfth month, + in the first day of the month, that the word of the LORD came + unto me, saying, + +26:032:002 Son of man, take up a lamentation for Pharaoh king of Egypt, + and say unto him, Thou art like a young lion of the nations, + and thou art as a whale in the seas: and thou camest forth + with thy rivers, and troubledst the waters with thy feet, and + fouledst their rivers. + +26:032:003 Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will therefore spread out my net + over thee with a company of many people; and they shall bring + thee up in my net. + +26:032:004 Then will I leave thee upon the land, I will cast thee forth + upon the open field, and will cause all the fowls of the + heaven to remain upon thee, and I will fill the beasts of the + whole earth with thee. + +26:032:005 And I will lay thy flesh upon the mountains, and fill the + valleys with thy height. + +26:032:006 I will also water with thy blood the land wherein thou + swimmest, even to the mountains; and the rivers shall be full + of thee. + +26:032:007 And when I shall put thee out, I will cover the heaven, and + make the stars thereof dark; I will cover the sun with a + cloud, and the moon shall not give her light. + +26:032:008 All the bright lights of heaven will I make dark over thee, + and set darkness upon thy land, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:032:009 I will also vex the hearts of many people, when I shall bring + thy destruction among the nations, into the countries which + thou hast not known. + +26:032:010 Yea, I will make many people amazed at thee, and their kings + shall be horribly afraid for thee, when I shall brandish my + sword before them; and they shall tremble at every moment, + every man for his own life, in the day of thy fall. + +26:032:011 For thus saith the Lord GOD; The sword of the king of Babylon + shall come upon thee. + +26:032:012 By the swords of the mighty will I cause thy multitude to + fall, the terrible of the nations, all of them: and they shall + spoil the pomp of Egypt, and all the multitude thereof shall + be destroyed. + +26:032:013 I will destroy also all the beasts thereof from beside the + great waters; neither shall the foot of man trouble them any + more, nor the hoofs of beasts trouble them. + +26:032:014 Then will I make their waters deep, and cause their rivers to + run like oil, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:032:015 When I shall make the land of Egypt desolate, and the country + shall be destitute of that whereof it was full, when I shall + smite all them that dwell therein, then shall they know that I + am the LORD. + +26:032:016 This is the lamentation wherewith they shall lament her: the + daughters of the nations shall lament her: they shall lament + for her, even for Egypt, and for all her multitude, saith the + Lord GOD. + +26:032:017 It came to pass also in the twelfth year, in the fifteenth day + of the month, that the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:032:018 Son of man, wail for the multitude of Egypt, and cast them + down, even her, and the daughters of the famous nations, unto + the nether parts of the earth, with them that go down into the + pit. + +26:032:019 Whom dost thou pass in beauty? go down, and be thou laid with + the uncircumcised. + +26:032:020 They shall fall in the midst of them that are slain by the + sword: she is delivered to the sword: draw her and all her + multitudes. + +26:032:021 The strong among the mighty shall speak to him out of the + midst of hell with them that help him: they are gone down, + they lie uncircumcised, slain by the sword. + +26:032:022 Asshur is there and all her company: his graves are about him: + all of them slain, fallen by the sword: + +26:032:023 Whose graves are set in the sides of the pit, and her company + is round about her grave: all of them slain, fallen by the + sword, which caused terror in the land of the living. + +26:032:024 There is Elam and all her multitude round about her grave, all + of them slain, fallen by the sword, which are gone down + uncircumcised into the nether parts of the earth, which caused + their terror in the land of the living; yet have they borne + their shame with them that go down to the pit. + +26:032:025 They have set her a bed in the midst of the slain with all her + multitude: her graves are round about him: all of them + uncircumcised, slain by the sword: though their terror was + caused in the land of the living, yet have they borne their + shame with them that go down to the pit: he is put in the + midst of them that be slain. + +26:032:026 There is Meshech, Tubal, and all her multitude: her graves are + round about him: all of them uncircumcised, slain by the + sword, though they caused their terror in the land of the + living. + +26:032:027 And they shall not lie with the mighty that are fallen of the + uncircumcised, which are gone down to hell with their weapons + of war: and they have laid their swords under their heads, but + their iniquities shall be upon their bones, though they were + the terror of the mighty in the land of the living. + +26:032:028 Yea, thou shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, + and shalt lie with them that are slain with the sword. + +26:032:029 There is Edom, her kings, and all her princes, which with + their might are laid by them that were slain by the sword: + they shall lie with the uncircumcised, and with them that go + down to the pit. + +26:032:030 There be the princes of the north, all of them, and all the + Zidonians, which are gone down with the slain; with their + terror they are ashamed of their might; and they lie + uncircumcised with them that be slain by the sword, and bear + their shame with them that go down to the pit. + +26:032:031 Pharaoh shall see them, and shall be comforted over all his + multitude, even Pharaoh and all his army slain by the sword, + saith the Lord GOD. + +26:032:032 For I have caused my terror in the land of the living: and he + shall be laid in the midst of the uncircumcised with them that + are slain with the sword, even Pharaoh and all his multitude, + saith the Lord GOD. + +26:033:001 Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:033:002 Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto + them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the + land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their + watchman: + +26:033:003 If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the + trumpet, and warn the people; + +26:033:004 Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh + not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood + shall be upon his own head. + +26:033:005 He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his + blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall + deliver his soul. + +26:033:006 But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the + trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword come, and + take any person from among them, he is taken away in his + iniquity; but his blood will I require at the watchman's hand. + +26:033:007 So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the + house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my + mouth, and warn them from me. + +26:033:008 When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely + die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, + that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will + I require at thine hand. + +26:033:009 Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from + it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his + iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul. + +26:033:010 Therefore, O thou son of man, speak unto the house of Israel; + Thus ye speak, saying, If our transgressions and our sins be + upon us, and we pine away in them, how should we then live? + +26:033:011 Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no + pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn + from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; + for why will ye die, O house of Israel? + +26:033:012 Therefore, thou son of man, say unto the children of thy + people, The righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver + him in the day of his transgression: as for the wickedness of + the wicked, he shall not fall thereby in the day that he + turneth from his wickedness; neither shall the righteous be + able to live for his righteousness in the day that he sinneth. + +26:033:013 When I shall say to the righteous, that he shall surely live; + if he trust to his own righteousness, and commit iniquity, all + his righteousnesses shall not be remembered; but for his + iniquity that he hath committed, he shall die for it. + +26:033:014 Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if + he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right; + +26:033:015 If the wicked restore the pledge, give again that he had + robbed, walk in the statutes of life, without committing + iniquity; he shall surely live, he shall not die. + +26:033:016 None of his sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned + unto him: he hath done that which is lawful and right; he + shall surely live. + +26:033:017 Yet the children of thy people say, The way of the Lord is not + equal: but as for them, their way is not equal. + +26:033:018 When the righteous turneth from his righteousness, and + committeth iniquity, he shall even die thereby. + +26:033:019 But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which + is lawful and right, he shall live thereby. + +26:033:020 Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O ye house of + Israel, I will judge you every one after his ways. + +26:033:021 And it came to pass in the twelfth year of our captivity, in + the tenth month, in the fifth day of the month, that one that + had escaped out of Jerusalem came unto me, saying, The city is + smitten. + +26:033:022 Now the hand of the LORD was upon me in the evening, afore he + that was escaped came; and had opened my mouth, until he came + to me in the morning; and my mouth was opened, and I was no + more dumb. + +26:033:023 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:033:024 Son of man, they that inhabit those wastes of the land of + Israel speak, saying, Abraham was one, and he inherited the + land: but we are many; the land is given us for inheritance. + +26:033:025 Wherefore say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Ye eat with + the blood, and lift up your eyes toward your idols, and shed + blood: and shall ye possess the land? + +26:033:026 Ye stand upon your sword, ye work abomination, and ye defile + every one his neighbour's wife: and shall ye possess the land? + +26:033:027 Say thou thus unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; As I live, + surely they that are in the wastes shall fall by the sword, + and him that is in the open field will I give to the beasts to + be devoured, and they that be in the forts and in the caves + shall die of the pestilence. + +26:033:028 For I will lay the land most desolate, and the pomp of her + strength shall cease; and the mountains of Israel shall be + desolate, that none shall pass through. + +26:033:029 Then shall they know that I am the LORD, when I have laid the + land most desolate because of all their abominations which + they have committed. + +26:033:030 Also, thou son of man, the children of thy people still are + talking against thee by the walls and in the doors of the + houses, and speak one to another, every one to his brother, + saying, Come, I pray you, and hear what is the word that + cometh forth from the LORD. + +26:033:031 And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit + before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they + will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, + but their heart goeth after their covetousness. + +26:033:032 And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that + hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for + they hear thy words, but they do them not. + +26:033:033 And when this cometh to pass, (lo, it will come,) then shall + they know that a prophet hath been among them. + +26:034:001 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:034:002 Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, + prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the + shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed + themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks? + +26:034:003 Ye eat the fat, and ye clothe you with the wool, ye kill them + that are fed: but ye feed not the flock. + +26:034:004 The diseased have ye not strengthened, neither have ye healed + that which was sick, neither have ye bound up that which was + broken, neither have ye brought again that which was driven + away, neither have ye sought that which was lost; but with + force and with cruelty have ye ruled them. + +26:034:005 And they were scattered, because there is no shepherd: and + they became meat to all the beasts of the field, when they + were scattered. + +26:034:006 My sheep wandered through all the mountains, and upon every + high hill: yea, my flock was scattered upon all the face of + the earth, and none did search or seek after them. + +26:034:007 Therefore, ye shepherds, hear the word of the LORD; + +26:034:008 As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely because my flock became + a prey, and my flock became meat to every beast of the field, + because there was no shepherd, neither did my shepherds search + for my flock, but the shepherds fed themselves, and fed not my + flock; + +26:034:009 Therefore, O ye shepherds, hear the word of the LORD; + +26:034:010 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against the shepherds; + and I will require my flock at their hand, and cause them to + cease from feeding the flock; neither shall the shepherds feed + themselves any more; for I will deliver my flock from their + mouth, that they may not be meat for them. + +26:034:011 For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, will both + search my sheep, and seek them out. + +26:034:012 As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is + among his sheep that are scattered; so will I seek out my + sheep, and will deliver them out of all places where they have + been scattered in the cloudy and dark day. + +26:034:013 And I will bring them out from the people, and gather them + from the countries, and will bring them to their own land, and + feed them upon the mountains of Israel by the rivers, and in + all the inhabited places of the country. + +26:034:014 I will feed them in a good pasture, and upon the high + mountains of Israel shall their fold be: there shall they lie + in a good fold, and in a fat pasture shall they feed upon the + mountains of Israel. + +26:034:015 I will feed my flock, and I will cause them to lie down, saith + the Lord GOD. + +26:034:016 I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which + was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and + will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the + fat and the strong; I will feed them with judgment. + +26:034:017 And as for you, O my flock, thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I + judge between cattle and cattle, between the rams and the he + goats. + +26:034:018 Seemeth it a small thing unto you to have eaten up the good + pasture, but ye must tread down with your feet the residue of + your pastures? and to have drunk of the deep waters, but ye + must foul the residue with your feet? + +26:034:019 And as for my flock, they eat that which ye have trodden with + your feet; and they drink that which ye have fouled with your + feet. + +26:034:020 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD unto them; Behold, I, even + I, will judge between the fat cattle and between the lean + cattle. + +26:034:021 Because ye have thrust with side and with shoulder, and pushed + all the diseased with your horns, till ye have scattered them + abroad; + +26:034:022 Therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more be a + prey; and I will judge between cattle and cattle. + +26:034:023 And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed + them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall + be their shepherd. + +26:034:024 And I the LORD will be their God, and my servant David a + prince among them; I the LORD have spoken it. + +26:034:025 And I will make with them a covenant of peace, and will cause + the evil beasts to cease out of the land: and they shall dwell + safely in the wilderness, and sleep in the woods. + +26:034:026 And I will make them and the places round about my hill a + blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his + season; there shall be showers of blessing. + +26:034:027 And the tree of the field shall yield her fruit, and the earth + shall yield her increase, and they shall be safe in their + land, and shall know that I am the LORD, when I have broken + the bands of their yoke, and delivered them out of the hand of + those that served themselves of them. + +26:034:028 And they shall no more be a prey to the heathen, neither shall + the beast of the land devour them; but they shall dwell + safely, and none shall make them afraid. + +26:034:029 And I will raise up for them a plant of renown, and they shall + be no more consumed with hunger in the land, neither bear the + shame of the heathen any more. + +26:034:030 Thus shall they know that I the LORD their God am with them, + and that they, even the house of Israel, are my people, saith + the Lord GOD. + +26:034:031 And ye my flock, the flock of my pasture, are men, and I am + your God, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:035:001 Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:035:002 Son of man, set thy face against mount Seir, and prophesy + against it, + +26:035:003 And say unto it, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, O mount + Seir, I am against thee, and I will stretch out mine hand + against thee, and I will make thee most desolate. + +26:035:004 I will lay thy cities waste, and thou shalt be desolate, and + thou shalt know that I am the LORD. + +26:035:005 Because thou hast had a perpetual hatred, and hast shed the + blood of the children of Israel by the force of the sword in + the time of their calamity, in the time that their iniquity + had an end: + +26:035:006 Therefore, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, I will prepare thee + unto blood, and blood shall pursue thee: sith thou hast not + hated blood, even blood shall pursue thee. + +26:035:007 Thus will I make mount Seir most desolate, and cut off from it + him that passeth out and him that returneth. + +26:035:008 And I will fill his mountains with his slain men: in thy + hills, and in thy valleys, and in all thy rivers, shall they + fall that are slain with the sword. + +26:035:009 I will make thee perpetual desolations, and thy cities shall + not return: and ye shall know that I am the LORD. + +26:035:010 Because thou hast said, These two nations and these two + countries shall be mine, and we will possess it; whereas the + LORD was there: + +26:035:011 Therefore, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, I will even do + according to thine anger, and according to thine envy which + thou hast used out of thy hatred against them; and I will make + myself known among them, when I have judged thee. + +26:035:012 And thou shalt know that I am the LORD, and that I have heard + all thy blasphemies which thou hast spoken against the + mountains of Israel, saying, They are laid desolate, they are + given us to consume. + +26:035:013 Thus with your mouth ye have boasted against me, and have + multiplied your words against me: I have heard them. + +26:035:014 Thus saith the Lord GOD; When the whole earth rejoiceth, I + will make thee desolate. + +26:035:015 As thou didst rejoice at the inheritance of the house of + Israel, because it was desolate, so will I do unto thee: thou + shalt be desolate, O mount Seir, and all Idumea, even all of + it: and they shall know that I am the LORD. + +26:036:001 Also, thou son of man, prophesy unto the mountains of Israel, + and say, Ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the LORD: + +26:036:002 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because the enemy hath said against + you, Aha, even the ancient high places are ours in possession: + +26:036:003 Therefore prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because + they have made you desolate, and swallowed you up on every + side, that ye might be a possession unto the residue of the + heathen, and ye are taken up in the lips of talkers, and are + an infamy of the people: + +26:036:004 Therefore, ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord + GOD; Thus saith the Lord GOD to the mountains, and to the + hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys, to the desolate + wastes, and to the cities that are forsaken, which became a + prey and derision to the residue of the heathen that are round + about; + +26:036:005 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Surely in the fire of my + jealousy have I spoken against the residue of the heathen, and + against all Idumea, which have appointed my land into their + possession with the joy of all their heart, with despiteful + minds, to cast it out for a prey. + +26:036:006 Prophesy therefore concerning the land of Israel, and say unto + the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the + valleys, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I have spoken in my + jealousy and in my fury, because ye have borne the shame of + the heathen: + +26:036:007 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; I have lifted up mine hand, + Surely the heathen that are about you, they shall bear their + shame. + +26:036:008 But ye, O mountains of Israel, ye shall shoot forth your + branches, and yield your fruit to my people of Israel; for + they are at hand to come. + +26:036:009 For, behold, I am for you, and I will turn unto you, and ye + shall be tilled and sown: + +26:036:010 And I will multiply men upon you, all the house of Israel, + even all of it: and the cities shall be inhabited, and the + wastes shall be builded: + +26:036:011 And I will multiply upon you man and beast; and they shall + increase and bring fruit: and I will settle you after your old + estates, and will do better unto you than at your beginnings: + and ye shall know that I am the LORD. + +26:036:012 Yea, I will cause men to walk upon you, even my people Israel; + and they shall possess thee, and thou shalt be their + inheritance, and thou shalt no more henceforth bereave them of + men. + +26:036:013 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because they say unto you, Thou land + devourest up men, and hast bereaved thy nations: + +26:036:014 Therefore thou shalt devour men no more, neither bereave thy + nations any more, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:036:015 Neither will I cause men to hear in thee the shame of the + heathen any more, neither shalt thou bear the reproach of the + people any more, neither shalt thou cause thy nations to fall + any more, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:036:016 Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:036:017 Son of man, when the house of Israel dwelt in their own land, + they defiled it by their own way and by their doings: their + way was before me as the uncleanness of a removed woman. + +26:036:018 Wherefore I poured my fury upon them for the blood that they + had shed upon the land, and for their idols wherewith they had + polluted it: + +26:036:019 And I scattered them among the heathen, and they were + dispersed through the countries: according to their way and + according to their doings I judged them. + +26:036:020 And when they entered unto the heathen, whither they went, + they profaned my holy name, when they said to them, These are + the people of the LORD, and are gone forth out of his land. + +26:036:021 But I had pity for mine holy name, which the house of Israel + had profaned among the heathen, whither they went. + +26:036:022 Therefore say unto the house of Israel, thus saith the Lord + GOD; I do not this for your sakes, O house of Israel, but for + mine holy name's sake, which ye have profaned among the + heathen, whither ye went. + +26:036:023 And I will sanctify my great name, which was profaned among + the heathen, which ye have profaned in the midst of them; and + the heathen shall know that I am the LORD, saith the Lord GOD, + when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes. + +26:036:024 For I will take you from among the heathen, and gather you out + of all countries, and will bring you into your own land. + +26:036:025 Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be + clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will + I cleanse you. + +26:036:026 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put + within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your + flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. + +26:036:027 And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in + my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them. + +26:036:028 And ye shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; + and ye shall be my people, and I will be your God. + +26:036:029 I will also save you from all your uncleannesses: and I will + call for the corn, and will increase it, and lay no famine + upon you. + +26:036:030 And I will multiply the fruit of the tree, and the increase of + the field, that ye shall receive no more reproach of famine + among the heathen. + +26:036:031 Then shall ye remember your own evil ways, and your doings + that were not good, and shall lothe yourselves in your own + sight for your iniquities and for your abominations. + +26:036:032 Not for your sakes do I this, saith the Lord GOD, be it known + unto you: be ashamed and confounded for your own ways, O house + of Israel. + +26:036:033 Thus saith the Lord GOD; In the day that I shall have cleansed + you from all your iniquities I will also cause you to dwell in + the cities, and the wastes shall be builded. + +26:036:034 And the desolate land shall be tilled, whereas it lay desolate + in the sight of all that passed by. + +26:036:035 And they shall say, This land that was desolate is become like + the garden of Eden; and the waste and desolate and ruined + cities are become fenced, and are inhabited. + +26:036:036 Then the heathen that are left round about you shall know that + I the LORD build the ruined places, and plant that that was + desolate: I the LORD have spoken it, and I will do it. + +26:036:037 Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will yet for this be enquired of by + the house of Israel, to do it for them; I will increase them + with men like a flock. + +26:036:038 As the holy flock, as the flock of Jerusalem in her solemn + feasts; so shall the waste cities be filled with flocks of + men: and they shall know that I am the LORD. + +26:037:001 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and carried me out in the + spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley + which was full of bones, + +26:037:002 And caused me to pass by them round about: and, behold, there + were very many in the open valley; and, lo, they were very + dry. + +26:037:003 And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I + answered, O Lord GOD, thou knowest. + +26:037:004 Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto + them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the LORD. + +26:037:005 Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause + breath to enter into you, and ye shall live: + +26:037:006 And I will lay sinews upon you, and will bring up flesh upon + you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and ye + shall live; and ye shall know that I am the LORD. + +26:037:007 So I prophesied as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there + was a noise, and behold a shaking, and the bones came + together, bone to his bone. + +26:037:008 And when I beheld, lo, the sinews and the flesh came up upon + them, and the skin covered them above: but there was no breath + in them. + +26:037:009 Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of + man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Come from + the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that + they may live. + +26:037:010 So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into + them, and they lived, and stood up upon their feet, an + exceeding great army. + +26:037:011 Then he said unto me, Son of man, these bones are the whole + house of Israel: behold, they say, Our bones are dried, and + our hope is lost: we are cut off for our parts. + +26:037:012 Therefore prophesy and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; + Behold, O my people, I will open your graves, and cause you to + come up out of your graves, and bring you into the land of + Israel. + +26:037:013 And ye shall know that I am the LORD, when I have opened your + graves, O my people, and brought you up out of your graves, + +26:037:014 And shall put my spirit in you, and ye shall live, and I shall + place you in your own land: then shall ye know that I the LORD + have spoken it, and performed it, saith the LORD. + +26:037:015 The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying, + +26:037:016 Moreover, thou son of man, take thee one stick, and write upon + it, For Judah, and for the children of Israel his companions: + then take another stick, and write upon it, For Joseph, the + stick of Ephraim and for all the house of Israel his + companions: + +26:037:017 And join them one to another into one stick; and they shall + become one in thine hand. + +26:037:018 And when the children of thy people shall speak unto thee, + saying, Wilt thou not shew us what thou meanest by these? + +26:037:019 Say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will take + the stick of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the + tribes of Israel his fellows, and will put them with him, even + with the stick of Judah, and make them one stick, and they + shall be one in mine hand. + +26:037:020 And the sticks whereon thou writest shall be in thine hand + before their eyes. + +26:037:021 And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will + take the children of Israel from among the heathen, whither + they be gone, and will gather them on every side, and bring + them into their own land: + +26:037:022 And I will make them one nation in the land upon the mountains + of Israel; and one king shall be king to them all: and they + shall be no more two nations, neither shall they be divided + into two kingdoms any more at all. + +26:037:023 Neither shall they defile themselves any more with their + idols, nor with their detestable things, nor with any of their + transgressions: but I will save them out of all their + dwellingplaces, wherein they have sinned, and will cleanse + them: so shall they be my people, and I will be their God. + +26:037:024 And David my servant shall be king over them; and they all + shall have one shepherd: they shall also walk in my judgments, + and observe my statutes, and do them. + +26:037:025 And they shall dwell in the land that I have given unto Jacob + my servant, wherein your fathers have dwelt; and they shall + dwell therein, even they, and their children, and their + children's children for ever: and my servant David shall be + their prince for ever. + +26:037:026 Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them; it shall + be an everlasting covenant with them: and I will place them, + and multiply them, and will set my sanctuary in the midst of + them for evermore. + +26:037:027 My tabernacle also shall be with them: yea, I will be their + God, and they shall be my people. + +26:037:028 And the heathen shall know that I the LORD do sanctify Israel, + when my sanctuary shall be in the midst of them for evermore. + +26:038:001 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +26:038:002 Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the + chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him, + +26:038:003 And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O + Gog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal: + +26:038:004 And I will turn thee back, and put hooks into thy jaws, and I + will bring thee forth, and all thine army, horses and + horsemen, all of them clothed with all sorts of armour, even a + great company with bucklers and shields, all of them handling + swords: + +26:038:005 Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya with them; all of them with shield + and helmet: + +26:038:006 Gomer, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah of the north + quarters, and all his bands: and many people with thee. + +26:038:007 Be thou prepared, and prepare for thyself, thou, and all thy + company that are assembled unto thee, and be thou a guard unto + them. + +26:038:008 After many days thou shalt be visited: in the latter years + thou shalt come into the land that is brought back from the + sword, and is gathered out of many people, against the + mountains of Israel, which have been always waste: but it is + brought forth out of the nations, and they shall dwell safely + all of them. + +26:038:009 Thou shalt ascend and come like a storm, thou shalt be like a + cloud to cover the land, thou, and all thy bands, and many + people with thee. + +26:038:010 Thus saith the Lord GOD; It shall also come to pass, that at + the same time shall things come into thy mind, and thou shalt + think an evil thought: + +26:038:011 And thou shalt say, I will go up to the land of unwalled + villages; I will go to them that are at rest, that dwell + safely, all of them dwelling without walls, and having neither + bars nor gates, + +26:038:012 To take a spoil, and to take a prey; to turn thine hand upon + the desolate places that are now inhabited, and upon the + people that are gathered out of the nations, which have gotten + cattle and goods, that dwell in the midst of the land. + +26:038:013 Sheba, and Dedan, and the merchants of Tarshish, with all the + young lions thereof, shall say unto thee, Art thou come to + take a spoil? hast thou gathered thy company to take a prey? + to carry away silver and gold, to take away cattle and goods, + to take a great spoil? + +26:038:014 Therefore, son of man, prophesy and say unto Gog, Thus saith + the Lord GOD; In that day when my people of Israel dwelleth + safely, shalt thou not know it? + +26:038:015 And thou shalt come from thy place out of the north parts, + thou, and many people with thee, all of them riding upon + horses, a great company, and a mighty army: + +26:038:016 And thou shalt come up against my people of Israel, as a cloud + to cover the land; it shall be in the latter days, and I will + bring thee against my land, that the heathen may know me, when + I shall be sanctified in thee, O Gog, before their eyes. + +26:038:017 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Art thou he of whom I have spoken in + old time by my servants the prophets of Israel, which + prophesied in those days many years that I would bring thee + against them? + +26:038:018 And it shall come to pass at the same time when Gog shall come + against the land of Israel, saith the Lord GOD, that my fury + shall come up in my face. + +26:038:019 For in my jealousy and in the fire of my wrath have I spoken, + Surely in that day there shall be a great shaking in the land + of Israel; + +26:038:020 So that the fishes of the sea, and the fowls of the heaven, + and the beasts of the field, and all creeping things that + creep upon the earth, and all the men that are upon the face + of the earth, shall shake at my presence, and the mountains + shall be thrown down, and the steep places shall fall, and + every wall shall fall to the ground. + +26:038:021 And I will call for a sword against him throughout all my + mountains, saith the Lord GOD: every man's sword shall be + against his brother. + +26:038:022 And I will plead against him with pestilence and with blood; + and I will rain upon him, and upon his bands, and upon the + many people that are with him, an overflowing rain, and great + hailstones, fire, and brimstone. + +26:038:023 Thus will I magnify myself, and sanctify myself; and I will be + known in the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I + am the LORD. + +26:039:001 Therefore, thou son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, + Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, the + chief prince of Meshech and Tubal: + +26:039:002 And I will turn thee back, and leave but the sixth part of + thee, and will cause thee to come up from the north parts, and + will bring thee upon the mountains of Israel: + +26:039:003 And I will smite thy bow out of thy left hand, and will cause + thine arrows to fall out of thy right hand. + +26:039:004 Thou shalt fall upon the mountains of Israel, thou, and all + thy bands, and the people that is with thee: I will give thee + unto the ravenous birds of every sort, and to the beasts of + the field to be devoured. + +26:039:005 Thou shalt fall upon the open field: for I have spoken it, + saith the Lord GOD. + +26:039:006 And I will send a fire on Magog, and among them that dwell + carelessly in the isles: and they shall know that I am the + LORD. + +26:039:007 So will I make my holy name known in the midst of my people + Israel; and I will not let them pollute my holy name any more: + and the heathen shall know that I am the LORD, the Holy One in + Israel. + +26:039:008 Behold, it is come, and it is done, saith the Lord GOD; this + is the day whereof I have spoken. + +26:039:009 And they that dwell in the cities of Israel shall go forth, + and shall set on fire and burn the weapons, both the shields + and the bucklers, the bows and the arrows, and the handstaves, + and the spears, and they shall burn them with fire seven + years: + +26:039:010 So that they shall take no wood out of the field, neither cut + down any out of the forests; for they shall burn the weapons + with fire: and they shall spoil those that spoiled them, and + rob those that robbed them, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:039:011 And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will give unto + Gog a place there of graves in Israel, the valley of the + passengers on the east of the sea: and it shall stop the noses + of the passengers: and there shall they bury Gog and all his + multitude: and they shall call it The valley of Hamongog. + +26:039:012 And seven months shall the house of Israel be burying of them, + that they may cleanse the land. + +26:039:013 Yea, all the people of the land shall bury them; and it shall + be to them a renown the day that I shall be glorified, saith + the Lord GOD. + +26:039:014 And they shall sever out men of continual employment, passing + through the land to bury with the passengers those that remain + upon the face of the earth, to cleanse it: after the end of + seven months shall they search. + +26:039:015 And the passengers that pass through the land, when any seeth + a man's bone, then shall he set up a sign by it, till the + buriers have buried it in the valley of Hamongog. + +26:039:016 And also the name of the city shall be Hamonah. Thus shall + they cleanse the land. + +26:039:017 And, thou son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD; Speak unto + every feathered fowl, and to every beast of the field, + Assemble yourselves, and come; gather yourselves on every side + to my sacrifice that I do sacrifice for you, even a great + sacrifice upon the mountains of Israel, that ye may eat flesh, + and drink blood. + +26:039:018 Ye shall eat the flesh of the mighty, and drink the blood of + the princes of the earth, of rams, of lambs, and of goats, of + bullocks, all of them fatlings of Bashan. + +26:039:019 And ye shall eat fat till ye be full, and drink blood till ye + be drunken, of my sacrifice which I have sacrificed for you. + +26:039:020 Thus ye shall be filled at my table with horses and chariots, + with mighty men, and with all men of war, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:039:021 And I will set my glory among the heathen, and all the heathen + shall see my judgment that I have executed, and my hand that I + have laid upon them. + +26:039:022 So the house of Israel shall know that I am the LORD their God + from that day and forward. + +26:039:023 And the heathen shall know that the house of Israel went into + captivity for their iniquity: because they trespassed against + me, therefore hid I my face from them, and gave them into the + hand of their enemies: so fell they all by the sword. + +26:039:024 According to their uncleanness and according to their + transgressions have I done unto them, and hid my face from + them. + +26:039:025 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Now will I bring again the + captivity of Jacob, and have mercy upon the whole house of + Israel, and will be jealous for my holy name; + +26:039:026 After that they have borne their shame, and all their + trespasses whereby they have trespassed against me, when they + dwelt safely in their land, and none made them afraid. + +26:039:027 When I have brought them again from the people, and gathered + them out of their enemies' lands, and am sanctified in them in + the sight of many nations; + +26:039:028 Then shall they know that I am the LORD their God, which + caused them to be led into captivity among the heathen: but I + have gathered them unto their own land, and have left none of + them any more there. + +26:039:029 Neither will I hide my face any more from them: for I have + poured out my spirit upon the house of Israel, saith the Lord + GOD. + +26:040:001 In the five and twentieth year of our captivity, in the + beginning of the year, in the tenth day of the month, in the + fourteenth year after that the city was smitten, in the + selfsame day the hand of the LORD was upon me, and brought me + thither. + +26:040:002 In the visions of God brought he me into the land of Israel, + and set me upon a very high mountain, by which was as the + frame of a city on the south. + +26:040:003 And he brought me thither, and, behold, there was a man, whose + appearance was like the appearance of brass, with a line of + flax in his hand, and a measuring reed; and he stood in the + gate. + +26:040:004 And the man said unto me, Son of man, behold with thine eyes, + and hear with thine ears, and set thine heart upon all that I + shall shew thee; for to the intent that I might shew them unto + thee art thou brought hither: declare all that thou seest to + the house of Israel. + +26:040:005 And behold a wall on the outside of the house round about, and + in the man's hand a measuring reed of six cubits long by the + cubit and an hand breadth: so he measured the breadth of the + building, one reed; and the height, one reed. + +26:040:006 Then came he unto the gate which looketh toward the east, and + went up the stairs thereof, and measured the threshold of the + gate, which was one reed broad; and the other threshold of the + gate, which was one reed broad. + +26:040:007 And every little chamber was one reed long, and one reed + broad; and between the little chambers were five cubits; and + the threshold of the gate by the porch of the gate within was + one reed. + +26:040:008 He measured also the porch of the gate within, one reed. + +26:040:009 Then measured he the porch of the gate, eight cubits; and the + posts thereof, two cubits; and the porch of the gate was + inward. + +26:040:010 And the little chambers of the gate eastward were three on + this side, and three on that side; they three were of one + measure: and the posts had one measure on this side and on + that side. + +26:040:011 And he measured the breadth of the entry of the gate, ten + cubits; and the length of the gate, thirteen cubits. + +26:040:012 The space also before the little chambers was one cubit on + this side, and the space was one cubit on that side: and the + little chambers were six cubits on this side, and six cubits + on that side. + +26:040:013 He measured then the gate from the roof of one little chamber + to the roof of another: the breadth was five and twenty + cubits, door against door. + +26:040:014 He made also posts of threescore cubits, even unto the post of + the court round about the gate. + +26:040:015 And from the face of the gate of the entrance unto the face of + the porch of the inner gate were fifty cubits. + +26:040:016 And there were narrow windows to the little chambers, and to + their posts within the gate round about, and likewise to the + arches: and windows were round about inward: and upon each + post were palm trees. + +26:040:017 Then brought he me into the outward court, and, lo, there were + chambers, and a pavement made for the court round about: + thirty chambers were upon the pavement. + +26:040:018 And the pavement by the side of the gates over against the + length of the gates was the lower pavement. + +26:040:019 Then he measured the breadth from the forefront of the lower + gate unto the forefront of the inner court without, an hundred + cubits eastward and northward. + +26:040:020 And the gate of the outward court that looked toward the + north, he measured the length thereof, and the breadth + thereof. + +26:040:021 And the little chambers thereof were three on this side and + three on that side; and the posts thereof and the arches + thereof were after the measure of the first gate: the length + thereof was fifty cubits, and the breadth five and twenty + cubits. + +26:040:022 And their windows, and their arches, and their palm trees, + were after the measure of the gate that looketh toward the + east; and they went up unto it by seven steps; and the arches + thereof were before them. + +26:040:023 And the gate of the inner court was over against the gate + toward the north, and toward the east; and he measured from + gate to gate an hundred cubits. + +26:040:024 After that he brought me toward the south, and behold a gate + toward the south: and he measured the posts thereof and the + arches thereof according to these measures. + +26:040:025 And there were windows in it and in the arches thereof round + about, like those windows: the length was fifty cubits, and + the breadth five and twenty cubits. + +26:040:026 And there were seven steps to go up to it, and the arches + thereof were before them: and it had palm trees, one on this + side, and another on that side, upon the posts thereof. + +26:040:027 And there was a gate in the inner court toward the south: and + he measured from gate to gate toward the south an hundred + cubits. + +26:040:028 And he brought me to the inner court by the south gate: and he + measured the south gate according to these measures; + +26:040:029 And the little chambers thereof, and the posts thereof, and + the arches thereof, according to these measures: and there + were windows in it and in the arches thereof round about: it + was fifty cubits long, and five and twenty cubits broad. + +26:040:030 And the arches round about were five and twenty cubits long, + and five cubits broad. + +26:040:031 And the arches thereof were toward the utter court; and palm + trees were upon the posts thereof: and the going up to it had + eight steps. + +26:040:032 And he brought me into the inner court toward the east: and he + measured the gate according to these measures. + +26:040:033 And the little chambers thereof, and the posts thereof, and + the arches thereof, were according to these measures: and + there were windows therein and in the arches thereof round + about: it was fifty cubits long, and five and twenty cubits + broad. + +26:040:034 And the arches thereof were toward the outward court; and palm + trees were upon the posts thereof, on this side, and on that + side: and the going up to it had eight steps. + +26:040:035 And he brought me to the north gate, and measured it according + to these measures; + +26:040:036 The little chambers thereof, the posts thereof, and the arches + thereof, and the windows to it round about: the length was + fifty cubits, and the breadth five and twenty cubits. + +26:040:037 And the posts thereof were toward the utter court; and palm + trees were upon the posts thereof, on this side, and on that + side: and the going up to it had eight steps. + +26:040:038 And the chambers and the entries thereof were by the posts of + the gates, where they washed the burnt offering. + +26:040:039 And in the porch of the gate were two tables on this side, and + two tables on that side, to slay thereon the burnt offering + and the sin offering and the trespass offering. + +26:040:040 And at the side without, as one goeth up to the entry of the + north gate, were two tables; and on the other side, which was + at the porch of the gate, were two tables. + +26:040:041 Four tables were on this side, and four tables on that side, + by the side of the gate; eight tables, whereupon they slew + their sacrifices. + +26:040:042 And the four tables were of hewn stone for the burnt offering, + of a cubit and an half long, and a cubit and an half broad, + and one cubit high: whereupon also they laid the instruments + wherewith they slew the burnt offering and the sacrifice. + +26:040:043 And within were hooks, an hand broad, fastened round about: + and upon the tables was the flesh of the offering. + +26:040:044 And without the inner gate were the chambers of the singers in + the inner court, which was at the side of the north gate; and + their prospect was toward the south: one at the side of the + east gate having the prospect toward the north. + +26:040:045 And he said unto me, This chamber, whose prospect is toward + the south, is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of + the house. + +26:040:046 And the chamber whose prospect is toward the north is for the + priests, the keepers of the charge of the altar: these are the + sons of Zadok among the sons of Levi, which come near to the + LORD to minister unto him. + +26:040:047 So he measured the court, an hundred cubits long, and an + hundred cubits broad, foursquare; and the altar that was + before the house. + +26:040:048 And he brought me to the porch of the house, and measured each + post of the porch, five cubits on this side, and five cubits + on that side: and the breadth of the gate was three cubits on + this side, and three cubits on that side. + +26:040:049 The length of the porch was twenty cubits, and the breadth + eleven cubits, and he brought me by the steps whereby they + went up to it: and there were pillars by the posts, one on + this side, and another on that side. + +26:041:001 Afterward he brought me to the temple, and measured the posts, + six cubits broad on the one side, and six cubits broad on the + other side, which was the breadth of the tabernacle. + +26:041:002 And the breadth of the door was ten cubits; and the sides of + the door were five cubits on the one side, and five cubits on + the other side: and he measured the length thereof, forty + cubits: and the breadth, twenty cubits. + +26:041:003 Then went he inward, and measured the post of the door, two + cubits; and the door, six cubits; and the breadth of the door, + seven cubits. + +26:041:004 So he measured the length thereof, twenty cubits; and the + breadth, twenty cubits, before the temple: and he said unto + me, This is the most holy place. + +26:041:005 After he measured the wall of the house, six cubits; and the + breadth of every side chamber, four cubits, round about the + house on every side. + +26:041:006 And the side chambers were three, one over another, and thirty + in order; and they entered into the wall which was of the + house for the side chambers round about, that they might have + hold, but they had not hold in the wall of the house. + +26:041:007 And there was an enlarging, and a winding about still upward + to the side chambers: for the winding about of the house went + still upward round about the house: therefore the breadth of + the house was still upward, and so increased from the lowest + chamber to the highest by the midst. + +26:041:008 I saw also the height of the house round about: the + foundations of the side chambers were a full reed of six great + cubits. + +26:041:009 The thickness of the wall, which was for the side chamber + without, was five cubits: and that which was left was the + place of the side chambers that were within. + +26:041:010 And between the chambers was the wideness of twenty cubits + round about the house on every side. + +26:041:011 And the doors of the side chambers were toward the place that + was left, one door toward the north, and another door toward + the south: and the breadth of the place that was left was five + cubits round about. + +26:041:012 Now the building that was before the separate place at the end + toward the west was seventy cubits broad; and the wall of the + building was five cubits thick round about, and the length + thereof ninety cubits. + +26:041:013 So he measured the house, an hundred cubits long; and the + separate place, and the building, with the walls thereof, an + hundred cubits long; + +26:041:014 Also the breadth of the face of the house, and of the separate + place toward the east, an hundred cubits. + +26:041:015 And he measured the length of the building over against the + separate place which was behind it, and the galleries thereof + on the one side and on the other side, an hundred cubits, with + the inner temple, and the porches of the court; + +26:041:016 The door posts, and the narrow windows, and the galleries + round about on their three stories, over against the door, + cieled with wood round about, and from the ground up to the + windows, and the windows were covered; + +26:041:017 To that above the door, even unto the inner house, and + without, and by all the wall round about within and without, + by measure. + +26:041:018 And it was made with cherubims and palm trees, so that a palm + tree was between a cherub and a cherub; and every cherub had + two faces; + +26:041:019 So that the face of a man was toward the palm tree on the one + side, and the face of a young lion toward the palm tree on the + other side: it was made through all the house round about. + +26:041:020 From the ground unto above the door were cherubims and palm + trees made, and on the wall of the temple. + +26:041:021 The posts of the temple were squared, and the face of the + sanctuary; the appearance of the one as the appearance of the + other. + +26:041:022 The altar of wood was three cubits high, and the length + thereof two cubits; and the corners thereof, and the length + thereof, and the walls thereof, were of wood: and he said unto + me, This is the table that is before the LORD. + +26:041:023 And the temple and the sanctuary had two doors. + +26:041:024 And the doors had two leaves apiece, two turning leaves; two + leaves for the one door, and two leaves for the other door. + +26:041:025 And there were made on them, on the doors of the temple, + cherubims and palm trees, like as were made upon the walls; + and there were thick planks upon the face of the porch + without. + +26:041:026 And there were narrow windows and palm trees on the one side + and on the other side, on the sides of the porch, and upon the + side chambers of the house, and thick planks. + +26:042:001 Then he brought me forth into the utter court, the way toward + the north: and he brought me into the chamber that was over + against the separate place, and which was before the building + toward the north. + +26:042:002 Before the length of an hundred cubits was the north door, and + the breadth was fifty cubits. + +26:042:003 Over against the twenty cubits which were for the inner court, + and over against the pavement which was for the utter court, + was gallery against gallery in three stories. + +26:042:004 And before the chambers was a walk to ten cubits breadth + inward, a way of one cubit; and their doors toward the north. + +26:042:005 Now the upper chambers were shorter: for the galleries were + higher than these, than the lower, and than the middlemost of + the building. + +26:042:006 For they were in three stories, but had not pillars as the + pillars of the courts: therefore the building was straitened + more than the lowest and the middlemost from the ground. + +26:042:007 And the wall that was without over against the chambers, + toward the utter court on the forepart of the chambers, the + length thereof was fifty cubits. + +26:042:008 For the length of the chambers that were in the utter court + was fifty cubits: and, lo, before the temple were an hundred + cubits. + +26:042:009 And from under these chambers was the entry on the east side, + as one goeth into them from the utter court. + +26:042:010 The chambers were in the thickness of the wall of the court + toward the east, over against the separate place, and over + against the building. + +26:042:011 And the way before them was like the appearance of the + chambers which were toward the north, as long as they, and as + broad as they: and all their goings out were both according to + their fashions, and according to their doors. + +26:042:012 And according to the doors of the chambers that were toward + the south was a door in the head of the way, even the way + directly before the wall toward the east, as one entereth into + them. + +26:042:013 Then said he unto me, The north chambers and the south + chambers, which are before the separate place, they be holy + chambers, where the priests that approach unto the LORD shall + eat the most holy things: there shall they lay the most holy + things, and the meat offering, and the sin offering, and the + trespass offering; for the place is holy. + +26:042:014 When the priests enter therein, then shall they not go out of + the holy place into the utter court, but there they shall lay + their garments wherein they minister; for they are holy; and + shall put on other garments, and shall approach to those + things which are for the people. + +26:042:015 Now when he had made an end of measuring the inner house, he + brought me forth toward the gate whose prospect is toward the + east, and measured it round about. + +26:042:016 He measured the east side with the measuring reed, five + hundred reeds, with the measuring reed round about. + +26:042:017 He measured the north side, five hundred reeds, with the + measuring reed round about. + +26:042:018 He measured the south side, five hundred reeds, with the + measuring reed. + +26:042:019 He turned about to the west side, and measured five hundred + reeds with the measuring reed. + +26:042:020 He measured it by the four sides: it had a wall round about, + five hundred reeds long, and five hundred broad, to make a + separation between the sanctuary and the profane place. + +26:043:001 Afterward he brought me to the gate, even the gate that + looketh toward the east: + +26:043:002 And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way + of the east: and his voice was like a noise of many waters: + and the earth shined with his glory. + +26:043:003 And it was according to the appearance of the vision which I + saw, even according to the vision that I saw when I came to + destroy the city: and the visions were like the vision that I + saw by the river Chebar; and I fell upon my face. + +26:043:004 And the glory of the LORD came into the house by the way of + the gate whose prospect is toward the east. + +26:043:005 So the spirit took me up, and brought me into the inner court; + and, behold, the glory of the LORD filled the house. + +26:043:006 And I heard him speaking unto me out of the house; and the man + stood by me. + +26:043:007 And he said unto me, Son of man, the place of my throne, and + the place of the soles of my feet, where I will dwell in the + midst of the children of Israel for ever, and my holy name, + shall the house of Israel no more defile, neither they, nor + their kings, by their whoredom, nor by the carcases of their + kings in their high places. + +26:043:008 In their setting of their threshold by my thresholds, and + their post by my posts, and the wall between me and them, they + have even defiled my holy name by their abominations that they + have committed: wherefore I have consumed them in mine anger. + +26:043:009 Now let them put away their whoredom, and the carcases of + their kings, far from me, and I will dwell in the midst of + them for ever. + +26:043:010 Thou son of man, shew the house to the house of Israel, that + they may be ashamed of their iniquities: and let them measure + the pattern. + +26:043:011 And if they be ashamed of all that they have done, shew them + the form of the house, and the fashion thereof, and the goings + out thereof, and the comings in thereof, and all the forms + thereof, and all the ordinances thereof, and all the forms + thereof, and all the laws thereof: and write it in their + sight, that they may keep the whole form thereof, and all the + ordinances thereof, and do them. + +26:043:012 This is the law of the house; Upon the top of the mountain the + whole limit thereof round about shall be most holy. Behold, + this is the law of the house. + +26:043:013 And these are the measures of the altar after the cubits: The + cubit is a cubit and an hand breadth; even the bottom shall be + a cubit, and the breadth a cubit, and the border thereof by + the edge thereof round about shall be a span: and this shall + be the higher place of the altar. + +26:043:014 And from the bottom upon the ground even to the lower settle + shall be two cubits, and the breadth one cubit; and from the + lesser settle even to the greater settle shall be four cubits, + and the breadth one cubit. + +26:043:015 So the altar shall be four cubits; and from the altar and + upward shall be four horns. + +26:043:016 And the altar shall be twelve cubits long, twelve broad, + square in the four squares thereof. + +26:043:017 And the settle shall be fourteen cubits long and fourteen + broad in the four squares thereof; and the border about it + shall be half a cubit; and the bottom thereof shall be a cubit + about; and his stairs shall look toward the east. + +26:043:018 And he said unto me, Son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD; + These are the ordinances of the altar in the day when they + shall make it, to offer burnt offerings thereon, and to + sprinkle blood thereon. + +26:043:019 And thou shalt give to the priests the Levites that be of the + seed of Zadok, which approach unto me, to minister unto me, + saith the Lord GOD, a young bullock for a sin offering. + +26:043:020 And thou shalt take of the blood thereof, and put it on the + four horns of it, and on the four corners of the settle, and + upon the border round about: thus shalt thou cleanse and purge + it. + +26:043:021 Thou shalt take the bullock also of the sin offering, and he + shall burn it in the appointed place of the house, without the + sanctuary. + +26:043:022 And on the second day thou shalt offer a kid of the goats + without blemish for a sin offering; and they shall cleanse the + altar, as they did cleanse it with the bullock. + +26:043:023 When thou hast made an end of cleansing it, thou shalt offer a + young bullock without blemish, and a ram out of the flock + without blemish. + +26:043:024 And thou shalt offer them before the LORD, and the priests + shall cast salt upon them, and they shall offer them up for a + burnt offering unto the LORD. + +26:043:025 Seven days shalt thou prepare every day a goat for a sin + offering: they shall also prepare a young bullock, and a ram + out of the flock, without blemish. + +26:043:026 Seven days shall they purge the altar and purify it; and they + shall consecrate themselves. + +26:043:027 And when these days are expired, it shall be, that upon the + eighth day, and so forward, the priests shall make your burnt + offerings upon the altar, and your peace offerings; and I will + accept you, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:044:001 Then he brought me back the way of the gate of the outward + sanctuary which looketh toward the east; and it was shut. + +26:044:002 Then said the LORD unto me; This gate shall be shut, it shall + not be opened, and no man shall enter in by it; because the + LORD, the God of Israel, hath entered in by it, therefore it + shall be shut. + +26:044:003 It is for the prince; the prince, he shall sit in it to eat + bread before the LORD; he shall enter by the way of the porch + of that gate, and shall go out by the way of the same. + +26:044:004 Then brought he me the way of the north gate before the house: + and I looked, and, behold, the glory of the LORD filled the + house of the LORD: and I fell upon my face. + +26:044:005 And the LORD said unto me, Son of man, mark well, and behold + with thine eyes, and hear with thine ears all that I say unto + thee concerning all the ordinances of the house of the LORD, + and all the laws thereof; and mark well the entering in of the + house, with every going forth of the sanctuary. + +26:044:006 And thou shalt say to the rebellious, even to the house of + Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; O ye house of Israel, let it + suffice you of all your abominations, + +26:044:007 In that ye have brought into my sanctuary strangers, + uncircumcised in heart, and uncircumcised in flesh, to be in + my sanctuary, to pollute it, even my house, when ye offer my + bread, the fat and the blood, and they have broken my covenant + because of all your abominations. + +26:044:008 And ye have not kept the charge of mine holy things: but ye + have set keepers of my charge in my sanctuary for yourselves. + +26:044:009 Thus saith the Lord GOD; No stranger, uncircumcised in heart, + nor uncircumcised in flesh, shall enter into my sanctuary, of + any stranger that is among the children of Israel. + +26:044:010 And the Levites that are gone away far from me, when Israel + went astray, which went astray away from me after their idols; + they shall even bear their iniquity. + +26:044:011 Yet they shall be ministers in my sanctuary, having charge at + the gates of the house, and ministering to the house: they + shall slay the burnt offering and the sacrifice for the + people, and they shall stand before them to minister unto + them. + +26:044:012 Because they ministered unto them before their idols, and + caused the house of Israel to fall into iniquity; therefore + have I lifted up mine hand against them, saith the Lord GOD, + and they shall bear their iniquity. + +26:044:013 And they shall not come near unto me, to do the office of a + priest unto me, nor to come near to any of my holy things, in + the most holy place: but they shall bear their shame, and + their abominations which they have committed. + +26:044:014 But I will make them keepers of the charge of the house, for + all the service thereof, and for all that shall be done + therein. + +26:044:015 But the priests the Levites, the sons of Zadok, that kept the + charge of my sanctuary when the children of Israel went astray + from me, they shall come near to me to minister unto me, and + they shall stand before me to offer unto me the fat and the + blood, saith the Lord GOD: + +26:044:016 They shall enter into my sanctuary, and they shall come near + to my table, to minister unto me, and they shall keep my + charge. + +26:044:017 And it shall come to pass, that when they enter in at the + gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen + garments; and no wool shall come upon them, whiles they + minister in the gates of the inner court, and within. + +26:044:018 They shall have linen bonnets upon their heads, and shall have + linen breeches upon their loins; they shall not gird + themselves with any thing that causeth sweat. + +26:044:019 And when they go forth into the utter court, even into the + utter court to the people, they shall put off their garments + wherein they ministered, and lay them in the holy chambers, + and they shall put on other garments; and they shall not + sanctify the people with their garments. + +26:044:020 Neither shall they shave their heads, nor suffer their locks + to grow long; they shall only poll their heads. + +26:044:021 Neither shall any priest drink wine, when they enter into the + inner court. + +26:044:022 Neither shall they take for their wives a widow, nor her that + is put away: but they shall take maidens of the seed of the + house of Israel, or a widow that had a priest before. + +26:044:023 And they shall teach my people the difference between the holy + and profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and + the clean. + +26:044:024 And in controversy they shall stand in judgment; and they + shall judge it according to my judgments: and they shall keep + my laws and my statutes in all mine assemblies; and they shall + hallow my sabbaths. + +26:044:025 And they shall come at no dead person to defile themselves: + but for father, or for mother, or for son, or for daughter, + for brother, or for sister that hath had no husband, they may + defile themselves. + +26:044:026 And after he is cleansed, they shall reckon unto him seven + days. + +26:044:027 And in the day that he goeth into the sanctuary, unto the + inner court, to minister in the sanctuary, he shall offer his + sin offering, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:044:028 And it shall be unto them for an inheritance: I am their + inheritance: and ye shall give them no possession in Israel: I + am their possession. + +26:044:029 They shall eat the meat offering, and the sin offering, and + the trespass offering: and every dedicated thing in Israel + shall be theirs. + +26:044:030 And the first of all the firstfruits of all things, and every + oblation of all, of every sort of your oblations, shall be the + priest's: ye shall also give unto the priest the first of your + dough, that he may cause the blessing to rest in thine house. + +26:044:031 The priests shall not eat of any thing that is dead of itself, + or torn, whether it be fowl or beast. + +26:045:001 Moreover, when ye shall divide by lot the land for + inheritance, ye shall offer an oblation unto the LORD, an holy + portion of the land: the length shall be the length of five + and twenty thousand reeds, and the breadth shall be ten + thousand. This shall be holy in all the borders thereof round + about. + +26:045:002 Of this there shall be for the sanctuary five hundred in + length, with five hundred in breadth, square round about; and + fifty cubits round about for the suburbs thereof. + +26:045:003 And of this measure shalt thou measure the length of five and + twenty thousand, and the breadth of ten thousand: and in it + shall be the sanctuary and the most holy place. + +26:045:004 The holy portion of the land shall be for the priests the + ministers of the sanctuary, which shall come near to minister + unto the LORD: and it shall be a place for their houses, and + an holy place for the sanctuary. + +26:045:005 And the five and twenty thousand of length, and the ten + thousand of breadth shall also the Levites, the ministers of + the house, have for themselves, for a possession for twenty + chambers. + +26:045:006 And ye shall appoint the possession of the city five thousand + broad, and five and twenty thousand long, over against the + oblation of the holy portion: it shall be for the whole house + of Israel. + +26:045:007 And a portion shall be for the prince on the one side and on + the other side of the oblation of the holy portion, and of the + possession of the city, before the oblation of the holy + portion, and before the possession of the city, from the west + side westward, and from the east side eastward: and the length + shall be over against one of the portions, from the west + border unto the east border. + +26:045:008 In the land shall be his possession in Israel: and my princes + shall no more oppress my people; and the rest of the land + shall they give to the house of Israel according to their + tribes. + +26:045:009 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Let it suffice you, O princes of + Israel: remove violence and spoil, and execute judgment and + justice, take away your exactions from my people, saith the + Lord GOD. + +26:045:010 Ye shall have just balances, and a just ephah, and a just + bath. + +26:045:011 The ephah and the bath shall be of one measure, that the bath + may contain the tenth part of an homer, and the ephah the + tenth part of an homer: the measure thereof shall be after the + homer. + +26:045:012 And the shekel shall be twenty gerahs: twenty shekels, five + and twenty shekels, fifteen shekels, shall be your maneh. + +26:045:013 This is the oblation that ye shall offer; the sixth part of an + ephah of an homer of wheat, and ye shall give the sixth part + of an ephah of an homer of barley: + +26:045:014 Concerning the ordinance of oil, the bath of oil, ye shall + offer the tenth part of a bath out of the cor, which is an + homer of ten baths; for ten baths are an homer: + +26:045:015 And one lamb out of the flock, out of two hundred, out of the + fat pastures of Israel; for a meat offering, and for a burnt + offering, and for peace offerings, to make reconciliation for + them, saith the Lord GOD. + +26:045:016 All the people of the land shall give this oblation for the + prince in Israel. + +26:045:017 And it shall be the prince's part to give burnt offerings, and + meat offerings, and drink offerings, in the feasts, and in the + new moons, and in the sabbaths, in all solemnities of the + house of Israel: he shall prepare the sin offering, and the + meat offering, and the burnt offering, and the peace + offerings, to make reconciliation for the house of Israel. + +26:045:018 Thus saith the Lord GOD; In the first month, in the first day + of the month, thou shalt take a young bullock without blemish, + and cleanse the sanctuary: + +26:045:019 And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering, + and put it upon the posts of the house, and upon the four + corners of the settle of the altar, and upon the posts of the + gate of the inner court. + +26:045:020 And so thou shalt do the seventh day of the month for every + one that erreth, and for him that is simple: so shall ye + reconcile the house. + +26:045:021 In the first month, in the fourteenth day of the month, ye + shall have the passover, a feast of seven days; unleavened + bread shall be eaten. + +26:045:022 And upon that day shall the prince prepare for himself and for + all the people of the land a bullock for a sin offering. + +26:045:023 And seven days of the feast he shall prepare a burnt offering + to the LORD, seven bullocks and seven rams without blemish + daily the seven days; and a kid of the goats daily for a sin + offering. + +26:045:024 And he shall prepare a meat offering of an ephah for a + bullock, and an ephah for a ram, and an hin of oil for an + ephah. + +26:045:025 In the seventh month, in the fifteenth day of the month, shall + he do the like in the feast of the seven days, according to + the sin offering, according to the burnt offering, and + according to the meat offering, and according to the oil. + +26:046:001 Thus saith the Lord GOD; The gate of the inner court that + looketh toward the east shall be shut the six working days; + but on the sabbath it shall be opened, and in the day of the + new moon it shall be opened. + +26:046:002 And the prince shall enter by the way of the porch of that + gate without, and shall stand by the post of the gate, and the + priests shall prepare his burnt offering and his peace + offerings, and he shall worship at the threshold of the gate: + then he shall go forth; but the gate shall not be shut until + the evening. + +26:046:003 Likewise the people of the land shall worship at the door of + this gate before the LORD in the sabbaths and in the new + moons. + +26:046:004 And the burnt offering that the prince shall offer unto the + LORD in the sabbath day shall be six lambs without blemish, + and a ram without blemish. + +26:046:005 And the meat offering shall be an ephah for a ram, and the + meat offering for the lambs as he shall be able to give, and + an hin of oil to an ephah. + +26:046:006 And in the day of the new moon it shall be a young bullock + without blemish, and six lambs, and a ram: they shall be + without blemish. + +26:046:007 And he shall prepare a meat offering, an ephah for a bullock, + and an ephah for a ram, and for the lambs according as his + hand shall attain unto, and an hin of oil to an ephah. + +26:046:008 And when the prince shall enter, he shall go in by the way of + the porch of that gate, and he shall go forth by the way + thereof. + +26:046:009 But when the people of the land shall come before the LORD in + the solemn feasts, he that entereth in by the way of the north + gate to worship shall go out by the way of the south gate; and + he that entereth by the way of the south gate shall go forth + by the way of the north gate: he shall not return by the way + of the gate whereby he came in, but shall go forth over + against it. + +26:046:010 And the prince in the midst of them, when they go in, shall go + in; and when they go forth, shall go forth. + +26:046:011 And in the feasts and in the solemnities the meat offering + shall be an ephah to a bullock, and an ephah to a ram, and to + the lambs as he is able to give, and an hin of oil to an + ephah. + +26:046:012 Now when the prince shall prepare a voluntary burnt offering + or peace offerings voluntarily unto the LORD, one shall then + open him the gate that looketh toward the east, and he shall + prepare his burnt offering and his peace offerings, as he did + on the sabbath day: then he shall go forth; and after his + going forth one shall shut the gate. + +26:046:013 Thou shalt daily prepare a burnt offering unto the LORD of a + lamb of the first year without blemish: thou shalt prepare it + every morning. + +26:046:014 And thou shalt prepare a meat offering for it every morning, + the sixth part of an ephah, and the third part of an hin of + oil, to temper with the fine flour; a meat offering + continually by a perpetual ordinance unto the LORD. + +26:046:015 Thus shall they prepare the lamb, and the meat offering, and + the oil, every morning for a continual burnt offering. + +26:046:016 Thus saith the Lord GOD; If the prince give a gift unto any of + his sons, the inheritance thereof shall be his sons'; it shall + be their possession by inheritance. + +26:046:017 But if he give a gift of his inheritance to one of his + servants, then it shall be his to the year of liberty; after + it shall return to the prince: but his inheritance shall be + his sons' for them. + +26:046:018 Moreover the prince shall not take of the people's inheritance + by oppression, to thrust them out of their possession; but he + shall give his sons inheritance out of his own possession: + that my people be not scattered every man from his possession. + +26:046:019 After he brought me through the entry, which was at the side + of the gate, into the holy chambers of the priests, which + looked toward the north: and, behold, there was a place on the + two sides westward. + +26:046:020 Then said he unto me, This is the place where the priests + shall boil the trespass offering and the sin offering, where + they shall bake the meat offering; that they bear them not out + into the utter court, to sanctify the people. + +26:046:021 Then he brought me forth into the utter court, and caused me + to pass by the four corners of the court; and, behold, in + every corner of the court there was a court. + +26:046:022 In the four corners of the court there were courts joined of + forty cubits long and thirty broad: these four corners were of + one measure. + +26:046:023 And there was a row of building round about in them, round + about them four, and it was made with boiling places under the + rows round about. + +26:046:024 Then said he unto me, These are the places of them that boil, + where the ministers of the house shall boil the sacrifice of + the people. + +26:047:001 Afterward he brought me again unto the door of the house; and, + behold, waters issued out from under the threshold of the + house eastward: for the forefront of the house stood toward + the east, and the waters came down from under from the right + side of the house, at the south side of the altar. + +26:047:002 Then brought he me out of the way of the gate northward, and + led me about the way without unto the utter gate by the way + that looketh eastward; and, behold, there ran out waters on + the right side. + +26:047:003 And when the man that had the line in his hand went forth + eastward, he measured a thousand cubits, and he brought me + through the waters; the waters were to the ankles. + +26:047:004 Again he measured a thousand, and brought me through the + waters; the waters were to the knees. Again he measured a + thousand, and brought me through; the waters were to the + loins. + +26:047:005 Afterward he measured a thousand; and it was a river that I + could not pass over: for the waters were risen, waters to swim + in, a river that could not be passed over. + +26:047:006 And he said unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen this? Then he + brought me, and caused me to return to the brink of the river. + +26:047:007 Now when I had returned, behold, at the bank of the river were + very many trees on the one side and on the other. + +26:047:008 Then said he unto me, These waters issue out toward the east + country, and go down into the desert, and go into the sea: + which being brought forth into the sea, the waters shall be + healed. + +26:047:009 And it shall come to pass, that every thing that liveth, which + moveth, whithersoever the rivers shall come, shall live: and + there shall be a very great multitude of fish, because these + waters shall come thither: for they shall be healed; and every + thing shall live whither the river cometh. + +26:047:010 And it shall come to pass, that the fishers shall stand upon + it from Engedi even unto Eneglaim; they shall be a place to + spread forth nets; their fish shall be according to their + kinds, as the fish of the great sea, exceeding many. + +26:047:011 But the miry places thereof and the marishes thereof shall not + be healed; they shall be given to salt. + +26:047:012 And by the river upon the bank thereof, on this side and on + that side, shall grow all trees for meat, whose leaf shall not + fade, neither shall the fruit thereof be consumed: it shall + bring forth new fruit according to his months, because their + waters they issued out of the sanctuary: and the fruit thereof + shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof for medicine. + +26:047:013 Thus saith the Lord GOD; This shall be the border, whereby ye + shall inherit the land according to the twelve tribes of + Israel: Joseph shall have two portions. + +26:047:014 And ye shall inherit it, one as well as another: concerning + the which I lifted up mine hand to give it unto your fathers: + and this land shall fall unto you for inheritance. + +26:047:015 And this shall be the border of the land toward the north + side, from the great sea, the way of Hethlon, as men go to + Zedad; + +26:047:016 Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of + Damascus and the border of Hamath; Hazarhatticon, which is by + the coast of Hauran. + +26:047:017 And the border from the sea shall be Hazarenan, the border of + Damascus, and the north northward, and the border of Hamath. + And this is the north side. + +26:047:018 And the east side ye shall measure from Hauran, and from + Damascus, and from Gilead, and from the land of Israel by + Jordan, from the border unto the east sea. And this is the + east side. + +26:047:019 And the south side southward, from Tamar even to the waters of + strife in Kadesh, the river to the great sea. And this is the + south side southward. + +26:047:020 The west side also shall be the great sea from the border, + till a man come over against Hamath. This is the west side. + +26:047:021 So shall ye divide this land unto you according to the tribes + of Israel. + +26:047:022 And it shall come to pass, that ye shall divide it by lot for + an inheritance unto you, and to the strangers that sojourn + among you, which shall beget children among you: and they + shall be unto you as born in the country among the children of + Israel; they shall have inheritance with you among the tribes + of Israel. + +26:047:023 And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger + sojourneth, there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the + Lord GOD. + +26:048:001 Now these are the names of the tribes. From the north end to + the coast of the way of Hethlon, as one goeth to Hamath, + Hazarenan, the border of Damascus northward, to the coast of + Hamath; for these are his sides east and west; a portion for + Dan. + +26:048:002 And by the border of Dan, from the east side unto the west + side, a portion for Asher. + +26:048:003 And by the border of Asher, from the east side even unto the + west side, a portion for Naphtali. + +26:048:004 And by the border of Naphtali, from the east side unto the + west side, a portion for Manasseh. + +26:048:005 And by the border of Manasseh, from the east side unto the + west side, a portion for Ephraim. + +26:048:006 And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even unto the + west side, a portion for Reuben. + +26:048:007 And by the border of Reuben, from the east side unto the west + side, a portion for Judah. + +26:048:008 And by the border of Judah, from the east side unto the west + side, shall be the offering which ye shall offer of five and + twenty thousand reeds in breadth, and in length as one of the + other parts, from the east side unto the west side: and the + sanctuary shall be in the midst of it. + +26:048:009 The oblation that ye shall offer unto the LORD shall be of + five and twenty thousand in length, and of ten thousand in + breadth. + +26:048:010 And for them, even for the priests, shall be this holy + oblation; toward the north five and twenty thousand in length, + and toward the west ten thousand in breadth, and toward the + east ten thousand in breadth, and toward the south five and + twenty thousand in length: and the sanctuary of the LORD shall + be in the midst thereof. + +26:048:011 It shall be for the priests that are sanctified of the sons of + Zadok; which have kept my charge, which went not astray when + the children of Israel went astray, as the Levites went + astray. + +26:048:012 And this oblation of the land that is offered shall be unto + them a thing most holy by the border of the Levites. + +26:048:013 And over against the border of the priests the Levites shall + have five and twenty thousand in length, and ten thousand in + breadth: all the length shall be five and twenty thousand, and + the breadth ten thousand. + +26:048:014 And they shall not sell of it, neither exchange, nor alienate + the firstfruits of the land: for it is holy unto the LORD. + +26:048:015 And the five thousand, that are left in the breadth over + against the five and twenty thousand, shall be a profane place + for the city, for dwelling, and for suburbs: and the city + shall be in the midst thereof. + +26:048:016 And these shall be the measures thereof; the north side four + thousand and five hundred, and the south side four thousand + and five hundred, and on the east side four thousand and five + hundred, and the west side four thousand and five hundred. + +26:048:017 And the suburbs of the city shall be toward the north two + hundred and fifty, and toward the south two hundred and fifty, + and toward the east two hundred and fifty, and toward the west + two hundred and fifty. + +26:048:018 And the residue in length over against the oblation of the + holy portion shall be ten thousand eastward, and ten thousand + westward: and it shall be over against the oblation of the + holy portion; and the increase thereof shall be for food unto + them that serve the city. + +26:048:019 And they that serve the city shall serve it out of all the + tribes of Israel. + +26:048:020 All the oblation shall be five and twenty thousand by five and + twenty thousand: ye shall offer the holy oblation foursquare, + with the possession of the city. + +26:048:021 And the residue shall be for the prince, on the one side and + on the other of the holy oblation, and of the possession of + the city, over against the five and twenty thousand of the + oblation toward the east border, and westward over against the + five and twenty thousand toward the west border, over against + the portions for the prince: and it shall be the holy + oblation; and the sanctuary of the house shall be in the midst + thereof. + +26:048:022 Moreover from the possession of the Levites, and from the + possession of the city, being in the midst of that which is + the prince's, between the border of Judah and the border of + Benjamin, shall be for the prince. + +26:048:023 As for the rest of the tribes, from the east side unto the + west side, Benjamin shall have a portion. + +26:048:024 And by the border of Benjamin, from the east side unto the + west side, Simeon shall have a portion. + +26:048:025 And by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west + side, Issachar a portion. + +26:048:026 And by the border of Issachar, from the east side unto the + west side, Zebulun a portion. + +26:048:027 And by the border of Zebulun, from the east side unto the west + side, Gad a portion. + +26:048:028 And by the border of Gad, at the south side southward, the + border shall be even from Tamar unto the waters of strife in + Kadesh, and to the river toward the great sea. + +26:048:029 This is the land which ye shall divide by lot unto the tribes + of Israel for inheritance, and these are their portions, saith + the Lord GOD. + +26:048:030 And these are the goings out of the city on the north side, + four thousand and five hundred measures. + +26:048:031 And the gates of the city shall be after the names of the + tribes of Israel: three gates northward; one gate of Reuben, + one gate of Judah, one gate of Levi. + +26:048:032 And at the east side four thousand and five hundred: and three + gates; and one gate of Joseph, one gate of Benjamin, one gate + of Dan. + +26:048:033 And at the south side four thousand and five hundred measures: + and three gates; one gate of Simeon, one gate of Issachar, one + gate of Zebulun. + +26:048:034 At the west side four thousand and five hundred, with their + three gates; one gate of Gad, one gate of Asher, one gate of + Naphtali. + +26:048:035 It was round about eighteen thousand measures: and the name of + the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there. + +Book 27 Daniel + +27:001:001 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came + Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged + it. + +27:001:002 And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with + part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into + the land of Shinar to the house of his god; and he brought the + vessels into the treasure house of his god. + +27:001:003 And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, + that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of + the king's seed, and of the princes; + +27:001:004 Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and + skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and + understanding science, and such as had ability in them to + stand in the king's palace, and whom they might teach the + learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans. + +27:001:005 And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king's + meat, and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three + years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the + king. + +27:001:006 Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, + Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: + +27:001:007 Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave + unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of + Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of + Abednego. + +27:001:008 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile + himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine + which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the + eunuchs that he might not defile himself. + +27:001:009 Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with + the prince of the eunuchs. + +27:001:010 And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord + the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why + should he see your faces worse liking than the children which + are of your sort? then shall ye make me endanger my head to + the king. + +27:001:011 Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had + set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, + +27:001:012 Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them + give us pulse to eat, and water to drink. + +27:001:013 Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the + countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the + king's meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants. + +27:001:014 So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten + days. + +27:001:015 And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer + and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the + portion of the king's meat. + +27:001:016 Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine + that they should drink; and gave them pulse. + +27:001:017 As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill + in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in + all visions and dreams. + +27:001:018 Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should + bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in + before Nebuchadnezzar. + +27:001:019 And the king communed with them; and among them all was found + none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore + stood they before the king. + +27:001:020 And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king + enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the + magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm. + +27:001:021 And Daniel continued even unto the first year of king Cyrus. + +27:002:001 And in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar + Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was + troubled, and his sleep brake from him. + +27:002:002 Then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the + astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans, for to shew + the king his dreams. So they came and stood before the king. + +27:002:003 And the king said unto them, I have dreamed a dream, and my + spirit was troubled to know the dream. + +27:002:004 Then spake the Chaldeans to the king in Syriack, O king, live + for ever: tell thy servants the dream, and we will shew the + interpretation. + +27:002:005 The king answered and said to the Chaldeans, The thing is gone + from me: if ye will not make known unto me the dream, with the + interpretation thereof, ye shall be cut in pieces, and your + houses shall be made a dunghill. + +27:002:006 But if ye shew the dream, and the interpretation thereof, ye + shall receive of me gifts and rewards and great honour: + therefore shew me the dream, and the interpretation thereof. + +27:002:007 They answered again and said, Let the king tell his servants + the dream, and we will shew the interpretation of it. + +27:002:008 The king answered and said, I know of certainty that ye would + gain the time, because ye see the thing is gone from me. + +27:002:009 But if ye will not make known unto me the dream, there is but + one decree for you: for ye have prepared lying and corrupt + words to speak before me, till the time be changed: therefore + tell me the dream, and I shall know that ye can shew me the + interpretation thereof. + +27:002:010 The Chaldeans answered before the king, and said, There is not + a man upon the earth that can shew the king's matter: + therefore there is no king, lord, nor ruler, that asked such + things at any magician, or astrologer, or Chaldean. + +27:002:011 And it is a rare thing that the king requireth, and there is + none other that can shew it before the king, except the gods, + whose dwelling is not with flesh. + +27:002:012 For this cause the king was angry and very furious, and + commanded to destroy all the wise men of Babylon. + +27:002:013 And the decree went forth that the wise men should be slain; + and they sought Daniel and his fellows to be slain. + +27:002:014 Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom to Arioch the + captain of the king's guard, which was gone forth to slay the + wise men of Babylon: + +27:002:015 He answered and said to Arioch the king's captain, Why is the + decree so hasty from the king? Then Arioch made the thing + known to Daniel. + +27:002:016 Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would + give him time, and that he would shew the king the + interpretation. + +27:002:017 Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to + Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions: + +27:002:018 That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning + this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should not perish + with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. + +27:002:019 Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. + Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven. + +27:002:020 Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever + and ever: for wisdom and might are his: + +27:002:021 And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, + and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and + knowledge to them that know understanding: + +27:002:022 He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in + the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him. + +27:002:023 I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who + hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me + now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto + us the king's matter. + +27:002:024 Therefore Daniel went in unto Arioch, whom the king had + ordained to destroy the wise men of Babylon: he went and said + thus unto him; Destroy not the wise men of Babylon: bring me + in before the king, and I will shew unto the king the + interpretation. + +27:002:025 Then Arioch brought in Daniel before the king in haste, and + said thus unto him, I have found a man of the captives of + Judah, that will make known unto the king the interpretation. + +27:002:026 The king answered and said to Daniel, whose name was + Belteshazzar, Art thou able to make known unto me the dream + which I have seen, and the interpretation thereof? + +27:002:027 Daniel answered in the presence of the king, and said, The + secret which the king hath demanded cannot the wise men, the + astrologers, the magicians, the soothsayers, shew unto the + king; + +27:002:028 But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and + maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the + latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy + bed, are these; + +27:002:029 As for thee, O king, thy thoughts came into thy mind upon thy + bed, what should come to pass hereafter: and he that revealeth + secrets maketh known to thee what shall come to pass. + +27:002:030 But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any + wisdom that I have more than any living, but for their sakes + that shall make known the interpretation to the king, and that + thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart. + +27:002:031 Thou, O king, sawest, and behold a great image. This great + image, whose brightness was excellent, stood before thee; and + the form thereof was terrible. + +27:002:032 This image's head was of fine gold, his breast and his arms of + silver, his belly and his thighs of brass, + +27:002:033 His legs of iron, his feet part of iron and part of clay. + +27:002:034 Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which + smote the image upon his feet that were of iron and clay, and + brake them to pieces. + +27:002:035 Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the + gold, broken to pieces together, and became like the chaff of + the summer threshingfloors; and the wind carried them away, + that no place was found for them: and the stone that smote the + image became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth. + +27:002:036 This is the dream; and we will tell the interpretation thereof + before the king. + +27:002:037 Thou, O king, art a king of kings: for the God of heaven hath + given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory. + +27:002:038 And wheresoever the children of men dwell, the beasts of the + field and the fowls of the heaven hath he given into thine + hand, and hath made thee ruler over them all. Thou art this + head of gold. + +27:002:039 And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee, + and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over + all the earth. + +27:002:040 And the fourth kingdom shall be strong as iron: forasmuch as + iron breaketh in pieces and subdueth all things: and as iron + that breaketh all these, shall it break in pieces and bruise. + +27:002:041 And whereas thou sawest the feet and toes, part of potters' + clay, and part of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; but + there shall be in it of the strength of the iron, forasmuch as + thou sawest the iron mixed with miry clay. + +27:002:042 And as the toes of the feet were part of iron, and part of + clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong, and partly + broken. + +27:002:043 And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay, they shall + mingle themselves with the seed of men: but they shall not + cleave one to another, even as iron is not mixed with clay. + +27:002:044 And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up + a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom + shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in + pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for + ever. + +27:002:045 Forasmuch as thou sawest that the stone was cut out of the + mountain without hands, and that it brake in pieces the iron, + the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold; the great God + hath made known to the king what shall come to pass hereafter: + and the dream is certain, and the interpretation thereof sure. + +27:002:046 Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face, and + worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an + oblation and sweet odours unto him. + +27:002:047 The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, + that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a + revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret. + +27:002:048 Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great + gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, + and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon. + +27:002:049 Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, + Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of + Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the king. + +27:003:001 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height + was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof six cubits: he + set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. + +27:003:002 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the + princes, the governors, and the captains, the judges, the + treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers + of the provinces, to come to the dedication of the image which + Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up. + +27:003:003 Then the princes, the governors, and captains, the judges, the + treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers + of the provinces, were gathered together unto the dedication + of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they + stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. + +27:003:004 Then an herald cried aloud, To you it is commanded, O people, + nations, and languages, + +27:003:005 That at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, + harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye + fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the + king hath set up: + +27:003:006 And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth shall the same hour + be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace. + +27:003:007 Therefore at that time, when all the people heard the sound of + the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all kinds of + musick, all the people, the nations, and the languages, fell + down and worshipped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the + king had set up. + +27:003:008 Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and + accused the Jews. + +27:003:009 They spake and said to the king Nebuchadnezzar, O king, live + for ever. + +27:003:010 Thou, O king, hast made a decree, that every man that shall + hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, + and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, shall fall down and + worship the golden image: + +27:003:011 And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, that he should be + cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace. + +27:003:012 There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of + the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; + these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy + gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up. + +27:003:013 Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring + Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Then they brought these men + before the king. + +27:003:014 Nebuchadnezzar spake and said unto them, Is it true, O + Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, do not ye serve my gods, nor + worship the golden image which I have set up? + +27:003:015 Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the + cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all + kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the image which I + have made; well: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the + same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who + is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands? + +27:003:016 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the + king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in + this matter. + +27:003:017 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from + the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine + hand, O king. + +27:003:018 But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not + serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast + set up. + +27:003:019 Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his + visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: + therefore he spake, and commanded that they should heat the + furnace one seven times more than it was wont to be heated. + +27:003:020 And he commanded the most mighty men that were in his army to + bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and to cast them into + the burning fiery furnace. + +27:003:021 Then these men were bound in their coats, their hosen, and + their hats, and their other garments, and were cast into the + midst of the burning fiery furnace. + +27:003:022 Therefore because the king's commandment was urgent, and the + furnace exceeding hot, the flames of the fire slew those men + that took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. + +27:003:023 And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, fell + down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace. + +27:003:024 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in + haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we + cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered + and said unto the king, True, O king. + +27:003:025 He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the + midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the + fourth is like the Son of God. + +27:003:026 Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning + fiery furnace, and spake, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and + Abednego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and + come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, came forth + of the midst of the fire. + +27:003:027 And the princes, governors, and captains, and the king's + counsellors, being gathered together, saw these men, upon + whose bodies the fire had no power, nor was an hair of their + head singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell + of fire had passed on them. + +27:003:028 Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed be the God of + Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and + delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed + the king's word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not + serve nor worship any god, except their own God. + +27:003:029 Therefore I make a decree, That every people, nation, and + language, which speak any thing amiss against the God of + Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, shall be cut in pieces, and + their houses shall be made a dunghill: because there is no + other God that can deliver after this sort. + +27:003:030 Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in the + province of Babylon. + +27:004:001 Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people, nations, and + languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied + unto you. + +27:004:002 I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high + God hath wrought toward me. + +27:004:003 How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his + kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from + generation to generation. + +27:004:004 I Nebuchadnezzar was at rest in mine house, and flourishing in + my palace: + +27:004:005 I saw a dream which made me afraid, and the thoughts upon my + bed and the visions of my head troubled me. + +27:004:006 Therefore made I a decree to bring in all the wise men of + Babylon before me, that they might make known unto me the + interpretation of the dream. + +27:004:007 Then came in the magicians, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, + and the soothsayers: and I told the dream before them; but + they did not make known unto me the interpretation thereof. + +27:004:008 But at the last Daniel came in before me, whose name was + Belteshazzar, according to the name of my God, and in whom is + the spirit of the holy gods: and before him I told the dream, + saying, + +27:004:009 O Belteshazzar, master of the magicians, because I know that + the spirit of the holy gods is in thee, and no secret + troubleth thee, tell me the visions of my dream that I have + seen, and the interpretation thereof. + +27:004:010 Thus were the visions of mine head in my bed; I saw, and + behold a tree in the midst of the earth, and the height + thereof was great. + +27:004:011 The tree grew, and was strong, and the height thereof reached + unto heaven, and the sight thereof to the end of all the + earth: + +27:004:012 The leaves thereof were fair, and the fruit thereof much, and + in it was meat for all: the beasts of the field had shadow + under it, and the fowls of the heaven dwelt in the boughs + thereof, and all flesh was fed of it. + +27:004:013 I saw in the visions of my head upon my bed, and, behold, a + watcher and an holy one came down from heaven; + +27:004:014 He cried aloud, and said thus, Hew down the tree, and cut off + his branches, shake off his leaves, and scatter his fruit: let + the beasts get away from under it, and the fowls from his + branches: + +27:004:015 Nevertheless leave the stump of his roots in the earth, even + with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the + field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his + portion be with the beasts in the grass of the earth: + +27:004:016 Let his heart be changed from man's, and let a beast's heart + be given unto him; and let seven times pass over him. + +27:004:017 This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand + by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living + may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and + giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the + basest of men. + +27:004:018 This dream I king Nebuchadnezzar have seen. Now thou, O + Belteshazzar, declare the interpretation thereof, forasmuch as + all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to make known unto + me the interpretation: but thou art able; for the spirit of + the holy gods is in thee. + +27:004:019 Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was astonied for one + hour, and his thoughts troubled him. The king spake, and said, + Belteshazzar, let not the dream, or the interpretation + thereof, trouble thee. Belteshazzar answered and said, My + lord, the dream be to them that hate thee, and the + interpretation thereof to thine enemies. + +27:004:020 The tree that thou sawest, which grew, and was strong, whose + height reached unto the heaven, and the sight thereof to all + the earth; + +27:004:021 Whose leaves were fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it + was meat for all; under which the beasts of the field dwelt, + and upon whose branches the fowls of the heaven had their + habitation: + +27:004:022 It is thou, O king, that art grown and become strong: for thy + greatness is grown, and reacheth unto heaven, and thy dominion + to the end of the earth. + +27:004:023 And whereas the king saw a watcher and an holy one coming down + from heaven, and saying, Hew the tree down, and destroy it; + yet leave the stump of the roots thereof in the earth, even + with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the + field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his + portion be with the beasts of the field, till seven times pass + over him; + +27:004:024 This is the interpretation, O king, and this is the decree of + the most High, which is come upon my lord the king: + +27:004:025 That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be + with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat + grass as oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven, + and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the + most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to + whomsoever he will. + +27:004:026 And whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the tree + roots; thy kingdom shall be sure unto thee, after that thou + shalt have known that the heavens do rule. + +27:004:027 Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and + break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by + shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy + tranquillity. + +27:004:028 All this came upon the king Nebuchadnezzar. + +27:004:029 At the end of twelve months he walked in the palace of the + kingdom of Babylon. + +27:004:030 The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I + have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my + power, and for the honour of my majesty? + +27:004:031 While the word was in the king's mouth, there fell a voice + from heaven, saying, O king Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is + spoken; The kingdom is departed from thee. + +27:004:032 And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be + with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat + grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until + thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and + giveth it to whomsoever he will. + +27:004:033 The same hour was the thing fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar: and + he was driven from men, and did eat grass as oxen, and his + body was wet with the dew of heaven, till his hairs were grown + like eagles' feathers, and his nails like birds' claws. + +27:004:034 And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine + eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and + I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that + liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, + and his kingdom is from generation to generation: + +27:004:035 And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: + and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and + among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his + hand, or say unto him, What doest thou? + +27:004:036 At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory + of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; + and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and I was + established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added + unto me. + +27:004:037 Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of + heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and + those that walk in pride he is able to abase. + +27:005:001 Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his + lords, and drank wine before the thousand. + +27:005:002 Belshazzar, whiles he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the + golden and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had + taken out of the temple which was in Jerusalem; that the king, + and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, might drink + therein. + +27:005:003 Then they brought the golden vessels that were taken out of + the temple of the house of God which was at Jerusalem; and the + king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, drank in + them. + +27:005:004 They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, + of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone. + +27:005:005 In the same hour came forth fingers of a man's hand, and wrote + over against the candlestick upon the plaister of the wall of + the king's palace: and the king saw the part of the hand that + wrote. + +27:005:006 Then the king's countenance was changed, and his thoughts + troubled him, so that the joints of his loins were loosed, and + his knees smote one against another. + +27:005:007 The king cried aloud to bring in the astrologers, the + Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. And the king spake, and said + to the wise men of Babylon, Whosoever shall read this writing, + and shew me the interpretation thereof, shall be clothed with + scarlet, and have a chain of gold about his neck, and shall be + the third ruler in the kingdom. + +27:005:008 Then came in all the king's wise men: but they could not read + the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation + thereof. + +27:005:009 Then was king Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his countenance + was changed in him, and his lords were astonied. + +27:005:010 Now the queen by reason of the words of the king and his lords + came into the banquet house: and the queen spake and said, O + king, live for ever: let not thy thoughts trouble thee, nor + let thy countenance be changed: + +27:005:011 There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the + holy gods; and in the days of thy father light and + understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, was + found in him; whom the king Nebuchadnezzar thy father, the + king, I say, thy father, made master of the magicians, + astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers; + +27:005:012 Forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and + understanding, interpreting of dreams, and shewing of hard + sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same + Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar: now let Daniel be + called, and he will shew the interpretation. + +27:005:013 Then was Daniel brought in before the king. And the king spake + and said unto Daniel, Art thou that Daniel, which art of the + children of the captivity of Judah, whom the king my father + brought out of Jewry? + +27:005:014 I have even heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in + thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is + found in thee. + +27:005:015 And now the wise men, the astrologers, have been brought in + before me, that they should read this writing, and make known + unto me the interpretation thereof: but they could not shew + the interpretation of the thing: + +27:005:016 And I have heard of thee, that thou canst make + interpretations, and dissolve doubts: now if thou canst read + the writing, and make known to me the interpretation thereof, + thou shalt be clothed with scarlet, and have a chain of gold + about thy neck, and shalt be the third ruler in the kingdom. + +27:005:017 Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let thy gifts + be to thyself, and give thy rewards to another; yet I will + read the writing unto the king, and make known to him the + interpretation. + +27:005:018 O thou king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father + a kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honour: + +27:005:019 And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and + languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he + slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he + set up; and whom he would he put down. + +27:005:020 But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in + pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took + his glory from him: + +27:005:021 And he was driven from the sons of men; and his heart was made + like the beasts, and his dwelling was with the wild asses: + they fed him with grass like oxen, and his body was wet with + the dew of heaven; till he knew that the most high God ruled + in the kingdom of men, and that he appointeth over it + whomsoever he will. + +27:005:022 And thou his son, O Belshazzar, hast not humbled thine heart, + though thou knewest all this; + +27:005:023 But hast lifted up thyself against the Lord of heaven; and + they have brought the vessels of his house before thee, and + thou, and thy lords, thy wives, and thy concubines, have drunk + wine in them; and thou hast praised the gods of silver, and + gold, of brass, iron, wood, and stone, which see not, nor + hear, nor know: and the God in whose hand thy breath is, and + whose are all thy ways, hast thou not glorified: + +27:005:024 Then was the part of the hand sent from him; and this writing + was written. + +27:005:025 And this is the writing that was written, MENE, MENE, TEKEL, + UPHARSIN. + +27:005:026 This is the interpretation of the thing: MENE; God hath + numbered thy kingdom, and finished it. + +27:005:027 TEKEL; Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found + wanting. + +27:005:028 PERES; Thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and + Persians. + +27:005:029 Then commanded Belshazzar, and they clothed Daniel with + scarlet, and put a chain of gold about his neck, and made a + proclamation concerning him, that he should be the third ruler + in the kingdom. + +27:005:030 In that night was Belshazzar the king of the Chaldeans slain. + +27:005:031 And Darius the Median took the kingdom, being about threescore + and two years old. + +27:006:001 It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and + twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom; + +27:006:002 And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: + that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king + should have no damage. + +27:006:003 Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and + princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king + thought to set him over the whole realm. + +27:006:004 Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion + against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find + none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither + was there any error or fault found in him. + +27:006:005 Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against + this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law + of his God. + +27:006:006 Then these presidents and princes assembled together to the + king, and said thus unto him, King Darius, live for ever. + +27:006:007 All the presidents of the kingdom, the governors, and the + princes, the counsellors, and the captains, have consulted + together to establish a royal statute, and to make a firm + decree, that whosoever shall ask a petition of any God or man + for thirty days, save of thee, O king, he shall be cast into + the den of lions. + +27:006:008 Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that + it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and + Persians, which altereth not. + +27:006:009 Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the decree. + +27:006:010 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into + his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward + Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and + prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime. + +27:006:011 Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making + supplication before his God. + +27:006:012 Then they came near, and spake before the king concerning the + king's decree; Hast thou not signed a decree, that every man + that shall ask a petition of any God or man within thirty + days, save of thee, O king, shall be cast into the den of + lions? The king answered and said, The thing is true, + according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth + not. + +27:006:013 Then answered they and said before the king, That Daniel, + which is of the children of the captivity of Judah, regardeth + not thee, O king, nor the decree that thou hast signed, but + maketh his petition three times a day. + +27:006:014 Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased + with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him: and + he laboured till the going down of the sun to deliver him. + +27:006:015 Then these men assembled unto the king, and said unto the + king, Know, O king, that the law of the Medes and Persians is, + That no decree nor statute which the king establisheth may be + changed. + +27:006:016 Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him + into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto + Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver + thee. + +27:006:017 And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; + and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the + signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed + concerning Daniel. + +27:006:018 Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night + fasting: neither were instruments of musick brought before + him: and his sleep went from him. + +27:006:019 Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in + haste unto the den of lions. + +27:006:020 And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice + unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, + servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest + continually, able to deliver thee from the lions? + +27:006:021 Then said Daniel unto the king, O king, live for ever. + +27:006:022 My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, + that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency + was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no + hurt. + +27:006:023 Then was the king exceedingly glad for him, and commanded that + they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken + up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, + because he believed in his God. + +27:006:024 And the king commanded, and they brought those men which had + accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions, + them, their children, and their wives; and the lions had the + mastery of them, and brake all their bones in pieces or ever + they came at the bottom of the den. + +27:006:025 Then king Darius wrote unto all people, nations, and + languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied + unto you. + +27:006:026 I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men + tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the + living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which + shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto + the end. + +27:006:027 He delivereth and rescueth, and he worketh signs and wonders + in heaven and in earth, who hath delivered Daniel from the + power of the lions. + +27:006:028 So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius, and in the + reign of Cyrus the Persian. + +27:007:001 In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon Daniel had a + dream and visions of his head upon his bed: then he wrote the + dream, and told the sum of the matters. + +27:007:002 Daniel spake and said, I saw in my vision by night, and, + behold, the four winds of the heaven strove upon the great + sea. + +27:007:003 And four great beasts came up from the sea, diverse one from + another. + +27:007:004 The first was like a lion, and had eagle's wings: I beheld + till the wings thereof were plucked, and it was lifted up from + the earth, and made stand upon the feet as a man, and a man's + heart was given to it. + +27:007:005 And behold another beast, a second, like to a bear, and it + raised up itself on one side, and it had three ribs in the + mouth of it between the teeth of it: and they said thus unto + it, Arise, devour much flesh. + +27:007:006 After this I beheld, and lo another, like a leopard, which had + upon the back of it four wings of a fowl; the beast had also + four heads; and dominion was given to it. + +27:007:007 After this I saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth + beast, dreadful and terrible, and strong exceedingly; and it + had great iron teeth: it devoured and brake in pieces, and + stamped the residue with the feet of it: and it was diverse + from all the beasts that were before it; and it had ten horns. + +27:007:008 I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them + another little horn, before whom there were three of the first + horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn were + eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things. + +27:007:009 I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of + days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of + his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery + flame, and his wheels as burning fire. + +27:007:010 A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand + thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten + thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books + were opened. + +27:007:011 I beheld then because of the voice of the great words which + the horn spake: I beheld even till the beast was slain, and + his body destroyed, and given to the burning flame. + +27:007:012 As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion + taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and + time. + +27:007:013 I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of + man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of + days, and they brought him near before him. + +27:007:014 And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, + that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his + dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass + away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed. + +27:007:015 I Daniel was grieved in my spirit in the midst of my body, and + the visions of my head troubled me. + +27:007:016 I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the + truth of all this. So he told me, and made me know the + interpretation of the things. + +27:007:017 These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, which + shall arise out of the earth. + +27:007:018 But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and + possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever. + +27:007:019 Then I would know the truth of the fourth beast, which was + diverse from all the others, exceeding dreadful, whose teeth + were of iron, and his nails of brass; which devoured, brake in + pieces, and stamped the residue with his feet; + +27:007:020 And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other + which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn + that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose + look was more stout than his fellows. + +27:007:021 I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and + prevailed against them; + +27:007:022 Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the + saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints + possessed the kingdom. + +27:007:023 Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom + upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and + shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and + break it in pieces. + +27:007:024 And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings that shall + arise: and another shall rise after them; and he shall be + diverse from the first, and he shall subdue three kings. + +27:007:025 And he shall speak great words against the most High, and + shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to + change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand + until a time and times and the dividing of time. + +27:007:026 But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his + dominion, to consume and to destroy it unto the end. + +27:007:027 And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom + under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the + saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting + kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him. + +27:007:028 Hitherto is the end of the matter. As for me Daniel, my + cogitations much troubled me, and my countenance changed in + me: but I kept the matter in my heart. + +27:008:001 In the third year of the reign of king Belshazzar a vision + appeared unto me, even unto me Daniel, after that which + appeared unto me at the first. + +27:008:002 And I saw in a vision; and it came to pass, when I saw, that I + was at Shushan in the palace, which is in the province of + Elam; and I saw in a vision, and I was by the river of Ulai. + +27:008:003 Then I lifted up mine eyes, and saw, and, behold, there stood + before the river a ram which had two horns: and the two horns + were high; but one was higher than the other, and the higher + came up last. + +27:008:004 I saw the ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward; + so that no beasts might stand before him, neither was there + any that could deliver out of his hand; but he did according + to his will, and became great. + +27:008:005 And as I was considering, behold, an he goat came from the + west on the face of the whole earth, and touched not the + ground: and the goat had a notable horn between his eyes. + +27:008:006 And he came to the ram that had two horns, which I had seen + standing before the river, and ran unto him in the fury of his + power. + +27:008:007 And I saw him come close unto the ram, and he was moved with + choler against him, and smote the ram, and brake his two + horns: and there was no power in the ram to stand before him, + but he cast him down to the ground, and stamped upon him: and + there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand. + +27:008:008 Therefore the he goat waxed very great: and when he was + strong, the great horn was broken; and for it came up four + notable ones toward the four winds of heaven. + +27:008:009 And out of one of them came forth a little horn, which waxed + exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and + toward the pleasant land. + +27:008:010 And it waxed great, even to the host of heaven; and it cast + down some of the host and of the stars to the ground, and + stamped upon them. + +27:008:011 Yea, he magnified himself even to the prince of the host, and + by him the daily sacrifice was taken away, and the place of + the sanctuary was cast down. + +27:008:012 And an host was given him against the daily sacrifice by + reason of transgression, and it cast down the truth to the + ground; and it practised, and prospered. + +27:008:013 Then I heard one saint speaking, and another saint said unto + that certain saint which spake, How long shall be the vision + concerning the daily sacrifice, and the transgression of + desolation, to give both the sanctuary and the host to be + trodden under foot? + +27:008:014 And he said unto me, Unto two thousand and three hundred days; + then shall the sanctuary be cleansed. + +27:008:015 And it came to pass, when I, even I Daniel, had seen the + vision, and sought for the meaning, then, behold, there stood + before me as the appearance of a man. + +27:008:016 And I heard a man's voice between the banks of Ulai, which + called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the + vision. + +27:008:017 So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, + and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son + of man: for at the time of the end shall be the vision. + +27:008:018 Now as he was speaking with me, I was in a deep sleep on my + face toward the ground: but he touched me, and set me upright. + +27:008:019 And he said, Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in + the last end of the indignation: for at the time appointed the + end shall be. + +27:008:020 The ram which thou sawest having two horns are the kings of + Media and Persia. + +27:008:021 And the rough goat is the king of Grecia: and the great horn + that is between his eyes is the first king. + +27:008:022 Now that being broken, whereas four stood up for it, four + kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not in his + power. + +27:008:023 And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the + transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce + countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up. + +27:008:024 And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and + he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, + and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people. + +27:008:025 And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in + his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by + peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the + Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand. + +27:008:026 And the vision of the evening and the morning which was told + is true: wherefore shut thou up the vision; for it shall be + for many days. + +27:008:027 And I Daniel fainted, and was sick certain days; afterward I + rose up, and did the king's business; and I was astonished at + the vision, but none understood it. + +27:009:001 In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed + of the Medes, which was made king over the realm of the + Chaldeans; + +27:009:002 In the first year of his reign I Daniel understood by books + the number of the years, whereof the word of the LORD came to + Jeremiah the prophet, that he would accomplish seventy years + in the desolations of Jerusalem. + +27:009:003 And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and + supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes: + +27:009:004 And I prayed unto the LORD my God, and made my confession, and + said, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant + and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his + commandments; + +27:009:005 We have sinned, and have committed iniquity, and have done + wickedly, and have rebelled, even by departing from thy + precepts and from thy judgments: + +27:009:006 Neither have we hearkened unto thy servants the prophets, + which spake in thy name to our kings, our princes, and our + fathers, and to all the people of the land. + +27:009:007 O LORD, righteousness belongeth unto thee, but unto us + confusion of faces, as at this day; to the men of Judah, and + to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and unto all Israel, that are + near, and that are far off, through all the countries whither + thou hast driven them, because of their trespass that they + have trespassed against thee. + +27:009:008 O Lord, to us belongeth confusion of face, to our kings, to + our princes, and to our fathers, because we have sinned + against thee. + +27:009:009 To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though + we have rebelled against him; + +27:009:010 Neither have we obeyed the voice of the LORD our God, to walk + in his laws, which he set before us by his servants the + prophets. + +27:009:011 Yea, all Israel have transgressed thy law, even by departing, + that they might not obey thy voice; therefore the curse is + poured upon us, and the oath that is written in the law of + Moses the servant of God, because we have sinned against him. + +27:009:012 And he hath confirmed his words, which he spake against us, + and against our judges that judged us, by bringing upon us a + great evil: for under the whole heaven hath not been done as + hath been done upon Jerusalem. + +27:009:013 As it is written in the law of Moses, all this evil is come + upon us: yet made we not our prayer before the LORD our God, + that we might turn from our iniquities, and understand thy + truth. + +27:009:014 Therefore hath the LORD watched upon the evil, and brought it + upon us: for the LORD our God is righteous in all his works + which he doeth: for we obeyed not his voice. + +27:009:015 And now, O Lord our God, that hast brought thy people forth + out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and hast gotten + thee renown, as at this day; we have sinned, we have done + wickedly. + +27:009:016 O LORD, according to all thy righteousness, I beseech thee, + let thine anger and thy fury be turned away from thy city + Jerusalem, thy holy mountain: because for our sins, and for + the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and thy people are + become a reproach to all that are about us. + +27:009:017 Now therefore, O our God, hear the prayer of thy servant, and + his supplications, and cause thy face to shine upon thy + sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lord's sake. + +27:009:018 O my God, incline thine ear, and hear; open thine eyes, and + behold our desolations, and the city which is called by thy + name: for we do not present our supplications before thee for + our righteousnesses, but for thy great mercies. + +27:009:019 O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do; defer + not, for thine own sake, O my God: for thy city and thy people + are called by thy name. + +27:009:020 And whiles I was speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin + and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my + supplication before the LORD my God for the holy mountain of + my God; + +27:009:021 Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, + whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused + to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening + oblation. + +27:009:022 And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I + am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding. + +27:009:023 At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came + forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly + beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the + vision. + +27:009:024 Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy + city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, + and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in + everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and + prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy. + +27:009:025 Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of + the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the + Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and + two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even + in troublous times. + +27:009:026 And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, + but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall + come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end + thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war + desolations are determined. + +27:009:027 And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and + in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the + oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations + he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and + that determined shall be poured upon the desolate. + +27:010:001 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed + unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing + was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood + the thing, and had understanding of the vision. + +27:010:002 In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. + +27:010:003 I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my + mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole + weeks were fulfilled. + +27:010:004 And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was + by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel; + +27:010:005 Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain + man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold + of Uphaz: + +27:010:006 His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the + appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and + his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and + the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude. + +27:010:007 And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with + me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so + that they fled to hide themselves. + +27:010:008 Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and + there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned + in me into corruption, and I retained no strength. + +27:010:009 Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice + of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my + face toward the ground. + +27:010:010 And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees + and upon the palms of my hands. + +27:010:011 And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, + understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand + upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken + this word unto me, I stood trembling. + +27:010:012 Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day + that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten + thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come + for thy words. + +27:010:013 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and + twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came + to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia. + +27:010:014 Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy + people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many + days. + +27:010:015 And when he had spoken such words unto me, I set my face + toward the ground, and I became dumb. + +27:010:016 And, behold, one like the similitude of the sons of men + touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spake, and said + unto him that stood before me, O my lord, by the vision my + sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength. + +27:010:017 For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my + lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in + me, neither is there breath left in me. + +27:010:018 Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance + of a man, and he strengthened me, + +27:010:019 And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, + be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I + was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast + strengthened me. + +27:010:020 Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now + will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I + am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come. + +27:010:021 But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of + truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, + but Michael your prince. + +27:011:001 Also I in the first year of Darius the Mede, even I, stood to + confirm and to strengthen him. + +27:011:002 And now will I shew thee the truth. Behold, there shall stand + up yet three kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far + richer than they all: and by his strength through his riches + he shall stir up all against the realm of Grecia. + +27:011:003 And a mighty king shall stand up, that shall rule with great + dominion, and do according to his will. + +27:011:004 And when he shall stand up, his kingdom shall be broken, and + shall be divided toward the four winds of heaven; and not to + his posterity, nor according to his dominion which he ruled: + for his kingdom shall be plucked up, even for others beside + those. + +27:011:005 And the king of the south shall be strong, and one of his + princes; and he shall be strong above him, and have dominion; + his dominion shall be a great dominion. + +27:011:006 And in the end of years they shall join themselves together; + for the king's daughter of the south shall come to the king of + the north to make an agreement: but she shall not retain the + power of the arm; neither shall he stand, nor his arm: but she + shall be given up, and they that brought her, and he that + begat her, and he that strengthened her in these times. + +27:011:007 But out of a branch of her roots shall one stand up in his + estate, which shall come with an army, and shall enter into + the fortress of the king of the north, and shall deal against + them, and shall prevail: + +27:011:008 And shall also carry captives into Egypt their gods, with + their princes, and with their precious vessels of silver and + of gold; and he shall continue more years than the king of the + north. + +27:011:009 So the king of the south shall come into his kingdom, and + shall return into his own land. + +27:011:010 But his sons shall be stirred up, and shall assemble a + multitude of great forces: and one shall certainly come, and + overflow, and pass through: then shall he return, and be + stirred up, even to his fortress. + +27:011:011 And the king of the south shall be moved with choler, and + shall come forth and fight with him, even with the king of the + north: and he shall set forth a great multitude; but the + multitude shall be given into his hand. + +27:011:012 And when he hath taken away the multitude, his heart shall be + lifted up; and he shall cast down many ten thousands: but he + shall not be strengthened by it. + +27:011:013 For the king of the north shall return, and shall set forth a + multitude greater than the former, and shall certainly come + after certain years with a great army and with much riches. + +27:011:014 And in those times there shall many stand up against the king + of the south: also the robbers of thy people shall exalt + themselves to establish the vision; but they shall fall. + +27:011:015 So the king of the north shall come, and cast up a mount, and + take the most fenced cities: and the arms of the south shall + not withstand, neither his chosen people, neither shall there + be any strength to withstand. + +27:011:016 But he that cometh against him shall do according to his own + will, and none shall stand before him: and he shall stand in + the glorious land, which by his hand shall be consumed. + +27:011:017 He shall also set his face to enter with the strength of his + whole kingdom, and upright ones with him; thus shall he do: + and he shall give him the daughter of women, corrupting her: + but she shall not stand on his side, neither be for him. + +27:011:018 After this shall he turn his face unto the isles, and shall + take many: but a prince for his own behalf shall cause the + reproach offered by him to cease; without his own reproach he + shall cause it to turn upon him. + +27:011:019 Then he shall turn his face toward the fort of his own land: + but he shall stumble and fall, and not be found. + +27:011:020 Then shall stand up in his estate a raiser of taxes in the + glory of the kingdom: but within few days he shall be + destroyed, neither in anger, nor in battle. + +27:011:021 And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they + shall not give the honour of the kingdom: but he shall come in + peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries. + +27:011:022 And with the arms of a flood shall they be overflown from + before him, and shall be broken; yea, also the prince of the + covenant. + +27:011:023 And after the league made with him he shall work deceitfully: + for he shall come up, and shall become strong with a small + people. + +27:011:024 He shall enter peaceably even upon the fattest places of the + province; and he shall do that which his fathers have not + done, nor his fathers' fathers; he shall scatter among them + the prey, and spoil, and riches: yea, and he shall forecast + his devices against the strong holds, even for a time. + +27:011:025 And he shall stir up his power and his courage against the + king of the south with a great army; and the king of the south + shall be stirred up to battle with a very great and mighty + army; but he shall not stand: for they shall forecast devices + against him. + +27:011:026 Yea, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy + him, and his army shall overflow: and many shall fall down + slain. + +27:011:027 And both of these kings' hearts shall be to do mischief, and + they shall speak lies at one table; but it shall not prosper: + for yet the end shall be at the time appointed. + +27:011:028 Then shall he return into his land with great riches; and his + heart shall be against the holy covenant; and he shall do + exploits, and return to his own land. + +27:011:029 At the time appointed he shall return, and come toward the + south; but it shall not be as the former, or as the latter. + +27:011:030 For the ships of Chittim shall come against him: therefore he + shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the + holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have + intelligence with them that forsake the holy covenant. + +27:011:031 And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the + sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily + sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that maketh + desolate. + +27:011:032 And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt + by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be + strong, and do exploits. + +27:011:033 And they that understand among the people shall instruct many: + yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, + and by spoil, many days. + +27:011:034 Now when they shall fall, they shall be holpen with a little + help: but many shall cleave to them with flatteries. + +27:011:035 And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and + to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: + because it is yet for a time appointed. + +27:011:036 And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall + exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall + speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall + prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is + determined shall be done. + +27:011:037 Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers, nor the desire + of women, nor regard any god: for he shall magnify himself + above all. + +27:011:038 But in his estate shall he honour the God of forces: and a god + whom his fathers knew not shall he honour with gold, and + silver, and with precious stones, and pleasant things. + +27:011:039 Thus shall he do in the most strong holds with a strange god, + whom he shall acknowledge and increase with glory: and he + shall cause them to rule over many, and shall divide the land + for gain. + +27:011:040 And at the time of the end shall the king of the south push at + him: and the king of the north shall come against him like a + whirlwind, with chariots, and with horsemen, and with many + ships; and he shall enter into the countries, and shall + overflow and pass over. + +27:011:041 He shall enter also into the glorious land, and many countries + shall be overthrown: but these shall escape out of his hand, + even Edom, and Moab, and the chief of the children of Ammon. + +27:011:042 He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries: and + the land of Egypt shall not escape. + +27:011:043 But he shall have power over the treasures of gold and of + silver, and over all the precious things of Egypt: and the + Libyans and the Ethiopians shall be at his steps. + +27:011:044 But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble + him: therefore he shall go forth with great fury to destroy, + and utterly to make away many. + +27:011:045 And he shall plant the tabernacles of his palace between the + seas in the glorious holy mountain; yet he shall come to his + end, and none shall help him. + +27:012:001 And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince + which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall + be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a + nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people + shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in + the book. + +27:012:002 And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall + awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and + everlasting contempt. + +27:012:003 And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the + firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the + stars for ever and ever. + +27:012:004 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even + to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and + knowledge shall be increased. + +27:012:005 Then I Daniel looked, and, behold, there stood other two, the + one on this side of the bank of the river, and the other on + that side of the bank of the river. + +27:012:006 And one said to the man clothed in linen, which was upon the + waters of the river, How long shall it be to the end of these + wonders? + +27:012:007 And I heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the + waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his + left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever + that it shall be for a time, times, and an half; and when he + shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy + people, all these things shall be finished. + +27:012:008 And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, + what shall be the end of these things? + +27:012:009 And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up + and sealed till the time of the end. + +27:012:010 Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the + wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall + understand; but the wise shall understand. + +27:012:011 And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken + away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there + shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days. + +27:012:012 Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three + hundred and five and thirty days. + +27:012:013 But go thou thy way till the end be: for thou shalt rest, and + stand in thy lot at the end of the days. + +Book 28 Hosea + +28:001:001 The word of the LORD that came unto Hosea, the son of Beeri, + in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of + Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of + Israel. + +28:001:002 The beginning of the word of the LORD by Hosea. And the LORD + said to Hosea, Go, take unto thee a wife of whoredoms and + children of whoredoms: for the land hath committed great + whoredom, departing from the LORD. + +28:001:003 So he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim; which + conceived, and bare him a son. + +28:001:004 And the LORD said unto him, Call his name Jezreel; for yet a + little while, and I will avenge the blood of Jezreel upon the + house of Jehu, and will cause to cease the kingdom of the + house of Israel. + +28:001:005 And it shall come to pass at that day, that I will break the + bow of Israel, in the valley of Jezreel. + +28:001:006 And she conceived again, and bare a daughter. And God said + unto him, Call her name Loruhamah: for I will no more have + mercy upon the house of Israel; but I will utterly take them + away. + +28:001:007 But I will have mercy upon the house of Judah, and will save + them by the LORD their God, and will not save them by bow, nor + by sword, nor by battle, by horses, nor by horsemen. + +28:001:008 Now when she had weaned Loruhamah, she conceived, and bare a + son. + +28:001:009 Then said God, Call his name Loammi: for ye are not my people, + and I will not be your God. + +28:001:010 Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand + of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it + shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto + them, Ye are not my people, there it shall be said unto them, + Ye are the sons of the living God. + +28:001:011 Then shall the children of Judah and the children of Israel be + gathered together, and appoint themselves one head, and they + shall come up out of the land: for great shall be the day of + Jezreel. + +28:002:001 Say ye unto your brethren, Ammi; and to your sisters, Ruhamah. + +28:002:002 Plead with your mother, plead: for she is not my wife, neither + am I her husband: let her therefore put away her whoredoms out + of her sight, and her adulteries from between her breasts; + +28:002:003 Lest I strip her naked, and set her as in the day that she was + born, and make her as a wilderness, and set her like a dry + land, and slay her with thirst. + +28:002:004 And I will not have mercy upon her children; for they be the + children of whoredoms. + +28:002:005 For their mother hath played the harlot: she that conceived + them hath done shamefully: for she said, I will go after my + lovers, that give me my bread and my water, my wool and my + flax, mine oil and my drink. + +28:002:006 Therefore, behold, I will hedge up thy way with thorns, and + make a wall, that she shall not find her paths. + +28:002:007 And she shall follow after her lovers, but she shall not + overtake them; and she shall seek them, but shall not find + them: then shall she say, I will go and return to my first + husband; for then was it better with me than now. + +28:002:008 For she did not know that I gave her corn, and wine, and oil, + and multiplied her silver and gold, which they prepared for + Baal. + +28:002:009 Therefore will I return, and take away my corn in the time + thereof, and my wine in the season thereof, and will recover + my wool and my flax given to cover her nakedness. + +28:002:010 And now will I discover her lewdness in the sight of her + lovers, and none shall deliver her out of mine hand. + +28:002:011 I will also cause all her mirth to cease, her feast days, her + new moons, and her sabbaths, and all her solemn feasts. + +28:002:012 And I will destroy her vines and her fig trees, whereof she + hath said, These are my rewards that my lovers have given me: + and I will make them a forest, and the beasts of the field + shall eat them. + +28:002:013 And I will visit upon her the days of Baalim, wherein she + burned incense to them, and she decked herself with her + earrings and her jewels, and she went after her lovers, and + forgat me, saith the LORD. + +28:002:014 Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the + wilderness, and speak comfortably unto her. + +28:002:015 And I will give her her vineyards from thence, and the valley + of Achor for a door of hope: and she shall sing there, as in + the days of her youth, and as in the day when she came up out + of the land of Egypt. + +28:002:016 And it shall be at that day, saith the LORD, that thou shalt + call me Ishi; and shalt call me no more Baali. + +28:002:017 For I will take away the names of Baalim out of her mouth, and + they shall no more be remembered by their name. + +28:002:018 And in that day will I make a covenant for them with the + beasts of the field and with the fowls of heaven, and with the + creeping things of the ground: and I will break the bow and + the sword and the battle out of the earth, and will make them + to lie down safely. + +28:002:019 And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth + thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in + lovingkindness, and in mercies. + +28:002:020 I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness: and thou + shalt know the LORD. + +28:002:021 And it shall come to pass in that day, I will hear, saith the + LORD, I will hear the heavens, and they shall hear the earth; + +28:002:022 And the earth shall hear the corn, and the wine, and the oil; + and they shall hear Jezreel. + +28:002:023 And I will sow her unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy + upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to them + which were not my people, Thou art my people; and they shall + say, Thou art my God. + +28:003:001 Then said the LORD unto me, Go yet, love a woman beloved of + her friend, yet an adulteress, according to the love of the + LORD toward the children of Israel, who look to other gods, + and love flagons of wine. + +28:003:002 So I bought her to me for fifteen pieces of silver, and for an + homer of barley, and an half homer of barley: + +28:003:003 And I said unto her, Thou shalt abide for me many days; thou + shalt not play the harlot, and thou shalt not be for another + man: so will I also be for thee. + +28:003:004 For the children of Israel shall abide many days without a + king, and without a prince, and without a sacrifice, and + without an image, and without an ephod, and without teraphim: + +28:003:005 Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the + LORD their God, and David their king; and shall fear the LORD + and his goodness in the latter days. + +28:004:001 Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Israel: for the LORD + hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because + there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the + land. + +28:004:002 By swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and + committing adultery, they break out, and blood toucheth blood. + +28:004:003 Therefore shall the land mourn, and every one that dwelleth + therein shall languish, with the beasts of the field, and with + the fowls of heaven; yea, the fishes of the sea also shall be + taken away. + +28:004:004 Yet let no man strive, nor reprove another: for thy people are + as they that strive with the priest. + +28:004:005 Therefore shalt thou fall in the day, and the prophet also + shall fall with thee in the night, and I will destroy thy + mother. + +28:004:006 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou + hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou + shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law + of thy God, I will also forget thy children. + +28:004:007 As they were increased, so they sinned against me: therefore + will I change their glory into shame. + +28:004:008 They eat up the sin of my people, and they set their heart on + their iniquity. + +28:004:009 And there shall be, like people, like priest: and I will + punish them for their ways, and reward them their doings. + +28:004:010 For they shall eat, and not have enough: they shall commit + whoredom, and shall not increase: because they have left off + to take heed to the LORD. + +28:004:011 Whoredom and wine and new wine take away the heart. + +28:004:012 My people ask counsel at their stocks, and their staff + declareth unto them: for the spirit of whoredoms hath caused + them to err, and they have gone a whoring from under their + God. + +28:004:013 They sacrifice upon the tops of the mountains, and burn + incense upon the hills, under oaks and poplars and elms, + because the shadow thereof is good: therefore your daughters + shall commit whoredom, and your spouses shall commit adultery. + +28:004:014 I will not punish your daughters when they commit whoredom, + nor your spouses when they commit adultery: for themselves are + separated with whores, and they sacrifice with harlots: + therefore the people that doth not understand shall fall. + +28:004:015 Though thou, Israel, play the harlot, yet let not Judah + offend; and come not ye unto Gilgal, neither go ye up to + Bethaven, nor swear, The LORD liveth. + +28:004:016 For Israel slideth back as a backsliding heifer: now the LORD + will feed them as a lamb in a large place. + +28:004:017 Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone. + +28:004:018 Their drink is sour: they have committed whoredom continually: + her rulers with shame do love, Give ye. + +28:004:019 The wind hath bound her up in her wings, and they shall be + ashamed because of their sacrifices. + +28:005:001 Hear ye this, O priests; and hearken, ye house of Israel; and + give ye ear, O house of the king; for judgment is toward you, + because ye have been a snare on Mizpah, and a net spread upon + Tabor. + +28:005:002 And the revolters are profound to make slaughter, though I + have been a rebuker of them all. + +28:005:003 I know Ephraim, and Israel is not hid from me: for now, O + Ephraim, thou committest whoredom, and Israel is defiled. + +28:005:004 They will not frame their doings to turn unto their God: for + the spirit of whoredoms is in the midst of them, and they have + not known the LORD. + +28:005:005 And the pride of Israel doth testify to his face: therefore + shall Israel and Ephraim fall in their iniquity: Judah also + shall fall with them. + +28:005:006 They shall go with their flocks and with their herds to seek + the LORD; but they shall not find him; he hath withdrawn + himself from them. + +28:005:007 They have dealt treacherously against the LORD: for they have + begotten strange children: now shall a month devour them with + their portions. + +28:005:008 Blow ye the cornet in Gibeah, and the trumpet in Ramah: cry + aloud at Bethaven, after thee, O Benjamin. + +28:005:009 Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke: among the + tribes of Israel have I made known that which shall surely be. + +28:005:010 The princes of Judah were like them that remove the bound: + therefore I will pour out my wrath upon them like water. + +28:005:011 Ephraim is oppressed and broken in judgment, because he + willingly walked after the commandment. + +28:005:012 Therefore will I be unto Ephraim as a moth, and to the house + of Judah as rottenness. + +28:005:013 When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah saw his wound, then + went Ephraim to the Assyrian, and sent to king Jareb: yet + could he not heal you, nor cure you of your wound. + +28:005:014 For I will be unto Ephraim as a lion, and as a young lion to + the house of Judah: I, even I, will tear and go away; I will + take away, and none shall rescue him. + +28:005:015 I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their + offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek + me early. + +28:006:001 Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and + he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up. + +28:006:002 After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will + raise us up, and we shall live in his sight. + +28:006:003 Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his + going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto + us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth. + +28:006:004 O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Judah, what shall I do + unto thee? for your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the + early dew it goeth away. + +28:006:005 Therefore have I hewed them by the prophets; I have slain them + by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments are as the light + that goeth forth. + +28:006:006 For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of + God more than burnt offerings. + +28:006:007 But they like men have transgressed the covenant: there have + they dealt treacherously against me. + +28:006:008 Gilead is a city of them that work iniquity, and is polluted + with blood. + +28:006:009 And as troops of robbers wait for a man, so the company of + priests murder in the way by consent: for they commit + lewdness. + +28:006:010 I have seen an horrible thing in the house of Israel: there is + the whoredom of Ephraim, Israel is defiled. + +28:006:011 Also, O Judah, he hath set an harvest for thee, when I + returned the captivity of my people. + +28:007:001 When I would have healed Israel, then the iniquity of Ephraim + was discovered, and the wickedness of Samaria: for they commit + falsehood; and the thief cometh in, and the troop of robbers + spoileth without. + +28:007:002 And they consider not in their hearts that I remember all + their wickedness: now their own doings have beset them about; + they are before my face. + +28:007:003 They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes + with their lies. + +28:007:004 They are all adulterers, as an oven heated by the baker, who + ceaseth from raising after he hath kneaded the dough, until it + be leavened. + +28:007:005 In the day of our king the princes have made him sick with + bottles of wine; he stretched out his hand with scorners. + +28:007:006 For they have made ready their heart like an oven, whiles they + lie in wait: their baker sleepeth all the night; in the + morning it burneth as a flaming fire. + +28:007:007 They are all hot as an oven, and have devoured their judges; + all their kings are fallen: there is none among them that + calleth unto me. + +28:007:008 Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a + cake not turned. + +28:007:009 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: + yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth + not. + +28:007:010 And the pride of Israel testifieth to his face: and they do + not return to the LORD their God, nor seek him for all this. + +28:007:011 Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart: they call to + Egypt, they go to Assyria. + +28:007:012 When they shall go, I will spread my net upon them; I will + bring them down as the fowls of the heaven; I will chastise + them, as their congregation hath heard. + +28:007:013 Woe unto them! for they have fled from me: destruction unto + them! because they have transgressed against me: though I have + redeemed them, yet they have spoken lies against me. + +28:007:014 And they have not cried unto me with their heart, when they + howled upon their beds: they assemble themselves for corn and + wine, and they rebel against me. + +28:007:015 Though I have bound and strengthened their arms, yet do they + imagine mischief against me. + +28:007:016 They return, but not to the most High: they are like a + deceitful bow: their princes shall fall by the sword for the + rage of their tongue: this shall be their derision in the land + of Egypt. + +28:008:001 Set the trumpet to thy mouth. He shall come as an eagle + against the house of the LORD, because they have transgressed + my covenant, and trespassed against my law. + +28:008:002 Israel shall cry unto me, My God, we know thee. + +28:008:003 Israel hath cast off the thing that is good: the enemy shall + pursue