Jeremiah 17:4, 24:7, 25:5-6, 29:11-14, 31:3, 20, & 42:2-6

 

(Jeremiah 17:14) Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.

(Jeremiah 24:7) And I will give them an heart to know me, that I am the Lord: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God: for they shall return unto me with their whole heart.

 

(Jeremiah 25:5-6) "Turn ye again now everyone from his evil way, and from the evil of your doings, and dwell in the land that the Lord hath given unto you and to your fathers for ever and ever: And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt."

(Jeremiah 29:11-14) "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you," saith the Lord, "thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. And I will be found of you," saith the Lord.

(Jeremiah 31:3 & 20) The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, "Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.  I do earnestly remember him still... I will surely have mercy upon him,"  saith the Lord.

(Jeremiah 42:2-6) And said unto Jeremiah the prophet, "Let, we beseech thee, our supplication be accepted before thee, and pray for us unto the Lord thy God, even for all this remnant; (for we are left but a few of many, as thine eyes do behold us:) That the Lord thy God may shew us the way wherein we may walk, and the thing that we may do."

Then Jeremiah the prophet said unto them, "I have heard you; behold, I will pray unto the Lord your God according to your words; and it shall come to pass, that whatsoever thing the Lord shall answer you, I will declare it unto you; I will keep nothing back from you."

Then they said to Jeremiah, "The Lord be a true and faithful witness between us, if we do not even according to all things for the which the Lord thy God shall send thee to us. Whether it be good, or whether it be evil, we will obey the voice of the Lord our God, to whom we send thee; that it may be well with us, when we obey the voice of the Lord our God."

Jeremiah 1:4-7, 3:21-22, & 4:1-2

 (Jeremiah 1:4-7) Then the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations."

Then said I, "Ah, Lord God! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child."

But the Lord said unto me, "Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak."

(Jeremiah 3:21-22) A voice was heard upon the high places, weeping and supplications of the children of Israel: for they have perverted their way, and they have forgotten the Lord their God., Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings."

 

"Behold, we come unto thee; for thou art the Lord our God."

(Jeremiah 4:1-2) "If thou wilt return, O Israel," saith the Lord, "Return unto me: and if thou wilt put away thine abominations out of my sight, then shalt thou not remove. And thou shalt swear, 'The Lord liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.'"

Isaiah 17:7, 30:21, 40:8, 40:28-31, 43:1-3, & 55:6-13

 (Isaiah 17:7) At that day shall a man look to his Maker, and his eyes shall have respect to the Holy One.

(Isaiah 30:21) And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, "This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left. "

(Isaiah 40:8)  he grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.

(Isaiah 40:28-31) Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

(Isaiah 43:1-3) But now thus saith the Lord that created thee... He that formed thee... "Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One." 

(Isaiah 55:6-13) Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," saith the Lord. "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts."

"For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the Lord for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off."

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 11 & Song of Solomon 3:4

(Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 & 11) To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

He hath made everything beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.

A quick note on this book of the Bible: Some people say the Song of Solomon is an allegory of Christ and His bride, but if you actually read the entire book, you will easily see the error of this assessment.  For one thing, it would be very inappropriate for our Lord to talk to us in this way.  When you read this book as intended (for adult married people only), you can feel the wonder between two lovers, and you can read it with your spouse to spark romance in your marriage. 

(Song of Solomon 3:4) I found him whom my soul loveth: I held him and would not let him go.

Proverbs 12:4, 15:13,15, 16:24-25, 27, 28:1 & 31:10-12, 25-26, & 30

 

(Proverbs 12:4) A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband:

(Proverbs 15:13 & 15) A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. / All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

(Proverbs 16:24) Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

(Proverbs 16:25 & 27) There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. / An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

(Proverbs 28:1) The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

(Proverbs 31:10-12, 25-26, & 30) Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. / The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. / Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. / She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. / Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.

Proverbs 3:5-7, 6:16-19, 27-18, Proverbs 8:17-21, 8:32-36, & 11:30

 

(Proverbs 3:5-7) Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.  In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord and depart from evil.

(Proverbs 6:16-19 & 27-28) These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?

(Proverbs 8:17-21) I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. / Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. / My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver. / I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

(Proverbs 8:32-36) Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. / Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. / Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. / For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord. But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.

(Proverbs 11:30) The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

Psalm 119:11, 14-16, 30,66, 101-105, 126:2-6, 139:1-24 & 150:1-6

(Psalm 119:11, 14-16) Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. / I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches. / I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. / I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word. 

(119:30 & 66) I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me. / Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. / Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.

(Psalm 119:101-105) I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word. / I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me. / How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! / Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. / Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. / I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.

(119:140-142) Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it. / I am small and... yet do not I forget thy precepts. / Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.

(Psalm 126:2-6) Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing... the Lord hath done great things for them. The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad... / They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. / He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

(Psalm 139:1-24) O lord, thou hast searched me, and known me. / Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off. / Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. / For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O Lord, thou knowest it altogether. / Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me. / Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it. 

Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? / If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. / If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; / Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. / If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me. Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.

For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. / I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well... 

How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! / If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee... / Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

(Psalm 150:1-6) Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. / Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. / Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. / Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. / Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high-sounding cymbals. / Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.

Psalm 84:1-5. 89:13-18, 26, 90:1-2, 12, 14, 96:1-13, 98:1-9, 107:1-2, & 116:1-7

(Psalm 84:1-5) How amiable are thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts! / My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God. / Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young... O Lord of hosts, my King, and my God. / Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Selah. / Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them.

(Psalm 89:13-18, & 26 )Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand. / Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face. / Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance. / In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted. / For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted. For the Lord is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king. / He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.

(Psalm 90:1-2, 12, & 14) Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. / Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God. / So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. / O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.

(Psalm 96:1-13) O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth. Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day. / Declare His glory among the heathen, His wonders among all people. For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods... / Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.... / Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name:... O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.... / Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof. / Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice / Before the Lord: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth. 

(Note: This artwork actually makes me laugh. I have been playing the trumpet off and on for about 40 years, and I don't know why I drew this so weird!  The mouthpiece is huge and the me in the picture is holding the trumpet so silly!  Oh well, I will praise Jesus with my trumpet next time I have one to play!)   

(Psalm 98:1-9) O sing unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory. / The Lord hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen. / He hath remembered his mercy and his truth... all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. / Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise. / Sing unto the Lord with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm. With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the Lord, the King. / Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. / Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together / Before the Lord; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.

(Psalm 107:1-2) O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. / Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed.

(Psalm 116:1-7) I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live... / I upon the name of the Lord; O Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul. / Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful / The Lord preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me. / Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.