Haller's Concordance: GOOD
- And God saw the light that it was good; and he divided the light from the darkness. Gen. 1:4
- And God called the dry land, Earth; and the gathering together of the waters, he called Seas. And God saw that it was good. Gen. 1:10
- And the earth brought forth the green herb, and such as yieldeth seed according to its kind, and the tree that beareth fruit, having seed each one according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. Gen. 1:12
- And to rule the day and the night, and to divide the light and the darkness. And God saw that it was good. Gen. 1:18
- And God created the great whales, and every living and moving creature, which the waters brought forth, according to their kinds, and every winged fowl according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. Gen. 1:21
- And God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds, and cattle, and every thing that creepeth on the earth after its kind. And God saw that it was good. Gen. 1:25
- And God saw all the things that he had made, and they were very good. And the evening and morning were the sixth day. Gen. 1:31
- And the Lord God brought forth of the ground all manner of trees, fair to behold, and pleasant to eat of: the tree of life also in the midst of paradise: and the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Gen. 2:9
- And the gold of that land is very good: there is found bdellium, and the onyx stone. Gen. 2:12
- But of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat. For in what day soever thou shalt eat of it, thou shalt die the death. Gen. 2:17
- And the Lord God said: It is not good for man to be alone: let us make him a help like unto himself. Gen. 2:18
- For God doth know that in what day soever you shall eat thereof, your eyes shall be opened: and you shall be as Gods, knowing good and evil. Gen. 3:5
- And the woman saw that the tree was good to eat, and fair to the eyes, and delightful to behold: and she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave to her husband, who did eat. Gen. 3:6
- And he said: Behold Adam is become as one of us, knowing good and evil: now therefore lest perhaps he put forth his hand and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever. Gen. 3:22
- And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace, and be buried in a good old age. Gen. 15:15
- And he himself ran to the herd, and took from thence a calf, very tender and very good, and gave it to a young man, who made haste and boiled it. Gen. 18:7
- And she said, moreover, to him: We have good store of both straw and hay, and a large place to lodge in. Gen. 24:25
- And decaying he died in a good old age, and having lived a long time, and being full of days: and was gathered to his people. Gen. 25:8
- And she put on him very good garments of Esau, which she had at home with her: Gen. 27:15
- And said: God hath endowed me with a good dowry; this turn also my husband will be with me, because I have borne him six sons: and therefore she called his name Zabulon. Gen. 30:20
- Neither did I shew thee that which the beast had torn; I made good all the damage: whatsoever was lost by theft, thou didst exact it of me: Gen. 31:39
- One thing there is for which so great a good is deferred: We must circumcise every male among us, following the manner of the nation. Gen. 34:22
- But he answered: Peace be with you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks. For the money, which you gave me, I have for good. And he brought Simeon out to them. Gen. 43:23
- And when they were now departed out of the city, and had gone forward a little way: Joseph sending for the steward of his house, said: Arise, and pursue after the men: and when thou hast overtaken them, say to them: Why have you returned evil for good? Gen. 44:4
- And bring away from thence your father and kindred, and come to me; and I will give you all the good things of Egypt, that you may eat the marrow of the land. Gen. 45:18
- He saw rest that it was good: and the land that it was excellent: and he bowed his shoulder to carry, and became a servant under tribute. Gen. 49:15
- You thought evil against me: but God turned it into good, that he might exalt me, as at present you see, and might save many people. Gen. 50:20
- And knowing their sorrow, I am come down to deliver them out of the hands of the Egyptians, and to bring them out of that land into a good and spacious land, into a land that floweth with milk and honey, to the places of the Chanaanite, and Hethite, and Amorrhite, and Pherezite, and Hevite, and Jebusite. Ex. 3:8
- And Jethro rejoiced for all the good things that the Lord had done to Israel, because he had delivered them out of the hands of the Egyptians. Ex. 18:9
- But he said: The thing thou dost is not good. Ex. 18:17
- If a fire breaking out light upon thorns, and catch stacks of corn, or corn standing in the fields, he that kindled the fire shall make good the loss. Ex. 22:6
- But if it were taken away by stealth, he shall make the loss good to the owner. Ex. 22:12
- He answered: I will shew thee all good, and I will proclaim in the name of the Lord before thee: and I will have mercy on whom I will, and I will be merciful to whom it shall please me. Ex. 33:19
- The person that sweareth, and uttereth with his lips, that he would do either evil or good, and bindeth the same with an oath, and his word: and having forgotten it afterwards understandeth his offence, Lev. 5:4
- And he shall make good the damage itself which he hath done, and shall add the fifth part besides, delivering it to the priest, who shall pray for him, offering the ram: and it shall be forgiven him. Lev. 5:16
- He that killeth a beast, shall make it good that is to say, shall give beast for beast. Lev. 24:18
- Who judging whether it be good or bad, shall set the price. Lev. 27:12
- If a man shall vow his house, and sanctify it to the Lord, the priest shall consider it, whether it be good or bad: and it shall be sold according to the price, which he shall appoint. Lev. 27:14
- It shall not be chosen neither good nor bad, neither shall it be changed for another. If any man change it: both that which was changed, and that for which it was changed, shall be sanctified to the Lord, and shall not be redeemed. Lev. 27:33
- And Moses said to Hobab the son of Raguel the Madianite, his kinsman: We are going towards the place which the Lord will give us: come with us, that we may do thee good: for the Lord hath promised good things to Israel. Num. 10:29
- The land itself, whether it be good or bad: what manner of cities, walled or without walls: Num. 13:19
- The ground, fat or barren, woody or without trees. Be of good courage, and bring us of the fruits of the land. Now it was the time when the firstripe grapes are fit to be eaten. Num. 13:20
- And said to all the multitude of the children of Israel: The land which we have gone round is very good: Num. 14:7
- If Balac would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the Lord my God, to utter any thing of my own head either good or evil: but whatsoever the Lord shall say, that I will speak? Num. 24:13
- Then you answered me: The thing is good which thou meanest to do. Dt. 1:14
- Taking of the fruits thereof, to shew its fertility, they brought them to us, and said: The land is good, which the Lord our God will give us. Dt. 1:25
