“ Am I a God who is near, ” declares the Lord, “And not a God far off ? “ Can a person hide himself in hiding places So that I do not see him? ” declares the Lord. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the Lord. “I have heard what the prophets have said who prophesy falsely in My name, saying, ‘ I had a dream, I had a dream !’ How long? Is there anything in the hearts of the prophets who prophesy falsehood, these prophets of the deceitfulness of their own heart

“They have healed the brokenness  of the daughter of My people superficially, Saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ But there is no peace.  “Were they...

“For My people have committed two evils: They have abandoned Me, The fountain of living waters, To carve out for themselves cisterns,...

“My heart is steadfast, God; I will sing, I will sing praises also with my soul. Awake, harp and lyre; I will awaken the dawn! I will...

“ Although the Lord has given you bread of deprivation and water of oppression , He, your Teacher, will no longer hide Himself, but your...

“So He saved them from the hand of one who hated them, And redeemed them from the hand of the enemy. The waters covered their...

“But when he became strong, his heart was so proud that he acted corruptly, and he was untrue to the Lord his God, for he entered the...

And Jeroboam said in his heart, “Now the kingdom will return to the house of David. If this people go up to offer sacrifices in the house...

“Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. I speak as to wise people; you then, judge what I say. Is the cup of blessing which we bless...

“There is nothing better for a person than to eat and drink, and show himself some good in his trouble. This too I have seen, that it is...

“So Saul died for his unfaithfulness  which he committed against the Lord, because of the word of the Lord which he did not keep; and...

“For not knowing about God’s righteousness and seeking to establish their own, they did not subject themselves to the righteousness of...

“So the Lord God designated a plant, and it grew up over Jonah to be a shade over his head, to relieve him of his discomfort. And Jonah...

“How lovely are Your dwelling places, Lord of armies! My soul longed and even yearned for the courtyards of the Lord; My heart and my...

“When Joram saw Jehu, he said, “Is your intention peace, Jehu?” And he answered, “What ‘peace,’ so long as your mother Jezebel’s acts of...

“The sons of Ephraim were archers equipped with bows, Yet they turned back on the day of battle. They did not keep  the covenant of God...

“But if you or your sons indeed turn away from following Me, and do not keep My commandments and My statutes which I have placed before...

“Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give your advice. What should we do?” Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Have relations with your father’s...

“Now it came about after this that Absalom provided for himself a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run ahead of him . And Absalom...

“I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; You have been a close friend to me. Your love for me was more wonderful than the love of...