1 Maccabees 3:45chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Now Jerusalem lay void as a wilderness, there was none of her children that went in or out: the sanctuary also was trodden down, and aliens kept the strong hold; the heathen had their habitation in that place; and joy was taken from Jacob, and the pipe with the harp ceased." 1 Maccabees 3:45 KJVcopysave
Now Jerusalem lay void as a wilderness, there was none of her children that went in or out: the sanctuary also was trodden down, and aliens kept the strong hold; the heathen had their habitation in that place; and joy was taken from Jacob, and the pipe with the harp ceased.
Judith 9:4chapter contextsimilarmeaning"And hast given their wives for a prey, and their daughters to be captives, and all their spoils to be divided among thy dear children; which were moved with thy zeal, and abhorred the pollution of their blood, and called upon thee for aid: O God, O my God, hear me also a widow." Judith 9:4 KJVcopysave
And hast given their wives for a prey, and their daughters to be captives, and all their spoils to be divided among thy dear children; which were moved with thy zeal, and abhorred the pollution of their blood, and called upon thee for aid: O God, O my God, hear me also a widow.
Tobit 10:7chapter contextsimilarmeaning"But she said, Hold thy peace, and deceive me not; my son is dead. And she went out every day into the way which they went, and did eat no meat on the daytime, and ceased not whole nights to bewail her son Tobias, until the fourteen days of the wedding were expired, which Raguel had sworn that he should spend there. Then Tobias said to Raguel, Let me go, for my father and my mother look no more to see me." Tobit 10:7 KJVcopysave
But she said, Hold thy peace, and deceive me not; my son is dead. And she went out every day into the way which they went, and did eat no meat on the daytime, and ceased not whole nights to bewail her son Tobias, until the fourteen days of the wedding were expired, which Raguel had sworn that he should spend there. Then Tobias said to Raguel, Let me go, for my father and my mother look no more to see me.
Wisdom of Solomon 12:23chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Wherefore, whereas men have lived dissolutely and unrighteously, thou hast tormented them with their own abominations." Wisdom of Solomon 12:23 KJVcopysave
Wherefore, whereas men have lived dissolutely and unrighteously, thou hast tormented them with their own abominations.
2 Maccabees 11:30chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Wherefore they that will depart shall have safe conduct till the thirtieth day of Xanthicus with security." 2 Maccabees 11:30 KJVcopysave
Wherefore they that will depart shall have safe conduct till the thirtieth day of Xanthicus with security.
2 Esdras 7:49chapter contextsimilarmeaning"For what profit is it unto us, if there be promised us an immortal time, whereas we have done the works that bring death?" 2 Esdras 7:49 KJVcopysave
For what profit is it unto us, if there be promised us an immortal time, whereas we have done the works that bring death?
1 Maccabees 12:9chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Therefore we also, albeit we need none of these things, that we have the holy books of scripture in our hands to comfort us," 1 Maccabees 12:9 KJVcopysave
Therefore we also, albeit we need none of these things, that we have the holy books of scripture in our hands to comfort us,
Additions to Esther 14:8chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Nevertheless it satisfieth them not, that we are in bitter captivity: but they have stricken hands with their idols," Additions to Esther 14:8 KJVcopysave
Nevertheless it satisfieth them not, that we are in bitter captivity: but they have stricken hands with their idols,
2 Esdras 8:18chapter contextsimilarmeaning"But I have heard the swiftness of the judge which is to come." 2 Esdras 8:18 KJVcopysave
But I have heard the swiftness of the judge which is to come.
1 Esdras 8:91chapter contextsimilarmeaning"And as Esdras in his prayer made his confession, weeping, and lying flat upon the ground before the temple, there gathered unto him from Jerusalem a very great multitude of men and women and children: for there was great weeping among the multitude." 1 Esdras 8:91 KJVcopysave
And as Esdras in his prayer made his confession, weeping, and lying flat upon the ground before the temple, there gathered unto him from Jerusalem a very great multitude of men and women and children: for there was great weeping among the multitude.
Wisdom of Solomon 3:18chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Or, if they die quickly, they have no hope, neither comfort in the day of trial." Wisdom of Solomon 3:18 KJVcopysave
Or, if they die quickly, they have no hope, neither comfort in the day of trial.
Ecclesiasticus 19:13chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Admonish a friend, it may be he hath not done it: and if he have done it, that he do it no more." Ecclesiasticus 19:13 KJVcopysave
Admonish a friend, it may be he hath not done it: and if he have done it, that he do it no more.
