Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
divine Restraints » Exercised over the righteous
I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you protect them from the evil one.
And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And do not lead us into temptation."
And Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that you would surely bless me and enlarge my border. And may your hand be with me, that you would keep me from evil so that it might not harm me!" And God granted what he asked.
Also, keep back your servant from arrogant [sins]; let them not rule over me. Then I shall be blameless, and I shall be innocent of great transgression.
When David heard that Nabal had died, he said, "Blessed be Yahweh who has vindicated the case of my reproach from the hand of Nabal, and he has kept back his servant from evil; but Yahweh has returned the evil of Nabal on his [own] head." Then David sent and spoke with Abigail to take her for his wife.
Set a guard, O Yahweh, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips.
Watchfulness » Saints pray to be kept in a state of
Set a guard, O Yahweh, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips.