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
Produce, therefore, fruit worthy of repentance;
Acts 8:22
Repent, therefore, of this your wickedness, and entreat the Lord, if, perhaps, the thought of your heart may be forgiven you;
Acts 26:20
but I declared both to those in Damascus first, and in Jerusalem, and through all the region of Judea, and to the gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of repentance.
James 4:8
Draw nigh to God, and He wild draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double-minded.
1 Peter 4:8
above all things, having fervent love among yourselves, because love covers a multitude of sins;
By shewing
Luke 11:41
But give as alms the things within; and, behold, all things are clean to you.
Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision avails anything, nor uncircumcision, but faith working through love.
Ephesians 4:28
Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, working with his hands that which is good, that he may have to impart to him that has need.
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Matthew 5:42
Give to him asking you; and from him who wishes to borrow of you turn not away.