Then Ezra withdrew from before the house of God, and went to the chamber of Jehohanan the son of Eliashib, where he spent the night, neither eating bread nor drinking water; for he was mourning over the faithlessness of the exiles.
Psalm 119:53 - Revised Standard Version Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked, who forsake thy law. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Horror hath taken hold upon me Because of the wicked that forsake thy law. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Burning indignation, terror, and sadness seize upon me because of the wicked, who forsake Your law. American Standard Version (1901) Hot indignation hath taken hold upon me, Because of the wicked that forsake thy law. Common English Bible But I’m seized with anger because of the wicked— because of those who abandon your Instruction. |
Then Ezra withdrew from before the house of God, and went to the chamber of Jehohanan the son of Eliashib, where he spent the night, neither eating bread nor drinking water; for he was mourning over the faithlessness of the exiles.
shall we break thy commandments again and intermarry with the peoples who practice these abominations? Wouldst thou not be angry with us till thou wouldst consume us, so that there should be no remnant, nor any to escape?
When I heard this, I rent my garments and my mantle, and pulled hair from my head and beard, and sat appalled.
And I contended with them and cursed them and beat some of them and pulled out their hair; and I made them take oath in the name of God, saying, “You shall not give your daughters to their sons, or take their daughters for your sons or for yourselves.
I look at the faithless with disgust, because they do not keep thy commands.
If his children forsake my law and do not walk according to my ordinances,
But if you will not listen, my soul will weep in secret for your pride; my eyes will weep bitterly and run down with tears, because the Lord's flock has been taken captive.
Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was dismayed for a moment, and his thoughts alarmed him. The king said, “Belteshazzar, let not the dream or the interpretation alarm you.” Belteshazzar answered, “My lord, may the dream be for those who hate you and its interpretation for your enemies!
I hear, and my body trembles, my lips quiver at the sound; rottenness enters into my bones, my steps totter beneath me. I will quietly wait for the day of trouble to come upon people who invade us.
I fear that when I come again my God may humble me before you, and I may have to mourn over many of those who sinned before and have not repented of the impurity, immorality, and licentiousness which they have practiced.
For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, live as enemies of the cross of Christ.