him. + +28:008:004 They have set up kings, but not by me: they have made princes, + and I knew it not: of their silver and their gold have they + made them idols, that they may be cut off. + +28:008:005 Thy calf, O Samaria, hath cast thee off; mine anger is kindled + against them: how long will it be ere they attain to + innocency? + +28:008:006 For from Israel was it also: the workman made it; therefore it + is not God: but the calf of Samaria shall be broken in pieces. + +28:008:007 For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the + whirlwind: it hath no stalk; the bud shall yield no meal: if + so be it yield, the strangers shall swallow it up. + +28:008:008 Israel is swallowed up: now shall they be among the Gentiles + as a vessel wherein is no pleasure. + +28:008:009 For they are gone up to Assyria, a wild ass alone by himself: + Ephraim hath hired lovers. + +28:008:010 Yea, though they have hired among the nations, now will I + gather them, and they shall sorrow a little for the burden of + the king of princes. + +28:008:011 Because Ephraim hath made many altars to sin, altars shall be + unto him to sin. + +28:008:012 I have written to him the great things of my law, but they + were counted as a strange thing. + +28:008:013 They sacrifice flesh for the sacrifices of mine offerings, and + eat it; but the LORD accepteth them not; now will he remember + their iniquity, and visit their sins: they shall return to + Egypt. + +28:008:014 For Israel hath forgotten his Maker, and buildeth temples; and + Judah hath multiplied fenced cities: but I will send a fire + upon his cities, and it shall devour the palaces thereof. + +28:009:001 Rejoice not, O Israel, for joy, as other people: for thou hast + gone a whoring from thy God, thou hast loved a reward upon + every cornfloor. + +28:009:002 The floor and the winepress shall not feed them, and the new + wine shall fail in her. + +28:009:003 They shall not dwell in the LORD's land; but Ephraim shall + return to Egypt, and they shall eat unclean things in Assyria. + +28:009:004 They shall not offer wine offerings to the LORD, neither shall + they be pleasing unto him: their sacrifices shall be unto them + as the bread of mourners; all that eat thereof shall be + polluted: for their bread for their soul shall not come into + the house of the LORD. + +28:009:005 What will ye do in the solemn day, and in the day of the feast + of the LORD? + +28:009:006 For, lo, they are gone because of destruction: Egypt shall + gather them up, Memphis shall bury them: the pleasant places + for their silver, nettles shall possess them: thorns shall be + in their tabernacles. + +28:009:007 The days of visitation are come, the days of recompence are + come; Israel shall know it: the prophet is a fool, the + spiritual man is mad, for the multitude of thine iniquity, and + the great hatred. + +28:009:008 The watchman of Ephraim was with my God: but the prophet is a + snare of a fowler in all his ways, and hatred in the house of + his God. + +28:009:009 They have deeply corrupted themselves, as in the days of + Gibeah: therefore he will remember their iniquity, he will + visit their sins. + +28:009:010 I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness; I saw your + fathers as the firstripe in the fig tree at her first time: + but they went to Baalpeor, and separated themselves unto that + shame; and their abominations were according as they loved. + +28:009:011 As for Ephraim, their glory shall fly away like a bird, from + the birth, and from the womb, and from the conception. + +28:009:012 Though they bring up their children, yet will I bereave them, + that there shall not be a man left: yea, woe also to them when + I depart from them! + +28:009:013 Ephraim, as I saw Tyrus, is planted in a pleasant place: but + Ephraim shall bring forth his children to the murderer. + +28:009:014 Give them, O LORD: what wilt thou give? give them a + miscarrying womb and dry breasts. + +28:009:015 All their wickedness is in Gilgal: for there I hated them: for + the wickedness of their doings I will drive them out of mine + house, I will love them no more: all their princes are + revolters. + +28:009:016 Ephraim is smitten, their root is dried up, they shall bear no + fruit: yea, though they bring forth, yet will I slay even the + beloved fruit of their womb. + +28:009:017 My God will cast them away, because they did not hearken unto + him: and they shall be wanderers among the nations. + +28:010:001 Israel is an empty vine, he bringeth forth fruit unto himself: + according to the multitude of his fruit he hath increased the + altars; according to the goodness of his land they have made + goodly images. + +28:010:002 Their heart is divided; now shall they be found faulty: he + shall break down their altars, he shall spoil their images. + +28:010:003 For now they shall say, We have no king, because we feared not + the LORD; what then should a king do to us? + +28:010:004 They have spoken words, swearing falsely in making a covenant: + thus judgment springeth up as hemlock in the furrows of the + field. + +28:010:005 The inhabitants of Samaria shall fear because of the calves of + Bethaven: for the people thereof shall mourn over it, and the + priests thereof that rejoiced on it, for the glory thereof, + because it is departed from it. + +28:010:006 It shall be also carried unto Assyria for a present to king + Jareb: Ephraim shall receive shame, and Israel shall be + ashamed of his own counsel. + +28:010:007 As for Samaria, her king is cut off as the foam upon the + water. + +28:010:008 The high places also of Aven, the sin of Israel, shall be + destroyed: the thorn and the thistle shall come up on their + altars; and they shall say to the mountains, Cover us; and to + the hills, Fall on us. + +28:010:009 O Israel, thou hast sinned from the days of Gibeah: there they + stood: the battle in Gibeah against the children of iniquity + did not overtake them. + +28:010:010 It is in my desire that I should chastise them; and the people + shall be gathered against them, when they shall bind + themselves in their two furrows. + +28:010:011 And Ephraim is as an heifer that is taught, and loveth to + tread out the corn; but I passed over upon her fair neck: I + will make Ephraim to ride; Judah shall plow, and Jacob shall + break his clods. + +28:010:012 Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up + your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he + come and rain righteousness upon you. + +28:010:013 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. + +28:010:014 Therefore shall a tumult arise among thy people, and all thy + fortresses shall be spoiled, as Shalman spoiled Betharbel in + the day of battle: the mother was dashed in pieces upon her + children. + +28:010:015 So shall Bethel do unto you because of your great wickedness: + in a morning shall the king of Israel utterly be cut off. + +28:011:001 When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son + out of Egypt. + +28:011:002 As they called them, so they went from them: they sacrificed + unto Baalim, and burned incense to graven images. + +28:011:003 I taught Ephraim also to go, taking them by their arms; but + they knew not that I healed them. + +28:011:004 I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love: and I was + to them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws, and I + laid meat unto them. + +28:011:005 He shall not return into the land of Egypt, and the Assyrian + shall be his king, because they refused to return. + +28:011:006 And the sword shall abide on his cities, and shall consume his + branches, and devour them, because of their own counsels. + +28:011:007 And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they + called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him. + +28:011:008 How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, + Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee + as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are + kindled together. + +28:011:009 I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not + return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man; the Holy + One in the midst of thee: and I will not enter into the city. + +28:011:010 They shall walk after the LORD: he shall roar like a lion: + when he shall roar, then the children shall tremble from the + west. + +28:011:011 They shall tremble as a bird out of Egypt, and as a dove out + of the land of Assyria: and I will place them in their houses, + saith the LORD. + +28:011:012 Ephraim compasseth me about with lies, and the house of Israel + with deceit: but Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful + with the saints. + +28:012:001 Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he + daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a + covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt. + +28:012:002 The LORD hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish + Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he + recompense him. + +28:012:003 He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his + strength he had power with God: + +28:012:004 Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and + made supplication unto him: he found him in Bethel, and there + he spake with us; + +28:012:005 Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial. + +28:012:006 Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgment and + wait on thy God continually. + +28:012:007 He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he + loveth to oppress. + +28:012:008 And Ephraim said, Yet I am become rich, I have found me out + substance: in all my labours they shall find none iniquity in + me that were sin. + +28:012:009 And I that am the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt will yet + make thee to dwell in tabernacles, as in the days of the + solemn feast. + +28:012:010 I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied + visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the + prophets. + +28:012:011 Is there iniquity in Gilead? surely they are vanity: they + sacrifice bullocks in Gilgal; yea, their altars are as heaps + in the furrows of the fields. + +28:012:012 And Jacob fled into the country of Syria, and Israel served + for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep. + +28:012:013 And by a prophet the LORD brought Israel out of Egypt, and by + a prophet was he preserved. + +28:012:014 Ephraim provoked him to anger most bitterly: therefore shall + he leave his blood upon him, and his reproach shall his LORD + return unto him. + +28:013:001 When Ephraim spake trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; + but when he offended in Baal, he died. + +28:013:002 And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten + images of their silver, and idols according to their own + understanding, all of it the work of the craftsmen: they say + of them, Let the men that sacrifice kiss the calves. + +28:013:003 Therefore they shall be as the morning cloud and as the early + dew that passeth away, as the chaff that is driven with the + whirlwind out of the floor, and as the smoke out of the + chimney. + +28:013:004 Yet I am the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt, and thou + shalt know no god but me: for there is no saviour beside me. + +28:013:005 I did know thee in the wilderness, in the land of great + drought. + +28:013:006 According to their pasture, so were they filled; they were + filled, and their heart was exalted; therefore have they + forgotten me. + +28:013:007 Therefore I will be unto them as a lion: as a leopard by the + way will I observe them: + +28:013:008 I will meet them as a bear that is bereaved of her whelps, and + will rend the caul of their heart, and there will I devour + them like a lion: the wild beast shall tear them. + +28:013:009 O Israel, thou hast destroyed thyself; but in me is thine + help. + +28:013:010 I will be thy king: where is any other that may save thee in + all thy cities? and thy judges of whom thou saidst, Give me a + king and princes? + +28:013:011 I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took him away in my + wrath. + +28:013:012 The iniquity of Ephraim is bound up; his sin is hid. + +28:013:013 The sorrows of a travailing woman shall come upon him: he is + an unwise son; for he should not stay long in the place of the + breaking forth of children. + +28:013:014 I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem + them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I + will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine + eyes. + +28:013:015 Though he be fruitful among his brethren, an east wind shall + come, the wind of the LORD shall come up from the wilderness, + and his spring shall become dry, and his fountain shall be + dried up: he shall spoil the treasure of all pleasant vessels. + +28:013:016 Samaria shall become desolate; for she hath rebelled against + her God: they shall fall by the sword: their infants shall be + dashed in pieces, and their women with child shall be ripped + up. + +28:014:001 O israel, return unto the LORD thy God; for thou hast fallen + by thine iniquity. + +28:014:002 Take with you words, and turn to the LORD: say unto him, Take + away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we + render the calves of our lips. + +28:014:003 Asshur shall not save us; we will not ride upon horses: + neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, Ye are + our gods: for in thee the fatherless findeth mercy. + +28:014:004 I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for + mine anger is turned away from him. + +28:014:005 I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, + and cast forth his roots as Lebanon. + +28:014:006 His branches shall spread, and his beauty shall be as the + olive tree, and his smell as Lebanon. + +28:014:007 They that dwell under his shadow shall return; they shall + revive as the corn, and grow as the vine: the scent thereof + shall be as the wine of Lebanon. + +28:014:008 Ephraim shall say, What have I to do any more with idols? I + have heard him, and observed him: I am like a green fir tree. + From me is thy fruit found. + +28:014:009 Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, + and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, + and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall + fall therein. + +Book 29 Joel + +29:001:001 The word of the LORD that came to Joel the son of Pethuel. + +29:001:002 Hear this, ye old men, and give ear, all ye inhabitants of the + land. Hath this been in your days, or even in the days of your + fathers? + +29:001:003 Tell ye your children of it, and let your children tell their + children, and their children another generation. + +29:001:004 That which the palmerworm hath left hath the locust eaten; and + that which the locust hath left hath the cankerworm eaten; and + that which the cankerworm hath left hath the caterpiller + eaten. + +29:001:005 Awake, ye drunkards, and weep; and howl, all ye drinkers of + wine, because of the new wine; for it is cut off from your + mouth. + +29:001:006 For a nation is come up upon my land, strong, and without + number, whose teeth are the teeth of a lion, and he hath the + cheek teeth of a great lion. + +29:001:007 He hath laid my vine waste, and barked my fig tree: he hath + made it clean bare, and cast it away; the branches thereof are + made white. + +29:001:008 Lament like a virgin girded with sackcloth for the husband of + her youth. + +29:001:009 The meat offering and the drink offering is cut off from the + house of the LORD; the priests, the LORD's ministers, mourn. + +29:001:010 The field is wasted, the land mourneth; for the corn is + wasted: the new wine is dried up, the oil languisheth. + +29:001:011 Be ye ashamed, O ye husbandmen; howl, O ye vinedressers, for + the wheat and for the barley; because the harvest of the field + is perished. + +29:001:012 The vine is dried up, and the fig tree languisheth; the + pomegranate tree, the palm tree also, and the apple tree, even + all the trees of the field, are withered: because joy is + withered away from the sons of men. + +29:001:013 Gird yourselves, and lament, ye priests: howl, ye ministers of + the altar: come, lie all night in sackcloth, ye ministers of + my God: for the meat offering and the drink offering is + withholden from the house of your God. + +29:001:014 Sanctify ye a fast, call a solemn assembly, gather the elders + and all the inhabitants of the land into the house of the LORD + your God, and cry unto the LORD, + +29:001:015 Alas for the day! for the day of the LORD is at hand, and as a + destruction from the Almighty shall it come. + +29:001:016 Is not the meat cut off before our eyes, yea, joy and gladness + from the house of our God? + +29:001:017 The seed is rotten under their clods, the garners are laid + desolate, the barns are broken down; for the corn is withered. + +29:001:018 How do the beasts groan! the herds of cattle are perplexed, + because they have no pasture; yea, the flocks of sheep are + made desolate. + +29:001:019 O LORD, to thee will I cry: for the fire hath devoured the + pastures of the wilderness, and the flame hath burned all the + trees of the field. + +29:001:020 The beasts of the field cry also unto thee: for the rivers of + waters are dried up, and the fire hath devoured the pastures + of the wilderness. + +29:002:001 Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy + mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the + day of the LORD cometh, for it is nigh at hand; + +29:002:002 A day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of + thick darkness, as the morning spread upon the mountains: a + great people and a strong; there hath not been ever the like, + neither shall be any more after it, even to the years of many + generations. + +29:002:003 A fire devoureth before them; and behind them a flame burneth: + the land is as the garden of Eden before them, and behind them + a desolate wilderness; yea, and nothing shall escape them. + +29:002:004 The appearance of them is as the appearance of horses; and as + horsemen, so shall they run. + +29:002:005 Like the noise of chariots on the tops of mountains shall they + leap, like the noise of a flame of fire that devoureth the + stubble, as a strong people set in battle array. + +29:002:006 Before their face the people shall be much pained: all faces + shall gather blackness. + +29:002:007 They shall run like mighty men; they shall climb the wall like + men of war; and they shall march every one on his ways, and + they shall not break their ranks: + +29:002:008 Neither shall one thrust another; they shall walk every one in + his path: and when they fall upon the sword, they shall not be + wounded. + +29:002:009 They shall run to and fro in the city; they shall run upon the + wall, they shall climb up upon the houses; they shall enter in + at the windows like a thief. + +29:002:010 The earth shall quake before them; the heavens shall tremble: + the sun and the moon shall be dark, and the stars shall + withdraw their shining: + +29:002:011 And the LORD shall utter his voice before his army: for his + camp is very great: for he is strong that executeth his word: + for the day of the LORD is great and very terrible; and who + can abide it? + +29:002:012 Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with + all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with + mourning: + +29:002:013 And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the + LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, + and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. + +29:002:014 Who knoweth if he will return and repent, and leave a blessing + behind him; even a meat offering and a drink offering unto the + LORD your God? + +29:002:015 Blow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn + assembly: + +29:002:016 Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the + elders, gather the children, and those that suck the breasts: + let the bridegroom go forth of his chamber, and the bride out + of her closet. + +29:002:017 Let the priests, the ministers of the LORD, weep between the + porch and the altar, and let them say, Spare thy people, O + LORD, and give not thine heritage to reproach, that the + heathen should rule over them: wherefore should they say among + the people, Where is their God? + +29:002:018 Then will the LORD be jealous for his land, and pity his + people. + +29:002:019 Yea, the LORD will answer and say unto his people, Behold, I + will send you corn, and wine, and oil, and ye shall be + satisfied therewith: and I will no more make you a reproach + among the heathen: + +29:002:020 But I will remove far off from you the northern army, and will + drive him into a land barren and desolate, with his face + toward the east sea, and his hinder part toward the utmost + sea, and his stink shall come up, and his ill savour shall + come up, because he hath done great things. + +29:002:021 Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do + great things. + +29:002:022 Be not afraid, ye beasts of the field: for the pastures of the + wilderness do spring, for the tree beareth her fruit, the fig + tree and the vine do yield their strength. + +29:002:023 Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD + your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, + and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former + rain, and the latter rain in the first month. + +29:002:024 And the floors shall be full of wheat, and the vats shall + overflow with wine and oil. + +29:002:025 And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath + eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the + palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you. + +29:002:026 And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the + name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with + you: and my people shall never be ashamed. + +29:002:027 And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I + am the LORD your God, and none else: and my people shall never + be ashamed. + +29:002:028 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my + spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall + prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men + shall see visions: + +29:002:029 And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those + days will I pour out my spirit. + +29:002:030 And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, + blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke. + +29:002:031 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into + blood, before the great and terrible day of the LORD come. + +29:002:032 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the + name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in + Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in + the remnant whom the LORD shall call. + +29:003:001 For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall + bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, + +29:003:002 I will also gather all nations, and will bring them down into + the valley of Jehoshaphat, and will plead with them there for + my people and for my heritage Israel, whom they have scattered + among the nations, and parted my land. + +29:003:003 And they have cast lots for my people; and have given a boy + for an harlot, and sold a girl for wine, that they might + drink. + +29:003:004 Yea, and what have ye to do with me, O Tyre, and Zidon, and + all the coasts of Palestine? will ye render me a recompence? + and if ye recompense me, swiftly and speedily will I return + your recompence upon your own head; + +29:003:005 Because ye have taken my silver and my gold, and have carried + into your temples my goodly pleasant things: + +29:003:006 The children also of Judah and the children of Jerusalem have + ye sold unto the Grecians, that ye might remove them far from + their border. + +29:003:007 Behold, I will raise them out of the place whither ye have + sold them, and will return your recompence upon your own head: + +29:003:008 And I will sell your sons and your daughters into the hand of + the children of Judah, and they shall sell them to the + Sabeans, to a people far off: for the LORD hath spoken it. + +29:003:009 Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the + mighty men, let all the men of war draw near; let them come + up: + +29:003:010 Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruninghooks into + spears: let the weak say, I am strong. + +29:003:011 Assemble yourselves, and come, all ye heathen, and gather + yourselves together round about: thither cause thy mighty ones + to come down, O LORD. + +29:003:012 Let the heathen be wakened, and come up to the valley of + Jehoshaphat: for there will I sit to judge all the heathen + round about. + +29:003:013 Put ye in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe: come, get you + down; for the press is full, the fats overflow; for their + wickedness is great. + +29:003:014 Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day + of the LORD is near in the valley of decision. + +29:003:015 The sun and the moon shall be darkened, and the stars shall + withdraw their shining. + +29:003:016 The LORD also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from + Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but the + LORD will be the hope of his people, and the strength of the + children of Israel. + +29:003:017 So shall ye know that I am the LORD your God dwelling in Zion, + my holy mountain: then shall Jerusalem be holy, and there + shall no strangers pass through her any more. + +29:003:018 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the mountains + shall drop down new wine, and the hills shall flow with milk, + and all the rivers of Judah shall flow with waters, and a + fountain shall come forth out of the house of the LORD, and + shall water the valley of Shittim. + +29:003:019 Egypt shall be a desolation, and Edom shall be a desolate + wilderness, for the violence against the children of Judah, + because they have shed innocent blood in their land. + +29:003:020 But Judah shall dwell for ever, and Jerusalem from generation + to generation. + +29:003:021 For I will cleanse their blood that I have not cleansed: for + the LORD dwelleth in Zion. + +Book 30 Amos + +30:001:001 The words of Amos, who was among the herdmen of Tekoa, which + he saw concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, + and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel, + two years before the earthquake. + +30:001:002 And he said, The LORD will roar from Zion, and utter his voice + from Jerusalem; and the habitations of the shepherds shall + mourn, and the top of Carmel shall wither. + +30:001:003 Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Damascus, and + for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because + they have threshed Gilead with threshing instruments of iron: + +30:001:004 But I will send a fire into the house of Hazael, which shall + devour the palaces of Benhadad. + +30:001:005 I will break also the bar of Damascus, and cut off the + inhabitant from the plain of Aven, and him that holdeth the + sceptre from the house of Eden: and the people of Syria shall + go into captivity unto Kir, saith the LORD. + +30:001:006 Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Gaza, and for + four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because + they carried away captive the whole captivity, to deliver them + up to Edom: + +30:001:007 But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, which shall devour + the palaces thereof: + +30:001:008 And I will cut off the inhabitant from Ashdod, and him that + holdeth the sceptre from Ashkelon, and I will turn mine hand + against Ekron: and the remnant of the Philistines shall + perish, saith the Lord GOD. + +30:001:009 Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Tyrus, and + for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because + they delivered up the whole captivity to Edom, and remembered + not the brotherly covenant: + +30:001:010 But I will send a fire on the wall of Tyrus, which shall + devour the palaces thereof. + +30:001:011 Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Edom, and for + four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because he + did pursue his brother with the sword, and did cast off all + pity, and his anger did tear perpetually, and he kept his + wrath for ever: + +30:001:012 But I will send a fire upon Teman, which shall devour the + palaces of Bozrah. + +30:001:013 Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of the children + of Ammon, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment + thereof; because they have ripped up the women with child of + Gilead, that they might enlarge their border: + +30:001:014 But I will kindle a fire in the wall of Rabbah, and it shall + devour the palaces thereof, with shouting in the day of + battle, with a tempest in the day of the whirlwind: + +30:001:015 And their king shall go into captivity, he and his princes + together, saith the LORD. + +30:002:001 Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Moab, and for + four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because he + burned the bones of the king of Edom into lime: + +30:002:002 But I will send a fire upon Moab, and it shall devour the + palaces of Kirioth: and Moab shall die with tumult, with + shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet: + +30:002:003 And I will cut off the judge from the midst thereof, and will + slay all the princes thereof with him, saith the LORD. + +30:002:004 Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Judah, and + for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because + they have despised the law of the LORD, and have not kept his + commandments, and their lies caused them to err, after the + which their fathers have walked: + +30:002:005 But I will send a fire upon Judah, and it shall devour the + palaces of Jerusalem. + +30:002:006 Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Israel, and + for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because + they sold the righteous for silver, and the poor for a pair of + shoes; + +30:002:007 That pant after the dust of the earth on the head of the poor, + and turn aside the way of the meek: and a man and his father + will go in unto the same maid, to profane my holy name: + +30:002:008 And they lay themselves down upon clothes laid to pledge by + every altar, and they drink the wine of the condemned in the + house of their god. + +30:002:009 Yet destroyed I the Amorite before them, whose height was like + the height of the cedars, and he was strong as the oaks; yet I + destroyed his fruit from above, and his roots from beneath. + +30:002:010 Also I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and led you + forty years through the wilderness, to possess the land of the + Amorite. + +30:002:011 And I raised up of your sons for prophets, and of your young + men for Nazarites. Is it not even thus, O ye children of + Israel? saith the LORD. + +30:002:012 But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the + prophets, saying, Prophesy not. + +30:002:013 Behold, I am pressed under you, as a cart is pressed that is + full of sheaves. + +30:002:014 Therefore the flight shall perish from the swift, and the + strong shall not strengthen his force, neither shall the + mighty deliver himself: + +30:002:015 Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is + swift of foot shall not deliver himself: neither shall he that + rideth the horse deliver himself. + +30:002:016 And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away + naked in that day, saith the LORD. + +30:003:001 Hear this word that the LORD hath spoken against you, O + children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought + up from the land of Egypt, saying, + +30:003:002 You only have I known of all the families of the earth: + therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities. + +30:003:003 Can two walk together, except they be agreed? + +30:003:004 Will a lion roar in the forest, when he hath no prey? will a + young lion cry out of his den, if he have taken nothing? + +30:003:005 Can a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, where no gin is for + him? shall one take up a snare from the earth, and have taken + nothing at all? + +30:003:006 Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be + afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not + done it? + +30:003:007 Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his + secret unto his servants the prophets. + +30:003:008 The lion hath roared, who will not fear? the Lord GOD hath + spoken, who can but prophesy? + +30:003:009 Publish in the palaces at Ashdod, and in the palaces in the + land of Egypt, and say, Assemble yourselves upon the mountains + of Samaria, and behold the great tumults in the midst thereof, + and the oppressed in the midst thereof. + +30:003:010 For they know not to do right, saith the LORD, who store up + violence and robbery in their palaces. + +30:003:011 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; An adversary there shall be + even round about the land; and he shall bring down thy + strength from thee, and thy palaces shall be spoiled. + +30:003:012 Thus saith the LORD; As the shepherd taketh out of the mouth + of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear; so shall the + children of Israel be taken out that dwell in Samaria in the + corner of a bed, and in Damascus in a couch. + +30:003:013 Hear ye, and testify in the house of Jacob, saith the Lord + GOD, the God of hosts, + +30:003:014 That in the day that I shall visit the transgressions of + Israel upon him I will also visit the altars of Bethel: and + the horns of the altar shall be cut off, and fall to the + ground. + +30:003:015 And I will smite the winter house with the summer house; and + the houses of ivory shall perish, and the great houses shall + have an end, saith the LORD. + +30:004:001 Hear this word, ye kine of Bashan, that are in the mountain of + Samaria, which oppress the poor, which crush the needy, which + say to their masters, Bring, and let us drink. + +30:004:002 The Lord GOD hath sworn by his holiness, that, lo, the days + shall come upon you, that he will take you away with hooks, + and your posterity with fishhooks. + +30:004:003 And ye shall go out at the breaches, every cow at that which + is before her; and ye shall cast them into the palace, saith + the LORD. + +30:004:004 Come to Bethel, and transgress; at Gilgal multiply + transgression; and bring your sacrifices every morning, and + your tithes after three years: + +30:004:005 And offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving with leaven, and + proclaim and publish the free offerings: for this liketh you, + O ye children of Israel, saith the Lord GOD. + +30:004:006 And I also have given you cleanness of teeth in all your + cities, and want of bread in all your places: yet have ye not + returned unto me, saith the LORD. + +30:004:007 And also I have withholden the rain from you, when there were + yet three months to the harvest: and I caused it to rain upon + one city, and caused it not to rain upon another city: one + piece was rained upon, and the piece whereupon it rained not + withered. + +30:004:008 So two or three cities wandered unto one city, to drink water; + but they were not satisfied: yet have ye not returned unto me, + saith the LORD. + +30:004:009 I have smitten you with blasting and mildew: when your gardens + and your vineyards and your fig trees and your olive trees + increased, the palmerworm devoured them: yet have ye not + returned unto me, saith the LORD. + +30:004:010 I have sent among you the pestilence after the manner of + Egypt: your young men have I slain with the sword, and have + taken away your horses; and I have made the stink of your + camps to come up unto your nostrils: yet have ye not returned + unto me, saith the LORD. + +30:004:011 I have overthrown some of you, as God overthrew Sodom and + Gomorrah, and ye were as a firebrand plucked out of the + burning: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the LORD. + +30:004:012 Therefore thus will I do unto thee, O Israel: and because I + will do this unto thee, prepare to meet thy God, O Israel. + +30:004:013 For, lo, he that formeth the mountains, and createth the wind, + and declareth unto man what is his thought, that maketh the + morning darkness, and treadeth upon the high places of the + earth, The LORD, The God of hosts, is his name. + +30:005:001 Hear ye this word which I take up against you, even a + lamentation, O house of Israel. + +30:005:002 The virgin of Israel is fallen; she shall no more rise: she is + forsaken upon her land; there is none to raise her up. + +30:005:003 For thus saith the Lord GOD; The city that went out by a + thousand shall leave an hundred, and that which went forth by + an hundred shall leave ten, to the house of Israel. + +30:005:004 For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, + and ye shall live: + +30:005:005 But seek not Bethel, nor enter into Gilgal, and pass not to + Beersheba: for Gilgal shall surely go into captivity, and + Bethel shall come to nought. + +30:005:006 Seek the LORD, and ye shall live; lest he break out like fire + in the house of Joseph, and devour it, and there be none to + quench it in Bethel. + +30:005:007 Ye who turn judgment to wormwood, and leave off righteousness + in the earth, + +30:005:008 Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth + the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark + with night: that calleth for the waters of the sea, and + poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The LORD is his + name: + +30:005:009 That strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong, so that the + spoiled shall come against the fortress. + +30:005:010 They hate him that rebuketh in the gate, and they abhor him + that speaketh uprightly. + +30:005:011 Forasmuch therefore as your treading is upon the poor, and ye + take from him burdens of wheat: ye have built houses of hewn + stone, but ye shall not dwell in them; ye have planted + pleasant vineyards, but ye shall not drink wine of them. + +30:005:012 For I know your manifold transgressions and your mighty sins: + they afflict the just, they take a bribe, and they turn aside + the poor in the gate from their right. + +30:005:013 Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it + is an evil time. + +30:005:014 Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: and so the LORD, + the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken. + +30:005:015 Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in + the gate: it may be that the LORD God of hosts will be + gracious unto the remnant of Joseph. + +30:005:016 Therefore the LORD, the God of hosts, the LORD, saith thus; + Wailing shall be in all streets; and they shall say in all the + highways, Alas! alas! and they shall call the husbandman to + mourning, and such as are skilful of lamentation to wailing. + +30:005:017 And in all vineyards shall be wailing: for I will pass through + thee, saith the LORD. + +30:005:018 Woe unto you that desire the day of the LORD! to what end is + it for you? the day of the LORD is darkness, and not light. + +30:005:019 As if a man did flee from a lion, and a bear met him; or went + into the house, and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent + bit him. + +30:005:020 Shall not the day of the LORD be darkness, and not light? even + very dark, and no brightness in it? + +30:005:021 I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in + your solemn assemblies. + +30:005:022 Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I + will not accept them: neither will I regard the peace + offerings of your fat beasts. + +30:005:023 Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not + hear the melody of thy viols. + +30:005:024 But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a + mighty stream. + +30:005:025 Have ye offered unto me sacrifices and offerings in the + wilderness forty years, O house of Israel? + +30:005:026 But ye have borne the tabernacle of your Moloch and Chiun your + images, the star of your god, which ye made to yourselves. + +30:005:027 Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond + Damascus, saith the LORD, whose name is The God of hosts. + +30:006:001 Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the + mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to + whom the house of Israel came! + +30:006:002 Pass ye unto Calneh, and see; and from thence go ye to Hamath + the great: then go down to Gath of the Philistines: be they + better than these kingdoms? or their border greater than your + border? + +30:006:003 Ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of + violence to come near; + +30:006:004 That lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their + couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves + out of the midst of the stall; + +30:006:005 That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves + instruments of musick, like David; + +30:006:006 That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief + ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of + Joseph. + +30:006:007 Therefore now shall they go captive with the first that go + captive, and the banquet of them that stretched themselves + shall be removed. + +30:006:008 The Lord GOD hath sworn by himself, saith the LORD the God of + hosts, I abhor the excellency of Jacob, and hate his palaces: + therefore will I deliver up the city with all that is therein. + +30:006:009 And it shall come to pass, if there remain ten men in one + house, that they shall die. + +30:006:010 And a man's uncle shall take him up, and he that burneth him, + to bring out the bones out of the house, and shall say unto + him that is by the sides of the house, Is there yet any with + thee? and he shall say, No. Then shall he say, Hold thy + tongue: for we may not make mention of the name of the LORD. + +30:006:011 For, behold, the LORD commandeth, and he will smite the great + house with breaches, and the little house with clefts. + +30:006:012 Shall horses run upon the rock? will one plow there with oxen? + for ye have turned judgment into gall, and the fruit of + righteousness into hemlock: + +30:006:013 Ye which rejoice in a thing of nought, which say, Have we not + taken to us horns by our own strength? + +30:006:014 But, behold, I will raise up against you a nation, O house of + Israel, saith the LORD the God of hosts; and they shall + afflict you from the entering in of Hemath unto the river of + the wilderness. + +30:007:001 Thus hath the Lord GOD shewed unto me; and, behold, he formed + grasshoppers in the beginning of the shooting up of the latter + growth; and, lo, it was the latter growth after the king's + mowings. + +30:007:002 And it came to pass, that when they had made an end of eating + the grass of the land, then I said, O Lord GOD, forgive, I + beseech thee: by whom shall Jacob arise? for he is small. + +30:007:003 The LORD repented for this: It shall not be, saith the LORD. + +30:007:004 Thus hath the Lord GOD shewed unto me: and, behold, the Lord + GOD called to contend by fire, and it devoured the great deep, + and did eat up a part. + +30:007:005 Then said I, O Lord GOD, cease, I beseech thee: by whom shall + Jacob arise? for he is small. + +30:007:006 The LORD repented for this: This also shall not be, saith the + Lord GOD. + +30:007:007 Thus he shewed me: and, behold, the LORD stood upon a wall + made by a plumbline, with a plumbline in his hand. + +30:007:008 And the LORD said unto me, Amos, what seest thou? And I said, + A plumbline. Then said the LORD, Behold, I will set a + plumbline in the midst of my people Israel: I will not again + pass by them any more: + +30:007:009 And the high places of Isaac shall be desolate, and the + sanctuaries of Israel shall be laid waste; and I will rise + against the house of Jeroboam with the sword. + +30:007:010 Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of + Israel, saying, Amos hath conspired against thee in the midst + of the house of Israel: the land is not able to bear all his + words. + +30:007:011 For thus Amos saith, Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and + Israel shall surely be led away captive out of their own land. + +30:007:012 Also Amaziah said unto Amos, O thou seer, go, flee thee away + into the land of Judah, and there eat bread, and prophesy + there: + +30:007:013 But prophesy not again any more at Bethel: for it is the + king's chapel, and it is the king's court. + +30:007:014 Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, + neither was I a prophet's son; but I was an herdman, and a + gatherer of sycomore fruit: + +30:007:015 And the LORD took me as I followed the flock, and the LORD + said unto me, Go, prophesy unto my people Israel. + +30:007:016 Now therefore hear thou the word of the LORD: Thou sayest, + Prophesy not against Israel, and drop not thy word against the + house of Isaac. + +30:007:017 Therefore thus saith the LORD; Thy wife shall be an harlot in + the city, and thy sons and thy daughters shall fall by the + sword, and thy land shall be divided by line; and thou shalt + die in a polluted land: and Israel shall surely go into + captivity forth of his land. + +30:008:001 Thus hath the Lord GOD shewed unto me: and behold a basket of + summer fruit. + +30:008:002 And he said, Amos, what seest thou? And I said, A basket of + summer fruit. Then said the LORD unto me, The end is come upon + my people of Israel; I will not again pass by them any more. + +30:008:003 And the songs of the temple shall be howlings in that day, + saith the Lord GOD: there shall be many dead bodies in every + place; they shall cast them forth with silence. + +30:008:004 Hear this, O ye that swallow up the needy, even to make the + poor of the land to fail, + +30:008:005 Saying, When will the new moon be gone, that we may sell corn? + and the sabbath, that we may set forth wheat, making the ephah + small, and the shekel great, and falsifying the balances by + deceit? + +30:008:006 That we may buy the poor for silver, and the needy for a pair + of shoes; yea, and sell the refuse of the wheat? + +30:008:007 The LORD hath sworn by the excellency of Jacob, Surely I will + never forget any of their works. + +30:008:008 Shall not the land tremble for this, and every one mourn that + dwelleth therein? and it shall rise up wholly as a flood; and + it shall be cast out and drowned, as by the flood of Egypt. + +30:008:009 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord GOD, + that I will cause the sun to go down at noon, and I will + darken the earth in the clear day: + +30:008:010 And I will turn your feasts into mourning, and all your songs + into lamentation; and I will bring up sackcloth upon all + loins, and baldness upon every head; and I will make it as the + mourning of an only son, and the end thereof as a bitter day. + +30:008:011 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a + famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for + water, but of hearing the words of the LORD: + +30:008:012 And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even + to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the + LORD, and shall not find it. + +30:008:013 In that day shall the fair virgins and young men faint for + thirst. + +30:008:014 They that swear by the sin of Samaria, and say, Thy god, O + Dan, liveth; and, The manner of Beersheba liveth; even they + shall fall, and never rise up again. + +30:009:001 I saw the LORD standing upon the altar: and he said, Smite the + lintel of the door, that the posts may shake: and cut them in + the head, all of them; and I will slay the last of them with + the sword: he that fleeth of them shall not flee away, and he + that escapeth of them shall not be delivered. + +30:009:002 Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; + though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down: + +30:009:003 And though they hide themselves in the top of Carmel, I will + search and take them out thence; and though they be hid from + my sight in the bottom of the sea, thence will I command the + serpent, and he shall bite them: + +30:009:004 And though they go into captivity before their enemies, thence + will I command the sword, and it shall slay them: and I will + set mine eyes upon them for evil, and not for good. + +30:009:005 And the Lord GOD of hosts is he that toucheth the land, and it + shall melt, and all that dwell therein shall mourn: and it + shall rise up wholly like a flood; and shall be drowned, as by + the flood of Egypt. + +30:009:006 It is he that buildeth his stories in the heaven, and hath + founded his troop in the earth; he that calleth for the waters + of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: + The LORD is his name. + +30:009:007 Are ye not as children of the Ethiopians unto me, O children + of Israel? saith the LORD. Have not I brought up Israel out of + the land of Egypt? and the Philistines from Caphtor, and the + Syrians from Kir? + +30:009:008 Behold, the eyes of the Lord GOD are upon the sinful kingdom, + and I will destroy it from off the face of the earth; saving + that I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob, saith the + LORD. + +30:009:009 For, lo, I will command, and I will sift the house of Israel + among all nations, like as corn is sifted in a sieve, yet + shall not the least grain fall upon the earth. + +30:009:010 All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, which + say, The evil shall not overtake nor prevent us. + +30:009:011 In that day will I raise up the tabernacle of David that is + fallen, and close up the breaches thereof; and I will raise up + his ruins, and I will build it as in the days of old: + +30:009:012 That they may possess the remnant of Edom, and of all the + heathen, which are called by my name, saith the LORD that + doeth this. + +30:009:013 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that the plowman shall + overtake the reaper, and the treader of grapes him that soweth + seed; and the mountains shall drop sweet wine, and all the + hills shall melt. + +30:009:014 And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, + and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit them; and + they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they + shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them. + +30:009:015 And I will plant them upon their land, and they shall no more + be pulled up out of their land which I have given them, saith + the LORD thy God. + +Book 31 Obadiah + +31:001:001 The vision of Obadiah. Thus saith the Lord GOD concerning + Edom; We have heard a rumour from the LORD, and an ambassador + is sent among the heathen, Arise ye, and let us rise up + against her in battle. + +31:001:002 Behold, I have made thee small among the heathen: thou art + greatly despised. + +31:001:003 The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that + dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high; + that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the + ground? + +31:001:004 Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set + thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith + the LORD. + +31:001:005 If thieves came to thee, if robbers by night, (how art thou + cut off!) would they not have stolen till they had enough? if + the grapegatherers came to thee, would they not leave some + grapes? + +31:001:006 How are the things of Esau searched out! how are his hidden + things sought up! + +31:001:007 All the men of thy confederacy have brought thee even to the + border: the men that were at peace with thee have deceived + thee, and prevailed against thee; that they eat thy bread have + laid a wound under thee: there is none understanding in him. + +31:001:008 Shall I not in that day, saith the LORD, even destroy the wise + men out of Edom, and understanding out of the mount of Esau? + +31:001:009 And thy mighty men, O Teman, shall be dismayed, to the end + that every one of the mount of Esau may be cut off by + slaughter. + +31:001:010 For thy violence against thy brother Jacob shame shall cover + thee, and thou shalt be cut off for ever. + +31:001:011 In the day that thou stoodest on the other side, in the day + that the strangers carried away captive his forces, and + foreigners entered into his gates, and cast lots upon + Jerusalem, even thou wast as one of them. + +31:001:012 But thou shouldest not have looked on the day of thy brother + in the day that he became a stranger; neither shouldest thou + have rejoiced over the children of Judah in the day of their + destruction; neither shouldest thou have spoken proudly in the + day of distress. + +31:001:013 Thou shouldest not have entered into the gate of my people in + the day of their calamity; yea, thou shouldest not have looked + on their affliction in the day of their calamity, nor have + laid hands on their substance in the day of their calamity; + +31:001:014 Neither shouldest thou have stood in the crossway, to cut off + those of his that did escape; neither shouldest thou have + delivered up those of his that did remain in the day of + distress. + +31:001:015 For the day of the LORD is near upon all the heathen: as thou + hast done, it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall return + upon thine own head. + +31:001:016 For as ye have drunk upon my holy mountain, so shall all the + heathen drink continually, yea, they shall drink, and they + shall swallow down, and they shall be as though they had not + been. + +31:001:017 But upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be + holiness; and the house of Jacob shall possess their + possessions. + +31:001:018 And the house of Jacob shall be a fire, and the house of + Joseph a flame, and the house of Esau for stubble, and they + shall kindle in them, and devour them; and there shall not be + any remaining of the house of Esau; for the LORD hath spoken + it. + +31:001:019 And they of the south shall possess the mount of Esau; and + they of the plain the Philistines: and they shall possess the + fields of Ephraim, and the fields of Samaria: and Benjamin + shall possess Gilead. + +31:001:020 And the captivity of this host of the children of Israel shall + possess that of the Canaanites, even unto Zarephath; and the + captivity of Jerusalem, which is in Sepharad, shall possess + the cities of the south. + +31:001:021 And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of + Esau; and the kingdom shall be the LORD's. + +Book 32 Jonah + +32:001:001 Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, + saying, + +32:001:002 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for + their wickedness is come up before me. + +32:001:003 But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of + the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to + Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, + to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD. + +32:001:004 But the LORD sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was + a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be + broken. + +32:001:005 Then the mariners were afraid, and cried every man unto his + god, and cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the + sea, to lighten it of them. But Jonah was gone down into the + sides of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep. + +32:001:006 So the shipmaster came to him, and said unto him, What meanest + thou, O sleeper? arise, call upon thy God, if so be that God + will think upon us, that we perish not. + +32:001:007 And they said every one to his fellow, Come, and let us cast + lots, that we may know for whose cause this evil is upon us. + So they cast lots, and the lot fell upon Jonah. + +32:001:008 Then said they unto him, Tell us, we pray thee, for whose + cause this evil is upon us; What is thine occupation? and + whence comest thou? what is thy country? and of what people + art thou? + +32:001:009 And he said unto them, I am an Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, + the God of heaven, which hath made the sea and the dry land. + +32:001:010 Then were the men exceedingly afraid, and said unto him. Why + hast thou done this? For the men knew that he fled from the + presence of the LORD, because he had told them. + +32:001:011 Then said they unto him, What shall we do unto thee, that the + sea may be calm unto us? for the sea wrought, and was + tempestuous. + +32:001:012 And he said unto them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the + sea; so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my + sake this great tempest is upon you. + +32:001:013 Nevertheless the men rowed hard to bring it to the land; but + they could not: for the sea wrought, and was tempestuous + against them. + +32:001:014 Wherefore they cried unto the LORD, and said, We beseech thee, + O LORD, we beseech thee, let us not perish for this man's + life, and lay not upon us innocent blood: for thou, O LORD, + hast done as it pleased thee. + +32:001:015 So they look up Jonah, and cast him forth into the sea: and + the sea ceased from her raging. + +32:001:016 Then the men feared the LORD exceedingly, and offered a + sacrifice unto the LORD, and made vows. + +32:001:017 Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. + And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three + nights. + +32:002:001 Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish's + belly, + +32:002:002 And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, + and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou + heardest my voice. + +32:002:003 For thou hadst cast me into the deep, in the midst of the + seas; and the floods compassed me about: all thy billows and + thy waves passed over me. + +32:002:004 Then I said, I am cast out of thy sight; yet I will look again + toward thy holy temple. + +32:002:005 The waters compassed me about, even to the soul: the depth + closed me round about, the weeds were wrapped about my head. + +32:002:006 I went down to the bottoms of the mountains; the earth with + her bars was about me for ever: yet hast thou brought up my + life from corruption, O LORD my God. + +32:002:007 When my soul fainted within me I remembered the LORD: and my + prayer came in unto thee, into thine holy temple. + +32:002:008 They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy. + +32:002:009 But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; + I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD. + +32:002:010 And the LORD spake unto the fish, and it vomited out Jonah + upon the dry land. + +32:003:001 And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, + saying, + +32:003:002 Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it + the preaching that I bid thee. + +32:003:003 So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word + of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three + days' journey. + +32:003:004 And Jonah began to enter into the city a day's journey, and he + cried, and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be + overthrown. + +32:003:005 So the people of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a fast, + and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them even to the + least of them. + +32:003:006 For word came unto the king of Nineveh, and he arose from his + throne, and he laid his robe from him, and covered him with + sackcloth, and sat in ashes. + +32:003:007 And he caused it to be proclaimed and published through + Nineveh by the decree of the king and his nobles, saying, Let + neither man nor beast, herd nor flock, taste any thing: let + them not feed, nor drink water: + +32:003:008 But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and cry + mightily unto God: yea, let them turn every one from his evil + way, and from the violence that is in their hands. + +32:003:009 Who can tell if God will turn and repent, and turn away from + his fierce anger, that we perish not? + +32:003:010 And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; + and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would + do unto them; and he did it not. + +32:004:001 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. + +32:004:002 And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, + was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? + Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou + art a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great + kindness, and repentest thee of the evil. + +32:004:003 Therefore now, O LORD, take, I beseech thee, my life from me; + for it is better for me to die than to live. + +32:004:004 Then said the LORD, Doest thou well to be angry? + +32:004:005 So Jonah went out of the city, and sat on the east side of the + city, and there made him a booth, and sat under it in the + shadow, till he might see what would become of the city. + +32:004:006 And the LORD God prepared a gourd, and made it to come up over + Jonah, that it might be a shadow over his head, to deliver him + from his grief. So Jonah was exceeding glad of the gourd. + +32:004:007 But God prepared a worm when the morning rose the next day, + and it smote the gourd that it withered. + +32:004:008 And it came to pass, when the sun did arise, that God prepared + a vehement east wind; and the sun beat upon the head of Jonah, + that he fainted, and wished in himself to die, and said, It is + better for me to die than to live. + +32:004:009 And God said to Jonah, Doest thou well to be angry for the + gourd? And he said, I do well to be angry, even unto death. + +32:004:010 Then said the LORD, Thou hast had pity on the gourd, for the + which thou hast not laboured, neither madest it grow; which + came up in a night, and perished in a night: + +32:004:011 And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are + more then sixscore thousand persons that cannot discern + between their right hand and their left hand; and also much + cattle? + +Book 33 Micah + +33:001:001 The word of the LORD that came to Micah the Morasthite in the + days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he + saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. + +33:001:002 Hear, all ye people; hearken, O earth, and all that therein + is: and let the Lord GOD be witness against you, the LORD from + his holy temple. + +33:001:003 For, behold, the LORD cometh forth out of his place, and will + come down, and tread upon the high places of the earth. + +33:001:004 And the mountains shall be molten under him, and the valleys + shall be cleft, as wax before the fire, and as the waters that + are poured down a steep place. + +33:001:005 For the transgression of Jacob is all this, and for the sins + of the house of Israel. What is the transgression of Jacob? is + it not Samaria? and what are the high places of Judah? are + they not Jerusalem? + +33:001:006 Therefore I will make Samaria as an heap of the field, and as + plantings of a vineyard: and I will pour down the stones + thereof into the valley, and I will discover the foundations + thereof. + +33:001:007 And all the graven images thereof shall be beaten to pieces, + and all the hires thereof shall be burned with the fire, and + all the idols thereof will I lay desolate: for she gathered it + of the hire of an harlot, and they shall return to the hire of + an harlot. + +33:001:008 Therefore I will wail and howl, I will go stripped and naked: + I will make a wailing like the dragons, and mourning as the + owls. + +33:001:009 For her wound is incurable; for it is come unto Judah; he is + come unto the gate of my people, even to Jerusalem. + +33:001:010 Declare ye it not at Gath, weep ye not at all: in the house of + Aphrah roll thyself in the dust. + +33:001:011 Pass ye away, thou inhabitant of Saphir, having thy shame + naked: the inhabitant of Zaanan came not forth in the mourning + of Bethezel; he shall receive of you his standing. + +33:001:012 For the inhabitant of Maroth waited carefully for good: but + evil came down from the LORD unto the gate of Jerusalem. + +33:001:013 O thou inhabitant of Lachish, bind the chariot to the swift + beast: she is the beginning of the sin to the daughter of + Zion: for the transgressions of Israel were found in thee. + +33:001:014 Therefore shalt thou give presents to Moreshethgath: the + houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel. + +33:001:015 Yet will I bring an heir unto thee, O inhabitant of Mareshah: + he shall come unto Adullam the glory of Israel. + +33:001:016 Make thee bald, and poll thee for thy delicate children; + enlarge thy baldness as the eagle; for they are gone into + captivity from thee. + +33:002:001 Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their + beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it + is in the power of their hand. + +33:002:002 And they covet fields, and take them by violence; and houses, + and take them away: so they oppress a man and his house, even + a man and his heritage. + +33:002:003 Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, against this family do + I devise an evil, from which ye shall not remove your necks; + neither shall ye go haughtily: for this time is evil. + +33:002:004 In that day shall one take up a parable against you, and + lament with a doleful lamentation, and say, We be utterly + spoiled: he hath changed the portion of my people: how hath he + removed it from me! turning away he hath divided our fields. + +33:002:005 Therefore thou shalt have none that shall cast a cord by lot + in the congregation of the LORD. + +33:002:006 Prophesy ye not, say they to them that prophesy: they shall + not prophesy to them, that they shall not take shame. + +33:002:007 O thou that art named the house of Jacob, is the spirit of the + LORD straitened? are these his doings? do not my words do good + to him that walketh uprightly? + +33:002:008 Even of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye pull off + the robe with the garment from them that pass by securely as + men averse from war. + +33:002:009 The women of my people have ye cast out from their pleasant + houses; from their children have ye taken away my glory for + ever. + +33:002:010 Arise ye, and depart; for this is not your rest: because it is + polluted, it shall destroy you, even with a sore destruction. + +33:002:011 If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood do lie, saying, I + will prophesy unto thee of wine and of strong drink; he shall + even be the prophet of this people. + +33:002:012 I will surely assemble, O Jacob, all of thee; I will surely + gather the remnant of Israel; I will put them together as the + sheep of Bozrah, as the flock in the midst of their fold: they + shall make great noise by reason of the multitude of men. + +33:002:013 The breaker is come up before them: they have broken up, and + have passed through the gate, and are gone out by it: and + their king shall pass before them, and the LORD on the head of + them. + +33:003:001 And I said, Hear, I pray you, O heads of Jacob, and ye princes + of the house of Israel; Is it not for you to know judgment? + +33:003:002 Who hate the good, and love the evil; who pluck off their skin + from off them, and their flesh from off their bones; + +33:003:003 Who also eat the flesh of my people, and flay their skin from + off them; and they break their bones, and chop them in pieces, + as for the pot, and as flesh within the caldron. + +33:003:004 Then shall they cry unto the LORD, but he will not hear them: + he will even hide his face from them at that time, as they + have behaved themselves ill in their doings. + +33:003:005 Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my + people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he + that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war + against him. + +33:003:006 Therefore night shall be unto you, that ye shall not have a + vision; and it shall be dark unto you, that ye shall not + divine; and the sun shall go down over the prophets, and the + day shall be dark over them. + +33:003:007 Then shall the seers be ashamed, and the diviners confounded: + yea, they shall all cover their lips; for there is no answer + of God. + +33:003:008 But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of + judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his + transgression, and to Israel his sin. + +33:003:009 Hear this, I pray you, ye heads of the house of Jacob, and + princes of the house of Israel, that abhor judgment, and + pervert all equity. + +33:003:010 They build up Zion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity. + +33:003:011 The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof + teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet + will they lean upon the LORD, and say, Is not the LORD among + us? none evil can come upon us. + +33:003:012 Therefore shall Zion for your sake be plowed as a field, and + Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the mountain of the house as + the high places of the forest. + +33:004:001 But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain + of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of + the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and + people shall flow unto it. + +33:004:002 And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up + to the mountain of the LORD, and to the house of the God of + Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in + his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of + the LORD from Jerusalem. + +33:004:003 And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong + nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into + plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall + not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn + war any more. + +33:004:004 But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig + tree; and none shall make them afraid: for the mouth of the + LORD of hosts hath spoken it. + +33:004:005 For all people will walk every one in the name of his god, and + we will walk in the name of the LORD our God for ever and + ever. + +33:004:006 In that day, saith the LORD, will I assemble her that halteth, + and I will gather her that is driven out, and her that I have + afflicted; + +33:004:007 And I will make her that halted a remnant, and her that was + cast far off a strong nation: and the LORD shall reign over + them in mount Zion from henceforth, even for ever. + +33:004:008 And thou, O tower of the flock, the strong hold of the + daughter of Zion, unto thee shall it come, even the first + dominion; the kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem. + +33:004:009 Now why dost thou cry out aloud? is there no king in thee? is + thy counsellor perished? for pangs have taken thee as a woman + in travail. + +33:004:010 Be in pain, and labour to bring forth, O daughter of Zion, + like a woman in travail: for now shalt thou go forth out of + the city, and thou shalt dwell in the field, and thou shalt go + even to Babylon; there shalt thou be delivered; there the LORD + shall redeem thee from the hand of thine enemies. + +33:004:011 Now also many nations are gathered against thee, that say, Let + her be defiled, and let our eye look upon Zion. + +33:004:012 But they know not the thoughts of the LORD, neither understand + they his counsel: for he shall gather them as the sheaves into + the floor. + +33:004:013 Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion: for I will make thine + horn iron, and I will make thy hoofs brass: and thou shalt + beat in pieces many people: and I will consecrate their gain + unto the LORD, and their substance unto the Lord of the whole + earth. + +33:005:001 Now gather thyself in troops, O daughter of troops: he hath + laid siege against us: they shall smite the judge of Israel + with a rod upon the cheek. + +33:005:002 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the + thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto + me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been + from of old, from everlasting. + +33:005:003 Therefore will he give them up, until the time that she which + travaileth hath brought forth: then the remnant of his + brethren shall return unto the children of Israel. + +33:005:004 And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the LORD, in + the majesty of the name of the LORD his God; and they shall + abide: for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth. + +33:005:005 And this man shall be the peace, when the Assyrian shall come + into our land: and when he shall tread in our palaces, then + shall we raise against him seven shepherds, and eight + principal men. + +33:005:006 And they shall waste the land of Assyria with the sword, and + the land of Nimrod in the entrances thereof: thus shall he + deliver us from the Assyrian, when he cometh into our land, + and when he treadeth within our borders. + +33:005:007 And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many people + as a dew from the LORD, as the showers upon the grass, that + tarrieth not for man, nor waiteth for the sons of men. + +33:005:008 And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles in the + midst of many people as a lion among the beasts of the forest, + as a young lion among the flocks of sheep: who, if he go + through, both treadeth down, and teareth in pieces, and none + can deliver. + +33:005:009 Thine hand shall be lifted up upon thine adversaries, and all + thine enemies shall be cut off. + +33:005:010 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD, that I + will cut off thy horses out of the midst of thee, and I will + destroy thy chariots: + +33:005:011 And I will cut off the cities of thy land, and throw down all + thy strong holds: + +33:005:012 And I will cut off witchcrafts out of thine hand; and thou + shalt have no more soothsayers: + +33:005:013 Thy graven images also will I cut off, and thy standing images + out of the midst of thee; and thou shalt no more worship the + work of thine hands. + +33:005:014 And I will pluck up thy groves out of the midst of thee: so + will I destroy thy cities. + +33:005:015 And I will execute vengeance in anger and fury upon the + heathen, such as they have not heard. + +33:006:001 Hear ye now what the LORD saith; Arise, contend thou before + the mountains, and let the hills hear thy voice. + +33:006:002 Hear ye, O mountains, the LORD's controversy, and ye strong + foundations of the earth: for the LORD hath a controversy with + his people, and he will plead with Israel. + +33:006:003 O my people, what have I done unto thee? and wherein have I + wearied thee? testify against me. + +33:006:004 For I brought thee up out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed + thee out of the house of servants; and I sent before thee + Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. + +33:006:005 O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, + and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim unto + Gilgal; that ye may know the righteousness of the LORD. + +33:006:006 Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before + the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, + with calves of a year old? + +33:006:007 Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten + thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my + transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? + +33:006:008 He 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? + +33:006:009 The LORD's voice crieth unto the city, and the man of wisdom + shall see thy name: hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed + it. + +33:006:010 Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the + wicked, and the scant measure that is abominable? + +33:006:011 Shall I count them pure with the wicked balances, and with the + bag of deceitful weights? + +33:006:012 For the rich men thereof are full of violence, and the + inhabitants thereof have spoken lies, and their tongue is + deceitful in their mouth. + +33:006:013 Therefore also will I make thee sick in smiting thee, in + making thee desolate because of thy sins. + +33:006:014 Thou shalt eat, but not be satisfied; and thy casting down + shall be in the midst of thee; and thou shalt take hold, but + shalt not deliver; and that which thou deliverest will I give + up to the sword. + +33:006:015 Thou shalt sow, but thou shalt not reap; thou shalt tread the + olives, but thou shalt not anoint thee with oil; and sweet + wine, but shalt not drink wine. + +33:006:016 For the statutes of Omri are kept, and all the works of the + house of Ahab, and ye walk in their counsels; that I should + make thee a desolation, and the inhabitants thereof an + hissing: therefore ye shall bear the reproach of my people. + +33:007:001 Woe is me! for I am as when they have gathered the summer + fruits, as the grapegleanings of the vintage: there is no + cluster to eat: my soul desired the firstripe fruit. + +33:007:002 The good man is perished out of the earth: and there is none + upright among men: they all lie in wait for blood; they hunt + every man his brother with a net. + +33:007:003 That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince + asketh, and the judge asketh for a reward; and the great man, + he uttereth his mischievous desire: so they wrap it up. + +33:007:004 The best of them is as a brier: the most upright is sharper + than a thorn hedge: the day of thy watchmen and thy visitation + cometh; now shall be their perplexity. + +33:007:005 Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: + keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom. + +33:007:006 For the son dishonoureth the father, the daughter riseth up + against her mother, the daughter in law against her mother in + law; a man's enemies are the men of his own house. + +33:007:007 Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God + of my salvation: my God will hear me. + +33:007:008 Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall + arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto + me. + +33:007:009 I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned + against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for + me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold + his righteousness. + +33:007:010 Then she that is mine enemy shall see it, and shame shall + cover her which said unto me, Where is the LORD thy God? mine + eyes shall behold her: now shall she be trodden down as the + mire of the streets. + +33:007:011 In the day that thy walls are to be built, in that day shall + the decree be far removed. + +33:007:012 In that day also he shall come even to thee from Assyria, and + from the fortified cities, and from the fortress even to the + river, and from sea to sea, and from mountain to mountain. + +33:007:013 Notwithstanding the land shall be desolate because of them + that dwell therein, for the fruit of their doings. + +33:007:014 Feed thy people with thy rod, the flock of thine heritage, + which dwell solitarily in the wood, in the midst of Carmel: + let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old. + +33:007:015 According to the days of thy coming out of the land of Egypt + will I shew unto him marvellous things. + +33:007:016 The nations shall see and be confounded at all their might: + they shall lay their hand upon their mouth, their ears shall + be deaf. + +33:007:017 They shall lick the dust like a serpent, they shall move out + of their holes like worms of the earth: they shall be afraid + of the LORD our God, and shall fear because of thee. + +33:007:018 Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and + passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? + he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in + mercy. + +33:007:019 He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will + subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into + the depths of the sea. + +33:007:020 Thou wilt perform the truth to Jacob, and the mercy to + Abraham, which thou hast sworn unto our fathers from the days + of old. + +Book 34 Nahum + +34:001:001 The burden of Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the + Elkoshite. + +34:001:002 God is jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, + and is furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his + adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies. + +34:001:003 The LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at + all acquit the wicked: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind + and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet. + +34:001:004 He rebuketh the sea, and maketh it dry, and drieth up all the + rivers: Bashan languisheth, and Carmel, and the flower of + Lebanon languisheth. + +34:001:005 The mountains quake at him, and the hills melt, and the earth + is burned at his presence, yea, the world, and all that dwell + therein. + +34:001:006 Who can stand before his indignation? and who can abide in the + fierceness of his anger? his fury is poured out like fire, and + the rocks are thrown down by him. + +34:001:007 The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he + knoweth them that trust in him. + +34:001:008 But with an overrunning flood he will make an utter end of the + place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies. + +34:001:009 What do ye imagine against the LORD? he will make an utter + end: affliction shall not rise up the second time. + +34:001:010 For while they be folden together as thorns, and while they + are drunken as drunkards, they shall be devoured as stubble + fully dry. + +34:001:011 There is one come out of thee, that imagineth evil against the + LORD, a wicked counsellor. + +34:001:012 Thus saith the LORD; Though they be quiet, and likewise many, + yet thus shall they be cut down, when he shall pass through. + Though I have afflicted thee, I will afflict thee no more. + +34:001:013 For now will I break his yoke from off thee, and will burst + thy bonds in sunder. + +34:001:014 And the LORD hath given a commandment concerning thee, that no + more of thy name be sown: out of the house of thy gods will I + cut off the graven image and the molten image: I will make thy + grave; for thou art vile. + +34:001:015 Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good + tidings, that publisheth peace! O Judah, keep thy solemn + feasts, perform thy vows: for the wicked shall no more pass + through thee; he is utterly cut off. + +34:002:001 He that dasheth in pieces is come up before thy face: keep the + munition, watch the way, make thy loins strong, fortify thy + power mightily. + +34:002:002 For the LORD hath turned away the excellency of Jacob, as the + excellency of Israel: for the emptiers have emptied them out, + and marred their vine branches. + +34:002:003 The shield of his mighty men is made red, the valiant men are + in scarlet: the chariots shall be with flaming torches in the + day of his preparation, and the fir trees shall be terribly + shaken. + +34:002:004 The chariots shall rage in the streets, they shall justle one + against another in the broad ways: they shall seem like + torches, they shall run like the lightnings. + +34:002:005 He shall recount his worthies: they shall stumble in their + walk; they shall make haste to the wall thereof, and the + defence shall be prepared. + +34:002:006 The gates of the rivers shall be opened, and the palace shall + be dissolved. + +34:002:007 And Huzzab shall be led away captive, she shall be brought up, + and her maids shall lead her as with the voice of doves, + tabering upon their breasts. + +34:002:008 But Nineveh is of old like a pool of water: yet they shall + flee away. Stand, stand, shall they cry; but none shall look + back. + +34:002:009 Take ye the spoil of silver, take the spoil of gold: for there + is none end of the store and glory out of all the pleasant + furniture. + +34:002:010 She is empty, and void, and waste: and the heart melteth, and + the knees smite together, and much pain is in all loins, and + the faces of them all gather blackness. + +34:002:011 Where is the dwelling of the lions, and the feedingplace of + the young lions, where the lion, even the old lion, walked, + and the lion's whelp, and none made them afraid? + +34:002:012 The lion did tear in pieces enough for his whelps, and + strangled for his lionesses, and filled his holes with prey, + and his dens with ravin. + +34:002:013 Behold, I am against thee, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will + burn her chariots in the smoke, and the sword shall devour thy + young lions: and I will cut off thy prey from the earth, and + the voice of thy messengers shall no more be heard. + +34:003:001 Woe to the bloody city! it is all full of lies and robbery; + the prey departeth not; + +34:003:002 The noise of a whip, and the noise of the rattling of the + wheels, and of the pransing horses, and of the jumping + chariots. + +34:003:003 The horseman lifteth up both the bright sword and the + glittering spear: and there is a multitude of slain, and a + great number of carcases; and there is none end of their + corpses; they stumble upon their corpses: + +34:003:004 Because of the multitude of the whoredoms of the wellfavoured + harlot, the mistress of witchcrafts, that selleth nations + through her whoredoms, and families through her witchcrafts. + +34:003:005 Behold, I am against thee, saith the LORD of hosts; and I will + discover thy skirts upon thy face, and I will shew the nations + thy nakedness, and the kingdoms thy shame. + +34:003:006 And I will cast abominable filth upon thee, and make thee + vile, and will set thee as a gazingstock. + +34:003:007 And it shall come to pass, that all they that look upon thee + shall flee from thee, and say, Nineveh is laid waste: who will + bemoan her? whence shall I seek comforters for thee? + +34:003:008 Art thou better than populous No, that was situate among the + rivers, that had the waters round about it, whose rampart was + the sea, and her wall was from the sea? + +34:003:009 Ethiopia and Egypt were her strength, and it was infinite; Put + and Lubim were thy helpers. + +34:003:010 Yet was she carried away, she went into captivity: her young + children also were dashed in pieces at the top of all the + streets: and they cast lots for her honourable men, and all + her great men were bound in chains. + +34:003:011 Thou also shalt be drunken: thou shalt be hid, thou also shalt + seek strength because of the enemy. + +34:003:012 All thy strong holds shall be like fig trees with the + firstripe figs: if they be shaken, they shall even fall into + the mouth of the eater. + +34:003:013 Behold, thy people in the midst of thee are women: the gates + of thy land shall be set wide open unto thine enemies: the + fire shall devour thy bars. + +34:003:014 Draw thee waters for the siege, fortify thy strong holds: go + into clay, and tread the morter, make strong the brickkiln. + +34:003:015 There shall the fire devour thee; the sword shall cut thee + off, it shall eat thee up like the cankerworm: make thyself + many as the cankerworm, make thyself many as the locusts. + +34:003:016 Thou hast multiplied thy merchants above the stars of heaven: + the cankerworm spoileth, and fleeth away. + +34:003:017 Thy crowned are as the locusts, and thy captains as the great + grasshoppers, which camp in the hedges in the cold day, but + when the sun ariseth they flee away, and their place is not + known where they are. + +34:003:018 Thy shepherds slumber, O king of Assyria: thy nobles shall + dwell in the dust: thy people is scattered upon the mountains, + and no man gathereth them. + +34:003:019 There is no healing of thy bruise; thy wound is grievous: all + that hear the bruit of thee shall clap the hands over thee: + for upon whom hath not thy wickedness passed continually? + +Book 35 Habakkuk + +35:001:001 The burden which Habakkuk the prophet did see. + +35:001:002 O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! even cry + out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save! + +35:001:003 Why dost thou shew me iniquity, and cause me to behold + grievance? for spoiling and violence are before me: and there + are that raise up strife and contention. + +35:001:004 Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment doth never go + forth: for the wicked doth compass about the righteous; + therefore wrong judgment proceedeth. + +35:001:005 Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder + marvelously: for I will work a work in your days which ye will + not believe, though it be told you. + +35:001:006 For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty + nation, which shall march through the breadth of the land, to + possess the dwellingplaces that are not their's. + +35:001:007 They are terrible and dreadful: their judgment and their + dignity shall proceed of themselves. + +35:001:008 Their horses also are swifter than the leopards, and are more + fierce than the evening wolves: and their horsemen shall + spread themselves, and their horsemen shall come from far; + they shall fly as the eagle that hasteth to eat. + +35:001:009 They shall come all for violence: their faces shall sup up as + the east wind, and they shall gather the captivity as the + sand. + +35:001:010 And they shall scoff at the kings, and the princes shall be a + scorn unto them: they shall deride every strong hold; for they + shall heap dust, and take it. + +35:001:011 Then shall his mind change, and he shall pass over, and + offend, imputing this his power unto his god. + +35:001:012 Art thou not from everlasting, O LORD my God, mine Holy One? + we shall not die. O LORD, thou hast ordained them for + judgment; and, O mighty God, thou hast established them for + correction. + +35:001:013 Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look + on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal + treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked + devoureth the man that is more righteous than he? + +35:001:014 And makest men as the fishes of the sea, as the creeping + things, that have no ruler over them? + +35:001:015 They take up all of them with the angle, they catch them in + their net, and gather them in their drag: therefore they + rejoice and are glad. + +35:001:016 Therefore they sacrifice unto their net, and burn incense unto + their drag; because by them their portion is fat, and their + meat plenteous. + +35:001:017 Shall they therefore empty their net, and not spare + continually to slay the nations? + +35:002:001 I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and + will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall + answer when I am reproved. + +35:002:002 And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make + it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. + +35:002:003 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it + shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; + because it will surely come, it will not tarry. + +35:002:004 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but + the just shall live by his faith. + +35:002:005 Yea also, because he transgresseth by wine, he is a proud man, + neither keepeth at home, who enlargeth his desire as hell, and + is as death, and cannot be satisfied, but gathereth unto him + all nations, and heapeth unto him all people: + +35:002:006 Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a + taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that + increaseth that which is not his! how long? and to him that + ladeth himself with thick clay! + +35:002:007 Shall they not rise up suddenly that shall bite thee, and + awake that shall vex thee, and thou shalt be for booties unto + them? + +35:002:008 Because thou hast spoiled many nations, all the remnant of the + people shall spoil thee; because of men's blood, and for the + violence of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell + therein. + +35:002:009 Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house, + that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered + from the power of evil! + +35:002:010 Thou hast consulted shame to thy house by cutting off many + people, and hast sinned against thy soul. + +35:002:011 For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of + the timber shall answer it. + +35:002:012 Woe to him that buildeth a town with blood, and stablisheth a + city by iniquity! + +35:002:013 Behold, is it not of the LORD of hosts that the people shall + labour in the very fire, and the people shall weary themselves + for very vanity? + +35:002:014 For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory + of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea. + +35:002:015 Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy + bottle to him, and makest him drunken also, that thou mayest + look on their nakedness! + +35:002:016 Thou art filled with shame for glory: drink thou also, and let + thy foreskin be uncovered: the cup of the LORD's right hand + shall be turned unto thee, and shameful spewing shall be on + thy glory. + +35:002:017 For the violence of Lebanon shall cover thee, and the spoil of + beasts, which made them afraid, because of men's blood, and + for the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that + dwell therein. + +35:002:018 What profiteth the graven image that the maker thereof hath + graven it; the molten image, and a teacher of lies, that the + maker of his work trusteth therein, to make dumb idols? + +35:002:019 Woe unto him that saith to the wood, Awake; to the dumb stone, + Arise, it shall teach! Behold, it is laid over with gold and + silver, and there is no breath at all in the midst of it. + +35:002:020 But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep + silence before him. + +35:003:001 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet upon Shigionoth. + +35:003:002 O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, + revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the + years make known; in wrath remember mercy. + +35:003:003 God came from Teman, and the Holy One from mount Paran. Selah. + His glory covered the heavens, and the earth was full of his + praise. + +35:003:004 And his brightness was as the light; he had horns coming out + of his hand: and there was the hiding of his power. + +35:003:005 Before him went the pestilence, and burning coals went forth + at his feet. + +35:003:006 He stood, and measured the earth: he beheld, and drove asunder + the nations; and the everlasting mountains were scattered, the + perpetual hills did bow: his ways are everlasting. + +35:003:007 I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction: and the curtains of + the land of Midian did tremble. + +35:003:008 Was the LORD displeased against the rivers? was thine anger + against the rivers? was thy wrath against the sea, that thou + didst ride upon thine horses and thy chariots of salvation? + +35:003:009 Thy bow was made quite naked, according to the oaths of the + tribes, even thy word. Selah. Thou didst cleave the earth with + rivers. + +35:003:010 The mountains saw thee, and they trembled: the overflowing of + the water passed by: the deep uttered his voice, and lifted up + his hands on high. + +35:003:011 The sun and moon stood still in their habitation: at the light + of thine arrows they went, and at the shining of thy + glittering spear. + +35:003:012 Thou didst march through the land in indignation, thou didst + thresh the heathen in anger. + +35:003:013 Thou wentest forth for the salvation of thy people, even for + salvation with thine anointed; thou woundedst the head out of + the house of the wicked, by discovering the foundation unto + the neck. Selah. + +35:003:014 Thou didst strike through with his staves the head of his + villages: they came out as a whirlwind to scatter me: their + rejoicing was as to devour the poor secretly. + +35:003:015 Thou didst walk through the sea with thine horses, through the + heap of great waters. + +35:003:016 When I heard, my belly trembled; my lips quivered at the + voice: rottenness entered into my bones, and I trembled in + myself, that I might rest in the day of trouble: when he + cometh up unto the people, he will invade them with his + troops. + +35:003:017 Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit + be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the + fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from + the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: + +35:003:018 Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my + salvation. + +35:003:019 The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like + hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high + places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments. + +Book 36 Zephaniah + +36:001:001 The word of the LORD which came unto Zephaniah the son of + Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of + Hizkiah, in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah. + +36:001:002 I will utterly consume all things from off the land, saith the + LORD. + +36:001:003 I will consume man and beast; I will consume the fowls of the + heaven, and the fishes of the sea, and the stumblingblocks + with the wicked: and I will cut off man from off the land, + saith the LORD. + +36:001:004 I will also stretch out mine hand upon Judah, and upon all the + inhabitants of Jerusalem; and I will cut off the remnant of + Baal from this place, and the name of the Chemarims with the + priests; + +36:001:005 And them that worship the host of heaven upon the housetops; + and them that worship and that swear by the LORD, and that + swear by Malcham; + +36:001:006 And them that are turned back from the LORD; and those that + have not sought the LORD, nor enquired for him. + +36:001:007 Hold thy peace at the presence of the Lord GOD: for the day of + the LORD is at hand: for the LORD hath prepared a sacrifice, + he hath bid his guests. + +36:001:008 And it shall come to pass in the day of the LORD's sacrifice, + that I will punish the princes, and the king's children, and + all such as are clothed with strange apparel. + +36:001:009 In the same day also will I punish all those that leap on the + threshold, which fill their masters' houses with violence and + deceit. + +36:001:010 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD, that + there shall be the noise of a cry from the fish gate, and an + howling from the second, and a great crashing from the hills. + +36:001:011 Howl, ye inhabitants of Maktesh, for all the merchant people + are cut down; all they that bear silver are cut off. + +36:001:012 And it shall come to pass at that time, that I will search + Jerusalem with candles, and punish the men that are settled on + their lees: that say in their heart, The LORD will not do + good, neither will he do evil. + +36:001:013 Therefore their goods shall become a booty, and their houses a + desolation: they shall also build houses, but not inhabit + them; and they shall plant vineyards, but not drink the wine + thereof. + +36:001:014 The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth + greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man + shall cry there bitterly. + +36:001:015 That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a + day of wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and + gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness, + +36:001:016 A day of the trumpet and alarm against the fenced cities, and + against the high towers. + +36:001:017 And I will bring distress upon men, that they shall walk like + blind men, because they have sinned against the LORD: and + their blood shall be poured out as dust, and their flesh as + the dung. + +36:001:018 Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver + them in the day of the LORD's wrath; but the whole land shall + be devoured by the fire of his jealousy: for he shall make + even a speedy riddance of all them that dwell in the land. + +36:002:001 Gather yourselves together, yea, gather together, O nation not + desired; + +36:002:002 Before the decree bring forth, before the day pass as the + chaff, before the fierce anger of the LORD come upon you, + before the day of the LORD's anger come upon you. + +36:002:003 Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought + his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye + shall be hid in the day of the LORD's anger. + +36:002:004 For Gaza shall be forsaken, and Ashkelon a desolation: they + shall drive out Ashdod at the noon day, and Ekron shall be + rooted up. + +36:002:005 Woe unto the inhabitants of the sea coast, the nation of the + Cherethites! the word of the LORD is against you; O Canaan, + the land of the Philistines, I will even destroy thee, that + there shall be no inhabitant. + +36:002:006 And the sea coast shall be dwellings and cottages for + shepherds, and folds for flocks. + +36:002:007 And the coast shall be for the remnant of the house of Judah; + they shall feed thereupon: in the houses of Ashkelon shall + they lie down in the evening: for the LORD their God shall + visit them, and turn away their captivity. + +36:002:008 I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the + children of Ammon, whereby they have reproached my people, and + magnified themselves against their border. + +36:002:009 Therefore as I live, saith the LORD of hosts, the God of + Israel, Surely Moab shall be as Sodom, and the children of + Ammon as Gomorrah, even the breeding of nettles, and saltpits, + and a perpetual desolation: the residue of my people shall + spoil them, and the remnant of my people shall possess them. + +36:002:010 This shall they have for their pride, because they have + reproached and magnified themselves against the people of the + LORD of hosts. + +36:002:011 The LORD will be terrible unto them: for he will famish all + the gods of the earth; and men shall worship him, every one + from his place, even all the isles of the heathen. + +36:002:012 Ye Ethiopians also, ye shall be slain by my sword. + +36:002:013 And he will stretch out his hand against the north, and + destroy Assyria; and will make Nineveh a desolation, and dry + like a wilderness. + +36:002:014 And flocks shall lie down in the midst of her, all the beasts + of the nations: both the cormorant and the bittern shall lodge + in the upper lintels of it; their voice shall sing in the + windows; desolation shall be in the thresholds; for he shall + uncover the cedar work. + +36:002:015 This is the rejoicing city that dwelt carelessly, that said in + her heart, I am, and there is none beside me: how is she + become a desolation, a place for beasts to lie down in! every + one that passeth by her shall hiss, and wag his hand. + +36:003:001 Woe to her that is filthy and polluted, to the oppressing + city! + +36:003:002 She obeyed not the voice; she received not correction; she + trusted not in the LORD; she drew not near to her God. + +36:003:003 Her princes within her are roaring lions; her judges are + evening wolves; they gnaw not the bones till the morrow. + +36:003:004 Her prophets are light and treacherous persons: her priests + have polluted the sanctuary, they have done violence to the + law. + +36:003:005 The just LORD is in the midst thereof; he will not do + iniquity: every morning doth he bring his judgment to light, + he faileth not; but the unjust knoweth no shame. + +36:003:006 I have cut off the nations: their towers are desolate; I made + their streets waste, that none passeth by: their cities are + destroyed, so that there is no man, that there is none + inhabitant. + +36:003:007 I said, Surely thou wilt fear me, thou wilt receive + instruction; so their dwelling should not be cut off, + howsoever I punished them: but they rose early, and corrupted + all their doings. + +36:003:008 Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the LORD, until the day that + I rise up to the prey: for my determination is to gather the + nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them + mine indignation, even all my fierce anger: for all the earth + shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy. + +36:003:009 For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they + may all call upon the name of the LORD, to serve him with one + consent. + +36:003:010 From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants, even the + daughter of my dispersed, shall bring mine offering. + +36:003:011 In that day shalt thou not be ashamed for all thy doings, + wherein thou hast transgressed against me: for then I will + take away out of the midst of thee them that rejoice in thy + pride, and thou shalt no more be haughty because of my holy + mountain. + +36:003:012 I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor + people, and they shall trust in the name of the LORD. + +36:003:013 The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies; + neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for + they shall feed and lie down, and none shall make them afraid. + +36:003:014 Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice + with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem. + +36:003:015 The LORD hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine + enemy: the king of Israel, even the LORD, is in the midst of + thee: thou shalt not see evil any more. + +36:003:016 In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and + to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack. + +36:003:017 The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, + he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, + he will joy over thee with singing. + +36:003:018 I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, + who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden. + +36:003:019 Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I + will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven + out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where + they have been put to shame. + +36:003:020 At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I + gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all + people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before + your eyes, saith the LORD. + +Book 37 Haggai + +37:001:001 In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in + the first day of the month, came the word of the LORD by + Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, + governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high + priest, saying, + +37:001:002 Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, This people say, The + time is not come, the time that the LORD's house should be + built. + +37:001:003 Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying, + +37:001:004 Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and + this house lie waste? + +37:001:005 Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your + ways. + +37:001:006 Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have + not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye + clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages + earneth wages to put it into a bag with holes. + +37:001:007 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways. + +37:001:008 Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the house; + and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith + the LORD. + +37:001:009 Ye looked for much, and, lo it came to little; and when ye + brought it home, I did blow upon it. Why? saith the LORD of + hosts. Because of mine house that is waste, and ye run every + man unto his own house. + +37:001:010 Therefore the heaven over you is stayed from dew, and the + earth is stayed from her fruit. + +37:001:011 And I called for a drought upon the land, and upon the + mountains, and upon the corn, and upon the new wine, and upon + the oil, and upon that which the ground bringeth forth, and + upon men, and upon cattle, and upon all the labour of the + hands. + +37:001:012 Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of + Josedech, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, + obeyed the voice of the LORD their God, and the words of + Haggai the prophet, as the LORD their God had sent him, and + the people did fear before the LORD. + +37:001:013 Then spake Haggai the LORD's messenger in the LORD's message + unto the people, saying, I am with you, saith the LORD. + +37:001:014 And the LORD stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of + Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son + of Josedech, the high priest, and the spirit of all the + remnant of the people; and they came and did work in the house + of the LORD of hosts, their God, + +37:001:015 In the four and twentieth day of the sixth month, in the + second year of Darius the king. + +37:002:001 In the seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the + month, came the word of the LORD by the prophet Haggai, + saying, + +37:002:002 Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of + Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and + to the residue of the people, saying, + +37:002:003 Who is left among you that saw this house in her first glory? + and how do ye see it now? is it not in your eyes in comparison + of it as nothing? + +37:002:004 Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the LORD; and be + strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be + strong, all ye people of the land, saith the LORD, and work: + for I am with you, saith the LORD of hosts: + +37:002:005 According to the word that I covenanted with you when ye came + out of Egypt, so my spirit remaineth among you: fear ye not. + +37:002:006 For thus saith the LORD of hosts; Yet once, it is a little + while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the + sea, and the dry land; + +37:002:007 And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations + shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the + LORD of hosts. + +37:002:008 The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of + hosts. + +37:002:009 The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the + former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give + peace, saith the LORD of hosts. + +37:002:010 In the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, in the + second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the + prophet, saying, + +37:002:011 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Ask now the priests concerning + the law, saying, + +37:002:012 If one bear holy flesh in the skirt of his garment, and with + his skirt do touch bread, or pottage, or wine, or oil, or any + meat, shall it be holy? And the priests answered and said, No. + +37:002:013 Then said Haggai, If one that is unclean by a dead body touch + any of these, shall it be unclean? And the priests answered + and said, It shall be unclean. + +37:002:014 Then answered Haggai, and said, So is this people, and so is + this nation before me, saith the LORD; and so is every work of + their hands; and that which they offer there is unclean. + +37:002:015 And now, I pray you, consider from this day and upward, from + before a stone was laid upon a stone in the temple of the + LORD: + +37:002:016 Since those days were, when one came to an heap of twenty + measures, there were but ten: when one came to the pressfat + for to draw out fifty vessels out of the press, there were but + twenty. + +37:002:017 I smote you with blasting and with mildew and with hail in all + the labours of your hands; yet ye turned not to me, saith the + LORD. + +37:002:018 Consider now from this day and upward, from the four and + twentieth day of the ninth month, even from the day that the + foundation of the LORD's temple was laid, consider it. + +37:002:019 Is the seed yet in the barn? yea, as yet the vine, and the fig + tree, and the pomegranate, and the olive tree, hath not + brought forth: from this day will I bless you. + +37:002:020 And again the word of the LORD came unto Haggai in the four + and twentieth day of the month, saying, + +37:002:021 Speak to Zerubbabel, governor of Judah, saying, I will shake + the heavens and the earth; + +37:002:022 And I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms, and I will + destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the heathen; and I + will overthrow the chariots, and those that ride in them; and + the horses and their riders shall come down, every one by the + sword of his brother. + +37:002:023 In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, will I take thee, O + Zerubbabel, my servant, the son of Shealtiel, saith the LORD, + and will make thee as a signet: for I have chosen thee, saith + the LORD of hosts. + +Book 38 Zechariah + +38:001:001 In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, came the + word of the LORD unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son + of Iddo the prophet, saying, + +38:001:002 The LORD hath been sore displeased with your fathers. + +38:001:003 Therefore say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; + Turn ye unto me, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will turn unto + you, saith the LORD of hosts. + +38:001:004 Be ye not as your fathers, unto whom the former prophets have + cried, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Turn ye now from + your evil ways, and from your evil doings: but they did not + hear, nor hearken unto me, saith the LORD. + +38:001:005 Your fathers, where are they? and the prophets, do they live + for ever? + +38:001:006 But my words and my statutes, which I commanded my servants + the prophets, did they not take hold of your fathers? and they + returned and said, Like as the LORD of hosts thought to do + unto us, according to our ways, and according to our doings, + so hath he dealt with us. + +38:001:007 Upon the four and twentieth day of the eleventh month, which + is the month Sebat, in the second year of Darius, came the + word of the LORD unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son + of Iddo the prophet, saying, + +38:001:008 I saw by night, and behold a man riding upon a red horse, and + he stood among the myrtle trees that were in the bottom; and + behind him were there red horses, speckled, and white. + +38:001:009 Then said I, O my lord, what are these? And the angel that + talked with me said unto me, I will shew thee what these be. + +38:001:010 And the man that stood among the myrtle trees answered and + said, These are they whom the LORD hath sent to walk to and + fro through the earth. + +38:001:011 And they answered the angel of the LORD that stood among the + myrtle trees, and said, We have walked to and fro through the + earth, and, behold, all the earth sitteth still, and is at + rest. + +38:001:012 Then the angel of the LORD answered and said, O LORD of hosts, + how long wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the + cities of Judah, against which thou hast had indignation these + threescore and ten years? + +38:001:013 And the LORD answered the angel that talked with me with good + words and comfortable words. + +38:001:014 So the angel that communed with me said unto me, Cry thou, + saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; I am jealous for + Jerusalem and for Zion with a great jealousy. + +38:001:015 And I am very sore displeased with the heathen that are at + ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped + forward the affliction. + +38:001:016 Therefore thus saith the LORD; I am returned to Jerusalem with + mercies: my house shall be built in it, saith the LORD of + hosts, and a line shall be stretched forth upon Jerusalem. + +38:001:017 Cry yet, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; My cities + through prosperity shall yet be spread abroad; and the LORD + shall yet comfort Zion, and shall yet choose Jerusalem. + +38:001:018 Then lifted I up mine eyes, and saw, and behold four horns. + +38:001:019 And I said unto the angel that talked with me, What be these? + And he answered me, These are the horns which have scattered + Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem. + +38:001:020 And the LORD shewed me four carpenters. + +38:001:021 Then said I, What come these to do? And he spake, saying, + These are the horns which have scattered Judah, so that no man + did lift up his head: but these are come to fray them, to cast + out the horns of the Gentiles, which lifted up their horn over + the land of Judah to scatter it. + +38:002:001 I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked, and behold a man with + a measuring line in his hand. + +38:002:002 Then said I, Whither goest thou? And he said unto me, To + measure Jerusalem, to see what is the breadth thereof, and + what is the length thereof. + +38:002:003 And, behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, and + another angel went out to meet him, + +38:002:004 And said unto him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, + Jerusalem shall be inhabited as towns without walls for the + multitude of men and cattle therein: + +38:002:005 For I, saith the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round + about, and will be the glory in the midst of her. + +38:002:006 Ho, ho, come forth, and flee from the land of the north, saith + the LORD: for I have spread you abroad as the four winds of + the heaven, saith the LORD. + +38:002:007 Deliver thyself, O Zion, that dwellest with the daughter of + Babylon. + +38:002:008 For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent + me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth + you toucheth the apple of his eye. + +38:002:009 For, behold, I will shake mine hand upon them, and they shall + be a spoil to their servants: and ye shall know that the LORD + of hosts hath sent me. + +38:002:010 Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for, lo, I come, and I + will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the LORD. + +38:002:011 And many nations shall be joined to the LORD in that day, and + shall be my people: and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and + thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto thee. + +38:002:012 And the LORD shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, + and shall choose Jerusalem again. + +38:002:013 Be silent, O all flesh, before the LORD: for he is raised up + out of his holy habitation. + +38:003:001 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the + angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to + resist him. + +38:003:002 And the LORD said unto Satan, The LORD rebuke thee, O Satan; + even the LORD that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not + this a brand plucked out of the fire? + +38:003:003 Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before + the angel. + +38:003:004 And he answered and spake unto those that stood before him, + saying, Take away the filthy garments from him. And unto him + he said, Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from + thee, and I will clothe thee with change of raiment. + +38:003:005 And I said, Let them set a fair mitre upon his head. So they + set a fair mitre upon his head, and clothed him with garments. + And the angel of the LORD stood by. + +38:003:006 And the angel of the LORD protested unto Joshua, saying, + +38:003:007 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If thou wilt walk in my ways, + and if thou wilt keep my charge, then thou shalt also judge my + house, and shalt also keep my courts, and I will give thee + places to walk among these that stand by. + +38:003:008 Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, thou, and thy fellows that + sit before thee: for they are men wondered at: for, behold, I + will bring forth my servant the BRANCH. + +38:003:009 For behold the stone that I have laid before Joshua; upon one + stone shall be seven eyes: behold, I will engrave the graving + thereof, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will remove the + iniquity of that land in one day. + +38:003:010 In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, shall ye call every man + his neighbour under the vine and under the fig tree. + +38:004:001 And the angel that talked with me came again, and waked me, as + a man that is wakened out of his sleep. + +38:004:002 And said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, + and behold a candlestick all of gold, with a bowl upon the top + of it, and his seven lamps thereon, and seven pipes to the + seven lamps, which are upon the top thereof: + +38:004:003 And two olive trees by it, one upon the right side of the + bowl, and the other upon the left side thereof. + +38:004:004 So I answered and spake to the angel that talked with me, + saying, What are these, my lord? + +38:004:005 Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me, + Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord. + +38:004:006 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word + of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by + power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. + +38:004:007 Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt + become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof + with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it. + +38:004:008 Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +38:004:009 The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this + house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know + that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you. + +38:004:010 For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall + rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel + with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to + and fro through the whole earth. + +38:004:011 Then answered I, and said unto him, What are these two olive + trees upon the right side of the candlestick and upon the left + side thereof? + +38:004:012 And I answered again, and said unto him, What be these two + olive branches which through the two golden pipes empty the + golden oil out of themselves? + +38:004:013 And he answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these be? + And I said, No, my lord. + +38:004:014 Then said he, These are the two anointed ones, that stand by + the LORD of the whole earth. + +38:005:001 Then I turned, and lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold + a flying roll. + +38:005:002 And he said unto me, What seest thou? And I answered, I see a + flying roll; the length thereof is twenty cubits, and the + breadth thereof ten cubits. + +38:005:003 Then said he unto me, This is the curse that goeth forth over + the face of the whole earth: for every one that stealeth shall + be cut off as on this side according to it; and every one that + sweareth shall be cut off as on that side according to it. + +38:005:004 I will bring it forth, saith the LORD of hosts, and it shall + enter into the house of the thief, and into the house of him + that sweareth falsely by my name: and it shall remain in the + midst of his house, and shall consume it with the timber + thereof and the stones thereof. + +38:005:005 Then the angel that talked with me went forth, and said unto + me, Lift up now thine eyes, and see what is this that goeth + forth. + +38:005:006 And I said, What is it? And he said, This is an ephah that + goeth forth. He said moreover, This is their resemblance + through all the earth. + +38:005:007 And, behold, there was lifted up a talent of lead: and this is + a woman that sitteth in the midst of the ephah. + +38:005:008 And he said, This is wickedness. And he cast it into the midst + of the ephah; and he cast the weight of lead upon the mouth + thereof. + +38:005:009 Then lifted I up mine eyes, and looked, and, behold, there + came out two women, and the wind was in their wings; for they + had wings like the wings of a stork: and they lifted up the + ephah between the earth and the heaven. + +38:005:010 Then said I to the angel that talked with me, Whither do these + bear the ephah? + +38:005:011 And he said unto me, To build it an house in the land of + Shinar: and it shall be established, and set there upon her + own base. + +38:006:001 And I turned, and lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and, + behold, there came four chariots out from between two + mountains; and the mountains were mountains of brass. + +38:006:002 In the first chariot were red horses; and in the second + chariot black horses; + +38:006:003 And in the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth + chariot grisled and bay horses. + +38:006:004 Then I answered and said unto the angel that talked with me, + What are these, my lord? + +38:006:005 And the angel answered and said unto me, These are the four + spirits of the heavens, which go forth from standing before + the LORD of all the earth. + +38:006:006 The black horses which are therein go forth into the north + country; and the white go forth after them; and the grisled go + forth toward the south country. + +38:006:007 And the bay went forth, and sought to go that they might walk + to and fro through the earth: and he said, Get you hence, walk + to and fro through the earth. So they walked to and fro + through the earth. + +38:006:008 Then cried he upon me, and spake unto me, saying, Behold, + these that go toward the north country have quieted my spirit + in the north country. + +38:006:009 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, + +38:006:010 Take of them of the captivity, even of Heldai, of Tobijah, and + of Jedaiah, which are come from Babylon, and come thou the + same day, and go into the house of Josiah the son of + Zephaniah; + +38:006:011 Then take silver and gold, and make crowns, and set them upon + the head of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest; + +38:006:012 And speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, + saying, Behold the man whose name is The BRANCH; and he shall + grow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of the + LORD: + +38:006:013 Even he shall build the temple of the LORD; and he shall bear + the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he + shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace + shall be between them both. + +38:006:014 And the crowns shall be to Helem, and to Tobijah, and to + Jedaiah, and to Hen the son of Zephaniah, for a memorial in + the temple of the LORD. + +38:006:015 And they that are far off shall come and build in the temple + of the LORD, and ye shall know that the LORD of hosts hath + sent me unto you. And this shall come to pass, if ye will + diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God. + +38:007:001 And it came to pass in the fourth year of king Darius, that + the word of the LORD came unto Zechariah in the fourth day of + the ninth month, even in Chisleu; + +38:007:002 When they had sent unto the house of God Sherezer and + Regemmelech, and their men, to pray before the LORD, + +38:007:003 And to speak unto the priests which were in the house of the + LORD of hosts, and to the prophets, saying, Should I weep in + the fifth month, separating myself, as I have done these so + many years? + +38:007:004 Then came the word of the LORD of hosts unto me, saying, + +38:007:005 Speak unto all the people of the land, and to the priests, + saying, When ye fasted and mourned in the fifth and seventh + month, even those seventy years, did ye at all fast unto me, + even to me? + +38:007:006 And when ye did eat, and when ye did drink, did not ye eat for + yourselves, and drink for yourselves? + +38:007:007 Should ye not hear the words which the LORD hath cried by the + former prophets, when Jerusalem was inhabited and in + prosperity, and the cities thereof round about her, when men + inhabited the south and the plain? + +38:007:008 And the word of the LORD came unto Zechariah, saying, + +38:007:009 Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true + judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his + brother: + +38:007:010 And oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, + nor the poor; and let none of you imagine evil against his + brother in your heart. + +38:007:011 But they refused to hearken, and pulled away the shoulder, and + stopped their ears, that they should not hear. + +38:007:012 Yea, they made their hearts as an adamant stone, lest they + should hear the law, and the words which the LORD of hosts + hath sent in his spirit by the former prophets: therefore came + a great wrath from the LORD of hosts. + +38:007:013 Therefore it is come to pass, that as he cried, and they would + not hear; so they cried, and I would not hear, saith the LORD + of hosts: + +38:007:014 But I scattered them with a whirlwind among all the nations + whom they knew not. Thus the land was desolate after them, + that no man passed through nor returned: for they laid the + pleasant land desolate. + +38:008:001 Again the word of the LORD of hosts came to me, saying, + +38:008:002 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with + great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury. + +38:008:003 Thus saith the LORD; I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell + in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a + city of truth; and the mountain of the LORD of hosts the holy + mountain. + +38:008:004 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; There shall yet old men and old + women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, and every man with + his staff in his hand for very age. + +38:008:005 And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls + playing in the streets thereof. + +38:008:006 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If it be marvellous in the eyes + of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be + marvellous in mine eyes? saith the LORD of hosts. + +38:008:007 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will save my people + from the east country, and from the west country; + +38:008:008 And I will bring them, and they shall dwell in the midst of + Jerusalem: and they shall be my people, and I will be their + God, in truth and in righteousness. + +38:008:009 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Let your hands be strong, ye + that hear in these days these words by the mouth of the + prophets, which were in the day that the foundation of the + house of the LORD of hosts was laid, that the temple might be + built. + +38:008:010 For before these days there was no hire for man, nor any hire + for beast; neither was there any peace to him that went out or + came in because of the affliction: for I set all men every one + against his neighbour. + +38:008:011 But now I will not be unto the residue of this people as in + the former days, saith the LORD of hosts. + +38:008:012 For the seed shall be prosperous; the vine shall give her + fruit, and the ground shall give her increase, and the heavens + shall give their dew; and I will cause the remnant of this + people to possess all these things. + +38:008:013 And it shall come to pass, that as ye were a curse among the + heathen, O house of Judah, and house of Israel; so will I save + you, and ye shall be a blessing: fear not, but let your hands + be strong. + +38:008:014 For thus saith the LORD of hosts; As I thought to punish you, + when your fathers provoked me to wrath, saith the LORD of + hosts, and I repented not: + +38:008:015 So again have I thought in these days to do well unto + Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not. + +38:008:016 These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the + truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and + peace in your gates: + +38:008:017 And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his + neighbour; and love no false oath: for all these are things + that I hate, saith the LORD. + +38:008:018 And the word of the LORD of hosts came unto me, saying, + +38:008:019 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The fast of the fourth month, + and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and + the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and + gladness, and cheerful feasts; therefore love the truth and + peace. + +38:008:020 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; It shall yet come to pass, that + there shall come people, and the inhabitants of many cities: + +38:008:021 And the inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, + Let us go speedily to pray before the LORD, and to seek the + LORD of hosts: I will go also. + +38:008:022 Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the + LORD of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the LORD. + +38:008:023 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; In those days it shall come to + pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the + nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a + Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God + is with you. + +38:009:001 The burden of the word of the LORD in the land of Hadrach, and + Damascus shall be the rest thereof: when the eyes of man, as + of all the tribes of Israel, shall be toward the LORD. + +38:009:002 And Hamath also shall border thereby; Tyrus, and Zidon, though + it be very wise. + +38:009:003 And Tyrus did build herself a strong hold, and heaped up + silver as the dust, and fine gold as the mire of the streets. + +38:009:004 Behold, the LORD will cast her out, and he will smite her + power in the sea; and she shall be devoured with fire. + +38:009:005 Ashkelon shall see it, and fear; Gaza also shall see it, and + be very sorrowful, and Ekron; for her expectation shall be + ashamed; and the king shall perish from Gaza, and Ashkelon + shall not be inhabited. + +38:009:006 And a bastard shall dwell in Ashdod, and I will cut off the + pride of the Philistines. + +38:009:007 And I will take away his blood out of his mouth, and his + abominations from between his teeth: but he that remaineth, + even he, shall be for our God, and he shall be as a governor + in Judah, and Ekron as a Jebusite. + +38:009:008 And I will encamp about mine house because of the army, + because of him that passeth by, and because of him that + returneth: and no oppressor shall pass through them any more: + for now have I seen with mine eyes. + +38:009:009 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of + Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and + having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a + colt the foal of an ass. + +38:009:010 And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse + from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be cut off: and he + shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion shall be + from sea even to sea, and from the river even to the ends of + the earth. + +38:009:011 As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant I have sent + forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water. + +38:009:012 Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day + do I declare that I will render double unto thee; + +38:009:013 When I have bent Judah for me, filled the bow with Ephraim, + and raised up thy sons, O Zion, against thy sons, O Greece, + and made thee as the sword of a mighty man. + +38:009:014 And the LORD shall be seen over them, and his arrow shall go + forth as the lightning: and the LORD God shall blow the + trumpet, and shall go with whirlwinds of the south. + +38:009:015 The 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. + +38:009:016 And the LORD their God shall save them in that day as the + flock of his people: for they shall be as the stones of a + crown, lifted up as an ensign upon his land. + +38:009:017 For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! + corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the + maids. + +38:010:001 Ask ye of the LORD rain in the time of the latter rain; so the + LORD shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, + to every one grass in the field. + +38:010:002 For the idols have spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a + lie, and have told false dreams; they comfort in vain: + therefore they went their way as a flock, they were troubled, + because there was no shepherd. + +38:010:003 Mine anger was kindled against the shepherds, and I punished + the goats: for the LORD of hosts hath visited his flock the + house of Judah, and hath made them as his goodly horse in the + battle. + +38:010:004 Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of + him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor together. + +38:010:005 And they shall be as mighty men, which tread down their + enemies in the mire of the streets in the battle: and they + shall fight, because the LORD is with them, and the riders on + horses shall be confounded. + +38:010:006 And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the + house of Joseph, and I will bring them again to place them; + for I have mercy upon them: and they shall be as though I had + not cast them off: for I am the LORD their God, and will hear + them. + +38:010:007 And they of Ephraim shall be like a mighty man, and their + heart shall rejoice as through wine: yea, their children shall + see it, and be glad; their heart shall rejoice in the LORD. + +38:010:008 I will hiss for them, and gather them; for I have redeemed + them: and they shall increase as they have increased. + +38:010:009 And I will sow them among the people: and they shall remember + me in far countries; and they shall live with their children, + and turn again. + +38:010:010 I will bring them again also out of the land of Egypt, and + gather them out of Assyria; and I will bring them into the + land of Gilead and Lebanon; and place shall not be found for + them. + +38:010:011 And he shall pass through the sea with affliction, and shall + smite the waves in the sea, and all the deeps of the river + shall dry up: and the pride of Assyria shall be brought down, + and the sceptre of Egypt shall depart away. + +38:010:012 And I will strengthen them in the LORD; and they shall walk up + and down in his name, saith the LORD. + +38:011:001 Open thy doors, O Lebanon, that the fire may devour thy + cedars. + +38:011:002 Howl, fir tree; for the cedar is fallen; because the mighty + are spoiled: howl, O ye oaks of Bashan; for the forest of the + vintage is come down. + +38:011:003 There is a voice of the howling of the shepherds; for their + glory is spoiled: a voice of the roaring of young lions; for + the pride of Jordan is spoiled. + +38:011:004 Thus saith the LORD my God; Feed the flock of the slaughter; + +38:011:005 Whose possessors slay them, and hold themselves not guilty: + and they that sell them say, Blessed be the LORD; for I am + rich: and their own shepherds pity them not. + +38:011:006 For I will no more pity the inhabitants of the land, saith the + LORD: but, lo, I will deliver the men every one into his + neighbour's hand, and into the hand of his king: and they + shall smite the land, and out of their hand I will not deliver + them. + +38:011:007 And I will feed the flock of slaughter, even you, O poor of + the flock. And I took unto me two staves; the one I called + Beauty, and the other I called Bands; and I fed the flock. + +38:011:008 Three shepherds also I cut off in one month; and my soul + lothed them, and their soul also abhorred me. + +38:011:009 Then said I, I will not feed you: that that dieth, let it die; + and that that is to be cut off, let it be cut off; and let the + rest eat every one the flesh of another. + +38:011:010 And I took my staff, even Beauty, and cut it asunder, that I + might break my covenant which I had made with all the people. + +38:011:011 And it was broken in that day: and so the poor of the flock + that waited upon me knew that it was the word of the LORD. + +38:011:012 And I said unto them, If ye think good, give me my price; and + if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty pieces of + silver. + +38:011:013 And the LORD said unto me, Cast it unto the potter: a goodly + price that I was prised at of them. And I took the thirty + pieces of silver, and cast them to the potter in the house of + the LORD. + +38:011:014 Then I cut asunder mine other staff, even Bands, that I might + break the brotherhood between Judah and Israel. + +38:011:015 And the LORD said unto me, Take unto thee yet the instruments + of a foolish shepherd. + +38:011:016 For, lo, I will raise up a shepherd in the land, which shall + not visit those that be cut off, neither shall seek the young + one, nor heal that that is broken, nor feed that that standeth + still: but he shall eat the flesh of the fat, and tear their + claws in pieces. + +38:011:017 Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock! the sword + shall be upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall + be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly + darkened. + +38:012:001 The burden of the word of the LORD for Israel, saith the LORD, + which stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation + of the earth, and formeth the spirit of man within him. + +38:012:002 Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the + people round about, when they shall be in the siege both + against Judah and against Jerusalem. + +38:012:003 And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for + all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in + pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered + together against it. + +38:012:004 In that day, saith the LORD, I will smite every horse with + astonishment, and his rider with madness: and I will open mine + eyes upon the house of Judah, and will smite every horse of + the people with blindness. + +38:012:005 And the governors of Judah shall say in their heart, The + inhabitants of Jerusalem shall be my strength in the LORD of + hosts their God. + +38:012:006 In that day will I make the governors of Judah like an hearth + of fire among the wood, and like a torch of fire in a sheaf; + and they shall devour all the people round about, on the right + hand and on the left: and Jerusalem shall be inhabited again + in her own place, even in Jerusalem. + +38:012:007 The LORD also shall save the tents of Judah first, that the + glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants + of Jerusalem do not magnify themselves against Judah. + +38:012:008 In that day shall the LORD defend the inhabitants of + Jerusalem; and he that is feeble among them at that day shall + be as David; and the house of David shall be as God, as the + angel of the LORD before them. + +38:012:009 And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to + destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem. + +38:012:010 And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the + inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of + supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have + pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his + only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is + in bitterness for his firstborn. + +38:012:011 In that day shall there be a great mourning in Jerusalem, as + the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon. + +38:012:012 And the land shall mourn, every family apart; the family of + the house of David apart, and their wives apart; the family of + the house of Nathan apart, and their wives apart; + +38:012:013 The family of the house of Levi apart, and their wives apart; + the family of Shimei apart, and their wives apart; + +38:012:014 All the families that remain, every family apart, and their + wives apart. + +38:013:001 In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of + David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for + uncleanness. + +38:013:002 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD of + hosts, that I will cut off the names of the idols out of the + land, and they shall no more be remembered: and also I will + cause the prophets and the unclean spirit to pass out of the + land. + +38:013:003 And it shall come to pass, that when any shall yet prophesy, + then his father and his mother that begat him shall say unto + him, Thou shalt not live; for thou speakest lies in the name + of the LORD: and his father and his mother that begat him + shall thrust him through when he prophesieth. + +38:013:004 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the prophets shall + be ashamed every one of his vision, when he hath prophesied; + neither shall they wear a rough garment to deceive: + +38:013:005 But he shall say, I am no prophet, I am an husbandman; for man + taught me to keep cattle from my youth. + +38:013:006 And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine + hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in + the house of my friends. + +38:013:007 Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that + is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and + the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon + the little ones. + +38:013:008 And it shall come to pass, that in all the land, saith the + LORD, two parts therein shall be cut off and die; but the + third shall be left therein. + +38:013:009 And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will + refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is + tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I + will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The LORD is my + God. + +38:014:001 Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, and thy spoil shall be + divided in the midst of thee. + +38:014:002 For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle; and + the city shall be taken, and the houses rifled, and the women + ravished; and half of the city shall go forth into captivity, + and the residue of the people shall not be cut off from the + city. + +38:014:003 Then shall the LORD go forth, and fight against those nations, + as when he fought in the day of battle. + +38:014:004 And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, + which is before Jerusalem on the east, and the mount of Olives + shall cleave in the midst thereof toward the east and toward + the west, and there shall be a very great valley; and half of + the mountain shall remove toward the north, and half of it + toward the south. + +38:014:005 And ye shall flee to the valley of the mountains; for the + valley of the mountains shall reach unto Azal: yea, ye shall + flee, like as ye fled from before the earthquake in the days + of Uzziah king of Judah: and the LORD my God shall come, and + all the saints with thee. + +38:014:006 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the light shall + not be clear, nor dark: + +38:014:007 But it shall be one day which shall be known to the LORD, not + day, nor night: but it shall come to pass, that at evening + time it shall be light. + +38:014:008 And it shall be in that day, that living waters shall go out + from Jerusalem; half of them toward the former sea, and half + of them toward the hinder sea: in summer and in winter shall + it be. + +38:014:009 And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day + shall there be one LORD, and his name one. + +38:014:010 All the land shall be turned as a plain from Geba to Rimmon + south of Jerusalem: and it shall be lifted up, and inhabited + in her place, from Benjamin's gate unto the place of the first + gate, unto the corner gate, and from the tower of Hananeel + unto the king's winepresses. + +38:014:011 And men shall dwell in it, and there shall be no more utter + destruction; but Jerusalem shall be safely inhabited. + +38:014:012 And this shall be the plague wherewith the LORD will smite all + the people that have fought against Jerusalem; Their flesh + shall consume away while they stand upon their feet, and their + eyes shall consume away in their holes, and their tongue shall + consume away in their mouth. + +38:014:013 And it shall come to pass in that day, that a great tumult + from the LORD shall be among them; and they shall lay hold + every one on the hand of his neighbour, and his hand shall + rise up against the hand of his neighbour. + +38:014:014 And Judah also shall fight at Jerusalem; and the wealth of all + the heathen round about shall be gathered together, gold, and + silver, and apparel, in great abundance. + +38:014:015 And so shall be the plague of the horse, of the mule, of the + camel, and of the ass, and of all the beasts that shall be in + these tents, as this plague. + +38:014:016 And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left of all + the nations which came against Jerusalem shall even go up from + year to year to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, and to + keep the feast of tabernacles. + +38:014:017 And it shall be, that whoso will not come up of all the + families of the earth unto Jerusalem to worship the King, the + LORD of hosts, even upon them shall be no rain. + +38:014:018 And if the family of Egypt go not up, and come not, that have + no rain; there shall be the plague, wherewith the LORD will + smite the heathen that come not up to keep the feast of + tabernacles. + +38:014:019 This shall be the punishment of Egypt, and the punishment of + all nations that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles. + +38:014:020 In that day shall there be upon the bells of the horses, + HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD; and the pots in the LORD's house shall + be like the bowls before the altar. + +38:014:021 Yea, every pot in Jerusalem and in Judah shall be holiness + unto the LORD of hosts: and all they that sacrifice shall come + and take of them, and seethe therein: and in that day there + shall be no more the Canaanite in the house of the LORD of + hosts. + +Book 39 Malachi + +39:001:001 The burden of the word of the LORD to Israel by Malachi. + +39:001:002 I have loved you, saith the LORD. Yet ye say, Wherein hast + thou loved us? Was not Esau Jacob's brother? saith the LORD: + yet I loved Jacob, + +39:001:003 And I hated Esau, and laid his mountains and his heritage + waste for the dragons of the wilderness. + +39:001:004 Whereas Edom saith, We are impoverished, but we will return + and build the desolate places; thus saith the LORD of hosts, + They shall build, but I will throw down; and they shall call + them, The border of wickedness, and, The people against whom + the LORD hath indignation for ever. + +39:001:005 And your eyes shall see, and ye shall say, The LORD will be + magnified from the border of Israel. + +39:001:006 A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then + I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, + where is my fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, + that despise my name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy + name? + +39:001:007 Ye offer polluted bread upon mine altar; and ye say, Wherein + have we polluted thee? In that ye say, The table of the LORD + is contemptible. + +39:001:008 And if ye offer the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? and + if ye offer the lame and sick, is it not evil? offer it now + unto thy governor; will he be pleased with thee, or accept thy + person? saith the LORD of hosts. + +39:001:009 And now, I pray you, beseech God that he will be gracious unto + us: this hath been by your means: will he regard your persons? + saith the LORD of hosts. + +39:001:010 Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for + nought? neither do ye kindle fire on mine altar for nought. I + have no pleasure in you, saith the LORD of hosts, neither will + I accept an offering at your hand. + +39:001:011 For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the + same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every + place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure + offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith + the LORD of hosts. + +39:001:012 But ye have profaned it, in that ye say, The table of the LORD + is polluted; and the fruit thereof, even his meat, is + contemptible. + +39:001:013 Ye said also, Behold, what a weariness is it! and ye have + snuffed at it, saith the LORD of hosts; and ye brought that + which was torn, and the lame, and the sick; thus ye brought an + offering: should I accept this of your hand? saith the LORD. + +39:001:014 But cursed be the deceiver, which hath in his flock a male, + and voweth, and sacrificeth unto the LORD a corrupt thing: for + I am a great King, saith the LORD of hosts, and my name is + dreadful among the heathen. + +39:002:001 And now, O ye priests, this commandment is for you. + +39:002:002 If ye will not hear, and if ye will not lay it to heart, to + give glory unto my name, saith the LORD of hosts, I will even + send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings: yea, I + have cursed them already, because ye do not lay it to heart. + +39:002:003 Behold, I will corrupt your seed, and spread dung upon your + faces, even the dung of your solemn feasts; and one shall take + you away with it. + +39:002:004 And ye shall know that I have sent this commandment unto you, + that my covenant might be with Levi, saith the LORD of hosts. + +39:002:005 My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to + him for the fear wherewith he feared me, and was afraid before + my name. + +39:002:006 The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found + in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did + turn many away from iniquity. + +39:002:007 For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should + seek the law at his mouth: for he is the messenger of the LORD + of hosts. + +39:002:008 But ye are departed out of the way; ye have caused many to + stumble at the law; ye have corrupted the covenant of Levi, + saith the LORD of hosts. + +39:002:009 Therefore have I also made you contemptible and base before + all the people, according as ye have not kept my ways, but + have been partial in the law. + +39:002:010 Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why + do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by + profaning the covenant of our fathers? + +39:002:011 Judah hath dealt treacherously, and an abomination is + committed in Israel and in Jerusalem; for Judah hath profaned + the holiness of the LORD which he loved, and hath married the + daughter of a strange god. + +39:002:012 The LORD will cut off the man that doeth this, the master and + the scholar, out of the tabernacles of Jacob, and him that + offereth an offering unto the LORD of hosts. + +39:002:013 And this have ye done again, covering the altar of the LORD + with tears, with weeping, and with crying out, insomuch that + he regardeth not the offering any more, or receiveth it with + good will at your hand. + +39:002:014 Yet ye say, Wherefore? Because the LORD hath been witness + between thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast + dealt treacherously: yet is she thy companion, and the wife of + thy covenant. + +39:002:015 And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. + And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore + take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously + against the wife of his youth. + +39:002:016 For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting + away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the + LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye + deal not treacherously. + +39:002:017 Ye have wearied the LORD with your words. Yet ye say, Wherein + have we wearied him? When ye say, Every one that doeth evil is + good in the sight of the LORD, and he delighteth in them; or, + Where is the God of judgment? + +39:003:001 Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way + before me: and the LORD, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to + his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye + delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts. + +39:003:002 But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand + when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like + fullers' soap: + +39:003:003 And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he + shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and + silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in + righteousness. + +39:003:004 Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant + unto the LORD, as in the days of old, and as in former years. + +39:003:005 And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift + witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and + against false swearers, and against those that oppress the + hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that + turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith + the LORD of hosts. + +39:003:006 For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob + are not consumed. + +39:003:007 Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine + ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I will + return unto you, saith the LORD of hosts. But ye said, Wherein + shall we return? + +39:003:008 Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein + have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. + +39:003:009 Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this + whole nation. + +39:003:010 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be + meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD + of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and + pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough + to receive it. + +39:003:011 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall + not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine + cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of + hosts. + +39:003:012 And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a + delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts. + +39:003:013 Your words have been stout against me, saith the LORD. Yet ye + say, What have we spoken so much against thee? + +39:003:014 Ye have said, It is vain to serve God: and what profit is it + that we have kept his ordinance, and that we have walked + mournfully before the LORD of hosts? + +39:003:015 And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work + wickedness are set up; yea, they that tempt God are even + delivered. + +39:003:016 Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and + the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance + was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that + thought upon his name. + +39:003:017 And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day + when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man + spareth his own son that serveth him. + +39:003:018 Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and + the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth + him not. + +39:004:001 For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and + all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be + stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the + LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor + branch. + +39:004:002 But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness + arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and + grow up as calves of the stall. + +39:004:003 And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes + under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, + saith the LORD of hosts. + +39:004:004 Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded + unto him in Horeb for all Israel, with the statutes and + judgments. + +39:004:005 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming + of the great and dreadful day of the LORD: + +39:004:006 And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, + and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come + and smite the earth with a curse. + +Book 40 Matthew + +40:001:001 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, + the son of Abraham. + +40:001:002 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat + Judas and his brethren; + +40:001:003 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat + Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; + +40:001:004 And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and + Naasson begat Salmon; + +40:001:005 And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; + and Obed begat Jesse; + +40:001:006 And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat + Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias; + +40:001:007 And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia + begat Asa; + +40:001:008 And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram + begat Ozias; + +40:001:009 And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz + begat Ezekias; + +40:001:010 And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon + begat Josias; + +40:001:011 And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time + they were carried away to Babylon: + +40:001:012 And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat + Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel; + +40:001:013 And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and + Eliakim begat Azor; + +40:001:014 And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat + Eliud; + +40:001:015 And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and + Matthan begat Jacob; + +40:001:016 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born + Jesus, who is called Christ. + +40:001:017 So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen + generations; and from David until the carrying away into + Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away + into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations. + +40:001:018 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his + mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, + she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. + +40:001:019 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to + make her a publick example, was minded to put her away + privily. + +40:001:020 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the + LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of + David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that + which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. + +40:001:021 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name + JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. + +40:001:022 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was + spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, + +40:001:023 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a + son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being + interpreted is, God with us. + +40:001:024 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the + Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: + +40:001:025 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: + and he called his name JESUS. + +40:002:001 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of + Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to + Jerusalem, + +40:002:002 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have + seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. + +40:002:003 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, + and all Jerusalem with him. + +40:002:004 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of + the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should + be born. + +40:002:005 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is + written by the prophet, + +40:002:006 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least + among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a + Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. + +40:002:007 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired + of them diligently what time the star appeared. + +40:002:008 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search + diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, + bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. + +40:002:009 When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the + star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it + came and stood over where the young child was. + +40:002:010 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great + joy. + +40:002:011 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young + child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: + and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto + him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh. + +40:002:012 And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return + to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. + +40:002:013 And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord + appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the + young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou + there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young + child to destroy him. + +40:002:014 When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by + night, and departed into Egypt: + +40:002:015 And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be + fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, + Out of Egypt have I called my son. + +40:002:016 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, + was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children + that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from + two years old and under, according to the time which he had + diligently enquired of the wise men. + +40:002:017 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the + prophet, saying, + +40:002:018 In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and + great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not + be comforted, because they are not. + +40:002:019 But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord + appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, + +40:002:020 Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go + into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the + young child's life. + +40:002:021 And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and + came into the land of Israel. + +40:002:022 But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the + room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: + notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned + aside into the parts of Galilee: + +40:002:023 And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might + be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be + called a Nazarene. + +40:003:001 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the + wilderness of Judaea, + +40:003:002 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. + +40:003:003 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, + saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye + the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. + +40:003:004 And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a + leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and + wild honey. + +40:003:005 Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the + region round about Jordan, + +40:003:006 And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins. + +40:003:007 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to + his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who + hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? + +40:003:008 Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: + +40:003:009 And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our + father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones + to raise up children unto Abraham. + +40:003:010 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: + therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is + hewn down, and cast into the fire. + +40:003:011 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that + cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not + worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and + with fire: + +40:003:012 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his + floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn + up the chaff with unquenchable fire. + +40:003:013 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be + baptized of him. + +40:003:014 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of + thee, and comest thou to me? + +40:003:015 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for + thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he + suffered him. + +40:003:016 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of + the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he + saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting + upon him: + +40:003:017 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in + whom I am well pleased. + +40:004:001 Then was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be + tempted of the devil. + +40:004:002 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was + afterward an hungred. + +40:004:003 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son + of God, command that these stones be made bread. + +40:004:004 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by + bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the + mouth of God. + +40:004:005 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth + him on a pinnacle of the temple, + +40:004:006 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself + down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge + concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, + lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. + +40:004:007 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt + the Lord thy God. + +40:004:008 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high + mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and + the glory of them; + +40:004:009 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou + wilt fall down and worship me. + +40:004:010 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is + written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only + shalt thou serve. + +40:004:011 Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and + ministered unto him. + +40:004:012 Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he + departed into Galilee; + +40:004:013 And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is + upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim: + +40:004:014 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the + prophet, saying, + +40:004:015 The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of + the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles; + +40:004:016 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them + which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung + up. + +40:004:017 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for + the kingdom of heaven is at hand. + +40:004:018 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, + Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into + the sea: for they were fishers. + +40:004:019 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers + of men. + +40:004:020 And they straightway left their nets, and followed him. + +40:004:021 And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the + son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee + their father, mending their nets; and he called them. + +40:004:022 And they immediately left the ship and their father, and + followed him. + +40:004:023 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their + synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and + healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among + the people. + +40:004:024 And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto + him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and + torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and + those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and + he healed them. + +40:004:025 And there followed him great multitudes of people from + Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from + Judaea, and from beyond Jordan. + +40:005:001 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and + when he was set, his disciples came unto him: + +40:005:002 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, + +40:005:003 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of + heaven. + +40:005:004 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. + +40:005:005 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. + +40:005:006 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after + righteousness: for they shall be filled. + +40:005:007 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. + +40:005:008 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. + +40:005:009 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the + children of God. + +40:005:010 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: + for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. + +40:005:011 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, + and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my + sake. + +40:005:012 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in + heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before + you. + +40:005:013 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his + savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good + for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot + of men. + +40:005:014 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill + cannot be hid. + +40:005:015 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but + on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the + house. + +40:005:016 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your + good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. + +40:005:017 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: + I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. + +40:005:018 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot + or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be + fulfilled. + +40:005:019 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least + commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the + least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and + teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of + heaven. + +40:005:020 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall + exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye + shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. + +40:005:021 Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt + not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the + judgment: + +40:005:022 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother + without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and + whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger + of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be + in danger of hell fire. + +40:005:023 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there + rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; + +40:005:024 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first + be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy + gift. + +40:005:025 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way + with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the + judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be + cast into prison. + +40:005:026 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out + thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. + +40:005:027 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt + not commit adultery: + +40:005:028 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust + after her hath committed adultery with her already in his + heart. + +40:005:029 And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it + from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy + members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be + cast into hell. + +40:005:030 And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it + from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy + members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be + cast into hell. + +40:005:031 It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him + give her a writing of divorcement: + +40:005:032 But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, + saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit + adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced + committeth adultery. + +40:005:033 Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old + time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto + the Lord thine oaths: + +40:005:034 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for + it is God's throne: + +40:005:035 Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by + Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. + +40:005:036 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not + make one hair white or black. + +40:005:037 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for + whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. + +40:005:038 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a + tooth for a tooth: + +40:005:039 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever + shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other + also. + +40:005:040 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy + coat, let him have thy cloak also. + +40:005:041 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him + twain. + +40:005:042 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow + of thee turn not thou away. + +40:005:043 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy + neighbour, and hate thine enemy. + +40:005:044 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse + you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which + despitefully use you, and persecute you; + +40:005:045 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: + for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and + sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. + +40:005:046 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do + not even the publicans the same? + +40:005:047 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than + others? do not even the publicans so? + +40:005:048 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in + heaven is perfect. + +40:006:001 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of + them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in + heaven. + +40:006:002 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet + before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the + streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto + you, They have their reward. + +40:006:003 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy + right hand doeth: + +40:006:004 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth + in secret himself shall reward thee openly. + +40:006:005 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites + are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in + the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. + Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. + +40:006:006 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when + thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in + secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee + openly. + +40:006:007 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: + for they think that they shall be heard for their much + speaking. + +40:006:008 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth + what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. + +40:006:009 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in + heaven, Hallowed be thy name. + +40:006:010 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in + heaven. + +40:006:011 Give us this day our daily bread. + +40:006:012 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. + +40:006:013 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For + thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. + Amen. + +40:006:014 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father + will also forgive you: + +40:006:015 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your + Father forgive your trespasses. + +40:006:016 Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad + countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may + appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have + their reward. + +40:006:017 But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy + face; + +40:006:018 That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father + which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, + shall reward thee openly. + +40:006:019 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and + rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: + +40:006:020 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither + moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break + through nor steal: + +40:006:021 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. + +40:006:022 The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be + single, thy whole body shall be full of light. + +40:006:023 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of + darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, + how great is that darkness! + +40:006:024 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, + and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and + despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. + +40:006:025 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what + ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, + what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the + body than raiment? + +40:006:026 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they + reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth + them. Are ye not much better than they? + +40:006:027 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his + stature? + +40:006:028 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of + the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: + +40:006:029 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was + not arrayed like one of these. + +40:006:030 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to + day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much + more clothe you, O ye of little faith? + +40:006:031 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What + shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? + +40:006:032 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your + heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. + +40:006:033 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; + and all these things shall be added unto you. + +40:006:034 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall + take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day + is the evil thereof. + +40:007:001 Judge not, that ye be not judged. + +40:007:002 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with + what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. + +40:007:003 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, + but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? + +40:007:004 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote + out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye? + +40:007:005 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; + and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of + thy brother's eye. + +40:007:006 Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye + your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their + feet, and turn again and rend you. + +40:007:007 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; + knock, and it shall be opened unto you: + +40:007:008 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh + findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. + +40:007:009 Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will + he give him a stone? + +40:007:010 Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? + +40:007:011 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your + children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven + give good things to them that ask him? + +40:007:012 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to + you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the + prophets. + +40:007:013 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and + broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there + be which go in thereat: + +40:007:014 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which + leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. + +40:007:015 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's + clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. + +40:007:016 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of + thorns, or figs of thistles? + +40:007:017 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a + corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. + +40:007:018 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a + corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. + +40:007:019 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, + and cast into the fire. + +40:007:020 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. + +40:007:021 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into + the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father + which is in heaven. + +40:007:022 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not + prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? + and in thy name done many wonderful works? + +40:007:023 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart + from me, ye that work iniquity. + +40:007:024 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth + them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house + upon a rock: + +40:007:025 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds + blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was + founded upon a rock. + +40:007:026 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth + them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his + house upon the sand: + +40:007:027 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds + blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the + fall of it. + +40:007:028 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the + people were astonished at his doctrine: + +40:007:029 For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the + scribes. + +40:008:001 When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes + followed him. + +40:008:002 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, + Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. + +40:008:003 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; + be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. + +40:008:004 And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy + way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses + commanded, for a testimony unto them. + +40:008:005 And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him + a centurion, beseeching him, + +40:008:006 And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, + grievously tormented. + +40:008:007 And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him. + +40:008:008 The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that + thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, + and my servant shall be healed. + +40:008:009 For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and + I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and + he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. + +40:008:010 When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that + followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great + faith, no, not in Israel. + +40:008:011 And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and + west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, + in the kingdom of heaven. + +40:008:012 But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer + darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. + +40:008:013 And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou + hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was + healed in the selfsame hour. + +40:008:014 And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's + mother laid, and sick of a fever. + +40:008:015 And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she + arose, and ministered unto them. + +40:008:016 When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were + possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his + word, and healed all that were sick: + +40:008:017 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the + prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our + sicknesses. + +40:008:018 Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave + commandment to depart unto the other side. + +40:008:019 And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will + follow thee whithersoever thou goest. + +40:008:020 And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds + of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to + lay his head. + +40:008:021 And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me + first to go and bury my father. + +40:008:022 But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury + their dead. + +40:008:023 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed + him. + +40:008:024 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch + that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. + +40:008:025 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, + save us: we perish. + +40:008:026 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little + faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and + there was a great calm. + +40:008:027 But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, + that even the winds and the sea obey him! + +40:008:028 And when he was come to the other side into the country of the + Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming + out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass + by that way. + +40:008:029 And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with + thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment + us before the time? + +40:008:030 And there was a good way off from them an herd of many swine + feeding. + +40:008:031 So the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, + suffer us to go away into the herd of swine. + +40:008:032 And he said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they + went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of + swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and + perished in the waters. + +40:008:033 And they that kept them fled, and went their ways into the + city, and told every thing, and what was befallen to the + possessed of the devils. + +40:008:034 And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when + they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of + their coasts. + +40:009:001 And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his + own city. + +40:009:002 And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, + lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the + sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven + thee. + +40:009:003 And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, + This man blasphemeth. + +40:009:004 And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil + in your hearts? + +40:009:005 For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or + to say, Arise, and walk? + +40:009:006 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth + to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) + Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. + +40:009:007 And he arose, and departed to his house. + +40:009:008 But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified + God, which had given such power unto men. + +40:009:009 And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named + Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto + him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. + +40:009:010 And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, + behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him + and his disciples. + +40:009:011 And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, + Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners? + +40:009:012 But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be + whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. + +40:009:013 But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and + not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but + sinners to repentance. + +40:009:014 Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and + the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not? + +40:009:015 And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber + mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days + will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and + then shall they fast. + +40:009:016 No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for + that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, + and the rent is made worse. + +40:009:017 Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles + break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but + they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved. + +40:009:018 While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a + certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even + now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall + live. + +40:009:019 And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples. + +40:009:020 And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of + blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of + his garment: + +40:009:021 For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I + shall be whole. + +40:009:022 But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, + Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. + And the woman was made whole from that hour. + +40:009:023 And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the + minstrels and the people making a noise, + +40:009:024 He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but + sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn. + +40:009:025 But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her + by the hand, and the maid arose. + +40:009:026 And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land. + +40:009:027 And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, + crying, and saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on us. + +40:009:028 And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to + him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to + do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. + +40:009:029 Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be + it unto you. + +40:009:030 And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, + saying, See that no man know it. + +40:009:031 But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in + all that country. + +40:009:032 As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man + possessed with a devil. + +40:009:033 And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the + multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel. + +40:009:034 But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the + prince of the devils. + +40:009:035 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in + their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and + healing every sickness and every disease among the people. + +40:009:036 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion + on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as + sheep having no shepherd. + +40:009:037 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is + plenteous, but the labourers are few; + +40:009:038 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send + forth labourers into his harvest. + +40:010:001 And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave + them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to + heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. + +40:010:002 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, + Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the + son of Zebedee, and John his brother; + +40:010:003 Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; + James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was + Thaddaeus; + +40:010:004 Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed + him. + +40:010:005 These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go + not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the + Samaritans enter ye not: + +40:010:006 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. + +40:010:007 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at + hand. + +40:010:008 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out + devils: freely ye have received, freely give. + +40:010:009 Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, + +40:010:010 Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, + nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat. + +40:010:011 And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who + in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence. + +40:010:012 And when ye come into an house, salute it. + +40:010:013 And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but + if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you. + +40:010:014 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when + ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of + your feet. + +40:010:015 Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land + of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that + city. + +40:010:016 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be + ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. + +40:010:017 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the + councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; + +40:010:018 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my + sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. + +40:010:019 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye + shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what + ye shall speak. + +40:010:020 For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father + which speaketh in you. + +40:010:021 And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the + father the child: and the children shall rise up against their + parents, and cause them to be put to death. + +40:010:022 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he + that endureth to the end shall be saved. + +40:010:023 But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into + another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone + over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. + +40:010:024 The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above + his lord. + +40:010:025 It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and + the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the + house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his + household? + +40:010:026 Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that + shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. + +40:010:027 What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what + ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. + +40:010:028 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to + kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy + both soul and body in hell. + +40:010:029 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them + shall not fall on the ground without your Father. + +40:010:030 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. + +40:010:031 Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many + sparrows. + +40:010:032 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I + confess also before my Father which is in heaven. + +40:010:033 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny + before my Father which is in heaven. + +40:010:034 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to + send peace, but a sword. + +40:010:035 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and + the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law + against her mother in law. + +40:010:036 And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. + +40:010:037 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of + me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not + worthy of me. + +40:010:038 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is + not worthy of me. + +40:010:039 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his + life for my sake shall find it. + +40:010:040 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me + receiveth him that sent me. + +40:010:041 He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall + receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous + man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous + man's reward. + +40:010:042 And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little + ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, + verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. + +40:011:001 And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding + his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to + preach in their cities. + +40:011:002 Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he + sent two of his disciples, + +40:011:003 And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look + for another? + +40:011:004 Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again + those things which ye do hear and see: + +40:011:005 The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers + are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and + the poor have the gospel preached to them. + +40:011:006 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. + +40:011:007 And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes + concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? + A reed shaken with the wind? + +40:011:008 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft + raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' + houses. + +40:011:009 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto + you, and more than a prophet. + +40:011:010 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my + messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before + thee. + +40:011:011 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there + hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: + notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is + greater than he. + +40:011:012 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of + heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. + +40:011:013 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. + +40:011:014 And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to + come. + +40:011:015 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. + +40:011:016 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto + children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their + fellows, + +40:011:017 And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we + have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented. + +40:011:018 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He + hath a devil. + +40:011:019 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold + a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and + sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children. + +40:011:020 Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty + works were done, because they repented not: + +40:011:021 Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the + mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre + and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and + ashes. + +40:011:022 But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and + Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you. + +40:011:023 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be + brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been + done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained + until this day. + +40:011:024 But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the + land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee. + +40:011:025 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, + Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things + from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. + +40:011:026 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. + +40:011:027 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man + knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the + Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal + him. + +40:011:028 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I + will give you rest. + +40:011:029 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and + lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. + +40:011:030 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. + +40:012:001 At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; + and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears + of corn and to eat. + +40:012:002 But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy + disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath + day. + +40:012:003 But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when + he was an hungred, and they that were with him; + +40:012:004 How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the + shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for + them which were with him, but only for the priests? + +40:012:005 Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days + the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are + blameless? + +40:012:006 But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the + temple. + +40:012:007 But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and + not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless. + +40:012:008 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day. + +40:012:009 And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue: + +40:012:010 And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And + they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath + days? that they might accuse him. + +40:012:011 And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that + shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath + day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out? + +40:012:012 How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is + lawful to do well on the sabbath days. + +40:012:013 Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he + stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the + other. + +40:012:014 Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, + how they might destroy him. + +40:012:015 But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and + great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all; + +40:012:016 And charged them that they should not make him known: + +40:012:017 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the + prophet, saying, + +40:012:018 Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my + soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he + shall shew judgment to the Gentiles. + +40:012:019 He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his + voice in the streets. + +40:012:020 A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he + not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory. + +40:012:021 And in his name shall the Gentiles trust. + +40:012:022 Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, + and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb + both spake and saw. + +40:012:023 And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son + of David? + +40:012:024 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth + not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the + devils. + +40:012:025 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every + kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and + every city or house divided against itself shall not stand: + +40:012:026 And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; + how shall then his kingdom stand? + +40:012:027 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your + children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges. + +40:012:028 But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the + kingdom of God is come unto you. + +40:012:029 Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil + his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he + will spoil his house. + +40:012:030 He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth + not with me scattereth abroad. + +40:012:031 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy + shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy + Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. + +40:012:032 And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall + be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy + Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, + neither in the world to come. + +40:012:033 Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make + the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known + by his fruit. + +40:012:034 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good + things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth + speaketh. + +40:012:035 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth + forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure + bringeth forth evil things. + +40:012:036 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, + they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. + +40:012:037 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words + thou shalt be condemned. + +40:012:038 Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, + saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. + +40:012:039 But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous + generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be + given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: + +40:012:040 For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's + belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights + in the heart of the earth. + +40:012:041 The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this + generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the + preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here. + +40:012:042 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this + generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the + uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; + and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. + +40:012:043 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh + through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none. + +40:012:044 Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came + out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and + garnished. + +40:012:045 Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits + more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: + and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even + so shall it be also unto this wicked generation. + +40:012:046 While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his + brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. + +40:012:047 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren + stand without, desiring to speak with thee. + +40:012:048 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my + mother? and who are my brethren? + +40:012:049 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and + said, Behold my mother and my brethren! + +40:012:050 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in + heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. + +40:013:001 The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea + side. + +40:013:002 And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that + he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on + the shore. + +40:013:003 And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, + Behold, a sower went forth to sow; + +40:013:004 And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the + fowls came and devoured them up: + +40:013:005 Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: + and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of + earth: + +40:013:006 And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they + had no root, they withered away. + +40:013:007 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and + choked them: + +40:013:008 But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some + an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. + +40:013:009 Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. + +40:013:010 And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou + unto them in parables? + +40:013:011 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you + to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it + is not given. + +40:013:012 For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have + more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be + taken away even that he hath. + +40:013:013 Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see + not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. + +40:013:014 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, + By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing + ye shall see, and shall not perceive: + +40:013:015 For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are + dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any + time they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, + and should understand with their heart, and should be + converted, and I should heal them. + +40:013:016 But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for + they hear. + +40:013:017 For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous + men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have + not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and + have not heard them. + +40:013:018 Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower. + +40:013:019 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and + understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth + away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which + received seed by the way side. + +40:013:020 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is + he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; + +40:013:021 Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for + when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, + by and by he is offended. + +40:013:022 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth + the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of + riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. + +40:013:023 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that + heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth + fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, + some thirty. + +40:013:024 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of + heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his + field: + +40:013:025 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the + wheat, and went his way. + +40:013:026 But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, + then appeared the tares also. + +40:013:027 So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, + Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence + then hath it tares? + +40:013:028 He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said + unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up? + +40:013:029 But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root + up also the wheat with them. + +40:013:030 Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of + harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first + the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather + the wheat into my barn. + +40:013:031 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of + heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, + and sowed in his field: + +40:013:032 Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, + it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that + the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof. + +40:013:033 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is + like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three + measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. + +40:013:034 All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; + and without a parable spake he not unto them: + +40:013:035 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, + saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things + which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world. + +40:013:036 Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: + and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the + parable of the tares of the field. + +40:013:037 He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed + is the Son of man; + +40:013:038 The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the + kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one; + +40:013:039 The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end + of the world; and the reapers are the angels. + +40:013:040 As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so + shall it be in the end of this world. + +40:013:041 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall + gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them + which do iniquity; + +40:013:042 And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be + wailing and gnashing of teeth. + +40:013:043 Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom + of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. + +40:013:044 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a + field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy + thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that + field. + +40:013:045 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, + seeking goodly pearls: + +40:013:046 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold + all that he had, and bought it. + +40:013:047 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast + into the sea, and gathered of every kind: + +40:013:048 Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and + gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. + +40:013:049 So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come + forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, + +40:013:050 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be + wailing and gnashing of teeth. + +40:013:051 Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? + They say unto him, Yea, Lord. + +40:013:052 Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is + instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that + is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure + things new and old. + +40:013:053 And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these + parables, he departed thence. + +40:013:054 And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in + their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, + Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works? + +40:013:055 Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called + Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and + Judas? + +40:013:056 And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath + this man all these things? + +40:013:057 And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A + prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in + his own house. + +40:013:058 And he did not many mighty works there because of their + unbelief. + +40:014:001 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, + +40:014:002 And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is + risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth + themselves in him. + +40:014:003 For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in + prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife. + +40:014:004 For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her. + +40:014:005 And when he would have put him to death, he feared the + multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. + +40:014:006 But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias + danced before them, and pleased Herod. + +40:014:007 Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she + would ask. + +40:014:008 And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me + here John Baptist's head in a charger. + +40:014:009 And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and + them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given + her. + +40:014:010 And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison. + +40:014:011 And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the + damsel: and she brought it to her mother. + +40:014:012 And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, + and went and told Jesus. + +40:014:013 When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a + desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, + they followed him on foot out of the cities. + +40:014:014 And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved + with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick. + +40:014:015 And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, + This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the + multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy + themselves victuals. + +40:014:016 But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them + to eat. + +40:014:017 And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two + fishes. + +40:014:018 He said, Bring them hither to me. + +40:014:019 And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and + took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to + heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his + disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. + +40:014:020 And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the + fragments that remained twelve baskets full. + +40:014:021 And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside + women and children. + +40:014:022 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a + ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent + the multitudes away. + +40:014:023 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a + mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was + there alone. + +40:014:024 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with + waves: for the wind was contrary. + +40:014:025 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, + walking on the sea. + +40:014:026 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were + troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. + +40:014:027 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good + cheer; it is I; be not afraid. + +40:014:028 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me + come unto thee on the water. + +40:014:029 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the + ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. + +40:014:030 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and + beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. + +40:014:031 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught + him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore + didst thou doubt? + +40:014:032 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. + +40:014:033 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, + saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God. + +40:014:034 And when they were gone over, they came into the land of + Gennesaret. + +40:014:035 And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent + out into all that country round about, and brought unto him + all that were diseased; + +40:014:036 And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his + garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole. + +40:015:001 Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of + Jerusalem, saying, + +40:015:002 Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? + for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. + +40:015:003 But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress + the commandment of God by your tradition? + +40:015:004 For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, + He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death. + +40:015:005 But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, + It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; + +40:015:006 And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. + Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by + your tradition. + +40:015:007 Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, + +40:015:008 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and + honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. + +40:015:009 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the + commandments of men. + +40:015:010 And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and + understand: + +40:015:011 Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that + which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man. + +40:015:012 Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that + the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying? + +40:015:013 But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly + Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. + +40:015:014 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the + blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. + +40:015:015 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this + parable. + +40:015:016 And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding? + +40:015:017 Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the + mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? + +40:015:018 But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth + from the heart; and they defile the man. + +40:015:019 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, + adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: + +40:015:020 These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with + unwashen hands defileth not a man. + +40:015:021 Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre + and Sidon. + +40:015:022 And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, + and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son + of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. + +40:015:023 But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and + besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us. + +40:015:024 But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost + sheep of the house of Israel. + +40:015:025 Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me. + +40:015:026 But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the + children's bread, and to cast it to dogs. + +40:015:027 And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs + which fall from their masters' table. + +40:015:028 Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy + faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was + made whole from that very hour. + +40:015:029 And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of + Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there. + +40:015:030 And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those + that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast + them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed them: + +40:015:031 Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb + to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the + blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel. + +40:015:032 Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have + compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now + three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them + away fasting, lest they faint in the way. + +40:015:033 And his disciples say unto him, Whence should we have so much + bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude? + +40:015:034 And Jesus saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? And they + said, Seven, and a few little fishes. + +40:015:035 And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground. + +40:015:036 And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, + and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples + to the multitude. + +40:015:037 And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the + broken meat that was left seven baskets full. + +40:015:038 And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and + children. + +40:015:039 And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into + the coasts of Magdala. + +40:016:001 The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting + desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven. + +40:016:002 He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It + will be fair weather: for the sky is red. + +40:016:003 And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the + sky is red and lowering. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the + face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the + times? + +40:016:004 A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and + there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the + prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed. + +40:016:005 And when his disciples were come to the other side, they had + forgotten to take bread. + +40:016:006 Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven + of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. + +40:016:007 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we + have taken no bread. + +40:016:008 Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little + faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought + no bread? + +40:016:009 Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of + the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? + +40:016:010 Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many + baskets ye took up? + +40:016:011 How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you + concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the + Pharisees and of the Sadducees? + +40:016:012 Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the + leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of + the Sadducees. + +40:016:013 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked + his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man + am? + +40:016:014 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, + Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. + +40:016:015 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? + +40:016:016 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the + Son of the living God. + +40:016:017 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon + Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, + but my Father which is in heaven. + +40:016:018 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this + rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not + prevail against it. + +40:016:019 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: + and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in + heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be + loosed in heaven. + +40:016:020 Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man + that he was Jesus the Christ. + +40:016:021 From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, + how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of + the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and + be raised again the third day. + +40:016:022 Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it + far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. + +40:016:023 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: + thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things + that be of God, but those that be of men. + +40:016:024 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after + me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow + me. + +40:016:025 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever + will lose his life for my sake shall find it. + +40:016:026 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, + and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange + for his soul? + +40:016:027 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with + his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to + his works. + +40:016:028 Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which + shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming + in his kingdom. + +40:017:001 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his + brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, + +40:017:002 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as + the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. + +40:017:003 And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking + with him. + +40:017:004 Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for + us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three + tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for + Elias. + +40:017:005 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: + and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my + beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. + +40:017:006 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and + were sore afraid. + +40:017:007 And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not + afraid. + +40:017:008 And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save + Jesus only. + +40:017:009 And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, + saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be + risen again from the dead. + +40:017:010 And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes + that Elias must first come? + +40:017:011 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first + come, and restore all things. + +40:017:012 But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew + him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. + Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them. + +40:017:013 Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John + the Baptist. + +40:017:014 And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a + certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying, + +40:017:015 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore + vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the + water. + +40:017:016 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure + him. + +40:017:017 Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse + generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I + suffer you? bring him hither to me. + +40:017:018 And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and + the child was cured from that very hour. + +40:017:019 Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could + not we cast him out? + +40:017:020 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily + I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, + ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; + and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. + +40:017:021 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting. + +40:017:022 And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son + of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men: + +40:017:023 And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised + again. And they were exceeding sorry. + +40:017:024 And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received + tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master + pay tribute? + +40:017:025 He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus + prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do + the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own + children, or of strangers? + +40:017:026 Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then + are the children free. + +40:017:027 Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the + sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh + up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a + piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. + +40:018:001 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is + the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? + +40:018:002 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the + midst of them, + +40:018:003 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and + become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom + of heaven. + +40:018:004 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, + the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. + +40:018:005 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name + receiveth me. + +40:018:006 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe + in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged + about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the + sea. + +40:018:007 Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be + that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence + cometh! + +40:018:008 Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, + and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into + life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet + to be cast into everlasting fire. + +40:018:009 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from + thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, + rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire. + +40:018:010 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I + say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the + face of my Father which is in heaven. + +40:018:011 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. + +40:018:012 How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them + be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and + goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone + astray? + +40:018:013 And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he + rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine + which went not astray. + +40:018:014 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, + that one of these little ones should perish. + +40:018:015 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and + tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall + hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. + +40:018:016 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two + more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word + may be established. + +40:018:017 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: + but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as + an heathen man and a publican. + +40:018:018 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall + be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth + shall be loosed in heaven. + +40:018:019 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth + as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done + for them of my Father which is in heaven. + +40:018:020 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there + am I in the midst of them. + +40:018:021 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my + brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? + +40:018:022 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: + but, Until seventy times seven. + +40:018:023 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain + king, which would take account of his servants. + +40:018:024 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, + which owed him ten thousand talents. + +40:018:025 But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to + be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and + payment to be made. + +40:018:026 The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, + Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. + +40:018:027 Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and + loosed him, and forgave him the debt. + +40:018:028 But the same servant went out, and found one of his + fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid + hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that + thou owest. + +40:018:029 And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, + saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. + +40:018:030 And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he + should pay the debt. + +40:018:031 So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very + sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done. + +40:018:032 Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O + thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because + thou desiredst me: + +40:018:033 Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy + fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee? + +40:018:034 And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, + till he should pay all that was due unto him. + +40:018:035 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye + from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their + trespasses. + +40:019:001 And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these + sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of + Judaea beyond Jordan; + +40:019:002 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there. + +40:019:003 The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying + unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for + every cause? + +40:019:004 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he + which made them at the beginning made them male and female, + +40:019:005 And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, + and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one + flesh? + +40:019:006 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What + therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. + +40:019:007 They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a + writing of divorcement, and to put her away? + +40:019:008 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your + hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the + beginning it was not so. + +40:019:009 And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except + it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth + adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit + adultery. + +40:019:010 His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with + his wife, it is not good to marry. + +40:019:011 But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, + save they to whom it is given. + +40:019:012 For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their + mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made + eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made + themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that + is able to receive it, let him receive it. + +40:019:013 Then were there brought unto him little children, that he + should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples + rebuked them. + +40:019:014 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, + to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. + +40:019:015 And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence. + +40:019:016 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what + good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? + +40:019:017 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none + good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, + keep the commandments. + +40:019:018 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, + Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou + shalt not bear false witness, + +40:019:019 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy + neighbour as thyself. + +40:019:020 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept + from my youth up: what lack I yet? + +40:019:021 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that + thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure + in heaven: and come and follow me. + +40:019:022 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away + sorrowful: for he had great possessions. + +40:019:023 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, + That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. + +40:019:024 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go + through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into + the kingdom of God. + +40:019:025 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, + saying, Who then can be saved? + +40:019:026 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is + impossible; but with God all things are possible. + +40:019:027 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have + forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore? + +40:019:028 And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which + have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man + shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon + twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. + +40:019:029 And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or + sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, + for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall + inherit everlasting life. + +40:019:030 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be + first. + +40:020:001 For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an + householder, which went out early in the morning to hire + labourers into his vineyard. + +40:020:002 And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, + he sent them into his vineyard. + +40:020:003 And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing + idle in the marketplace, + +40:020:004 And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and + whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way. + +40:020:005 Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did + likewise. + +40:020:006 And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others + standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the + day idle? + +40:020:007 They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto + them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, + that shall ye receive. + +40:020:008 So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his + steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, + beginning from the last unto the first. + +40:020:009 And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, + they received every man a penny. + +40:020:010 But when the first came, they supposed that they should have + received more; and they likewise received every man a penny. + +40:020:011 And when they had received it, they murmured against the + goodman of the house, + +40:020:012 Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast + made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat + of the day. + +40:020:013 But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no + wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny? + +40:020:014 Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this + last, even as unto thee. + +40:020:015 Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is + thine eye evil, because I am good? + +40:020:016 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be + called, but few chosen. + +40:020:017 And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples + apart in the way, and said unto them, + +40:020:018 Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be + betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they + shall condemn him to death, + +40:020:019 And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, + and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again. + +40:020:020 Then came to him the mother of Zebedees children with her + sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him. + +40:020:021 And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, + Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right + hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom. + +40:020:022 But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye + able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be + baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say + unto him, We are able. + +40:020:023 And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and + be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to + sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but + it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my + Father. + +40:020:024 And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation + against the two brethren. + +40:020:025 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the + princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they + that are great exercise authority upon them. + +40:020:026 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great + among you, let him be your minister; + +40:020:027 And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your + servant: + +40:020:028 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to + minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. + +40:020:029 And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed + him. + +40:020:030 And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they + heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on + us, O Lord, thou son of David. + +40:020:031 And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their + peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O + Lord, thou son of David. + +40:020:032 And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye + that I shall do unto you? + +40:020:033 They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened. + +40:020:034 So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and + immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him. + +40:021:001 And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to + Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two + disciples, + +40:021:002 Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and + straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: + loose them, and bring them unto me. + +40:021:003 And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath + need of them; and straightway he will send them. + +40:021:004 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken + by the prophet, saying, + +40:021:005 Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto + thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an + ass. + +40:021:006 And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them, + +40:021:007 And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their + clothes, and they set him thereon. + +40:021:008 And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; + others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in + the way. + +40:021:009 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, + saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh + in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. + +40:021:010 And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, + saying, Who is this? + +40:021:011 And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth + of Galilee. + +40:021:012 And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them + that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables + of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, + +40:021:013 And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called + the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves. + +40:021:014 And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he + healed them. + +40:021:015 And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful + things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and + saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were sore + displeased, + +40:021:016 And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus + saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of + babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise? + +40:021:017 And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and + he lodged there. + +40:021:018 Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. + +40:021:019 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and + found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let + no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the + fig tree withered away. + +40:021:020 And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How + soon is the fig tree withered away! + +40:021:021 Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If + ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which + is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this + mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it + shall be done. + +40:021:022 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, + ye shall receive. + +40:021:023 And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and + the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and + said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave + thee this authority? + +40:021:024 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one + thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by + what authority I do these things. + +40:021:025 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? + +40:021:026 But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold + John as a prophet. + +40:021:027 And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said + unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these + things. + +40:021:028 But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to + the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard. + +40:021:029 He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, + and went. + +40:021:030 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered + and said, I go, sir: and went not. + +40:021:031 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say + unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto + you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of + God before you. + +40:021:032 For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye + believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed + him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that + ye might believe him. + +40:021:033 Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which + planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a + winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to + husbandmen, and went into a far country: + +40:021:034 And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants + to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. + +40:021:035 And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed + another, and stoned another. + +40:021:036 Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they + did unto them likewise. + +40:021:037 But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will + reverence my son. + +40:021:038 But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among + themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let + us seize on his inheritance. + +40:021:039 And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and + slew him. + +40:021:040 When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he + do unto those husbandmen? + +40:021:041 They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, + and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which + shall render him the fruits in their seasons. + +40:021:042 Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, + The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the + head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is + marvellous in our eyes? + +40:021:043 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken + from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits + thereof. + +40:021:044 And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on + whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. + +40:021:045 And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his + parables, they perceived that he spake of them. + +40:021:046 But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the + multitude, because they took him for a prophet. + +40:022:001 And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and + said, + +40:022:002 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made + a marriage for his son, + +40:022:003 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to + the wedding: and they would not come. + +40:022:004 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which + are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my + fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the + marriage. + +40:022:005 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his + farm, another to his merchandise: + +40:022:006 And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them + spitefully, and slew them. + +40:022:007 But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent + forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up + their city. + +40:022:008 Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they + which were bidden were not worthy. + +40:022:009 Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall + find, bid to the marriage. + +40:022:010 So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered + together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the + wedding was furnished with guests. + +40:022:011 And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a + man which had not on a wedding garment: + +40:022:012 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not + having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. + +40:022:013 Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, + and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness, there + shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. + +40:022:014 For many are called, but few are chosen. + +40:022:015 Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might + entangle him in his talk. + +40:022:016 And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, + saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the + way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou + regardest not the person of men. + +40:022:017 Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give + tribute unto Caesar, or not? + +40:022:018 But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye + me, ye hypocrites? + +40:022:019 Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. + +40:022:020 And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and + superscription? + +40:022:021 They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render + therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto + God the things that are God's. + +40:022:022 When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, + and went their way. + +40:022:023 The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there + is no resurrection, and asked him, + +40:022:024 Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, + his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his + brother. + +40:022:025 Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he + had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his + wife unto his brother: + +40:022:026 Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh. + +40:022:027 And last of all the woman died also. + +40:022:028 Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the + seven? for they all had her. + +40:022:029 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the + scriptures, nor the power of God. + +40:022:030 For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in + marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. + +40:022:031 But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read + that which was spoken unto you by God, saying, + +40:022:032 I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of + Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. + +40:022:033 And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his + doctrine. + +40:022:034 But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees + to silence, they were gathered together. + +40:022:035 Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, + tempting him, and saying, + +40:022:036 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? + +40:022:037 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all + thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. + +40:022:038 This is the first and great commandment. + +40:022:039 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour + as thyself. + +40:022:040 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. + +40:022:041 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, + +40:022:042 Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say + unto him, The son of David. + +40:022:043 He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him + Lord, saying, + +40:022:044 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I + make thine enemies thy footstool? + +40:022:045 If David then call him Lord, how is he his son? + +40:022:046 And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any + man from that day forth ask him any more questions. + +40:023:001 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, + +40:023:002 Saying The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: + +40:023:003 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe + and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do + not. + +40:023:004 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay + them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move + them with one of their fingers. + +40:023:005 But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make + broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their + garments, + +40:023:006 And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in + the synagogues, + +40:023:007 And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, + Rabbi. + +40:023:008 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even + Christ; and all ye are brethren. + +40:023:009 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your + Father, which is in heaven. + +40:023:010 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even + Christ. + +40:023:011 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. + +40:023:012 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that + shall humble himself shall be exalted. + +40:023:013 But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye + shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go + in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go + in. + +40:023:014 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour + widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore + ye shall receive the greater damnation. + +40:023:015 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye + compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is + made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than + yourselves. + +40:023:016 Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall + swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear + by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor! + +40:023:017 Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the + temple that sanctifieth the gold? + +40:023:018 And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but + whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty. + +40:023:019 Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the + altar that sanctifieth the gift? + +40:023:020 Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and + by all things thereon. + +40:023:021 And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by + him that dwelleth therein. + +40:023:022 And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of + God, and by him that sitteth thereon. + +40:023:023 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay + tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the + weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: + these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other + undone. + +40:023:024 Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel. + +40:023:025 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make + clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within + they are full of extortion and excess. + +40:023:026 Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the + cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also. + +40:023:027 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are + like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful + outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all + uncleanness. + +40:023:028 Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but + within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity. + +40:023:029 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye + build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of + the righteous, + +40:023:030 And say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would + not have been partakers with them in the blood of the + prophets. + +40:023:031 Wherefore ye be witnesses unto yourselves, that ye are the + children of them which killed the prophets. + +40:023:032 Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers. + +40:023:033 Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the + damnation of hell? + +40:023:034 Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and + scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some + of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute + them from city to city: + +40:023:035 That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the + earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of + Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple + and the altar. + +40:023:036 Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this + generation. + +40:023:037 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and + stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have + gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her + chickens under her wings, and ye would not! + +40:023:038 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. + +40:023:039 For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye + shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. + +40:024:001 And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his + disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the + temple. + +40:024:002 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily + I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon + another, that shall not be thrown down. + +40:024:003 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came + unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things + be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end + of the world? + +40:024:004 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man + deceive you. + +40:024:005 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall + deceive many. + +40:024:006 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be + not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the + end is not yet. + +40:024:007 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against + kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and + earthquakes, in divers places. + +40:024:008 All these are the beginning of sorrows. + +40:024:009 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill + you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. + +40:024:010 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, + and shall hate one another. + +40:024:011 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. + +40:024:012 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax + cold. + +40:024:013 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be + saved. + +40:024:014 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the + world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end + come. + +40:024:015 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, + spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, + (whoso readeth, let him understand:) + +40:024:016 Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains: + +40:024:017 Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any + thing out of his house: + +40:024:018 Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his + clothes. + +40:024:019 And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give + suck in those days! + +40:024:020 But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on + the sabbath day: + +40:024:021 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the + beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. + +40:024:022 And except those days should be shortened, there should no + flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be + shortened. + +40:024:023 Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or + there; believe it not. + +40:024:024 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and + shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were + possible, they shall deceive the very elect. + +40:024:025 Behold, I have told you before. + +40:024:026 Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the + desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; + believe it not. + +40:024:027 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even + unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. + +40:024:028 For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be + gathered together. + +40:024:029 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun + be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the + stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens + shall be shaken: + +40:024:030 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: + and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they + shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with + power and great glory. + +40:024:031 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, + and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, + from one end of heaven to the other. + +40:024:032 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet + tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: + +40:024:033 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that + it is near, even at the doors. + +40:024:034 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till + all these things be fulfilled. + +40:024:035 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass + away. + +40:024:036 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of + heaven, but my Father only. + +40:024:037 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the + Son of man be. + +40:024:038 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating + and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day + that Noe entered into the ark, + +40:024:039 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so + shall also the coming of the Son of man be. + +40:024:040 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and + the other left. + +40:024:041 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be + taken, and the other left. + +40:024:042 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth + come. + +40:024:043 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in + what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and + would not have suffered his house to be broken up. + +40:024:044 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think + not the Son of man cometh. + +40:024:045 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath + made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due + season? + +40:024:046 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall + find so doing. + +40:024:047 Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all + his goods. + +40:024:048 But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord + delayeth his coming; + +40:024:049 And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and + drink with the drunken; + +40:024:050 The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh + not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of, + +40:024:051 And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with + the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. + +40:025:001 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, + which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. + +40:025:002 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. + +40:025:003 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with + them: + +40:025:004 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. + +40:025:005 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. + +40:025:006 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom + cometh; go ye out to meet him. + +40:025:007 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. + +40:025:008 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for + our lamps are gone out. + +40:025:009 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not + enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and + buy for yourselves. + +40:025:010 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that + were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was + shut. + +40:025:011 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, + open to us. + +40:025:012 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you + not. + +40:025:013 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour + wherein the Son of man cometh. + +40:025:014 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far + country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them + his goods. + +40:025:015 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to + another one; to every man according to his several ability; + and straightway took his journey. + +40:025:016 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded + with the same, and made them other five talents. + +40:025:017 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other + two. + +40:025:018 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and + hid his lord's money. + +40:025:019 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and + reckoneth with them. + +40:025:020 And so he that had received five talents came and brought + other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me + five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents + more. + +40:025:021 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful + servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will + make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of + thy lord. + +40:025:022 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, + thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained + two other talents beside them. + +40:025:023 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; + thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee + ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. + +40:025:024 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, + I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast + not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed: + +40:025:025 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: + lo, there thou hast that is thine. + +40:025:026 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful + servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and + gather where I have not strawed: + +40:025:027 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the + exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine + own with usury. + +40:025:028 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which + hath ten talents. + +40:025:029 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have + abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even + that which he hath. + +40:025:030 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: + there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. + +40:025:031 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy + angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his + glory: + +40:025:032 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall + separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his + sheep from the goats: + +40:025:033 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on + the left. + +40:025:034 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye + blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you + from the foundation of the world: + +40:025:035 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and + ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: + +40:025:036 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was + in prison, and ye came unto me. + +40:025:037 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we + thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee + drink? + +40:025:038 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and + clothed thee? + +40:025:039 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? + +40:025:040 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto + you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of + these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. + +40:025:041 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from + me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil + and his angels: + +40:025:042 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, + and ye gave me no drink: + +40:025:043 I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed + me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. + +40:025:044 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we + thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, + or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? + +40:025:045 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, + Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did + it not to me. + +40:025:046 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the + righteous into life eternal. + +40:026:001 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these + sayings, he said unto his disciples, + +40:026:002 Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and + the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified. + +40:026:003 Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, + and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high + priest, who was called Caiaphas, + +40:026:004 And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill + him. + +40:026:005 But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar + among the people. + +40:026:006 Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the + leper, + +40:026:007 There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very + precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at + meat. + +40:026:008 But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, + To what purpose is this waste? + +40:026:009 For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to + the poor. + +40:026:010 When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye + the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me. + +40:026:011 For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not + always. + +40:026:012 For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did + it for my burial. + +40:026:013 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be + preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this + woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her. + +40:026:014 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the + chief priests, + +40:026:015 And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver + him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces + of silver. + +40:026:016 And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him. + +40:026:017 Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the + disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that + we prepare for thee to eat the passover? + +40:026:018 And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, + The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover + at thy house with my disciples. + +40:026:019 And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they + made ready the passover. + +40:026:020 Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve. + +40:026:021 And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one + of you shall betray me. + +40:026:022 And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them + to say unto him, Lord, is it I? + +40:026:023 And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in + the dish, the same shall betray me. + +40:026:024 The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto + that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good + for that man if he had not been born. + +40:026:025 Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is + it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said. + +40:026:026 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and + brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; + this is my body. + +40:026:027 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, + saying, Drink ye all of it; + +40:026:028 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for + many for the remission of sins. + +40:026:029 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit + of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my + Father's kingdom. + +40:026:030 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount + of Olives. + +40:026:031 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because + of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the + shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered + abroad. + +40:026:032 But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. + +40:026:033 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be + offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended. + +40:026:034 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, + before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. + +40:026:035 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I + not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples. + +40:026:036 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, + and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray + yonder. + +40:026:037 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and + began to be sorrowful and very heavy. + +40:026:038 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even + unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. + +40:026:039 And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and + prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup + pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. + +40:026:040 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and + saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? + +40:026:041 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit + indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. + +40:026:042 He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my + Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink + it, thy will be done. + +40:026:043 And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were + heavy. + +40:026:044 And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third + time, saying the same words. + +40:026:045 Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on + now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the + Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. + +40:026:046 Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray + me. + +40:026:047 And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, + and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from + the chief priests and elders of the people. + +40:026:048 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever + I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. + +40:026:049 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and + kissed him. + +40:026:050 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then + came they, and laid hands on Jesus and took him. + +40:026:051 And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out + his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high + priest's, and smote off his ear. + +40:026:052 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his + place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the + sword. + +40:026:053 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he + shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? + +40:026:054 But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it + must be? + +40:026:055 In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come + out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? + I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no + hold on me. + +40:026:056 But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets + might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and + fled. + +40:026:057 And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas + the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were + assembled. + +40:026:058 But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, + and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end. + +40:026:059 Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought + false witness against Jesus, to put him to death; + +40:026:060 But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet + found they none. At the last came two false witnesses, + +40:026:061 And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of + God, and to build it in three days. + +40:026:062 And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou + nothing? what is it which these witness against thee? + +40:026:063 But Jesus held his peace, And the high priest answered and + said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell + us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God. + +40:026:064 Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto + you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the + right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. + +40:026:065 Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken + blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now + ye have heard his blasphemy. + +40:026:066 What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death. + +40:026:067 Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others + smote him with the palms of their hands, + +40:026:068 Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote + thee? + +40:026:069 Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto + him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee. + +40:026:070 But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou + sayest. + +40:026:071 And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, + and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with + Jesus of Nazareth. + +40:026:072 And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man. + +40:026:073 And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said + to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech + bewrayeth thee. + +40:026:074 Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the + man. And immediately the cock crew. + +40:026:075 And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, + Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went + out, and wept bitterly. + +40:027:001 When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of + the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death: + +40:027:002 And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered + him to Pontius Pilate the governor. + +40:027:003 Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was + condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty + pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, + +40:027:004 Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent + blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that. + +40:027:005 And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and + departed, and went and hanged himself. + +40:027:006 And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is + not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is + the price of blood. + +40:027:007 And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's + field, to bury strangers in. + +40:027:008 Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this + day. + +40:027:009 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the + prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, + the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of + Israel did value; + +40:027:010 And gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed + me. + +40:027:011 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked + him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said + unto him, Thou sayest. + +40:027:012 And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he + answered nothing. + +40:027:013 Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things + they witness against thee? + +40:027:014 And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the + governor marvelled greatly. + +40:027:015 Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the + people a prisoner, whom they would. + +40:027:016 And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas. + +40:027:017 Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto + them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus + which is called Christ? + +40:027:018 For he knew that for envy they had delivered him. + +40:027:019 When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto + him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I + have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. + +40:027:020 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that + they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. + +40:027:021 The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain + will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. + +40:027:022 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which + is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. + +40:027:023 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they + cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified. + +40:027:024 When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather + a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before + the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just + person: see ye to it. + +40:027:025 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, + and on our children. + +40:027:026 Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged + Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified. + +40:027:027 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common + hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. + +40:027:028 And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. + +40:027:029 And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon + his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the + knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the + Jews! + +40:027:030 And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on + the head. + +40:027:031 And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off + from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to + crucify him. + +40:027:032 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by + name: him they compelled to bear his cross. + +40:027:033 And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is + to say, a place of a skull, + +40:027:034 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he + had tasted thereof, he would not drink. + +40:027:035 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: + that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, + They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did + they cast lots. + +40:027:036 And sitting down they watched him there; + +40:027:037 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS + THE KING OF THE JEWS. + +40:027:038 Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the + right hand, and another on the left. + +40:027:039 And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads, + +40:027:040 And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it + in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come + down from the cross. + +40:027:041 Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes + and elders, said, + +40:027:042 He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of + Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will + believe him. + +40:027:043 He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have + him: for he said, I am the Son of God. + +40:027:044 The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same + in his teeth. + +40:027:045 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land + unto the ninth hour. + +40:027:046 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, + saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my + God, why hast thou forsaken me? + +40:027:047 Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, + This man calleth for Elias. + +40:027:048 And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled + it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink. + +40:027:049 The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to + save him. + +40:027:050 Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up + the ghost. + +40:027:051 And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the + top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks + rent; + +40:027:052 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints + which slept arose, + +40:027:053 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went + into the holy city, and appeared unto many. + +40:027:054 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching + Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, + they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. + +40:027:055 And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed + Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: + +40:027:056 Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James + and Joses, and the mother of Zebedees children. + +40:027:057 When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, + named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple: + +40:027:058 He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate + commanded the body to be delivered. + +40:027:059 And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean + linen cloth, + +40:027:060 And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the + rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the + sepulchre, and departed. + +40:027:061 And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over + against the sepulchre. + +40:027:062 Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, + the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate, + +40:027:063 Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was + yet alive, After three days I will rise again. + +40:027:064 Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the + third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him + away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so + the last error shall be worse than the first. + +40:027:065 Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it + as sure as ye can. + +40:027:066 So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, + and setting a watch. + +40:028:001 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the + first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary + to see the sepulchre. + +40:028:002 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of + the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the + stone from the door, and sat upon it. + +40:028:003 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as + snow: + +40:028:004 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead + men. + +40:028:005 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: + for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. + +40:028:006 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the + place where the Lord lay. + +40:028:007 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from + the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there + shall ye see him: lo, I have told you. + +40:028:008 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and + great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. + +40:028:009 And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met + them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the + feet, and worshipped him. + +40:028:010 Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren + that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me. + +40:028:011 Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into + the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things + that were done. + +40:028:012 And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken + counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, + +40:028:013 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him + away while we slept. + +40:028:014 And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, + and secure you. + +40:028:015 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this + saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day. + +40:028:016 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a + mountain where Jesus had appointed them. + +40:028:017 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. + +40:028:018 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given + unto me in heaven and in earth. + +40:028:019 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the + name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: + +40:028:020 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have + commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end + of the world. Amen. + +Book 41 Mark + +41:001:001 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; + +41:001:002 As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger + before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. + +41:001:003 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way + of the Lord, make his paths straight. + +41:001:004 John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of + repentance for the remission of sins. + +41:001:005 And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they + of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of + Jordan, confessing their sins. + +41:001:006 And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of a + skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey; + +41:001:007 And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after + me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down + and unloose. + +41:001:008 I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize + you with the Holy Ghost. + +41:001:009 And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from + Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. + +41:001:010 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens + opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: + +41:001:011 And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my + beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. + +41:001:012 And immediately the spirit driveth him into the wilderness. + +41:001:013 And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of + Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered + unto him. + +41:001:014 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into + Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, + +41:001:015 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is + at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. + +41:001:016 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and + Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were + fishers. + +41:001:017 And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make + you to become fishers of men. + +41:001:018 And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him. + +41:001:019 And when he had gone a little farther thence, he saw James the + son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the + ship mending their nets. + +41:001:020 And straightway he called them: and they left their father + Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after + him. + +41:001:021 And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath + day he entered into the synagogue, and taught. + +41:001:022 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them + as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. + +41:001:023 And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; + and he cried out, + +41:001:024 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus + of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou + art, the Holy One of God. + +41:001:025 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of + him. + +41:001:026 And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a + loud voice, he came out of him. + +41:001:027 And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among + themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is + this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean + spirits, and they do obey him. + +41:001:028 And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the + region round about Galilee. + +41:001:029 And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they + entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and + John. + +41:001:030 But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they + tell him of her. + +41:001:031 And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and + immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them. + +41:001:032 And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all + that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils. + +41:001:033 And all the city was gathered together at the door. + +41:001:034 And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast + out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because + they knew him. + +41:001:035 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he + went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there + prayed. + +41:001:036 And Simon and they that were with him followed after him. + +41:001:037 And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek + for thee. + +41:001:038 And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I + may preach there also: for therefore came I forth. + +41:001:039 And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, + and cast out devils. + +41:001:040 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling + down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst + make me clean. + +41:001:041 And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and + touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean. + +41:001:042 And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed + from him, and he was cleansed. + +41:001:043 And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away; + +41:001:044 And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go + thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy + cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony + unto them. + +41:001:045 But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze + abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly + enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and + they came to him from every quarter. + +41:002:001 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it + was noised that he was in the house. + +41:002:002 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that + there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about + the door: and he preached the word unto them. + +41:002:003 And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which + was borne of four. + +41:002:004 And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they + uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it + up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay. + +41:002:005 When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the + palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee. + +41:002:006 But there was certain of the scribes sitting there, and + reasoning in their hearts, + +41:002:007 Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins + but God only? + +41:002:008 And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they + so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason + ye these things in your hearts? + +41:002:009 Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins + be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and + walk? + +41:002:010 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth + to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,) + +41:002:011 I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way + into thine house. + +41:002:012 And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth + before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and + glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion. + +41:002:013 And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude + resorted unto him, and he taught them. + +41:002:014 And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting + at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he + arose and followed him. + +41:002:015 And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, + many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and + his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him. + +41:002:016 And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans + and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he + eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners? + +41:002:017 When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole + have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came + not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. + +41:002:018 And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: + and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John + and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not? + +41:002:019 And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber + fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have + the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. + +41:002:020 But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken + away from them, and then shall they fast in those days. + +41:002:021 No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: + else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, + and the rent is made worse. + +41:002:022 And no man putteth new wine into old bottles: else the new + wine doth burst the bottles, and the wine is spilled, and the + bottles will be marred: but new wine must be put into new + bottles. + +41:002:023 And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields on + the sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went, to + pluck the ears of corn. + +41:002:024 And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the + sabbath day that which is not lawful? + +41:002:025 And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when + he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with + him? + +41:002:026 How he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the + high priest, and did eat the shewbread, which is not lawful to + eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with + him? + +41:002:027 And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not + man for the sabbath: + +41:002:028 Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. + +41:003:001 And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man + there which had a withered hand. + +41:003:002 And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath + day; that they might accuse him. + +41:003:003 And he saith unto the man which had the withered hand, Stand + forth. + +41:003:004 And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath + days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held + their peace. + +41:003:005 And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being + grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the + man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and + his hand was restored whole as the other. + +41:003:006 And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel + with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him. + +41:003:007 But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and + a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judaea, + +41:003:008 And from Jerusalem, and from Idumaea, and from beyond Jordan; + and they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they + had heard what great things he did, came unto him. + +41:003:009 And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait + on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him. + +41:003:010 For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed upon him + for to touch him, as many as had plagues. + +41:003:011 And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, + and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God. + +41:003:012 And he straitly charged them that they should not make him + known. + +41:003:013 And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he + would: and they came unto him. + +41:003:014 And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that + he might send them forth to preach, + +41:003:015 And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils: + +41:003:016 And Simon he surnamed Peter; + +41:003:017 And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; + and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder: + +41:003:018 And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and + Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and + Simon the Canaanite, + +41:003:019 And Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him: and they went + into an house. + +41:003:020 And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could + not so much as eat bread. + +41:003:021 And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on + him: for they said, He is beside himself. + +41:003:022 And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath + Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out + devils. + +41:003:023 And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, + How can Satan cast out Satan? + +41:003:024 And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom + cannot stand. + +41:003:025 And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot + stand. + +41:003:026 And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he + cannot stand, but hath an end. + +41:003:027 No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his + goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he + will spoil his house. + +41:003:028 Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the + sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall + blaspheme: + +41:003:029 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never + forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation. + +41:003:030 Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit. + +41:003:031 There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing + without, sent unto him, calling him. + +41:003:032 And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, + Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee. + +41:003:033 And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my + brethren? + +41:003:034 And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and + said, Behold my mother and my brethren! + +41:003:035 For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my + brother, and my sister, and mother. + +41:004:001 And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was + gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a + ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the + sea on the land. + +41:004:002 And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them + in his doctrine, + +41:004:003 Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow: + +41:004:004 And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, + and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up. + +41:004:005 And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; + and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of + earth: + +41:004:006 But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had + no root, it withered away. + +41:004:007 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked + it, and it yielded no fruit. + +41:004:008 And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang + up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some + sixty, and some an hundred. + +41:004:009 And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him + hear. + +41:004:010 And when he was alone, they that were about him with the + twelve asked of him the parable. + +41:004:011 And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the + mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, + all these things are done in parables: + +41:004:012 That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they + may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be + converted, and their sins should be forgiven them. + +41:004:013 And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then + will ye know all parables? + +41:004:014 The sower soweth the word. + +41:004:015 And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; + but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh + away the word that was sown in their hearts. + +41:004:016 And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; + who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it + with gladness; + +41:004:017 And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: + afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the + word's sake, immediately they are offended. + +41:004:018 And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear + the word, + +41:004:019 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, + and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and + it becometh unfruitful. + +41:004:020 And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear + the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some + thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred. + +41:004:021 And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a + bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick? + +41:004:022 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; + neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come + abroad. + +41:004:023 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. + +41:004:024 And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what + measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you + that hear shall more be given. + +41:004:025 For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, + from him shall be taken even that which he hath. + +41:004:026 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast + seed into the ground; + +41:004:027 And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should + spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. + +41:004:028 For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the + blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. + +41:004:029 But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in + the sickle, because the harvest is come. + +41:004:030 And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or + with what comparison shall we compare it? + +41:004:031 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in + the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth: + +41:004:032 But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than + all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls + of the air may lodge under the shadow of it. + +41:004:033 And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as + they were able to hear it. + +41:004:034 But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they + were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples. + +41:004:035 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, + Let us pass over unto the other side. + +41:004:036 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even + as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other + little ships. + +41:004:037 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into + the ship, so that it was now full. + +41:004:038 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: + and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not + that we perish? + +41:004:039 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, + Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great + calm. + +41:004:040 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that + ye have no faith? + +41:004:041 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What + manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey + him? + +41:005:001 And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the + country of the Gadarenes. + +41:005:002 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met + him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, + +41:005:003 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind + him, no, not with chains: + +41:005:004 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, + and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the + fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him. + +41:005:005 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the + tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones. + +41:005:006 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him, + +41:005:007 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with + thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by + God, that thou torment me not. + +41:005:008 For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean + spirit. + +41:005:009 And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, + My name is Legion: for we are many. + +41:005:010 And he besought him much that he would not send them away out + of the country. + +41:005:011 Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of + swine feeding. + +41:005:012 And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the + swine, that we may enter into them. + +41:005:013 And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits + went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran + violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about + two thousand;) and were choked in the sea. + +41:005:014 And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and + in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was + done. + +41:005:015 And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with + the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in + his right mind: and they were afraid. + +41:005:016 And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was + possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine. + +41:005:017 And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts. + +41:005:018 And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed + with the devil prayed him that he might be with him. + +41:005:019 Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to + thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done + for thee, and hath had compassion on thee. + +41:005:020 And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great + things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel. + +41:005:021 And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other + side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the + sea. + +41:005:022 And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, + Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, + +41:005:023 And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at + the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on + her, that she may be healed; and she shall live. + +41:005:024 And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and + thronged him. + +41:005:025 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, + +41:005:026 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent + all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew + worse, + +41:005:027 When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and + touched his garment. + +41:005:028 For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be + whole. + +41:005:029 And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and + she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague. + +41:005:030 And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone + out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who + touched my clothes? + +41:005:031 And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude + thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me? + +41:005:032 And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing. + +41:005:033 But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in + her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the + truth. + +41:005:034 And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee + whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague. + +41:005:035 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the + synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: + why troublest thou the Master any further? + +41:005:036 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto + the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe. + +41:005:037 And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, + and John the brother of James. + +41:005:038 And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and + seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly. + +41:005:039 And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this + ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. + +41:005:040 And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all + out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and + them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was + lying. + +41:005:041 And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha + cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, + arise. + +41:005:042 And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of + the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great + astonishment. + +41:005:043 And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and + commanded that something should be given her to eat. + +41:006:001 And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; + and his disciples follow him. + +41:006:002 And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the + synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From + whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this + which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are + wrought by his hands? + +41:006:003 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of + James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his + sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. + +41:006:004 But Jesus, said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, + but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own + house. + +41:006:005 And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his + hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. + +41:006:006 And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round + about the villages, teaching. + +41:006:007 And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them + forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean + spirits; + +41:006:008 And commanded them that they should take nothing for their + journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in + their purse: + +41:006:009 But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats. + +41:006:010 And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an + house, there abide till ye depart from that place. + +41:006:011 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye + depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a + testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be + more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, + than for that city. + +41:006:012 And they went out, and preached that men should repent. + +41:006:013 And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that + were sick, and healed them. + +41:006:014 And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) + and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, + and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. + +41:006:015 Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a + prophet, or as one of the prophets. + +41:006:016 But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I + beheaded: he is risen from the dead. + +41:006:017 For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and + bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's + wife: for he had married her. + +41:006:018 For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to + have thy brother's wife. + +41:006:019 Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have + killed him; but she could not: + +41:006:020 For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an + holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many + things, and heard him gladly. + +41:006:021 And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday + made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates + of Galilee; + +41:006:022 And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and + danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king + said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I + will give it thee. + +41:006:023 And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will + give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom. + +41:006:024 And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I + ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist. + +41:006:025 And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and + asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger + the head of John the Baptist. + +41:006:026 And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath's sake, and + for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her. + +41:006:027 And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded + his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the + prison, + +41:006:028 And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: + and the damsel gave it to her mother. + +41:006:029 And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his + corpse, and laid it in a tomb. + +41:006:030 And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and + told him all things, both what they had done, and what they + had taught. + +41:006:031 And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert + place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, + and they had no leisure so much as to eat. + +41:006:032 And they departed into a desert place by ship privately. + +41:006:033 And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran + afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came + together unto him. + +41:006:034 And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved + with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not + having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things. + +41:006:035 And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto + him, and said, This is a desert place, and now the time is far + passed: + +41:006:036 Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, + and into the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have + nothing to eat. + +41:006:037 He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they + say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of + bread, and give them to eat? + +41:006:038 He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And + when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes. + +41:006:039 And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon + the green grass. + +41:006:040 And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties. + +41:006:041 And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he + looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and + gave them to his disciples to set before them; and the two + fishes divided he among them all. + +41:006:042 And they did all eat, and were filled. + +41:006:043 And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of + the fishes. + +41:006:044 And they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand + men. + +41:006:045 And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the + ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while + he sent away the people. + +41:006:046 And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to + pray. + +41:006:047 And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, + and he alone on the land. + +41:006:048 And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary + unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh + unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by + them. + +41:006:049 But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it + had been a spirit, and cried out: + +41:006:050 For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he + talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is + I; be not afraid. + +41:006:051 And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: + and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and + wondered. + +41:006:052 For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their + heart was hardened. + +41:006:053 And when they had passed over, they came into the land of + Gennesaret, and drew to the shore. + +41:006:054 And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew + him, + +41:006:055 And ran through that whole region round about, and began to + carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he + was. + +41:006:056 And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or + country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him + that they might touch if it were but the border of his + garment: and as many as touched him were made whole. + +41:007:001 Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the + scribes, which came from Jerusalem. + +41:007:002 And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with + defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found + fault. + +41:007:003 For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their + hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders. + +41:007:004 And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat + not. And many other things there be, which they have received + to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and + of tables. + +41:007:005 Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy + disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat + bread with unwashen hands? + +41:007:006 He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of + you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me + with their lips, but their heart is far from me. + +41:007:007 Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the + commandments of men. + +41:007:008 For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition + of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such + like things ye do. + +41:007:009 And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of + God, that ye may keep your own tradition. + +41:007:010 For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso + curseth father or mother, let him die the death: + +41:007:011 But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is + Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be + profited by me; he shall be free. + +41:007:012 And ye suffer him no more to do ought for his father or his + mother; + +41:007:013 Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, + which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye. + +41:007:014 And when he had called all the people unto him, he said unto + them, Hearken unto me every one of you, and understand: + +41:007:015 There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him + can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those + are they that defile the man. + +41:007:016 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. + +41:007:017 And when he was entered into the house from the people, his + disciples asked him concerning the parable. + +41:007:018 And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? + Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without + entereth into the man, it cannot defile him; + +41:007:019 Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, + and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats? + +41:007:020 And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth + the man. + +41:007:021 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil + thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, + +41:007:022 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an + evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: + +41:007:023 All these evil things come from within, and defile the man. + +41:007:024 And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre + and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man + know it: but he could not be hid. + +41:007:025 For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean + spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet: + +41:007:026 The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she + besought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her + daughter. + +41:007:027 But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for + it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it + unto the dogs. + +41:007:028 And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs + under the table eat of the children's crumbs. + +41:007:029 And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the devil is + gone out of thy daughter. + +41:007:030 And when she was come to her house, she found the devil gone + out, and her daughter laid upon the bed. + +41:007:031 And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he + came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts + of Decapolis. + +41:007:032 And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an + impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand + upon him. + +41:007:033 And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers + into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue; + +41:007:034 And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, + Ephphatha, that is, Be opened. + +41:007:035 And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his + tongue was loosed, and he spake plain. + +41:007:036 And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more + he charged them, so much the more a great deal they published + it; + +41:007:037 And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all + things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to + speak. + +41:008:001 In those days the multitude being very great, and having + nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and saith + unto them, + +41:008:002 I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been + with me three days, and have nothing to eat: + +41:008:003 And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will + faint by the way: for divers of them came from far. + +41:008:004 And his disciples answered him, From whence can a man satisfy + these men with bread here in the wilderness? + +41:008:005 And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, + Seven. + +41:008:006 And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he + took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to + his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before + the people. + +41:008:007 And they had a few small fishes: and he blessed, and commanded + to set them also before them. + +41:008:008 So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the + broken meat that was left seven baskets. + +41:008:009 And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent + them away. + +41:008:010 And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and + came into the parts of Dalmanutha. + +41:008:011 And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, + seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him. + +41:008:012 And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this + generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There + shall no sign be given unto this generation. + +41:008:013 And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to + the other side. + +41:008:014 Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, neither had + they in the ship with them more than one loaf. + +41:008:015 And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven + of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod. + +41:008:016 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we + have no bread. + +41:008:017 And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, + because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither + understand? have ye your heart yet hardened? + +41:008:018 Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do + ye not remember? + +41:008:019 When I brake the five loaves among five thousand, how many + baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say unto him, + Twelve. + +41:008:020 And when the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full + of fragments took ye up? And they said, Seven. + +41:008:021 And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand? + +41:008:022 And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto + him, and besought him to touch him. + +41:008:023 And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the + town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon + him, he asked him if he saw ought. + +41:008:024 And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking. + +41:008:025 After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him + look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly. + +41:008:026 And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the + town, nor tell it to any in the town. + +41:008:027 And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of + Caesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, + saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am? + +41:008:028 And they answered, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and + others, One of the prophets. + +41:008:029 And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter + answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ. + +41:008:030 And he charged them that they should tell no man of him. + +41:008:031 And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer + many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief + priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise + again. + +41:008:032 And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began + to rebuke him. + +41:008:033 But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he + rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou + savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that + be of men. + +41:008:034 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples + also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him + deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. + +41:008:035 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever + shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same + shall save it. + +41:008:036 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole + world, and lose his own soul? + +41:008:037 Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? + +41:008:038 Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in + this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the + Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his + Father with the holy angels. + +41:009:001 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be + some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, + till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power. + +41:009:002 And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and + John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by + themselves: and he was transfigured before them. + +41:009:003 And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as + no fuller on earth can white them. + +41:009:004 And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were + talking with Jesus. + +41:009:005 And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for + us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for + thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. + +41:009:006 For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid. + +41:009:007 And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came + out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. + +41:009:008 And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no + man any more, save Jesus only with themselves. + +41:009:009 And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them that + they should tell no man what things they had seen, till the + Son of man were risen from the dead. + +41:009:010 And they kept that saying with themselves, questioning one + with another what the rising from the dead should mean. + +41:009:011 And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias + must first come? + +41:009:012 And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and + restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, + that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought. + +41:009:013 But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have + done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him. + +41:009:014 And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude + about them, and the scribes questioning with them. + +41:009:015 And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were + greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him. + +41:009:016 And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them? + +41:009:017 And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have + brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; + +41:009:018 And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, + and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to + thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could + not. + +41:009:019 He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long + shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him + unto me. + +41:009:020 And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, + straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, + and wallowed foaming. + +41:009:021 And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came + unto him? And he said, Of a child. + +41:009:022 And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the + waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have + compassion on us, and help us. + +41:009:023 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are + possible to him that believeth. + +41:009:024 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said + with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. + +41:009:025 When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he + rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf + spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into + him. + +41:009:026 And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: + and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead. + +41:009:027 But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he + arose. + +41:009:028 And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him + privately, Why could not we cast him out? + +41:009:029 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, + but by prayer and fasting. + +41:009:030 And they departed thence, and passed through Galilee; and he + would not that any man should know it. + +41:009:031 For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of + man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill + him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day. + +41:009:032 But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask + him. + +41:009:033 And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked + them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the + way? + +41:009:034 But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed + among themselves, who should be the greatest. + +41:009:035 And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, + If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, + and servant of all. + +41:009:036 And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and + when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them, + +41:009:037 Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, + receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not + me, but him that sent me. + +41:009:038 And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out + devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad + him, because he followeth not us. + +41:009:039 But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which + shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of + me. + +41:009:040 For he that is not against us is on our part. + +41:009:041 For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my + name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he + shall not lose his reward. + +41:009:042 And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that + believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were + hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea. + +41:009:043 And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee + to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into + hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: + +41:009:044 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. + +41:009:045 And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee + to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into + hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: + +41:009:046 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. + +41:009:047 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for + thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than + having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: + +41:009:048 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. + +41:009:049 For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice + shall be salted with salt. + +41:009:050 Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, + wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have + peace one with another. + +41:010:001 And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judaea + by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto him + again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again. + +41:010:002 And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for + a man to put away his wife? tempting him. + +41:010:003 And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command + you? + +41:010:004 And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, + and to put her away. + +41:010:005 And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of + your heart he wrote you this precept. + +41:010:006 But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and + female. + +41:010:007 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and + cleave to his wife; + +41:010:008 And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more + twain, but one flesh. + +41:010:009 What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put + asunder. + +41:010:010 And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same + matter. + +41:010:011 And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and + marry another, committeth adultery against her. + +41:010:012 And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to + another, she committeth adultery. + +41:010:013 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch + them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. + +41:010:014 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto + them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid + them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. + +41:010:015 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom + of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. + +41:010:016 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and + blessed them. + +41:010:017 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one + running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what + shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? + +41:010:018 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is + none good but one, that is, God. + +41:010:019 