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
The following regulations are to be observed for a long lasting time to come. On the tenth day of the seventh month the Israelites and the foreigners living among them must fast and must not do any work.
1 Kings 21:27
Elijah finished speaking. Ahab tore his clothes and took them off. He dressed in sackcloth. He refused food (fasted) and slept in the sackcloth. He was gloomy and depressed.
Isaiah 58:3
Why have we fasted and you do not see? Why have we humbled ourselves and you do not notice? Behold, on the day of your fast you find desire, and mistreat all your workers.'
Matthew 9:14
The disciples of John asked: Why do your disciples not fast? They frequently fasted, and so did the Pharisees.
My prayer
Matthew 10:13
If the people are worthy, let your blessing stand. If they are not worthy, let your peace return to you.
Luke 10:6
If a son of peace lives there, your peace shall rest upon him. If not, it shall return to you again.
General references
2 Samuel 1:12
They grieved and mourned and fasted until evening for Saul and Jonathan and for Israel, the people of Jehovah, because so many had been killed in battle.
Job 31:29
If I have rejoiced at the ruin of those who hated me, or exulted when evil overtook them,
Matthew 5:44
I say love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
Matthew 10:13
If the people are worthy, let your blessing stand. If they are not worthy, let your peace return to you.
John 11:35
Jesus wept.