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.
By shewing
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Bible References
Break
Matthew 3:8
Bear fruit worthy of repentance,
Acts 8:22
Repent therefore of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you.
Acts 26:20
but declared first to those at Damascus, then at Jerusalem and throughout all the country of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God and perform deeds worthy of their repentance.
James 4:8
Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
1 Peter 4:8
Above all, hold unfailing your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.
By shewing
Luke 11:41
But give for alms those things which are within; and behold, everything is clean for you.
Acts 10:2
a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, and gave alms generously to the people and prayed to God continually.
Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is of any avail, but faith working through love.
Ephesians 4:28
He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but rather must labor, doing useful work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with those in need.
General references
Matthew 5:42
Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.