- Not one of the men of this wicked generation shall see the good land, which I promised with an oath to your fathers: Dt. 1:35
- Your children, of whom you said that they should be led away captives, and your sons who know not this day the difference of good and evil, they shall go in: and to them I will give the land, and they shall possess it. Dt. 1:39
- Take ye then good heed that you stir not against them. For I will not give you of their land so much as the step of one foot can tread upon, because I have given mount Seir to Esau, for a possession. Dt. 2:5
- And do that which is pleasing and good in the sight of the Lord, that it may be well with thee: and going in thou mayst possess the goodly land, concerning which the Lord swore to thy fathers, Dt. 6:18
- For the Lord thy God will bring thee into a good land, of brooks and of waters, and of fountains: in the plains of which and the hills deep rivers break out: Dt. 8:7
- You shall not do there the things we do here this day, every man that which seemeth good to himself. Dt. 12:8
- Observe and hear all the things that I command thee, that it may be well with thee and thy children after thee for ever, when thou shalt do what is good and pleasing in the sight of the Lord thy God. Dt. 12:28
- And thou shalt feast in all the good things which the Lord thy God hath given thee, and thy house, thou and the Levite, and the stranger that is with thee. Dt. 26:11
- And as the Lord rejoiced upon you before doing good to you, and multiplying you: so he shall rejoice destroying and bringing you to nought, so that you shall be taken away from the land which thou shalt go in to possess. Dt. 28:63
- And the Lord thy God will make thee abound in all the works of thy hands, in the fruit of thy womb, and in the fruit of thy cattle, in the fruitfulness of thy land, and in the plenty of all things. For the Lord will return to rejoice over thee in all good things, as he rejoiced in thy fathers: Dt. 30:9
- Consider that I have set before thee this day life and good, and on the other hand death and evil: Dt. 30:15
- Do manfully and be of good heart: fear not, nor be ye dismayed at their sight: for the Lord thy God he himself is thy leader, and will not leave thee nor forsake thee. Dt. 31:6
- For I saw among the spoils a scarlet garment, exceeding good, and two hundred sicles of silver, and a golden rule of fifty sicles: and I coveted them, and I took them away, and hid them in the ground in the midst of my tent, and the silver I covered with the earth that I dug up. Josu. 7:21
- And now we are in thy hand: deal with us as it seemeth good and right unto thee. Josu. 9:25
- And all the army returned to Josue, in Maceda, where the camp then was, in good health, and without the loss of any one: and no man durst move his tongue against the children of Israel. Josu. 10:21
- If you leave the Lord, and serve strange gods, he will turn, and will afflict you, and will destroy you after all the good he hath done you. Josu. 24:20
- My heart loveth the princes of Israel: O you, that of your own good will offered yourselves to danger, bless the Lord. Judg. 5:9
- And Gedeon, the son of Joas died in a good old age, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father, in Ephra, of the family of Ezri. Judg. 8:32
- Neither did they shew mercy to the house of Jerobaal Gedeon, according to all the good things he had done to Israel. Judg. 8:35
- And rejoicing in their feasts, when they had now taken their good cheer, they commanded that Samson should be called, and should play before them. And being brought out of prison, he played before them; and they made him stand between two pillars. Judg. 16:25
- Now I know God will do me good, since I have a priest of the race of the Levites. Judg. 17:13
- And Elcana, her husband, said to her: Do what seemeth good to thee, and stay till thou wean him: and I pray that the Lord may fulfil his word. So the woman stayed at home, and gave her son suck, till she weaned him. 1 Ki. 1:23
- Do not so, my sons: for it is no good report that I hear, that you make the people of the Lord to transgress. 1 Ki. 2:24
- So Samuel told him all the words, and did not hide them from him. And he answered: It is the Lord: let him do what is good in his sight. 1 Ki. 3:18
- And Saul said to his servant: Thy word is very good, come let us go. And they went into the city, where the man of God was. 1 Ki. 9:10
- And far from me be this sin against the Lord, that I should cease to pray for you: and I will teach you the good and right way. 1 Ki. 12:23
- And Saul said: Let us fall upon the Philistines by night, and destroy them till the morning light, and let us not leave a man of them. And the people said: Do all that seemeth good in thy eyes. And the priest said: Let us draw near hither unto God. 1 Ki. 14:36
- And he said to all Israel: Be you on one side and I, with Jonathan, my son, will be on the other side. And the people answered Saul: Do what seemeth good in thy eyes. 1 Ki. 14:40
- And Saul and the people spared Agag, and the best of the flocks of sheep, and of the herds, and the garments and the rams, and all that was beautiful, and would not destroy them: but every thing that was vile, and good for nothing, that they destroyed. 1 Ki. 15:9
- And Saul did not look on David with a good eye from that day and forward. 1 Ki. 18:9
- And Jonathan spoke good things of David to Saul, his father: and said to him: Sin not, O king, against thy servant, David, because he hath not sinned against thee, and his works are very good towards thee. 1 Ki. 19:4
- Jonathan said to David: O Lord God of Israel, if I shall discover my father's mind, to morrow, or the day after, and there be any thing good for David, and I send not immediately to thee, and make it known to thee, 1 Ki. 20:12
- And the servants of David said to him: Behold the day, of which the Lord said to thee: I will deliver thy enemy unto thee, that thou mayst do to him as it shall seem good in thy eyes. Then David arose, and secretly cut off the hem of Saul's robe. 1 Ki. 24:4
- And he said to David: Thou art more just than I: for thou hast done good to me, and I have rewarded thee with evil. 1 Ki. 24:17
- And thou hast shewed this day what good things thou hast done to me: how the Lord delivered me into thy hand, and thou hast not killed me. 1 Ki. 24:18
- For who when he hath found his enemy, will let him go well away? But the Lord reward thee for this good turn, for what thou hast done to me this day. 1 Ki. 24:19
- Ask thy servants, and they will tell thee. Now therefore let thy servants find favour in thy eyes: for we are come in a good day, whatsoever thy hand shall find give to thy servants, and to thy son David. 1 Ki. 25:8
- These men were very good to us, and gave us no trouble: Neither did we ever lose any thing all the time that we conversed with them in the desert. 1 Ki. 25:15
- And David said: Truly in vain have I kept all that belonged to this fellow in the wilderness, and nothing was lost of all that pertained unto him: and he hath returned me evil for good. 1 Ki. 25:21
- And when the Lord shall have done to thee, my lord, all the good that he hath spoken concerning thee, and shall have made thee prince over Israel, 1 Ki. 25:30
- And when David was gone over to the other side, and stood on the top of the hill afar off, and a good space was between them, 1 Ki. 26:13
