Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.
My prayer
General references
Bible References
Humbled
Leviticus 16:29
"This is to be a perpetual statute for you: On the tenth day of the seventh month, you (including both the native born and the resident alien) are to humble yourselves by not doing any work,
1 Kings 21:27
Nevertheless, as soon as Ahab heard this message, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and fasted. He even slept in sackcloth and wandered around meekly.
Isaiah 58:3
"Why have we fasted,' they ask, "but you do not see? "Why have we humbled ourselves,' they ask, "but you take no notice?'" "Look! On your fast day you serve your own interest and oppress all your workers.
Matthew 9:14
Then John's disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples don't fast?"
My prayer
Matthew 10:13
If the household is receptive, let your blessing of peace come on it. But if it isn't receptive, let your blessing of peace return to you.
Luke 10:6
If a peaceful person lives there, your greeting of peace will remain with him. But if that's not the case, your greeting will come back to you.
General references
2 Samuel 1:12
They mourned and wept, and then decided to fast until dusk for Saul, for his son Jonathan, for the army of the LORD, and for the house of Israel, because they had fallen in battle.
Job 31:29
"Have I rejoiced in the destruction of those who hate me, or have I been happy that evil caught up with him?
Matthew 5:44
But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
Matthew 10:13
If the household is receptive, let your blessing of peace come on it. But if it isn't receptive, let your blessing of peace return to you.
John 11:35
Jesus burst into tears.