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.
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Bible References
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Job 34:31
"Has anyone said to God, 'I have endured chastisement, but I will not act wrongly any more.
Proverbs 16:6
Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the Lord one avoids evil.
Proverbs 28:13
The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy.
Isaiah 55:6
Seek the Lord while he makes himself available; call to him while he is nearby!
Ezekiel 18:21
"But if the wicked person turns from all the sin he has committed and observes all my statutes and does what is just and right, he will surely live; he will not die.
Matthew 3:8
Therefore produce fruit that proves your repentance,
Acts 8:22
Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that he may perhaps forgive you for the intent of your heart.
Acts 26:20
but I declared to those in Damascus first, and then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds consistent with repentance.
James 4:8
Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and make your hearts pure, you double-minded.
1 Peter 4:8
Above all keep your love for one another fervent, because love covers a multitude of sins.
By shewing
Psalm 41:1
For the music director; a psalm of David. How blessed is the one who treats the poor properly! When trouble comes, the Lord delivers him.
Isaiah 58:5
Is this really the kind of fasting I want? Do I want a day when people merely humble themselves, bowing their heads like a reed and stretching out on sackcloth and ashes? Is this really what you call a fast, a day that is pleasing to the Lord?
Ezekiel 18:7
does not oppress anyone, but gives the debtor back whatever was given in pledge, does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and clothes the naked,
Luke 11:41
But give from your heart to those in need, and then everything will be clean for you.
Acts 10:2
He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was all his household; he did many acts of charity for the people and prayed to God regularly.
Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision carries any weight -- the only thing that matters is faith working through love.
Ephesians 4:28
The one who steals must steal no longer; rather he must labor, doing good with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with the one who has need.
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1 Kings 21:29
"Have you noticed how Ahab shows remorse before me? Because he shows remorse before me, I will not bring disaster on his dynasty during his lifetime, but during the reign of his son."
Joel 2:14
Who knows? Perhaps he will be compassionate and grant a reprieve, and leave blessing in his wake -- a meal offering and a drink offering for you to offer to the Lord your God!
Jonah 3:9
Who knows? Perhaps God might be willing to change his mind and relent and turn from his fierce anger so that we might not die."
Zephaniah 2:2
before God's decree becomes reality and the day of opportunity disappears like windblown chaff, before the Lord's raging anger overtakes you -- before the day of the Lord's angry judgment overtakes you!
General references
Proverbs 31:9
Open your mouth, judge in righteousness, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
Matthew 5:42
Give to the one who asks you, and do not reject the one who wants to borrow from you.