"I'm coming," Jehoshaphat replied. "I'm like you! My army will act like your army and my cavalry like your cavalry," Then Jehoshaphat added: "What road do we take?" Jehoram answered, "We'll go along the Edom desert road."

let the priests take it to them, every man of his acquaintance, and let them repair the broken places of the temple in all the places where ought is found decayed."

So King Jehoash called for Jehoiada the priest, and for the other priests, and said unto them - Why are ye not repairing the breaches of the house? Now, therefore, do not take silver from your acquaintances, for, to repair the breaches of the house, ought ye to have given it?

So one of the priests whom they had carried away from Samaria went to live in Bethel to teach them how they ought to fear the LORD.

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.

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.

For because ye were not there at the first time, the LORD our God made a rent among us, for that we sought him not as the fashion ought to be."

Be of good courage, and let us act the man for our people, and for the cities of our God. And LORD do that which seems good to him.

and Nadab dieth, and Abihu, in the presence of their father, and they had no sons, and Eleazar and Ithamar act as priests.

Consider now, for the Lord has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; be courageous and act.”

Then said David, unto Solomon his son, Be strong and bold, and act, thou mayest not fear nor be dismayed, - for, Yahweh, God, my God, will be with thee, he will not let thee go, neither will he forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work of the service of the house of Yahweh.

then may you yourself hear from the heavens and act and judge your servants, to repay the guilty by bringing his way upon his head and to vindicate the righteous by giving to him according to his righteousness.

then listen from your heavenly dwelling place, forgive their sin, and act favorably toward each one based on your evaluation of their motives. (Indeed you are the only one who can correctly evaluate the motives of all people.)

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?

but sought the God of his father, followed His commandments, and did not act as Israel did.

So let the fear of the LORD rest upon you, be on your guard, and act carefully, because with the LORD our God there is neither injustice, nor partiality, nor bribery."

And he laid charge upon them, saying, - Thus, shall ye act, in the fear of Yahweh, faithfully and with an undivided heart.

Any dispute that shall come in unto you from among your brethren who are dwelling in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment and statutes and regulations, then shall ye warn them, that they may not become guilty against Yahweh, and so wrath come upon you and upon your brethren, - Thus, shall ye act, and not incur guilt.

And lo! Amariah the chief priest, is over you as to every matter of Yahweh, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael the chief ruler for the house of Judah, as to every matter of the king, and, as officers, the Levites are before you, - Be strong and act, and Yahweh be with the good!

So he gathered the priests and the Levites and said to them, "Go out to the cities of Judah and gather money from all Israel to strengthen the house of your God sufficiently year by year. Now you yourselves must hasten to the matter." But the Levites did not act with haste.

And the workmen wrought and the work mended through their hands: and they made the house of God as it ought to be, and strengthened it.

And in the time of his distress, King Ahaz continued to act unfaithfully against Yahweh.

both his prayer and how God was entreated of him - and all his sin and his treacherous act, and the sites whereon he built high places, and set up the Sacred Stems and the images, before he humbled himself, there they are, written in the story of the seers.

They also bribed officials to act against them to frustrate their plans throughout the reign of King Cyrus of Persia and until the reign of King Darius of Persia.

So at Ecbatana, in a castle that lieth in the land of the Medes, there was found a book, and in it was there an act written after this manner:

You have authority to act for the king and for his Council of Seven to conduct an inquiry concerning Judah and Jerusalem in accordance with the Law of your God, which is in your possession.

For they have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and for their sons, so that the holy race has intermingled with the peoples of the lands. Indeed, the officials and chief men have been foremost in this unfaithful act and direct violation [of God’s will].”

Arise, for, upon thee, resteth the thing, but, we, are with thee, - be strong, and act.

Remember, I beseech thee, the word that thou commandedst thy servant Moses, saying, If ye act unfaithfully, I will scatter you among the peoples;

and looked, and gat me up, and said unto the chief men and rulers, and to the other people, "Be not ye afraid of them, but think rather upon the great LORD, which ought to be feared; and fight for your brethren, sons, daughters, wives, and houses."

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?

For this reason he was hired: to frighten [me] so that I would act and sin, so that they would have a bad report so they could taunt me.

And on the second day have been gathered heads of the fathers of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, unto Ezra the scribe, even to act wisely concerning the words of the law.

'And Thy good Spirit Thou hast given, to cause them to act wisely; and Thy manna Thou hast not withheld from their mouth, and water Thou hast given to them for their thirst,

Did not Solomon king of Israel sin [greatly against God] regarding these things? Yet among the many nations there was no king like him. He was loved by his God, and God made him king over all Israel; nevertheless the foreign women caused even him to sin [by turning to other gods and so, judged by God, he lost his kingdom].

And should we hearken to you to do all this great evil, to act unfaithfully to our God by marrying foreign wives?

According to law, what ought to be done, with Queen Vashti, - for that she hath not performed the command of King Ahasuerus, through the eunuchs?

For the act of the queen will come abroad to all women, so as to render their husbands contemptible in their eyes, when they shall say, The king Ahasuerus commanded the queen Vashti to be brought in before him, and she came not!

