Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
Keepeth his
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Bible References
Layeth
Isaiah 56:4
For Jehovah says: To the eunuchs who keep my Sabbaths, who choose what pleases me. They hold fast to my covenant.
Proverbs 4:13
Take firm hold of instruction and do not let go. Obey her for she is your life.
Ecclesiastes 7:18
It is good that you should take hold of this and also from this not withdraw your hand, for he who respects God will come forth from them all.
Keepeth the
Isaiah 58:13
If because of the Sabbath, you turn your foot from doing your pleasure on my holy day, and you call the Sabbath a delight and the holy of Jehovah honorable, and honor it, desisting from your ways, from seeking your own pleasure and speaking your own word,
Exodus 31:13
Speak to the people of Israel. Say: 'You must observe my Sabbaths. This is a sign between you and me throughout your generations that you may know that I am Jehovah, the one who sanctifies you.
Leviticus 19:30
Observe my days of worship and respect my holy tent. I am Jehovah.
Nehemiah 13:17
Then I made protests to the chiefs of Judah, and said to them: What is this evil you are doing, not keeping the Sabbath day holy?
Jeremiah 17:21
Jehovah says: 'Take heed for yourselves, and do not carry any load on the Sabbath day or bring anything in through the gates of Jerusalem.
Ezekiel 20:12
I also gave them certain days to worship me as a sign between us so that they would know that I, Jehovah, made them holy.
Keepeth his
Psalm 34:14
Turn away from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it!
Psalm 37:27
Turn away from evil, do good, and live forever.
Psalm 119:101
I have restrained my feet from every evil way, that I may keep your word.
Proverbs 4:27
Do not turn to the right or to the left. Remove your foot from evil.
Proverbs 14:16
A wise man is cautious and departs from evil. But the fool is arrogant and careless.
Proverbs 16:6
Sin is atoned by loving kindness and truth. Respect for Jehovah keeps one away from evil.
Romans 12:9
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor evil and cling to good.
General references
Leviticus 23:3
You may work for six days. But the seventh day is a day of worship (Sabbath), a day when you do not work, and a holy assembly. Do not do any work. It is Jehovah's day of worship wherever you live.
Deuteronomy 29:9
Keep the words of this covenant to do them that you may prosper in all that you do.