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
Job, have you confessed your sins to God and promised not to sin again?
Proverbs 16:6
Sin is atoned by loving kindness and truth. Respect for Jehovah keeps one away from evil.
Proverbs 28:13
The man who covers his sins will not be blessed; but whoever confesses and leaves them will have mercy.
Isaiah 55:6
Seek Jehovah while he may be found. Call on him while he is near.
Ezekiel 18:21
If the wicked man turns from all his sins and observes all my statutes and practices justice and righteousness, he shall live; he shall not die.
Matthew 3:8
Bear fruit worthy of repentance!
Acts 8:22
Repent of this wickedness, and pray to God, that the thought in your heart may be forgiven you.
Acts 26:20
I preached first to Damascus, and to Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judea, and then to the people of the nations, that they should repent and turn to God, and prove their repentance by deeds.
James 4:8
Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded (uncertain) (doubter) (skeptic).
1 Peter 4:8
Above all things have intense love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.
By shewing
Psalm 41:1
([Psalm of David]) Blessed (happy) is the one who has concern for helpless people. Jehovah will rescue (save) him in times of trouble.
Isaiah 58:5
Is it a fast like this which I choose, a day for a man to humble himself? Is it for bowing one's head like a reed (rush) and for spreading out sackcloth and ashes as a bed? Will you call this a fast, even an acceptable day to Jehovah?
Ezekiel 18:7
if a man does not oppress anyone, but restores to the debtor his pledge, does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing.
Luke 11:41
Give that which is within as charity. Then all things are clean for you.
Acts 10:2
He was a devout man who respected God with his entire household. He gave many gifts of mercy to the people and prayed to God always.
Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision means anything, nor uncircumcision, but faith working through love.
Ephesians 4:28
He that steals must steal no more. Let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have something to give to someone in need.
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1 Kings 21:29
Have you noticed how Ahab has humbled himself before me? Since he has done this, I will not bring disaster on him during his lifetime. It will be during his son's lifetime that I will bring disaster on Ahab's family.
Joel 2:14
Who knows whether he will turn back, feel regret and leave a blessing behind him, a meal offering and a drink offering to Jehovah your God?
Jonah 3:9
Who knows whether God will turn back and change his mind, and turn away from his fierce anger that we will not perish?
Zephaniah 2:2
Before the decree takes effect. Before the day passes like the chaff. Before the fierce anger of Jehovah comes upon you. Yes, before the Day of Jehovah's anger comes upon you.
General references
Proverbs 31:9
Open your mouth and judge righteously. Plead the cause of the poor and needy.
Matthew 5:42
Give to those who ask. Lend to those who borrow.