Ecclesiasticus 30:25chapter contextsimilarmeaning"A cheerful and good heart will have a care of his meat and diet." Ecclesiasticus 30:25 KJVcopysave
A cheerful and good heart will have a care of his meat and diet.
2 Esdras 8:25chapter contextsimilarmeaning"For while I live I will speak, and so long as I have understanding I will answer." 2 Esdras 8:25 KJVcopysave
For while I live I will speak, and so long as I have understanding I will answer.
Ecclesiasticus 26:4chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Whether a man be rich or poor, if he have a good heart toward the Lord, he shall at all times rejoice with a cheerful countenance." Ecclesiasticus 26:4 KJVcopysave
Whether a man be rich or poor, if he have a good heart toward the Lord, he shall at all times rejoice with a cheerful countenance.
Wisdom of Solomon 9:2chapter contextsimilarmeaning"And ordained man through thy wisdom, that he should have dominion over the creatures which thou hast made," Wisdom of Solomon 9:2 KJVcopysave
And ordained man through thy wisdom, that he should have dominion over the creatures which thou hast made,
2 Maccabees 11:18chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Therefore what things soever were meet to be reported to the king, I have declared them, and he hath granted as much as might be." 2 Maccabees 11:18 KJVcopysave
Therefore what things soever were meet to be reported to the king, I have declared them, and he hath granted as much as might be.
1 Esdras 8:76chapter contextsimilarmeaning"For ever since the time of our fathers we have been and are in great sin, even unto this day." 1 Esdras 8:76 KJVcopysave
For ever since the time of our fathers we have been and are in great sin, even unto this day.
2 Maccabees 2:26chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Therefore to us, that have taken upon us this painful labour of abridging, it was not easy, but a matter of sweat and watching;" 2 Maccabees 2:26 KJVcopysave
Therefore to us, that have taken upon us this painful labour of abridging, it was not easy, but a matter of sweat and watching;
Ecclesiasticus 14:21chapter contextsimilarmeaning"He that considereth her ways in his heart shall also have understanding in her secrets." Ecclesiasticus 14:21 KJVcopysave
He that considereth her ways in his heart shall also have understanding in her secrets.
1 Maccabees 10:35chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Also no man shall have authority to meddle with or to molest any of them in any matter." 1 Maccabees 10:35 KJVcopysave
Also no man shall have authority to meddle with or to molest any of them in any matter.
Susanna 1:11chapter contextsimilarmeaning"For they were ashamed to declare their lust, that they desired to have to do with her." Susanna 1:11 KJVcopysave
For they were ashamed to declare their lust, that they desired to have to do with her.
Wisdom of Solomon 6:23chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Neither will I go with consuming envy; for such a man shall have no fellowship with wisdom." Wisdom of Solomon 6:23 KJVcopysave
Neither will I go with consuming envy; for such a man shall have no fellowship with wisdom.
1 Esdras 1:26chapter contextsimilarmeaning"But the king of Egypt sent to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, O king of Judea?" 1 Esdras 1:26 KJVcopysave
But the king of Egypt sent to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, O king of Judea?
Letter of Jeremiah 1:42chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Yet they cannot understand this themselves, and leave them: for they have no knowledge." Letter of Jeremiah 1:42 KJVcopysave
Yet they cannot understand this themselves, and leave them: for they have no knowledge.
Ecclesiasticus 11:23chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Say not, What profit is there of my service? and what good things shall I have hereafter?" Ecclesiasticus 11:23 KJVcopysave
Say not, What profit is there of my service? and what good things shall I have hereafter?
Ecclesiasticus 19:14chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Admonish thy friend, it may be he hath not said it: and if he have, that he speak it not again." Ecclesiasticus 19:14 KJVcopysave
Admonish thy friend, it may be he hath not said it: and if he have, that he speak it not again.
1 Esdras 2:28chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Now therefore I have commanded to hinder those men from building the city, and heed to be taken that there be no more done in it;" 1 Esdras 2:28 KJVcopysave
Now therefore I have commanded to hinder those men from building the city, and heed to be taken that there be no more done in it;
2 Maccabees 9:13chapter contextsimilarmeaning"This wicked person vowed also unto the Lord, who now no more would have mercy upon him, saying thus," 2 Maccabees 9:13 KJVcopysave
This wicked person vowed also unto the Lord, who now no more would have mercy upon him, saying thus,
Ecclesiasticus 5:4chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Say not, I have sinned, and what harm hath happened unto me? for the Lord is longsuffering, he will in no wise let thee go." Ecclesiasticus 5:4 KJVcopysave
Say not, I have sinned, and what harm hath happened unto me? for the Lord is longsuffering, he will in no wise let thee go.