Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

I hearkened and heard, but they spake not aright: no man repented him of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? every one turned to his course, as the horse rusheth into the battle.

Bible References

Hearkened

Job 33:27

“He sings out to other men,
‘I have sinned and perverted that which was right,
And it was not proper for me!
Psalm 14:2

The Lord has looked down from heaven upon the children of men
To see if there are any who understand (act wisely),
Who [truly] seek after God, [longing for His wisdom and guidance].
Isaiah 30:18

Therefore the Lord waits [expectantly] and longs to be gracious to you,
And therefore He waits on high to have compassion on you.
For the Lord is a God of justice;
Blessed (happy, fortunate) are all those who long for Him [since He will never fail them].
Malachi 3:16
Then those who feared the Lord [with awe-filled reverence] spoke to one another; and the Lord paid attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him of those who fear the Lord [with an attitude of reverence and respect] and who esteem His name.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord does not delay [as though He were unable to act] and is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is [extraordinarily] patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.

Saying

Job 10:2

“I will say to God, ‘Do not condemn me [and declare me guilty]!
Show me why You contend and argue and struggle with me.
Ezekiel 18:28
Because he considered and turned away from all the transgressions which he had committed, he shall certainly live; he shall not die.
Haggai 1:5
Now therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts, “Consider your ways and thoughtfully reflect on your conduct!
Luke 15:17
But when he [finally] came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired men have more than enough food, while I am dying here of hunger!

As

Jeremiah 2:24

Or [you have the untamed and reckless nature of] a wild donkey accustomed to the wilderness,
That sniffs the wind in her passion [for the scent of a mate].
In her mating season who can restrain her?
No males seeking her need to weary themselves;
In her month they will find her [looking for them].
Job 39:19

“Have you given the horse his might?
Have you clothed his neck with quivering and a shaking mane?