- This thing is not good, that thou hast done: as the Lord liveth, you are the sons of death, who have not kept your master, the Lord's anointed. And now where is the king's spear, and the cup of water, which was at his head? 1 Ki. 26:16
- Then Achis called David, and said to him: As the Lord liveth, thou art upright and good in my sight: and so is thy going out, and thy coming in with me in the army: and I have not found any evil in thee, since the day that thou camest to me unto this day: but thou pleasest not the lords. 1 Ki. 29:6
- And Achis answering, said to David: I know that thou art good in my sight, as an angel of God: But the princes of the Philistines have said: He shall not go up with us to the battle. 1 Ki. 29:9
- And now the Lord surely will render you mercy and truth, and I also will requite you for this good turn, because you have done this thing. 2 Ki. 2:6
- And Abner spoke also to Benjamin. And he went to speak to David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and to all Benjamin. 2 Ki. 3:19
- And all the people heard, and they were pleased, and all that the king did seemed good in the sight of all the people. 2 Ki. 3:36
- The man that told me, and said: Saul is dead, who thought he brought good tidings, I apprehended, and slew him in Siceleg, who should have been rewarded for his news. 2 Ki. 4:10
- And now, O Lord God, thou art God, and thy words shall be true: for thou hast spoken to thy servant these good things. 2 Ki. 7:28
- Be of good courage, and let us fight for our people, and for the city of our God: and the Lord will do what is good in his sight. 2 Ki. 10:12
- But Absalom spoke not to Ammon neither good nor evil: for Absalom hated Ammon because he had ravished his sister Thamar. 2 Ki. 13:22
- And Absalom answered him: Thy words seem to me good and just. But there is no man appointed by the king to hear thee. And Absalom said: 2 Ki. 15:3
- But if he shall say to me: Thou pleasest me not: I am ready, let him do that which is good before him. 2 Ki. 15:26
- Perhaps the Lord may look upon my affliction, and the Lord may render me good for the cursing of this day. 2 Ki. 16:12
- And Chusai said to Absalom: The counsel that Achitophel hath given this time is not good. 2 Ki. 17:7
- But this seemeth to me to be good counsel: Let all Israel be gathered to thee, from Dan to Bersabee, as the sand of the sea which cannot be numbered: and thou shalt be in the midst of them. 2 Ki. 17:11
- And the king said to them: What seemeth good to you, that will I do. And the king stood by the gate: and all the people went forth by their troops, by hundreds and by thousands. 2 Ki. 18:4
- Then Achimaas the son of Sadoc said to Joab again: Why might not I also run after Chusai? And Joab said to him: Why wilt thou run, my son? thou wilt not be the bearer of good tidings. 2 Ki. 18:22
- And crying out he told the king: and the king said: If he be alone, there are good tidings in his mouth. And as he was coming apace, and drawing nearer, 2 Ki. 18:25
- The watchman saw another man running, and crying aloud from above, he said: I see another man running alone. And the king said: He also is a good messenger. 2 Ki. 18:26
- And the watchman said: The running of the foremost seemeth to me like the running of Achimaas the son of Sadoc. And the king said: He is a good man: and cometh with good news. 2 Ki. 18:27
- And when he had passed, and stood still, Chusai appeared and coming up he said: I bring good tidings, my lord, the king, for the Lord hath judged for thee this day from the hand of all that have risen up against thee. 2 Ki. 18:31
- But I beseech thee let thy servant return, and die in my own city, and be buried by the sepulchre of my father, and of my mother. But there is thy servant Chamaam, let him go with thee, my lord, the king, and do to him whatsoever seemeth good to thee. 2 Ki. 19:37
- And Areuna said to David: Let my lord the king take, and offer, as it seemeth good to him: thou hast here oxen for a holocaust, and the wain, and the yokes of the oxen for wood. 2 Ki. 24:22
- While he yet spoke, Jonathan, the son of Abiathar, the priest, came: and Adonias said to him: Come in, because thou art a valiant man, and bringest good news. 3 Ki. 1:42
- And Solomon said: If he be a good man, there shall not so much as one hair of his head fall to the ground: but if evil be found in him, he shall die. 3 Ki. 1:52
- And Semei said to the king: The saying is good: as my lord the king hath said, so will thy servant do. And Semei dwelt in Jerusalem many days. 3 Ki. 2:38
- And sending he called for him, and said to him: Did I not protest to thee by the Lord, and tell thee before: On what day soever thou shalt go out and walk abroad any where, know that thou shalt die? And thou answeredst me: The word that I have heard is good. 3 Ki. 2:42
- Give therefore to thy servant an understanding heart, to judge thy people, and discern between good and evil. For who shall be able to judge this people, thy people, which is so numerous? 3 Ki. 3:9
- Then hear thou them in heaven, and forgive the sins of thy servants, and of thy people Israel: and shew them the good way wherein they should walk, and give rain upon thy land, which thou hast given to thy people in possession. 3 Ki. 8:36
- Blessed be the Lord, who hath given rest to his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed so much as one word of all the good things that he promised by his servant Moses. 3 Ki. 8:56
- And on the eighth day, he sent away the people: and they blessed the king, and went to their dwellings, rejoicing, and glad in heart, for all the good things that the Lord had done for David, his servant, and for Israel, his people. 3 Ki. 8:66
- And the king condescended not to the people: for the Lord was turned away from him, to make good his word, which he had spoken in the hand of Ahias, the Silonite, to Jeroboam, the son of Nabat. 3 Ki. 12:15
- And all Israel shall mourn for him, and shall bury him: for he only of Jeroboam shall be laid in a sepulchre, because in his regard there is found a good word from the Lord, the God of Israel, in the house of Jeroboam. 3 Ki. 14:13
- And the Lord God shall strike Israel as a reed is shaken in the water: and he shall root up Israel out of this good land, which he gave to their fathers, and shall scatter them beyond the river: because they have made to themselves groves, to provoke the Lord. 3 Ki. 14:15
- Call ye on the names of your gods, and I will call on the name of my Lord: and the God that shall answer by fire, let him be God. And all the people answering, said: A very good proposal. 3 Ki. 18:24
- Then Jezabel, his wife, said to him. Thou art of great authority indeed, and governest well the kingdom of Israel. Arise, and eat bread, and be of good cheer; I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth, the Jezrahelite. 3 Ki. 21:7
- And the king of Israel said to Josaphat. There is one man left, by whom we may inquire of the Lord; Micheas, the son of Jemla: but I hate him, for he doth not prophesy good to me, but evil. And Josaphat said: Speak not so, O king. 3 Ki. 22:8
- And the messenger that went to call Micheas, spoke to him, saying: Behold the words of the prophets with one mouth declare good things to the king: let thy word, therefore, be like to theirs, and speak that which is good. 3 Ki. 22:13