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not + kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, + Honour thy father and mother. + +41:010:020 And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I + observed from my youth. + +41:010:021 Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One + thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and + give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and + come, take up the cross, and follow me. + +41:010:022 And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he + had great possessions. + +41:010:023 And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, + How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom + of God! + +41:010:024 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus + answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it + for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of + God! + +41:010:025 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, + than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. + +41:010:026 And they were astonished out of measure, saying among + themselves, Who then can be saved? + +41:010:027 And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, + but not with God: for with God all things are possible. + +41:010:028 Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and + have followed thee. + +41:010:029 And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is + no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or + father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my + sake, and the gospel's, + +41:010:030 But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, + and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and + lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal + life. + +41:010:031 But many that are first shall be last; and the last first. + +41:010:032 And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went + before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they + were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell + them what things should happen unto him, + +41:010:033 Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man + shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the + scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall + deliver him to the Gentiles: + +41:010:034 And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit + upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise + again. + +41:010:035 And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, + saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us + whatsoever we shall desire. + +41:010:036 And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you? + +41:010:037 They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy + right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory. + +41:010:038 But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye + drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the + baptism that I am baptized with? + +41:010:039 And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye + shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the + baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized: + +41:010:040 But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to + give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared. + +41:010:041 And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased + with James and John. + +41:010:042 But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know + that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles + exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise + authority upon them. + +41:010:043 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great + among you, shall be your minister: + +41:010:044 And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of + all. + +41:010:045 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to + minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. + +41:010:046 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with + his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, + the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. + +41:010:047 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to + cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me. + +41:010:048 And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he + cried the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on + me. + +41:010:049 And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And + they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, + rise; he calleth thee. + +41:010:050 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. + +41:010:051 And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I + should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I + might receive my sight. + +41:010:052 And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee + whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed + Jesus in the way. + +41:011:001 And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and + Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his + disciples, + +41:011:002 And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against + you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a + colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him. + +41:011:003 And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the + Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him + hither. + +41:011:004 And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door + without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him. + +41:011:005 And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do + ye, loosing the colt? + +41:011:006 And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they + let them go. + +41:011:007 And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on + him; and he sat upon him. + +41:011:008 And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down + branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way. + +41:011:009 And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, + saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the + Lord: + +41:011:010 Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the + name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest. + +41:011:011 And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and + when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the + eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve. + +41:011:012 And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was + hungry: + +41:011:013 And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if + haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, + he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet. + +41:011:014 And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee + hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it. + +41:011:015 And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, + and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, + and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats + of them that sold doves; + +41:011:016 And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel + through the temple. + +41:011:017 And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house + shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye + have made it a den of thieves. + +41:011:018 And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how + they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the + people was astonished at his doctrine. + +41:011:019 And when even was come, he went out of the city. + +41:011:020 And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree + dried up from the roots. + +41:011:021 And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, + behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away. + +41:011:022 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. + +41:011:023 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this + mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and + shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those + things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have + whatsoever he saith. + +41:011:024 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when + ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. + +41:011:025 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against + any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you + your trespasses. + +41:011:026 But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in + heaven forgive your trespasses. + +41:011:027 And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the + temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, + and the elders, + +41:011:028 And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? + and who gave thee this authority to do these things? + +41:011:029 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you + one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what + authority I do these things. + +41:011:030 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me. + +41:011:031 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, + From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him? + +41:011:032 But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all + men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed. + +41:011:033 And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And + Jesus answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what + authority I do these things. + +41:012:001 And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man + planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a + place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to + husbandmen, and went into a far country. + +41:012:002 And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he + might receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of the + vineyard. + +41:012:003 And they caught him, and beat him, and sent him away empty. + +41:012:004 And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they + cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away + shamefully handled. + +41:012:005 And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many + others; beating some, and killing some. + +41:012:006 Having yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved, he sent him + also last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son. + +41:012:007 But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the heir; + come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be our's. + +41:012:008 And they took him, and killed him, and cast him out of the + vineyard. + +41:012:009 What shall therefore the lord of the vineyard do? he will come + and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto + others. + +41:012:010 And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the + builders rejected is become the head of the corner: + +41:012:011 This was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? + +41:012:012 And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for + they knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and + they left him, and went their way. + +41:012:013 And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the + Herodians, to catch him in his words. + +41:012:014 And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know + that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest + not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: + Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? + +41:012:015 Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their + hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, + that I may see it. + +41:012:016 And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this + image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar's. + +41:012:017 And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the + things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are + God's. And they marvelled at him. + +41:012:018 Then come unto him the Sadducees, which say there is no + resurrection; and they asked him, saying, + +41:012:019 Master, Moses wrote unto us, If a man's brother die, and leave + his wife behind him, and leave no children, that his brother + should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. + +41:012:020 Now there were seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and + dying left no seed. + +41:012:021 And the second took her, and died, neither left he any seed: + and the third likewise. + +41:012:022 And the seven had her, and left no seed: last of all the woman + died also. + +41:012:023 In the resurrection therefore, when they shall rise, whose + wife shall she be of them? for the seven had her to wife. + +41:012:024 And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, + because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God? + +41:012:025 For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, + nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in + heaven. + +41:012:026 And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in + the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, + I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of + Jacob? + +41:012:027 He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living: ye + therefore do greatly err. + +41:012:028 And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning + together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked + him, Which is the first commandment of all? + +41:012:029 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, + Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: + +41:012:030 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and + with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy + strength: this is the first commandment. + +41:012:031 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy + neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater + than these. + +41:012:032 And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the + truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he: + +41:012:033 And to love him with all the heart, and with all the + understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the + strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than + all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices. + +41:012:034 And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto + him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man + after that durst ask him any question. + +41:012:035 And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, + How say the scribes that Christ is the son of David? + +41:012:036 For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my + Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy + footstool. + +41:012:037 David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he + then his son? And the common people heard him gladly. + +41:012:038 And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, + which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the + marketplaces, + +41:012:039 And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms + at feasts: + +41:012:040 Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long + prayers: these shall receive greater damnation. + +41:012:041 And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the + people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich + cast in much. + +41:012:042 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two + mites, which make a farthing. + +41:012:043 And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, + Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, + than all they which have cast into the treasury: + +41:012:044 For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her + want did cast in all that she had, even all her living. + +41:013:001 And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith + unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings + are here! + +41:013:002 And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great + buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, + that shall not be thrown down. + +41:013:003 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the + temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him + privately, + +41:013:004 Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the + sign when all these things shall be fulfilled? + +41:013:005 And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man + deceive you: + +41:013:006 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall + deceive many. + +41:013:007 And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not + troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not + be yet. + +41:013:008 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against + kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and + there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings + of sorrows. + +41:013:009 But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to + councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye + shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a + testimony against them. + +41:013:010 And the gospel must first be published among all nations. + +41:013:011 But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no + thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye + premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, + that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy + Ghost. + +41:013:012 Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the + father the son; and children shall rise up against their + parents, and shall cause them to be put to death. + +41:013:013 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he + that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. + +41:013:014 But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of + by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him + that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee + to the mountains: + +41:013:015 And let him that is on the housetop not go down into the + house, neither enter therein, to take any thing out of his + house: + +41:013:016 And let him that is in the field not turn back again for to + take up his garment. + +41:013:017 But woe to them that are with child, and to them that give + suck in those days! + +41:013:018 And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter. + +41:013:019 For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from + the beginning of the creation which God created unto this + time, neither shall be. + +41:013:020 And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh + should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath + chosen, he hath shortened the days. + +41:013:021 And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, + lo, he is there; believe him not: + +41:013:022 For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall + shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even + the elect. + +41:013:023 But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things. + +41:013:024 But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be + darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, + +41:013:025 And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in + heaven shall be shaken. + +41:013:026 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds + with great power and glory. + +41:013:027 And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together + his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the + earth to the uttermost part of heaven. + +41:013:028 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet + tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near: + +41:013:029 So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to + pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors. + +41:013:030 Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, + till all these things be done. + +41:013:031 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass + away. + +41:013:032 But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the + angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father. + +41:013:033 Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time + is. + +41:013:034 For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left + his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every + man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. + +41:013:035 Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the + house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, + or in the morning: + +41:013:036 Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. + +41:013:037 And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch. + +41:014:001 After two days was the feast of the passover, and of + unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought + how they might take him by craft, and put him to death. + +41:014:002 But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar + of the people. + +41:014:003 And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he + sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of + ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, + and poured it on his head. + +41:014:004 And there were some that had indignation within themselves, + and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made? + +41:014:005 For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, + and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against + her. + +41:014:006 And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath + wrought a good work on me. + +41:014:007 For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will + ye may do them good: but me ye have not always. + +41:014:008 She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint + my body to the burying. + +41:014:009 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be + preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath + done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her. + +41:014:010 And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief + priests, to betray him unto them. + +41:014:011 And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give + him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him. + +41:014:012 And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the + passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we + go and prepare that thou mayest eat the passover? + +41:014:013 And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto + them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man + bearing a pitcher of water: follow him. + +41:014:014 And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the goodman of the + house, The Master saith, Where is the guestchamber, where I + shall eat the passover with my disciples? + +41:014:015 And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and + prepared: there make ready for us. + +41:014:016 And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and + found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the + passover. + +41:014:017 And in the evening he cometh with the twelve. + +41:014:018 And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto + you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me. + +41:014:019 And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by + one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I? + +41:014:020 And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, + that dippeth with me in the dish. + +41:014:021 The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe + to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it + for that man if he had never been born. + +41:014:022 And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake + it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body. + +41:014:023 And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it + to them: and they all drank of it. + +41:014:024 And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, + which is shed for many. + +41:014:025 Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of + the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of + God. + +41:014:026 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount + of Olives. + +41:014:027 And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of + me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, + and the sheep shall be scattered. + +41:014:028 But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee. + +41:014:029 But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet + will not I. + +41:014:030 And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this + day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou + shalt deny me thrice. + +41:014:031 But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I + will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all. + +41:014:032 And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he + saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. + +41:014:033 And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to + be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; + +41:014:034 And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto + death: tarry ye here, and watch. + +41:014:035 And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and + prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from + him. + +41:014:036 And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; + take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but + what thou wilt. + +41:014:037 And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto + Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour? + +41:014:038 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit + truly is ready, but the flesh is weak. + +41:014:039 And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words. + +41:014:040 And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their + eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him. + +41:014:041 And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on + now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; + behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. + +41:014:042 Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand. + +41:014:043 And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the + twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, + from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. + +41:014:044 And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, + Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead + him away safely. + +41:014:045 And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and + saith, Master, master; and kissed him. + +41:014:046 And they laid their hands on him, and took him. + +41:014:047 And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a + servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. + +41:014:048 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as + against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me? + +41:014:049 I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me + not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled. + +41:014:050 And they all forsook him, and fled. + +41:014:051 And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen + cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold + on him: + +41:014:052 And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked. + +41:014:053 And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were + assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the + scribes. + +41:014:054 And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the + high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself + at the fire. + +41:014:055 And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness + against Jesus to put him to death; and found none. + +41:014:056 For many bare false witness against him, but their witness + agreed not together. + +41:014:057 And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, + saying, + +41:014:058 We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with + hands, and within three days I will build another made without + hands. + +41:014:059 But neither so did their witness agree together. + +41:014:060 And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, + saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness + against thee? + +41:014:061 But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high + priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the + Son of the Blessed? + +41:014:062 And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting + on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of + heaven. + +41:014:063 Then the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What need we + any further witnesses? + +41:014:064 Ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they all + condemned him to be guilty of death. + +41:014:065 And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to + buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants + did strike him with the palms of their hands. + +41:014:066 And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of + the maids of the high priest: + +41:014:067 And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, + and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth. + +41:014:068 But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what + thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock + crew. + +41:014:069 And a maid saw him again, and began to say to them that stood + by, This is one of them. + +41:014:070 And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by + said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art + a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth thereto. + +41:014:071 But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this + man of whom ye speak. + +41:014:072 And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind + the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, + thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he + wept. + +41:015:001 And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a + consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole + council, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered + him to Pilate. + +41:015:002 And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he + answering said unto them, Thou sayest it. + +41:015:003 And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he + answered nothing. + +41:015:004 And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? + behold how many things they witness against thee. + +41:015:005 But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled. + +41:015:006 Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, + whomsoever they desired. + +41:015:007 And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them + that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder + in the insurrection. + +41:015:008 And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do as he + had ever done unto them. + +41:015:009 But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto + you the King of the Jews? + +41:015:010 For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy. + +41:015:011 But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather + release Barabbas unto them. + +41:015:012 And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What will ye + then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the + Jews? + +41:015:013 And they cried out again, Crucify him. + +41:015:014 Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And + they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him. + +41:015:015 And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released + Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged + him, to be crucified. + +41:015:016 And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called + Praetorium; and they call together the whole band. + +41:015:017 And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of + thorns, and put it about his head, + +41:015:018 And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews! + +41:015:019 And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon + him, and bowing their knees worshipped him. + +41:015:020 And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from + him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to + crucify him. + +41:015:021 And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming + out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear + his cross. + +41:015:022 And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being + interpreted, The place of a skull. + +41:015:023 And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he + received it not. + +41:015:024 And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, + casting lots upon them, what every man should take. + +41:015:025 And it was the third hour, and they crucified him. + +41:015:026 And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE + KING OF THE JEWS. + +41:015:027 And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right + hand, and the other on his left. + +41:015:028 And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was + numbered with the transgressors. + +41:015:029 And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, + and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest + it in three days, + +41:015:030 Save thyself, and come down from the cross. + +41:015:031 Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves + with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save. + +41:015:032 Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that + we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him + reviled him. + +41:015:033 And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the + whole land until the ninth hour. + +41:015:034 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, + Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My + God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? + +41:015:035 And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, + Behold, he calleth Elias. + +41:015:036 And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on + a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see + whether Elias will come to take him down. + +41:015:037 And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost. + +41:015:038 And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to + the bottom. + +41:015:039 And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that + he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this + man was the Son of God. + +41:015:040 There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary + Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, + and Salome; + +41:015:041 (Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and + ministered unto him;) and many other women which came up with + him unto Jerusalem. + +41:015:042 And now when the even was come, because it was the + preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath, + +41:015:043 Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also + waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto + Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus. + +41:015:044 And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto + him the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while + dead. + +41:015:045 And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to + Joseph. + +41:015:046 And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him + in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out + of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre. + +41:015:047 And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where + he was laid. + +41:016:001 And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the + mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that + they might come and anoint him. + +41:016:002 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they + came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun. + +41:016:003 And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the + stone from the door of the sepulchre? + +41:016:004 And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: + for it was very great. + +41:016:005 And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting + on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they + were affrighted. + +41:016:006 And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of + Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: + behold the place where they laid him. + +41:016:007 But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth + before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said + unto you. + +41:016:008 And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for + they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to + any man; for they were afraid. + +41:016:009 Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he + appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast + seven devils. + +41:016:010 And she went and told them that had been with him, as they + mourned and wept. + +41:016:011 And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been + seen of her, believed not. + +41:016:012 After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as + they walked, and went into the country. + +41:016:013 And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed + they them. + +41:016:014 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and + upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, + because they believed not them which had seen him after he was + risen. + +41:016:015 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach + the gospel to every creature. + +41:016:016 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that + believeth not shall be damned. + +41:016:017 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name + shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; + +41:016:018 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly + thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the + sick, and they shall recover. + +41:016:019 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received + up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. + +41:016:020 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord + working with them, and confirming the word with signs + following. Amen. + +Book 42 Luke + +42:001:001 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a + declaration of those things which are most surely believed + among us, + +42:001:002 Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning + were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; + +42:001:003 It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of + all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, + most excellent Theophilus, + +42:001:004 That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein + thou hast been instructed. + +42:001:005 THERE was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain + priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife + was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. + +42:001:006 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the + commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. + +42:001:007 And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and + they both were now well stricken in years. + +42:001:008 And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's + office before God in the order of his course, + +42:001:009 According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to + burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. + +42:001:010 And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at + the time of incense. + +42:001:011 And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on + the right side of the altar of incense. + +42:001:012 And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell + upon him. + +42:001:013 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy + prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, + and thou shalt call his name John. + +42:001:014 And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice + at his birth. + +42:001:015 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall + drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled + with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb. + +42:001:016 And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord + their God. + +42:001:017 And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, + to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the + disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people + prepared for the Lord. + +42:001:018 And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? + for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years. + +42:001:019 And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that + stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, + and to shew thee these glad tidings. + +42:001:020 And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until + the day that these things shall be performed, because thou + believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their + season. + +42:001:021 And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he + tarried so long in the temple. + +42:001:022 And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they + perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he + beckoned unto them, and remained speechless. + +42:001:023 And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his + ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house. + +42:001:024 And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid + herself five months, saying, + +42:001:025 Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked + on me, to take away my reproach among men. + +42:001:026 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God + unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, + +42:001:027 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the + house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. + +42:001:028 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art + highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among + women. + +42:001:029 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast + in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. + +42:001:030 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast + found favour with God. + +42:001:031 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth + a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. + +42:001:032 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: + and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father + David: + +42:001:033 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of + his kingdom there shall be no end. + +42:001:034 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I + know not a man? + +42:001:035 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall + come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow + thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of + thee shall be called the Son of God. + +42:001:036 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a + son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who + was called barren. + +42:001:037 For with God nothing shall be impossible. + +42:001:038 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me + according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. + +42:001:039 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country + with haste, into a city of Juda; + +42:001:040 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted + Elisabeth. + +42:001:041 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation + of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled + with the Holy Ghost: + +42:001:042 And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art + thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. + +42:001:043 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should + come to me? + +42:001:044 For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in + mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. + +42:001:045 And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a + performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. + +42:001:046 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, + +42:001:047 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. + +42:001:048 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, + behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. + +42:001:049 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy + is his name. + +42:001:050 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to + generation. + +42:001:051 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the + proud in the imagination of their hearts. + +42:001:052 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them + of low degree. + +42:001:053 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he + hath sent empty away. + +42:001:054 He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his + mercy; + +42:001:055 As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for + ever. + +42:001:056 And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to + her own house. + +42:001:057 Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; + and she brought forth a son. + +42:001:058 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had + shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. + +42:001:059 And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to + circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the + name of his father. + +42:001:060 And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be + called John. + +42:001:061 And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is + called by this name. + +42:001:062 And they made signs to his father, how he would have him + called. + +42:001:063 And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name + is John. And they marvelled all. + +42:001:064 And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, + and he spake, and praised God. + +42:001:065 And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all + these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill + country of Judaea. + +42:001:066 And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, + saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of + the Lord was with him. + +42:001:067 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and + prophesied, saying, + +42:001:068 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and + redeemed his people, + +42:001:069 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of + his servant David; + +42:001:070 As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been + since the world began: + +42:001:071 That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of + all that hate us; + +42:001:072 To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember + his holy covenant; + +42:001:073 The oath which he sware to our father Abraham, + +42:001:074 That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of + the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear, + +42:001:075 In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our + life. + +42:001:076 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: + for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his + ways; + +42:001:077 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the + remission of their sins, + +42:001:078 Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring + from on high hath visited us, + +42:001:079 To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow + of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. + +42:001:080 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the + deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel. + +42:002:001 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a + decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be + taxed. + +42:002:002 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of + Syria.) + +42:002:003 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. + +42:002:004 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of + Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called + Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) + +42:002:005 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with + child. + +42:002:006 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were + accomplished that she should be delivered. + +42:002:007 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in + swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was + no room for them in the inn. + +42:002:008 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the + field, keeping watch over their flock by night. + +42:002:009 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory + of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. + +42:002:010 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring + you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. + +42:002:011 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, + which is Christ the Lord. + +42:002:012 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe + wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. + +42:002:013 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the + heavenly host praising God, and saying, + +42:002:014 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will + toward men. + +42:002:015 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them + into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go + even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, + which the Lord hath made known unto us. + +42:002:016 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the + babe lying in a manger. + +42:002:017 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying + which was told them concerning this child. + +42:002:018 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were + told them by the shepherds. + +42:002:019 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her + heart. + +42:002:020 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for + all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told + unto them. + +42:002:021 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of + the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of + the angel before he was conceived in the womb. + +42:002:022 And when the days of her purification according to the law of + Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to + present him to the Lord; + +42:002:023 (As it is written in the law of the LORD, Every male that + openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) + +42:002:024 And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in + the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young + pigeons. + +42:002:025 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was + Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the + consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. + +42:002:026 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should + not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. + +42:002:027 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the + parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the + custom of the law, + +42:002:028 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, + +42:002:029 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according + to thy word: + +42:002:030 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, + +42:002:031 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; + +42:002:032 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people + Israel. + +42:002:033 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were + spoken of him. + +42:002:034 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, + Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of + many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; + +42:002:035 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that + the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. + +42:002:036 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, + of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived + with an husband seven years from her virginity; + +42:002:037 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which + departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and + prayers night and day. + +42:002:038 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the + Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption + in Jerusalem. + +42:002:039 And when they had performed all things according to the law of + the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city + Nazareth. + +42:002:040 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with + wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. + +42:002:041 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of + the passover. + +42:002:042 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem + after the custom of the feast. + +42:002:043 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the + child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his + mother knew not of it. + +42:002:044 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a + day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and + acquaintance. + +42:002:045 And when they found him not, they turned back again to + Jerusalem, seeking him. + +42:002:046 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in + the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing + them, and asking them questions. + +42:002:047 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding + and answers. + +42:002:048 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said + unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy + father and I have sought thee sorrowing. + +42:002:049 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye + not that I must be about my Father's business? + +42:002:050 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. + +42:002:051 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was + subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in + her heart. + +42:002:052 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with + God and man. + +42:003:001 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, + Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being + tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of + Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the + tetrarch of Abilene, + +42:003:002 Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God + came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. + +42:003:003 And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the + baptism of repentance for the remission of sins; + +42:003:004 As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the + prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, + Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. + +42:003:005 Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill + shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, + and the rough ways shall be made smooth; + +42:003:006 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God. + +42:003:007 Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized + of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee + from the wrath to come? + +42:003:008 Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin + not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: + for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise + up children unto Abraham. + +42:003:009 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every + tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn + down, and cast into the fire. + +42:003:010 And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then? + +42:003:011 He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let + him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let + him do likewise. + +42:003:012 Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, + Master, what shall we do? + +42:003:013 And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is + appointed you. + +42:003:014 And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what + shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, + neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages. + +42:003:015 And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in + their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; + +42:003:016 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with + water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose + shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with + the Holy Ghost and with fire: + +42:003:017 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his + floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the + chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable. + +42:003:018 And many other things in his exhortation preached he unto the + people. + +42:003:019 But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his + brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had + done, + +42:003:020 Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison. + +42:003:021 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that + Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, + +42:003:022 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove + upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art + my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. + +42:003:023 And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being + (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of + Heli, + +42:003:024 Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which + was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Janna, which was + the son of Joseph, + +42:003:025 Which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Amos, + which was the son of Naum, which was the son of Esli, which + was the son of Nagge, + +42:003:026 Which was the son of Maath, which was the son of Mattathias, + which was the son of Semei, which was the son of Joseph, which + was the son of Juda, + +42:003:027 Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which + was the son of Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, + which was the son of Neri, + +42:003:028 Which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Addi, which + was the son of Cosam, which was the son of Elmodam, which was + the son of Er, + +42:003:029 Which was the son of Jose, which was the son of Eliezer, which + was the son of Jorim, which was the son of Matthat, which was + the son of Levi, + +42:003:030 Which was the son of Simeon, which was the son of Juda, which + was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Jonan, which was + the son of Eliakim, + +42:003:031 Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which + was the son of Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which + was the son of David, + +42:003:032 Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which + was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was + the son of Naasson, + +42:003:033 Which was the son of Aminadab, which was the son of Aram, + which was the son of Esrom, which was the son of Phares, which + was the son of Juda, + +42:003:034 Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which + was the son of Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was + the son of Nachor, + +42:003:035 Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which + was the son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was + the son of Sala, + +42:003:036 Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, + which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was + the son of Lamech, + +42:003:037 Which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch, + which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, + which was the son of Cainan, + +42:003:038 Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which + was the son of Adam, which was the son of God. + +42:004:001 And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, + and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, + +42:004:002 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he + did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward + hungered. + +42:004:003 And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, + command this stone that it be made bread. + +42:004:004 And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall + not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. + +42:004:005 And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed + unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. + +42:004:006 And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, + and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to + whomsoever I will I give it. + +42:004:007 If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine. + +42:004:008 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, + Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, + and him only shalt thou serve. + +42:004:009 And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of + the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast + thyself down from hence: + +42:004:010 For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, + to keep thee: + +42:004:011 And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time + thou dash thy foot against a stone. + +42:004:012 And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not + tempt the Lord thy God. + +42:004:013 And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed + from him for a season. + +42:004:014 And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: + and there went out a fame of him through all the region round + about. + +42:004:015 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all. + +42:004:016 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as + his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, + and stood up for to read. + +42:004:017 And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet + Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place + where it was written, + +42:004:018 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me + to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the + brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and + recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that + are bruised, + +42:004:019 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. + +42:004:020 And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, + and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the + synagogue were fastened on him. + +42:004:021 And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture + fulfilled in your ears. + +42:004:022 And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words + which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this + Joseph's son? + +42:004:023 And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this + proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard + done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country. + +42:004:024 And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in + his own country. + +42:004:025 But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the + days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six + months, when great famine was throughout all the land; + +42:004:026 But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a + city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow. + +42:004:027 And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the + prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the + Syrian. + +42:004:028 And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, + were filled with wrath, + +42:004:029 And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto + the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they + might cast him down headlong. + +42:004:030 But he passing through the midst of them went his way, + +42:004:031 And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them + on the sabbath days. + +42:004:032 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was + with power. + +42:004:033 And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an + unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice, + +42:004:034 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus + of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou + art; the Holy One of God. + +42:004:035 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of + him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came + out of him, and hurt him not. + +42:004:036 And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, + What a word is this! for with authority and power he + commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out. + +42:004:037 And the fame of him went out into every place of the country + round about. + +42:004:038 And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's + house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; + and they besought him for her. + +42:004:039 And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: + and immediately she arose and ministered unto them. + +42:004:040 Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with + divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands + on every one of them, and healed them. + +42:004:041 And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou + art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them + not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ. + +42:004:042 And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: + and the people sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, + that he should not depart from them. + +42:004:043 And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to + other cities also: for therefore am I sent. + +42:004:044 And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee. + +42:005:001 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to + hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, + +42:005:002 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were + gone out of them, and were washing their nets. + +42:005:003 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and + prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. + And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. + +42:005:004 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out + into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. + +42:005:005 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all + the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I + will let down the net. + +42:005:006 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude + of fishes: and their net brake. + +42:005:007 And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other + ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and + filled both the ships, so that they began to sink. + +42:005:008 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, + Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. + +42:005:009 For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the + draught of the fishes which they had taken: + +42:005:010 And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which + were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; + from henceforth thou shalt catch men. + +42:005:011 And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook + all, and followed him. + +42:005:012 And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a + man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and + besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me + clean. + +42:005:013 And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be + thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him. + +42:005:014 And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to + the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses + commanded, for a testimony unto them. + +42:005:015 But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and + great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by + him of their infirmities. + +42:005:016 And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed. + +42:005:017 And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that + there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which + were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and + Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them. + +42:005:018 And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a + palsy: and they sought means to bring him in, and to lay him + before him. + +42:005:019 And when they could not find by what way they might bring him + in because of the multitude, they went upon the housetop, and + let him down through the tiling with his couch into the midst + before Jesus. + +42:005:020 And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins + are forgiven thee. + +42:005:021 And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who + is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but + God alone? + +42:005:022 But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said + unto them, What reason ye in your hearts? + +42:005:023 Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to + say, Rise up and walk? + +42:005:024 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth + to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say + unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine + house. + +42:005:025 And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that + whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God. + +42:005:026 And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were + filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to day. + +42:005:027 And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, + named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto + him, Follow me. + +42:005:028 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. + +42:005:029 And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there + was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down + with them. + +42:005:030 But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his + disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and + sinners? + +42:005:031 And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need + not a physician; but they that are sick. + +42:005:032 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. + +42:005:033 And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast + often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the + Pharisees; but thine eat and drink? + +42:005:034 And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the + bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? + +42:005:035 But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken + away from them, and then shall they fast in those days. + +42:005:036 And he spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece + of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new + maketh a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new + agreeth not with the old. + +42:005:037 And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the new + wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles + shall perish. + +42:005:038 But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are + preserved. + +42:005:039 No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new: + for he saith, The old is better. + +42:006:001 And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, + that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples + plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their + hands. + +42:006:002 And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that + which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days? + +42:006:003 And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as + this, what David did, when himself was an hungred, and they + which were with him; + +42:006:004 How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the + shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it + is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone? + +42:006:005 And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the + sabbath. + +42:006:006 And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered + into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right + hand was withered. + +42:006:007 And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would + heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation + against him. + +42:006:008 But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the + withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he + arose and stood forth. + +42:006:009 Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it + lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save + life, or to destroy it? + +42:006:010 And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, + Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was + restored whole as the other. + +42:006:011 And they were filled with madness; and communed one with + another what they might do to Jesus. + +42:006:012 And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a + mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. + +42:006:013 And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of + them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; + +42:006:014 Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, + James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, + +42:006:015 Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon + called Zelotes, + +42:006:016 And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also + was the traitor. + +42:006:017 And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the + company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out + of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre + and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their + diseases; + +42:006:018 And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were + healed. + +42:006:019 And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went + virtue out of him, and healed them all. + +42:006:020 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed + be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. + +42:006:021 Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. + Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. + +42:006:022 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall + separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and + cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. + +42:006:023 Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your + reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their + fathers unto the prophets. + +42:006:024 But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your + consolation. + +42:006:025 Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you + that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep. + +42:006:026 Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did + their fathers to the false prophets. + +42:006:027 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to + them which hate you, + +42:006:028 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which + despitefully use you. + +42:006:029 And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the + other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take + thy coat also. + +42:006:030 Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh + away thy goods ask them not again. + +42:006:031 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them + likewise. + +42:006:032 For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for + sinners also love those that love them. + +42:006:033 And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank + have ye? for sinners also do even the same. + +42:006:034 And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank + have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much + again. + +42:006:035 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for + nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be + the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the + unthankful and to the evil. + +42:006:036 Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. + +42:006:037 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye + shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: + +42:006:038 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed + down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give + into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal + it shall be measured to you again. + +42:006:039 And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the + blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? + +42:006:040 The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is + perfect shall be as his master. + +42:006:041 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, + but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye? + +42:006:042 Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull + out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest + not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast + out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou + see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's eye. + +42:006:043 For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth + a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. + +42:006:044 For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do + not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. + +42:006:045 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth + forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil + treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for + of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. + +42:006:046 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I + say? + +42:006:047 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth + them, I will shew you to whom he is like: + +42:006:048 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and + laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the + stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake + it: for it was founded upon a rock. + +42:006:049 But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without + a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the + stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the + ruin of that house was great. + +42:007:001 Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the + people, he entered into Capernaum. + +42:007:002 And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was + sick, and ready to die. + +42:007:003 And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the + Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant. + +42:007:004 And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, + saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this: + +42:007:005 For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue. + +42:007:006 Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from + the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, + Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou + shouldest enter under my roof: + +42:007:007 Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: + but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed. + +42:007:008 For I also am a man set under authority, having under me + soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to + another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and + he doeth it. + +42:007:009 When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned + him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say + unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. + +42:007:010 And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the + servant whole that had been sick. + +42:007:011 And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city + called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much + people. + +42:007:012 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there + was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and + she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. + +42:007:013 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said + unto her, Weep not. + +42:007:014 And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood + still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. + +42:007:015 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he + delivered him to his mother. + +42:007:016 And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, + That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath + visited his people. + +42:007:017 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and + throughout all the region round about. + +42:007:018 And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things. + +42:007:019 And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to + Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for + another? + +42:007:020 When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath + sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or + look we for another? + +42:007:021 And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and + plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he + gave sight. + +42:007:022 Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell + John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind + see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, + the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached. + +42:007:023 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. + +42:007:024 And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to + speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into + the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind? + +42:007:025 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft + raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and + live delicately, are in kings' courts. + +42:007:026 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto + you, and much more than a prophet. + +42:007:027 This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger + before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. + +42:007:028 For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there + is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is + least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. + +42:007:029 And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, + justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John. + +42:007:030 But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God + against themselves, being not baptized of him. + +42:007:031 And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of + this generation? and to what are they like? + +42:007:032 They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and + calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, + and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have + not wept. + +42:007:033 For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking + wine; and ye say, He hath a devil. + +42:007:034 The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold + a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and + sinners! + +42:007:035 But wisdom is justified of all her children. + +42:007:036 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with + him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to + meat. + +42:007:037 And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she + knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought + an alabaster box of ointment, + +42:007:038 And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash + his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her + head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the + ointment. + +42:007:039 Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake + within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would + have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth + him: for she is a sinner. + +42:007:040 And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to + say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on. + +42:007:041 There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one + owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. + +42:007:042 And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them + both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most? + +42:007:043 Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave + most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged. + +42:007:044 And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou + this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no + water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and + wiped them with the hairs of her head. + +42:007:045 Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came + in hath not ceased to kiss my feet. + +42:007:046 My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath + anointed my feet with ointment. + +42:007:047 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are + forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, + the same loveth little. + +42:007:048 And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. + +42:007:049 And they that sat at meat with him began to say within + themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also? + +42:007:050 And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in + peace. + +42:008:001 And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every + city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of + the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him, + +42:008:002 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and + infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven + devils, + +42:008:003 And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and + many others, which ministered unto him of their substance. + +42:008:004 And when much people were gathered together, and were come to + him out of every city, he spake by a parable: + +42:008:005 A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell + by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the + air devoured it. + +42:008:006 And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it + withered away, because it lacked moisture. + +42:008:007 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, + and choked it. + +42:008:008 And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit + an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, + He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. + +42:008:009 And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable + be? + +42:008:010 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the + kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they + might not see, and hearing they might not understand. + +42:008:011 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. + +42:008:012 Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the + devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they + should believe and be saved. + +42:008:013 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the + word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while + believe, and in time of temptation fall away. + +42:008:014 And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they + have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and + pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection. + +42:008:015 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and + good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth + fruit with patience. + +42:008:016 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a + vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a + candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light. + +42:008:017 For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; + neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come + abroad. + +42:008:018 Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him + shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be + taken even that which he seemeth to have. + +42:008:019 Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not + come at him for the press. + +42:008:020 And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy + brethren stand without, desiring to see thee. + +42:008:021 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren + are these which hear the word of God, and do it. + +42:008:022 Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship + with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto + the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. + +42:008:023 But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm + of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were + in jeopardy. + +42:008:024 And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, + we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging + of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm. + +42:008:025 And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being + afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is + this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they + obey him. + +42:008:026 And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is + over against Galilee. + +42:008:027 And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city + a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no + clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs. + +42:008:028 When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and + with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, + thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not. + +42:008:029 (For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the + man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound + with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was + driven of the devil into the wilderness.) + +42:008:030 And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, + Legion: because many devils were entered into him. + +42:008:031 And they besought him that he would not command them to go out + into the deep. + +42:008:032 And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the + mountain: and they besought him that he would suffer them to + enter into them. And he suffered them. + +42:008:033 Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the + swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the + lake, and were choked. + +42:008:034 When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went + and told it in the city and in the country. + +42:008:035 Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, + and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, + sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: + and they were afraid. + +42:008:036 They also which saw it told them by what means he that was + possessed of the devils was healed. + +42:008:037 Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round + about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken + with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned + back again. + +42:008:038 Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him + that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying, + +42:008:039 Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath + done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout + the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him. + +42:008:040 And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people + gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him. + +42:008:041 And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler + of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and + besought him that he would come into his house: + +42:008:042 For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and + she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him. + +42:008:043 And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had + spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed + of any, + +42:008:044 Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and + immediately her issue of blood stanched. + +42:008:045 And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and + they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng + thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me? + +42:008:046 And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that + virtue is gone out of me. + +42:008:047 And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came + trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him + before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and + how she was healed immediately. + +42:008:048 And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith + hath made thee whole; go in peace. + +42:008:049 While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the + synagogue's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; + trouble not the Master. + +42:008:050 But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: + believe only, and she shall be made whole. + +42:008:051 And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, + save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother + of the maiden. + +42:008:052 And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is + not dead, but sleepeth. + +42:008:053 And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. + +42:008:054 And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, + saying, Maid, arise. + +42:008:055 And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he + commanded to give her meat. + +42:008:056 And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they + should tell no man what was done. + +42:009:001 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them + power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. + +42:009:002 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the + sick. + +42:009:003 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither + staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have + two coats apiece. + +42:009:004 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence + depart. + +42:009:005 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that + city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony + against them. + +42:009:006 And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the + gospel, and healing every where. + +42:009:007 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and + he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John + was risen from the dead; + +42:009:008 And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one + of the old prophets was risen again. + +42:009:009 And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom + I hear such things? And he desired to see him. + +42:009:010 And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that + they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into + a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. + +42:009:011 And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he + received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and + healed them that had need of healing. + +42:009:012 And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and + said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into + the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get + victuals: for we are here in a desert place. + +42:009:013 But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We + have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should + go and buy meat for all this people. + +42:009:014 For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his + disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company. + +42:009:015 And they did so, and made them all sit down. + +42:009:016 Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking + up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the + disciples to set before the multitude. + +42:009:017 And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up + of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets. + +42:009:018 And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples + were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people + that I am? + +42:009:019 They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; + and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again. + +42:009:020 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering + said, The Christ of God. + +42:009:021 And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no + man that thing; + +42:009:022 Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be + rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be + slain, and be raised the third day. + +42:009:023 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let + him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. + +42:009:024 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever + will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. + +42:009:025 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and + lose himself, or be cast away? + +42:009:026 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him + shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own + glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels. + +42:009:027 But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which + shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God. + +42:009:028 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, + he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain + to pray. + +42:009:029 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, + and his raiment was white and glistering. + +42:009:030 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses + and Elias: + +42:009:031 Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he + should accomplish at Jerusalem. + +42:009:032 But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: + and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men + that stood with him. + +42:009:033 And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said + unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us + make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and + one for Elias: not knowing what he said. + +42:009:034 While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed + them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. + +42:009:035 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my + beloved Son: hear him. + +42:009:036 And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they + kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those + things which they had seen. + +42:009:037 And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come + down from the hill, much people met him. + +42:009:038 And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I + beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child. + +42:009:039 And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and + it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly + departeth from him. + +42:009:040 And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could + not. + +42:009:041 And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, + how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son + hither. + +42:009:042 And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare + him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the + child, and delivered him again to his father. + +42:009:043 And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while + they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said + unto his disciples, + +42:009:044 Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man + shall be delivered into the hands of men. + +42:009:045 But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, + that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that + saying. + +42:009:046 Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should + be greatest. + +42:009:047 And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a + child, and set him by him, + +42:009:048 And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my + name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth + him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same + shall be great. + +42:009:049 And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out + devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth + not with us. + +42:009:050 And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not + against us is for us. + +42:009:051 And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be + received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, + +42:009:052 And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and + entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for + him. + +42:009:053 And they did not receive him, because his face was as though + he would go to Jerusalem. + +42:009:054 And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, + Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, + and consume them, even as Elias did? + +42:009:055 But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what + manner of spirit ye are of. + +42:009:056 For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to + save them. And they went to another village. + +42:009:057 And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain + man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou + goest. + +42:009:058 And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the + air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his + head. + +42:009:059 And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer + me first to go and bury my father. + +42:009:060 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou + and preach the kingdom of God. + +42:009:061 And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me + first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house. + +42:009:062 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the + plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. + +42:010:001 After these things the LORD appointed other seventy also, and + sent them two and two before his face into every city and + place, whither he himself would come. + +42:010:002 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but + the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the + harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. + +42:010:003 Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves. + +42:010:004 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man + by the way. + +42:010:005 And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to + this house. + +42:010:006 And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon + it: if not, it shall turn to you again. + +42:010:007 And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things + as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not + from house to house. + +42:010:008 And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat + such things as are set before you: + +42:010:009 And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The + kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. + +42:010:010 But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, + go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say, + +42:010:011 Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do + wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that + the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. + +42:010:012 But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that + day for Sodom, than for that city. + +42:010:013 Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the + mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been + done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in + sackcloth and ashes. + +42:010:014 But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the + judgment, than for you. + +42:010:015 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be + thrust down to hell. + +42:010:016 He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you + despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent + me. + +42:010:017 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even + the devils are subject unto us through thy name. + +42:010:018 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from + heaven. + +42:010:019 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and + scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing + shall by any means hurt you. + +42:010:020 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are + subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are + written in heaven. + +42:010:021 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, + O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these + things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto + babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight. + +42:010:022 All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man + knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, + but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him. + +42:010:023 And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, + Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see: + +42:010:024 For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to + see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to + hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them. + +42:010:025 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, + saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? + +42:010:026 He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest + thou? + +42:010:027 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with + all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy + strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. + +42:010:028 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and + thou shalt live. + +42:010:029 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who + is my neighbour? + +42:010:030 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from + Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped + him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him + half dead. + +42:010:031 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and + when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. + +42:010:032 And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and + looked on him, and passed by on the other side. + +42:010:033 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: + and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, + +42:010:034 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and + wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, + and took care of him. + +42:010:035 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and + gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; + and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will + repay thee. + +42:010:036 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto + him that fell among the thieves? + +42:010:037 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto + him, Go, and do thou likewise. + +42:010:038 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a + certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him + into her house. + +42:010:039 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' + feet, and heard his word. + +42:010:040 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, + and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me + to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. + +42:010:041 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art + careful and troubled about many things: + +42:010:042 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, + which shall not be taken away from her. + +42:011:001 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain + place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, + Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. + +42:011:002 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art + in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be + done, as in heaven, so in earth. + +42:011:003 Give us day by day our daily bread. + +42:011:004 And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is + indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver + us from evil. + +42:011:005 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and + shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend + me three loaves; + +42:011:006 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have + nothing to set before him? + +42:011:007 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the + door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot + rise and give thee. + +42:011:008 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because + he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise + and give him as many as he needeth. + +42:011:009 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and + ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. + +42:011:010 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh + findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. + +42:011:011 If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will + he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish + give him a serpent? + +42:011:012 Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? + +42:011:013 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your + children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the + Holy Spirit to them that ask him? + +42:011:014 And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came + to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the + people wondered. + +42:011:015 But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub + the chief of the devils. + +42:011:016 And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven. + +42:011:017 But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom + divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house + divided against a house falleth. + +42:011:018 If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his + kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through + Beelzebub. + +42:011:019 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons + cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges. + +42:011:020 But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the + kingdom of God is come upon you. + +42:011:021 When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in + peace: + +42:011:022 But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome + him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and + divideth his spoils. + +42:011:023 He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth + not with me scattereth. + +42:011:024 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh + through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, + I will return unto my house whence I came out. + +42:011:025 And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished. + +42:011:026 Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more + wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and + the last state of that man is worse than the first. + +42:011:027 And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman + of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed + is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast + sucked. + +42:011:028 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word + of God, and keep it. + +42:011:029 And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to + say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there + shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet. + +42:011:030 For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the + Son of man be to this generation. + +42:011:031 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the + men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from + the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; + and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. + +42:011:032 The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this + generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the + preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here. + +42:011:033 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret + place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they + which come in may see the light. + +42:011:034 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is + single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine + eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness. + +42:011:035 Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not + darkness. + +42:011:036 If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part + dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright + shining of a candle doth give thee light. + +42:011:037 And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with + him: and he went in, and sat down to meat. + +42:011:038 And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not + first washed before dinner. + +42:011:039 And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the + outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is + full of ravening and wickedness. + +42:011:040 Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that + which is within also? + +42:011:041 But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, + all things are clean unto you. + +42:011:042 But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all + manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: + these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other + undone. + +42:011:043 Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in + the synagogues, and greetings in the markets. + +42:011:044 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as + graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are + not aware of them. + +42:011:045 Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him, Master, + thus saying thou reproachest us also. + +42:011:046 And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men + with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not + the burdens with one of your fingers. + +42:011:047 Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and + your fathers killed them. + +42:011:048 Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: + for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres. + +42:011:049 Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them + prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and + persecute: + +42:011:050 That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the + foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; + +42:011:051 From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias which + perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto + you, It shall be required of this generation. + +42:011:052 Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of + knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were + entering in ye hindered. + +42:011:053 And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the + Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to + speak of many things: + +42:011:054 Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his + mouth, that they might accuse him. + +42:012:001 In the mean time, when there were gathered together an + innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one + upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, + Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. + +42:012:002 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; + neither hid, that shall not be known. + +42:012:003 Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard + in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in + closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops. + +42:012:004 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill + the body, and after that have no more that they can do. + +42:012:005 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which + after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say + unto you, Fear him. + +42:012:006 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of + them is forgotten before God? + +42:012:007 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear + not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. + +42:012:008 Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, + him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of + God: + +42:012:009 But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the + angels of God. + +42:012:010 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it + shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against + the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven. + +42:012:011 And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto + magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing + ye shall answer, or what ye shall say: + +42:012:012 For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye + ought to say. + +42:012:013 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my + brother, that he divide the inheritance with me. + +42:012:014 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider + over you? + +42:012:015 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: + for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things + which he possesseth. + +42:012:016 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a + certain rich man brought forth plentifully: + +42:012:017 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, + because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? + +42:012:018 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and + build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my + goods. + +42:012:019 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up + for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. + +42:012:020 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be + required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou + hast provided? + +42:012:021 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich + toward God. + +42:012:022 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take + no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the + body, what ye shall put on. + +42:012:023 The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment. + +42:012:024 Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which + neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how + much more are ye better than the fowls? + +42:012:025 And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature + one cubit? + +42:012:026 If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why + take ye thought for the rest? + +42:012:027 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin + not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was + not arrayed like one of these. + +42:012:028 If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, + and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he + clothe you, O ye of little faith? + +42:012:029 And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, + neither be ye of doubtful mind. + +42:012:030 For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: + and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. + +42:012:031 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things + shall be added unto you. + +42:012:032 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure + to give you the kingdom. + +42:012:033 Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags + which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, + where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. + +42:012:034 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. + +42:012:035 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning; + +42:012:036 And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when + he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and + knocketh, they may open unto him immediately. + +42:012:037 Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall + find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird + himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come + forth and serve them. + +42:012:038 And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third + watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants. + +42:012:039 And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what + hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have + suffered his house to be broken through. + +42:012:040 Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an + hour when ye think not. + +42:012:041 Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable + unto us, or even to all? + +42:012:042 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, + whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give + them their portion of meat in due season? + +42:012:043 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall + find so doing. + +42:012:044 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over + all that he hath. + +42:012:045 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his + coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, + and to eat and drink, and to be drunken; + +42:012:046 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh + not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut + him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the + unbelievers. + +42:012:047 And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not + himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten + with many stripes. + +42:012:048 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, + shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is + given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have + committed much, of him they will ask the more. + +42:012:049 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be + already kindled? + +42:012:050 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I + straitened till it be accomplished! + +42:012:051 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, + Nay; but rather division: + +42:012:052 For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, + three against two, and two against three. + +42:012:053 The father shall be divided against the son, and the son + against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the + daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her + daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in + law. + +42:012:054 And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out + of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so + it is. + +42:012:055 And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be + heat; and it cometh to pass. + +42:012:056 Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the + earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time? + +42:012:057 Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right? + +42:012:058 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as + thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be + delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the + judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee + into prison. + +42:012:059 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid + the very last mite. + +42:013:001 There were present at that season some that told him of the + Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their + sacrifices. + +42:013:002 And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these + Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they + suffered such things? + +42:013:003 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise + perish. + +42:013:004 Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and + slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that + dwelt in Jerusalem? + +42:013:005 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise + perish. + +42:013:006 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree + planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, + and found none. + +42:013:007 Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these + three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find + none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground? + +42:013:008 And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year + also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: + +42:013:009 And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou + shalt cut it down. + +42:013:010 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. + +42:013:011 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity + eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise + lift up herself. + +42:013:012 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto + her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. + +42:013:013 And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made + straight, and glorified God. + +42:013:014 And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, + because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said + unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to + work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the + sabbath day. + +42:013:015 The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not + each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from + the stall, and lead him away to watering? + +42:013:016 And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom + Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from + this bond on the sabbath day? + +42:013:017 And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were + ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious + things that were done by him. + +42:013:018 Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and + whereunto shall I resemble it? + +42:013:019 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast + into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the + fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it. + +42:013:020 And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? + +42:013:021 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three + measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. + +42:013:022 And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and + journeying toward Jerusalem. + +42:013:023 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And + he said unto them, + +42:013:024 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto + you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. + +42:013:025 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut + to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at + the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall + answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: + +42:013:026 Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy + presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. + +42:013:027 But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; + depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. + +42:013:028 There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall + see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in + the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out. + +42:013:029 And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from + the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the + kingdom of God. + +42:013:030 And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there + are first which shall be last. + +42:013:031 The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto + him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee. + +42:013:032 And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I + cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the + third day I shall be perfected. + +42:013:033 Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day + following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of + Jerusalem. + +42:013:034 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and + stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have + gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood + under her wings, and ye would not! + +42:013:035 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say + unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye + shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. + +42:014:001 And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the + chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they + watched him. + +42:014:002 And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the + dropsy. + +42:014:003 And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, + saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day? + +42:014:004 And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, + and let him go; + +42:014:005 And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or + an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out + on the sabbath day? + +42:014:006 And they could not answer him again to these things. + +42:014:007 And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he + marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them. + +42:014:008 When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in + the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be + bidden of him; + +42:014:009 And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this + man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room. + +42:014:010 But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; + that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, + Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the + presence of them that sit at meat with thee. + +42:014:011 For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that + humbleth himself shall be exalted. + +42:014:012 Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a + dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, + neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also + bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee. + +42:014:013 But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the + lame, the blind: + +42:014:014 And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: + for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just. + +42:014:015 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these + things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread + in the kingdom of God. + +42:014:016 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and + bade many: + +42:014:017 And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were + bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. + +42:014:018 And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first + said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must + needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused. + +42:014:019 And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to + prove them: I pray thee have me excused. + +42:014:020 And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I + cannot come. + +42:014:021 So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then + the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go + out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring + in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the + blind. + +42:014:022 And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, + and yet there is room. + +42:014:023 And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways + and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be + filled. + +42:014:024 For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden + shall taste of my supper. + +42:014:025 And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and + said unto them, + +42:014:026 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, + and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and + his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. + +42:014:027 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, + cannot be my disciple. + +42:014:028 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down + first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to + finish it? + +42:014:029 Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able + to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, + +42:014:030 Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish. + +42:014:031 Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth + not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten + thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty + thousand? + +42:014:032 Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an + ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace. + +42:014:033 So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all + that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. + +42:014:034 Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith + shall it be seasoned? + +42:014:035 It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but + men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. + +42:015:001 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to + hear him. + +42:015:002 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man + receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. + +42:015:003 And he spake this parable unto them, saying, + +42:015:004 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of + them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, + and go after that which is lost, until he find it? + +42:015:005 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, + rejoicing. + +42:015:006 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and + neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have + found my sheep which was lost. + +42:015:007 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one + sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just + persons, which need no repentance. + +42:015:008 Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one + piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek + diligently till she find it? + +42:015:009 And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her + neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found + the piece which I had lost. + +42:015:010 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the + angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. + +42:015:011 And he said, A certain man had two sons: + +42:015:012 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me + the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto + them his living. + +42:015:013 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, + and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his + substance with riotous living. + +42:015:014 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that + land; and he began to be in want. + +42:015:015 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; + and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. + +42:015:016 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that + the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him. + +42:015:017 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants + of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish + with hunger! + +42:015:018 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, + Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, + +42:015:019 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of + thy hired servants. + +42:015:020 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a + great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and + ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. + +42:015:021 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against + heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called + thy son. + +42:015:022 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best + robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes + on his feet: + +42:015:023 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, + and be merry: + +42:015:024 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and + is found. And they began to be merry. + +42:015:025 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew + nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing. + +42:015:026 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things + meant. + +42:015:027 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath + killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and + sound. + +42:015:028 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his + father out, and intreated him. + +42:015:029 And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I + serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy + commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might + make merry with my friends: + +42:015:030 But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy + living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf. + +42:015:031 And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that + I have is thine. + +42:015:032 It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this + thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is + found. + +42:016:001 And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich + man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him + that he had wasted his goods. + +42:016:002 And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear + this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou + mayest be no longer steward. + +42:016:003 Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my + lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg + I am ashamed. + +42:016:004 I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the + stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. + +42:016:005 So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and + said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord? + +42:016:006 And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, + Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty. + +42:016:007 Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, + An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy + bill, and write fourscore. + +42:016:008 And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done + wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation + wiser than the children of light. + +42:016:009 And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon + of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you + into everlasting habitations. + +42:016:010 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in + much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in + much. + +42:016:011 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous + mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? + +42:016:012 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another + man's, who shall give you that which is your own? + +42:016:013 No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the + one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and + despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. + +42:016:014 And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these + things: and they derided him. + +42:016:015 And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves + before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is + highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. + +42:016:016 The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the + kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it. + +42:016:017 And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle + of the law to fail. + +42:016:018 Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, + committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put + away from her husband committeth adultery. + +42:016:019 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and + fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: + +42:016:020 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid + at his gate, full of sores, + +42:016:021 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the + rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. + +42:016:022 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by + the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and + was buried; + +42:016:023 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth + Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. + +42:016:024 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and + send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, + and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. + +42:016:025 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime + receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: + but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. + +42:016:026 And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf + fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; + neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence. + +42:016:027 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou + wouldest send him to my father's house: + +42:016:028 For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest + they also come into this place of torment. + +42:016:029 Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let + them hear them. + +42:016:030 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them + from the dead, they will repent. + +42:016:031 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, + neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead. + +42:017:001 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that + offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! + +42:017:002 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his + neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one + of these little ones. + +42:017:003 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, + rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. + +42:017:004 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and + seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; + thou shalt forgive him. + +42:017:005 And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. + +42:017:006 And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, + ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by + the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey + you. + +42:017:007 But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, + will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, + Go and sit down to meat? + +42:017:008 And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may + sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and + drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink? + +42:017:009 Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were + commanded him? I trow not. + +42:017:010 So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which + are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have + done that which was our duty to do. + +42:017:011 And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed + through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. + +42:017:012 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten + men that were lepers, which stood afar off: + +42:017:013 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have + mercy on us. + +42:017:014 And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves + unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, + they were cleansed. + +42:017:015 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, + and with a loud voice glorified God, + +42:017:016 And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and + he was a Samaritan. + +42:017:017 And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but + where are the nine? + +42:017:018 There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save + this stranger. + +42:017:019 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made + thee whole. + +42:017:020 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of + God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God + cometh not with observation: + +42:017:021 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, + the kingdom of God is within you. + +42:017:022 And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye + shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye + shall not see it. + +42:017:023 And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not + after them, nor follow them. + +42:017:024 For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part + under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so + shall also the Son of man be in his day. + +42:017:025 But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this + generation. + +42:017:026 And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the + days of the Son of man. + +42:017:027 They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given + in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and + the flood came, and destroyed them all. + +42:017:028 Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they + drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; + +42:017:029 But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and + brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. + +42:017:030 Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is + revealed. + +42:017:031 In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his + stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and + he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back. + +42:017:032 Remember Lot's wife. + +42:017:033 Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and + whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it. + +42:017:034 I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; + the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left. + +42:017:035 Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, + and the other left. + +42:017:036 Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the + other left. + +42:017:037 And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said + unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be + gathered together. + +42:018:001 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought + always to pray, and not to faint; + +42:018:002 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, + neither regarded man: + +42:018:003 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, + saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. + +42:018:004 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within + himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; + +42:018:005 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest + by her continual coming she weary me. + +42:018:006 And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. + +42:018:007 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and + night unto him, though he bear long with them? + +42:018:008 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless + when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? + +42:018:009 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in + themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: + +42:018:010 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, + and the other a publican. + +42:018:011 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank + thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, + adulterers, or even as this publican. + +42:018:012 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. + +42:018:013 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much + as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, + God be merciful to me a sinner. + +42:018:014 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather + than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be + abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. + +42:018:015 And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch + them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them. + +42:018:016 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little + children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is + the kingdom of God. + +42:018:017 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom + of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein. + +42:018:018 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall + I do to inherit eternal life? + +42:018:019 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is + good, save one, that is, God. + +42:018:020 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not + kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy + father and thy mother. + +42:018:021 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. + +42:018:022 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet + lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and + distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in + heaven: and come, follow me. + +42:018:023 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very + rich. + +42:018:024 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How + hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of + God! + +42:018:025 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, + than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. + +42:018:026 And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved? + +42:018:027 And he said, The things which are impossible with men are + possible with God. + +42:018:028 Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. + +42:018:029 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man + that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or + children, for the kingdom of God's sake, + +42:018:030 Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and + in the world to come life everlasting. + +42:018:031 Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, + we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the + prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. + +42:018:032 For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be + mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on: + +42:018:033 And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the + third day he shall rise again. + +42:018:034 And they understood none of these things: and this saying was + hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken. + +42:018:035 And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a + certain blind man sat by the way side begging: + +42:018:036 And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. + +42:018:037 And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. + +42:018:038 And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on + me. + +42:018:039 And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold + his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou son of David, + have mercy on me. + +42:018:040 And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and + when he was come near, he asked him, + +42:018:041 Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, + Lord, that I may receive my sight. + +42:018:042 And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath + saved thee. + +42:018:043 And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, + glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave + praise unto God. + +42:019:001 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. + +42:019:002 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the + chief among the publicans, and he was rich. + +42:019:003 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the + press, because he was little of stature. + +42:019:004 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see + him: for he was to pass that way. + +42:019:005 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, + and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for + to day I must abide at thy house. + +42:019:006 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. + +42:019:007 And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was + gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. + +42:019:008 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord: Behold, Lord, the + half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any + thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him + fourfold. + +42:019:009 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this + house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. + +42:019:010 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was + lost. + +42:019:011 And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, + because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought + that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. + +42:019:012 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country + to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. + +42:019:013 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, + and said unto them, Occupy till I come. + +42:019:014 But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, + saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. + +42:019:015 And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having + received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be + called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might + know how much every man had gained by trading. + +42:019:016 Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten + pounds. + +42:019:017 And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou + hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over + ten cities. + +42:019:018 And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five + pounds. + +42:019:019 And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities. + +42:019:020 And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, + which I have kept laid up in a napkin: + +42:019:021 For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou + takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou + didst not sow. + +42:019:022 And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge + thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere + man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did + not sow: + +42:019:023 Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at + my coming I might have required mine own with usury? + +42:019:024 And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, + and give it to him that hath ten pounds. + +42:019:025 (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.) + +42:019:026 For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be + given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be + taken away from him. + +42:019:027 But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign + over them, bring hither, and slay them before me. + +42:019:028 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to + Jerusalem. + +42:019:029 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and + Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two + of his disciples, + +42:019:030 Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which + at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never + man sat: loose him, and bring him hither. + +42:019:031 And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say + unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him. + +42:019:032 And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he + had said unto them. + +42:019:033 And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said + unto them, Why loose ye the colt? + +42:019:034 And they said, The Lord hath need of him. + +42:019:035 And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments + upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. + +42:019:036 And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. + +42:019:037 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the + mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to + rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty + works that they had seen; + +42:019:038 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the + Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. + +42:019:039 And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto + him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. + +42:019:040 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these + should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. + +42:019:041 And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over + it, + +42:019:042 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy + day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are + hid from thine eyes. + +42:019:043 For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall + cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep + thee in on every side, + +42:019:044 And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children + within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon + another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation. + +42:019:045 And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that + sold therein, and them that bought; + +42:019:046 Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of + prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves. + +42:019:047 And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and + the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, + +42:019:048 And could not find what they might do: for all the people were + very attentive to hear him. + +42:020:001 And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught + the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief + priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders, + +42:020:002 And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest + thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority? + +42:020:003 And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one + thing; and answer me: + +42:020:004 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? + +42:020:005 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, + From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not? + +42:020:006 But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for + they be persuaded that John was a prophet. + +42:020:007 And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was. + +42:020:008 And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority + I do these things. + +42:020:009 Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain + man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and + went into a far country for a long time. + +42:020:010 And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that + they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the + husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty. + +42:020:011 And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and + entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty. + +42:020:012 And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast + him out. + +42:020:013 Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will + send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence him when + they see him. + +42:020:014 But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among + themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, + that the inheritance may be ours. + +42:020:015 So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What + therefore shall the lord of the vineyard do unto them? + +42:020:016 He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the + vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God + forbid. + +42:020:017 And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is + written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is + become the head of the corner? + +42:020:018 Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on + whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. + +42:020:019 And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to + lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they + perceived that he had spoken this parable against them. + +42:020:020 And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign + themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, + that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of + the governor. + +42:020:021 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest + and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of + any, but teachest the way of God truly: + +42:020:022 Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no? + +42:020:023 But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why + tempt ye me? + +42:020:024 Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They + answered and said, Caesar's. + +42:020:025 And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things + which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's. + +42:020:026 And they could not take hold of his words before the people: + and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace. + +42:020:027 Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that + there is any resurrection; and they asked him, + +42:020:028 Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die, + having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother + should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. + +42:020:029 There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a + wife, and died without children. + +42:020:030 And the second took her to wife, and he died childless. + +42:020:031 And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and + they left no children, and died. + +42:020:032 Last of all the woman died also. + +42:020:033 Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? for + seven had her to wife. + +42:020:034 And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world + marry, and are given in marriage: + +42:020:035 But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, + and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are + given in marriage: + +42:020:036 Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the + angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the + resurrection. + +42:020:037 Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush, + when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of + Isaac, and the God of Jacob. + +42:020:038 For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all + live unto him. + +42:020:039 Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast + well said. + +42:020:040 And after that they durst not ask him any question at all. + +42:020:041 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's + son? + +42:020:042 And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said + unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, + +42:020:043 Till I make thine enemies thy footstool. + +42:020:044 David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son? + +42:020:045 Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his + disciples, + +42:020:046 Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and + love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the + synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts; + +42:020:047 Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: + the same shall receive greater damnation. + +42:021:001 And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts + into the treasury. + +42:021:002 And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two + mites. + +42:021:003 And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow + hath cast in more than they all: + +42:021:004 For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the + offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the + living that she had. + +42:021:005 And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with + goodly stones and gifts, he said, + +42:021:006 As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in + the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that + shall not be thrown down. + +42:021:007 And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these + things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall + come to pass? + +42:021:008 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall + come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth + near: go ye not therefore after them. + +42:021:009 But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not + terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the + end is not by and by. + +42:021:010 Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and + kingdom against kingdom: + +42:021:011 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, + and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall + there be from heaven. + +42:021:012 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and + persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into + prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's + sake. + +42:021:013 And it shall turn to you for a testimony. + +42:021:014 Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before + what ye shall answer: + +42:021:015 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your + adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist. + +42:021:016 And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and + kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be + put to death. + +42:021:017 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. + +42:021:018 But there shall not an hair of your head perish. + +42:021:019 In your patience possess ye your souls. + +42:021:020 And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then + know that the desolation thereof is nigh. + +42:021:021 Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and + let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not + them that are in the countries enter thereinto. + +42:021:022 For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are + written may be fulfilled. + +42:021:023 But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give + suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the + land, and wrath upon this people. + +42:021:024 And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led + away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden + down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be + fulfilled. + +42:021:025 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in + the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with + perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; + +42:021:026 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after + those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of + heaven shall be shaken. + +42:021:027 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with + power and great glory. + +42:021:028 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and + lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. + +42:021:029 And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all + the trees; + +42:021:030 When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves + that summer is now nigh at hand. + +42:021:031 So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye + that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. + +42:021:032 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, + till all be fulfilled. + +42:021:033 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass + away. + +42:021:034 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be + overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of + this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. + +42:021:035 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the + face of the whole earth. + +42:021:036 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted + worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and + to stand before the Son of man. + +42:021:037 And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at + night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the + mount of Olives. + +42:021:038 And all the people came early in the morning to him in the + temple, for to hear him. + +42:022:001 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called + the Passover. + +42:022:002 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill + him; for they feared the people. + +42:022:003 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the + number of the twelve. + +42:022:004 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and + captains, how he might betray him unto them. + +42:022:005 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. + +42:022:006 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto + them in the absence of the multitude. + +42:022:007 Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must + be killed. + +42:022:008 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the + passover, that we may eat. + +42:022:009 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? + +42:022:010 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the + city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; + follow him into the house where he entereth in. + +42:022:011 And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master + saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat + the passover with my disciples? + +42:022:012 And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make + ready. + +42:022:013 And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they + made ready the passover. + +42:022:014 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve + apostles with him. + +42:022:015 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this + passover with you before I suffer: + +42:022:016 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it + be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. + +42:022:017 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and + divide it among yourselves: + +42:022:018 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, + until the kingdom of God shall come. + +42:022:019 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave + unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: + this do in remembrance of me. + +42:022:020 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the + new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. + +42:022:021 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on + the table. + +42:022:022 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe + unto that man by whom he is betrayed! + +42:022:023 And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it + was that should do this thing. + +42:022:024 And there was also a strife among them, which of them should + be accounted the greatest. + +42:022:025 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise + lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them + are called benefactors. + +42:022:026 But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let + him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth + serve. + +42:022:027 For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that + serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as + he that serveth. + +42:022:028 Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. + +42:022:029 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed + unto me; + +42:022:030 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit + on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. + +42:022:031 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to + have you, that he may sift you as wheat: + +42:022:032 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when + thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. + +42:022:033 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both + into prison, and to death. + +42:022:034 And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this + day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. + +42:022:035 And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and + scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. + +42:022:036 Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him + take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, + let him sell his garment, and buy one. + +42:022:037 For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be + accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the + transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end. + +42:022:038 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said + unto them, It is enough. + +42:022:039 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of + Olives; and his disciples also followed him. + +42:022:040 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye + enter not into temptation. + +42:022:041 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and + kneeled down, and prayed, + +42:022:042 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: + nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. + +42:022:043 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, + strengthening him. + +42:022:044 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat + was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the + ground. + +42:022:045 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his + disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, + +42:022:046 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter + into temptation. + +42:022:047 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was + called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew + near unto Jesus to kiss him. + +42:022:048 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man + with a kiss? + +42:022:049 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they + said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? + +42:022:050 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut + off his right ear. + +42:022:051 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he + touched his ear, and healed him. + +42:022:052 Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the + temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come + out, as against a thief, with swords and staves? + +42:022:053 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no + hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of + darkness. + +42:022:054 Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high + priest's house. And Peter followed afar off. + +42:022:055 And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and + were set down together, Peter sat down among them. + +42:022:056 But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and + earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with + him. + +42:022:057 And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not. + +42:022:058 And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art + also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not. + +42:022:059 