Thematic Bible
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Woe unto them that imagine to do harm, and devise ungraciousness upon their beds, to perform it in the clear day: for their power is against God.
He imagineth mischief upon his bed, and hath set himself in no good way; neither doth he abhor any thing that is evil.
But they say, 'No more of this, we will follow our own imaginations, and do every man according to the wilfulness of his own mind.'
Hold thee still in the LORD, and abide patiently upon him: but grieve not thyself at one that hath prosperity, and liveth in abomination.
he is ever imagining mischief and frowardness in his heart, and causeth discord.
They that imagine wickedness, shall be disappointed; but they that muse upon good things, unto such shall happen mercy and faithfulness.
He that winketh with his eyes, imagineth mischief; and he that biteth his lips, will do some harm.
These are the perilous weapons of the covetous, these be his shameful counsels: that he may beguile the poor with deceitful works, yea, even there as he should give sentence with the poor.
Then said the LORD unto me, "Thou son of man: these men imagine mischief, and a wicked counsel take they in this city,
God » Voice of select readings » Waiting for
{To the chanter, a Psalm of David} I waited patiently for the LORD, and he inclined unto me, and heard my calling.
Let our soul patiently abide the LORD, for he is our help and shield.
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon. And the same man was just and feared God, and longed for the consolation of Israel, and the holy ghost was in him.
Hold thee still in the LORD, and abide patiently upon him: but grieve not thyself at one that hath prosperity, and liveth in abomination.
LORD be merciful unto us, we wait for thee. Thine arm is at a point to visit us, but be thou our health in the time of trouble.
My soul fleeth unto the LORD before the morning watch, I say, before the morning watch.
In that day shall it be said, "Lo, this is our God: we have waited for him, and he shall save us. This is the LORD in whom we have hoped: Let us rejoice, and delight in his salvation.
Therefore, LORD, we have a respect unto the way of thy judgments; thy name and thy remembrance rejoice the soul.
{Tet} O how good is the LORD unto them that put their trust in him, and to the soul that seeketh after him?
and gathered them together, and commanded them, that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but to "Wait for the promise of the father, whereof ye have heard of me.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their worldly prosperity
Hold thee still in the LORD, and abide patiently upon him: but grieve not thyself at one that hath prosperity, and liveth in abomination.
From the men of thy hand, O LORD, from the men, I say, and from the evil world, which have their portion in this life, whose bellies thou fillest with thy hid treasure.
Put thou thy trust in the LORD, and be doing good; dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thou in the LORD, and he shall give thee thy heart's desire.
Patience » In waiting for God
{To the chanter, a Psalm of David} I waited patiently for the LORD, and he inclined unto me, and heard my calling.
Let our soul patiently abide the LORD, for he is our help and shield.
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon. And the same man was just and feared God, and longed for the consolation of Israel, and the holy ghost was in him.
Hold thee still in the LORD, and abide patiently upon him: but grieve not thyself at one that hath prosperity, and liveth in abomination.
LORD be merciful unto us, we wait for thee. Thine arm is at a point to visit us, but be thou our health in the time of trouble.
My soul fleeth unto the LORD before the morning watch, I say, before the morning watch.
In that day shall it be said, "Lo, this is our God: we have waited for him, and he shall save us. This is the LORD in whom we have hoped: Let us rejoice, and delight in his salvation.
Therefore, LORD, we have a respect unto the way of thy judgments; thy name and thy remembrance rejoice the soul.
{Tet} O how good is the LORD unto them that put their trust in him, and to the soul that seeketh after him?
and gathered them together, and commanded them, that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but to "Wait for the promise of the father, whereof ye have heard of me.
Patience » To be exercised in » Waiting for God
{To the chanter, a Psalm of David} I waited patiently for the LORD, and he inclined unto me, and heard my calling.
Hold thee still in the LORD, and abide patiently upon him: but grieve not thyself at one that hath prosperity, and liveth in abomination.
Plans of men » Devices, evil » General references to
Woe unto them that imagine to do harm, and devise ungraciousness upon their beds, to perform it in the clear day: for their power is against God.
He imagineth mischief upon his bed, and hath set himself in no good way; neither doth he abhor any thing that is evil.
But they say, 'No more of this, we will follow our own imaginations, and do every man according to the wilfulness of his own mind.'
Hold thee still in the LORD, and abide patiently upon him: but grieve not thyself at one that hath prosperity, and liveth in abomination.
he is ever imagining mischief and frowardness in his heart, and causeth discord.