And the princesses of Persia and Media who have heard of the queen's act, will say it this day to all the king's princes, and there will be contempt and anger enough.

The king inquired, “What honor and special recognition have been given to Mordecai for this act?”

The king’s personal attendants replied, “Nothing has been done for him.”

Then spake King Ahasuerus, and said unto Esther the queen, - Who is he now, and where is he, whose heart is set to act thus?

Esther replied, "If the king is so inclined, let the Jews who are in Susa be permitted to act tomorrow also according to today's law, and let them hang the ten sons of Haman on the gallows."

how that these days are not to be forgotten, but to be kept of the children's children among all kindreds in all lands and cities. They are the days of Purim, which are not to be overslipped among the Jews, and the memorial of them ought not to perish from their seed.

if you are clean and upright, surely then, he'll act on your behalf and restore your rightful place.

I have been afraid of all my griefs, I have known that Thou dost not acquit me.

If I sin, then thou markest me, and thou wilt not acquit me from mine iniquity.

“Will you show partiality for Him [and be unjust to me so that you may gain favor with Him]?
Will you contend and plead for God?

For you ought to say, Why do we persecute him, since the root of the matter is found in me?

Because he knew no quietness within him, He shall not save aught of that wherein he delighteth.

Unto GOD, can a man act as friend? Surely a discreet man befriendeth himself!

Will he acquit you just because you fear him, and render a verdict on your behalf?

“Behold, all of you have seen it;
Why then do you act foolishly?

for that [is] a shameful act, and that [is] {a criminal offense}.

what will I do when God stands up to act? When he asks the questions, how will I answer him?

so that He may turn man from his act, that He might hide pride from man.

Therefore listen to me, you men of understanding.
It is impossible for God to do wrong,
and for the Almighty to act unjustly.

What's more, God truly does not act wickedly, and Shaddai does not pervert justice.

"Indeed, does anyone say to God, 'I have endured [chastisement]; I will not act corruptly [again];

‘Job ought to be tried to the limit,
Because he answers like wicked men.

Shall it be declared to him - that I would speak? Were any man to say aught, he might he destroyed?

And now, O kings, act wisely, Be instructed, O judges of earth,

Which have said, "With our tongue will we prevail; we are they that ought to speak; Who is lord over us?"

Who can perceive [his] errors? Acquit me from hidden [faults].

For they intended evil against you: they devised a mischievous act, which they are not able to perform.

No one who waits for You
will be disgraced;
those who act treacherously without cause
will be disgraced.

Love the LORD, all his godly ones! The LORD preserves the faithful and repays those who act with proud motives.

I cause thee to act wisely, And direct thee in the way that thou goest, I cause mine eye to take counsel concerning thee.

The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit, He ceased to act prudently -- to do good.

{Commit to} Yahweh your way; Trust also on him and he will act.

If it were mine enemy that reviled me, I could bear it: or if one that ought me evil will did threaten me, I would hide myself from him.

My own brothers treat me like a stranger; they act as if I were a foreigner.

Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared.

Consider, ye brutish among the people, And ye foolish, when do ye act wisely?

I act wisely in a perfect way, When dost Thou come in unto me? I walk habitually in the integrity of my heart, In the midst of my house.

He turned their heart to hate his people, to act deceitfully with his servants.

And it was credited to him as a righteous act, from generation to generation to eternity.

In return for my love they act as my accusers;
But I am in prayer.

But You, O God, the Lord, show kindness to me, for Your name’s sake;
Because Your lovingkindness (faithfulness, compassion) is good, O rescue me;

The merciful and gracious LORD hath so done his marvelous works, that they ought to be had in remembrance.

The fear of LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and all who act accordingly have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.

Act toward your servant consistent with your gracious love, and teach me your statutes.

It is time for the Lord to act;
They have broken Your law.

O daughter of Babylon, you devastator,
How blessed will be the one
Who repays you [with destruction] as you have repaid us.

They rebel against you and act deceitfully; your enemies lie.

I know that the LORD will act on behalf of the tormented, providing justice for the needy.

Let the righteous one strike me—
it is an act of faithful love;
let him rebuke me—
it is oil for my head;
let me not refuse it.
Even now my prayer is against
the evil acts of the wicked.

Surely, in vain, is spread the net, in the sight of aught that hath wings!

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.

But if he is taken in the act he will have to give back seven times as much, giving up all his property which is in his house.

Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant,
than to act important but have no food.

An abomination of Yahweh are lips of deceit, but they who act faithfully [are] his delight.

The righteous hate lying,
but the wicked act disgustingly and disgracefully.

There are those who act rich, yet have nothing; and those who act poor, yet have great riches.

Anyone who is clever will act with intelligence, but the fool will display folly.

He who is short of {temper} will act foolishly, and the man who schemes will be hated.

The divine verdict is in the words of the king, his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice.

The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,

He pitying the poor lends to Jehovah, and he will recompense to him his act.

The king ought to be feared as the roaring of a lion; whoso provoketh him unto anger, offendeth against his own soul.

Through counsel the things that men devise go forward; and with discretion ought wars to be taken in hand.