And about the space of one hour after another confidently + affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: + for he is a Galilaean. + +42:022:060 And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And + immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew. + +42:022:061 And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter + remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, + Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. + +42:022:062 And Peter went out, and wept bitterly. + +42:022:063 And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him. + +42:022:064 And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the + face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote + thee? + +42:022:065 And many other things blasphemously spake they against him. + +42:022:066 And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the + chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into + their council, saying, + +42:022:067 Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell + you, ye will not believe: + +42:022:068 And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go. + +42:022:069 Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the + power of God. + +42:022:070 Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said + unto them, Ye say that I am. + +42:022:071 And they said, What need we any further witness? for we + ourselves have heard of his own mouth. + +42:023:001 And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto + Pilate. + +42:023:002 And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow + perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to + Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King. + +42:023:003 And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? + And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it. + +42:023:004 Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I + find no fault in this man. + +42:023:005 And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the + people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee + to this place. + +42:023:006 When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a + Galilaean. + +42:023:007 And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's + jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at + Jerusalem at that time. + +42:023:008 And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was + desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard + many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle + done by him. + +42:023:009 Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him + nothing. + +42:023:010 And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused + him. + +42:023:011 And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked + him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to + Pilate. + +42:023:012 And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: + for before they were at enmity between themselves. + +42:023:013 And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and + the rulers and the people, + +42:023:014 Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that + perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him + before you, have found no fault in this man touching those + things whereof ye accuse him: + +42:023:015 No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing + worthy of death is done unto him. + +42:023:016 I will therefore chastise him, and release him. + +42:023:017 (For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.) + +42:023:018 And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, + and release unto us Barabbas: + +42:023:019 (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, + was cast into prison.) + +42:023:020 Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to + them. + +42:023:021 But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. + +42:023:022 And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he + done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore + chastise him, and let him go. + +42:023:023 And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he + might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief + priests prevailed. + +42:023:024 And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required. + +42:023:025 And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was + cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered + Jesus to their will. + +42:023:026 And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a + Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the + cross, that he might bear it after Jesus. + +42:023:027 And there followed him a great company of people, and of + women, which also bewailed and lamented him. + +42:023:028 But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep + not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. + +42:023:029 For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, + Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the + paps which never gave suck. + +42:023:030 Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and + to the hills, Cover us. + +42:023:031 For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be + done in the dry? + +42:023:032 And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be + put to death. + +42:023:033 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, + there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the + right hand, and the other on the left. + +42:023:034 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what + they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. + +42:023:035 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them + derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if + he be Christ, the chosen of God. + +42:023:036 And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering + him vinegar, + +42:023:037 And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself. + +42:023:038 And a superscription also was written over him in letters of + Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. + +42:023:039 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, + saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. + +42:023:040 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou + fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? + +42:023:041 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our + deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. + +42:023:042 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest + into thy kingdom. + +42:023:043 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt + thou be with me in paradise. + +42:023:044 And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over + all the earth until the ninth hour. + +42:023:045 And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent + in the midst. + +42:023:046 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, + into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he + gave up the ghost. + +42:023:047 Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, + saying, Certainly this was a righteous man. + +42:023:048 And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding + the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned. + +42:023:049 And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from + Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things. + +42:023:050 And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and + he was a good man, and a just: + +42:023:051 (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) + he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself + waited for the kingdom of God. + +42:023:052 This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. + +42:023:053 And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a + sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was + laid. + +42:023:054 And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on. + +42:023:055 And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed + after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid. + +42:023:056 And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and + rested the sabbath day according to the commandment. + +42:024:001 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, + they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they + had prepared, and certain others with them. + +42:024:002 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. + +42:024:003 And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. + +42:024:004 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, + behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: + +42:024:005 And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the + earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the + dead? + +42:024:006 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you + when he was yet in Galilee, + +42:024:007 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of + sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. + +42:024:008 And they remembered his words, + +42:024:009 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things + unto the eleven, and to all the rest. + +42:024:010 It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, and Mary the mother of + James, and other women that were with them, which told these + things unto the apostles. + +42:024:011 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they + believed them not. + +42:024:012 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping + down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and + departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass. + +42:024:013 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village + called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore + furlongs. + +42:024:014 And they talked together of all these things which had + happened. + +42:024:015 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and + reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. + +42:024:016 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. + +42:024:017 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these + that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? + +42:024:018 And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said + unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not + known the things which are come to pass there in these days? + +42:024:019 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, + Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in + deed and word before God and all the people: + +42:024:020 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be + condemned to death, and have crucified him. + +42:024:021 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed + Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since + these things were done. + +42:024:022 Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, + which were early at the sepulchre; + +42:024:023 And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they + had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was + alive. + +42:024:024 And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, + and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw + not. + +42:024:025 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe + all that the prophets have spoken: + +42:024:026 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter + into his glory? + +42:024:027 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto + them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. + +42:024:028 And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he + made as though he would have gone further. + +42:024:029 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is + toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to + tarry with them. + +42:024:030 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took + bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. + +42:024:031 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished + out of their sight. + +42:024:032 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within + us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to + us the scriptures? + +42:024:033 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and + found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with + them, + +42:024:034 Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. + +42:024:035 And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was + known of them in breaking of bread. + +42:024:036 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of + them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. + +42:024:037 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they + had seen a spirit. + +42:024:038 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do + thoughts arise in your hearts? + +42:024:039 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, + and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me + have. + +42:024:040 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his + feet. + +42:024:041 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said + unto them, Have ye here any meat? + +42:024:042 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an + honeycomb. + +42:024:043 And he took it, and did eat before them. + +42:024:044 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto + you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be + fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the + prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. + +42:024:045 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand + the scriptures, + +42:024:046 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved + Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: + +42:024:047 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached + in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. + +42:024:048 And ye are witnesses of these things. + +42:024:049 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but + tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with + power from on high. + +42:024:050 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his + hands, and blessed them. + +42:024:051 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from + them, and carried up into heaven. + +42:024:052 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great + joy: + +42:024:053 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. + Amen. + +Book 43 John + +43:001:001 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and + the Word was God. + +43:001:002 The same was in the beginning with God. + +43:001:003 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing + made that was made. + +43:001:004 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. + +43:001:005 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness + comprehended it not. + +43:001:006 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. + +43:001:007 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, + that all men through him might believe. + +43:001:008 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that + Light. + +43:001:009 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh + into the world. + +43:001:010 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the + world knew him not. + +43:001:011 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. + +43:001:012 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become + the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: + +43:001:013 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, + nor of the will of man, but of God. + +43:001:014 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we + beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the + Father,) full of grace and truth. + +43:001:015 John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of + whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: + for he was before me. + +43:001:016 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. + +43:001:017 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by + Jesus Christ. + +43:001:018 No man hath seen God at any time, the only begotten Son, which + is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. + +43:001:019 And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and + Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou? + +43:001:020 And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the + Christ. + +43:001:021 And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I + am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. + +43:001:022 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an + answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself? + +43:001:023 He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make + straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias. + +43:001:024 And they which were sent were of the Pharisees. + +43:001:025 And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou + then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that + prophet? + +43:001:026 John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there + standeth one among you, whom ye know not; + +43:001:027 He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose + shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose. + +43:001:028 These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John + was baptizing. + +43:001:029 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, + Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the + world. + +43:001:030 This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is + preferred before me: for he was before me. + +43:001:031 And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to + Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water. + +43:001:032 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from + heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. + +43:001:033 And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, + the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit + descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which + baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. + +43:001:034 And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God. + +43:001:035 Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples; + +43:001:036 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb + of God! + +43:001:037 And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed + Jesus. + +43:001:038 Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto + them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to + say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? + +43:001:039 He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he + dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth + hour. + +43:001:040 One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was + Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. + +43:001:041 He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We + have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the + Christ. + +43:001:042 And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he + said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called + Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone. + +43:001:043 The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and + findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. + +43:001:044 Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. + +43:001:045 Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found + him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, + Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. + +43:001:046 And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out + of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see. + +43:001:047 Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an + Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile! + +43:001:048 Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus + answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, + when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee. + +43:001:049 Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son + of God; thou art the King of Israel. + +43:001:050 Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I + saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see + greater things than these. + +43:001:051 And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, + Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God + ascending and descending upon the Son of man. + +43:002:001 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and + the mother of Jesus was there: + +43:002:002 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. + +43:002:003 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, + They have no wine. + +43:002:004 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine + hour is not yet come. + +43:002:005 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto + you, do it. + +43:002:006 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the + manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three + firkins apiece. + +43:002:007 Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they + filled them up to the brim. + +43:002:008 And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the + governor of the feast. And they bare it. + +43:002:009 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made + wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew + the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the + bridegroom, + +43:002:010 And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth + good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is + worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. + +43:002:011 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and + manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him. + +43:002:012 After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and + his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not + many days. + +43:002:013 And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to + Jerusalem. + +43:002:014 And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and + doves, and the changers of money sitting: + +43:002:015 And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them + all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured + out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; + +43:002:016 And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; + make not my Father's house an house of merchandise. + +43:002:017 And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of + thine house hath eaten me up. + +43:002:018 Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest + thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things? + +43:002:019 Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in + three days I will raise it up. + +43:002:020 Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in + building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days? + +43:002:021 But he spake of the temple of his body. + +43:002:022 When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples + remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed + the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said. + +43:002:023 Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast + day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles + which he did. + +43:002:024 But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew + all men, + +43:002:025 And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew + what was in man. + +43:003:001 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of + the Jews: + +43:003:002 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we + know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do + these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. + +43:003:003 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto + thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of + God. + +43:003:004 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is + old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and + be born? + +43:003:005 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man + be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the + kingdom of God. + +43:003:006 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is + born of the Spirit is spirit. + +43:003:007 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. + +43:003:008 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound + thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it + goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. + +43:003:009 Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be? + +43:003:010 Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, + and knowest not these things? + +43:003:011 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and + testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. + +43:003:012 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how + shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? + +43:003:013 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down + from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. + +43:003:014 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so + must the Son of man be lifted up: + +43:003:015 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have + eternal life. + +43:003:016 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten + Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but + have everlasting life. + +43:003:017 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; + but that the world through him might be saved. + +43:003:018 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that + believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not + believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. + +43:003:019 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the + world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their + deeds were evil. + +43:003:020 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh + to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. + +43:003:021 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds + may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. + +43:003:022 After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land + of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized. + +43:003:023 And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because + there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized. + +43:003:024 For John was not yet cast into prison. + +43:003:025 Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples + and the Jews about purifying. + +43:003:026 And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was + with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, + the same baptizeth, and all men come to him. + +43:003:027 John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it + be given him from heaven. + +43:003:028 Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the + Christ, but that I am sent before him. + +43:003:029 He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of + the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth + greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy + therefore is fulfilled. + +43:003:030 He must increase, but I must decrease. + +43:003:031 He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the + earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh + from heaven is above all. + +43:003:032 And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no + man receiveth his testimony. + +43:003:033 He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that + God is true. + +43:003:034 For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God + giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. + +43:003:035 The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his + hand. + +43:003:036 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he + that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath + of God abideth on him. + +43:004:001 When therefore the LORD knew how the Pharisees had heard that + Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John, + +43:004:002 (Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,) + +43:004:003 He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee. + +43:004:004 And he must needs go through Samaria. + +43:004:005 Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, + near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son + Joseph. + +43:004:006 Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied + with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the + sixth hour. + +43:004:007 There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith + unto her, Give me to drink. + +43:004:008 (For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.) + +43:004:009 Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, + being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? + for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans. + +43:004:010 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of + God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou + wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee + living water. + +43:004:011 The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, + and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living + water? + +43:004:012 Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the + well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his + cattle? + +43:004:013 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this + water shall thirst again: + +43:004:014 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him + shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall + be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. + +43:004:015 The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I + thirst not, neither come hither to draw. + +43:004:016 Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither. + +43:004:017 The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said + unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband: + +43:004:018 For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is + not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly. + +43:004:019 The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a + prophet. + +43:004:020 Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in + Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. + +43:004:021 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when + ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, + worship the Father. + +43:004:022 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for + salvation is of the Jews. + +43:004:023 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers + shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the + Father seeketh such to worship him. + +43:004:024 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in + spirit and in truth. + +43:004:025 The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is + called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. + +43:004:026 Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he. + +43:004:027 And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked + with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why + talkest thou with her? + +43:004:028 The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the + city, and saith to the men, + +43:004:029 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is + not this the Christ? + +43:004:030 Then they went out of the city, and came unto him. + +43:004:031 In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, + eat. + +43:004:032 But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of. + +43:004:033 Therefore said the disciples one to another, Hath any man + brought him ought to eat? + +43:004:034 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that + sent me, and to finish his work. + +43:004:035 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh + harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look + on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. + +43:004:036 And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto + life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may + rejoice together. + +43:004:037 And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another + reapeth. + +43:004:038 I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other + men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours. + +43:004:039 And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for + the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that + ever I did. + +43:004:040 So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him + that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days. + +43:004:041 And many more believed because of his own word; + +43:004:042 And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy + saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is + indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world. + +43:004:043 Now after two days he departed thence, and went into Galilee. + +43:004:044 For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in + his own country. + +43:004:045 Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galilaeans received + him, having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at + the feast: for they also went unto the feast. + +43:004:046 So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the + water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was + sick at Capernaum. + +43:004:047 When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, + he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, + and heal his son: for he was at the point of death. + +43:004:048 Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye + will not believe. + +43:004:049 The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die. + +43:004:050 Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man + believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went + his way. + +43:004:051 And as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told + him, saying, Thy son liveth. + +43:004:052 Then enquired he of them the hour when he began to amend. And + they said unto him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever + left him. + +43:004:053 So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which + Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and + his whole house. + +43:004:054 This is again the second miracle that Jesus did, when he was + come out of Judaea into Galilee. + +43:005:001 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to + Jerusalem. + +43:005:002 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is + called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. + +43:005:003 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, + halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water. + +43:005:004 For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and + troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling + of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease + he had. + +43:005:005 And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and + eight years. + +43:005:006 When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long + time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole? + +43:005:007 The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the + water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am + coming, another steppeth down before me. + +43:005:008 Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. + +43:005:009 And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, + and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath. + +43:005:010 The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the + sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed. + +43:005:011 He answered them, He that made me whole, the same said unto + me, Take up thy bed, and walk. + +43:005:012 Then asked they him, What man is that which said unto thee, + Take up thy bed, and walk? + +43:005:013 And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had + conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place. + +43:005:014 Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, + Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing + come unto thee. + +43:005:015 The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus, which + had made him whole. + +43:005:016 And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay + him, because he had done these things on the sabbath day. + +43:005:017 But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I + work. + +43:005:018 Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not + only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his + Father, making himself equal with God. + +43:005:019 Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say + unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth + the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also + doeth the Son likewise. + +43:005:020 For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that + himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, + that ye may marvel. + +43:005:021 For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; + even so the Son quickeneth whom he will. + +43:005:022 For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment + unto the Son: + +43:005:023 That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the + Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father + which hath sent him. + +43:005:024 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and + believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and + shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death + unto life. + +43:005:025 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now + is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and + they that hear shall live. + +43:005:026 For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to + the Son to have life in himself; + +43:005:027 And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because + he is the Son of man. + +43:005:028 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all + that are in the graves shall hear his voice, + +43:005:029 And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the + resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the + resurrection of damnation. + +43:005:030 I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my + judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the + will of the Father which hath sent me. + +43:005:031 If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true. + +43:005:032 There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that + the witness which he witnesseth of me is true. + +43:005:033 Ye sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the truth. + +43:005:034 But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, + that ye might be saved. + +43:005:035 He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for + a season to rejoice in his light. + +43:005:036 But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works + which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that + I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me. + +43:005:037 And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness + of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen + his shape. + +43:005:038 And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath + sent, him ye believe not. + +43:005:039 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal + life: and they are they which testify of me. + +43:005:040 And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life. + +43:005:041 I receive not honour from men. + +43:005:042 But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. + +43:005:043 I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if + another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. + +43:005:044 How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and + seek not the honour that cometh from God only? + +43:005:045 Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is + one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust. + +43:005:046 For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me; for he + wrote of me. + +43:005:047 But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my + words? + +43:006:001 After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which + is the sea of Tiberias. + +43:006:002 And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his + miracles which he did on them that were diseased. + +43:006:003 And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his + disciples. + +43:006:004 And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh. + +43:006:005 When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company + come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy + bread, that these may eat? + +43:006:006 And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he + would do. + +43:006:007 Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not + sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little. + +43:006:008 One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith + unto him, + +43:006:009 There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two + small fishes: but what are they among so many? + +43:006:010 And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much + grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five + thousand. + +43:006:011 And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he + distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that + were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they + would. + +43:006:012 When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up + the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. + +43:006:013 Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve + baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which + remained over and above unto them that had eaten. + +43:006:014 Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, + said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into + the world. + +43:006:015 When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take + him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a + mountain himself alone. + +43:006:016 And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the + sea, + +43:006:017 And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward + Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to + them. + +43:006:018 And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew. + +43:006:019 So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty + furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh + unto the ship: and they were afraid. + +43:006:020 But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid. + +43:006:021 Then they willingly received him into the ship: and + immediately the ship was at the land whither they went. + +43:006:022 The day following, when the people which stood on the other + side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save + that one whereinto his disciples were entered, and that Jesus + went not with his disciples into the boat, but that his + disciples were gone away alone; + +43:006:023 (Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh unto the + place where they did eat bread, after that the Lord had given + thanks:) + +43:006:024 When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, + neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to + Capernaum, seeking for Jesus. + +43:006:025 And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they + said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither? + +43:006:026 Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, + Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye + did eat of the loaves, and were filled. + +43:006:027 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat + which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man + shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. + +43:006:028 Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work + the works of God? + +43:006:029 Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, + that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. + +43:006:030 They said therefore unto him, What sign shewest thou then, + that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou work? + +43:006:031 Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He + gave them bread from heaven to eat. + +43:006:032 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, + Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father + giveth you the true bread from heaven. + +43:006:033 For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and + giveth life unto the world. + +43:006:034 Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread. + +43:006:035 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that + cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me + shall never thirst. + +43:006:036 But I said unto you, That ye also have seen me, and believe + not. + +43:006:037 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that + cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. + +43:006:038 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the + will of him that sent me. + +43:006:039 And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all + which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise + it up again at the last day. + +43:006:040 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which + seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting + life: and I will raise him up at the last day. + +43:006:041 The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread + which came down from heaven. + +43:006:042 And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose + father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I + came down from heaven? + +43:006:043 Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among + yourselves. + +43:006:044 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me + draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. + +43:006:045 It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of + God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of + the Father, cometh unto me. + +43:006:046 Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of + God, he hath seen the Father. + +43:006:047 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath + everlasting life. + +43:006:048 I am that bread of life. + +43:006:049 Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead. + +43:006:050 This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man + may eat thereof, and not die. + +43:006:051 I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man + eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that + I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the + world. + +43:006:052 The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can + this man give us his flesh to eat? + +43:006:053 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, + Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his + blood, ye have no life in you. + +43:006:054 Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal + life; and I will raise him up at the last day. + +43:006:055 For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. + +43:006:056 He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in + me, and I in him. + +43:006:057 As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: + so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me. + +43:006:058 This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your + fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this + bread shall live for ever. + +43:006:059 These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in + Capernaum. + +43:006:060 Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, + said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it? + +43:006:061 When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, + he said unto them, Doth this offend you? + +43:006:062 What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was + before? + +43:006:063 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: + the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are + life. + +43:006:064 But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew + from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who + should betray him. + +43:006:065 And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come + unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father. + +43:006:066 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no + more with him. + +43:006:067 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? + +43:006:068 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou + hast the words of eternal life. + +43:006:069 And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son + of the living God. + +43:006:070 Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of + you is a devil? + +43:006:071 He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was + that should betray him, being one of the twelve. + +43:007:001 After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not + walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. + +43:007:002 Now the Jew's feast of tabernacles was at hand. + +43:007:003 His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go + into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that + thou doest. + +43:007:004 For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he + himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, + shew thyself to the world. + +43:007:005 For neither did his brethren believe in him. + +43:007:006 Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your + time is alway ready. + +43:007:007 The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify + of it, that the works thereof are evil. + +43:007:008 Go ye up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast: for + my time is not yet full come. + +43:007:009 When he had said these words unto them, he abode still in + Galilee. + +43:007:010 But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto + the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret. + +43:007:011 Then the Jews sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he? + +43:007:012 And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: + for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he + deceiveth the people. + +43:007:013 Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews. + +43:007:014 Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the + temple, and taught. + +43:007:015 And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, + having never learned? + +43:007:016 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but + his that sent me. + +43:007:017 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, + whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. + +43:007:018 He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that + seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no + unrighteousness is in him. + +43:007:019 Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keepeth + the law? Why go ye about to kill me? + +43:007:020 The people answered and said, Thou hast a devil: who goeth + about to kill thee? + +43:007:021 Jesus answered and said unto them, I have done one work, and + ye all marvel. + +43:007:022 Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision; (not because it is + of Moses, but of the fathers;) and ye on the sabbath day + circumcise a man. + +43:007:023 If a man on the sabbath day receive circumcision, that the law + of Moses should not be broken; are ye angry at me, because I + have made a man every whit whole on the sabbath day? + +43:007:024 Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous + judgment. + +43:007:025 Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he, whom they + seek to kill? + +43:007:026 But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do + the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ? + +43:007:027 Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, + no man knoweth whence he is. + +43:007:028 Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both + know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, + but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not. + +43:007:029 But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me. + +43:007:030 Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, + because his hour was not yet come. + +43:007:031 And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ + cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this man + hath done? + +43:007:032 The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things + concerning him; and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent + officers to take him. + +43:007:033 Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, + and then I go unto him that sent me. + +43:007:034 Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, + thither ye cannot come. + +43:007:035 Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that + we shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the + Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles? + +43:007:036 What manner of saying is this that he said, Ye shall seek me, + and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come? + +43:007:037 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and + cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and + drink. + +43:007:038 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of + his belly shall flow rivers of living water. + +43:007:039 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on + him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; + because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) + +43:007:040 Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, + said, Of a truth this is the Prophet. + +43:007:041 Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ + come out of Galilee? + +43:007:042 Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of + David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was? + +43:007:043 So there was a division among the people because of him. + +43:007:044 And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands + on him. + +43:007:045 Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and + they said unto them, Why have ye not brought him? + +43:007:046 The officers answered, Never man spake like this man. + +43:007:047 Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived? + +43:007:048 Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him? + +43:007:049 But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed. + +43:007:050 Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, + being one of them,) + +43:007:051 Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what + he doeth? + +43:007:052 They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? + Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet. + +43:007:053 And every man went unto his own house. + +43:008:001 Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. + +43:008:002 And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and + all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught + them. + +43:008:003 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken + in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, + +43:008:004 They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, + in the very act. + +43:008:005 Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: + but what sayest thou? + +43:008:006 This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse + him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the + ground, as though he heard them not. + +43:008:007 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and + said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him + first cast a stone at her. + +43:008:008 And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. + +43:008:009 And they which heard it, being convicted by their own + conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even + unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman + standing in the midst. + +43:008:010 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, + he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath + no man condemned thee? + +43:008:011 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I + condemn thee: go, and sin no more. + +43:008:012 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of + the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, + but shall have the light of life. + +43:008:013 The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of + thyself; thy record is not true. + +43:008:014 Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of + myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and + whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I + go. + +43:008:015 Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man. + +43:008:016 And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, + but I and the Father that sent me. + +43:008:017 It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men + is true. + +43:008:018 I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent + me beareth witness of me. + +43:008:019 Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, + Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye + should have known my Father also. + +43:008:020 These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the + temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet + come. + +43:008:021 Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall + seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot + come. + +43:008:022 Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, + Whither I go, ye cannot come. + +43:008:023 And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: + ye are of this world; I am not of this world. + +43:008:024 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for + if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. + +43:008:025 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Jesus saith unto + them, Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning. + +43:008:026 I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that + sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I + have heard of him. + +43:008:027 They understood not that he spake to them of the Father. + +43:008:028 Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of + man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of + myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things. + +43:008:029 And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me + alone; for I do always those things that please him. + +43:008:030 As he spake these words, many believed on him. + +43:008:031 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye + continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; + +43:008:032 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you + free. + +43:008:033 They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in + bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free? + +43:008:034 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever + committeth sin is the servant of sin. + +43:008:035 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son + abideth ever. + +43:008:036 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free + indeed. + +43:008:037 I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, + because my word hath no place in you. + +43:008:038 I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that + which ye have seen with your father. + +43:008:039 They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus + saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do + the works of Abraham. + +43:008:040 But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the + truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham. + +43:008:041 Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be + not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God. + +43:008:042 Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love + me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of + myself, but he sent me. + +43:008:043 Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot + hear my word. + +43:008:044 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father + ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode + not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he + speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and + the father of it. + +43:008:045 And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not. + +43:008:046 Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why + do ye not believe me? + +43:008:047 He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them + not, because ye are not of God. + +43:008:048 Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well + that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? + +43:008:049 Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, + and ye do dishonour me. + +43:008:050 And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and + judgeth. + +43:008:051 Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he + shall never see death. + +43:008:052 Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a + devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If + a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death. + +43:008:053 Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and + the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself? + +43:008:054 Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it + is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is + your God: + +43:008:055 Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should + say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I + know him, and keep his saying. + +43:008:056 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and + was glad. + +43:008:057 Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, + and hast thou seen Abraham? + +43:008:058 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before + Abraham was, I am. + +43:008:059 Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid + himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst + of them, and so passed by. + +43:009:001 And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his + birth. + +43:009:002 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this + man, or his parents, that he was born blind? + +43:009:003 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: + but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. + +43:009:004 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: + the night cometh, when no man can work. + +43:009:005 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. + +43:009:006 When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay + of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with + the clay, + +43:009:007 And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is + by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and + washed, and came seeing. + +43:009:008 The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him + that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged? + +43:009:009 Some said, This is he: others said, He is like him: but he + said, I am he. + +43:009:010 Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened? + +43:009:011 He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, + and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of + Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight. + +43:009:012 Then said they unto him, Where is he? He said, I know not. + +43:009:013 They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind. + +43:009:014 And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and + opened his eyes. + +43:009:015 Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received + his sight. He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and + I washed, and do see. + +43:009:016 Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, + because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a + man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a + division among them. + +43:009:017 They say unto the blind man again, What sayest thou of him, + that he hath opened thine eyes? He said, He is a prophet. + +43:009:018 But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he had been + blind, and received his sight, until they called the parents + of him that had received his sight. + +43:009:019 And they asked them, saying, Is this your son, who ye say was + born blind? how then doth he now see? + +43:009:020 His parents answered them and said, We know that this is our + son, and that he was born blind: + +43:009:021 But by what means he now seeth, we know not; or who hath + opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall + speak for himself. + +43:009:022 These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: + for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess + that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue. + +43:009:023 Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him. + +43:009:024 Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto + him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner. + +43:009:025 He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know + not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. + +43:009:026 Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened + he thine eyes? + +43:009:027 He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not + hear: wherefore would ye hear it again? will ye also be his + disciples? + +43:009:028 Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we + are Moses' disciples. + +43:009:029 We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know + not from whence he is. + +43:009:030 The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a + marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet + he hath opened mine eyes. + +43:009:031 Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a + worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth. + +43:009:032 Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the + eyes of one that was born blind. + +43:009:033 If this man were not of God, he could do nothing. + +43:009:034 They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in + sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out. + +43:009:035 Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found + him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God? + +43:009:036 He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on + him? + +43:009:037 And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he + that talketh with thee. + +43:009:038 And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him. + +43:009:039 And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that + they which see not might see; and that they which see might be + made blind. + +43:009:040 And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these + words, and said unto him, Are we blind also? + +43:009:041 Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: + but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth. + +43:010:001 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the + door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the + same is a thief and a robber. + +43:010:002 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the + sheep. + +43:010:003 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and + he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. + +43:010:004 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, + and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. + +43:010:005 And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: + for they know not the voice of strangers. + +43:010:006 This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not + what things they were which he spake unto them. + +43:010:007 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto + you, I am the door of the sheep. + +43:010:008 All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the + sheep did not hear them. + +43:010:009 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, + and shall go in and out, and find pasture. + +43:010:010 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to + destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they + might have it more abundantly. + +43:010:011 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for + the sheep. + +43:010:012 But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own + the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the + sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth + the sheep. + +43:010:013 The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not + for the sheep. + +43:010:014 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of + mine. + +43:010:015 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay + down my life for the sheep. + +43:010:016 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also + I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be + one fold, and one shepherd. + +43:010:017 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, + that I might take it again. + +43:010:018 No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have + power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This + commandment have I received of my Father. + +43:010:019 There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these + sayings. + +43:010:020 And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear + ye him? + +43:010:021 Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. + Can a devil open the eyes of the blind? + +43:010:022 And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it + was winter. + +43:010:023 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. + +43:010:024 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How + long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell + us plainly. + +43:010:025 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the + works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me. + +43:010:026 But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said + unto you. + +43:010:027 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: + +43:010:028 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never + perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. + +43:010:029 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man + is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. + +43:010:030 I and my Father are one. + +43:010:031 Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him. + +43:010:032 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my + Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? + +43:010:033 The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee + not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, + makest thyself God. + +43:010:034 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye + are gods? + +43:010:035 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and + the scripture cannot be broken; + +43:010:036 Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into + the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of + God? + +43:010:037 If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. + +43:010:038 But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that + ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in + him. + +43:010:039 Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of + their hand, + +43:010:040 And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at + first baptized; and there he abode. + +43:010:041 And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but + all things that John spake of this man were true. + +43:010:042 And many believed on him there. + +43:011:001 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the + town of Mary and her sister Martha. + +43:011:002 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and + wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) + +43:011:003 Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he + whom thou lovest is sick. + +43:011:004 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto + death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be + glorified thereby. + +43:011:005 Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. + +43:011:006 When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two + days still in the same place where he was. + +43:011:007 Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into + Judaea again. + +43:011:008 His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to + stone thee; and goest thou thither again? + +43:011:009 Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any + man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the + light of this world. + +43:011:010 But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is + no light in him. + +43:011:011 These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our + friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of + sleep. + +43:011:012 Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well. + +43:011:013 Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had + spoken of taking of rest in sleep. + +43:011:014 Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. + +43:011:015 And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the + intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him. + +43:011:016 Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his + fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him. + +43:011:017 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave + four days already. + +43:011:018 Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs + off: + +43:011:019 And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them + concerning their brother. + +43:011:020 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went + and met him: but Mary sat still in the house. + +43:011:021 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my + brother had not died. + +43:011:022 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, + God will give it thee. + +43:011:023 Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. + +43:011:024 Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the + resurrection at the last day. + +43:011:025 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he + that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: + +43:011:026 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. + Believest thou this? + +43:011:027 She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the + Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world. + +43:011:028 And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary + her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth + for thee. + +43:011:029 As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto + him. + +43:011:030 Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that + place where Martha met him. + +43:011:031 The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted + her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went + out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep + there. + +43:011:032 Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell + down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been + here, my brother had not died. + +43:011:033 When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also + weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was + troubled. + +43:011:034 And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, + come and see. + +43:011:035 Jesus wept. + +43:011:036 Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him! + +43:011:037 And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the + eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not + have died? + +43:011:038 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. + It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. + +43:011:039 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him + that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: + for he hath been dead four days. + +43:011:040 Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou + wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? + +43:011:041 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead + was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I + thank thee that thou hast heard me. + +43:011:042 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the + people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that + thou hast sent me. + +43:011:043 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, + Lazarus, come forth. + +43:011:044 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with + graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. + Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go. + +43:011:045 Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the + things which Jesus did, believed on him. + +43:011:046 But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told + them what things Jesus had done. + +43:011:047 Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, + and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles. + +43:011:048 If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the + Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation. + +43:011:049 And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that + same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all, + +43:011:050 Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should + die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not. + +43:011:051 And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that + year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation; + +43:011:052 And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather + together in one the children of God that were scattered + abroad. + +43:011:053 Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put + him to death. + +43:011:054 Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went + thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city + called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples. + +43:011:055 And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of + the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify + themselves. + +43:011:056 Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as + they stood in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come + to the feast? + +43:011:057 Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a + commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should + shew it, that they might take him. + +43:012:001 Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where + Lazarus was, which had been dead, whom he raised from the + dead. + +43:012:002 There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus + was one of them that sat at the table with him. + +43:012:003 Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, + and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her + hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment. + +43:012:004 Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, + which should betray him, + +43:012:005 Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and + given to the poor? + +43:012:006 This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he + was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein. + +43:012:007 Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying + hath she kept this. + +43:012:008 For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not + always. + +43:012:009 Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and + they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see + Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. + +43:012:010 But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus + also to death; + +43:012:011 Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and + believed on Jesus. + +43:012:012 On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when + they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, + +43:012:013 Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and + cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in + the name of the Lord. + +43:012:014 And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it + is written, + +43:012:015 Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting + on an ass's colt. + +43:012:016 These things understood not his disciples at the first: but + when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these + things were written of him, and that they had done these + things unto him. + +43:012:017 The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus + out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record. + +43:012:018 For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard + that he had done this miracle. + +43:012:019 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how + ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him. + +43:012:020 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to + worship at the feast: + +43:012:021 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of + Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. + +43:012:022 Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip + tell Jesus. + +43:012:023 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the + Son of man should be glorified. + +43:012:024 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall + into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it + bringeth forth much fruit. + +43:012:025 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his + life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. + +43:012:026 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there + shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my + Father honour. + +43:012:027 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me + from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. + +43:012:028 Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, + saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. + +43:012:029 The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that + it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him. + +43:012:030 Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, + but for your sakes. + +43:012:031 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of + this world be cast out. + +43:012:032 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men + unto me. + +43:012:033 This he said, signifying what death he should die. + +43:012:034 The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that + Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man + must be lifted up? who is this Son of man? + +43:012:035 Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light + with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come + upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither + he goeth. + +43:012:036 While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the + children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and + did hide himself from them. + +43:012:037 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they + believed not on him: + +43:012:038 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, + which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to + whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? + +43:012:039 Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said + again, + +43:012:040 He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that + they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their + heart, and be converted, and I should heal them. + +43:012:041 These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of + him. + +43:012:042 Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; + but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest + they should be put out of the synagogue: + +43:012:043 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. + +43:012:044 Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not + on me, but on him that sent me. + +43:012:045 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me. + +43:012:046 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on + me should not abide in darkness. + +43:012:047 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him + not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. + +43:012:048 He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one + that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall + judge him in the last day. + +43:012:049 For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, + he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should + speak. + +43:012:050 And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: + whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, + so I speak. + +43:013:001 Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his + hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the + Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved + them unto the end. + +43:013:002 And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the + heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him; + +43:013:003 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his + hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; + +43:013:004 He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a + towel, and girded himself. + +43:013:005 After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash + the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith + he was girded. + +43:013:006 Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, + dost thou wash my feet? + +43:013:007 Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not + now; but thou shalt know hereafter. + +43:013:008 Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus + answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. + +43:013:009 Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also + my hands and my head. + +43:013:010 Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash + his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not + all. + +43:013:011 For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are + not all clean. + +43:013:012 So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, + and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have + done to you? + +43:013:013 Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. + +43:013:014 If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye + also ought to wash one another's feet. + +43:013:015 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have + done to you. + +43:013:016 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater + than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that + sent him. + +43:013:017 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. + +43:013:018 I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that + the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me + hath lifted up his heel against me. + +43:013:019 Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, + ye may believe that I am he. + +43:013:020 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I + send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that + sent me. + +43:013:021 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and + testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one + of you shall betray me. + +43:013:022 Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he + spake. + +43:013:023 Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, + whom Jesus loved. + +43:013:024 Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who + it should be of whom he spake. + +43:013:025 He then lying on Jesus' breast saith unto him, Lord, who is + it? + +43:013:026 Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I + have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to + Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. + +43:013:027 And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto + him, That thou doest, do quickly. + +43:013:028 Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this + unto him. + +43:013:029 For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that + Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of + against the feast; or, that he should give something to the + poor. + +43:013:030 He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it + was night. + +43:013:031 Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of + man glorified, and God is glorified in him. + +43:013:032 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in + himself, and shall straightway glorify him. + +43:013:033 Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall + seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot + come; so now I say to you. + +43:013:034 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; + as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. + +43:013:035 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye + have love one to another. + +43:013:036 Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus + answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but + thou shalt follow me afterwards. + +43:013:037 Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I + will lay down my life for thy sake. + +43:013:038 Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? + Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till + thou hast denied me thrice. + +43:014:001 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe + also in me. + +43:014:002 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I + would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. + +43:014:003 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, + and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be + also. + +43:014:004 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. + +43:014:005 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; + and how can we know the way? + +43:014:006 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: + no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. + +43:014:007 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and + from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. + +43:014:008 Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it + sufficeth us. + +43:014:009 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and + yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath + seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? + +43:014:010 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in + me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but + the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. + +43:014:011 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or + else believe me for the very works' sake. + +43:014:012 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the + works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these + shall he do; because I go unto my Father. + +43:014:013 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that + the Father may be glorified in the Son. + +43:014:014 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. + +43:014:015 If ye love me, keep my commandments. + +43:014:016 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another + Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; + +43:014:017 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, + because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know + him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. + +43:014:018 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. + +43:014:019 Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see + me: because I live, ye shall live also. + +43:014:020 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in + me, and I in you. + +43:014:021 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that + loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, + and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. + +43:014:022 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou + wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? + +43:014:023 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will + keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come + unto him, and make our abode with him. + +43:014:024 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word + which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. + +43:014:025 These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with + you. + +43:014:026 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father + will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring + all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto + you. + +43:014:027 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the + world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, + neither let it be afraid. + +43:014:028 Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again + unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I + go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. + +43:014:029 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it + is come to pass, ye might believe. + +43:014:030 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of + this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. + +43:014:031 But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the + Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go + hence. + +43:015:001 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. + +43:015:002 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and + every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may + bring forth more fruit. + +43:015:003 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto + you. + +43:015:004 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of + itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye + abide in me. + +43:015:005 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and + I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me + ye can do nothing. + +43:015:006 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is + withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, + and they are burned. + +43:015:007 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask + what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. + +43:015:008 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so + shall ye be my disciples. + +43:015:009 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye + in my love. + +43:015:010 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as + I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. + +43:015:011 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain + in you, and that your joy might be full. + +43:015:012 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have + loved you. + +43:015:013 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his + life for his friends. + +43:015:014 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. + +43:015:015 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth + not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for + all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known + unto you. + +43:015:016 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained + you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your + fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the + Father in my name, he may give it you. + +43:015:017 These things I command you, that ye love one another. + +43:015:018 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it + hated you. + +43:015:019 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but + because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of + the world, therefore the world hateth you. + +43:015:020 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not + greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will + also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will + keep yours also. + +43:015:021 But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, + because they know not him that sent me. + +43:015:022 If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: + but now they have no cloak for their sin. + +43:015:023 He that hateth me hateth my Father also. + +43:015:024 If I had not done among them the works which none other man + did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and + hated both me and my Father. + +43:015:025 But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that + is written in their law, They hated me without a cause. + +43:015:026 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from + the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from + the Father, he shall testify of me: + +43:015:027 And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me + from the beginning. + +43:016:001 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be + offended. + +43:016:002 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time + cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth + God service. + +43:016:003 And these things will they do unto you, because they have not + known the Father, nor me. + +43:016:004 But these things have I told you, that when the time shall + come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these + things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was + with you. + +43:016:005 But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you + asketh me, Whither goest thou? + +43:016:006 But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath + filled your heart. + +43:016:007 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you + that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not + come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. + +43:016:008 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of + righteousness, and of judgment: + +43:016:009 Of sin, because they believe not on me; + +43:016:010 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no + more; + +43:016:011 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. + +43:016:012 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear + them now. + +43:016:013 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide + you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but + whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will + shew you things to come. + +43:016:014 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall + shew it unto you. + +43:016:015 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, + that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. + +43:016:016 A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little + while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father. + +43:016:017 Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this + that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see + me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, + Because I go to the Father? + +43:016:018 They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little + while? we cannot tell what he saith. + +43:016:019 Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said + unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A + little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little + while, and ye shall see me? + +43:016:020 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, + but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but + your sorrow shall be turned into joy. + +43:016:021 A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour + is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she + remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born + into the world. + +43:016:022 And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, + and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from + you. + +43:016:023 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say + unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he + will give it you. + +43:016:024 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall + receive, that your joy may be full. + +43:016:025 These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time + cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I + shall shew you plainly of the Father. + +43:016:026 At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, + that I will pray the Father for you: + +43:016:027 For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, + and have believed that I came out from God. + +43:016:028 I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: + again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. + +43:016:029 His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, + and speakest no proverb. + +43:016:030 Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not + that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou + camest forth from God. + +43:016:031 Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe? + +43:016:032 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be + scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and + yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. + +43:016:033 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have + peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good + cheer; I have overcome the world. + +43:017:001 These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and + said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son + also may glorify thee: + +43:017:002 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should + give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. + +43:017:003 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only + true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. + +43:017:004 I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work + which thou gavest me to do. + +43:017:005 And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with + the glory which I had with thee before the world was. + +43:017:006 I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me + out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; + and they have kept thy word. + +43:017:007 Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given + me are of thee. + +43:017:008 For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and + they have received them, and have known surely that I came out + from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. + +43:017:009 I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which + thou hast given me; for they are thine. + +43:017:010 And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified + in them. + +43:017:011 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, + and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name + those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we + are. + +43:017:012 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: + those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is + lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be + fulfilled. + +43:017:013 And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, + that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. + +43:017:014 I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, + because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the + world. + +43:017:015 I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but + that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. + +43:017:016 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. + +43:017:017 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. + +43:017:018 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent + them into the world. + +43:017:019 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be + sanctified through the truth. + +43:017:020 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall + believe on me through their word; + +43:017:021 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in + thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may + believe that thou hast sent me. + +43:017:022 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that + they may be one, even as we are one: + +43:017:023 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in + one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and + hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. + +43:017:024 Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be + with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou + hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of + the world. + +43:017:025 O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have + known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. + +43:017:026 And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: + that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and + I in them. + +43:018:001 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his + disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the + which he entered, and his disciples. + +43:018:002 And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus + ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. + +43:018:003 Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from + the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns + and torches and weapons. + +43:018:004 Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, + went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? + +43:018:005 They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I + am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. + +43:018:006 As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went + backward, and fell to the ground. + +43:018:007 Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus + of Nazareth. + +43:018:008 Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye + seek me, let these go their way: + +43:018:009 That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them + which thou gavest me have I lost none. + +43:018:010 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high + priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's + name was Malchus. + +43:018:011 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: + the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? + +43:018:012 Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took + Jesus, and bound him, + +43:018:013 And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to + Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. + +43:018:014 Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it + was expedient that one man should die for the people. + +43:018:015 And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: + that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with + Jesus into the palace of the high priest. + +43:018:016 But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other + disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto + her that kept the door, and brought in Peter. + +43:018:017 Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not + thou also one of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not. + +43:018:018 And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire + of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and + Peter stood with them, and warmed himself. + +43:018:019 The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his + doctrine. + +43:018:020 Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught + in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always + resort; and in secret have I said nothing. + +43:018:021 Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said + unto them: behold, they know what I said. + +43:018:022 And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood + by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest + thou the high priest so? + +43:018:023 Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the + evil: but if well, why smitest thou me? + +43:018:024 Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest. + +43:018:025 And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore + unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied + it, and said, I am not. + +43:018:026 One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman + whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the + garden with him? + +43:018:027 Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew. + +43:018:028 Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: + and it was early; and they themselves went not into the + judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they + might eat the passover. + +43:018:029 Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation + bring ye against this man? + +43:018:030 They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, + we would not have delivered him up unto thee. + +43:018:031 Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him + according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is + not lawful for us to put any man to death: + +43:018:032 That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, + signifying what death he should die. + +43:018:033 Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called + Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews? + +43:018:034 Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did + others tell it thee of me? + +43:018:035 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief + priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done? + +43:018:036 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom + were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I + should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not + from hence. + +43:018:037 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus + answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I + born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should + bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth + heareth my voice. + +43:018:038 Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said + this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I + find in him no fault at all. + +43:018:039 But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at + the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the + King of the Jews? + +43:018:040 Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. + Now Barabbas was a robber. + +43:019:001 Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. + +43:019:002 And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his + head, and they put on him a purple robe, + +43:019:003 And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with + their hands. + +43:019:004 Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, + Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find + no fault in him. + +43:019:005 Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the + purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! + +43:019:006 When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they + cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto + them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in + him. + +43:019:007 The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought + to die, because he made himself the Son of God. + +43:019:008 When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more + afraid; + +43:019:009 And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, + Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer. + +43:019:010 Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest + thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to + release thee? + +43:019:011 Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, + except it were given thee from above: therefore he that + delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin. + +43:019:012 And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the + Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not + Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh + against Caesar. + +43:019:013 When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus + forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is + called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. + +43:019:014 And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the + sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! + +43:019:015 But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. + Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief + priests answered, We have no king but Caesar. + +43:019:016 Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And + they took Jesus, and led him away. + +43:019:017 And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the + place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: + +43:019:018 Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either + side one, and Jesus in the midst. + +43:019:019 And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the + writing was JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. + +43:019:020 This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where + Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written + in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin. + +43:019:021 Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, + The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews. + +43:019:022 Pilate answered, What I have written I have written. + +43:019:023 Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his + garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and + also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the + top throughout. + +43:019:024 They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but + cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might + be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, + and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore + the soldiers did. + +43:019:025 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his + mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary + Magdalene. + +43:019:026 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing + by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy + son! + +43:019:027 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from + that hour that disciple took her unto his own home. + +43:019:028 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now + accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I + thirst. + +43:019:029 Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a + spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his + mouth. + +43:019:030 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is + finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. + +43:019:031 The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the + bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, + (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that + their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. + +43:019:032 Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and + of the other which was crucified with him. + +43:019:033 But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, + they brake not his legs: + +43:019:034 But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and + forthwith came there out blood and water. + +43:019:035 And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he + knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe. + +43:019:036 For these things were done, that the scripture should be + fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken. + +43:019:037 And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom + they pierced. + +43:019:038 And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of + Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that + he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him + leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus. + +43:019:039 And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to + Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, + about an hundred pound weight. + +43:019:040 Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen + clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. + +43:019:041 Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; + and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet + laid. + +43:019:042 There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' + preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand. + +43:020:001 The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it + was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken + away from the sepulchre. + +43:020:002 Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other + disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have + taken away the LORD out of the sepulchre, and we know not + where they have laid him. + +43:020:003 Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came + to the sepulchre. + +43:020:004 So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun + Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. + +43:020:005 And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes + lying; yet went he not in. + +43:020:006 Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the + sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie, + +43:020:007 And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the + linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. + +43:020:008 Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the + sepulchre, and he saw, and believed. + +43:020:009 For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise + again from the dead. + +43:020:010 Then the disciples went away again unto their own home. + +43:020:011 But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she + wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, + +43:020:012 And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, + and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. + +43:020:013 And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto + them, Because they have taken away my LORD, and I know not + where they have laid him. + +43:020:014 And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw + Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. + +43:020:015 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest + thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, + Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast + laid him, and I will take him away. + +43:020:016 Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto + him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. + +43:020:017 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended + to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I + ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and + your God. + +43:020:018 Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen + the LORD, and that he had spoken these things unto her. + +43:020:019 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, + when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled + for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and + saith unto them, Peace be unto you. + +43:020:020 And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his + side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the LORD. + +43:020:021 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father + hath sent me, even so send I you. + +43:020:022 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto + them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: + +43:020:023 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and + whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained. + +43:020:024 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with + them when Jesus came. + +43:020:025 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the + LORD. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands + the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of + the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not + believe. + +43:020:026 And after eight days again his disciples were within, and + Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and + stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. + +43:020:027 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold + my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my + side: and be not faithless, but believing. + +43:020:028 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My LORD and my God. + +43:020:029 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou + hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet + have believed. + +43:020:030 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his + disciples, which are not written in this book: + +43:020:031 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the + Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life + through his name. + +43:021:001 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples + at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. + +43:021:002 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, + and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and + two other of his disciples. + +43:021:003 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto + him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a + ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. + +43:021:004 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: + but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. + +43:021:005 Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They + answered him, No. + +43:021:006 And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the + ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they + were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. + +43:021:007 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It + is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, + he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and + did cast himself into the sea. + +43:021:008 And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were + not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) + dragging the net with fishes. + +43:021:009 As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of + coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. + +43:021:010 Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now + caught. + +43:021:011 Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great + fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were + so many, yet was not the net broken. + +43:021:012 Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the + disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the + Lord. + +43:021:013 Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish + likewise. + +43:021:014 This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his + disciples, after that he was risen from the dead. + +43:021:015 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son + of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, + Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, + Feed my lambs. + +43:021:016 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, + lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest + that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. + +43:021:017 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest + thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third + time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest + all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto + him, Feed my sheep. + +43:021:018 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou + girdest thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when + thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and + another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest + not. + +43:021:019 This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. + And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me. + +43:021:020 Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved + following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and + said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? + +43:021:021 Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man + do? + +43:021:022 Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, + what is that to thee? follow thou me. + +43:021:023 Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that + disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall + not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is + that to thee? + +43:021:024 This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and + wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true. + +43:021:025 And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the + which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that + even the world itself could not contain the books that should + be written. Amen. + +Book 44 Acts + +44:001:001 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that + Jesus began both to do and teach, + +44:001:002 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through + the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom + he had chosen: + +44:001:003 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many + infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking + of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: + +44:001:004 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that + they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the + promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. + +44:001:005 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized + with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. + +44:001:006 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, + saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom + to Israel? + +44:001:007 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or + the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. + +44:001:008 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come + upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, + and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part + of the earth. + +44:001:009 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was + taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. + +44:001:010 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, + behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; + +44:001:011 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up + into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into + heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go + into heaven. + +44:001:012 Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called + Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey. + +44:001:013 And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, + where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, + Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of + Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James. + +44:001:014 These all continued with one accord in prayer and + supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, + and with his brethren. + +44:001:015 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the + disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about + an hundred and twenty,) + +44:001:016 Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been + fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake + before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took + Jesus. + +44:001:017 For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this + ministry. + +44:001:018 Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; + and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all + his bowels gushed out. + +44:001:019 And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch + as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that + is to say, The field of blood. + +44:001:020 For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be + desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let + another take. + +44:001:021 Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the + time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, + +44:001:022 Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he + was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness + with us of his resurrection. + +44:001:023 And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was + surnamed Justus, and Matthias. + +44:001:024 And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the + hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, + +44:001:025 That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from + which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own + place. + +44:001:026 And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon + Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. + +44:002:001 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all + with one accord in one place. + +44:002:002 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing + mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were + sitting. + +44:002:003 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, + and it sat upon each of them. + +44:002:004 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to + speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. + +44:002:005 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of + every nation under heaven. + +44:002:006 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, + and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak + in his own language. + +44:002:007 And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, + Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans? + +44:002:008 And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were + born? + +44:002:009 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in + Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and + Asia, + +44:002:010 Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya + about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, + +44:002:011 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the + wonderful works of God. + +44:002:012 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to + another, What meaneth this? + +44:002:013 Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. + +44:002:014 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, + and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at + Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: + +44:002:015 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the + third hour of the day. + +44:002:016 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; + +44:002:017 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will + pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your + daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see + visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: + +44:002:018 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in + those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: + +44:002:019 And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the + earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: + +44:002:020 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into + blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come: + +44:002:021 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the + name of the Lord shall be saved. + +44:002:022 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man + approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, + which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves + also know: + +44:002:023 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and + foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have + crucified and slain: + +44:002:024 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: + because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. + +44:002:025 For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always + before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not + be moved: + +44:002:026 Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; + moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: + +44:002:027 Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou + suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. + +44:002:028 Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make + me full of joy with thy countenance. + +44:002:029 Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the + patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his + sepulchre is with us unto this day. + +44:002:030 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with + an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to + the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne; + +44:002:031 He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, + that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see + corruption. + +44:002:032 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. + +44:002:033 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having + received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath + shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. + +44:002:034 For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith + himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right + hand, + +44:002:035 Until I make thy foes thy footstool. + +44:002:036 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God + hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord + and Christ. + +44:002:037 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, + and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and + brethren, what shall we do? + +44:002:038 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one + of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, + and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. + +44:002:039 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all + that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall + call. + +44:002:040 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, + Save yourselves from this untoward generation. + +44:002:041 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the + same day there were added unto them about three thousand + souls. + +44:002:042 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and + fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. + +44:002:043 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were + done by the apostles. + +44:002:044 And all that believed were together, and had all things + common; + +44:002:045 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all + men, as every man had need. + +44:002:046 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and + breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with + gladness and singleness of heart, + +44:002:047 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the + Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. + +44:003:001 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the + hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. + +44:003:002 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, + whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called + Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; + +44:003:003 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an + alms. + +44:003:004 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look + on us. + +44:003:005 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of + them. + +44:003:006 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I + have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise + up and walk. + +44:003:007 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and + immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. + +44:003:008 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them + into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. + +44:003:009 And all the people saw him walking and praising God: + +44:003:010 And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the + Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder + and amazement at that which had happened unto him. + +44:003:011 And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all + the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called + Solomon's, greatly wondering. + +44:003:012 And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of + Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on + us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this + man to walk? + +44:003:013 The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our + fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, + and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was + determined to let him go. + +44:003:014 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a + murderer to be granted unto you; + +44:003:015 And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the + dead; whereof we are witnesses. + +44:003:016 And his name through faith in his name hath made this man + strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him + hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you + all. + +44:003:017 And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as + did also your rulers. + +44:003:018 But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of + all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so + fulfilled. + +44:003:019 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be + blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the + presence of the Lord. + +44:003:020 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto + you: + +44:003:021 Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of + all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy + prophets since the world began. + +44:003:022 For 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. + +44:003:023 And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not + hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people. + +44:003:024 Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow + after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these + days. + +44:003:025 Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which + God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy + seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed. + +44:003:026 Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him + to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his + iniquities. + +44:004:001 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the + captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, + +44:004:002 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached + through Jesus the resurrection from the dead. + +44:004:003 And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the + next day: for it was now eventide. + +44:004:004 Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the + number of the men was about five thousand. + +44:004:005 And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and + elders, and scribes, + +44:004:006 And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and + Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high + priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. + +44:004:007 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what + power, or by what name, have ye done this? + +44:004:008 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye + rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, + +44:004:009 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the + impotent man, by what means he is made whole; + +44:004:010 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, + that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye + crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth + this man stand here before you whole. + +44:004:011 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, + which is become the head of the corner. + +44:004:012 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none + other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be + saved. + +44:004:013 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and + perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they + marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been + with Jesus. + +44:004:014 And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, + they could say nothing against it. + +44:004:015 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the + council, they conferred among themselves, + +44:004:016 Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a + notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them + that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it. + +44:004:017 But that it spread no further among the people, let us + straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man + in this name. + +44:004:018 And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all + nor teach in the name of Jesus. + +44:004:019 But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be + right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto + God, judge ye. + +44:004:020 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and + heard. + +44:004:021 So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, + finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the + people: for all men glorified God for that which was done. + +44:004:022 For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of + healing was shewed. + +44:004:023 And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported + all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. + +44:004:024 And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God + with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made + heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is: + +44:004:025 Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the + heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? + +44:004:026 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered + together against the Lord, and against his Christ. + +44:004:027 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast + anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, + and the people of Israel, were gathered together, + +44:004:028 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined + before to be done. + +44:004:029 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy + servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, + +44:004:030 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and + wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. + +44:004:031 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were + assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy + Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. + +44:004:032 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and + of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things + which he possessed was his own; but they had all things + common. + +44:004:033 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the + resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them + all. + +44:004:034 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as + were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the + prices of the things that were sold, + +44:004:035 And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was + made unto every man according as he had need. + +44:004:036 And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which + is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and + of the country of Cyprus, + +44:004:037 Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at + the apostles' feet. + +44:005:001 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold + a possession, + +44:005:002 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to + it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' + feet. + +44:005:003 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to + lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of + the land? + +44:005:004 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was + sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived + this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but + unto God. + +44:005:005 And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the + ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these + things. + +44:005:006 And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, + and buried him. + +44:005:007 And it was about the space of three hours after, when his + wife, not knowing what was done, came in. + +44:005:008 And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land + for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much. + +44:005:009 Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed + together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of + them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall + carry thee out. + +44:005:010 Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the + ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, + carrying her forth, buried her by her husband. + +44:005:011 And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as + heard these things. + +44:005:012 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders + wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord + in Solomon's porch. + +44:005:013 And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the + people magnified them. + +44:005:014 And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both + of men and women.) + +44:005:015 Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, + and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the + shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. + +44:005:016 There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto + Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with + unclean spirits: and they were healed every one. + +44:005:017 Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, + (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with + indignation, + +44:005:018 And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the + common prison. + +44:005:019 But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, + and brought them forth, and said, + +44:005:020 Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words + of this life. + +44:005:021 And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early + in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they + that were with him, and called the council together, and all + the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison + to have them brought. + +44:005:022 But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, + they returned and told, + +44:005:023 Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and + the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had + opened, we found no man within. + +44:005:024 Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the + chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them + whereunto this would grow. + +44:005:025 Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye + put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the + people. + +44:005:026 Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them + without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should + have been stoned. + +44:005:027 And when they had brought them, they set them before the + council: and the high priest asked them, + +44:005:028 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not + teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with + your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us. + +44:005:029 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought + to obey God rather than men. + +44:005:030 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and + hanged on a tree. + +44:005:031 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a + Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of + sins. + +44:005:032 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the + Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him. + +44:005:033 When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took + counsel to slay them. + +44:005:034 Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named + Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the + people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little + space; + +44:005:035 And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves + what ye intend to do as touching these men. + +44:005:036 For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be + somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined + themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, + were scattered, and brought to nought. + +44:005:037 After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the + taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; + and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed. + +44:005:038 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them + alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will + come to nought: + +44:005:039 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be + found even to fight against God. + +44:005:040 And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, + and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in + the name of Jesus, and let them go. + +44:005:041 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing + that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. + +44:005:042 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not + to teach and preach Jesus Christ. + +44:006:001 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was + multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against + the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily + ministration. + +44:006:002 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto + them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word + of God, and serve tables. + +44:006:003 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest + report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint + over this business. + +44:006:004 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the + ministry of the word. + +44:006:005 And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose + Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and + Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, + and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch: + +44:006:006 Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, + they laid their hands on them. + +44:006:007 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples + multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the + priests were obedient to the faith. + +44:006:008 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and + miracles among the people. + +44:006:009 Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the + synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, + and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen. + +44:006:010 And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by + which he spake. + +44:006:011 Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak + blasphemous words against Moses, and against God. + +44:006:012 And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the + scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to + the council, + +44:006:013 And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not + to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the + law: + +44:006:014 For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall + destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses + delivered us. + +44:006:015 And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, + saw his face as it had been the face of an angel. + +44:007:001 Then said the high priest, Are these things so? + +44:007:002 And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of + glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in + Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran, + +44:007:003 And said unto him, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy + kindred, and come into the land which I shall shew thee. + +44:007:004 Then came he out of the land of the Chaldaeans, and dwelt in + Charran: and from thence, when his father was dead, he removed + him into this land, wherein ye now dwell. + +44:007:005 And he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so much as to + set his foot on: yet he promised that he would give it to him + for a possession, and to his seed after him, when as yet he + had no child. + +44:007:006 And God spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a + strange land; and that they should bring them into bondage, + and entreat them evil four hundred years. + +44:007:007 And the nation to whom they shall be in bondage will I judge, + said God: and after that shall they come forth, and serve me + in this place. + +44:007:008 And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham + begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac + begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the twelve patriarchs. + +44:007:009 And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: + but God was with him, + +44:007:010 And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him + favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and + he made him governor over Egypt and all his house. + +44:007:011 Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and + Chanaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no + sustenance. + +44:007:012 But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out + our fathers first. + +44:007:013 And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; + and Joseph's kindred was made known unto Pharaoh. + +44:007:014 Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to him, and all + his kindred, threescore and fifteen souls. + +44:007:015 So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and our fathers, + +44:007:016 And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulchre + that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor + the father of Sychem. + +44:007:017 But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had + sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt, + +44:007:018 Till another king arose, which knew not Joseph. + +44:007:019 The same dealt subtilly with our kindred, and evil entreated + our fathers, so that they cast out their young children, to + the end they might not live. + +44:007:020 In which time Moses was born, and was exceeding fair, and + nourished up in his father's house three months: + +44:007:021 And when he was cast out, Pharaoh's daughter took him up, and + nourished him for her own son. + +44:007:022 And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and + was mighty in words and in deeds. + +44:007:023 And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart + to visit his brethren the children of Israel. + +44:007:024 And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and + avenged him that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian: + +44:007:025 For he supposed his brethren would have understood how that + God by his hand would deliver them: but they understood not. + +44:007:026 And the next day he shewed himself unto them as they strove, + and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are + brethren; why do ye wrong one to another? + +44:007:027 But he that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying, + Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us? + +44:007:028 Wilt thou kill me, as thou diddest the Egyptian yesterday? + +44:007:029 Then fled Moses at this saying, and was a stranger in the land + of Madian, where he begat two sons. + +44:007:030 And when forty years were expired, there appeared to him in + the wilderness of mount Sina an angel of the Lord in a flame + of fire in a bush. + +44:007:031 When Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight: and as he drew + near to behold it, the voice of the LORD came unto him, + +44:007:032 Saying, I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham, and + the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, + and durst not behold. + +44:007:033 Then said the Lord to him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet: + for the place where thou standest is holy ground. + +44:007:034 I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is + in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to + deliver them. And now come, I will send thee into Egypt. + +44:007:035 This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler + and a judge? the same did God send to be a ruler and a + deliverer by the hand of the angel which appeared to him in + the bush. + +44:007:036 He brought them out, after that he had shewed wonders and + signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the + wilderness forty years. + +44:007:037 This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A + prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your + brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear. + +44:007:038 This is he, that was in the church in the wilderness with the + angel which spake to him in the mount Sina, and with our + fathers: who received the lively oracles to give unto us: + +44:007:039 To whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust him from them, + and in their hearts turned back again into Egypt, + +44:007:040 Saying unto Aaron, Make us gods to go before us: for as for + this Moses, which brought us out of the land of Egypt, we wot + not what is become of him. + +44:007:041 And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice unto + the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands. + +44:007:042 Then God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of + heaven; as it is written in the book of the prophets, O ye + house of Israel, have ye offered to me slain beasts and + sacrifices by the space of forty years in the wilderness? + +44:007:043 Yea, ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your + god Remphan, figures which ye made to worship them: and I will + carry you away beyond Babylon. + +44:007:044 Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, + as he had appointed, speaking unto Moses, that he should make + it according to the fashion that he had seen. + +44:007:045 Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus + into the possession of the Gentiles, whom God drave out before + the face of our fathers, unto the days of David; + +44:007:046 Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle + for the God of Jacob. + +44:007:047 But Solomon built him an house. + +44:007:048 Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; + as saith the prophet, + +44:007:049 Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house + will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my + rest? + +44:007:050 Hath not my hand made all these things? + +44:007:051 Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do + always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye. + +44:007:052 Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and + they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the + Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and + murderers: + +44:007:053 Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and + have not kept it. + +44:007:054 When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and + they gnashed on him with their teeth. + +44:007:055 But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly + into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on + the right hand of God, + +44:007:056 And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man + standing on the right hand of God. + +44:007:057 Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, + and ran upon him with one accord, + +44:007:058 And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the + witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose + name was Saul. + +44:007:059 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord + Jesus, receive my spirit. + +44:007:060 And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay + not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he + fell asleep. + +44:008:001 And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there + was a great persecution against the church which was at + Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the + regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. + +44:008:002 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great + lamentation over him. + +44:008:003 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every + house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. + +44:008:004 Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where + preaching the word. + +44:008:005 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached + Christ unto them. + +44:008:006 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things + which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he + did. + +44:008:007 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many + that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, + and that were lame, were healed. + +44:008:008 And there was great joy in that city. + +44:008:009 But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in + the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of + Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: + +44:008:010 To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, + saying, This man is the great power of God. + +44:008:011 And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had + bewitched them with sorceries. + +44:008:012 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning + the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were + baptized, both men and women. + +44:008:013 Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he + continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles + and signs which were done. + +44:008:014 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that + Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them + Peter and John: + +44:008:015 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they + might receive the Holy Ghost: + +44:008:016 (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were + baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) + +44:008:017 Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy + Ghost. + +44:008:018 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' + hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, + +44:008:019 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay + hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. + +44:008:020 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because + thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with + money. + +44:008:021 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart + is not right in the sight of God. + +44:008:022 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if + perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. + +44:008:023 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in + the bond of iniquity. + +44:008:024 Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the LORD for me, + that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me. + +44:008:025 And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the + Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many + villages of the Samaritans. + +44:008:026 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, + and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from + Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. + +44:008:027 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an + eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the + Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had + come to Jerusalem for to worship, + +44:008:028 Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the + prophet. + +44:008:029 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to + this chariot. + +44:008:030 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet + Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? + +44:008:031 And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And + he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. + +44:008:032 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led + as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his + shearer, so opened he not his mouth: + +44:008:033 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall + declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth. + +44:008:034 And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom + speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man? + +44:008:035 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, + and preached unto him Jesus. + +44:008:036 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: + and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me + to be baptized? + +44:008:037 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou + mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ + is the Son of God. + +44:008:038 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went + down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he + baptized him. + +44:008:039 And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the + Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and + he went on his way rejoicing. + +44:008:040 But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he + preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea. + +44:009:001 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against + the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, + +44:009:002 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that + if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, + he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. + +44:009:003 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there + shined round about him a light from heaven: + +44:009:004 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, + Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? + +44:009:005 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus + whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the + pricks. + +44:009:006 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou + have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into + the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. + +44:009:007 And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing + a voice, but seeing no man. + +44:009:008 And 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. + +44:009:009 And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor + drink. + +44:009:010 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; + and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, + Behold, I am here, Lord. + +44:009:011 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street + which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas + for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, + +44:009:012 And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and + putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight. + +44:009:013 Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, + how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: + +44:009:014 And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all + that call on thy name. + +44:009:015 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen + vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and + kings, and the children of Israel: + +44:009:016 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my + name's sake. + +44:009:017 And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and + putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even + Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath + sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled + with the Holy Ghost. + +44:009:018 And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been + scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was + baptized. + +44:009:019 And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was + Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus. + +44:009:020 And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he + is the Son of God. + +44:009:021 But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he + that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, + and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them + bound unto the chief priests? + +44:009:022 But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the + Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very + Christ. + +44:009:023 And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel + to kill him: + +44:009:024 But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the + gates day and night to kill him. + +44:009:025 Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the + wall in a basket. + +44:009:026 And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join + himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and + believed not that he was a disciple. + +44:009:027 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and + declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and + that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at + Damascus in the name of Jesus. + +44:009:028 And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem. + +44:009:029 And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and + disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay + him. + +44:009:030 Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to + Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus. + +44:009:031 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee + and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the + Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied. + +44:009:032 And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, + he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda. + +44:009:033 And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept + his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy. + +44:009:034 And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee + whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately. + +44:009:035 And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to + the Lord. + +44:009:036 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which + by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of + good works and almsdeeds which she did. + +44:009:037 And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and + died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper + chamber. + +44:009:038 And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples + had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, + desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. + +44:009:039 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they + brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood + by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which + Dorcas made, while she was with them. + +44:009:040 But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; + and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she + opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up. + +44:009:041 And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had + called the saints and widows, presented her alive. + +44:009:042 And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in + the Lord. + +44:009:043 And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with + one Simon a tanner. + +44:010:001 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a + centurion of the band called the Italian band, + +44:010:002 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, + which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. + +44:010:003 He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day + an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, + Cornelius. + +44:010:004 And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is + it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are + come up for a memorial before God. + +44:010:005 And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose + surname is Peter: + +44:010:006 He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea + side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. + +44:010:007 And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he + called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of + them that waited on him continually; + +44:010:008 And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent + them to Joppa. + +44:010:009 On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh + unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about + the sixth hour: + +44:010:010 And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while + they made ready, he fell into a trance, + +44:010:011 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending upon + him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, + and let down to the earth: + +44:010:012 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and + wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. + +44:010:013 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat. + +44:010:014 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing + that is common or unclean. + +44:010:015 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God + hath cleansed, that call not thou common. + +44:010:016 This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again + into heaven. + +44:010:017 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he + had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from + Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before + the gate, + +44:010:018 And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, + were lodged there. + +44:010:019 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, + Behold, three men seek thee. + +44:010:020 Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting + nothing: for I have sent them. + +44:010:021 Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from + Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the + cause wherefore ye are come? + +44:010:022 And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one + that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of + the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for + thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. + +44:010:023 Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow + Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa + accompanied him. + +44:010:024 And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius + waited for them, and he had called together his kinsmen and + near friends. + +44:010:025 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down + at his feet, and worshipped him. + +44:010:026 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a + man. + +44:010:027 And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that + were come together. + +44:010:028 And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful + thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto + one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should + not call any man common or unclean. + +44:010:029 Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was + sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me? + +44:010:030 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this + hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, + a man stood before me in bright clothing, + +44:010:031 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are + had in remembrance in the sight of God. + +44:010:032 Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname + is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by + the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee. + +44:010:033 Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done + that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present + before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God. + +44:010:034 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive + that God is no respecter of persons: + +44:010:035 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh + righteousness, is accepted with him. + +44:010:036 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching + peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) + +44:010:037 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all + Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John + preached; + +44:010:038 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and + with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that + were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. + +44:010:039 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the + land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged + on a tree: + +44:010:040 Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; + +44:010:041 Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before God, + even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from + the dead. + +44:010:042 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify + that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of + quick and dead. + +44:010:043 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name + whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. + +44:010:044 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all + them which heard the word. + +44:010:045 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, + as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also + was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. + +44:010:046 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then + answered Peter, + +44:010:047 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, + which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? + +44:010:048 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. + Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. + +44:011:001 And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that + the Gentiles had also received the word of God. + +44:011:002 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the + circumcision contended with him, + +44:011:003 Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat + with them. + +44:011:004 But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and + expounded it by order unto them, saying, + +44:011:005 I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a + vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great + sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even + to me: + +44:011:006 Upon the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, + and saw fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and + creeping things, and fowls of the air. + +44:011:007 And I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay and + eat. + +44:011:008 But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath + at any time entered into my mouth. + +44:011:009 But the voice answered me again from heaven, What God hath + cleansed, that call not thou common. + +44:011:010 And this was done three times: and all were drawn up again + into heaven. + +44:011:011 And, behold, immediately there were three men already come + unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me. + +44:011:012 And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. + Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered + into the man's house: + +44:011:013 And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which + stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for + Simon, whose surname is Peter; + +44:011:014 Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house + shall be saved. + +44:011:015 And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us + at the beginning. + +44:011:016 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John + indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the + Holy Ghost. + +44:011:017 Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto + us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I + could withstand God? + +44:011:018 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and + glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles + granted repentance unto life. + +44:011:019 Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that + arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, + and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews + only. + +44:011:020 And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when + they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching + the LORD Jesus. + +44:011:021 And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number + believed, and turned unto the Lord. + +44:011:022 Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church + which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he + should go as far as Antioch. + +44:011:023 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, + and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would + cleave unto the Lord. + +44:011:024 For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of + faith: and much people was added unto the Lord. + +44:011:025 Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul: + +44:011:026 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it + came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with + the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were + called Christians first in Antioch. + +44:011:027 And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. + +44:011:028 And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by + the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all + the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. + +44:011:029 Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, + determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in + Judaea: + +44:011:030 Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of + Barnabas and Saul. + +44:012:001 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands + to vex certain of the church. + +44:012:002 And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. + +44:012:003 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further + to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.) + +44:012:004 And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and + delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; + intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people. + +44:012:005 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made + without ceasing of the church unto God for him. + +44:012:006 And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night + Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two + chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison. + +44:012:007 And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light + shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and + raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell + off from his hands. + +44:012:008 And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy + sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy + garment about thee, and follow me. + +44:012:009 And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was + true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision. + +44:012:010 When they were past the first and the second ward, they came + unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to + them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on + through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him. + +44:012:011 And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a + surety, that the LORD hath sent his angel, and hath delivered + me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of + the people of the Jews. + +44:012:012 And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of + Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many + were gathered together praying. + +44:012:013 And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to + hearken, named Rhoda. + +44:012:014 And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for + gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the + gate. + +44:012:015 And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly + affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel. + +44:012:016 But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the + door, and saw him, they were astonished. + +44:012:017 But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, + declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the + prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to + the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place. + +44:012:018 Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the + soldiers, what was become of Peter. + +44:012:019 And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he + examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to + death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and there + abode. + +44:012:020 And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: + but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus + the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because + their country was nourished by the king's country. + +44:012:021 And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon + his throne, and made an oration unto them. + +44:012:022 And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, + and not of a man. + +44:012:023 And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he + gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up + the ghost. + +44:012:024 But the word of God grew and multiplied. + +44:012:025 And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had + fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose + surname was Mark. + +44:013:001 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain + prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called + Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been + brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. + +44:013:002 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost + said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I + have called them. + +44:013:003 And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on + them, they sent them away. + +44:013:004 So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto + Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus. + +44:013:005 And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God + in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their + minister. + +44:013:006 And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they + found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name + was Barjesus: + +44:013:007 Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a + prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to + hear the word of God. + +44:013:008 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) + withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the + faith. + +44:013:009 Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy + Ghost, set his eyes on him. + +44:013:010 And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child + of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not + cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord? + +44:013:011 And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou + shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And + immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he + went about seeking some to lead him by the hand. + +44:013:012 Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being + astonished at the doctrine of the Lord. + +44:013:013 Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to + Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to + Jerusalem. + +44:013:014 But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in + Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and + sat down. + +44:013:015 And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers + of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, + if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on. + +44:013:016 Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of + Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience. + +44:013:017 The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and + exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of + Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it. + +44:013:018 And about the time of forty years suffered he their manners in + the wilderness. + +44:013:019 And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of + Chanaan, he divided their land to them by lot. + +44:013:020 And after that he gave unto them judges about the space of + four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet. + +44:013:021 And afterward they desired a king: and God gave unto them Saul + the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space + of forty years. + +44:013:022 And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to + be their king; to whom also he gave their testimony, and said, + I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own + heart, which shall fulfil all my will. + +44:013:023 Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised + unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus: + +44:013:024 When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of + repentance to all the people of Israel. + +44:013:025 And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that + I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, + whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose. + +44:013:026 Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and + whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this + salvation sent. + +44:013:027 For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because + they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which + are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in + condemning him. + +44:013:028 And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired + they Pilate that he should be slain. + +44:013:029 And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they + took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre. + +44:013:030 But God raised him from the dead: + +44:013:031 And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from + Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people. + +44:013:032 And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise + which was made unto the fathers, + +44:013:033 God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he + hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the + second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee. + +44:013:034 And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no + more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will + give you the sure mercies of David. + +44:013:035 Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not + suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. + +44:013:036 For David, after he had served his own generation by the will + of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw + corruption: + +44:013:037 But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption. + +44:013:038 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through + this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: + +44:013:039 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, + from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses. + +44:013:040 Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of + in the prophets; + +44:013:041 Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a + work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, + though a man declare it unto you. + +44:013:042 And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles + besought that these words might be preached to them the next + sabbath. + +44:013:043 Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and + religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking + to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. + +44:013:044 And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together + to hear the word of God. + +44:013:045 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with + envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by + Paul, contradicting and blaspheming. + +44:013:046 Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary + that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but + seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of + everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. + +44:013:047 For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to + be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for + salvation unto the ends of the earth. + +44:013:048 And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and + glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained + to eternal life believed. + +44:013:049 And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the + region. + +44:013:050 But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and + the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul + and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts. + +44:013:051 But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and + came unto Iconium. + +44:013:052 And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy + Ghost. + +44:014:001 And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together + into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great + multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed. + +44:014:002 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made + their minds evil affected against the brethren. + +44:014:003 Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, + which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted + signs and wonders to be done by their hands. + +44:014:004 But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with + the Jews, and part with the apostles. + +44:014:005 And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and + also of the Jews with their rulers, to use them despitefully, + and to stone them, + +44:014:006 They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities + of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about: + +44:014:007 And there they preached the gospel. + +44:014:008 And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, + being a cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked: + +44:014:009 The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and + perceiving that he had faith to be healed, + +44:014:010 Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he + leaped and walked. + +44:014:011 And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up + their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are + come down to us in the likeness of men. + +44:014:012 And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, + because he was the chief speaker. + +44:014:013 Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, + brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done + sacrifice with the people. + +44:014:014 Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they + rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out, + +44:014:015 And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of + like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should + turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made + heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are + therein: + +44:014:016 Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own + ways. + +44:014:017 Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he + did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, + filling our hearts with food and gladness. + +44:014:018 And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that + they had not done sacrifice unto them. + +44:014:019 And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, + who persuaded the people, and having stoned Paul, drew him out + of the city, supposing he had been dead. + +44:014:020 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, + and came into the city: and the next day he departed with + Barnabas to Derbe. + +44:014:021 And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had + taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, + and Antioch, + +44:014:022 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to + continue in the faith, and that we must through much + tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. + +44:014:023 And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and + had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on + whom they believed. + +44:014:024 And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to + Pamphylia. + +44:014:025 And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down + into Attalia: + +44:014:026 And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been + recommended to the grace of God for the work which they + fulfilled. + +44:014:027 And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, + they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had + opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles. + +44:014:028 And there they abode long time with the disciples. + +44:015:001 And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the + brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner + of Moses, ye cannot be saved. + +44:015:002 When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and + disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, + and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the + apostles and elders about this question. + +44:015:003 And being brought on their way by the church, they passed + through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the + Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren. + +44:015:004 And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of + the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared + all things that God had done with them. + +44:015:005 But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which + believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and + to command them to keep the law of Moses. + +44:015:006 And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of + this matter. + +44:015:007 And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and + said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good + while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my + mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. + +44:015:008 And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving + them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; + +44:015:009 And put no difference between us and them, purifying their + hearts by faith. + +44:015:010 Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of + the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to + bear? + +44:015:011 But we believe that through the grace of the LORD Jesus Christ + we shall be saved, even as they. + +44:015:012 Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to + Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had + wrought among the Gentiles by them. + +44:015:013 And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, + Men and brethren, hearken unto me: + +44:015:014 Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the + Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name. + +44:015:015 And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written, + +44:015:016 After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle + of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the + ruins thereof, and I will set it up: + +44:015:017 That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the + Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who + doeth all these things. + +44:015:018 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the + world. + +44:015:019 Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from + among the Gentiles are turned to God: + +44:015:020 But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions + of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and + from blood. + +44:015:021 For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, + being read in the synagogues every sabbath day. + +44:015:022 Then pleased it the apostles and elders with the whole church, + to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul + and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas and Silas, chief + men among the brethren: + +44:015:023 And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles + and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which + are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia. + +44:015:024 Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from + us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, + saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we + gave no such commandment: + +44:015:025 It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to + send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, + +44:015:026 Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord + Jesus Christ. + +44:015:027 We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell + you the same things by mouth. + +44:015:028 For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon + you no greater burden than these necessary things; + +44:015:029 That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, + and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if + ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well. + +44:015:030 So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when + they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the + epistle: + +44:015:031 Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation. + +44:015:032 And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted + the brethren with many words, and confirmed them. + +44:015:033 And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in + peace from the brethren unto the apostles. + +44:015:034 Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still. + +44:015:035 Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and + preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also. + +44:015:036 And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again + and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached + the word of the LORD, and see how they do. + +44:015:037 And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname + was Mark. + +44:015:038 But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed + from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. + +44:015:039 And the contention was so sharp between them, that they + departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took + Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus; + +44:015:040 And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the + brethren unto the grace of God. + +44:015:041 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the + churches. + +44:016:001 Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain + disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain + woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a + Greek: + +44:016:002 Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra + and Iconium. + +44:016:003 Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and + circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those + quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek. + +44:016:004 And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the + decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and + elders which were at Jerusalem. + +44:016:005 And so were the churches established in the faith, and + increased in number daily. + +44:016:006 Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of + Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the + word in Asia, + +44:016:007 After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into + Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. + +44:016:008 And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas. + +44:016:009 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man + of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into + Macedonia, and help us. + +44:016:010 And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured + to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had + called us for to preach the gospel unto them. + +44:016:011 Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course + to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis; + +44:016:012 And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that + part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city + abiding certain days. + +44:016:013 And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, + where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake + unto the women which resorted thither. + +44:016:014 And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the + city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart + the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were + spoken of Paul. + +44:016:015 And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, + saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come + into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us. + +44:016:016 And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel + possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought + her masters much gain by soothsaying: + +44:016:017 The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men + are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the + way of salvation. + +44:016:018 And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned + and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus + Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour. + +44:016:019 And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was + gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the + marketplace unto the rulers, + +44:016:020 And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being + Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city, + +44:016:021 And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, + neither to observe, being Romans. + +44:016:022 And the multitude rose up together against them: and the + magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat + them. + +44:016:023 And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them + into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely: + +44:016:024 Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner + prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. + +44:016:025 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto + God: and the prisoners heard them. + +44:016:026 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the + foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the + doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed. + +44:016:027 And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and + seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would + have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been + fled. + +44:016:028 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: + for we are all here. + +44:016:029 Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, + and fell down before Paul and Silas, + +44:016:030 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be + saved? + +44:016:031 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou + shalt be saved, and thy house. + +44:016:032 And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that + were in his house. + +44:016:033 And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their + stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway. + +44:016:034 And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat + before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his + house. + +44:016:035 And when it was day, the magistrates sent the serjeants, + saying, Let those men go. + +44:016:036 And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The + magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and + go in peace. + +44:016:037 But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly + uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and + now do they thrust us out privily? nay verily; but let them + come themselves and fetch us out. + +44:016:038 And the serjeants told these words unto the magistrates: and + they feared, when they heard that they were Romans. + +44:016:039 And they came and besought them, and brought them out, and + desired them to depart out of the city. + +44:016:040 And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of + Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted + them, and departed. + +44:017:001 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, + they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: + +44:017:002 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three + sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, + +44:017:003 Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, + and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I + preach unto you, is Christ. + +44:017:004 And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; + and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief + women not a few. + +44:017:005 But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto + them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a + company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the + house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people. + +44:017:006 And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain + brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have + turned the world upside down are come hither also; + +44:017:007 Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the + decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one + Jesus. + +44:017:008 And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when + they heard these things. + +44:017:009 And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, + they let them go. + +44:017:010 And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night + unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the + Jews. + +44:017:011 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they + received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the + scriptures daily, whether those things were so. + +44:017:012 Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women + which were Greeks, and of men, not a few. + +44:017:013 But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word + of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, + and stirred up the people. + +44:017:014 And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it + were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still. + +44:017:015 And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and + receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come + to him with all speed, they departed. + +44:017:016 Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was + stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. + +44:017:017 Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with + the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met + with him. + +44:017:018 Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the + Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this + babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of + strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the + resurrection. + +44:017:019 And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May + we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is? + +44:017:020 For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would + know therefore what these things mean. + +44:017:021 (For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent + their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear + some new thing.) + +44:017:022 Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men + of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too + superstitious. + +44:017:023 For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an + altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom + therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. + +44:017:024 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he + is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with + hands; + +44:017:025 Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed + any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all + things; + +44:017:026 And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on + all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times + before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; + +44:017:027 That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after + him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us: + +44:017:028 For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain + also of your own poets have said, For we are also his + offspring. + +44:017:029 Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to + think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, + graven by art and man's device. + +44:017:030 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now + commandeth all men every where to repent: + +44:017:031 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge + the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; + whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath + raised him from the dead. + +44:017:032 And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some + mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this + matter. + +44:017:033 So Paul departed from among them. + +44:017:034 Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the + which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, + and others with them. + +44:018:001 After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to + Corinth; + +44:018:002 And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately + come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that + Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came + unto them. + +44:018:003 And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and + wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers. + +44:018:004 And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded + the Jews and the Greeks. + +44:018:005 And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul + was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that + Jesus was Christ. + +44:018:006 And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his + raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own + heads; I am clean; from henceforth I will go unto the + Gentiles. + +44:018:007 And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man's + house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house + joined hard to the synagogue. + +44:018:008 And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the + Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing + believed, and were baptized. + +44:018:009 Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not + afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: + +44:018:010 For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: + for I have much people in this city. + +44:018:011 And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the + word of God among them. + +44:018:012 And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made + insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to + the judgment seat, + +44:018:013 Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to + the law. + +44:018:014 And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said + unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked + lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you: + +44:018:015 But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, + look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters. + +44:018:016 And he drave them from the judgment seat. + +44:018:017 Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the + synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio + cared for none of those things. + +44:018:018 And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then + took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, + and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in + Cenchrea: for he had a vow. + +44:018:019 And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself + entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews. + +44:018:020 When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he + consented not; + +44:018:021 But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this + feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto + you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus. + +44:018:022 And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted + the church, he went down to Antioch. + +44:018:023 And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went + over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, + strengthening all the disciples. + +44:018:024 And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an + eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus. + +44:018:025 This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being + fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the + things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John. + +44:018:026 And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when + Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and + expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly. + +44:018:027 And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren + wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he + was come, helped them much which had believed through grace: + +44:018:028 For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, + shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ. + +44:019:001 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul + having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and + finding certain disciples, + +44:019:002 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye + believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard + whether there be any Holy Ghost. + +44:019:003 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And + they said, Unto John's baptism. + +44:019:004 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of + repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe + on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. + +44:019:005 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the + Lord Jesus. + +44:019:006 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost + came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. + +44:019:007 And all the men were about twelve. + +44:019:008 And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space + of three months, disputing and persuading the things + concerning the kingdom of God. + +44:019:009 But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake + evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, + and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of + one Tyrannus. + +44:019:010 And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they + which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both + Jews and Greeks. + +44:019:011 And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: + +44:019:012 So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs + or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil + spirits went out of them. + +44:019:013 Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them + to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the LORD + Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth. + +44:019:014 And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of + the priests, which did so. + +44:019:015 And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul + I know; but who are ye? + +44:019:016 And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and + overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled + out of that house naked and wounded. + +44:019:017 And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at + Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord + Jesus was magnified. + +44:019:018 And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their + deeds. + +44:019:019 Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books + together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the + price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver. + +44:019:020 So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed. + +44:019:021 After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, + when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to + Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see + Rome. + +44:019:022 So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto + him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for + a season. + +44:019:023 And the same time there arose no small stir about that way. + +44:019:024 For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made + silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the + craftsmen; + +44:019:025 Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, + and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth. + +44:019:026 Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but + almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and + turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which + are made with hands: + +44:019:027 So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at + nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana + should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, + whom all Asia and the world worshippeth. + +44:019:028 And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, + and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. + +44:019:029 And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having + caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's + companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the + theatre. + +44:019:030 And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the + disciples suffered him not. + +44:019:031 And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent + unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself + into the theatre. + +44:019:032 Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the + assembly was confused: and the more part knew not wherefore + they were come together. + +44:019:033 And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting + him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would + have made his defence unto the people. + +44:019:034 But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about + the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the + Ephesians. + +44:019:035 And when the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, Ye + men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that + the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess + Diana, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter? + +44:019:036 Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye + ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly. + +44:019:037 For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither + robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess. + +44:019:038 Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, + have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are + deputies: let them implead one another. + +44:019:039 But if ye enquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall + be determined in a lawful assembly. + +44:019:040 For we are in danger to be called in question for this day's + uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of + this concourse. + +44:019:041 And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly. + +44:020:001 And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the + disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into + Macedonia. + +44:020:002 And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much + exhortation, he came into Greece, + +44:020:003 And there abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for + him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return + through Macedonia. + +44:020:004 And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of + the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of + Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus. + +44:020:005 These going before tarried for us at Troas. + +44:020:006 And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened + bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we + abode seven days. + +44:020:007 And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came + together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to + depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight. + +44:020:008 And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they + were gathered together. + +44:020:009 And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, + being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long + preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the + third loft, and was taken up dead. + +44:020:010 And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, + Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him. + +44:020:011 When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and + eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, so he + departed. + +44:020:012 And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little + comforted. + +44:020:013 And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there + intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding + himself to go afoot. + +44:020:014 And when he met with us at Assos, we took him in, and came to + Mitylene. + +44:020:015 And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against + Chios; and the next day we arrived at Samos, and tarried at + Trogyllium; and the next day we came to Miletus. + +44:020:016 For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would + not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible + for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost. + +44:020:017 And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of + the church. + +44:020:018 And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, + from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I + have been with you at all seasons, + +44:020:019 Serving the LORD with all humility of mind, and with many + tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait + of the Jews: + +44:020:020 And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but + have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house + to house, + +44:020:021 Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, + repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. + +44:020:022 And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not + knowing the things that shall befall me there: + +44:020:023 Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that + bonds and afflictions abide me. + +44:020:024 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear + unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and + the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to + testify the gospel of the grace of God. + +44:020:025 And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone + preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. + +44:020:026 Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from + the blood of all men. + +44:020:027 For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of + God. + +44:020:028 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, + over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed + the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. + +44:020:029 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves + enter in among you, not sparing the flock. + +44:020:030 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse + things, to draw away disciples after them. + +44:020:031 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three + years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. + +44:020:032 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of + his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an + inheritance among all them which are sanctified. + +44:020:033 I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel. + +44:020:034 Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto + my necessities, and to them that were with me. + +44:020:035 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought + to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord + Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to + receive. + +44:020:036 And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with + them all. + +44:020:037 And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed + him, + +44:020:038 Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they + should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the + ship. + +44:021:001 And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and + had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and + the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara: + +44:021:002 And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, + and set forth. + +44:021:003 Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left + hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the + ship was to unlade her burden. + +44:021:004 And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said + to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to + Jerusalem. + +44:021:005 And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went + our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and + children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on + the shore, and prayed. + +44:021:006 And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; + and they returned home again. + +44:021:007 And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to + Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one + day. + +44:021:008 And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and + came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip + the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with + him. + +44:021:009 And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did + prophesy. + +44:021:010 And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea + a certain prophet, named Agabus. + +44:021:011 And when he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound + his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, + So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this + girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles. + +44:021:012 And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that + place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem. + +44:021:013 Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine + heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at + Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. + +44:021:014 And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The + will of the Lord be done. + +44:021:015 And after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to + Jerusalem. + +44:021:016 There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea, + and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, + with whom we should lodge. + +44:021:017 And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us + gladly. + +44:021:018 And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all + the elders were present. + +44:021:019 And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what + things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry. + +44:021:020 And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto + him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are + which believe; and they are all zealous of the law: + +44:021:021 And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews + which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that + they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk + after the customs. + +44:021:022 What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: + for they will hear that thou art come. + +44:021:023 Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men which + have a vow on them; + +44:021:024 Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges + with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know + that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, + are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and + keepest the law. + +44:021:025 As touching the Gentiles which believe, we have written and + concluded that they observe no such thing, save only that they + keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from blood, + and from strangled, and from fornication. + +44:021:026 Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself + with them entered into the temple, to signify the + accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an + offering should be offered for every one of them. + +44:021:027 And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were + of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the + people, and laid hands on him, + +44:021:028 Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that + teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, + and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the + temple, and hath polluted this holy place. + +44:021:029 (For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an + Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the + temple.) + +44:021:030 And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and + they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith + the doors were shut. + +44:021:031 And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the + chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an + uproar. + +44:021:032 Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down + unto them: and when they saw the chief captain and the + soldiers, they left beating of Paul. + +44:021:033 Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded + him to be bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and + what he had done. + +44:021:034 And some cried one thing, some another, among the multitude: + and when he could not know the certainty for the tumult, he + commanded him to be carried into the castle. + +44:021:035 And when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne + of the soldiers for the violence of the people. + +44:021:036 For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away + with him. + +44:021:037 And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto the + chief captain, May I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou + speak Greek? + +44:021:038 Art not thou that Egyptian, which before these days madest an + uproar, and leddest out into the wilderness four thousand men + that were murderers? + +44:021:039 But Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in + Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, + suffer me to speak unto the people. + +44:021:040 And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, + and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was + made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, + saying, + +44:022:001 Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make + now unto you. + +44:022:002 (And when they heard that he spake in the Hebrew tongue to + them, they kept the more silence: and he saith,) + +44:022:003 I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in + Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, + and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the + fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day. + +44:022:004 And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and + delivering into prisons both men and women. + +44:022:005 As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the + estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto + the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were + there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished. + +44:022:006 And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come + nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from + heaven a great light round about me. + +44:022:007 And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, + Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? + +44:022:008 And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am + Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest. + +44:022:009 And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were + afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me. + +44:022:010 And I said, What shall I do, LORD? And the Lord said unto me, + Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee + of all things which are appointed for thee to do. + +44:022:011 And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being + led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into + Damascus. + +44:022:012 And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a + good report of all the Jews which dwelt there, + +44:022:013 Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, + receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him. + +44:022:014 And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that + thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and + shouldest hear the voice of his mouth. + +44:022:015 For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast + seen and heard. + +44:022:016 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash + away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. + +44:022:017 And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, + even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance; + +44:022:018 And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly + out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony + concerning me. + +44:022:019 And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in + every synagogue them that believed on thee: + +44:022:020 And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was + standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the + raiment of them that slew him. + +44:022:021 And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence + unto the Gentiles. + +44:022:022 And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up + their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the + earth: for it is not fit that he should live. + +44:022:023 And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw + dust into the air, + +44:022:024 The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, + and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he + might know wherefore they cried so against him. + +44:022:025 And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the + centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man + that is a Roman, and uncondemned? + +44:022:026 When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief + captain, saying, Take heed what thou doest: for this man is a + Roman. + +44:022:027 Then the chief captain came, and said unto him, Tell me, art + thou a Roman? He said, Yea. + +44:022:028 And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I + this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born. + +44:022:029 Then straightway they departed from him which should have + examined him: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he + knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him. + +44:022:030 On the morrow, because he would have known the certainty + wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him from his + bands, and commanded the chief priests and all their council + to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before them. + +44:023:001 And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and + brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until + this day. + +44:023:002 And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him + to smite him on the mouth. + +44:023:003 Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited + wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and + commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law? + +44:023:004 And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God's high priest? + +44:023:005 Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high + priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the + ruler of thy people. + +44:023:006 But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and + the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and + brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope + and resurrection of the dead I am called in question. + +44:023:007 And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the + Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided. + +44:023:008 For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither + angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both. + +44:023:009 And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the + Pharisees' part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in + this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let + us not fight against God. + +44:023:010 And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, + fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, + commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him by force + from among them, and to bring him into the castle. + +44:023:011 And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of + good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in + Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome. + +44:023:012 And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and + bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither + eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. + +44:023:013 And they were more than forty which had made this conspiracy. + +44:023:014 And they came to the chief priests and elders, and said, We + have bound ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat + nothing until we have slain Paul. + +44:023:015 Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain + that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would + enquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or + ever he come near, are ready to kill him. + +44:023:016 And when Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, he + went and entered into the castle, and told Paul. + +44:023:017 Then Paul called one of the centurions unto him, and said, + Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a + certain thing to tell him. + +44:023:018 So he took him, and brought him to the chief captain, and + said, Paul the prisoner called me unto him, and prayed me to + bring this young man unto thee, who hath something to say unto + thee. + +44:023:019 Then the chief captain took him by the hand, and went with him + aside privately, and asked him, What is that thou hast to tell + me? + +44:023:020 And he said, The Jews have agreed to desire thee that thou + wouldest bring down Paul to morrow into the council, as though + they would enquire somewhat of him more perfectly. + +44:023:021 But do not thou yield unto them: for there lie in wait for him + of them more than forty men, which have bound themselves with + an oath, that they will neither eat nor drink till they have + killed him: and now are they ready, looking for a promise from + thee. + +44:023:022 So the chief captain then let the young man depart, and + charged him, See thou tell no man that thou hast shewed these + things to me. + +44:023:023 And he called unto him two centurions, saying, Make ready two + hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore + and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the + night; + +44:023:024 And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring + him safe unto Felix the governor. + +44:023:025 And he wrote a letter after this manner: + +44:023:026 Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth + greeting. + +44:023:027 This man was taken of the Jews, and should have been killed of + them: then came I with an army, and rescued him, having + understood that he was a Roman. + +44:023:028 And when I would have known the cause wherefore they accused + him, I brought him forth into their council: + +44:023:029 Whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their law, but + to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of + bonds. + +44:023:030 And when it was told me how that the Jews laid wait for the + man, I sent straightway to thee, and gave commandment to his + accusers also to say before thee what they had against him. + Farewell. + +44:023:031 Then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul, and + brought him by night to Antipatris. + +44:023:032 On the morrow they left the horsemen to go with him, and + returned to the castle: + +44:023:033 Who, when they came to Caesarea and delivered the epistle to + the governor, presented Paul also before him. + +44:023:034 And when the governor had read the letter, he asked of what + province he was. And when he understood that he was of + Cilicia; + +44:023:035 I will hear thee, said he, when thine accusers are also come. + And he commanded him to be kept in Herod's judgment hall. + +44:024:001 And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the + elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who + informed the governor against Paul. + +44:024:002 And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, + saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that + very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence, + +44:024:003 We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with + all thankfulness. + +44:024:004 Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I + pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few + words. + +44:024:005 For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of + sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a + ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes: + +44:024:006 Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, + and would have judged according to our law. + +44:024:007 But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great + violence took him away out of our hands, + +44:024:008 Commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by examining of + whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, + whereof we accuse him. + +44:024:009 And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so. + +44:024:010 Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to + speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of + many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully + answer for myself: + +44:024:011 Because that thou mayest understand, that there are yet but + twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to worship. + +44:024:012 And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any + man, neither raising up the people, neither in the synagogues, + nor in the city: + +44:024:013 Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me. + +44:024:014 But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they + call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all + things which are written in the law and in the prophets: + +44:024:015 And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, + that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the + just and unjust. + +44:024:016 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience + void to offence toward God, and toward men. + +44:024:017 Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and + offerings. + +44:024:018 Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the + temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult. + +44:024:019 Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they + had ought against me. + +44:024:020 Or else let these same here say, if they have found any evil + doing in me, while I stood before the council, + +44:024:021 Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among + them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in + question by you this day. + +44:024:022 And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect + knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias + the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost + of your matter. + +44:024:023 And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have + liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to + minister or come unto him. + +44:024:024 And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife + Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him + concerning the faith in Christ. + +44:024:025 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment + to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this + time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. + +44:024:026 He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, + that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the + oftener, and communed with him. + +44:024:027 But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and + Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. + +44:025:001 Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days + he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem. + +44:025:002 Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him + against Paul, and besought him, + +44:025:003 And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to + Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him. + +44:025:004 But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and + that he himself would depart shortly thither. + +44:025:005 Let them therefore, said he, which among you are able, go down + with me, and accuse this man, if there be any wickedness in + him. + +44:025:006 And when he had tarried among them more than ten days, he went + down unto Caesarea; and the next day sitting on the judgment + seat commanded Paul to be brought. + +44:025:007 And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem + stood round about, and laid many and grievous complaints + against Paul, which they could not prove. + +44:025:008 While he answered for himself, Neither against the law of the + Jews, neither against the temple, nor yet against Caesar, have + I offended any thing at all. + +44:025:009 But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, + and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of + these things before me? + +44:025:010 Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I + ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou + very well knowest. + +44:025:011 For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of + death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these + things whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me unto + them. I appeal unto Caesar. + +44:025:012 Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, + Hast thou appealed unto Caesar? unto Caesar shalt thou go. + +44:025:013 And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto + Caesarea to salute Festus. + +44:025:014 And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's + cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in + bonds by Felix: + +44:025:015 About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the + elders of the Jews informed me, desiring to have judgment + against him. + +44:025:016 To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to + deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have + the accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for + himself concerning the crime laid against him. + +44:025:017 Therefore, when they were come hither, without any delay on + the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man + to be brought forth. + +44:025:018 Against whom when the accusers stood up, they brought none + accusation of such things as I supposed: + +44:025:019 But had certain questions against him of their own + superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul + affirmed to be alive. + +44:025:020 And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked him + whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these + matters. + +44:025:021 But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of + Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to + Caesar. + +44:025:022 Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man + myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him. + +44:025:023 And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with + great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with + the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus' + commandment Paul was brought forth. + +44:025:024 And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here + present with us, ye see this man, about whom all the multitude + of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and also + here, crying that he ought not to live any longer. + +44:025:025 But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of + death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have + determined to send him. + +44:025:026 Of whom I have no certain thing to write unto my lord. + Wherefore I have brought him forth before you, and specially + before thee, O king Agrippa, that, after examination had, I + might have somewhat to write. + +44:025:027 For it seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not + withal to signify the crimes laid against him. + +44:026:001 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for + thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for + himself: + +44:026:002 I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for + myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I + am accused of the Jews: + +44:026:003 Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and + questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee + to hear me patiently. + +44:026:004 My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among + mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews; + +44:026:005 Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that + after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a + Pharisee. + +44:026:006 And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made + of God, unto our fathers: + +44:026:007 Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God + day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king + Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews. + +44:026:008 Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God + should raise the dead? + +44:026:009 I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things + contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. + +44:026:010 Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints + did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the + chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my + voice against them. + +44:026:011 And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them + to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I + persecuted them even unto strange cities. + +44:026:012 Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission + from the chief priests, + +44:026:013 At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above + the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them + which journeyed with me. + +44:026:014 And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice + speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, + why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against + the pricks. + +44:026:015 And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom + thou persecutest. + +44:026:016 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto + thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness + both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things + in the which I will appear unto thee; + +44:026:017 Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto + whom now I send thee, + +44:026:018 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, + and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive + forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are + sanctified by faith that is in me. + +44:026:019 Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the + heavenly vision: + +44:026:020 But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and + throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, + that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for + repentance. + +44:026:021 For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went + about to kill me. + +44:026:022 Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this + day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other + things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should + come: + +44:026:023 That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first + that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the + people, and to the Gentiles. + +44:026:024 And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud + voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make + thee mad. + +44:026:025 But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth + the words of truth and soberness. + +44:026:026 For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak + freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are + hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner. + +44:026:027 King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou + believest. + +44:026:028 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a + Christian. + +44:026:029 And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also + all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether + such as I am, except these bonds. + +44:026:030 And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the + governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them: + +44:026:031 And when they were gone aside, they talked between themselves, + saying, This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds. + +44:026:032 Then said Agrippa unto Festus, This man might have been set at + liberty, if he had not appealed unto Caesar. + +44:027:001 And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, + they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named + Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. + +44:027:002 And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning + to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian + of Thessalonica, being with us. + +44:027:003 And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously + entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to + refresh himself. + +44:027:004 And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, + because the winds were contrary. + +44:027:005 And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, + we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. + +44:027:006 And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing + into Italy; and he put us therein. + +44:027:007 And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come + over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed + under Crete, over against Salmone; + +44:027:008 And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The + fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea. + +44:027:009 Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now + dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul + admonished them, + +44:027:010 And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be + with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, + but also of our lives. + +44:027:011 Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner + of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. + +44:027:012 And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the + more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they + might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an + haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north + west. + +44:027:013 And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had + obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by + Crete. + +44:027:014 But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, + called Euroclydon. + +44:027:015 And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the + wind, we let her drive. + +44:027:016 And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we + had much work to come by the boat: + +44:027:017 Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding + the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the + quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven. + +44:027:018 And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day + they lightened the ship; + +44:027:019 And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling + of the ship. + +44:027:020 And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no + small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was + then taken away. + +44:027:021 But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of + them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and + not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and + loss. + +44:027:022 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be + no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship. + +44:027:023 For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, + and whom I serve, + +44:027:024 Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: + and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee. + +44:027:025 Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it + shall be even as it was told me. + +44:027:026 Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island. + +44:027:027 But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up + and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they + drew near to some country; + +44:027:028 And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had + gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it + fifteen fathoms. + +44:027:029 Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast + four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day. + +44:027:030 And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when + they had let down the boat into the sea, under colour as + though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship, + +44:027:031 Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these + abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved. + +44:027:032 Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her + fall off. + +44:027:033 And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to + take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have + tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing. + +44:027:034 Wherefore I pray you to take some meat: for this is for your + health: for there shall not an hair fall from the head of any + of you. + +44:027:035 And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to + God in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he + began to eat. + +44:027:036 Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some + meat. + +44:027:037 And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and + sixteen souls. + +44:027:038 And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and + cast out the wheat into the sea. + +44:027:039 And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they + discovered a certain creek with a shore, into the which they + were minded, if it were possible, to thrust in the ship. + +44:027:040 And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed + themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and + hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore. + +44:027:041 And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship + aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, + but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves. + +44:027:042 And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any + of them should swim out, and escape. + +44:027:043 But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their + purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast + themselves first into the sea, and get to land: + +44:027:044 And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the + ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to + land. + +44:028:001 And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was + called Melita. + +44:028:002 And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for + they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the + present rain, and because of the cold. + +44:028:003 And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them + on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened + on his hand. + +44:028:004 And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his + hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a + murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance + suffereth not to live. + +44:028:005 And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm. + +44:028:006 Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen + down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, + and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and + said that he was a god. + +44:028:007 In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the + island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us + three days courteously. + +44:028:008 And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a + fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and + prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him. + +44:028:009 So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the + island, came, and were healed: + +44:028:010 Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, + they laded us with such things as were necessary. + +44:028:011 And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, + which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and + Pollux. + +44:028:012 And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days. + +44:028:013 And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and + after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to + Puteoli: + +44:028:014 Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them + seven days: and so we went toward Rome. + +44:028:015 And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to + meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom + when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage. + +44:028:016 And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the + prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered + to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him. + +44:028:017 And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the + chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, + he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed + nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was + I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the + Romans. + +44:028:018 Who, when they had examined me, would have let me go, because + there was no cause of death in me. + +44:028:019 But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to + appeal unto Caesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation + of. + +44:028:020 For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, + and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I + am bound with this chain. + +44:028:021 And they said unto him, We neither received letters out of + Judaea concerning thee, neither any of the brethren that came + shewed or spake any harm of thee. + +44:028:022 But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as + concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken + against. + +44:028:023 And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him + into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the + kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of + the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till + evening. + +44:028:024 And some believed the things which were spoken, and some + believed not. + +44:028:025 And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, + after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost + by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers, + +44:028:026 Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, + and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not + perceive: + +44:028:027 For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears + are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest + they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and + understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I + should heal them. + +44:028:028 Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is + sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it. + +44:028:029 And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had + great reasoning among themselves. + +44:028:030 And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and + received all that came in unto him, + +44:028:031 Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which + concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man + forbidding him. + +Book 45 Romans + +45:001:001 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, + separated unto the gospel of God, + +45:001:002 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy + scriptures,) + +45:001:003 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of + the seed of David according to the flesh; + +45:001:004 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the + spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: + +45:001:005 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience + to the faith among all nations, for his name: + +45:001:006 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: + +45:001:007 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: + Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus + Christ. + +45:001:008 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that + your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. + +45:001:009 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the + gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you + always in my prayers; + +45:001:010 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a + prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you. + +45:001:011 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some + spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; + +45:001:012 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the + mutual faith both of you and me. + +45:001:013 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I + purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I + might have some fruit among you also, even as among other + Gentiles. + +45:001:014 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to + the wise, and to the unwise. + +45:001:015 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to + you that are at Rome also. + +45:001:016 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the + power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to + the Jew first, and also to the Greek. + +45:001:017 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to + faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. + +45:001:018 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all + ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in + unrighteousness; + +45:001:019 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; + for God hath shewed it unto them. + +45:001:020 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world + are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are + made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are + without excuse: + +45:001:021 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as + God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their + imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. + +45:001:022 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, + +45:001:023 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image + made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted + beasts, and creeping things. + +45:001:024 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the + lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies + between themselves: + +45:001:025 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and + served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for + ever. Amen. + +45:001:026 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even + their women did change the natural use into that which is + against nature: + +45:001:027 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the + woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men + working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves + that recompence of their error which was meet. + +45:001:028 And even as they did not like to retain God in their + knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those + things which are not convenient; + +45:001:029 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, + wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, + debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, + +45:001:030 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, + inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, + +45:001:031 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural + affection, implacable, unmerciful: + +45:001:032 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such + things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have + pleasure in them that do them. + +45:002:001 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that + judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest + thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. + +45:002:002 But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth + against them which commit such things. + +45:002:003 And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such + things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the + judgment of God? + +45:002:004 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance + and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God + leadeth thee to repentance? + +45:002:005 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto + thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the + righteous judgment of God; + +45:002:006 Who will render to every man according to his deeds: + +45:002:007 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for + glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: + +45:002:008 But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, + but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, + +45:002:009 Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth + evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile; + +45:002:010 But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, + to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile: + +45:002:011 For there is no respect of persons with God. + +45:002:012 For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish + without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be + judged by the law; + +45:002:013 (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the + doers of the law shall be justified. + +45:002:014 For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature + the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, + are a law unto themselves: + +45:002:015 Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their + conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean + while accusing or else excusing one another;) + +45:002:016 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus + Christ according to my gospel. + +45:002:017 Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and + makest thy boast of God, + +45:002:018 And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more + excellent, being instructed out of the law; + +45:002:019 And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, + a light of them which are in darkness, + +45:002:020 An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast + the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law. + +45:002:021 Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not + thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou + steal? + +45:002:022 Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou + commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit + sacrilege? + +45:002:023 Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the + law dishonourest thou God? + +45:002:024 For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through + you, as it is written. + +45:002:025 For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but + if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made + uncircumcision. + +45:002:026 Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the righteousness of the + law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision? + +45:002:027 And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature, if it fulfil + the law, judge thee, who by the letter and circumcision dost + transgress the law? + +45:002:028 For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that + circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: + +45:002:029 But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is + that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose + praise is not of men, but of God. + +45:003:001 What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of + circumcision? + +45:003:002 Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed + the oracles of God. + +45:003:003 For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make + the faith of God without effect? + +45:003:004 God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it + is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, + and mightest overcome when thou art judged. + +45:003:005 But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, + what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I + speak as a man) + +45:003:006 God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world? + +45:003:007 For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie unto + his glory; why yet am I also judged as a sinner? + +45:003:008 And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some + affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose + damnation is just. + +45:003:009 What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we + have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all + under sin; + +45:003:010 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: + +45:003:011 There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh + after God. + +45:003:012 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become + unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. + +45:003:013 Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they + have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips: + +45:003:014 Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: + +45:003:015 Their feet are swift to shed blood: + +45:003:016 Destruction and misery are in their ways: + +45:003:017 And the way of peace have they not known: + +45:003:018 There is no fear of God before their eyes. + +45:003:019 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to + them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, + and all the world may become guilty before God. + +45:003:020 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be + justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of + sin. + +45:003:021 But now the righteousness of God without the law is + manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; + +45:003:022 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus + Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is + no difference: + +45:003:023 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; + +45:003:024 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption + that is in Christ Jesus: + +45:003:025 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in + his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of + sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; + +45:003:026 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he + might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in + Jesus. + +45:003:027 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? + Nay: but by the law of faith. + +45:003:028 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without + the deeds of the law. + +45:003:029 Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the + Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also: + +45:003:030 Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by + faith, and uncircumcision through faith. + +45:003:031 Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, + we establish the law. + +45:004:001 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining + to the flesh, hath found? + +45:004:002 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to + glory; but not before God. + +45:004:003 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was + counted unto him for righteousness. + +45:004:004 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, + but of debt. + +45:004:005 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that + justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for + righteousness. + +45:004:006 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto + whom God imputeth righteousness without works, + +45:004:007 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and + whose sins are covered. + +45:004:008 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. + +45:004:009 Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or + upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was + reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. + +45:004:010 How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in + uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision. + +45:004:011 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the + righteousness of the faith which he had yet being + uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that + believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness + might be imputed unto them also: + +45:004:012 And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the + circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that + faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet + uncircumcised. + +45:004:013 For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was + not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through + the righteousness of faith. + +45:004:014 For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, + and the promise made of none effect: + +45:004:015 Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is + no transgression. + +45:004:016 Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the + end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that + only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the + faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, + +45:004:017 (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) + before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the + dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they + were. + +45:004:018 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the + father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So + shall thy seed be. + +45:004:019 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body + now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet + the deadness of Sarah's womb: + +45:004:020 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but + was strong in faith, giving glory to God; + +45:004:021 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was + able also to perform. + +45:004:022 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. + +45:004:023 Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed + to him; + +45:004:024 But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on + him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; + +45:004:025 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for + our justification. + +45:005:001 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God + through our Lord Jesus Christ: + +45:005:002 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein + we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. + +45:005:003 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing + that tribulation worketh patience; + +45:005:004 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: + +45:005:005 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed + abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. + +45:005:006 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died + for the ungodly. + +45:005:007 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet + peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. + +45:005:008 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were + yet sinners, Christ died for us. + +45:005:009 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be + saved from wrath through him. + +45:005:010 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the + death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be + saved by his life. + +45:005:011 And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus + Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. + +45:005:012 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death + by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have + sinned: + +45:005:013 (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not + imputed when there is no law. + +45:005:014 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them + that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's + transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come. + +45:005:015 But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if + through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace + of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus + Christ, hath abounded unto many. + +45:005:016 And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the + judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of + many offences unto justification. + +45:005:017 For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more + they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of + righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) + +45:005:018 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men + to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free + gift came upon all men unto justification of life. + +45:005:019 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by + the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. + +45:005:020 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But + where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: + +45:005:021 That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign + through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our + Lord. + +45:006:001 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace + may abound? + +45:006:002 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any + longer therein? + +45:006:003 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus + Christ were baptized into his death? + +45:006:004 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that + like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the + Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. + +45:006:005 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his + death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: + +45:006:006 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the + body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not + serve sin. + +45:006:007 For he that is dead is freed from sin. + +45:006:008 Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also + live with him: + +45:006:009 Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; + death hath no more dominion over him. + +45:006:010 For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he + liveth, he liveth unto God. + +45:006:011 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, + but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. + +45:006:012 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye + should obey it in the lusts thereof. + +45:006:013 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of + unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as + those that are alive from the dead, and your members as + instruments of righteousness unto God. + +45:006:014 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under + the law, but under grace. + +45:006:015 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but + under grace? God forbid. + +45:006:016 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to + obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto + death, or of obedience unto righteousness? + +45:006:017 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye + have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was + delivered you. + +45:006:018 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of + righteousness. + +45:006:019 I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of + your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to + uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield + your members servants to righteousness unto holiness. + +45:006:020 For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from + righteousness. + +45:006:021 What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now + ashamed? for the end of those things is death. + +45:006:022 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, + ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting + life. + +45:006:023 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal + life through Jesus Christ our Lord. + +45:007:001 Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the + law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he + liveth? + +45:007:002 For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her + husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she + is loosed from the law of her husband. + +45:007:003 So then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to + another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but if her + husband be dead, she is free from that law; so that she is no + adulteress, though she be married to another man. + +45:007:004 Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by + the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even + to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth + fruit unto God. + +45:007:005 For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were + by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto + death. + +45:007:006 But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein + we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and + not in the oldness of the letter. + +45:007:007 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had + not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, + except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet. + +45:007:008 But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all + manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead. + +45:007:009 For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment + came, sin revived, and I died. + +45:007:010 And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be + unto death. + +45:007:011 For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and + by it slew me. + +45:007:012 Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, + and good. + +45:007:013 Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. + But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that + which is good; that sin by the commandment might become + exceeding sinful. + +45:007:014 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold + under sin. + +45:007:015 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I + not; but what I hate, that do I. + +45:007:016 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law + that it is good. + +45:007:017 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in + me. + +45:007:018 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good + thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that + which is good I find not. + +45:007:019 For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would + not, that I do. + +45:007:020 Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but + sin that dwelleth in me. + +45:007:021 I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present + with me. + +45:007:022 For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: + +45:007:023 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law + of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin + which is in my members. + +45:007:024 O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body + of this death? + +45:007:025 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the + mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law + of sin. + +45:008:001 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in + Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the + Spirit. + +45:008:002 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me + free from the law of sin and death. + +45:008:003 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the + flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful + flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: + +45:008:004 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, + who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. + +45:008:005 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the + flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the + Spirit. + +45:008:006 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually + minded is life and peace. + +45:008:007 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not + subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. + +45:008:008 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. + +45:008:009 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that + the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the + Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. + +45:008:010 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but + the Spirit is life because of righteousness. + +45:008:011 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead + dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall + also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in + you. + +45:008:012 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live + after the flesh. + +45:008:013 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye + through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall + live. + +45:008:014 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons + of God. + +45:008:015 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; + but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, + Abba, Father. + +45:008:016 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are + the children of God: + +45:008:017 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs + with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be + also glorified together. + +45:008:018 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not + worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed + in us. + +45:008:019 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the + manifestation of the sons of God. + +45:008:020 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, + but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, + +45:008:021 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the + bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the + children of God. + +45:008:022 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in + pain together until now. + +45:008:023 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the + firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within + ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of + our body. + +45:008:024 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: + for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? + +45:008:025 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience + wait for it. + +45:008:026 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know + not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself + maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be + uttered. + +45:008:027 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of + the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints + according to the will of God. + +45:008:028 And we know that all things work together for good to them + that love God, to them who are the called according to his + purpose. + +45:008:029 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be + conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the + firstborn among many brethren. + +45:008:030 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and + whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, + them he also glorified. + +45:008:031 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who + can be against us? + +45:008:032 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us + all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? + +45:008:033 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is + God that justifieth. + +45:008:034 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, + that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who + also maketh intercession for us. + +45:008:035 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall + tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or + nakedness, or peril, or sword? + +45:008:036 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; + we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. + +45:008:037 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through + him that loved us. + +45:008:038 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, + nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things + to come, + +45:008:039 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able + to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus + our Lord. + +45:009:001 I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also + bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, + +45:009:002 That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart. + +45:009:003 For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my + brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh: + +45:009:004 Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the + glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the + service of God, and the promises; + +45:009:005 Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh + Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen. + +45:009:006 Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they + are not all Israel, which are of Israel: + +45:009:007 Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all + children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called. + +45:009:008 That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are + not the children of God: but the children of the promise are + counted for the seed. + +45:009:009 For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and + Sarah shall have a son. + +45:009:010 And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, + even by our father Isaac; + +45:009:011 (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any + good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election + might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;) + +45:009:012 It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. + +45:009:013 As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated. + +45:009:014 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God + forbid. + +45:009:015 For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have + mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have + compassion. + +45:009:016 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that + runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy. + +45:009:017 For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same + purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in + thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the + earth. + +45:009:018 Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom + he will he hardeneth. + +45:009:019 Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For + who hath resisted his will? + +45:009:020 Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall + the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made + me thus? + +45:009:021 Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to + make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour? + +45:009:022 What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power + known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath + fitted to destruction: + +45:009:023 And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the + vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory, + +45:009:024 Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also + of the Gentiles? + +45:009:025 As he saith also in Osee, I will call them my people, which + were not my people; and her beloved, which was not beloved. + +45:009:026 And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said + unto them, Ye are not my people; there shall they be called + the children of the living God. + +45:009:027 Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the + children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall + be saved: + +45:009:028 For he will finish the work, and cut it short in + righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon + the earth. + +45:009:029 And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left + us a seed, we had been as Sodoma, and been made like unto + Gomorrha. + +45:009:030 What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not + after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the + righteousness which is of faith. + +45:009:031 But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, + hath not attained to the law of righteousness. + +45:009:032 Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were + by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that + stumblingstone; + +45:009:033 As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and + rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be + ashamed. + +45:010:001 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, + that they might be saved. + +45:010:002 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not + according to knowledge. + +45:010:003 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going + about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted + themselves unto the righteousness of God. + +45:010:004 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every + one that believeth. + +45:010:005 For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, + That the man which doeth those things shall live by them. + +45:010:006 But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, + Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that + is, to bring Christ down from above:) + +45:010:007 Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up + Christ again from the dead.) + +45:010:008 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, + and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; + +45:010:009 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and + shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the + dead, thou shalt be saved. + +45:010:010 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with + the mouth confession is made unto salvation. + +45:010:011 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not + be ashamed. + +45:010:012 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for + the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. + +45:010:013 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be + saved. + +45:010:014 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not + believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have + not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? + +45:010:015 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is + written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the + gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! + +45:010:016 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, + Lord, who hath believed our report? + +45:010:017 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of + God. + +45:010:018 But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went + into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the + world. + +45:010:019 But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will + provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a + foolish nation I will anger you. + +45:010:020 But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that + sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not + after me. + +45:010:021 But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my + hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people. + +45:011:001 I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I + also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of + Benjamin. + +45:011:002 God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye + not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh + intercession to God against Israel saying, + +45:011:003 Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine + altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life. + +45:011:004 But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to + myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the + image of Baal. + +45:011:005 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant + according to the election of grace. + +45:011:006 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace + is no more grace. But if it be of works, then it is no more + grace: otherwise work is no more work. + +45:011:007 What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; + but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded. + +45:011:008 (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of + slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they + should not hear;) unto this day. + +45:011:009 And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, + and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them: + +45:011:010 Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow + down their back alway. + +45:011:011 I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God + forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto + the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy. + +45:011:012 Now if the fall of them be the riches of the world, and the + diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more + their fulness? + +45:011:013 For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of + the Gentiles, I magnify mine office: + +45:011:014 If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my + flesh, and might save some of them. + +45:011:015 For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the + world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the + dead? + +45:011:016 For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if + the root be holy, so are the branches. + +45:011:017 And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a + wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them + partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree; + +45:011:018 Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou + bearest not the root, but the root thee. + +45:011:019 Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might + be graffed in. + +45:011:020 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou + standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear: + +45:011:021 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he + also spare not thee. + +45:011:022 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them + which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou + continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut + off. + +45:011:023 And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be + graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again. + +45:011:024 For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by + nature, and wert graffed contrary to nature into a good olive + tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural + branches, be graffed into their own olive tree? + +45:011:025 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this + mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that + blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of + the Gentiles be come in. + +45:011:026 And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There + shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away + ungodliness from Jacob: + +45:011:027 For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away + their sins. + +45:011:028 As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but + as touching the election, they are beloved for the father's + sakes. + +45:011:029 For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. + +45:011:030 For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now + obtained mercy through their unbelief: + +45:011:031 Even so have these also now not believed, that through your + mercy they also may obtain mercy. + +45:011:032 For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might + have mercy upon all. + +45:011:033 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of + God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past + finding out! + +45:011:034 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his + counsellor? + +45:011:035 Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed + unto him again? + +45:011:036 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to + whom be glory for ever. Amen. + +45:012:001 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that + ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable + unto God, which is your reasonable service. + +45:012:002 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by + the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that + good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. + +45:012:003 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that + is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he + ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath + dealt to every man the measure of faith. + +45:012:004 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have + not the same office: + +45:012:005 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one + members one of another. + +45:012:006 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is + given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to + the proportion of faith; + +45:012:007 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that + teacheth, on teaching; + +45:012:008 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him + do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that + sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. + +45:012:009 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; + cleave to that which is good. + +45:012:010 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in + honour preferring one another; + +45:012:011 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; + +45:012:012 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant + in prayer; + +45:012:013 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. + +45:012:014 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. + +45:012:015 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that + weep. + +45:012:016 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, + but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own + conceits. + +45:012:017 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in + the sight of all men. + +45:012:018 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably + with all men. + +45:012:019 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place + unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will + repay, saith the Lord. + +45:012:020 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give + him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on + his head. + +45:012:021 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. + +45:013:001 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is + no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. + +45:013:002 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the + ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to + themselves damnation. + +45:013:003 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. + Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is + good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: + +45:013:004 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do + that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in + vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute + wrath upon him that doeth evil. + +45:013:005 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but + also for conscience sake. + +45:013:006 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's + ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. + +45:013:007 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is + due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom + honour. + +45:013:008 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that + loveth another hath fulfilled the law. + +45:013:009 For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, + Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou + shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is + briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love + thy neighbour as thyself. + +45:013:010 Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the + fulfilling of the law. + +45:013:011 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake + out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we + believed. + +45:013:012 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore + cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour + of light. + +45:013:013 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and + drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife + and envying. + +45:013:014 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision + for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. + +45:014:001 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful + disputations. + +45:014:002 For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is + weak, eateth herbs. + +45:014:003 Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let + not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath + received him. + +45:014:004 Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own + master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for + God is able to make him stand. + +45:014:005 One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth + every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own + mind. + +45:014:006 He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he + that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. + He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; + and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth + God thanks. + +45:014:007 For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself. + +45:014:008 For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we + die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, + we are the Lord's. + +45:014:009 For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that + he might be Lord both of the dead and living. + +45:014:010 But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at + nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment + seat of Christ. + +45:014:011 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall + bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. + +45:014:012 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. + +45:014:013 Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge + this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion + to fall in his brother's way. + +45:014:014 I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is + nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing + to be unclean, to him it is unclean. + +45:014:015 But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou + not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ + died. + +45:014:016 Let not then your good be evil spoken of: + +45:014:017 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but + righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. + +45:014:018 For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to + God, and approved of men. + +45:014:019 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, + and things wherewith one may edify another. + +45:014:020 For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are + pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence. + +45:014:021 It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any + thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is + made weak. + +45:014:022 Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he + that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. + +45:014:023 And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth + not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. + +45:015:001 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the + weak, and not to please ourselves. + +45:015:002 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to + edification. + +45:015:003 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, + The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. + +45:015:004 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for + our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the + scriptures might have hope. + +45:015:005 Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be + likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: + +45:015:006 That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the + Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. + +45:015:007 Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us + to the glory of God. + +45:015:008 Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision + for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the + fathers: + +45:015:009 And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it + is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the + Gentiles, and sing unto thy name. + +45:015:010 And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people. + +45:015:011 And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all + ye people. + +45:015:012 And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and + he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall + the Gentiles trust. + +45:015:013 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in + believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of + the Holy Ghost. + +45:015:014 And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye + also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able + also to admonish one another. + +45:015:015 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto + you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace + that is given to me of God, + +45:015:016 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, + ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the + Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy + Ghost. + +45:015:017 I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in + those things which pertain to God. + +45:015:018 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which + Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, + by word and deed, + +45:015:019 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit + of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto + Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. + +45:015:020 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ + was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation: + +45:015:021 But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall + see: and they that have not heard shall understand. + +45:015:022 For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to + you. + +45:015:023 But now having no more place in these parts, and having a + great desire these many years to come unto you; + +45:015:024 Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: + for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my + way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with + your company. + +45:015:025 But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints. + +45:015:026 For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a + certain contribution for the poor saints which are at + Jerusalem. + +45:015:027 It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For + if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual + things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal + things. + +45:015:028 When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them + this fruit, I will come by you into Spain. + +45:015:029 And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the + fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ. + +45:015:030 Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, + and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with + me in your prayers to God for me; + +45:015:031 That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in + Judaea; and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be + accepted of the saints; + +45:015:032 That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may + with you be refreshed. + +45:015:033 Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen. + +45:016:001 I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the + church which is at Cenchrea: + +45:016:002 That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that + ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for + she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also. + +45:016:003 Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: + +45:016:004 Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not + only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. + +45:016:005 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my + well-beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto + Christ. + +45:016:006 Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us. + +45:016:007 Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my + fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also + were in Christ before me. + +45:016:008 Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord. + +45:016:009 Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. + +45:016:010 Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of + Aristobulus' household. + +45:016:011 Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the + household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord. + +45:016:012 Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute + the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord. + +45:016:013 Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. + +45:016:014 Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the + brethren which are with them. + +45:016:015 Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and + Olympas, and all the saints which are with them. + +45:016:016 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ + salute you. + +45:016:017 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions + and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; + and avoid them. + +45:016:018 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but + their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive + the hearts of the simple. + +45:016:019 For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad + therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto + that which is good, and simple concerning evil. + +45:016:020 And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet + shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. + +45:016:021 Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, + my kinsmen, salute you. + +45:016:022 I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord. + +45:016:023 Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. + Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus + a brother. + +45:016:024 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. + +45:016:025 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my + gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the + revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the + world began, + +45:016:026 But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the + prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, + made known to all nations for the obedience of faith: + +45:016:027 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. + Amen. + +Book 46 1 Corinthians + +46:001:001 Paul called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will + of God, and Sosthenes our brother, + +46:001:002 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are + sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that + in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, + both their's and our's: + +46:001:003 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from + the Lord Jesus Christ. + +46:001:004 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God + which is given you by Jesus Christ; + +46:001:005 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, + and in all knowledge; + +46:001:006 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: + +46:001:007 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of + our Lord Jesus Christ: + +46:001:008 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be + blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. + +46:001:009 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of + his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. + +46:001:010 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus + Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no + divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together + in the same mind and in the same judgment. + +46:001:011 For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them + which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions + among you. + +46:001:012 Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and + I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. + +46:001:013 Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye + baptized in the name of Paul? + +46:001:014 I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and + Gaius; + +46:001:015 Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. + +46:001:016 And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I + know not whether I baptized any other. + +46:001:017 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: + not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be + made of none effect. + +46:001:018 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish + foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of + God. + +46:001:019 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and + will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. + +46:001:020 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer + of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this + world? + +46:001:021 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew + not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to + save them that believe. + +46:001:022 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: + +46:001:023 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a + stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; + +46:001:024 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ + the power of God, and the wisdom of God. + +46:001:025 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the + weakness of God is stronger than men. + +46:001:026 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men + after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: + +46:001:027 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to + confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the + world to confound the things which are mighty; + +46:001:028 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, + hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to + nought things that are: + +46:001:029 That no flesh should glory in his presence. + +46:001:030 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us + wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: + +46:001:031 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him + glory in the Lord. + +46:002:001 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency + of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of + God. + +46:002:002 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus + Christ, and him crucified. + +46:002:003 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much + trembling. + +46:002:004 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of + man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: + +46:002:005 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in + the power of God. + +46:002:006 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not + the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, + that come to nought: + +46:002:007 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden + wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: + +46:002:008 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they + known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. + +46:002:009 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, + neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which + God hath prepared for them that love him. + +46:002:010 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the + Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. + +46:002:011 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of + man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, + but the Spirit of God. + +46:002:012 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the + spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are + freely given to us of God. + +46:002:013 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's + wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing + spiritual things with spiritual. + +46:002:014 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of + God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know + them, because they are spiritually discerned. + +46:002:015 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is + judged of no man. + +46:002:016 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct + him? But we have the mind of Christ. + +46:003:001 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, + but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. + +46:003:002 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye + were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. + +46:003:003 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, + and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? + +46:003:004 For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of + Apollos; are ye not carnal? + +46:003:005 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye + believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? + +46:003:006 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. + +46:003:007 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that + watereth; but God that giveth the increase. + +46:003:008 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every + man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. + +46:003:009 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's + husbandry, ye are God's building. + +46:003:010 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a + wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another + buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth + thereupon. + +46:003:011 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which + is Jesus Christ. + +46:003:012 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, + precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; + +46:003:013 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall + declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire + shall try every man's work of what sort it is. + +46:003:014 If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he + shall receive a reward. + +46:003:015 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but + he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. + +46:003:016 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit + of God dwelleth in you? + +46:003:017 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; + for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. + +46:003:018 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be + wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be + wise. + +46:003:019 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it + is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. + +46:003:020 And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that + they are vain. + +46:003:021 Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are your's; + +46:003:022 Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or + death, or things present, or things to come; all are your's; + +46:003:023 And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's. + +46:004:001 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and + stewards of the mysteries of God. + +46:004:002 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found + faithful. + +46:004:003 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged + of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self. + +46:004:004 For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: + but he that judgeth me is the Lord. + +46:004:005 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, + who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, + and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then + shall every man have praise of God. + +46:004:006 And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to + myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in + us not to think of men above that which is written, that no + one of you be puffed up for one against another. + +46:004:007 For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou + that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why + dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it? + +46:004:008 Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as kings + without us: and I would to God ye did reign, that we also + might reign with you. + +46:004:009 For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as + it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto + the world, and to angels, and to men. + +46:004:010 We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we + are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are + despised. + +46:004:011 Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and + are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain + dwellingplace; + +46:004:012 And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we + bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: + +46:004:013 Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the + world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day. + +46:004:014 I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons + I warn you. + +46:004:015 For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet + have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten + you through the gospel. + +46:004:016 Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me. + +46:004:017 For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my + beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you + into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach + every where in every church. + +46:004:018 Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you. + +46:004:019 But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will + know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the + power. + +46:004:020 For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. + +46:004:021 What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, + and in the spirit of meekness? + +46:005:001 It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, + and such fornication as is not so much as named among the + Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife. + +46:005:002 And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he + that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you. + +46:005:003 For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have + judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that + hath so done this deed, + +46:005:004 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered + together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus + Christ, + +46:005:005 To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the + flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord + Jesus. + +46:005:006 Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven + leaveneth the whole lump? + +46:005:007 Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, + as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is + sacrificed for us: + +46:005:008 Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither + with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the + unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. + +46:005:009 I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with + fornicators: + +46:005:010 Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with + the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then + must ye needs go out of the world. + +46:005:011 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any + man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or + an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; + with such an one no not to eat. + +46:005:012 For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do + not ye judge them that are within? + +46:005:013 But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from + among yourselves that wicked person. + +46:006:001 Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law + before the unjust, and not before the saints? + +46:006:002 Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if + the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the + smallest matters? + +46:006:003 Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things + that pertain to this life? + +46:006:004 If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, + set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church. + +46:006:005 I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man + among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his + brethren? + +46:006:006 But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the + unbelievers. + +46:006:007 Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye + go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? + why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded? + +46:006:008 Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren. + +46:006:009 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom + of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, + nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with + mankind, + +46:006:010 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor + extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. + +46:006:011 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are + sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord + Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. + +46:006:012 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not + expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be + brought under the power of any. + +46:006:013 Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall + destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, + but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body. + +46:006:014 And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up + us by his own power. + +46:006:015 Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall + I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members + of an harlot? God forbid. + +46:006:016 What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one + body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh. + +46:006:017 But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. + +46:006:018 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the + body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his + own body. + +46:006:019 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy + Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not + your own? + +46:006:020 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your + body, and in your spirit, which are God's. + +46:007:001 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good + for a man not to touch a woman. + +46:007:002 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own + wife, and let every woman have her own husband. + +46:007:003 Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and + likewise also the wife unto the husband. + +46:007:004 The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and + likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but + the wife. + +46:007:005 Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a + time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and + come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your + incontinency. + +46:007:006 But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment. + +46:007:007 For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man + hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and + another after that. + +46:007:008 I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for + them if they abide even as I. + +46:007:009 But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better + to marry than to burn. + +46:007:010 And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let + not the wife depart from her husband: + +46:007:011 But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried or be + reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away + his wife. + +46:007:012 But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a + wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, + let him not put her away. + +46:007:013 And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if + he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him. + +46:007:014 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the + unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your + children unclean; but now are they holy. + +46:007:015 But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a + sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called + us to peace. + +46:007:016 For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy + husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save + thy wife? + +46:007:017 But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath + called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all + churches. + +46:007:018 Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become + uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be + circumcised. + +46:007:019 Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but + the keeping of the commandments of God. + +46:007:020 Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. + +46:007:021 Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou + mayest be made free, use it rather. + +46:007:022 For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the + Lord's freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, + is Christ's servant. + +46:007:023 Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men. + +46:007:024 Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide + with God. + +46:007:025 Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet + I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the + Lord to be faithful. + +46:007:026 I suppose therefore that this is good for the present + distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be. + +46:007:027 Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou + loosed from a wife? seek not a wife. + +46:007:028 But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin + marry, she hath not sinned. Nevertheless such shall have + trouble in the flesh: but I spare you. + +46:007:029 But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, + that both they that have wives be as though they had none; + +46:007:030 And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that + rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as + though they possessed not; + +46:007:031 And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the + fashion of this world passeth away. + +46:007:032 But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried + careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may + please the Lord: + +46:007:033 But he that is married careth for the things that are of the + world, how he may please his wife. + +46:007:034 There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The + unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she + may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is + married careth for the things of the world, how she may please + her husband. + +46:007:035 And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a + snare upon you, but for that which is comely, and that ye may + attend upon the Lord without distraction. + +46:007:036 But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward + his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so + require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them + marry. + +46:007:037 Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no + necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so + decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well. + +46:007:038 So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that + giveth her not in marriage doeth better. + +46:007:039 The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; + but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to + whom she will; only in the Lord. + +46:007:040 But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I + think also that I have the Spirit of God. + +46:008:001 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all + have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. + +46:008:002 And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth + nothing yet as he ought to know. + +46:008:003 But if any man love God, the same is known of him. + +46:008:004 As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are + offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is + nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but + one. + +46:008:005 For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or + in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) + +46:008:006 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all + things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are + all things, and we by him. + +46:008:007 Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some + with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing + offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is + defiled. + +46:008:008 But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are + we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. + +46:008:009 But take heed lest by any means this liberty of your's become + a stumblingblock to them that are weak. + +46:008:010 For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in + the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is + weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to + idols; + +46:008:011 And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for + whom Christ died? + +46:008:012 But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak + conscience, ye sin against Christ. + +46:008:013 Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no + flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to + offend. + +46:009:001 Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus + Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? + +46:009:002 If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: + for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord. + +46:009:003 Mine answer to them that do examine me is this, + +46:009:004 Have we not power to eat and to drink? + +46:009:005 Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as + other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas? + +46:009:006 Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working? + +46:009:007 Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth + a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who + feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? + +46:009:008 Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same + also? + +46:009:009 For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle + the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take + care for oxen? + +46:009:010 Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no + doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in + hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of + his hope. + +46:009:011 If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing + if we shall reap your carnal things? + +46:009:012 If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we + rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer + all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ. + +46:009:013 Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live + of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar + are partakers with the altar? + +46:009:014 Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the + gospel should live of the gospel. + +46:009:015 But I have used none of these things: neither have I written + these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were + better for me to die, than that any man should make my + glorying void. + +46:009:016 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: + for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I + preach not the gospel! + +46:009:017 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if + against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed + unto me. + +46:009:018 What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, + I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse + not my power in the gospel. + +46:009:019 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself + servant unto all, that I might gain the more. + +46:009:020 And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the + Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I + might gain them that are under the law; + +46:009:021 To them that are without law, as without law, (being not + without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might + gain them that are without law. + +46:009:022 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am + made all things to all men, that I might by all means save + some. + +46:009:023 And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker + thereof with you. + +46:009:024 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one + receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. + +46:009:025 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in + all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but + we an incorruptible. + +46:009:026 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one + that beateth the air: + +46:009:027 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest + that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself + should be a castaway. + +46:010:001 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, + how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed + through the sea; + +46:010:002 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; + +46:010:003 And did all eat the same spiritual meat; + +46:010:004 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of + that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was + Christ. + +46:010:005 But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were + overthrown in the wilderness. + +46:010:006 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should + not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. + +46:010:007 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is + written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to + play. + +46:010:008 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, + and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. + +46:010:009 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and + were destroyed of serpents. + +46:010:010 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were + destroyed of the destroyer. + +46:010:011 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and + they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the + world are come. + +46:010:012 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he + fall. + +46:010:013 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to + man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be + tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation + also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. + +46:010:014 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry. + +46:010:015 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. + +46:010:016 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of + the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the + communion of the body of Christ? + +46:010:017 For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all + partakers of that one bread. + +46:010:018 Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the + sacrifices partakers of the altar? + +46:010:019 What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is + offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing? + +46:010:020 But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they + sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye + should have fellowship with devils. + +46:010:021 Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye + cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of + devils. + +46:010:022 Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he? + +46:010:023 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not + expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify + not. + +46:010:024 Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth. + +46:010:025 Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no + question for conscience sake: + +46:010:026 For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. + +46:010:027 If 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. + +46:010:028 But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto + idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience + sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof: + +46:010:029 Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is + my liberty judged of another man's conscience? + +46:010:030 For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for + that for which I give thanks? + +46:010:031 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do + all to the glory of God. + +46:010:032 Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, + nor to the church of God: + +46:010:033 Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own + profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved. + +46:011:001 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. + +46:011:002 Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, + and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. + +46:011:003 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is + Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of + Christ is God. + +46:011:004 Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, + dishonoureth his head. + +46:011:005 But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head + uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as + if she were shaven. + +46:011:006 For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if + it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be + covered. + +46:011:007 For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he + is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of + the man. + +46:011:008 For the man is not of the woman: but the woman of the man. + +46:011:009 Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for + the man. + +46:011:010 For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head + because of the angels. + +46:011:011 Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the + woman without the man, in the Lord. + +46:011:012 For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the + woman; but all things of God. + +46:011:013 Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God + uncovered? + +46:011:014 Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have + long hair, it is a shame unto him? + +46:011:015 But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her + hair is given her for a covering. + +46:011:016 But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, + neither the churches of God. + +46:011:017 Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye + come together not for the better, but for the worse. + +46:011:018 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear + that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. + +46:011:019 For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are + approved may be made manifest among you. + +46:011:020 When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to + eat the Lord's supper. + +46:011:021 For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: + and one is hungry, and another is drunken. + +46:011:022 What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye + the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I + say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not. + +46:011:023 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered + unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was + betrayed took bread: + +46:011:024 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, + eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in + remembrance of me. + +46:011:025 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had + supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: + this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. + +46:011:026 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do + shew the Lord's death till he come. + +46:011:027 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup + of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood + of the Lord. + +46:011:028 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that + bread, and drink of that cup. + +46:011:029 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and + drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. + +46:011:030 For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many + sleep. + +46:011:031 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. + +46:011:032 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we + should not be condemned with the world. + +46:011:033 Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry + one for another. + +46:011:034 And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not + together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order + when I come. + +46:012:001 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you + ignorant. + +46:012:002 Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb + idols, even as ye were led. + +46:012:003 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by + the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can + say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. + +46:012:004 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. + +46:012:005 And there are differences of administrations, but the same + Lord. + +46:012:006 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same + God which worketh all in all. + +46:012:007 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to + profit withal. + +46:012:008 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to + another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; + +46:012:009 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of + healing by the same Spirit; + +46:012:010 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to + another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of + tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: + +46:012:011 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, + dividing to every man severally as he will. + +46:012:012 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the + members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is + Christ. + +46:012:013 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether + we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have + been all made to drink into one Spirit. + +46:012:014 For the body is not one member, but many. + +46:012:015 If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of + the body; is it therefore not of the body? + +46:012:016 And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not + of the body; is it therefore not of the body? + +46:012:017 If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the + whole were hearing, where were the smelling? + +46:012:018 But now hath God set the members every one of them in the + body, as it hath pleased him. + +46:012:019 And if they were all one member, where were the body? + +46:012:020 But now are they many members, yet but one body. + +46:012:021 And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: + nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. + +46:012:022 Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be + more feeble, are necessary: + +46:012:023 And those members of the body, which we think to be less + honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our + uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. + +46:012:024 For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the + body together, having given more abundant honour to that part + which lacked. + +46:012:025 That there should be no schism in the body; but that the + members should have the same care one for another. + +46:012:026 And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; + or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. + +46:012:027 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. + +46:012:028 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, + secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, + then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of + tongues. + +46:012:029 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all + workers of miracles? + +46:012:030 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do + all interpret? + +46:012:031 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a + more excellent way. + +46:013:001 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have + not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling + cymbal. + +46:013:002 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all + mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so + that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am + nothing. + +46:013:003 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though + I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it + profiteth me nothing. + +46:013:004 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; + charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, + +46:013:005 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not + easily provoked, thinketh no evil; + +46:013:006 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; + +46:013:007 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, + endureth all things. + +46:013:008 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they + shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; + whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. + +46:013:009 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. + +46:013:010 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in + part shall be done away. + +46:013:011 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a + child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put + away childish things. + +46:013:012 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: + now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am + known. + +46:013:013 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the + greatest of these is charity. + +46:014:001 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather + that ye may prophesy. + +46:014:002 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto + men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in + the spirit he speaketh mysteries. + +46:014:003 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and + exhortation, and comfort. + +46:014:004 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he + that prophesieth edifieth the church. + +46:014:005 I would that ye all spake with tongues but rather that ye + prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that + speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church + may receive edifying. + +46:014:006 Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what + shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by + revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by + doctrine? + +46:014:007 And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or + harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall + it be known what is piped or harped? + +46:014:008 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare + himself to the battle? + +46:014:009 So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be + understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall + speak into the air. + +46:014:010 There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, + and none of them is without signification. + +46:014:011 Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be + unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall + be a barbarian unto me. + +46:014:012 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, + seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. + +46:014:013 Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that + he may interpret. + +46:014:014 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my + understanding is unfruitful. + +46:014:015 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray + with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and + I will sing with the understanding also. + +46:014:016 Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that + occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of + thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest? + +46:014:017 For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not + edified. + +46:014:018 I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all: + +46:014:019 Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my + understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, + than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. + +46:014:020 Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice + be ye children, but in understanding be men. + +46:014:021 In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other + lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will + they not hear me, saith the Lord. + +46:014:022 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, + but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for + them that believe not, but for them which believe. + +46:014:023 If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, + and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are + unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad? + +46:014:024 But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, + or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all: + +46:014:025 And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so + falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that + God is in you of a truth. + +46:014:026 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of + you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a + revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done + unto edifying. + +46:014:027 If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at + the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. + +46:014:028 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the + church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. + +46:014:029 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. + +46:014:030 If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the + first hold his peace. + +46:014:031 For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and + all may be comforted. + +46:014:032 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. + +46:014:033 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in + all churches of the saints. + +46:014:034 Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not + permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be + under obedience as also saith the law. + +46:014:035 And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands + at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church. + +46:014:036 What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you + only? + +46:014:037 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let + him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the + commandments of the Lord. + +46:014:038 But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. + +46:014:039 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to + speak with tongues. + +46:014:040 Let all things be done decently and in order. + +46:015:001 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I + preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye + stand; + +46:015:002 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I + preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. + +46:015:003 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also + received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the + scriptures; + +46:015:004 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day + according to the scriptures: + +46:015:005 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: + +46:015:006 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at + once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but + some are fallen asleep. + +46:015:007 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. + +46:015:008 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of + due time. + +46:015:009 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be + called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. + +46:015:010 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which + was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more + abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God + which was with me. + +46:015:011 Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye + believed. + +46:015:012 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say + some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead? + +46:015:013 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ + not risen: + +46:015:014 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and + your faith is also vain. + +46:015:015 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have + testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not + up, if so be that the dead rise not. + +46:015:016 For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised: + +46:015:017 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in + your sins. + +46:015:018 Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. + +46:015:019 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men + most miserable. + +46:015:020 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the + firstfruits of them that slept. + +46:015:021 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection + of the dead. + +46:015:022 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made + alive. + +46:015:023 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; + afterward they that are Christ's at his coming. + +46:015:024 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the + kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down + all rule and all authority and power. + +46:015:025 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his + feet. + +46:015:026 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. + +46:015:027 For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith + all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is + excepted, which did put all things under him. + +46:015:028 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the + Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under + him, that God may be all in all. + +46:015:029 Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if + the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the + dead? + +46:015:030 And why stand we in jeopardy every hour? + +46:015:031 I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our + Lord, I die daily. + +46:015:032 If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at + Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us + eat and drink; for to morrow we die. + +46:015:033 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. + +46:015:034 Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the + knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame. + +46:015:035 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with + what body do they come? + +46:015:036 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it + die: + +46:015:037 And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that + shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some + other grain: + +46:015:038 But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every + seed his own body. + +46:015:039 All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of + flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and + another of birds. + +46:015:040 There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but + the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the + terrestrial is another. + +46:015:041 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, + and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from + another star in glory. + +46:015:042 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in + corruption; it is raised in incorruption: + +46:015:043 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in + weakness; it is raised in power: + +46:015:044 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. + There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. + +46:015:045 And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living + soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit. + +46:015:046 Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which + is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual. + +46:015:047 The first man is of the earth, earthy; the second man is the + Lord from heaven. + +46:015:048 As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as + is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly. + +46:015:049 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also + bear the image of the heavenly. + +46:015:050 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit + the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit + incorruption. + +46:015:051 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we + shall all be changed, + +46:015:052 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: + for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised + incorruptible, and we shall be changed. + +46:015:053 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal + must put on immortality. + +46:015:054 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and + this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be + brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed + up in victory. + +46:015:055 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? + +46:015:056 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. + +46:015:057 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our + Lord Jesus Christ. + +46:015:058 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, + always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know + that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. + +46:016:001 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given + order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. + +46:016:002 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him + in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no + gatherings when I come. + +46:016:003 And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, + them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem. + +46:016:004 And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me. + +46:016:005 Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: + for I do pass through Macedonia. + +46:016:006 And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, + that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go. + +46:016:007 For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a + while with you, if the Lord permit. + +46:016:008 But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost. + +46:016:009 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there + are many adversaries. + +46:016:010 Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without + fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do. + +46:016:011 Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in + peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the + brethren. + +46:016:012 As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come + unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to + come at this time; but he will come when he shall have + convenient time. + +46:016:013 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be + strong. + +46:016:014 Let all your things be done with charity. + +46:016:015 I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that + it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted + themselves to the ministry of the saints,) + +46:016:016 That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that + helpeth with us, and laboureth. + +46:016:017 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and + Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have + supplied. + +46:016:018 For they have refreshed my spirit and your's: therefore + acknowledge ye them that are such. + +46:016:019 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute + you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. + +46:016:020 All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy + kiss. + +46:016:021 The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. + +46:016:022 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema + Maranatha. + +46:016:023 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. + +46:016:024 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. + +Book 47 2 Corinthians + +47:001:001 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and + Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at + Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia: + +47:001:002 Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the + Lord Jesus Christ. + +47:001:003 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the + Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; + +47:001:004 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able + to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort + wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. + +47:001:005 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our + consolation also aboundeth by Christ. + +47:001:006 And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and + salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same + sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, + it is for your consolation and salvation. + +47:001:007 And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are + partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the + consolation. + +47:001:008 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble + which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, + above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: + +47:001:009 But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should + not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead: + +47:001:010 Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in + whom we trust that he will yet deliver us; + +47:001:011 Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift + bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be + given by many on our behalf. + +47:001:012 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, + that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly + wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation + in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward. + +47:001:013 For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or + acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end; + +47:001:014 As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your + rejoicing, even as ye also are our's in the day of the Lord + Jesus. + +47:001:015 And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, + that ye might have a second benefit; + +47:001:016 And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of + Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward + Judaea. + +47:001:017 When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the + things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, + that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay? + +47:001:018 But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay. + +47:001:019 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you + by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and + nay, but in him was yea. + +47:001:020 For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, + unto the glory of God by us. + +47:001:021 Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath + anointed us, is God; + +47:001:022 Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit + in our hearts. + +47:001:023 Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare + you I came not as yet unto Corinth. + +47:001:024 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers + of your joy: for by faith ye stand. + +47:002:001 But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again + to you in heaviness. + +47:002:002 For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, + but the same which is made sorry by me? + +47:002:003 And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should + have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having + confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all. + +47:002:004 For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto + you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that + ye might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you. + +47:002:005 But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in + part: that I may not overcharge you all. + +47:002:006 Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was + inflicted of many. + +47:002:007 So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and + comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up + with overmuch sorrow. + +47:002:008 Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward + him. + +47:002:009 For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof + of you, whether ye be obedient in all things. + +47:002:010 To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave + any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it + in the person of Christ; + +47:002:011 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not + ignorant of his devices. + +47:002:012 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, + and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, + +47:002:013 I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my + brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into + Macedonia. + +47:002:014 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in + Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us + in every place. + +47:002:015 For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are + saved, and in them that perish: + +47:002:016 To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the + other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for + these things? + +47:002:017 For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as + of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in + Christ. + +47:003:001 Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some + others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of + commendation from you? + +47:003:002 Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of + all men: + +47:003:003 Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of + Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the + Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in + fleshy tables of the heart. + +47:003:004 And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward: + +47:003:005 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as + of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; + +47:003:006 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not + of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but + the spirit giveth life. + +47:003:007 But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in + stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not + stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his + countenance; which glory was to be done away: + +47:003:008 How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather + glorious? + +47:003:009 For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more + doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory. + +47:003:010 For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this + respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth. + +47:003:011 For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that + which remaineth is glorious. + +47:003:012 Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of + speech: + +47:003:013 And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the + children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of + that which is abolished: + +47:003:014 But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the + same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; + which vail is done away in Christ. + +47:003:015 But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon + their heart. + +47:003:016 Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be + taken away. + +47:003:017 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord + is, there is liberty. + +47:003:018 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory + of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to + glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. + +47:004:001 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received + mercy, we faint not; + +47:004:002 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not + walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God + deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending + ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. + +47:004:003 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: + +47:004:004 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them + which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of + Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. + +47:004:005 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and + ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. + +47:004:006 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, + hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge + of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. + +47:004:007 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the + excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. + +47:004:008 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are + perplexed, but not in despair; + +47:004:009 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; + +47:004:010 Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, + that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our + body. + +47:004:011 For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' + sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in + our mortal flesh. + +47:004:012 So then death worketh in us, but life in you. + +47:004:013 We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is + written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also + believe, and therefore speak; + +47:004:014 Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up + us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you. + +47:004:015 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace + might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of + God. + +47:004:016 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man + perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. + +47:004:017 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh + for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; + +47:004:018 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the + things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are + temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. + +47:005:001 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were + dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with + hands, eternal in the heavens. + +47:005:002 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon + with our house which is from heaven: + +47:005:003 If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked. + +47:005:004 For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: + not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that + mortality might be swallowed up of life. + +47:005:005 Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who + also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit. + +47:005:006 Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are + at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: + +47:005:007 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) + +47:005:008 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from + the body, and to be present with the Lord. + +47:005:009 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may + be accepted of him. + +47:005:010 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; + that every one may receive the things done in his body, + according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. + +47:005:011 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but + we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made + manifest in your consciences. + +47:005:012 For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you + occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to + answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart. + +47:005:013 For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether + we be sober, it is for your cause. + +47:005:014 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, + that if one died for all, then were all dead: + +47:005:015 And that he died for all, that they which live should not + henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for + them, and rose again. + +47:005:016 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, + though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now + henceforth know we him no more. + +47:005:017 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old + things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. + +47:005:018 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself + by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of + reconciliation; + +47:005:019 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto + himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath + committed unto us the word of reconciliation. + +47:005:020 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did + beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye + reconciled to God. + +47:005:021 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that + we might be made the righteousness of God in him. + +47:006:001 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that + ye receive not the grace of God in vain. + +47:006:002 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in + the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the + accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) + +47:006:003 Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not + blamed: + +47:006:004 But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, + in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in + distresses, + +47:006:005 In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in + watchings, in fastings; + +47:006:006 By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by + the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, + +47:006:007 By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of + righteousness on the right hand and on the left, + +47:006:008 By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as + deceivers, and yet true; + +47:006:009 As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we + live; as chastened, and not killed; + +47:006:010 As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many + rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things. + +47:006:011 O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is + enlarged. + +47:006:012 Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own + bowels. + +47:006:013 Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my + children,) be ye also enlarged. + +47:006:014 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what + fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what + communion hath light with darkness? + +47:006:015 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he + that believeth with an infidel? + +47:006:016 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye + are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will + dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and + they shall be my people. + +47:006:017 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith + the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive + you. + +47:006:018 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and + daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. + +47:007:001 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us + cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, + perfecting holiness in the fear of God. + +47:007:002 Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, + we have defrauded no man. + +47:007:003 I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that + ye are in our hearts to die and live with you. + +47:007:004 Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my + glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding + joyful in all our tribulation. + +47:007:005 For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, + but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, + within were fears. + +47:007:006 Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, + comforted us by the coming of Titus; + +47:007:007 And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith + he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, + your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced + the more. + +47:007:008 For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, + though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath + made you sorry, though it were but for a season. + +47:007:009 Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye + sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly + manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing. + +47:007:010 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be + repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. + +47:007:011 For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly + sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing + of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, + what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In + all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this + matter. + +47:007:012 Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause + that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered + wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might + appear unto you. + +47:007:013 Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and + exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because + his spirit was refreshed by you all. + +47:007:014 For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not + ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so + our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth. + +47:007:015 And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst + he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and + trembling ye received him. + +47:007:016 I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all + things. + +47:008:001 Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God + bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; + +47:008:002 How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their + joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their + liberality. + +47:008:003 For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power + they were willing of themselves; + +47:008:004 Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, + and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the + saints. + +47:008:005 And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own + selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God. + +47:008:006 Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he + would also finish in you the same grace also. + +47:008:007 Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and + utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your + love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. + +47:008:008 I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness + of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love. + +47:008:009 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though + he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye + through his poverty might be rich. + +47:008:010 And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, + who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward + a year ago. + +47:008:011 Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a + readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of + that which ye have. + +47:008:012 For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according + to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. + +47:008:013 For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened: + +47:008:014 But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may + be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a + supply for your want: that there may be equality: + +47:008:015 As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; + and he that had gathered little had no lack. + +47:008:016 But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the + heart of Titus for you. + +47:008:017 For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more + forward, of his own accord he went unto you. + +47:008:018 And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the + gospel throughout all the churches; + +47:008:019 And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to + travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to + the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready + mind: + +47:008:020 Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance + which is administered by us: + +47:008:021 Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the + Lord, but also in the sight of men. + +47:008:022 And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have + oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more + diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you. + +47:008:023 Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and + fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, + they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of + Christ. + +47:008:024 Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof + of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf. + +47:009:001 For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is + superfluous for me to write to you: + +47:009:002 For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of + you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; + and your zeal hath provoked very many. + +47:009:003 Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should + be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready: + +47:009:004 Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you + unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this + same confident boasting. + +47:009:005 Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that + they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your + bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be + ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness. + +47:009:006 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also + sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also + bountifully. + +47:009:007 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him + give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a + cheerful giver. + +47:009:008 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, + always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to + every good work: + +47:009:009 (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to + the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever. + +47:009:010 Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread + for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the + fruits of your righteousness;) + +47:009:011 Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which + causeth through us thanksgiving to God. + +47:009:012 For the administration of this service not only supplieth the + want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings + unto God; + +47:009:013 Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God + for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and + for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men; + +47:009:014 And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the + exceeding grace of God in you. + +47:009:015 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. + +47:010:001 Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness + of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent + am bold toward you: + +47:010:002 But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present + with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against + some, which think of us as if we walked according to the + flesh. + +47:010:003 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the + flesh: + +47:010:004 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty + through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) + +47:010:005 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth + itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into + captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; + +47:010:006 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when + your obedience is fulfilled. + +47:010:007 Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man + trust to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself think + this again, that, as he is Christ's, even so are we Christ's. + +47:010:008 For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, + which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your + destruction, I should not be ashamed: + +47:010:009 That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters. + +47:010:010 For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his + bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible. + +47:010:011 Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by + letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when + we are present. + +47:010:012 For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare + ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they + measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves + among themselves, are not wise. + +47:010:013 But we will not boast of things without our measure, but + according to the measure of the rule which God hath + distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you. + +47:010:014 For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we + reached not unto you: for we are come as far as to you also in + preaching the gospel of Christ: + +47:010:015 Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other + men's labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, + that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule + abundantly, + +47:010:016 To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to + boast in another man's line of things made ready to our hand. + +47:010:017 But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. + +47:010:018 For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the + Lord commendeth. + +47:011:001 Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and + indeed bear with me. + +47:011:002 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have + espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a + chaste virgin to Christ. + +47:011:003 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve + through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from + the simplicity that is in Christ. + +47:011:004 For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have + not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have + not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, + ye might well bear with him. + +47:011:005 For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest + apostles. + +47:011:006 But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we + have been throughly made manifest among you in all things. + +47:011:007 Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be + exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God + freely? + +47:011:008 I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you + service. + +47:011:009 And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable + to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which + came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept + myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep + myself. + +47:011:010 As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this + boasting in the regions of Achaia. + +47:011:011 Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth. + +47:011:012 But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion + from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they + may be found even as we. + +47:011:013 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming + themselves into the apostles of Christ. + +47:011:014 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel + of light. + +47:011:015 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be + transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall + be according to their works. + +47:011:016 I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as + a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little. + +47:011:017 That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it + were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting. + +47:011:018 Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also. + +47:011:019 For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise. + +47:011:020 For ye suffer, if a man bring you into bondage, if a man + devour you, if a man take of you, if a man exalt himself, if a + man smite you on the face. + +47:011:021 I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. + Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am + bold also. + +47:011:022 Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are + they the seed of Abraham? so am I. + +47:011:023 Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; + in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons + more frequent, in deaths oft. + +47:011:024 Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one. + +47:011:025 Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I + suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep; + +47:011:026 In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of + robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the + heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, + in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; + +47:011:027 In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger + and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness. + +47:011:028 Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon + me daily, the care of all the churches. + +47:011:029 Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn + not? + +47:011:030 If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which + concern mine infirmities. + +47:011:031 The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed + for evermore, knoweth that I lie not. + +47:011:032 In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city + of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me: + +47:011:033 And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, + and escaped his hands. + +47:012:001 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to + visions and revelations of the Lord. + +47:012:002 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in + the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot + tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. + +47:012:003 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the + body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) + +47:012:004 How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable + words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. + +47:012:005 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, + but in mine infirmities. + +47:012:006 For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for + I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should + think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he + heareth of me. + +47:012:007 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the + abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in + the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should + be exalted above measure. + +47:012:008 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might + depart from me. + +47:012:009 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my + strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore + will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of + Christ may rest upon me. + +47:012:010 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in + necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: + for when I am weak, then am I strong. + +47:012:011 I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I + ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I + behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing. + +47:012:012 Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all + patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. + +47:012:013 For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, + except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive + me this wrong. + +47:012:014 Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will + not be burdensome to you: for I seek not your's but you: for + the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the + parents for the children. + +47:012:015 And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the + more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved. + +47:012:016 But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being + crafty, I caught you with guile. + +47:012:017 Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you? + +47:012:018 I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make + a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not + in the same steps? + +47:012:019 Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak + before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, + for your edifying. + +47:012:020 For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I + would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would + not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, + backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults: + +47:012:021 And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, + and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and + have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and + lasciviousness which they have committed. + +47:013:001 This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two + or three witnesses shall every word be established. + +47:013:002 I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the + second time; and being absent now I write to them which + heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come + again, I will not spare: + +47:013:003 Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to + you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you. + +47:013:004 For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by + the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall + live with him by the power of God toward you. + +47:013:005 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own + selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is + in you, except ye be reprobates? + +47:013:006 But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates. + +47:013:007 Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should + appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, + though we be as reprobates. + +47:013:008 For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. + +47:013:009 For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this + also we wish, even your perfection. + +47:013:010 Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being + present I should use sharpness, according to the power which + the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction. + +47:013:011 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, + be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace + shall be with you. + +47:013:012 Greet one another with an holy kiss. + +47:013:013 All the saints salute you. + +47:013:014 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and + the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. + +Book 48 Galatians + +48:001:001 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus + Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) + +48:001:002 And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of + Galatia: + +48:001:003 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our + Lord Jesus Christ, + +48:001:004 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from + this present evil world, according to the will of God and our + Father: + +48:001:005 To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. + +48:001:006 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you + into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: + +48:001:007 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and + would pervert the gospel of Christ. + +48:001:008 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other + gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let + him be accursed. + +48:001:009 As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any + other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be + accursed. + +48:001:010 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? + for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of + Christ. + +48:001:011 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was + preached of me is not after man. + +48:001:012 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but + by the revelation of Jesus Christ. + +48:001:013 For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' + religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of + God, and wasted it: + +48:001:014 And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in + mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the + traditions of my fathers. + +48:001:015 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's + womb, and called me by his grace, + +48:001:016 To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the + heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood: + +48:001:017 Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles + before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto + Damascus. + +48:001:018 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, + and abode with him fifteen days. + +48:001:019 But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's + brother. + +48:001:020 Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I + lie not. + +48:001:021 Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia; + +48:001:022 And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were + in Christ: + +48:001:023 But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times + past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed. + +48:001:024 And they glorified God in me. + +48:002:001 Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with + Barnabas, and took Titus with me also. + +48:002:002 And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that + gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to + them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, + or had run, in vain. + +48:002:003 But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was + compelled to be circumcised: + +48:002:004 And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who + came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ + Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage: + +48:002:005 To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that + the truth of the gospel might continue with you. + +48:002:006 But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, + it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man's person:) for + they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to + me: + +48:002:007 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the + uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the + circumcision was unto Peter; + +48:002:008 (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship + of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the + Gentiles:) + +48:002:009 And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, + perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me + and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go + unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision. + +48:002:010 Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same + which I also was forward to do. + +48:002:011 But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the + face, because he was to be blamed. + +48:002:012 For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the + Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated + himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision. + +48:002:013 And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that + Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation. + +48:002:014 But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the + truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If + thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and + not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live + as do the Jews? + +48:002:015 We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles, + +48:002:016 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, + but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in + Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of + Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of + the law shall no flesh be justified. + +48:002:017 But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves + also are found sinners, is therefore Christ the minister of + sin? God forbid. + +48:002:018 For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make + myself a transgressor. + +48:002:019 For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live + unto God. + +48:002:020 I am crucified with Christ: neverthless I live; yet not I, but + Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the + flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and + gave himself for me. + +48:002:021 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come + by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. + +48:003:001 O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should + not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been + evidently set forth, crucified among you? + +48:003:002 This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the + works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? + +48:003:003 Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made + perfect by the flesh? + +48:003:004 Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain. + +48:003:005 He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh + miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by + the hearing of faith? + +48:003:006 Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for + righteousness. + +48:003:007 Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are + the children of Abraham. + +48:003:008 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the + heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto + Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. + +48:003:009 So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful + Abraham. + +48:003:010 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the + curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth + not in all things which are written in the book of the law to + do them. + +48:003:011 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, + it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. + +48:003:012 And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them + shall live in them. + +48:003:013 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made + a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that + hangeth on a tree: + +48:003:014 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles + through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the + Spirit through faith. + +48:003:015 Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a + man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, + or addeth thereto. + +48:003:016 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith + not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, + which is Christ. + +48:003:017 And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before + of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty + years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise + of none effect. + +48:003:018 For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of + promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise. + +48:003:019 Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of + transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise + was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a + mediator. + +48:003:020 Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one. + +48:003:021 Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for + if there had been a law given which could have given life, + verily righteousness should have been by the law. + +48:003:022 But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the + promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that + believe. + +48:003:023 But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up + unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. + +48:003:024 Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto + Christ, that we might be justified by faith. + +48:003:025 But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a + schoolmaster. + +48:003:026 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. + +48:003:027 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put + on Christ. + +48:003:028 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor + free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in + Christ Jesus. + +48:003:029 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs + according to the promise. + +48:004:001 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth + nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; + +48:004:002 But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of + the father. + +48:004:003 Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the + elements of the world: + +48:004:004 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his + Son, made of a woman, made under the law, + +48:004:005 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive + the adoption of sons. + +48:004:006 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his + Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. + +48:004:007 Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, + then an heir of God through Christ. + +48:004:008 Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them + which by nature are no gods. + +48:004:009 But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of + God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, + whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? + +48:004:010 Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years. + +48:004:011 I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in + vain. + +48:004:012 Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye + have not injured me at all. + +48:004:013 Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the + gospel unto you at the first. + +48:004:014 And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor + rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ + Jesus. + +48:004:015 Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you + record, that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked + out your own eyes, and have given them to me. + +48:004:016 Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the + truth? + +48:004:017 They zealously affect you, but not well; yea, they would + exclude you, that ye might affect them. + +48:004:018 But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good + thing, and not only when I am present with you. + +48:004:019 My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until + Christ be formed in you, + +48:004:020 I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; + for I stand in doubt of you. + +48:004:021 Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear + the law? + +48:004:022 For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a + bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. + +48:004:023 But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but + he of the freewoman was by promise. + +48:004:024 Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; + the one from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, + which is Agar. + +48:004:025 For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to + Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children. + +48:004:026 But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of + us all. + +48:004:027 For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; + break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the + desolate hath many more children than she which hath an + husband. + +48:004:028 Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise. + +48:004:029 But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him + that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now. + +48:004:030 Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman + and her son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir + with the son of the freewoman. + +48:004:031 So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but + of the free. + +48:005:001 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made + us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. + +48:005:002 Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ + shall profit you nothing. + +48:005:003 For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he + is a debtor to do the whole law. + +48:005:004 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are + justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. + +48:005:005 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness + by faith. + +48:005:006 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, + nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. + +48:005:007 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey + the truth? + +48:005:008 This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you. + +48:005:009 A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. + +48:005:010 I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be + none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear + his judgment, whosoever he be. + +48:005:011 And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet + suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased. + +48:005:012 I would they were even cut off which trouble you. + +48:005:013 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not + liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one + another. + +48:005:014 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou + shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. + +48:005:015 But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be + not consumed one of another. + +48:005:016 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil + the lust of the flesh. + +48:005:017 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit + against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the + other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. + +48:005:018 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. + +48:005:019 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; + Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, + +48:005:020 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, + strife, seditions, heresies, + +48:005:021 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of + the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time + past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the + kingdom of God. + +48:005:022 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, + longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, + +48:005:023 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. + +48:005:024 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the + affections and lusts. + +48:005:025 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. + +48:005:026 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, + envying one another. + +48:006:001 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are + spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; + considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. + +48:006:002 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of + Christ. + +48:006:003 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is + nothing, he deceiveth himself. + +48:006:004 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have + rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. + +48:006:005 For every man shall bear his own burden. + +48:006:006 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that + teacheth in all good things. + +48:006:007 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man + soweth, that shall he also reap. + +48:006:008 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap + corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the + Spirit reap life everlasting. + +48:006:009 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we + shall reap, if we faint not. + +48:006:010 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, + especially unto them who are of the household of faith. + +48:006:011 Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine + own hand. + +48:006:012 As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they + constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer + persecution for the cross of Christ. + +48:006:013 For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; + but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in + your flesh. + +48:006:014 But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our + Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and + I unto the world. + +48:006:015 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, + nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. + +48:006:016 And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, + and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. + +48:006:017 From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body + the marks of the Lord Jesus. + +48:006:018 Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your + spirit. Amen. + +Book 49 Ephesians + +49:001:001 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the + saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ + Jesus: + +49:001:002 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the + Lord Jesus Christ. + +49:001:003 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who + hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly + places in Christ: + +49:001:004 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of + the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him + in love: + +49:001:005 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus + Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, + +49:001:006 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made + us accepted in the beloved. + +49:001:007 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness + of sins, according to the riches of his grace; + +49:001:008 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; + +49:001:009 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according + to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: + +49:001:010 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might + gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in + heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: + +49:001:011 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being + predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all + things after the counsel of his own will: + +49:001:012 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first + trusted in Christ. + +49:001:013 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of + truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that + ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, + +49:001:014 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption + of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. + +49:001:015 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord + Jesus, and love unto all the saints, + +49:001:016 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my + prayers; + +49:001:017 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, + may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the + knowledge of him: + +49:001:018 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may + know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of + the glory of his inheritance in the saints, + +49:001:019 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward + who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, + +49:001:020 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, + and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, + +49:001:021 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and + dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this + world, but also in that which is to come: + +49:001:022 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the + head over all things to the church, + +49:001:023 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. + +49:002:001 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and + sins; + +49:002:002 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this + world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the + spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: + +49:002:003 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in + the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh + and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, + even as others. + +49:002:004 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he + loved us, + +49:002:005 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together + with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) + +49:002:006 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in + heavenly places in Christ Jesus: + +49:002:007 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of + his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. + +49:002:008 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of + yourselves: it is the gift of God: + +49:002:009 Not of works, lest any man should boast. + +49:002:010 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good + works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in + them. + +49:002:011 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the + flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called + the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; + +49:002:012 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from + the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants + of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: + +49:002:013 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made + nigh by the blood of Christ. + +49:002:014 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken + down the middle wall of partition between us; + +49:002:015 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of + commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself + of twain one new man, so making peace; + +49:002:016 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the + cross, having slain the enmity thereby: + +49:002:017 And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to + them that were nigh. + +49:002:018 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the + Father. + +49:002:019 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but + fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; + +49:002:020 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and + prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; + +49:002:021 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an + holy temple in the Lord: + +49:002:022 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God + through the Spirit. + +49:003:001 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you + Gentiles, + +49:003:002 If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which + is given me to you-ward: + +49:003:003 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as + I wrote afore in few words, + +49:003:004 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the + mystery of Christ) + +49:003:005 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, + as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by + the Spirit; + +49:003:006 That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, + and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: + +49:003:007 Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the + grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his + power. + +49:003:008 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this + grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the + unsearchable riches of Christ; + +49:003:009 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, + which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, + who created all things by Jesus Christ: + +49:003:010 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in + heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold + wisdom of God, + +49:003:011 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ + Jesus our Lord: + +49:003:012 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the + faith of him. + +49:003:013 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for + you, which is your glory. + +49:003:014 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord + Jesus Christ, + +49:003:015 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, + +49:003:016 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, + to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; + +49:003:017 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being + rooted and grounded in love, + +49:003:018 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, + and length, and depth, and height; + +49:003:019 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that + ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. + +49:003:020 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all + that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in + us, + +49:003:021 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all + ages, world without end. Amen. + +49:004:001 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye + walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, + +49:004:002 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, + forbearing one another in love; + +49:004:003 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of + peace. + +49:004:004 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in + one hope of your calling; + +49:004:005 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, + +49:004:006 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, + and in you all. + +49:004:007 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the + measure of the gift of Christ. + +49:004:008 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led + captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. + +49:004:009 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended + first into the lower parts of the earth? + +49:004:010 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above + all heavens, that he might fill all things.) + +49:004:011 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, + evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; + +49:004:012 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the + ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: + +49:004:013 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the + knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the + measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: + +49:004:014 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and + carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of + men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to + deceive; + +49:004:015 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all + things, which is the head, even Christ: + +49:004:016 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted + by that which every joint supplieth, according to the + effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh + increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. + +49:004:017 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye + henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of + their mind, + +49:004:018 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the + life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of + the blindness of their heart: + +49:004:019 Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto + lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. + +49:004:020 But ye have not so learned Christ; + +49:004:021 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, + as the truth is in Jesus: + +49:004:022 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old + man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; + +49:004:023 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; + +49:004:024 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in + righteousness and true holiness. + +49:004:025 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his + neighbour: for we are members one of another. + +49:004:026 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your + wrath: + +49:004:027 Neither give place to the devil. + +49:004:028 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, + working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may + have to give to him that needeth. + +49:004:029 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but + that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may + minister grace unto the hearers. + +49:004:030 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed + unto the day of redemption. + +49:004:031 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and + evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: + +49:004:032 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one + another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. + +49:005:001 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; + +49:005:002 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given + himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a + sweetsmelling savour. + +49:005:003 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it + not be once named among you, as becometh saints; + +49:005:004 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which + are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. + +49:005:005 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor + covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the + kingdom of Christ and of God. + +49:005:006 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these + things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of + disobedience. + +49:005:007 Be not ye therefore partakers with them. + +49:005:008 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the + Lord: walk as children of light: + +49:005:009 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and + righteousness and truth;) + +49:005:010 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. + +49:005:011 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, + but rather reprove them. + +49:005:012 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done + of them in secret. + +49:005:013 But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the + light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. + +49:005:014 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from + the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. + +49:005:015 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as + wise, + +49:005:016 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. + +49:005:017 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of + the Lord is. + +49:005:018 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled + with the Spirit; + +49:005:019 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual + songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; + +49:005:020 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in + the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; + +49:005:021 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. + +49:005:022 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the + Lord. + +49:005:023 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the + head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. + +49:005:024 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the + wives be to their own husbands in every thing. + +49:005:025 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the + church, and gave himself for it; + +49:005:026 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of + water by the word, + +49:005:027 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not + having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should + be holy and without blemish. + +49:005:028 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that + loveth his wife loveth himself. + +49:005:029 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and + cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: + +49:005:030 For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his + bones. + +49:005:031 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and + shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one + flesh. + +49:005:032 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the + church. + +49:005:033 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his + wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her + husband. + +49:006:001 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. + +49:006:002 Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment + with promise; + +49:006:003 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on + the earth. + +49:006:004 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring + them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. + +49:006:005 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according + to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your + heart, as unto Christ; + +49:006:006 Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of + Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; + +49:006:007 With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: + +49:006:008 Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same + shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. + +49:006:009 And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing + threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; + neither is there respect of persons with him. + +49:006:010 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power + of his might. + +49:006:011 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand + against the wiles of the devil. + +49:006:012 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against + principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the + darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high + places. + +49:006:013 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may + be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to + stand. + +49:006:014 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and + having on the breastplate of righteousness; + +49:006:015 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of + peace; + +49:006:016 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be + able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. + +49:006:017 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, + which is the word of God: + +49:006:018 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, + and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication + for all saints; + +49:006:019 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may + open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, + +49:006:020 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may + speak boldly, as I ought to speak. + +49:006:021 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, + a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall + make known to you all things: + +49:006:022 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might + know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts. + +49:006:023 Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the + Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. + +49:006:024 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in + sincerity. Amen. + +Book 50 Philippians + +50:001:001 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the + saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops + and deacons: + +50:001:002 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from + the Lord Jesus Christ. + +50:001:003 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, + +50:001:004 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with + joy, + +50:001:005 For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until + now; + +50:001:006 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a + good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus + Christ: + +50:001:007 Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I + have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the + defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers + of my grace. + +50:001:008 For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the + bowels of Jesus Christ. + +50:001:009 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more + in knowledge and in all judgment; + +50:001:010 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be + sincere and without offence till the day of Christ. + +50:001:011 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by + Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. + +50:001:012 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things + which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the + furtherance of the gospel; + +50:001:013 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and + in all other places; + +50:001:014 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my + bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. + +50:001:015 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some + also of good will: + +50:001:016 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing + to add affliction to my bonds: + +50:001:017 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence + of the gospel. + +50:001:018 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or + in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, + and will rejoice. + +50:001:019 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your + prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, + +50:001:020 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in + nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as + always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, + whether it be by life, or by death. + +50:001:021 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. + +50:001:022 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: + yet what I shall choose I wot not. + +50:001:023 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, + and to be with Christ; which is far better: + +50:001:024 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. + +50:001:025 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and + continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; + +50:001:026 That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for + me by my coming to you again. + +50:001:027 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of + Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I + may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, + with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; + +50:001:028 And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them + an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and + that of God. + +50:001:029 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to + believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake; + +50:001:030 Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to + be in me. + +50:002:001 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any + comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any + bowels and mercies, + +50:002:002 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, + being of one accord, of one mind. + +50:002:003 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in + lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than + themselves. + +50:002:004 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on + the things of others. + +50:002:005 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: + +50:002:006 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be + equal with God: + +50:002:007 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form + of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: + +50:002:008 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and + became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. + +50:002:009 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a + name which is above every name: + +50:002:010 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in + heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; + +50:002:011 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is + Lord, to the glory of God the Father. + +50:002:012 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my + presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your + own salvation with fear and trembling. + +50:002:013 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of + his good pleasure. + +50:002:014 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: + +50:002:015 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, + without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, + among whom ye shine as lights in the world; + +50:002:016 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day + of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in + vain. + +50:002:017 Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of + your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. + +50:002:018 For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me. + +50:002:019 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto + you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your + state. + +50:002:020 For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your + state. + +50:002:021 For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus + Christ's. + +50:002:022 But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, + he hath served with me in the gospel. + +50:002:023 Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see + how it will go with me. + +50:002:024 But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly. + +50:002:025 Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my + brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your + messenger, and he that ministered to my wants. + +50:002:026 For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, + because that ye had heard that he had been sick. + +50:002:027 For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on + him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have + sorrow upon sorrow. + +50:002:028 I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him + again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. + +50:002:029 Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold + such in reputation: + +50:002:030 Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not + regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me. + +50:003:001 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same + things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is + safe. + +50:003:002 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the + concision. + +50:003:003 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, + and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the + flesh. + +50:003:004 Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other + man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, + I more: + +50:003:005 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the + tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the + law, a Pharisee; + +50:003:006 Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the + righteousness which is in the law, blameless. + +50:003:007 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for + Christ. + +50:003:008 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the + excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom + I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but + dung, that I may win Christ, + +50:003:009 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which + is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, + the righteousness which is of God by faith: + +50:003:010 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and + the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto + his death; + +50:003:011 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the + dead. + +50:003:012 Not as though I had already attained, either were already + perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for + which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. + +50:003:013 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one + thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and + reaching forth unto those things which are before, + +50:003:014 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of + God in Christ Jesus. + +50:003:015 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and + if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even + this unto you. + +50:003:016 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by + the same rule, let us mind the same thing. + +50:003:017 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which + walk so as ye have us for an ensample. + +50:003:018 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell + you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of + Christ: + +50:003:019 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose + glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.) + +50:003:020 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look + for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: + +50:003:021 Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like + unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is + able even to subdue all things unto himself. + +50:004:001 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy + and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. + +50:004:002 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the + same mind in the Lord. + +50:004:003 And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women + which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and + with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of + life. + +50:004:004 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. + +50:004:005 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at + hand. + +50:004:006 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and + supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known + unto God. + +50:004:007 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall + keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. + +50:004:008 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever + things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever + things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever + things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if + there be any praise, think on these things. + +50:004:009 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and + heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with + you. + +50:004:010 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your + care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also + careful, but ye lacked opportunity. + +50:004:011 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in + whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. + +50:004:012 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every + where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to + be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. + +50:004:013 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. + +50:004:014 Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate + with my affliction. + +50:004:015 Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the + gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated + with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. + +50:004:016 For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my + necessity. + +50:004:017 Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may + abound to your account. + +50:004:018 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of + Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of + a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. + +50:004:019 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches + in glory by Christ Jesus. + +50:004:020 Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. + +50:004:021 Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are + with me greet you. + +50:004:022 All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's + household. + +50:004:023 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. + +Book 51 Colossians + +51:001:001 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and + Timotheus our brother, + +51:001:002 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at + Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and + the Lord Jesus Christ. + +51:001:003 We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, + praying always for you, + +51:001:004 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love + which ye have to all the saints, + +51:001:005 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye + heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; + +51:001:006 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and + bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye + heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth: + +51:001:007 As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is + for you a faithful minister of Christ; + +51:001:008 Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit. + +51:001:009 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not + cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled + with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual + understanding; + +51:001:010 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being + fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge + of God; + +51:001:011 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, + unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; + +51:001:012 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be + partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: + +51:001:013 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath + translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: + +51:001:014 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the + forgiveness of sins: + +51:001:015 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every + creature: + +51:001:016 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and + that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be + thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all + things were created by him, and for him: + +51:001:017 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. + +51:001:018 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the + beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he + might have the preeminence. + +51:001:019 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness + dwell; + +51:001:020 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him + to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether + they be things in earth, or things in heaven. + +51:001:021 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind + by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled + +51:001:022 In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy + and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: + +51:001:023 If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not + moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, + and which was preached to every creature which is under + heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister; + +51:001:024 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that + which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for + his body's sake, which is the church: + +51:001:025 Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of + God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God; + +51:001:026 Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from + generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: + +51:001:027 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory + of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, + the hope of glory: + +51:001:028 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in + all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ + Jesus: + +51:001:029 Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, + which worketh in me mightily. + +51:002:001 For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, + and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my + face in the flesh; + +51:002:002 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in + love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of + understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, + and of the Father, and of Christ; + +51:002:003 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. + +51:002:004 And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing + words. + +51:002:005 For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the + spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness + of your faith in Christ. + +51:002:006 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk + ye in him: + +51:002:007 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye + have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. + +51:002:008 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain + deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the + world, and not after Christ. + +51:002:009 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. + +51:002:010 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all + principality and power: + +51:002:011 In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made + without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the + flesh by the circumcision of Christ: + +51:002:012 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him + through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him + from the dead. + +51:002:013 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of + your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having + forgiven you all trespasses; + +51:002:014 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against + us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, + nailing it to his cross; + +51:002:015 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew + of them openly, triumphing over them in it. + +51:002:016 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in + respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath + days: + +51:002:017 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of + Christ. + +51:002:018 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility + and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which + he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, + +51:002:019 And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints + and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, + increaseth with the increase of God. + +51:002:020 Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the + world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to + ordinances, + +51:002:021 (Touch not; taste not; handle not; + +51:002:022 Which all are to perish with the using;) after the + commandments and doctrines of men? + +51:002:023 Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and + humility, and neglecting of the body: not in any honour to the + satisfying of the flesh. + +51:003:001 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are + above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. + +51:003:002 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the + earth. + +51:003:003 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. + +51:003:004 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also + appear with him in glory. + +51:003:005 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; + fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil + concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: + +51:003:006 For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children + of disobedience: + +51:003:007 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. + +51:003:008 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, + blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. + +51:003:009 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old + man with his deeds; + +51:003:010 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge + after the image of him that created him: + +51:003:011 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor + uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ + is all, and in all. + +51:003:012 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, + bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, + longsuffering; + +51:003:013 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man + have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so + also do ye. + +51:003:014 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond + of perfectness. + +51:003:015 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which + also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. + +51:003:016 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; + teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and + spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the + Lord. + +51:003:017 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of + the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. + +51:003:018 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit + in the Lord. + +51:003:019 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. + +51:003:020 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well + pleasing unto the Lord. + +51:003:021 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be + discouraged. + +51:003:022 Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the + flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness + of heart, fearing God; + +51:003:023 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not + unto men; + +51:003:024 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the + inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. + +51:003:025 But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he + hath done: and there is no respect of persons. + +51:004:001 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; + knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. + +51:004:002 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; + +51:004:003 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door + of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am + also in bonds: + +51:004:004 That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. + +51:004:005 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the + time. + +51:004:006 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that + ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. + +51:004:007 All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved + brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the + Lord: + +51:004:008 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might + know your estate, and comfort your hearts; + +51:004:009 With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of + you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done + here. + +51:004:010 Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, + sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received + commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;) + +51:004:011 And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the + circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom + of God, which have been a comfort unto me. + +51:004:012 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth + you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye + may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. + +51:004:013 For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and + them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis. + +51:004:014 Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you. + +51:004:015 Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and + the church which is in his house. + +51:004:016 And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read + also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise + read the epistle from Laodicea. + +51:004:017 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou + hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it. + +51:004:018 The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. + Grace be with you. Amen. + +Book 52 1 Thessalonians + +52:001:001 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the + Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus + Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and + the Lord Jesus Christ. + +52:001:002 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of + you in our prayers; + +52:001:003 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of + love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the + sight of God and our Father; + +52:001:004 Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. + +52:001:005 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in + power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye + know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. + +52:001:006 And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having + received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy + Ghost. + +52:001:007 So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and + Achaia. + +52:001:008 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in + Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to + God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any + thing. + +52:001:009 For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we + had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the + living and true God; + +52:001:010 And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the + dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come. + +52:002:001 For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that + it was not in vain: + +52:002:002 But even after that we had suffered before, and were + shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in + our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much + contention. + +52:002:003 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor + in guile: + +52:002:004 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the + gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which + trieth our hearts. + +52:002:005 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, + nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: + +52:002:006 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, + when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. + +52:002:007 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her + children: + +52:002:008 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to + have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also + our own souls, because ye were dear unto us. + +52:002:009 For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for + labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable + unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God. + +52:002:010 Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and + unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe: + +52:002:011 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one + of you, as a father doth his children, + +52:002:012 That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his + kingdom and glory. + +52:002:013 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, + when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye + received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the + word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that + believe. + +52:002:014 For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God + which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered + like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the + Jews: + +52:002:015 Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and + have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary + to all men: + +52:002:016 Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be + saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon + them to the uttermost. + +52:002:017 But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in + presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see + your face with great desire. + +52:002:018 Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and + again; but Satan hindered us. + +52:002:019 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not + even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his + coming? + +52:002:020 For ye are our glory and joy. + +52:003:001 Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good + to be left at Athens alone; + +52:003:002 And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our + fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and + to comfort you concerning your faith: + +52:003:003 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for + yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. + +52:003:004 For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we + should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye + know. + +52:003:005 For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know + your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, + and our labour be in vain. + +52:003:006 But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us + good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good + remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we + also to see you: + +52:003:007 Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our + affliction and distress by your faith: + +52:003:008 For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord. + +52:003:009 For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all + the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; + +52:003:010 Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, + and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith? + +52:003:011 Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, + direct our way unto you. + +52:003:012 And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one + toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: + +52:003:013 To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness + before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus + Christ with all his saints. + +52:004:001 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by + the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to + walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. + +52:004:002 For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus. + +52:004:003 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye + should abstain from fornication: + +52:004:004 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in + sanctification and honour; + +52:004:005 Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which + know not God: + +52:004:006 That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: + because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also + have forewarned you and testified. + +52:004:007 For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto + holiness. + +52:004:008 He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who + hath also given unto us his holy Spirit. + +52:004:009 But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto + you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another. + +52:004:010 And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all + Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more + and more; + +52:004:011 And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, + and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; + +52:004:012 That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and + that ye may have lack of nothing. + +52:004:013 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning + them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others + which have no hope. + +52:004:014 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them + also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. + +52:004:015 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we + which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall + not prevent them which are asleep. + +52:004:016 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, + with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: + and the dead in Christ shall rise first: + +52:004:017 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together + with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so + shall we ever be with the Lord. + +52:004:018 Wherefore comfort one another with these words. + +52:005:001 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need + that I write unto you. + +52:005:002 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so + cometh as a thief in the night. + +52:005:003 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden + destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with + child; and they shall not escape. + +52:005:004 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should + overtake you as a thief. + +52:005:005 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: + we are not of the night, nor of darkness. + +52:005:006 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and + be sober. + +52:005:007 For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be + drunken are drunken in the night. + +52:005:008 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the + breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of + salvation. + +52:005:009 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain + salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, + +52:005:010 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should + live together with him. + +52:005:011 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, + even as also ye do. + +52:005:012 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among + you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; + +52:005:013 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. + And be at peace among yourselves. + +52:005:014 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, + comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward + all men. + +52:005:015 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever + follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all + men. + +52:005:016 Rejoice evermore. + +52:005:017 Pray without ceasing. + +52:005:018 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in + Christ Jesus concerning you. + +52:005:019 Quench not the Spirit. + +52:005:020 Despise not prophesyings. + +52:005:021 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. + +52:005:022 Abstain from all appearance of evil. + +52:005:023 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God + your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless + unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. + +52:005:024 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. + +52:005:025 Brethren, pray for us. + +52:005:026 Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss. + +52:005:027 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all + the holy brethren. + +52:005:028 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. + +Book 53 2 Thessalonians + +53:001:001 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the + Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: + +53:001:002 Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord + Jesus Christ. + +53:001:003 We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is + meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the + charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth; + +53:001:004 So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for + your patience and faith in all your persecutions and + tribulations that ye endure: + +53:001:005 Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, + that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which + ye also suffer: + +53:001:006 Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense + tribulation to them that trouble you; + +53:001:007 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus + shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, + +53:001:008 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, + and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: + +53:001:009 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the + presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power; + +53:001:010 When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be + admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among + you was believed) in that day. + +53:001:011 Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would + count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good + pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power: + +53:001:012 That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in + you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the + Lord Jesus Christ. + +53:002:001 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus + Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, + +53:002:002 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by + spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day + of Christ is at hand. + +53:002:003 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not + come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of + sin be revealed, the son of perdition; + +53:002:004 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called + God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the + temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. + +53:002:005 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you + these things? + +53:002:006 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in + his time. + +53:002:007 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now + letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. + +53:002:008 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall + consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with + the brightness of his coming: + +53:002:009 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all + power and signs and lying wonders, + +53:002:010 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that + perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that + they might be saved. + +53:002:011 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that + they should believe a lie: + +53:002:012 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but + had pleasure in unrighteousness. + +53:002:013 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren + beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning + chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit + and belief of the truth: + +53:002:014 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the + glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. + +53:002:015 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which + ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. + +53:002:016 Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, + which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation + and good hope through grace, + +53:002:017 Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and + work. + +53:003:001 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may + have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: + +53:003:002 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: + for all men have not faith. + +53:003:003 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you + from evil. + +53:003:004 And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both + do and will do the things which we command you. + +53:003:005 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into + the patient waiting for Christ. + +53:003:006 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus + Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that + walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he + received of us. + +53:003:007 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved + not ourselves disorderly among you; + +53:003:008 Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought + with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be + chargeable to any of you: + +53:003:009 Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an + ensample unto you to follow us. + +53:003:010 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if + any would not work, neither should he eat. + +53:003:011 For we hear that there are some which walk among you + disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. + +53:003:012 Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus + Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own + bread. + +53:003:013 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing. + +53:003:014 And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that + man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. + +53:003:015 Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. + +53:003:016 Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all + means. The Lord be with you all. + +53:003:017 The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token + in every epistle: so I write. + +53:003:018 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. + +Book 54 1 Timothy + +54:001:001 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our + Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; + +54:001:002 Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and + peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. + +54:001:003 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into + Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no + other doctrine, + +54:001:004 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which + minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in + faith: so do. + +54:001:005 Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, + and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: + +54:001:006 From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain + jangling; + +54:001:007 Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what + they say, nor whereof they affirm. + +54:001:008 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; + +54:001:009 Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, + but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for + sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and + murderers of mothers, for manslayers, + +54:001:010 For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with + mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and + if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound + doctrine; + +54:001:011 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was + committed to my trust. + +54:001:012 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for + that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; + +54:001:013 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: + but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. + +54:001:014 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith + and love which is in Christ Jesus. + +54:001:015 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that + Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am + chief. + +54:001:016 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first + Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern + to them which should hereafter believe on him to life + everlasting. + +54:001:017 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise + God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. + +54:001:018 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the + prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them + mightest war a good warfare; + +54:001:019 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put + away concerning faith have made shipwreck: + +54:001:020 Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto + Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. + +54:002:001 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, + prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all + men; + +54:002:002 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead + a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. + +54:002:003 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our + Saviour; + +54:002:004 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the + knowledge of the truth. + +54:002:005 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, + the man Christ Jesus; + +54:002:006 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due + time. + +54:002:007 Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak + the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles + in faith and verity. + +54:002:008 I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy + hands, without wrath and doubting. + +54:002:009 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest + apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided + hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; + +54:002:010 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good + works. + +54:002:011 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. + +54:002:012 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over + the man, but to be in silence. + +54:002:013 For Adam was first formed, then Eve. + +54:002:014 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in + the transgression. + +54:002:015 Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they + continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety. + +54:003:001 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, + he desireth a good work. + +54:003:002 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, + vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt + to teach; + +54:003:003 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but + patient, not a brawler, not covetous; + +54:003:004 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in + subjection with all gravity; + +54:003:005 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he + take care of the church of God?) + +54:003:006 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the + condemnation of the devil. + +54:003:007 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; + lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. + +54:003:008 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not + given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; + +54:003:009 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. + +54:003:010 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the + office of a deacon, being found blameless. + +54:003:011 Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, + faithful in all things. + +54:003:012 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their + children and their own houses well. + +54:003:013 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase + to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith + which is in Christ Jesus. + +54:003:014 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee + shortly: + +54:003:015 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest + to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of + the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. + +54:003:016 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God + was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of + angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, + received up into glory. + +54:004:001 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times + some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing + spirits, and doctrines of devils; + +54:004:002 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared + with a hot iron; + +54:004:003 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, + which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of + them which believe and know the truth. + +54:004:004 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, + if it be received with thanksgiving: + +54:004:005 For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. + +54:004:006 If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou + shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the + words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast + attained. + +54:004:007 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself + rather unto godliness. + +54:004:008 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is + profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that + now is, and of that which is to come. + +54:004:009 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. + +54:004:010 For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we + trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, + specially of those that believe. + +54:004:011 These things command and teach. + +54:004:012 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the + believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in + faith, in purity. + +54:004:013 Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to + doctrine. + +54:004:014 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by + prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. + +54:004:015 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that + thy profiting may appear to all. + +54:004:016 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in + them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them + that hear thee. + +54:005:001 Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the + younger men as brethren; + +54:005:002 The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all + purity. + +54:005:003 Honour widows that are widows indeed. + +54:005:004 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn + first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for + that is good and acceptable before God. + +54:005:005 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, + and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. + +54:005:006 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. + +54:005:007 And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless. + +54:005:008 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of + his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an + infidel. + +54:005:009 Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore + years old, having been the wife of one man. + +54:005:010 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up + children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the + saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have + diligently followed every good work. + +54:005:011 But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax + wanton against Christ, they will marry; + +54:005:012 Having damnation, because they have cast off their first + faith. + +54:005:013 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house + to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, + speaking things which they ought not. + +54:005:014 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, + guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak + reproachfully. + +54:005:015 For some are already turned aside after Satan. + +54:005:016 If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them + relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may + relieve them that are widows indeed. + +54:005:017 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double + honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. + +54:005:018 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that + treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his + reward. + +54:005:019 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or + three witnesses. + +54:005:020 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. + +54:005:021 I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the + elect angels, that thou observe these things without + preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. + +54:005:022 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other + men's sins: keep thyself pure. + +54:005:023 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's + sake and thine often infirmities. + +54:005:024 Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; + and some men they follow after. + +54:005:025 Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; + and they that are otherwise cannot be hid. + +54:006:001 Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own + masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his + doctrine be not blasphemed. + +54:006:002 And they that have believing masters, let them not despise + them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, + because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the + benefit. These things teach and exhort. + +54:006:003 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome + words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the + doctrine which is according to godliness; + +54:006:004 He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and + strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil + surmisings, + +54:006:005 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of + the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such + withdraw thyself. + +54:006:006 But godliness with contentment is great gain. + +54:006:007 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we + can carry nothing out. + +54:006:008 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. + +54:006:009 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, + and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in + destruction and perdition. + +54:006:010 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while + some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and + pierced themselves through with many sorrows. + +54:006:011 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after + righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. + +54:006:012 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, + whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good + profession before many witnesses. + +54:006:013 I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all + things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate + witnessed a good confession; + +54:006:014 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukable, + until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: + +54:006:015 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only + Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; + +54:006:016 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man + can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom + be honour and power everlasting. Amen. + +54:006:017 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not + highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living + God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; + +54:006:018 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to + distribute, willing to communicate; + +54:006:019 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against + the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. + +54:006:020 O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding + profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely + so called: + +54:006:021 Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace + be with thee. Amen. + +Book 55 2 Timothy + +55:001:001 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according + to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, + +55:001:002 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, + from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. + +55:001:003 I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure + conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in + my prayers night and day; + +55:001:004 Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that + I may be filled with joy; + +55:001:005 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in + thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy + mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. + +55:001:006 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift + of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. + +55:001:007 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, + and of love, and of a sound mind. + +55:001:008 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, + nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the + afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; + +55:001:009 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not + according to our works, but according to his own purpose and + grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world + began, + +55:001:010 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus + Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and + immortality to light through the gospel: + +55:001:011 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a + teacher of the Gentiles. + +55:001:012 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I + am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am + persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed + unto him against that day. + +55:001:013 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of + me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. + +55:001:014 That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy + Ghost which dwelleth in us. + +55:001:015 This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned + away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. + +55:001:016 The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft + refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: + +55:001:017 But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, + and found me. + +55:001:018 The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in + that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at + Ephesus, thou knowest very well. + +55:002:001 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in + Christ Jesus. + +55:002:002 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many + witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be + able to teach others also. + +55:002:003 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus + Christ. + +55:002:004 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of + this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a + soldier. + +55:002:005 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, + except he strive lawfully. + +55:002:006 The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the + fruits. + +55:002:007 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in + all things. + +55:002:008 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised + from the dead according to my gospel: + +55:002:009 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; + but the word of God is not bound. + +55:002:010 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they + may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with + eternal glory. + +55:002:011 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall + also live with him: + +55:002:012 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he + also will deny us: + +55:002:013 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny + himself. + +55:002:014 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before + the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to + the subverting of the hearers. + +55:002:015 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that + needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. + +55:002:016 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase + unto more ungodliness. + +55:002:017 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus + and Philetus; + +55:002:018 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the + resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some. + +55:002:019 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this + seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one + that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. + +55:002:020 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of + silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and + some to dishonour. + +55:002:021 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a + vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, + and prepared unto every good work. + +55:002:022 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, + charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure + heart. + +55:002:023 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they + do gender strifes. + +55:002:024 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle + unto all men, apt to teach, patient, + +55:002:025 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God + peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of + the truth; + +55:002:026 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the + devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. + +55:003:001 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall + come. + +55:003:002 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, + boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, + unthankful, unholy, + +55:003:003 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, + incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, + +55:003:004 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than + lovers of God; + +55:003:005 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: + from such turn away. + +55:003:006 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead + captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers + lusts, + +55:003:007 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the + truth. + +55:003:008 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also + resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning + the faith. + +55:003:009 But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be + manifest unto all men, as their's also was. + +55:003:010 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, + purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, + +55:003:011 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at + Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of + them all the Lord delivered me. + +55:003:012 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer + persecution. + +55:003:013 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, + deceiving, and being deceived. + +55:003:014 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and + hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; + +55:003:015 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, + which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith + which is in Christ Jesus. + +55:003:016 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is + profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for + instruction in righteousness: + +55:003:017 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto + all good works. + +55:004:001 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, + who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and + his kingdom; + +55:004:002 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, + rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. + +55:004:003 For the time will come when they will not endure sound + doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to + themselves teachers, having itching ears; + +55:004:004 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall + be turned unto fables. + +55:004:005 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work + of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. + +55:004:006 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure + is at hand. + +55:004:007 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have + kept the faith: + +55:004:008 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, + which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that + day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his + appearing. + +55:004:009 Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: + +55:004:010 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, + and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus + unto Dalmatia. + +55:004:011 Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for + he is profitable to me for the ministry. + +55:004:012 And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus. + +55:004:013 The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, + bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments. + +55:004:014 Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward + him according to his works: + +55:004:015 Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our + words. + +55:004:016 At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook + me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge. + +55:004:017 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; + that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all + the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth + of the lion. + +55:004:018 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will + preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for + ever and ever. Amen. + +55:004:019 Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. + +55:004:020 Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum + sick. + +55:004:021 Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, + and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren. + +55:004:022 The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. + Amen. + +Book 56 Titus + +56:001:001 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, + according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging + of the truth which is after godliness; + +56:001:002 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised + before the world began; + +56:001:003 But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, + which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God + our Saviour; + +56:001:004 To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, + and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our + Saviour. + +56:001:005 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set + in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in + every city, as I had appointed thee: + +56:001:006 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful + children not accused of riot or unruly. + +56:001:007 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not + selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not + given to filthy lucre; + +56:001:008 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, + holy, temperate; + +56:001:009 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he + may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince + the gainsayers. + +56:001:010 For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, + specially they of the circumcision: + +56:001:011 Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, + teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake. + +56:001:012 One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The + Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. + +56:001:013 This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they + may be sound in the faith; + +56:001:014 Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, + that turn from the truth. + +56:001:015 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are + defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind + and conscience is defiled. + +56:001:016 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, + being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work + reprobate. + +56:002:001 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: + +56:002:002 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, + in charity, in patience. + +56:002:003 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh + holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers + of good things; + +56:002:004 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their + husbands, to love their children, + +56:002:005 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to + their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. + +56:002:006 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. + +56:002:007 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in + doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, + +56:002:008 Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the + contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of + you. + +56:002:009 Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to + please them well in all things; not answering again; + +56:002:010 Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may + adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things. + +56:002:011 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to + all men, + +56:002:012 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we + should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present + world; + +56:002:013 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of + the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; + +56:002:014 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all + iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous + of good works. + +56:002:015 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. + Let no man despise thee. + +56:003:001 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, + to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, + +56:003:002 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, + shewing all meekness unto all men. + +56:003:003 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, + deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice + and envy, hateful, and hating one another. + +56:003:004 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward + man appeared, + +56:003:005 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but + according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of + regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; + +56:003:006 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our + Saviour; + +56:003:007 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs + according to the hope of eternal life. + +56:003:008 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou + affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might + be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and + profitable unto men. + +56:003:009 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, + and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and + vain. + +56:003:010 A man that is an heretick after the first and second + admonition reject; + +56:003:011 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being + condemned of himself. + +56:003:012 When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent + to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to + winter. + +56:003:013 Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey + diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them. + +56:003:014 And let our's also learn to maintain good works for necessary + uses, that they be not unfruitful. + +56:003:015 All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in + the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. + +Book 57 Philemon + +57:001:001 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, + unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, + +57:001:002 And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, + and to the church in thy house: + +57:001:003 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord + Jesus Christ. + +57:001:004 I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, + +57:001:005 Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord + Jesus, and toward all saints; + +57:001:006 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by + the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in + Christ Jesus. + +57:001:007 For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the + bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother. + +57:001:008 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin + thee that which is convenient, + +57:001:009 Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one + as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ. + +57:001:010 I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my + bonds: + +57:001:011 Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now + profitable to thee and to me: + +57:001:012 Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, + mine own bowels: + +57:001:013 Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might + have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel: + +57:001:014 But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit + should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly. + +57:001:015 For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou + shouldest receive him for ever; + +57:001:016 Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, + specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the + flesh, and in the Lord? + +57:001:017 If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself. + +57:001:018 If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine + account; + +57:001:019 I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: + albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine + own self besides. + +57:001:020 Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my + bowels in the Lord. + +57:001:021 Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing + that thou wilt also do more than I say. + +57:001:022 But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through + your prayers I shall be given unto you. + +57:001:023 There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus; + +57:001:024 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. + +57:001:025 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. + +Book 58 Hebrews + +58:001:001 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time + past unto the fathers by the prophets, + +58:001:002 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he + hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the + worlds; + +58:001:003 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image + of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his + power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the + right hand of the Majesty on high: + +58:001:004 Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by + inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. + +58:001:005 For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my + Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to + him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son? + +58:001:006 And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the + world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him. + +58:001:007 And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and + his ministers a flame of fire. + +58:001:008 But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and + ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy + kingdom. + +58:001:009 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore + God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness + above thy fellows. + +58:001:010 And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of + the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands: + +58:001:011 They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax + old as doth a garment; + +58:001:012 And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be + changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. + +58:001:013 But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my + right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? + +58:001:014 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister + for them who shall be heirs of salvation? + +58:002:001 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things + which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. + +58:002:002 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every + transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of + reward; + +58:002:003 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which + at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed + unto us by them that heard him; + +58:002:004 God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, + and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, + according to his own will? + +58:002:005 For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to + come, whereof we speak. + +58:002:006 But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, + that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man that thou + visitest him? + +58:002:007 Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst + him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of + thy hands: + +58:002:008 Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in + that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that + is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put + under him. + +58:002:009 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels + for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; + that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. + +58:002:010 For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are + all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the + captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. + +58:002:011 For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are + all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them + brethren, + +58:002:012 Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst + of the church will I sing praise unto thee. + +58:002:013 And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and + the children which God hath given me. + +58:002:014 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and + blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that + through death he might destroy him that had the power of + death, that is, the devil; + +58:002:015 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their + lifetime subject to bondage. + +58:002:016 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he + took on him the seed of Abraham. + +58:002:017 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto + his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high + priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for + the sins of the people. + +58:002:018 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able + to succour them that are tempted. + +58:003:001 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, + consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ + Jesus; + +58:003:002 Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was + faithful in all his house. + +58:003:003 For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, + inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour + than the house. + +58:003:004 For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all + things is God. + +58:003:005 And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, + for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after; + +58:003:006 But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if + we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm + unto the end. + +58:003:007 Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his + voice, + +58:003:008 Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of + temptation in the wilderness: + +58:003:009 When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works + forty years. + +58:003:010 Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, They + do alway err in their heart; and they have not known my ways. + +58:003:011 So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.) + +58:003:012 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart + of unbelief, in departing from the living God. + +58:003:013 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest + any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. + +58:003:014 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning + of our confidence stedfast unto the end; + +58:003:015 While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not + your hearts, as in the provocation. + +58:003:016 For some, when they had heard, did provoke: howbeit not all + that came out of Egypt by Moses. + +58:003:017 But with whom was he grieved forty years? was it not with them + that had sinned, whose carcases fell in the wilderness? + +58:003:018 And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, + but to them that believed not? + +58:003:019 So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief. + +58:004:001 Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of + entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short + of it. + +58:004:002 For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but + the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with + faith in them that heard it. + +58:004:003 For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As + I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: + although the works were finished from the foundation of the + world. + +58:004:004 For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this + wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works. + +58:004:005 And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest. + +58:004:006 Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, + and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because + of unbelief: + +58:004:007 Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, + after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear + his voice, harden not your hearts. + +58:004:008 For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward + have spoken of another day. + +58:004:009 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. + +58:004:010 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from + his own works, as God did from his. + +58:004:011 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man + fall after the same example of unbelief. + +58:004:012 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than + any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of + soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a + discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. + +58:004:013 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his + sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of + him with whom we have to do. + +58:004:014 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed + into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our + profession. + +58:004:015 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with + the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted + like as we are, yet without sin. + +58:004:016 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we + may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. + +58:005:001 For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men + in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and + sacrifices for sins: + +58:005:002 Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are + out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with + infirmity. + +58:005:003 And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for + himself, to offer for sins. + +58:005:004 And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is + called of God, as was Aaron. + +58:005:005 So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high + priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day + have I begotten thee. + +58:005:006 As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever + after the order of Melchisedec. + +58:005:007 Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers + and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that + was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he + feared; + +58:005:008 Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things + which he suffered; + +58:005:009 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal + salvation unto all them that obey him; + +58:005:010 Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec. + +58:005:011 Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, + seeing ye are dull of hearing. + +58:005:012 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need + that one teach you again which be the first principles of the + oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and + not of strong meat. + +58:005:013 For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of + righteousness: for he is a babe. + +58:005:014 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even + those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to + discern both good and evil. + +58:006:001 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, + let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation + of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, + +58:006:002 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of + resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. + +58:006:003 And this will we do, if God permit. + +58:006:004 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and + have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of + the Holy Ghost, + +58:006:005 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the + world to come, + +58:006:006 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; + seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and + put him to an open shame. + +58:006:007 For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon + it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is + dressed, receiveth blessing from God: + +58:006:008 But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is + nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned. + +58:006:009 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and + things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. + +58:006:010 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of + love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have + ministered to the saints, and do minister. + +58:006:011 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence + to the full assurance of hope unto the end: + +58:006:012 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through + faith and patience inherit the promises. + +58:006:013 For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear + by no greater, he sware by himself, + +58:006:014 Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I + will multiply thee. + +58:006:015 And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the + promise. + +58:006:016 For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for + confirmation is to them an end of all strife. + +58:006:017 Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of + promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an + oath: + +58:006:018 That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for + God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled + for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: + +58:006:019 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and + stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; + +58:006:020 Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an + high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. + +58:007:001 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high + God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the + kings, and blessed him; + +58:007:002 To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by + interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King + of Salem, which is, King of peace; + +58:007:003 Without father, without mother, without descent, having + neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto + the Son of God; abideth a priest continually. + +58:007:004 Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the + patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils. + +58:007:005 And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the + office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of + the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, + though they come out of the loins of Abraham: + +58:007:006 But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes + of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. + +58:007:007 And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the + better. + +58:007:008 And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth + them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth. + +58:007:009 And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed + tithes in Abraham. + +58:007:010 For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec + met him. + +58:007:011 If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for + under it the people received the law,) what further need was + there that another priest should rise after the order of + Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron? + +58:007:012 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a + change also of the law. + +58:007:013 For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another + tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar. + +58:007:014 For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which + tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood. + +58:007:015 And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude + of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest, + +58:007:016 Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but + after the power of an endless life. + +58:007:017 For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order + of Melchisedec. + +58:007:018 For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going + before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof. + +58:007:019 For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a + better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God. + +58:007:020 And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest: + +58:007:021 (For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an + oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not + repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of + Melchisedec:) + +58:007:022 By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament. + +58:007:023 And they truly were many priests, because they were not + suffered to continue by reason of death: + +58:007:024 But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable + priesthood. + +58:007:025 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that + come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make + intercession for them. + +58:007:026 For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, + undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the + heavens; + +58:007:027 Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up + sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: + for this he did once, when he offered up himself. + +58:007:028 For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but + the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, + who is consecrated for evermore. + +58:008:001 Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We + have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the + throne of the Majesty in the heavens; + +58:008:002 A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which + the Lord pitched, and not man. + +58:008:003 For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and + sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have + somewhat also to offer. + +58:008:004 For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing + that there are priests that offer gifts according to the law: + +58:008:005 Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as + Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the + tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things + according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount. + +58:008:006 But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how + much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was + established upon better promises. + +58:008:007 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no + place have been sought for the second. + +58:008:008 For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, + saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house + of Israel and with the house of Judah: + +58:008:009 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers + in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of + the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, + and I regarded them not, saith the Lord. + +58:008:010 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of + Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws + into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be + to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: + +58:008:011 And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every + man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, + from the least to the greatest. + +58:008:012 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their + sins and their iniquities will I remember no more. + +58:008:013 In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. + Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish + away. + +58:009:001 Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine + service, and a worldly sanctuary. + +58:009:002 For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the + candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called + the sanctuary. + +58:009:003 And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the + Holiest of all; + +58:009:004 Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant + overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot + that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of + the covenant; + +58:009:005 And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of + which we cannot now speak particularly. + +58:009:006 Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went + always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of + God. + +58:009:007 But into the second went the high priest alone once every + year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for + the errors of the people: + +58:009:008 The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest + of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first + tabernacle was yet standing: + +58:009:009 Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were + offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him + that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience; + +58:009:010 Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and + carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of + reformation. + +58:009:011 But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, + by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, + that is to say, not of this building; + +58:009:012 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood + he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained + eternal redemption for us. + +58:009:013 For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an + heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of + the flesh: + +58:009:014 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the + eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your + conscience from dead works to serve the living God? + +58:009:015 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, + that by means of death, for the redemption of the + transgressions that were under the first testament, they which + are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance. + +58:009:016 For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the + death of the testator. + +58:009:017 For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it + is of no strength at all while the testator liveth. + +58:009:018 Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without + blood. + +58:009:019 For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people + according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of + goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled + both the book, and all the people, + +58:009:020 Saying, This is the blood of the testament which God hath + enjoined unto you. + +58:009:021 Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all + the vessels of the ministry. + +58:009:022 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and + without shedding of blood is no remission. + +58:009:023 It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the + heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things + themselves with better sacrifices than these. + +58:009:024 For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with + hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven + itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us: + +58:009:025 Nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest + entereth into the holy place every year with blood of others; + +58:009:026 For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of + the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he + appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. + +58:009:027 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this + the judgment: + +58:009:028 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto + them that look for him shall he appear the second time without + sin unto salvation. + +58:010:001 For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not + the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices + which they offered year by year continually make the comers + thereunto perfect. + +58:010:002 For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because + that the worshippers once purged should have had no more + conscience of sins. + +58:010:003 But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance again made of + sins every year. + +58:010:004 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats + should take away sins. + +58:010:005 Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice + and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared + me: + +58:010:006 In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no + pleasure. + +58:010:007 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is + written of me,) to do thy will, O God. + +58:010:008 Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings + and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure + therein; which are offered by the law; + +58:010:009 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away + the first, that he may establish the second. + +58:010:010 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of + the body of Jesus Christ once for all. + +58:010:011 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering + oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away + sins: + +58:010:012 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for + ever, sat down on the right hand of God; + +58:010:013 From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his + footstool. + +58:010:014 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are + sanctified. + +58:010:015 Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that + he had said before, + +58:010:016 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those + days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, + and in their minds will I write them; + +58:010:017 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. + +58:010:018 Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for + sin. + +58:010:019 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest + by the blood of Jesus, + +58:010:020 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, + through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; + +58:010:021 And having an high priest over the house of God; + +58:010:022 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, + having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our + bodies washed with pure water. + +58:010:023 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; + (for he is faithful that promised;) + +58:010:024 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to + good works: + +58:010:025 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the + manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the + more, as ye see the day approaching. + +58:010:026 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the + knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for + sins, + +58:010:027 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery + indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. + +58:010:028 He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or + three witnesses: + +58:010:029 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought + worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath + counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was + sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the + Spirit of grace? + +58:010:030 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I + will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall + judge his people. + +58:010:031 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living + God. + +58:010:032 But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye + were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions; + +58:010:033 Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches + and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of + them that were so used. + +58:010:034 For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the + spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in + heaven a better and an enduring substance. + +58:010:035 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great + recompence of reward. + +58:010:036 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the + will of God, ye might receive the promise. + +58:010:037 For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and + will not tarry. + +58:010:038 Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my + soul shall have no pleasure in him. + +58:010:039 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of + them that believe to the saving of the soul. + +58:011:001 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence + of things not seen. + +58:011:002 For by it the elders obtained a good report. + +58:011:003 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the + word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of + things which do appear. + +58:011:004 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than + Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God + testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh. + +58:011:005 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; + and was not found, because God had translated him: for before + his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. + +58:011:006 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that + cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a + rewarder of them that diligently seek him. + +58:011:007 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, + moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; + by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the + righteousness which is by faith. + +58:011:008 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place + which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and + he went out, not knowing whither he went. + +58:011:009 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange + country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the + heirs with him of the same promise: + +58:011:010 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder + and maker is God. + +58:011:011 Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive + seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, + because she judged him faithful who had promised. + +58:011:012 Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, + so many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand + which is by the sea shore innumerable. + +58:011:013 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but + having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and + embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and + pilgrims on the earth. + +58:011:014 For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a + country. + +58:011:015 And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from + whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have + returned. + +58:011:016 But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: + wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he + hath prepared for them a city. + +58:011:017 By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he + that had received the promises offered up his only begotten + son, + +58:011:018 Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called: + +58:011:019 Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the + dead; from whence also he received him in a figure. + +58:011:020 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to + come. + +58:011:021 By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of + Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff. + +58:011:022 By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing + of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his + bones. + +58:011:023 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his + parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were + not afraid of the king's commandment. + +58:011:024 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be + called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; + +58:011:025 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, + than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; + +58:011:026 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the + treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of + the reward. + +58:011:027 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: + for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible. + +58:011:028 Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of + blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them. + +58:011:029 By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which + the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned. + +58:011:030 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were + compassed about seven days. + +58:011:031 By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed + not, when she had received the spies with peace. + +58:011:032 And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell + of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of + David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: + +58:011:033 Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, + obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions. + +58:011:034 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, + out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, + turned to flight the armies of the aliens. + +58:011:035 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others + were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might + obtain a better resurrection: + +58:011:036 And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, + moreover of bonds and imprisonment: + +58:011:037 They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were + slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and + goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented; + +58:011:038 (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, + and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. + +58:011:039 And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, + received not the promise: + +58:011:040 God having provided some better thing for us, that they + without us should not be made perfect. + +58:012:001 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a + cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin + which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience + the race that is set before us, + +58:012:002 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who + for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, + despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the + throne of God. + +58:012:003 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners + against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. + +58:012:004 Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. + +58:012:005 And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you + as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of + the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: + +58:012:006 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every + son whom he receiveth. + +58:012:007 If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; + for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? + +58:012:008 But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, + then are ye bastards, and not sons. + +58:012:009 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected + us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in + subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? + +58:012:010 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own + pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of + his holiness. + +58:012:011 Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but + grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable + fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. + +58:012:012 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble + knees; + +58:012:013 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame + be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. + +58:012:014 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man + shall see the Lord: + +58:012:015 Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest + any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby + many be defiled; + +58:012:016 Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who + for one morsel of meat sold his birthright. + +58:012:017 For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited + the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of + repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears. + +58:012:018 For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and + that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and + tempest, + +58:012:019 And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which + voice they that heard intreated that the word should not be + spoken to them any more: + +58:012:020 (For they could not endure that which was commanded, And if so + much as a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or + thrust through with a dart: + +58:012:021 And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly + fear and quake:) + +58:012:022 But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the + living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable + company of angels, + +58:012:023 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are + written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the + spirits of just men made perfect, + +58:012:024 And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the + blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of + Abel. + +58:012:025 See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped + not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not + we escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven: + +58:012:026 Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath promised, + saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also + heaven. + +58:012:027 And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those + things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those + things which cannot be shaken may remain. + +58:012:028 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us + have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence + and godly fear: + +58:012:029 For our God is a consuming fire. + +58:013:001 Let brotherly love continue. + +58:013:002 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have + entertained angels unawares. + +58:013:003 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them + which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. + +58:013:004 Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but + whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. + +58:013:005 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content + with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never + leave thee, nor forsake thee. + +58:013:006 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will + not fear what man shall do unto me. + +58:013:007 Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken + unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the + end of their conversation. + +58:013:008 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. + +58:013:009 Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it + is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not + with meats, which have not profited them that have been + occupied therein. + +58:013:010 We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which + serve the tabernacle. + +58:013:011 For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into + the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without + the camp. + +58:013:012 Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with + his own blood, suffered without the gate. + +58:013:013 Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing + his reproach. + +58:013:014 For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. + +58:013:015 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God + continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to + his name. + +58:013:016 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such + sacrifices God is well pleased. + +58:013:017 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: + for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, + that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is + unprofitable for you. + +58:013:018 Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all + things willing to live honestly. + +58:013:019 But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be + restored to you the sooner. + +58:013:020 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our + Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the + blood of the everlasting covenant, + +58:013:021 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in + you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus + Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. + +58:013:022 And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: + for I have written a letter unto you in few words. + +58:013:023 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, + if he come shortly, I will see you. + +58:013:024 Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the + saints. They of Italy salute you. + +58:013:025 Grace be with you all. Amen. + +Book 59 James + +59:001:001 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the + twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. + +59:001:002 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers + temptations; + +59:001:003 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. + +59:001:004 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect + and entire, wanting nothing. + +59:001:005 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to + all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given + him. + +59:001:006 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that + wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and + tossed. + +59:001:007 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of + the Lord. + +59:001:008 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. + +59:001:009 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: + +59:001:010 But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of + the grass he shall pass away. + +59:001:011 For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it + withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the + grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich + man fade away in his ways. + +59:001:012 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is + tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath + promised to them that love him. + +59:001:013 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for + God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: + +59:001:014 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own + lust, and enticed. + +59:001:015 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, + when it is finished, bringeth forth death. + +59:001:016 Do not err, my beloved brethren. + +59:001:017 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and + cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no + variableness, neither shadow of turning. + +59:001:018 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we + should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. + +59:001:019 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to + hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: + +59:001:020 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. + +59:001:021 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of + naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, + which is able to save your souls. + +59:001:022 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving + your own selves. + +59:001:023 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like + unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: + +59:001:024 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway + forgetteth what manner of man he was. + +59:001:025 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and + continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a + doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. + +59:001:026 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not + his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion + is vain. + +59:001:027 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, + To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to + keep himself unspotted from the world. + +59:002:001 My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the + Lord of glory, with respect of persons. + +59:002:002 For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, + in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile + raiment; + +59:002:003 And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and + say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the + poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: + +59:002:004 Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges + of evil thoughts? + +59:002:005 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of + this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he + hath promised to them that love him? + +59:002:006 But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, + and draw you before the judgment seats? + +59:002:007 Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are + called? + +59:002:008 If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou + shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well: + +59:002:009 But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are + convinced of the law as transgressors. + +59:002:010 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one + point, he is guilty of all. + +59:002:011 For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not + kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou + art become a transgressor of the law. + +59:002:012 So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the + law of liberty. + +59:002:013 For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no + mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. + +59:002:014 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath + faith, and have not works? can faith save him? + +59:002:015 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, + +59:002:016 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed + and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things + which are needful to the body; what doth it profit? + +59:002:017 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. + +59:002:018 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me + thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by + my works. + +59:002:019 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the + devils also believe, and tremble. + +59:002:020 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is + dead? + +59:002:021 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had + offered Isaac his son upon the altar? + +59:002:022 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was + faith made perfect? + +59:002:023 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed + God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was + called the Friend of God. + +59:002:024 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by + faith only. + +59:002:025 Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, + when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out + another way? + +59:002:026 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without + works is dead also. + +59:003:001 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall + receive the greater condemnation. + +59:003:002 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in + word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the + whole body. + +59:003:003 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey + us; and we turn about their whole body. + +59:003:004 Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are + driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very + small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth. + +59:003:005 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great + things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! + +59:003:006 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the + tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and + setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of + hell. + +59:003:007 For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and + of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of + mankind: + +59:003:008 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of + deadly poison. + +59:003:009 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse + we men, which are made after the similitude of God. + +59:003:010 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My + brethren, these things ought not so to be. + +59:003:011 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and + bitter? + +59:003:012 Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a + vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and + fresh. + +59:003:013 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him + shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of + wisdom. + +59:003:014 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory + not, and lie not against the truth. + +59:003:015 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, + sensual, devilish. + +59:003:016 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every + evil work. + +59:003:017 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then + peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and + good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. + +59:003:018 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that + make peace. + +59:004:001 From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not + hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? + +59:004:002 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot + obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. + +59:004:003 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may + consume it upon your lusts. + +59:004:004 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the + friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever + therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. + +59:004:005 Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that + dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? + +59:004:006 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth + the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. + +59:004:007 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he + will flee from you. + +59:004:008 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your + hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. + +59:004:009 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned + to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. + +59:004:010 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift + you up. + +59:004:011 Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil + of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the + law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art + not a doer of the law, but a judge. + +59:004:012 There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who + art thou that judgest another? + +59:004:013 Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into + such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and + get gain: + +59:004:014 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is + your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little + time, and then vanisheth away. + +59:004:015 For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and + do this, or that. + +59:004:016 But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is + evil. + +59:004:017 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to + him it is sin. + +59:005:001 Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that + shall come upon you. + +59:005:002 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten. + +59:005:003 Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall + be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were + fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days. + +59:005:004 Behold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your + fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the + cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of + the Lord of sabaoth. + +59:005:005 Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton; ye + have nourished your hearts, as in a day of slaughter. + +59:005:006 Ye have condemned and killed the just; and he doth not resist + you. + +59:005:007 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. + Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the + earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the + early and latter rain. + +59:005:008 Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of + the Lord draweth nigh. + +59:005:009 Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be + condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door. + +59:005:010 Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name + of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of + patience. + +59:005:011 Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the + patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the + Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy. + +59:005:012 But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by + heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but + let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into + condemnation. + +59:005:013 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let + him sing psalms. + +59:005:014 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the + church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in + the name of the Lord: + +59:005:015 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord + shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall + be forgiven him. + +59:005:016 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, + that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a + righteous man availeth much. + +59:005:017 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he + prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on + the earth by the space of three years and six months. + +59:005:018 And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth + brought forth her fruit. + +59:005:019 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert + him; + +59:005:020 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the + error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide + a multitude of sins. + +Book 60 1 Peter + +60:001:001 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered + throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, + +60:001:002 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, + through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and + sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and + peace, be multiplied. + +60:001:003 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which + according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a + lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, + +60:001:004 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that + fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, + +60:001:005 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation + ready to be revealed in the last time. + +60:001:006 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need + be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: + +60:001:007 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of + gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be + found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of + Jesus Christ: + +60:001:008 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him + not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full + of glory: + +60:001:009 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your + souls. + +60:001:010 Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched + diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto + you: + +60:001:011 Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ + which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand + the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. + +60:001:012 Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto + us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto + you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the + Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels + desire to look into. + +60:001:013 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope + to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the + revelation of Jesus Christ; + +60:001:014 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to + the former lusts in your ignorance: + +60:001:015 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all + manner of conversation; + +60:001:016 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. + +60:001:017 And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons + judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your + sojourning here in fear: + +60:001:018 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with + corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain + conversation received by tradition from your fathers; + +60:001:019 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without + blemish and without spot: + +60:001:020 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the + world, but was manifest in these last times for you, + +60:001:021 Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the + dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in + God. + +60:001:022 Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth + through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see + that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently: + +60:001:023 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of + incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth + for ever. + +60:001:024 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the + flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof + falleth away: + +60:001:025 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the + word which by the gospel is preached unto you. + +60:002:001 Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and + hypocrisies, and envies, all evil speakings, + +60:002:002 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye + may grow thereby: + +60:002:003 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. + +60:002:004 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of + men, but chosen of God, and precious, + +60:002:005 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an + holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable + to God by Jesus Christ. + +60:002:006 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay + in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that + believeth on him shall not be confounded. + +60:002:007 Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them + which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, + the same is made the head of the corner, + +60:002:008 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them + which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also + they were appointed. + +60:002:009 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy + nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the + praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his + marvellous light; + +60:002:010 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people + of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained + mercy. + +60:002:011 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, + abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; + +60:002:012 Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, + whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your + good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of + visitation. + +60:002:013 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's + sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; + +60:002:014 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the + punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do + well. + +60:002:015 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to + silence the ignorance of foolish men: + +60:002:016 As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of + maliciousness, but as the servants of God. + +60:002:017 Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the + king. + +60:002:018 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only + to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. + +60:002:019 For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God + endure grief, suffering wrongfully. + +60:002:020 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, + ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and + suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with + God. + +60:002:021 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered + for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his + steps: + +60:002:022 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: + +60:002:023 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, + he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth + righteously: + +60:002:024 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, + that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: + by whose stripes ye were healed. + +60:002:025 For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto + the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. + +60:003:001 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; + that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word + be won by the conversation of the wives; + +60:003:002 While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. + +60:003:003 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting + the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; + +60:003:004 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is + not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, + which is in the sight of God of great price. + +60:003:005 For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who + trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto + their own husbands: + +60:003:006 Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters + ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any + amazement. + +60:003:007 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, + giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as + being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers + be not hindered. + +60:003:008 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of + another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: + +60:003:009 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but + contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, + that ye should inherit a blessing. + +60:003:010 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain + his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: + +60:003:011 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and + ensue it. + +60:003:012 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears + are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is + against them that do evil. + +60:003:013 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that + which is good? + +60:003:014 But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: + and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; + +60:003:015 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always + to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the + hope that is in you with meekness and fear: + +60:003:016 Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of + you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse + your good conversation in Christ. + +60:003:017 For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for + well doing, than for evil doing. + +60:003:018 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the + unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in + the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: + +60:003:019 By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; + +60:003:020 Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering + of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a + preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by + water. + +60:003:021 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us + (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the + answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection + of Jesus Christ: + +60:003:022 Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; + angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him. + +60:004:001 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, + arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath + suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; + +60:004:002 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the + flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. + +60:004:003 For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought + the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, + lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable + idolatries: + +60:004:004 Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the + same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: + +60:004:005 Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick + and the dead. + +60:004:006 For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that + are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the + flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. + +60:004:007 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, + and watch unto prayer. + +60:004:008 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: + for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. + +60:004:009 Use hospitality one to another without grudging. + +60:004:010 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same + one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. + +60:004:011 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any + man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God + giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus + Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. + Amen. + +60:004:012 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which + is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: + +60:004:013 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's + sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be + glad also with exceeding joy. + +60:004:014 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for + the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part + he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. + +60:004:015 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as + an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. + +60:004:016 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; + but let him glorify God on this behalf. + +60:004:017 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of + God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of + them that obey not the gospel of God? + +60:004:018 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the + ungodly and the sinner appear? + +60:004:019 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God + commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as + unto a faithful Creator. + +60:005:001 The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, + and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker + of the glory that shall be revealed: + +60:005:002 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight + thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy + lucre, but of a ready mind; + +60:005:003 Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being + ensamples to the flock. + +60:005:004 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a + crown of glory that fadeth not away. + +60:005:005 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, + all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with + humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the + humble. + +60:005:006 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that + he may exalt you in due time: + +60:005:007 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. + +60:005:008 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a + roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: + +60:005:009 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same + afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the + world. + +60:005:010 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal + glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, + make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. + +60:005:011 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. + +60:005:012 By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have + written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the + true grace of God wherein ye stand. + +60:005:013 The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, + saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son. + +60:005:014 Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you + all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen. + +Book 61 2 Peter + +61:001:001 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them + that have obtained like precious faith with us through the + righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: + +61:001:002 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge + of God, and of Jesus our Lord, + +61:001:003 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things + that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of + him that hath called us to glory and virtue: + +61:001:004 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious + promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine + nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world + through lust. + +61:001:005 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith + virtue; and to virtue knowledge; + +61:001:006 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and + to patience godliness; + +61:001:007 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness + charity. + +61:001:008 For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that + ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of + our Lord Jesus Christ. + +61:001:009 But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar + off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. + +61:001:010 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your + calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall + never fall: + +61:001:011 For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly + into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus + Christ. + +61:001:012 Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in + remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be + established in the present truth. + +61:001:013 Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to + stir you up by putting you in remembrance; + +61:001:014 Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even + as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me. + +61:001:015 Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease + to have these things always in remembrance. + +61:001:016 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we + made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus + Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. + +61:001:017 For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when + there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This + is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. + +61:001:018 And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were + with him in the holy mount. + +61:001:019 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do + well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark + place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your + hearts: + +61:001:020 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of + any private interpretation. + +61:001:021 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but + holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. + +61:002:001 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as + there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall + bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought + them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. + +61:002:002 And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom + the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. + +61:002:003 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make + merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time + lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not. + +61:002:004 For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them + down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to + be reserved unto judgment; + +61:002:005 And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth + person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood + upon the world of the ungodly; + +61:002:006 And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes + condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto + those that after should live ungodly; + +61:002:007 And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of + the wicked: + +61:002:008 (For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and + hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their + unlawful deeds;) + +61:002:009 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, + and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be + punished: + +61:002:010 But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of + uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, + selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities. + +61:002:011 Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring + not railing accusation against them before the Lord. + +61:002:012 But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and + destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; + and shall utterly perish in their own corruption; + +61:002:013 And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that + count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and + blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while + they feast with you; + +61:002:014 Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; + beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with + covetous practices; cursed children: + +61:002:015 Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, + following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the + wages of unrighteousness; + +61:002:016 But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with + man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet. + +61:002:017 These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a + tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever. + +61:002:018 For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they + allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much + wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live + in error. + +61:002:019 While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the + servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the + same is he brought in bondage. + +61:002:020 For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world + through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, + they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end + is worse with them than the beginning. + +61:002:021 For it had been better for them not to have known the way of + righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from + the holy commandment delivered unto them. + +61:002:022 But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, + The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was + washed to her wallowing in the mire. + +61:003:001 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both + which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: + +61:003:002 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before + by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the + apostles of the Lord and Saviour: + +61:003:003 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days + scoffers, walking after their own lusts, + +61:003:004 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the + fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the + beginning of the creation. + +61:003:005 For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of + God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the + water and in the water: + +61:003:006 Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, + perished: + +61:003:007 But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word + are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of + judgment and perdition of ungodly men. + +61:003:008 But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day + is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as + one day. + +61:003:009 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men + count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing + that any should perish, but that all should come to + repentance. + +61:003:010 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in + the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and + the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and + the works that are therein shall be burned up. + +61:003:011 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what + manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and + godliness, + +61:003:012 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, + wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the + elements shall melt with fervent heat? + +61:003:013 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new + heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. + +61:003:014 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be + diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, + and blameless. + +61:003:015 And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; + even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom + given unto him hath written unto you; + +61:003:016 As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; + in which are some things hard to be understood, which they + that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the + other scriptures, unto their own destruction. + +61:003:017 Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, + beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the + wicked, fall from your own stedfastness. + +61:003:018 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and + Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. + Amen. + +Book 62 1 John + +62:001:001 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which + we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our + hands have handled, of the Word of life; + +62:001:002 (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear + witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with + the Father, and was manifested unto us;) + +62:001:003 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye + also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is + with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. + +62:001:004 And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full. + +62:001:005 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and + declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness + at all. + +62:001:006 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in + darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: + +62:001:007 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have + fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his + Son cleanseth us from all sin. + +62:001:008 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the + truth is not in us. + +62:001:009 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us + our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. + +62:001:010 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his + word is not in us. + +62:002:001 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin + not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, + Jesus Christ the righteous: + +62:002:002 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for our's + only, but also for the sins of the whole world. + +62:002:003 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his + commandments. + +62:002:004 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, + is a liar, and the truth is not in him. + +62:002:005 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God + perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. + +62:002:006 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, + even as he walked. + +62:002:007 Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old + commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old + commandment is the word which ye have heard from the + beginning. + +62:002:008 Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true + in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true + light now shineth. + +62:002:009 He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is + in darkness even until now. + +62:002:010 He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is + none occasion of stumbling in him. + +62:002:011 But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in + darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that + darkness hath blinded his eyes. + +62:002:012 I write unto you, little children, because your sins are + forgiven you for his name's sake. + +62:002:013 I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is + from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye + have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little + children, because ye have known the Father. + +62:002:014 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him + that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young + men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in + you, and ye have overcome the wicked one. + +62:002:015 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. + If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in + him. + +62:002:016 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the + lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, + but is of the world. + +62:002:017 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that + doeth the will of God abideth for ever. + +62:002:018 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard + that antichrist shall come, even now are there many + antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. + +62:002:019 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they + had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: + but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they + were not all of us. + +62:002:020 But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all + things. + +62:002:021 I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but + because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. + +62:002:022 Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He + is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son. + +62:002:023 Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: he + that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also. + +62:002:024 Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the + beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning + shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in + the Father. + +62:002:025 And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal + life. + +62:002:026 These things have I written unto you concerning them that + seduce you. + +62:002:027 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in + you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same + anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no + lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. + +62:002:028 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall + appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him + at his coming. + +62:002:029 If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that + doeth righteousness is born of him. + +62:003:001 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, + that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world + knoweth us not, because it knew him not. + +62:003:002 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet + appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall + appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. + +62:003:003 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, + even as he is pure. + +62:003:004 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin + is the transgression of the law. + +62:003:005 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and + in him is no sin. + +62:003:006 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath + not seen him, neither known him. + +62:003:007 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth + righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. + +62:003:008 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth + from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was + manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. + +62:003:009 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed + remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of + God. + +62:003:010 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of + the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, + neither he that loveth not his brother. + +62:003:011 For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that + we should love one another. + +62:003:012 Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. + And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, + and his brother's righteous. + +62:003:013 Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. + +62:003:014 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we + love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in + death. + +62:003:015 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that + no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. + +62:003:016 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his + life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the + brethren. + +62:003:017 But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have + need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how + dwelleth the love of God in him? + +62:003:018 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in + tongue; but in deed and in truth. + +62:003:019 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure + our hearts before him. + +62:003:020 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, + and knoweth all things. + +62:003:021 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence + toward God. + +62:003:022 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his + commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his + sight. + +62:003:023 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the + name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave + us commandment. + +62:003:024 And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he + in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the + Spirit which he hath given us. + +62:004:001 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether + they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into + the world. + +62:004:002 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth + that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: + +62:004:003 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come + in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of + antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and + even now already is it in the world. + +62:004:004 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: + because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the + world. + +62:004:005 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and + the world heareth them. + +62:004:006 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not + of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and + the spirit of error. + +62:004:007 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and + every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. + +62:004:008 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. + +62:004:009 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that + God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might + live through him. + +62:004:010 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, + and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. + +62:004:011 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one + another. + +62:004:012 No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God + dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us. + +62:004:013 Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he + hath given us of his Spirit. + +62:004:014 And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son + to be the Saviour of the world. + +62:004:015 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God + dwelleth in him, and he in God. + +62:004:016 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. + God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and + God in him. + +62:004:017 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in + the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this + world. + +62:004:018 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: + because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect + in love. + +62:004:019 We love him, because he first loved us. + +62:004:020 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a + liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, + how can he love God whom he hath not seen? + +62:004:021 And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God + love his brother also. + +62:005:001 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: + and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that + is begotten of him. + +62:005:002 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love + God, and keep his commandments. + +62:005:003 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: + and his commandments are not grievous. + +62:005:004 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this + is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. + +62:005:005 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth + that Jesus is the Son of God? + +62:005:006 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; + not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the + Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth. + +62:005:007 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, + the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. + +62:005:008 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, + and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. + +62:005:009 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is + greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath + testified of his Son. + +62:005:010 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in + himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; + because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. + +62:005:011 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal + life, and this life is in his Son. + +62:005:012 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son + of God hath not life. + +62:005:013 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name + of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, + and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. + +62:005:014 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we + ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: + +62:005:015 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know + that we have the petitions that we desired of him. + +62:005:016 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, + he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not + unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he + shall pray for it. + +62:005:017 All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death. + +62:005:018 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that + is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one + toucheth him not. + +62:005:019 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in + wickedness. + +62:005:020 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an + understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are + in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the + true God, and eternal life. + +62:005:021 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen. + +Book 63 2 John + +63:001:001 The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in + the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known + the truth; + +63:001:002 For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with + us for ever. + +63:001:003 Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and + from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth + and love. + +63:001:004 I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in + truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father. + +63:001:005 And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new + commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the + beginning, that we love one another. + +63:001:006 And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is + the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye + should walk in it. + +63:001:007 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not + that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and + an antichrist. + +63:001:008 Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we + have wrought, but that we receive a full reward. + +63:001:009 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of + Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of + Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. + +63:001:010 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, + receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: + +63:001:011 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil + deeds. + +63:001:012 Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with + paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to + face, that our joy may be full. + +63:001:013 The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen. + +Book 64 3 John + +64:001:001 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the + truth. + +64:001:002 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and + be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. + +64:001:003 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified + of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the + truth. + +64:001:004 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in + truth. + +64:001:005 Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the + brethren, and to strangers; + +64:001:006 Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: + whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly + sort, thou shalt do well: + +64:001:007 Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking + nothing of the Gentiles. + +64:001:008 We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be + fellowhelpers to the truth. + +64:001:009 I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have + the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. + +64:001:010 Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he + doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not + content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the + brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out + of the church. + +64:001:011 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is + good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil + hath not seen God. + +64:001:012 Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth + itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our + record is true. + +64:001:013 I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen + write unto thee: + +64:001:014 But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face + to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the + friends by name. + +Book 65 Jude + +65:001:001 Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to + them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in + Jesus Christ, and called: + +65:001:002 Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied. + +65:001:003 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the + common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and + exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith + which was once delivered unto the saints. + +65:001:004 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before + of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the + grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only + Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ. + +65:001:005 I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew + this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the + land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not. + +65:001:006 And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left + their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains + under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. + +65:001:007 Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like + manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after + strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the + vengeance of eternal fire. + +65:001:008 Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise + dominion, and speak evil of dignities. + +65:001:009 Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he + disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him + a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee. + +65:001:010 But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but + what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things + they corrupt themselves. + +65:001:011 Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran + greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in + the gainsaying of Core. + +65:001:012 These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast + with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are + without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit + withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots; + +65:001:013 Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; + wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness + for ever. + +65:001:014 And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, + saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his + saints, + +65:001:015 To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are + ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have + ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which + ungodly sinners have spoken against him. + +65:001:016 These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own + lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having + men's persons in admiration because of advantage. + +65:001:017 But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before + of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; + +65:001:018 How that they told you there should be mockers in the last + time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. + +65:001:019 These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the + Spirit. + +65:001:020 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy + faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, + +65:001:021 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of + our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. + +65:001:022 And of some have compassion, making a difference: + +65:001:023 And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; + hating even the garment spotted by the flesh. + +65:001:024 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to + present you faultless before the presence of his glory with + exceeding joy, + +65:001:025 To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, + dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. + +Book 66 Revelation + +66:001:001 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to + shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; + and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant + John: + +66:001:002 Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of + Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw. + +66:001:003 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of + this prophecy, and keep those things which are written + therein: for the time is at hand. + +66:001:004 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto + you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is + to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his + throne; + +66:001:005 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the + first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the + earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in + his own blood, + +66:001:006 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to + him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. + +66:001:007 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, + and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth + shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen. + +66:001:008 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the + Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the + Almighty. + +66:001:009 I John, who also am your brother, and companion in + tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, + was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, + and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. + +66:001:010 I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a + great voice, as of a trumpet, + +66:001:011 Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, + What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven + churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and + unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto + Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea. + +66:001:012 And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being + turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks; + +66:001:013 And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the + Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt + about the paps with a golden girdle. + +66:001:014 His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; + and his eyes were as a flame of fire; + +66:001:015 And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a + furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters. + +66:001:016 And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth + went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the + sun shineth in his strength. + +66:001:017 And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid + his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the + first and the last: + +66:001:018 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for + evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. + +66:001:019 Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which + are, and the things which shall be hereafter; + +66:001:020 The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right + hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are + the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks + which thou sawest are the seven churches. + +66:002:001 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things + saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who + walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; + +66:002:002 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how + thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried + them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found + them liars: + +66:002:003 And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast + laboured, and hast not fainted. + +66:002:004 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast + left thy first love. + +66:002:005 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, + and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, + and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou + repent. + +66:002:006 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the + Nicolaitanes, which I also hate. + +66:002:007 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto + the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the + tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. + +66:002:008 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things + saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; + +66:002:009 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art + rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are + Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. + +66:002:010 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the + devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be + tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou + faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. + +66:002:011 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto + the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the + second death. + +66:002:012 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things + saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; + +66:002:013 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's + seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my + faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful + martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. + +66:002:014 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there + them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to + cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat + things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. + +66:002:015 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the + Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate. + +66:002:016 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight + against them with the sword of my mouth. + +66:002:017 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto + the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the + hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the + stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that + receiveth it. + +66:002:018 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These + things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a + flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; + +66:002:019 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy + patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the + first. + +66:002:020 Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou + sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a + prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit + fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols. + +66:002:021 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she + repented not. + +66:002:022 Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit + adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent + of their deeds. + +66:002:023 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches + shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: + and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. + +66:002:024 But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as + have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of + Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden. + +66:002:025 But that which ye have already hold fast till I come. + +66:002:026 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to + him will I give power over the nations: + +66:002:027 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a + potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of + my Father. + +66:002:028 And I will give him the morning star. + +66:002:029 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto + the churches. + +66:003:001 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things + saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven + stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou + livest, and art dead. + +66:003:002 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are + ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before + God. + +66:003:003 Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold + fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will + come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I + will come upon thee. + +66:003:004 Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled + their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they + are worthy. + +66:003:005 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white + raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of + life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before + his angels. + +66:003:006 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto + the churches. + +66:003:007 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These + things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath + the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and + shutteth, and no man openeth; + +66:003:008 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, + and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and + hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. + +66:003:009 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say + they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make + them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I + have loved thee. + +66:003:010 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will + keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon + all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. + +66:003:011 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that + no man take thy crown. + +66:003:012 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my + God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him + the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which + is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: + and I will write upon him my new name. + +66:003:013 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto + the churches. + +66:003:014 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; + These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, + the beginning of the creation of God; + +66:003:015 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would + thou wert cold or hot. + +66:003:016 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I + will spue thee out of my mouth. + +66:003:017 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and + have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, + and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: + +66:003:018 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou + mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be + clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; + and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. + +66:003:019 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, + and repent. + +66:003:020 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my + voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup + with him, and he with me. + +66:003:021 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my + throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my + Father in his throne. + +66:003:022 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto + the churches. + +66:004:001 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: + and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet + talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew + thee things which must be hereafter. + +66:004:002 And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was + set in heaven, and one sat on the throne. + +66:004:003 And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine + stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in + sight like unto an emerald. + +66:004:004 And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and + upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed + in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold. + +66:004:005 And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and + voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the + throne, which are the seven Spirits of God. + +66:004:006 And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto + crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the + throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind. + +66:004:007 And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like + a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the + fourth beast was like a flying eagle. + +66:004:008 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and + they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and + night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, LORD God Almighty, which was, + and is, and is to come. + +66:004:009 And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him + that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever, + +66:004:010 The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on + the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and + cast their crowns before the throne, saying, + +66:004:011 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and + power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure + they are and were created. + +66:005:001 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a + book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven + seals. + +66:005:002 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is + worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? + +66:005:003 And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, + was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. + +66:005:004 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and + to read the book, neither to look thereon. + +66:005:005 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the + Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed + to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof. + +66:005:006 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the + four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as + it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which + are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. + +66:005:007 And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him + that sat upon the throne. + +66:005:008 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and + twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of + them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the + prayers of saints. + +66:005:009 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the + book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and + hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and + tongue, and people, and nation; + +66:005:010 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall + reign on the earth. + +66:005:011 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about + the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of + them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of + thousands; + +66:005:012 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to + receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and + honour, and glory, and blessing. + +66:005:013 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and + under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are + in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and + power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the + Lamb for ever and ever. + +66:005:014 And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders + fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever. + +66:006:001 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, + as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts + saying, Come and see. + +66:006:002 And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him + had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth + conquering, and to conquer. + +66:006:003 And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second + beast say, Come and see. + +66:006:004 And there went out another horse that was red: and power was + given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, + and that they should kill one another: and there was given + unto him a great sword. + +66:006:005 And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast + say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he + that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand. + +66:006:006 And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A + measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for + a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine. + +66:006:007 And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of + the fourth beast say, Come and see. + +66:006:008 And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat + on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was + given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill + with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the + beasts of the earth. + +66:006:009 And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar + the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for + the testimony which they held: + +66:006:010 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, + holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on + them that dwell on the earth? + +66:006:011 And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was + said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, + until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that + should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled. + +66:006:012 And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there + was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth + of hair, and the moon became as blood; + +66:006:013 And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig + tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty + wind. + +66:006:014 And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled + together; and every mountain and island were moved out of + their places. + +66:006:015 And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich + men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every + bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in + the rocks of the mountains; + +66:006:016 And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us + from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the + wrath of the Lamb: + +66:006:017 For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able + to stand? + +66:007:001 And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four + corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, + that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, + nor on any tree. + +66:007:002 And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the + seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the + four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the + sea, + +66:007:003 Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, + till we have sealed the servants of our God in their + foreheads. + +66:007:004 And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there + were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the + tribes of the children of Israel. + +66:007:005 Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe + of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad + were sealed twelve thousand. + +66:007:006 Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe + of Nephthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of + Manasses were sealed twelve thousand. + +66:007:007 Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the + tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of + Issachar were sealed twelve thousand. + +66:007:008 Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the + tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of + Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand. + +66:007:009 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man + could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and + tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed + with white robes, and palms in their hands; + +66:007:010 And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God + which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. + +66:007:011 And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the + elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on + their faces, and worshipped God, + +66:007:012 Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and + thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our + God for ever and ever. Amen. + +66:007:013 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these + which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? + +66:007:014 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, + These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have + washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the + Lamb. + +66:007:015 Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day + and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne + shall dwell among them. + +66:007:016 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither + shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. + +66:007:017 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed + them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and + God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. + +66:008:001 And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in + heaven about the space of half an hour. + +66:008:002 And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them + were given seven trumpets. + +66:008:003 And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden + censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he + should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden + altar which was before the throne. + +66:008:004 And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of + the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand. + +66:008:005 And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the + altar, and cast it into the earth: and there were voices, and + thunderings, and lightnings, and an earthquake. + +66:008:006 And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared + themselves to sound. + +66:008:007 The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire + mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the + third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was + burnt up. + +66:008:008 And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain + burning with fire was cast into the sea: and the third part of + the sea became blood; + +66:008:009 And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and + had life, died; and the third part of the ships were + destroyed. + +66:008:010 And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from + heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third + part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters; + +66:008:011 And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third + part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the + waters, because they were made bitter. + +66:008:012 And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun + was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third + part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, + and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night + likewise. + +66:008:013 And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of + heaven, saying with a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe, to the + inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other voices of the + trumpet of the three angels, which are yet to sound! + +66:009:001 And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven + unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless + pit. + +66:009:002 And he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out + of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and + the air were darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit. + +66:009:003 And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and + unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have + power. + +66:009:004 And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass + of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but + only those men which have not the seal of God in their + foreheads. + +66:009:005 And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but + that they should be tormented five months: and their torment + was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man. + +66:009:006 And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; + and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them. + +66:009:007 And the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared + unto battle; and on their heads were as it were crowns like + gold, and their faces were as the faces of men. + +66:009:008 And they had hair as the hair of women, and their teeth were + as the teeth of lions. + +66:009:009 And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; + and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of + many horses running to battle. + +66:009:010 And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings + in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months. + +66:009:011 And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the + bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, + but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon. + +66:009:012 One woe is past; and, behold, there come two woes more + hereafter. + +66:009:013 And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four + horns of the golden altar which is before God, + +66:009:014 Saying to the sixth angel which had the trumpet, Loose the + four angels which are bound in the great river Euphrates. + +66:009:015 And the four angels were loosed, which were prepared for an + hour, and a day, and a month, and a year, for to slay the + third part of men. + +66:009:016 And the number of the army of the horsemen were two hundred + thousand thousand: and I heard the number of them. + +66:009:017 And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on + them, having breastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and + brimstone: and the heads of the horses were as the heads of + lions; and out of their mouths issued fire and smoke and + brimstone. + +66:009:018 By these three was the third part of men killed, by the fire, + and by the smoke, and by the brimstone, which issued out of + their mouths. + +66:009:019 For their power is in their mouth, and in their tails: for + their tails were like unto serpents, and had heads, and with + them they do hurt. + +66:009:020 And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues + yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should + not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, + and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor + walk: + +66:009:021 Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their + sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts. + +66:010:001 And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed + with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face + was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire: + +66:010:002 And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his + right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth, + +66:010:003 And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when + he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices. + +66:010:004 And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was + about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto + me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and + write them not. + +66:010:005 And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the + earth lifted up his hand to heaven, + +66:010:006 And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created + heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and + the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which + are therein, that there should be time no longer: + +66:010:007 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he + shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, + as he hath declared to his servants the prophets. + +66:010:008 And the voice which I heard from heaven spake unto me again, + and said, Go and take the little book which is open in the + hand of the angel which standeth upon the sea and upon the + earth. + +66:010:009 And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the + little book. And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and + it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth + sweet as honey. + +66:010:010 And I took the little book out of the angel's hand, and ate it + up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I + had eaten it, my belly was bitter. + +66:010:011 And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many + peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings. + +66:011:001 And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel + stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the + altar, and them that worship therein. + +66:011:002 But the court which is without the temple leave out, and + measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the + holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months. + +66:011:003 And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall + prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed + in sackcloth. + +66:011:004 These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks + standing before the God of the earth. + +66:011:005 And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their + mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt + them, he must in this manner be killed. + +66:011:006 These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days + of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to + blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as + they will. + +66:011:007 And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast + that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war + against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them. + +66:011:008 And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great + city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also + our Lord was crucified. + +66:011:009 And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations + shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall + not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves. + +66:011:010 And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, + and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because + these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth. + +66:011:011 And after three days and an half the spirit of life from God + entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great + fear fell upon them which saw them. + +66:011:012 And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, + Come up hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and + their enemies beheld them. + +66:011:013 And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth + part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men + seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave + glory to the God of heaven. + +66:011:014 The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh + quickly. + +66:011:015 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in + heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the + kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign + for ever and ever. + +66:011:016 And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their + seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God, + +66:011:017 Saying, We give thee thanks, O LORD God Almighty, which art, + and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy + great power, and hast reigned. + +66:011:018 And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the + time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou + shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to + the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and + shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth. + +66:011:019 And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen + in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were + lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, + and great hail. + +66:012:001 And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed + with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a + crown of twelve stars: + +66:012:002 And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and + pained to be delivered. + +66:012:003 And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a + great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven + crowns upon his heads. + +66:012:004 And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and + did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the + woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child + as soon as it was born. + +66:012:005 And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations + with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and + to his throne. + +66:012:006 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place + prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand + two hundred and threescore days. + +66:012:007 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought + against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, + +66:012:008 And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in + heaven. + +66:012:009 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called + the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was + cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with + him. + +66:012:010 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come + salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the + power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast + down, which accused them before our God day and night. + +66:012:011 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the + word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto + the death. + +66:012:012 Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe + to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil + is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth + that he hath but a short time. + +66:012:013 And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he + persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child. + +66:012:014 And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that + she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she + is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the + face of the serpent. + +66:012:015 And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after + the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the + flood. + +66:012:016 And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her + mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of + his mouth. + +66:012:017 And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war + with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of + God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. + +66:013:001 And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up + out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his + horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. + +66:013:002 And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his + feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of + a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and + great authority. + +66:013:003 And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and + his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after + the beast. + +66:013:004 And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the + beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto + the beast? who is able to make war with him? + +66:013:005 And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and + blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty + and two months. + +66:013:006 And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme + his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. + +66:013:007 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to + overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and + tongues, and nations. + +66:013:008 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose + names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain + from the foundation of the world. + +66:013:009 If any man have an ear, let him hear. + +66:013:010 He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he + that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. + Here is the patience and the faith of the saints. + +66:013:011 And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he + had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. + +66:013:012 And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, + and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship + the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. + +66:013:013 And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down + from heaven on the earth in the sight of men, + +66:013:014 And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of + those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the + beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they + should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a + sword, and did live. + +66:013:015 And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, + that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that + as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be + killed. + +66:013:016 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free + and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their + foreheads: + +66:013:017 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, + or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. + +66:013:018 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the + number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his + number is Six hundred threescore and six. + +66:014:001 And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and + with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his + Father's name written in their foreheads. + +66:014:002 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, + and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of + harpers harping with their harps: + +66:014:003 And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and + before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn + that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which + were redeemed from the earth. + +66:014:004 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are + virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he + goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the + firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb. + +66:014:005 And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without + fault before the throne of God. + +66:014:006 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the + everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the + earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and + people, + +66:014:007 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for + the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made + heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters. + +66:014:008 And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, + is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink + of the wine of the wrath of her fornication. + +66:014:009 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, + If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his + mark in his forehead, or in his hand, + +66:014:010 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is + poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; + and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the + presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: + +66:014:011 And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: + and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and + his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name. + +66:014:012 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep + the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. + +66:014:013 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed + are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith + the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their + works do follow them. + +66:014:014 And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one + sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden + crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle. + +66:014:015 And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud + voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and + reap: for the time is come for thee to reap; for the harvest + of the earth is ripe. + +66:014:016 And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the + earth; and the earth was reaped. + +66:014:017 And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, + he also having a sharp sickle. + +66:014:018 And another angel came out from the altar, which had power + over fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp + sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp sickle, and gather the + clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully + ripe. + +66:014:019 And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and + gathered the vine of the earth, and cast it into the great + winepress of the wrath of God. + +66:014:020 And the winepress was trodden without the city, and blood came + out of the winepress, even unto the horse bridles, by the + space of a thousand and six hundred furlongs. + +66:015:001 And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven + angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up + the wrath of God. + +66:015:002 And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and + them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his + image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, + stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God. + +66:015:003 And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the + song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, + Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of + saints. + +66:015:004 Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for + thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship + before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest. + +66:015:005 And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the + tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened: + +66:015:006 And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven + plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their + breasts girded with golden girdles. + +66:015:007 And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven + golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and + ever. + +66:015:008 And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, + and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the + temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were + fulfilled. + +66:016:001 And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the + seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the + wrath of God upon the earth. + +66:016:002 And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; + and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which + had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his + image. + +66:016:003 And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea; and it + became as the blood of a dead man: and every living soul died + in the sea. + +66:016:004 And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and + fountains of waters; and they became blood. + +66:016:005 And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O + Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast + judged thus. + +66:016:006 For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou + hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy. + +66:016:007 And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God + Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments. + +66:016:008 And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and + power was given unto him to scorch men with fire. + +66:016:009 And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name + of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented + not to give him glory. + +66:016:010 And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the + beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed + their tongues for pain, + +66:016:011 And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and + their sores, and repented not of their deeds. + +66:016:012 And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river + Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of + the kings of the east might be prepared. + +66:016:013 And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the + mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and + out of the mouth of the false prophet. + +66:016:014 For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go + forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to + gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty. + +66:016:015 Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and + keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his + shame. + +66:016:016 And he gathered them together into a place called in the + Hebrew tongue Armageddon. + +66:016:017 And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and + there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the + throne, saying, It is done. + +66:016:018 And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there + was a great earthquake, such as was not since men were upon + the earth, so mighty an earthquake, and so great. + +66:016:019 And the great city was divided into three parts, and the + cities of the nations fell: and great Babylon came in + remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine + of the fierceness of his wrath. + +66:016:020 And every island fled away, and the mountains were not found. + +66:016:021 And there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven, every + stone about the weight of a talent: and men blasphemed God + because of the plague of the hail; for the plague thereof was + exceeding great. + +66:017:001 And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven + vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will + shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth + upon many waters: + +66:017:002 With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, + and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the + wine of her fornication. + +66:017:003 So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I + saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names + of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. + +66:017:004 And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and + decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a + golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of + her fornication: + +66:017:005 And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE + GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. + +66:017:006 And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and + with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I + wondered with great admiration. + +66:017:007 And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I + will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that + carrieth her, which hath the seven heads and ten horns. + +66:017:008 The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend + out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they + that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not + written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, + when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is. + +66:017:009 And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are + seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth. + +66:017:010 And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and + the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must + continue a short space. + +66:017:011 And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and + is of the seven, and goeth into perdition. + +66:017:012 And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have + received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one + hour with the beast. + +66:017:013 These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength + unto the beast. + +66:017:014 These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall + overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and + they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful. + +66:017:015 And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the + whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and + tongues. + +66:017:016 And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these + shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, + and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire. + +66:017:017 For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to + agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words + of God shall be fulfilled. + +66:017:018 And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which + reigneth over the kings of the earth. + +66:018:001 And after these things I saw another angel come down from + heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with + his glory. + +66:018:002 And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the + great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of + devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every + unclean and hateful bird. + +66:018:003 For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her + fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed + fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed + rich through the abundance of her delicacies. + +66:018:004 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of + her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that + ye receive not of her plagues. + +66:018:005 For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered + her iniquities. + +66:018:006 Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her + double according to her works: in the cup which she hath + filled fill to her double. + +66:018:007 How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so + much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, + I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow. + +66:018:008 Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and + mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly burned with + fire: for strong is the Lord God who judgeth her. + +66:018:009 And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and + lived deliciously with her, shall bewail her, and lament for + her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning, + +66:018:010 Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, + alas that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one + hour is thy judgment come. + +66:018:011 And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; + for no man buyeth their merchandise any more: + +66:018:012 The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and + of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, + and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all + manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, + and marble, + +66:018:013 And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and + wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and + sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men. + +66:018:014 And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from + thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly are departed + from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at all. + +66:018:015 The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, + shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and + wailing, + +66:018:016 And saying, Alas, alas that great city, that was clothed in + fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and + precious stones, and pearls! + +66:018:017 For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every + shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as + many as trade by sea, stood afar off, + +66:018:018 And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What + city is like unto this great city! + +66:018:019 And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and + wailing, saying, Alas, alas that great city, wherein were made + rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her + costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate. + +66:018:020 Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and + prophets; for God hath avenged you on her. + +66:018:021 And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and + cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that + great city Babylon be thrown down, and shall be found no more + at all. + +66:018:022 And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and + trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no + craftsman, of whatsoever craft he be, shall be found any more + in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall be heard no more + at all in thee; + +66:018:023 And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; + and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be + heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great + men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations + deceived. + +66:018:024 And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and + of all that were slain upon the earth. + +66:019:001 And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in + heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, + and power, unto the Lord our God: + +66:019:002 For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged + the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her + fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her + hand. + +66:019:003 And again they said, Alleluia And her smoke rose up for ever + and ever. + +66:019:004 And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down + and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; + Alleluia. + +66:019:005 And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, + all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and + great. + +66:019:006 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as + the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty + thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent + reigneth. + +66:019:007 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the + marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself + ready. + +66:019:008 And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine + linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the + righteousness of saints. + +66:019:009 And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called + unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, + These are the true sayings of God. + +66:019:010 And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, + See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy + brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for + the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. + +66:019:011 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that + sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in + righteousness he doth judge and make war. + +66:019:012 His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many + crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he + himself. + +66:019:013 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his + name is called The Word of God. + +66:019:014 And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white + horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. + +66:019:015 And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he + should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of + iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and + wrath of Almighty God. + +66:019:016 And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, + KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. + +66:019:017 And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a + loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of + heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of + the great God; + +66:019:018 That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, + and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of + them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and + bond, both small and great. + +66:019:019 And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their + armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on + the horse, and against his army. + +66:019:020 And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that + wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that + had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped + his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire + burning with brimstone. + +66:019:021 And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon + the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the + fowls were filled with their flesh. + +66:020:001 And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of + the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. + +66:020:002 And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the + Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years, + +66:020:003 And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set + a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, + till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he + must be loosed a little season. + +66:020:004 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was + given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were + beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, + and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, + neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in + their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand + years. + +66:020:005 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand + years were finished. This is the first resurrection. + +66:020:006 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first + resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they + shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with + him a thousand years. + +66:020:007 And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed + out of his prison, + +66:020:008 And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four + quarters of the earth, Gog, and Magog, to gather them together + to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea. + +66:020:009 And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed + the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire + came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them. + +66:020:010 And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of + fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, + and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever. + +66:020:011 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from + whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was + found no place for them. + +66:020:012 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the + books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the + book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things + which were written in the books, according to their works. + +66:020:013 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and + hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were + judged every man according to their works. + +66:020:014 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is + the second death. + +66:020:015 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was + cast into the lake of fire. + +66:021:001 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven + and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more + sea. + +66:021:002 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from + God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her + husband. + +66:021:003 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the + tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, + and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with + them, and be their God. + +66:021:004 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there + shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither + shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed + away. + +66:021:005 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all + things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are + true and faithful. + +66:021:006 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the + beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of + the fountain of the water of life freely. + +66:021:007 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his + God, and he shall be my son. + +66:021:008 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and + murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and + all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth + with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. + +66:021:009 And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the + seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with + me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the + Lamb's wife. + +66:021:010 And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high + mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, + descending out of heaven from God, + +66:021:011 Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone + most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; + +66:021:012 And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at + the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are + the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel: + +66:021:013 On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the + south three gates; and on the west three gates. + +66:021:014 And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them + the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. + +66:021:015 And he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure the + city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof. + +66:021:016 And the city lieth foursquare, and the length is as large as + the breadth: and he measured the city with the reed, twelve + thousand furlongs. The length and the breadth and the height + of it are equal. + +66:021:017 And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and + four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of + the angel. + +66:021:018 And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city + was pure gold, like unto clear glass. + +66:021:019 And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished + with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was + jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the + fourth, an emerald; + +66:021:020 The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, + chrysolyte; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, + a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an + amethyst. + +66:021:021 And the twelve gates were twelve pearls: every several gate + was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as + it were transparent glass. + +66:021:022 And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the + Lamb are the temple of it. + +66:021:023 And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to + shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb + is the light thereof. + +66:021:024 And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the + light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory + and honour into it. + +66:021:025 And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there + shall be no night there. + +66:021:026 And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into + it. + +66:021:027 And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that + defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a + lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life. + +66:022:001 And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as + crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. + +66:022:002 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the + river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of + fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of + the tree were for the healing of the nations. + +66:022:003 And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of + the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: + +66:022:004 And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their + foreheads. + +66:022:005 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, + neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: + and they shall reign for ever and ever. + +66:022:006 And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and + the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto + his servants the things which must shortly be done. + +66:022:007 Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings + of the prophecy of this book. + +66:022:008 And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had + heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the + angel which shewed me these things. + +66:022:009 Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy + fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them + which keep the sayings of this book: worship God. + +66:022:010 And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of + this book: for the time is at hand. + +66:022:011 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is + filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let + him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy + still. + +66:022:012 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give + every man according as his work shall be. + +66:022:013 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and + the last. + +66:022:014 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have + right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates + into the city. + +66:022:015 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and + murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a + lie. + +66:022:016 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things + in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and + the bright and morning star. + +66:022:017 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that + heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And + whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. + +66:022:018 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the + prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, + God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this + book: + +66:022:019 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of + this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of + life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are + written in this book. + +66:022:020 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. + Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. + +66:022:021 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. 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The function - returns a list of the words used in the book as a list. - All words are converted to lower case. - """ - pass + """ Reads the specified project Gutenberg book. Header comments, + punctuation, and whitespace are stripped away. The function + returns a list of the words used in the book as a list. + All words are converted to lower case. + """ + f = open(file_name, 'r') + lines = f.readlines() + curr_line = 0 + while lines[curr_line].find('*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK BIBLE, KING JAMES VER., COMPLETE ***') == -1: + curr_line += 1 + lines = lines[curr_line+1:] + data = ''.join(lines) + print type(data) + data = data.lower + data = data.translate(None, string.punctuation) + data = data.split() + return data def get_top_n_words(word_list, n): - """ Takes a list of words as input and returns a list of the n most frequently - occurring words ordered from most to least frequently occurring. + """ Takes a list of words as input and returns a list of the n most frequently + occurring words ordered from most to least frequently occurring. - word_list: a list of words (assumed to all be in lower case with no - punctuation - n: the number of words to return - returns: a list of n most frequently occurring words ordered from most - frequently to least frequentlyoccurring - """ - pass \ No newline at end of file + word_list: a list of words (assumed to all be in lower case with no + punctuation + n: the number of words to return + returns: a list of n most frequently occurring words ordered from most + frequently to least frequently occurring + """ + word_count = dict() + for word in word_list: + word_count[word] = word_count.get(word, 0) + 1 + word_count = sorted(word_count, key = word_count.get, reverse = True) + top_n_words = word_count[0:(n-1)] + return top_n_words + +print get_top_n_words(get_word_list('Bible.txt'), 100) \ No newline at end of file