They that imagine wickedness, shall be disappointed; but they that muse upon good things, unto such shall happen mercy and faithfulness.
He that winketh with his eyes, imagineth mischief; and he that biteth his lips, will do some harm.
These are the perilous weapons of the covetous, these be his shameful counsels: that he may beguile the poor with deceitful works, yea, even there as he should give sentence with the poor.
Then said the LORD unto me, "Thou son of man: these men imagine mischief, and a wicked counsel take they in this city,
Resignation » Commanded
"Be still then, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the Heathen, I will be exalted upon earth."
Hold thee still in the LORD, and abide patiently upon him: but grieve not thyself at one that hath prosperity, and liveth in abomination.
Resignation » Exhortation to
{A Psalm of David} Fret not thyself because of the ungodly; neither be thou envious against the evil doers. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and be withered even as the green herb. Put thou thy trust in the LORD, and be doing good; dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. read more.
Delight thou in the LORD, and he shall give thee thy heart's desire. Commit thy way unto the LORD, set thy hope in him, and he shall bring it to pass. He shall make thy righteousness as clear as the light, and thy just dealing as the noonday. Hold thee still in the LORD, and abide patiently upon him: but grieve not thyself at one that hath prosperity, and liveth in abomination. Leave off from wrath, and let go displeasure; let not thy jealousy move thee also to do evil. For wicked doers shall be rooted out; but they that patiently abide the LORD, shall inherit the land. Suffer yet a little while, and the ungodly shall be clean gone; thou shalt look after his place, and he shall be away. But the meek spirited shall possess the earth, and shall be refreshed in the multitude of peace.
Delight thou in the LORD, and he shall give thee thy heart's desire. Commit thy way unto the LORD, set thy hope in him, and he shall bring it to pass. He shall make thy righteousness as clear as the light, and thy just dealing as the noonday. Hold thee still in the LORD, and abide patiently upon him: but grieve not thyself at one that hath prosperity, and liveth in abomination. Leave off from wrath, and let go displeasure; let not thy jealousy move thee also to do evil. For wicked doers shall be rooted out; but they that patiently abide the LORD, shall inherit the land. Suffer yet a little while, and the ungodly shall be clean gone; thou shalt look after his place, and he shall be away. But the meek spirited shall possess the earth, and shall be refreshed in the multitude of peace.
Waiting » Exhortations and encouragements to
O tarry thou the LORD's leisure. Be strong, and he shall comfort thine heart; and put thou thy trust in the LORD.
Hold thee still in the LORD, and abide patiently upon him: but grieve not thyself at one that hath prosperity, and liveth in abomination.
Then turn to thy God, keep mercy and equity, and hope still in thy God.
Waiting » With patience
{To the chanter, a Psalm of David} I waited patiently for the LORD, and he inclined unto me, and heard my calling.
Hold thee still in the LORD, and abide patiently upon him: but grieve not thyself at one that hath prosperity, and liveth in abomination.
Waiting upon God » Exhortations and encouragements to
O tarry thou the LORD's leisure. Be strong, and he shall comfort thine heart; and put thou thy trust in the LORD.
Hold thee still in the LORD, and abide patiently upon him: but grieve not thyself at one that hath prosperity, and liveth in abomination.
Then turn to thy God, keep mercy and equity, and hope still in thy God.
Waiting upon God » Should be » With patience
{To the chanter, a Psalm of David} I waited patiently for the LORD, and he inclined unto me, and heard my calling.
Hold thee still in the LORD, and abide patiently upon him: but grieve not thyself at one that hath prosperity, and liveth in abomination.
The wicked » Devices of » General references to
Woe unto them that imagine to do harm, and devise ungraciousness upon their beds, to perform it in the clear day: for their power is against God.
He imagineth mischief upon his bed, and hath set himself in no good way; neither doth he abhor any thing that is evil.
But they say, 'No more of this, we will follow our own imaginations, and do every man according to the wilfulness of his own mind.'
Hold thee still in the LORD, and abide patiently upon him: but grieve not thyself at one that hath prosperity, and liveth in abomination.
he is ever imagining mischief and frowardness in his heart, and causeth discord.
They that imagine wickedness, shall be disappointed; but they that muse upon good things, unto such shall happen mercy and faithfulness.
He that winketh with his eyes, imagineth mischief; and he that biteth his lips, will do some harm.
These are the perilous weapons of the covetous, these be his shameful counsels: that he may beguile the poor with deceitful works, yea, even there as he should give sentence with the poor.
Then said the LORD unto me, "Thou son of man: these men imagine mischief, and a wicked counsel take they in this city,