- (Then the king of Israel said to Josaphat: Did I not tell thee, that he prophesieth no good to me, but always evil?) 3 Ki. 22:18
- And the men of the city, said to Eliseus . Behold the situation of this city is very good, as thou, my lord, seest: but the waters are very bad, and the ground barren. 4 Ki. 2:19
- Then they said one to another: We do not well: for this is a day of good tidings. If we hold our peace, and do not tell it till the morning, we shall be charged with a crime: come, let us go, and tell it in the king's court. 4 Ki. 7:9
- And Hazael went to meet him, taking with him presents, and all the good things of Damascus, the burdens of forty camels. And when he stood before him, he said: Thy son, Benadad, the king of Syria, hath sent me to thee, saying: Can I recover of this my illness? 4 Ki. 8:9
- And he did that which was good before the Lord, according to all that David, his father, had done 4 Ki. 18:3
- Ezechias said to Isaias: The word of the Lord, which thou hast spoken, is good: let peace and truth be in my days. 4 Ki. 20:19
- And they found fat pastures, and very good, and a country spacious, and quiet, and fruitful, in which some of the race of Cham had dwelt before. 1 Par. 4:40
- Give ye glory to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 1 Par. 16:34
- Be of good courage and let us behave ourselves manfully for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the Lord will do that which is good in his sight. 1 Par. 19:13
- Now then before all the assembly of Israel, in the hearing of our God, keep ye, and seek all the commandments of the Lord our God: that you may possess the good land, and may leave it to your children after you for ever. 1 Par. 28:8
- And he died in a good age, full of days, and riches, and glory. And Solomon his son reigned in his stead. 1 Par. 29:28
- So when they all sounded together, both with trumpets, and voice, and cymbals, and organs, and with divers kind of musical instruments, and lifted up their voice on high: the sound was heard afar off, so that when they began to praise the Lord, and to say: Give glory to the Lord for he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever: the house of God was filled with a cloud. 2 Par. 5:13
- Then hear thou from heaven, O Lord, and forgive the sins of thy servants and of thy people Israel and teach them the good way in which they may walk: and give rain to thy land which thou hast given to thy people to possess. 2 Par. 6:27
- Now therefore arise, O Lord God, into thy resting place, thou and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O Lord God, put on salvation, and thy saints rejoice in good things. 2 Par. 6:41
- Moreover all the children of Israel saw the fire coming down, and the glory of the Lord upon the house: and falling down with their faces to the ground, upon the stone pavement, they adored and praised the Lord: because he is good, because his mercy endureth for ever. 2 Par. 7:3
- So on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent away the people to their dwellings, joyful and glad for the good that the Lord had done to David, and to Solomon, and to all Israel his people. 2 Par. 7:10
- And he said to them: What seemeth good to you? or what shall I answer this people, who have said to me: Ease the yoke which thy father laid upon us? 2 Par. 10:9
- But yet because they were humbled, the wrath of the Lord turned away from them, and they were not utterly destroyed: for even in Juda there were found good works. 2 Par. 12:12
- Therefore God is the leader in our army, and his priests who sound with trumpets, and resound against you: O children of Israel, fight not against the Lord the God of your fathers, for it is not good for you. 2 Par. 13:12
- And Asa did that which was good and pleasing in the sight of his God, and he destroyed the altars of foreign worship, and the high places. 2 Par. 14:2
- And the king of Israel said to Josaphat: There is one man, of whom we may ask the will of the Lord: but I hate him, for he never prophesieth good to me, but always evil: and it is Micheas the son of Jemla. And Josaphat said: Speak not thus, O king. 2 Par. 18:7
- And the messenger that went to call Micheas, said to him: Behold the words of all the prophets with one mouth declare good to the king: I beseech thee therefore let not thy word disagree with them, and speak thou also good success. 2 Par. 18:12
- And the king of Israel said to Josaphat: Did I not tell thee that this man would not prophesy me any good, but evil? 2 Par. 18:17
- But good works are found in thee, because thou hast taken away the groves out of the land of Juda, and hast prepared thy heart to seek the Lord the God of thy fathers. 2 Par. 19:3
- And Amarias the priest your high priest shall be chief in the things which regard God: and Zabadias the son of Ismahel, who is ruler in the house of Juda, shall be over those matters which belong to the king's office: and you have before you the Levites for masters, take courage and do diligently, and the Lord will be with you in good things. 2 Par. 19:11
- And he did that which is good before the Lord all the days of Joiada the priest. 2 Par. 24:2
- And they buried him in the city of David among the kings, because he had done good to Israel, and to his house. 2 Par. 24:16
- The spirit of God then came upon Zacharias the son of Joiada the priest, and he stood in the sight of the people, and said to them: Thus saith the Lord God: Why transgress you the commandment of the Lord which will not be for your good, and have forsaken the Lord, to make him forsake you? 2 Par. 24:20
- And he did what was good in the sight of the Lord: but yet not with a perfect heart. 2 Par. 25:2
- For a great part of the people from Ephraim, and Manasses, and Issachar, and Zabulon, that had not been sanctified, ate the phase otherwise than it is written: and Ezechias prayed for them, saying: The Lord who is good will shew mercy, 2 Par. 30:18
- And Ezechias spoke to the heart of all the Levites, that had good understanding concerning the Lord: and they ate during the seven days of the solemnity, immolating victims of peace offerings, and praising the Lord the God of their fathers. 2 Par. 30:22
- So Ezechias did all things which we have said in all Juda, and wrought that which was good, and right, and truth, before the Lord his God, 2 Par. 31:20
- And they sung together hymns, and praise to the Lord: because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever towards Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, praising the Lord, because the foundations of the temple of the Lord were laid. 1 Esd. 3:11
- Now therefore if it seem good to the king, let him search in the king's library, which is in Babylon, whether it hath been decreed by Cyrus the king, that the house of God in Jerusalem should be built, and let the king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter. 1 Esd. 5:17
- For upon the first day of the first month he began to go up from Babylon, and on the first day of the fifth month he came to Jerusalem according to the good hand of his God upon him. 1 Esd. 7:9
- And if it seem good to thee, and to thy brethren to do any thing with the rest of the silver and gold, do it according to the will of your God. 1 Esd. 7:18
- And by the good hand of our God upon us, they brought us a most learned man of the sons of Moholi the son of Levi the son of Israel, and Sarabias and his sons, and his brethren eighteen, 1 Esd. 8:18
