I will place the key to the house of David on his shoulder. When he opens the door, no one can close it; when he closes the door, no one can open it.

Your warriors will be like women in your midst; the gates of your land will be wide open to your enemies; fire will consume the bars of your gates.

He loosens the bonds of kings and binds a loincloth around their waist.

I will speak, so that I may find relief; I will open my lips, so that I may answer.

He gave a command to the clouds above, and opened the doors in the sky.

The king authorized his release; the ruler of nations set him free.

All of its soldiers are strong and mighty. Their arrows will send you to your grave.

The sluice gates are opened; the royal palace is deluged and dissolves.

Open your gates, Lebanon, so that the fire may consume your cedars.

They set the onyx stones in gold filigree settings, engraved as with the engravings of a seal with the names of the sons of Israel.

Instead, you must be sure to open your hand to him and generously lend him whatever he needs.

They waited so long they were embarrassed, but he still did not open the doors of the upper room. Finally they took the key and opened the doors. Right before their eyes was their master, sprawled out dead on the floor!

Ezra opened the book in plain view of all the people, for he was elevated above all the people. When he opened the book, all the people stood up.

He was treated harshly and afflicted, but he did not even open his mouth. Like a lamb led to the slaughtering block, like a sheep silent before her shearers, he did not even open his mouth.

But if only God would speak, if only he would open his lips against you,

My roots reach the water, and the dew lies on my branches all night long.

Because God has untied my tent cord and afflicted me, people throw off all restraint in my presence.

But no stranger had to spend the night outside, for I opened my doors to the traveler –

Inside I am like wine which has no outlet, like new wineskins ready to burst!

See now, I have opened my mouth; my tongue in my mouth has spoken.