He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God; he stiffened his neck and hardened his heart against turning to the Lord, the God of Israel.
Psalm 15:4 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) in whose eyes a reprobate is despised, but who honors those who fear the Lord; who swears to his own hurt and does not change; More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; But he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition In whose eyes a vile person is despised, but he who honors those who fear the Lord (who revere and worship Him); who swears to his own hurt and does not change; American Standard Version (1901) In whose eyes a reprobate is despised, But who honoreth them that fear Jehovah; He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not; Common English Bible someone who despises those who act wickedly, but who honors those who honor the LORD; someone who keeps their promise even when it hurts; Catholic Public Domain Version Their infirmities have been multiplied; after this, they acted more quickly. I will not gather for their convocations of blood, nor will I remember their names with my lips. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Their infirmities were multiplied: afterwards they made haste. I will not gather together their meetings for blood offerings: nor will I be mindful of their names by my lips. |
He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God; he stiffened his neck and hardened his heart against turning to the Lord, the God of Israel.
And all the king's servants who were at the king's gate bowed down and did obeisance to Haman; for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai did not bow down or do obeisance.
Perverseness of heart shall be far from me; I will know nothing of evil.
I will look with favor on the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way that is blameless shall minster to me.
As for the saints in the land, they are the noble, in whom is all my delight.
“Again you have heard that it was said to the men of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’
And as he argued about justice and self-control and future judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present; when I have an opportunity I will summon you.”
They presented many gifts to us; and when we sailed, they put on board whatever we needed.
We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love abides in death.
And when he saw her, he rent his clothes, and said, “Alas, my daughter! you have brought me very low, and you have become the cause of great trouble to me; for I have opened my mouth to the Lord, and I cannot take back my vow.”