Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
The scriptures » The wicked » Obey not
I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not your word.
The scriptures » Saints » Grieve when men disobey
I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not your word.
Solicitude » For the wayward
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you that kill the prophets, and stone them which are sent unto you, how often would I have gathered your children together, even as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings, and you would not!
Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn everyone night and day with tears.
And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and said, Why does this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.
(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:
Therefore you shall say this word unto them; Let my eyes run down with tears night and day, and let them not cease: for the virgin daughter of my people is smitten with a great wound, with a very grievous blow.
But if you will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret for your pride; and my eye shall weep bitterly, and run down with tears, because the LORD's flock is carried away captive.
I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not your word.
Horror has taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake your law.