- Now therefore give not your daughters to their sons, and take not their daughters for your sons, and seek not their peace, nor their prosperity for ever: that you may be strengthened, and may eat the good things of the land, and may have your children your heirs for ever. 1 Esd. 9:12
- And I said to the king: If it seem good to the king, and if thy servant hath found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldst send me into Judea to the city of the sepulchre of my father, and I will build it. 2 Esd. 2:5
- And I said to the king: If it seem good to the king, let him give me letters to the governors of the country beyond the river, that they convey me over, till I come into Judea: 2 Esd. 2:7
- And a letter to Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, to give me timber that I may cover the gates of the tower of the house, and the walls of the city, and the house that I shall enter into. And the king gave me according to the good hand of my God with me. 2 Esd. 2:8
- And I shewed them how the hand of my God was good with me, and the king's words, which he had spoken to me, and I said: Let us rise up, and build. And their hands were strengthened in good. 2 Esd. 2:18
- And I said to them: The thing you do is not good: why walk you not in the fear of our God, that we be not exposed to the reproaches of the Gentiles our enemies? 2 Esd. 5:9
- Remember me, O my God, for good according to all that I have done for this people. 2 Esd. 5:19
- Thou camest down also to mount Sinai, and didst speak with them from heaven, and thou gavest them right judgments, and the law of truth, ceremonies, and good precepts. 2 Esd. 9:13
- And thou gavest them thy good Spirit to teach them, and thy manna thou didst not withhold from their mouth, and thou gavest them water for their thirst. 2 Esd. 9:20
- Behold we ourselves this day are bondmen: and the land, which thou gavest our fathers, to eat the bread thereof, and the good things thereof, and we ourselves are servants in it. 2 Esd. 9:36
- And for the offering of wood at times appointed, and for the firstfruits: remember me, O my God, unto good. Amen. 2 Esd. 13:31
- ¤ But after this, when there was a festival of the Lord, and a good dinner was prepared in Tobias's house, Tob. 2:1
- For thus thou storest up to thyself a good reward for the day of necessity. Tob. 4:10
- Fear not, my son: we lead indeed a poor life, but we shall have many good things if we fear God, and depart from all sin, and do that which is good. Tob. 4:23
- And not knowing that he was an angel of God, he saluted him, and said: From whence art thou, good young man? Tob. 5:6
- And the young man said to him: Be of good courage, thy cure from God is at hand. Tob. 5:13
- And Tobias answering, said: May you have a good journey, and God be with you in your way, and his angel accompany you. Tob. 5:21
- For I believe that the good angel of God doth accompany him, and doth order all things well that are done about him, so that he shall return to us with joy. Tob. 5:27
- Then Tobias asked the angel, and said to him: I beseech thee, brother Azarias, tell me what remedies are these things good for, which thou hast bid me keep of the fish? Tob. 6:7
- And the gall is good for anointing the eyes, in which there is a white speck, and they shall be cured. Tob. 6:9
- And when he was speaking many good things of him, the angel said to Raguel: Tobias concerning whom thou inquirest is this young man's father. Tob. 7:6
- And Raguel went to him, and kissed him with tears and weeping upon his neck, said: A blessing be upon thee, my son, because thou art the son of a good and most virtuous man. Tob. 7:7
- And she said to her: Be of good cheer, my daughter: the Lord of heaven give thee joy for the trouble thou hast undergone. Tob. 7:20
- And returning she brought the good news: and Raguel and Anna his wife blessed the Lord, Tob. 8:16
- And said: The God of Israel bless thee, because thou art the son of a very good and just man, and that feareth God, and doth almsdeeds: Tob. 9:9
- And Achior and Nabath the kinsmen of Tobias came, rejoicing for Tobias, and congratulating with him for all the good things that God had done for him. Tob. 11:20
- He conducted me and brought me safe again, he received the money of Gabelus, he caused me to have my wife, and he chased from her the evil spirit, he gave joy to her parents, myself he delivered from being devoured by the fish, thee also he hath made to see the light of heaven, and we are filled with all good things through him. What can we give him sufficient for these things? Tob. 12:3
- For it is good to hide the secret of a king: but honourable to reveal and confess the works of God. Tob. 12:7
- Prayer is good with fasting and alms more than to lay up treasures of gold. Tob. 12:8
- Give glory to the Lord for thy good things, and bless the God eternal that he may rebuild his tabernacle in thee, and may call back all the captives to thee, and thou mayst rejoice for ever and ever. Tob. 13:12
- And he found them in health in a good old age: and he took care of them, and he closed their eyes: and all the inheritance of Raguel's house came to him: and he saw his children's children to the fifth generation. Tob. 14:15
- And all his kindred, and all his generation continued in good life, and in holy conversation, so that they were acceptable both to God, and to men, and to all that dwelt in the land. Tob. 14:17
- Have thou mercy on us, because thou art good, or punish our iniquities by chastising us thyself, and deliver not them that trust in thee to a people that knoweth not thee, Jud. 7:20
- Ozias rising up all in tears, said: Be of good courage, my brethren, and let us wait these five days for mercy from the Lord. Jud. 7:23
- ¤ Then Holofernes said to her: Be of good comfort, and fear not in thy heart: for I have never hurt a man that was willing to serve Nabuchodonosor the king. Jud. 11:1
- And because thy promise is good, if thy God shall do this for me, he shall also be my God, and thou shalt be great in the house of Nabuchodonosor, and thy name shall be renowned through all the earth. Jud. 11:21
- Then Vagao went in to Judith, and said: Let not my good maid be afraid to go in to my lord, that she may be honoured before his face, that she may eat with him and drink wine and be merry. Jud. 12:12
- All that shall be good and best before his eyes, I will do. And whatsoever shall please him, that shall be best to me all the days of my life. Jud. 12:14
- Give all of you glory to him, because he is good, because his mercy endureth for ever. Jud. 13:21
- And he said to him: As to the money which thou promisest, keep it for thyself: and as to the people, do with them as seemeth good to thee. Esther 3:11
- Now this is proved both from ancient histories, and by the things which are done daily, how the good designs of kings are depraved by the evil suggestions of certain men. Esther 16:7
- For with certain new and unheard of devices he hath sought the destruction of Mardochai, by whose fidelity and good services our life was saved, and of Esther the partner of our kingdom with all their nation: Esther 16:13
- And how Mardochai of the race of the Jews, was next after king Assuerus: and great among the Jews, and acceptable to the people of his brethren, seeking the good of his people, and speaking those things which were for the welfare of his seed. Esther 10:3
