But they did not obey, and Manasseh misled them so that they sinned more than the nations whom the Lord had destroyed from before the Israelites.

David was angry because the Lord attacked Uzzah; so he called that place Perez Uzzah, which remains its name to this very day.

So it happened that the Jews who were living near them came and warned us repeatedly about all the schemes they were plotting against us.

So I registered a complaint with the nobles of Judah, saying to them, “What is this evil thing that you are doing, profaning the Sabbath day?

Esther replied, “If the king is so inclined, let the king and Haman come today to the banquet that I have prepared for him.”

Is it your opinion that God should recompense it, because you reject this? But you must choose, and not I, so tell us what you know.

From the mouths of children and nursing babies you have ordained praise on account of your adversaries, so that you might put an end to the vindictive enemy.

I am depressed, so I will pray to you while I am trapped here in the region of the upper Jordan, from Hermon, from Mount Mizar.

so I may see the prosperity of your chosen ones, rejoice along with your nation, and boast along with the people who belong to you.

Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

On a bare hill raise a signal flag, shout to them, wave your hand, so they might enter the gates of the princes!

The Lord has made them undiscerning; they lead Egypt astray in all she does, so that she is like a drunk sliding around in his own vomit.

Who among all the gods of these lands have rescued their lands from my power? So how can the Lord rescue Jerusalem from my power?’”

They will disappoint you, those you have so faithfully dealt with since your youth. Each strays off in his own direction, leaving no one to rescue you.”

But the sovereign Lord helps me, so I am not humiliated. For that reason I am steadfastly resolved; I know I will not be put to shame.

“I hate their deeds and thoughts! So I am coming to gather all the nations and ethnic groups; they will come and witness my splendor.

So if a prophet prophesied peace and prosperity, it was only known that the Lord truly sent him when what he prophesied came true.”

So they took all their troops and went to fight against Ishmael son of Nethaniah. They caught up with him near the large pool at Gibeon.

So these men concluded, “We won’t find any pretext against this man Daniel unless it is in connection with the law of his God.”

“So now, our God, accept the prayer and requests of your servant, and show favor to your devastated sanctuary for your own sake.