And the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing else but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid.

And when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard of it, it grieved them exceedingly, for that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.

And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God put into my heart to do for Jerusalem; neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.

But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard it, they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What is this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?

But it came to pass that, when Sanballat heard that we were building the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.

But it came to pass that, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the repairing of the walls of Jerusalem went forward, and that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth;

And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work.

And I was very angry when I heard their cry and these words.

Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.

And it came to pass, when all our enemies heard thereof , that all the nations that were about us feared, and were much cast down in their own eyes; for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.

And my God put into my heart to gather together the nobles, and the rulers, and the people, that they might be reckoned by genealogy. And I found the book of the genealogy of them that came up at the first, and I found written therein:

And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto Jehovah your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law.

and foundest his heart faithful before thee, and madest a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanite, the Hittite, the Amorite, and the Perizzite, and the Jebusite, and the Girgashite, to give it unto his seed, and hast performed thy words; for thou art righteous.

And they offered great sacrifices that day, and rejoiced; for God had made them rejoice with great joy; and the women also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.

And it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.

On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that ministered in the presence of Ahasuerus the king,

And this day will the princesses of Persia and Media who have heard of the deed of the queen say the like unto all the king's princes. So will there arise much contempt and wrath.

So it came to pass, when the king's commandment and his decree was heard, and when many maidens were gathered together unto Shushan the palace, to the custody of Hegai, that Esther was taken into the king's house, to the custody of Hegai, keeper of the women.

Then went Haman forth that day joyful and glad of heart: but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up nor moved for him, he was filled with wrath against Mordecai.

So Haman came in. And the king said unto him, What shall be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honor? Now Haman said in his heart, To whom would the king delight to do honor more than to myself?

Then spake the king Ahasuerus and said unto Esther the queen, Who is he, and where is he, that durst presume in his heart to do so?

the Jews gathered themselves together in their cities throughout all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, to lay hand on such as sought their hurt: and no man could withstand them; for the fear of them was fallen upon all the peoples.

Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place: Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite, and they made an appointment together to come to bemoan him and to comfort him.

It stood still, but I could not discern the appearance thereof; A form was before mine eyes: There was'silence, and I heard a voice,'saying ,

Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, And utter words out of their heart?

He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: Who hath hardened himself against him, and prospered?-

Yet these things thou didst hide in thy heart; I know that this is with thee:

If thou set thy heart aright, And stretch out thy hands toward him;

Lo, mine eye hath seen all this , Mine ear hath heard and understood it.

Hast thou heard the secret counsel of God? And dost thou limit wisdom to thyself?

Why doth thy heart carry thee away? And why do thine eyes flash,

They conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity, And their heart prepareth deceit.

I have heard many such things: Miserable comforters are ye all.

For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: Therefore shalt thou not exalt them .

My days are past, my purposes are broken off, Even the thoughts of my heart.

Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard: I cry for help, but there is no justice.

Whom I, even I, shall see, on my side, And mine eyes shall behold, and not as a stranger. My heart is consumed within me.

I have heard the reproof which putteth me to shame; And the spirit of my understanding answereth me.

Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, And lay up his words in thy heart.

For God hath made my heart faint, And the Almighty hath terrified me;

My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: My heart shall not reproach me'so long as I live.

Destruction and Death say, We have heard a rumor thereof with our ears.

For when the ear heard me , then it blessed me; And when the eye saw me , it gave witness unto me:

The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me; And I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.

My heart is troubled, and resteth not; Days of affliction are come upon me.

If my step hath turned out of the way, And my heart walked after mine eyes, And if any spot hath cleaved to my hands:

If my heart hath been enticed unto a woman, And I have laid wait at my neighbor's door;

And my heart hath been secretly enticed, And my mouth hath kissed my hand:

My words'shall utter the uprightness of my heart; And that which my lips know they shall speak sincerely.

Surely thou hast spoken in my hearing, And I have heard the voice of thy words,'saying ,

If he set his heart upon himself, If he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;

So that they caused the cry of the poor to come unto him, And he heard the cry of the afflicted.

Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art; And thy righteousness may profit a son of man.

But they that are godless in heart lay up anger: They cry not for help when he bindeth them.

Yea, at this my heart trembleth, And is moved out of its place.

After it a voice roareth; He thundereth with the voice of his majesty; And he restraineth not the lightnings when his voice is heard.

Men do therefore fear him: He regardeth not any that are wise of heart.

His heart is as firm as a stone; Yea, firm as the nether millstone.

I had heard of thee by the hearing of the ear; But now mine eye seeth thee:

Stand in awe, and sin not: Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah

Thou hast put gladness in my heart, More than they have when their grain and their new wine are increased.

Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; For Jehovah hath heard the voice of my weeping.

Jehovah hath heard my supplication; Jehovah will receive my prayer.

My shield is with God, Who saveth the upright in heart.

I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart; I will show forth all thy marvellous works.

For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, And the covetous renounceth, yea , contemneth Jehovah.

He saith in his heart, I shall not be moved; To all generations I shall not be in adversity.

He saith in his heart, God hath forgotten; He hideth his face; he will never see it.

Wherefore doth the wicked contemn God, And say in his heart, Thou wilt not require it ?

Jehovah, thou hast heard the desire of the meek: Thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear;

For, lo, the wicked bend the bow, They make ready their arrow upon the string, That they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart;

They speak falsehood every one with his neighbor: With flattering lip, and with a double heart, do they speak.

How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

But I have trusted in thy lovingkindness; My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.

The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works; There is none that doeth good.

He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, And speaketh truth in his heart;

In whose eyes a reprobate is despised, But who honoreth them that fear Jehovah; He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not;

I will bless Jehovah, who hath given me counsel; Yea, my heart instructeth me in the night seasons.

Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth; My flesh also shall dwell in safety.

Thou hast proved my heart; thou hast visited me in the night; Thou hast tried me, and findest nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.

In my distress I called upon Jehovah, And cried unto my God: He heard my voice out of his temple, And my cry before him came into his ears.

There is no speech nor language; Their voice is not heard.

The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in thy sight, O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer.

Grant thee thy heart's desire, And fulfil all thy counsel.

Thou hast given him his heart's desire, And hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah

I am poured out like water, And all my bones are out of joint: My heart is like wax; It is melted within me.

For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; Neither hath he hid his face from him; But when he cried unto him, he heard.

The meek shall eat and be satisfied; They shall praise Jehovah that seek after him: Let your heart live for ever.

He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; Who hath not lifted up his soul unto falsehood, And hath not sworn deceitfully.

The troubles of my heart are enlarged: Oh bring thou me out of my distresses.

Examine me, O Jehovah, and prove me; Try my heart and my mind.

That I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, And tell of all thy wondrous works.

Though a host should encamp against me, My heart shall not fear: Though war should rise against me, Even then will I be confident.

When thou saidst , Seek ye my face; My heart said unto thee, Thy face, Jehovah, will I seek.

Wait for Jehovah: Be strong, and let thy heart take courage; Yea, wait thou for Jehovah.

Blessed be Jehovah, Because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.

Jehovah is my strength and my shield; My heart hath trusted in him, and I am helped: Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; And with my song will I praise him.

For I have heard the defaming of many, Terror on every side: While they took counsel together against me, They devised to take away my life.

Be strong, and let your heart take courage, All ye that hope in Jehovah.