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
Bring forth therefore fruit worthy of repentance,
Acts 8:22
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if haply the thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee.
Acts 26:20
but first to those in Damascus, and Jerusalem, and to all the country of Judaea, and then to the gentiles, I proclaimed that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of repentance.
James 4:8
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye doubleminded.
1 Peter 4:8
And above all things have fervent love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins.
By shewing
Luke 11:41
But give what they contain in alms, and lo! all is clean to you.
Acts 10:2
a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, giving much alms to the people, and praying to God always,
Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith working by love.
Ephesians 4:28
Let him that stealeth steal no more, but rather let him labor, working with his hands at that which is good, that he may have to give to him that is in need.
General references
Matthew 5:42
Give to him that asketh of thee; and from him that would borrow of thee, turn not away.