- And he said to her: Thou hast spoken like one of the foolish women: If we have received good things at the hand of God, why should we not receive evil? In all these things Job did not sin with his lips. Job 2:10
- Remember that my life is but wind, and my eye shall not return to see good things. Job 7:7
- My days have been swifter than a post: they have fled away and have not seen good. Job 9:25
- Doth it seem good to thee that thou shouldst calumniate me, and oppress me, the work of thy own hands, and help the counsel of the wicked? Job 10:3
- Thou reprovest him by words, who is not equal to thee, and thou speakest that which is not good for thee. Job 15:3
- Yet because their good things are not in their hand, may the counsel of the wicked be far from me. Job 21:16
- Whereas he had filled their houses with good things: whose way of thinking be far from me. Job 22:18
- For he hath fed the barren that beareth not, and to the widow he hath done no good. Job 24:21
- I expected good things, and evils are come upon me: I waited for light, and darkness broke out. Job 30:26
- If they shall hear and observe, they shall accomplish their days in good, and their years in glory. Job 36:11
- Offer up the sacrifice of justice, and trust in the Lord: many say, Who sheweth us good things? Ps. 4:5
- For thou wilt bless the just. O Lord, thou hast crowned us, as with a shield of thy good will. Ps. 5:12
- I will sing to the Lord, who giveth me good things: yea, I will sing to the name of the Lord, the most high. Ps. 13:6
- ¤ The fool hath said in his heart: There is no God. They are corrupt, and are become abominable in their ways: there is none that doth good, no not one. Ps. 14:1
- They are all gone aside, they are become unprofitable together: there is none that doth good: no not one. Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they acted deceitfully: the poison of asps is under their lips. Their mouth is full of cursing and bitterness; their feet are swift to shed blood. Destruction and unhappiness in their ways; and the way of peace they have not known: there is no fear of God before their eyes. Ps. 14:3
- His soul shall dwell in good things: and his seed shall inherit the land. Ps. 25:13
- I believe to see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living. Ps. 27:13
- For wrath is in his indignation; and life in his good will. In the evening weeping shall have place, and in the morning gladness. Ps. 30:5
- The rich have wanted, and have suffered hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not be deprived of any good. Ps. 34:10
- Who is the man that desireth life: who loveth to see good days? Ps. 34:12
- Turn away from evil and do good: seek after peace and pursue it. Ps. 34:14
- They repaid me evil for good: to the depriving me of my soul. Ps. 35:12
- He hath devised iniquity on his bed, he hath set himself on every way that is not good: but evil he hath not hated. Ps. 36:4
- Trust in the Lord, and do good, and dwell in the land, and thou shalt be fed with its riches. Ps. 37:3
- Decline from evil and do good, and dwell for ever and ever. Ps. 37:27
- They that render evil for good, have detracted me, because I followed goodness. Ps. 38:20
- I was dumb, and was humbled, and kept silence from good things: and my sorrow was renewed. Ps. 39:2
- By this I know, that thou hast had a good will for me: because my enemy shall not rejoice over me. Ps. 41:11
- ¤ My heart hath uttered a good word: I speak my works to the king: My tongue is the pen of a scrivener that writeth swiftly. Ps. 45:1
- Deal favourably, O Lord, in thy good will with Sion; that the walls of Jerusalem may be built up. Ps. 51:18
- I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name, for it is good in the sight of thy saints. Ps. 52:9
- ¤ The fool said in his heart: There is no God. They are corrupted, and become abominable in iniquities: there is none that doth good. Ps. 53:1
- All have gone aside, they are become unprofitable together, there is none that doth good, no not one. Ps. 53:3
- I will freely sacrifice to thee, and will give praise, O God, to thy name: because it is good: Ps. 54:6
- I will cry to God the most high; to God who hath done good to me. Ps. 57:2
- Blessed is he whom thou hast chosen and taken to thee: he shall dwell in thy courts. We shall be filled with the good things of thy house; holy is thy temple, Ps. 65:4
- The Lord shall give the word to them that preach good tidings with great power. Ps. 68:11
- But as for me, my prayer is to thee, O Lord; for the time of thy good pleasure, O God. In the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation. Ps. 69:13
- ¤ How good is God to Israel, to them that are of a right heart! Ps. 73:1
- But it is good for me to adhere to my God, to put my hope in the Lord God: That I may declare all thy praises, in the gates of the daughter of Sion. Ps. 73:28
- He will not deprive of good things them that walk in innocence: O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee. Ps. 84:12
- Shew me a token for good: that they who hate me may see, and be confounded, because thou, O Lord, hast helped me and hast comforted me. Ps. 86:17
- For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy good pleasure shall our horn be exalted. Ps. 89:17
- ¤ It is good to give praise to the Lord: and to sing to thy name, O most High. Ps. 92:1
- Who satisfieth thy desire with good things: thy youth shall be renewed like the eagle's. Ps. 103:5
- What thou givest to them they shall gather up: when thou openest thy hand, they shall all be filled with good. Ps. 104:28
- ¤ Give glory to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Ps. 106:1
- That we may see the good of thy chosen, that we may rejoice in the joy of thy nation: that thou mayst be praised with thy inheritance. Ps. 106:5
- ¤ Give glory to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Ps. 107:1
- For he hath satisfied the empty soul, and hath filled the hungry soul with good things. Ps. 107:9
- And they repaid me evil for good: and hatred for my love. Ps. 109:5
- The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding to all that do it: his praise continueth for ever and ever. Ps. 111:10
- ¤ Give praise to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Ps. 118:1
- Let Israel now say, that he is good: that his mercy endureth for ever. Ps. 118:2
- It is good to confide in the Lord, rather than to have confidence in man. Ps. 118:8
- It is good to trust in the Lord, rather than to trust in princes. Ps. 118:9
- O Lord, save me: O Lord, give good success. Ps. 118:25
- O praise ye the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Ps. 118:29
- Thou art good; and in thy goodness teach me thy justifications. Ps. 119:68
- It is good for me that thou hast humbled me, that I may learn thy justifications. Ps. 119:71
- The law of thy mouth is good to me, above thousands of gold and silver. Ps. 119:72
- Uphold thy servant unto good: let not the proud calumniate me. Ps. 119:122
- Because of the house of the Lord our God, I have sought good things for thee. Ps. 122:9
- Do good, O Lord, to those that are good, and to the upright of heart. Ps. 125:4
- May the Lord bless thee out of Sion: and mayst thou see the good things of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. Ps. 128:5
