The Lord passed by before him and proclaimed: “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, and abounding in loyal love and faithfulness,

You must investigate thoroughly and inquire carefully. If it is indeed true that such a disgraceful thing is being done among you,

When it is reported to you and you hear about it, you must investigate carefully. If it is indeed true that such a disgraceful thing is being done in Israel,

So if you have shown loyalty and integrity to Jerub-Baal and his family today, then may Abimelech bring you happiness and may you bring him happiness!

However, fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. Just look at the great things he has done for you!

Now may the Lord show you true kindness! I also will reward you, because you have done this deed.

Now, O sovereign Lord, you are the true God! May your words prove to be true! You have made this good promise to your servant!

She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your wise sayings and insight was true!

The woman said to Elijah, “Now I know that you are a prophet and that the Lord really does speak through you.”

The king said to him, “How many times must I make you solemnly promise in the name of the Lord to tell me only the truth?”

“Please, Lord. Remember how I have served you faithfully and with wholehearted devotion, and how I have carried out your will.” Then Hezekiah wept bitterly.

Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The Lord’s word which you have announced is appropriate.” Then he added, “At least there will be peace and stability during my lifetime.”

The king said to him, “How many times must I make you solemnly promise in the name of the Lord to tell me only the truth?”

After these faithful deeds were accomplished, King Sennacherib of Assyria invaded Judah. He besieged the fortified cities, intending to seize them.

I then put in charge over Jerusalem my brother Hanani and Hananiah the chief of the citadel, for he was a faithful man and feared God more than many do.

“You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You provided them with just judgments, true laws, and good statutes and commandments.

Letters were sent to all the Jews in the hundred and twenty-seven provinces of the empire of Ahasuerus – words of true peace –

I have not failed to tell about your justice; I spoke about your reliability and deliverance; I have not neglected to tell the great assembly about your loyal love and faithfulness.

O Lord, may you hear my prayer and be favorably disposed to me! O God, because of your great loyal love, answer me with your faithful deliverance!

Not to us, O Lord, not to us! But to your name bring honor, for the sake of your loyal love and faithfulness.