Daniel 4:27

Therefore, your majesty, may my advice be acceptable to you: Stop your sinning, do what's right, and put a stop to your wickedness by showing kindness to the oppressed. Perhaps your tranquility will continue."

1 Kings 21:29

"Have you noticed that Ahab has humbled himself in my presence? Because he has humbled himself in my presence, I will not bring his evil to harvest during his lifetime, but I will bring evil to his household during his son's lifetime."

Isaiah 55:6-7

"Seek the LORD while he may be found, call upon him while he is near.

Acts 8:22

So repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, your heart's intent may be forgiven you.

Genesis 41:33-37

Therefore let Pharaoh select a wise, discerning person to place in charge over the land of Egypt.

Psalm 41:1-3

Blessed is the one who is considerate of the destitute; the LORD will deliver him when the times are evil.

Proverbs 16:6

Iniquity is atoned for by gracious love and truth, and through fear of the LORD people turn from evil.

Proverbs 28:13

Whoever hides his transgressions will not succeed, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find mercy.

Ezekiel 18:7

if he doesn't oppress anyone, but instead returns the debtor's security for his debt, if he doesn't rob anyone, but instead shares his food with the hungry and gives clothes to those who are naked,

Jonah 3:9

Who knows but that God may relent, have compassion, and turn from his fierce anger, so that we are not exterminated?"

Luke 11:41

So give what is inside to the poor, and then everything will be clean for you.

Job 34:31-32

"Has anyone ever really told God, "I've endured, and I won't act corruptly anymore.

Psalm 119:46

Then I will speak of your decrees before kings and not be ashamed.

Isaiah 58:5-7

"Is this the kind of fast that I have chosen, merely a day for a person to humble himself? Is it merely for bowing down one's head like a bulrush, for lying on sackcloth and ashes? Is this what you call a fast, an acceptable day to the LORD?

Isaiah 58:10-12

if you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the needs of afflicted souls, then your light will rise in darkness, and your night will be like noonday.

Ezekiel 18:21-22

But if the wicked person turns from all his sins, which he did and keeps my statutes, then he'll live. He won't die.

Ezekiel 18:27-32

When a wicked person quits his wicked behavior and does what's just and right, he'll be enabled to live.

Joel 2:14

Who knows? He will turn back and relent, will he not, leaving behind a blessing, even a grain offering and drink offering for the LORD your God?"

Zephaniah 2:2-3

Before the decree is carried out, before the day flies away like chaff, before the fierce anger of the LORD visits you, before the Day of the LORD's wrath surprises you,

Matthew 3:8

Produce fruit that is consistent with repentance!

Acts 10:2-4

He was a devout man who feared God, as did everyone in his home. He gave many gifts to the poor among the people and always prayed to God.

Acts 24:25

As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became afraid and said, "For the present you may go. When I get a chance, I will send for you again."

Acts 26:20

Instead, I first told the people in Damascus and Jerusalem, then all the people in Judea and after that the gentiles to repent, turn to God, and perform deeds that are consistent with such repentance.

2 Corinthians 5:11

Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade people. We ourselves are perfectly known to God. I hope we are also really known to your consciences.

Galatians 5:6

for in union with the Messiah Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision matters. What matters is faith expressed through love.

Galatians 5:13

For you, brothers, were called to freedom. Only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity to gratify your flesh, but through love make it your habit to serve one another.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Ephesians 4:28

The thief must no longer steal but must work hard and do what is good with his own hands, so that he might earn something to give to the needy.

James 4:8-10

Come close to God, and he will come close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

1 Peter 4:8

Above all, continue to love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

General references

Bible References

Break

Job 34:31
"Has anyone ever really told God, "I've endured, and I won't act corruptly anymore.
Proverbs 16:6
Iniquity is atoned for by gracious love and truth, and through fear of the LORD people turn from evil.
Proverbs 28:13
Whoever hides his transgressions will not succeed, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find mercy.
Isaiah 55:6
"Seek the LORD while he may be found, call upon him while he is near.
Ezekiel 18:21
But if the wicked person turns from all his sins, which he did and keeps my statutes, then he'll live. He won't die.
Matthew 3:8
Produce fruit that is consistent with repentance!
Acts 8:22
So repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, your heart's intent may be forgiven you.
Acts 26:20
Instead, I first told the people in Damascus and Jerusalem, then all the people in Judea and after that the gentiles to repent, turn to God, and perform deeds that are consistent with such repentance.
James 4:8
Come close to God, and he will come close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
1 Peter 4:8
Above all, continue to love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.

By shewing

Psalm 41:1
Blessed is the one who is considerate of the destitute; the LORD will deliver him when the times are evil.
Isaiah 58:5
"Is this the kind of fast that I have chosen, merely a day for a person to humble himself? Is it merely for bowing down one's head like a bulrush, for lying on sackcloth and ashes? Is this what you call a fast, an acceptable day to the LORD?
Ezekiel 18:7
if he doesn't oppress anyone, but instead returns the debtor's security for his debt, if he doesn't rob anyone, but instead shares his food with the hungry and gives clothes to those who are naked,
Luke 11:41
So give what is inside to the poor, and then everything will be clean for you.
Acts 10:2
He was a devout man who feared God, as did everyone in his home. He gave many gifts to the poor among the people and always prayed to God.
Galatians 5:6
for in union with the Messiah Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision matters. What matters is faith expressed through love.
Ephesians 4:28
The thief must no longer steal but must work hard and do what is good with his own hands, so that he might earn something to give to the needy.

If it

1 Kings 21:29
"Have you noticed that Ahab has humbled himself in my presence? Because he has humbled himself in my presence, I will not bring his evil to harvest during his lifetime, but I will bring evil to his household during his son's lifetime."
Joel 2:14
Who knows? He will turn back and relent, will he not, leaving behind a blessing, even a grain offering and drink offering for the LORD your God?"
Jonah 3:9
Who knows but that God may relent, have compassion, and turn from his fierce anger, so that we are not exterminated?"
Zephaniah 2:2
Before the decree is carried out, before the day flies away like chaff, before the fierce anger of the LORD visits you, before the Day of the LORD's wrath surprises you,

General references

Proverbs 31:9
Speak up, judge righteously, and defend the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.
Matthew 5:42
Give to the person who asks you for something, and do not turn away from the person who wants to borrow something from you."

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