- ¤ Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity: Ps. 133:1
- Praise ye the Lord, for the Lord is good: sing ye to his name, for it is sweet. Ps. 135:3
- ¤ Praise the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Ps. 136:1
- Teach me to do thy will, for thou art my God. Thy good spirit shall lead me into the right land: Ps. 143:10
- ¤ Praise ye the Lord, because psalm is good: to our God be joyful and comely praise. Ps. 147:1
- Then shalt thou understand justice, and judgment, and equity, and every good path. Pr. 2:9
- That thou mayst walk in a good way: and mayst keep the paths of the just. Pr. 2:20
- And thou shalt find grace, and good understanding before God and men. Pr. 3:4
- Do not withhold him from doing good, who is able: if thou art able, do good thyself also. Pr. 3:27
- I will give you a good gift, forsake not my law. Pr. 4:2
- A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred. Pr. 11:17
- The desire of the just is all good, the expectation of the wicked is indignation. Pr. 11:23
- Well doth he rise early who seeketh good things; but he that seeketh after evil things, shall be oppressed by them. Pr. 11:27
- He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord: but he that trusteth in his own devices, doth wickedly. Pr. 12:2
- By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him. Pr. 12:14
- Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad. Pr. 12:25
- Of the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked. Pr. 13:2
- Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit. Pr. 13:15
- Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid. Pr. 13:21
- The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just. Pr. 13:22
- A fool shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man shall be above him. Pr. 14:14
- The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight. Pr. 14:15
- The evil shall fall down before the good: and the wicked before the gates of the just. Pr. 14:19
- They err that work evil: but mercy and truth prepare good things. Pr. 14:22
- A wise servant is acceptable to the king: he that is good for nothing shall feel his anger. Pr. 14:35
- The eyes of the Lord in every place behold the good and the evil. Pr. 15:3
- The light of the eyes rejoiceth the soul: a good name maketh the bones fat. Pr. 15:30
- Every proud man is an abomination to the Lord: though hand should be joined to hand, he is not innocent. The beginning of a good way is to do justice: and this is more acceptable with God, than to offer sacrifices. Pr. 16:5
- The learned in word shall find good things: and he that trusteth in the Lord is blessed. Pr. 16:20
- An unjust man allureth his friend: and leadeth him into a way that is not good. Pr. 16:29
- He that rendereth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. Pr. 17:13
- He that is of a perverse heart, shall not find good: and he that perverteth his tongue, shall fall into evil. Pr. 17:20
- It is no good thing to do hurt to the just: nor to strike the prince, who judgeth right. Pr. 17:26
- It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to decline from the truth of judgment. Pr. 18:5
- He that hath found a good wife, hath found a good thing, and shall receive a pleasure from the Lord. He that driveth away a good wife, driveth away a good thing: but he that keepeth an adulteress, is foolish and wicked. Pr. 18:22
- Where there is no knowledge of the soul, there is no good: and he that is hasty with his feet shall stumble. Pr. 19:2
- But he that possesseth a mind, loveth his own soul, and he that keepeth prudence, shall find good things. Pr. 19:8
- Diverse weights are an abomination before the Lord: a deceitful balance is not good. Pr. 20:23
- He that loveth good cheer, shall be in want: he that loveth wine, and fat things, shall not be rich. Pr. 21:17
- A good name is better than great riches: and good favour is above silver and gold. Pr. 22:1
- Eat honey, my son, because it is good, and the honeycomb most sweet to thy throat. Pr. 24:13
- These things also to the wise: It is not good to have respect to persons in judgment. Pr. 24:23
- As cold water to a thirsty soul, so are good tidings from a far country. Pr. 25:25
- As it is not good for a man to eat much honey, so he that is a searcher of majesty shall be overwhelmed by glory. Pr. 25:27
- Ointment and perfumes rejoice the heart: and the good counsels of a friend are sweet to the soul. Pr. 27:9
- She will render him good, and not evil all the days of her life. Pr. 31:12
- She hath tasted, and seen that her traffic is good: her lamp shall not be put out in the night. Pr. 31:18
- ¤ I said in my heart: I will go, and abound with delights, and enjoy good things. And I saw that this also was vanity. Eccl. 2:1
- Is it not better to eat and drink, and to shew his soul good things of his labours? and this is from the hand of God. Eccl. 2:24
- God hath given to a man that is good in his sight, wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he hath given vexation, and superfluous care, to heap up and to gather together, and to give it to him that hath pleased God: but this also is vanity, and a fruitless solicitude of the mind. Eccl. 2:26
- He hath made all things good in their time, and hath delivered the world to their consideration, so that man cannot find out the work which God hath made from the beginning to the end. Eccl. 3:11
- For every man that eateth and drinketh, and seeth good of his labour, this is the gift of God. Eccl. 3:13
- There is but one, and he hath not a second, no child, no brother, and yet he ceaseth not to labour, neither are his eyes satisfied with riches, neither doth he reflect, saying: For whom do I labour, and defraud my soul of good things? in this also is vanity, and a grievous vexation. Eccl. 4:8
- This therefore hath seemed good to me, that a man should eat and drink, and enjoy the fruit of his labour, wherewith he hath laboured under the sun, all the days of his life, which God hath given him: and this is his portion. Eccl. 5:18
- He hath not seen the sun, nor known the distance of good and evil: Eccl. 6:5
- Although he lived two thousand years, and hath not enjoyed good things: do not all make haste to one place? Eccl. 6:6
- ¤ A good name is better than precious ointments: and the day of death than the day of one's birth. Eccl. 7:1
- In the good day enjoy good things, and beware beforehand of the evil day: for God hath made both the one and the other, that man may not find against him any just complaint. Eccl. 7:14
- It is good that thou shouldst hold up the just, yea and from him withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God, neglecteth nothing. Eccl. 7:18
- For there is no just man upon earth, that doth good, and sinneth not. Eccl. 7:20
- Therefore I commended mirth, because there was no good for a man under the sun, but to eat, and drink, and be merry, and that he should take nothing else with him of his labour in the days of his life, which God hath given him under the sun. Eccl. 8:15
- But all things are kept uncertain for the time to come, because all things equally happen to the just and to the wicked, to the good and to the evil, to the clean and to the unclean, to him that offereth victims, and to him that despiseth sacrifices. As the good is, so also is the sinner: as the perjured, so he also that sweareth truth. Eccl. 9:2
- Better is wisdom, than weapons of war: and he that shall offend in one, shall lose many good things. Eccl. 9:18
- Rejoice therefore, O young man, in thy youth, and let thy heart be in that which is good in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sight of thy eyes: and know that for all these God will bring thee into judgment. Eccl. 11:9
- And all things that are done, God will bring into judgment for every error, whether it be good or evil. Eccl. 12:14
- Come, therefore, and let us enjoy the good things that are present, and let us speedily use the creatures as in youth. Wis. 2:6
- For the fruit of good labours is glorious, and the root of wisdom never faileth. Wis. 3:15
- For the bewitching of vanity obscureth good things, and the wandering of concupiscence overturneth the innocent mind. Wis. 4:12
- Now all good things came to me together with her, and innumerable riches through her hands, Wis. 7:11
- For in her is the spirit of understanding; holy, one, manifold, subtile, eloquent, active, undefiled, sure, sweet, loving that which is good, quick, which nothing hindereth, beneficent, Wis. 7:22
- I purposed, therefore, to take her to me to live with me: knowing that she will communicate to me of her good things, and will be a comfort in my cares and grief. Wis. 8:9
- Terrible kings hearing, shall be afraid of me: among the multitude I shall be found good, and valiant in war. Wis. 8:15
- And I was a witty child, and had received a good soul. Wis. 8:19
- And whereas I was more good, I came to a body undefiled. Wis. 8:20
- For regarding not wisdom, they did not only slip in this, that they were ignorant of good things; but they left also unto men a memorial of their folly, so that in the things in which they sinned, they could not so much as lie hid. Wis. 10:8
- ¤ O how good and sweet is thy Spirit, O Lord, in all things! Wis. 12:1
- But thou hast taught thy people by such works, that they must be just and humane, and hast made thy children to be of a good hope: because in judging, thou givest place for repentance for sins. Wis. 12:19
- With what circumspection hast thou judged thy own children, to whose parents thou hast sworn, and made covenants of good promises? Wis. 12:21
- ¤ But all men are vain, in whom there is not the knowledge of God: and who by these good things that are seen, could not understand him that is, neither by attending to the works have acknowledged who was the workman: Wis. 13:1
- For being conversant among his works, they search: and they are persuaded that the things are good which are seen. Wis. 13:7
- And taking what was left thereof, which is good for nothing, being a crooked piece of wood, and full of knots, carveth it diligently when he hath nothing else to do, and by the skill of his art fashioneth it, and maketh it like the image of a man: Wis. 13:13
- And for a good journey he petitioneth him that cannot walk: and for getting, and for working, and for the event of all things he asketh him that is unable to do any thing. Wis. 13:19
- And all things are mingled together, blood, murder, theft, and dissimulation, corruption and unfaithfulness, tumults and perjury, disquieting of the good, Wis. 14:25
- Yea, neither by sight can any man see good of these beasts. But they have fled from the praise of God, and from his blessing. Wis. 15:19
- Therefore they received a burning pillar of fire for a guide of the way which they knew not, and thou gavest them a harmless sun of a good entertainment. Wis. 18:3
- For the just children of good men were offering sacrifice secretly, and they unanimously ordered a law of justice: that the just should receive both good and evil alike, singing now the praises of the fathers. Wis. 18:9
- On the other side, the flames wasted not the flesh of corruptible animals walking therein, neither did they melt that good food, which was apt to melt as ice. For in all things thou didst magnify thy people, O Lord, and didst honour them, and didst not despise them, but didst assist them at all times, and in every place. Wis. 19:20
- A good understanding will hide his words for a time, and the lips of many shall declare his wisdom. Sir. 1:30
- For good shall be repaid to thee for the sin of thy mother. Sir. 3:16
- The heart of the wise is understood in wisdom, and a good ear will hear wisdom with all desire. Sir. 3:31
- A sweet word multiplieth friends, and appeaseth enemies, and a gracious tongue in a good man aboundeth. Sir. 6:5
- If he humble himself before thee, and hide himself from thy face, thou shalt have unanimous friendship for good. Sir. 6:12
- He that feareth God, shall likewise have good friendship: because according to him shall his friend be. Sir. 6:17
- Come to her as one that plougheth, and soweth, and wait for her good fruits: Sir. 6:19
- Be not willing to make any manner of lie: for the custom thereof is not good. Sir. 7:14
- Depart not from a wise and good wife, whom thou hast gotten in the fear of the Lord: for the grace of her modesty is above gold. Sir. 7:21
- Yet the eye of God hath looked upon him for good, and hath lifted him up from his low estate, and hath exalted his head: and many have wondered at him, and have glorified God. Sir. 11:13
- Good things and evil, life and death, poverty and riches, are from God. Sir. 11:14
- Wisdom and discipline, and the knowledge of the law are with God. Love and the ways of good things are with him. Sir. 11:15
- Say not: What need I, and what good shall I have by this? Sir. 11:25
- In the day of good things be not unmindful of evils: and in the day of evils be not unmindful of good things: Sir. 11:27
- For he lieth in wait and turneth good into evil, and on the elect he will lay a blot. Sir. 11:33
- ¤ If thou do good, know to whom thou dost it, and there shall be much thanks for thy good deeds. Sir. 12:1
- Do good to the just, and thou shalt find great recompense: and if not of him, assuredly of the Lord. Sir. 12:2
- For there is no good for him that is always occupied in evil, and that giveth no alms: for the Highest hateth sinners, and hath mercy on the penitent. Sir. 12:3
- Give to the good, and receive not a sinner. Sir. 12:5
- Do good to the humble, and give not to the ungodly: hold back thy bread, and give it not to him, lest thereby he overmaster thee. Sir. 12:6
- For thou shalt receive twice as much evil for all the good thou shalt have done to him: for the Highest also hateth sinners, and will repay vengeance to the ungodly. Sir. 12:7
- Though he humble himself and go crouching, yet take good heed and beware of him. Sir. 12:11
- Riches are good to him that hath no sin in his conscience: and poverty is very wicked in the mouth of the ungodly. Sir. 13:30
- The heart of a man changeth his countenance, either for good, or for evil. Sir. 13:31
- The token of a good heart, and a good countenance thou shalt hardly find, and with labour. Sir. 13:32
- He that is evil to himself, to whom will he be good? and he shall not take pleasure in his goods. Sir. 14:5
- And if he do good, he doth it ignorantly, and unwillingly: and at the last he discovereth his wickedness. Sir. 14:7
- My son, if thou have any thing, do good to thyself, and offer to God worthy offerings. Sir. 14:11
- Do good to thy friend before thou die, and according to thy ability, stretching out thy hand give to the poor. Sir. 14:13
- Defraud not thyself of the good day, and let not the part of a good gift overpass thee. