'Keep' in the Bible

So Saul died for his transgressions; that is, he acted unfaithfully to the LORD by transgressing the message from the LORD (which he did not keep), by consulting a medium for advice,

David also told the leaders of the descendants of Levi to appoint their relatives as singers, to play musical instruments such as harps, lyres, and cymbals, and to keep sounding aloud with joyful voices.

Find joy in his holy name; let the hearts of those who keep on seeking the LORD rejoice.

Keep remembering the awesome deeds that he has done, along with his miracles and the rulings that he has handed down,

"Only may the LORD give you discretion and understanding as he places you in charge over Israel, so you can keep the Law of the LORD your God.

Then you will be successful, if you keep on observing the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses concerning Israel. Be strong, be courageous, and never give in to fear or dismay.

So keep watching, because the LORD has chosen you to build the Temple of his sanctuary. So be strong, and get to work!"

LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, our ancestors, keep your purposes and thoughts constantly in the hearts of your people and direct their hearts toward you,

granting to my son Solomon to keep with a devoted heart your commands, your decrees, and your statutes, carrying out all of them, and that he may build the Temple for which I have made the preparations.

"Now therefore, LORD God of Israel, keep your promise that you made to my father, your servant David, when you said, "You are to not lack a man to sit on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants will watch their lives, to live according to my Law, just as you have lived in my presence.'

commanding Judah to seek the LORD God of their ancestors and to keep the Law and the commandments.

The LORD's eyes keep on roaming throughout the earth, looking for those whose hearts completely belong to him, so that he may strongly support them. But because you have acted foolishly in this, from now on you will have wars."

The king of Israel suggested to Jehoshaphat, "I'll go into battle in disguise, but you keep your royal uniform on." So the king of Israel disguised himself and they both went into the battle.

and "I won't let Israel's foothold slip on the land that I've given to your ancestors, if only they will be careful to keep everything that I commanded them in the Law, in the statutes, and in the ordinance through Moses."

While standing in his appointed place, the king made a public covenant with the LORD to follow the LORD, to keep his commandments, his testimonies, and his statutes, and to do so with all of his heart and soul, and to carry out what was written in the covenant contained in the book.

I said, "Please, LORD, God of Heaven, the great and fearsome God who keeps the covenant, showing gracious love to those who love you and keep your commands,

So I called the priests and made them take an oath to fulfill this promise. I also shook my robes, and said, "May God shake out every man from his house and his possessions who does not keep this promise. May he be emptied out and shaken just like this." All the assembly said, "Amen!" and praised the LORD. And the people kept their promise.

"You are the LORD; you alone crafted the heavens, the highest heavens with all of their armies; the earth, and everything in it; the seas, and everything in them; you keep giving all of them life, and the army of heaven continuously worships you.

"Because that night refused to shut the doors of my mother's womb; it failed to keep me from seeing this trouble.

"Will you get offended if somebody tries to talk to you? Who can keep from speaking at a time like this?

"When I lie down I ask, "When will I wake up?' But the night continues and I keep tossing and turning until dawn.

"In addition, I won't keep my opinion to myself; I'll speak from my distressed spirit; I'll complain with my bitter soul.

Am I the sea, or a sea monster, that you keep watching me?

"How long will you keep talking like this? How long will you keep talking like a wind storm?

Then your confidence will be flawless, and your security will keep you from terror.

Withdraw your hand far from me and keep me from being petrified with terror.

"Won't you keep me safe in the afterlife? Conceal me until your anger subsides. Set an appointment for me, then remember me.

Then you'll certainly count every step I took, but you won't keep an inventory of my sin.

Will windy words like yours never end? What is upsetting you that you keep on arguing?

"How long do you intend to keep torturing me and trying to break me by what you're saying?

"Will you keep walking on the traditional path that sinners have tread,

They abhor me they keep their distance from me; but they don't refrain from spitting at the sight of me.

to keep the godless man from reigning or laying a snare for the people."

Even though you complain that you can't perceive him, your case is already pending for judgment in his presence so keep on placing your hope in him.

"So now, if he doesn't inflict punishment in his anger, then he doesn't keep track of your many transgressions.

You, LORD, will keep them safe, you will guard them from this generation forever.

The wicked, however, keep walking around, exalting the vileness of human beings. To the Director: A Davidic Psalm.

Keep me safe, God, for I take refuge in you.

All the prosperous people will eat and bow down in submission. All those who are about to go down to the grave will bow down in submission, along with the one who can no longer keep himself alive.

All the paths of the LORD lead to gracious love and truth for those who keep his covenant and his decrees.

to deliver them from death; to keep them alive in times of famine.

Then keep your tongue from doing evil and your lips from spreading lies.

Wait on the LORD, Keep faithful to his way, and he will exalt you to possess the land. You will see the wicked cut off.

I told myself, "I will keep watch over my tongue to keep from sinning. I will muzzle my mouth when the wicked are around."

LORD, do not withhold your mercy from me, for your gracious love and truthfulness will keep me safe continuously.

The LORD will protect him and keep him alive; he will be blessed in the land; and he will not be handed over to the desires of his enemies.

My tears have been my food day and night, while people keep asking me all day long, "Where is your God?"

When you see a thief, you befriend him, and you keep company with adulterers.

For the arrogant have arisen against me; oppressors have sought to take my life. They do not keep God in mind! Interlude

Save me from my enemies, my God! Keep me safe from those who rise up against me.

But now I am always with you, for you keep holding my right hand.

While the earth and all its inhabitants melt away, it is I who keep its pillars firm." Interlude

Then they will put their trust in God and they will not forget his awesome deeds. Instead, they will keep his commandments.

They did not keep God's covenant, and refused to live by his Law.

if they profane my statutes; and do not keep my commands,

teach us to keep account of our days so we may develop inner wisdom.

to those who keep his covenant and to those who remember to observe his precepts.

so they might keep his statutes and observe his laws. Hallelujah!

Oh, that my ways were steadfast, so I may keep your statutes.

I will keep your statutes; do not ever abandon me. Bet

How can a young man keep his behavior pure? By guarding it in accordance with your word.

Deal kindly with your servant so I may live and keep your word.

Give me understanding and I will observe your instruction. I will keep it with all of my heart.

Then I will always keep your Law, forever and ever,

In the night I remember your name, LORD, and keep your instruction.

I have made it my personal responsibility to keep your precepts. Cheth

The LORD is my inheritance; I have given my promise to keep your word.

I hurried and did not procrastinate to keep your commands.

My eyes grow weary with respect to what you have promised I keep asking, "When will you comfort me?"

Revive me according to your gracious love; and I will keep the decrees that you have proclaimed. Lamed

I keep away from every evil choice so that I may keep your word.

I have given my word and affirmed it, to keep your righteous judgments.

Deliver me from human oppression and I will keep your precepts.

I have called out to you, "Save me, so I may keep your decrees."

I keep your precepts and your decrees because all of my ways are before you. Tav

Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor uselessly. Unless the LORD guards the city, its security forces keep watch uselessly.

If your sons keep my covenant and my statutes that I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever."

LORD, set a guard over my mouth; keep watch over the door to my lips.

You open your hand and keep on satisfying the desire of every living thing.

My son, do not go along with them, and keep your feet away from their paths!

This is how you will walk in the way of good men and will keep to the paths of the righteous.

My son, don't forget my instruction, and keep my commandments carefully in mind.

Indeed, the LORD will be your confidence, and he will keep your foot from being caught.

he taught me and told me, "Let your heart fully embrace what I have to say; keep my commandments and live!

Do not let them out of your sight; keep them within your heart.

Never talk deceptively and don't keep company with people whose speech is corrupt.

Keep far away from her, and don't go near the entrance to her house,

Keep your father's commands, my son, and never forsake your mother's rules,

Keep my commands and you'll live. Guard my teaching as you do your eyesight.

so they can keep you from an adulterous woman, from the immoral woman with her seductive words.

Do not love sleep or you'll become poor, keep your eyes open and you'll have plenty of food.

Give me your heart, my son, and keep your eyes fixed on my ways,

Keep in mind that wisdom is like that for your soul; if you find it, there will be a future for you, and what you hope for won't be cut short.

My son, fear both the LORD and the king, and don't keep company with rebels.

Trying to keep her in check is like stopping a wind storm or grabbing oil with your right hand.

Keep well informed of the condition of your flocks and pay attention to your herds,

Keep deception and lies far away from me, and give me neither poverty nor wealth. Feed me with food that I need for today,

a time to search, and a time to give up searching; a time to keep, and a time to discard;

Again, if two lie close together, they will keep warm, but how can only one stay warm?

Don't be impulsive with your mouth nor be in a hurry to talk in God's presence. Since God is in heaven and you're on earth, keep your speech short.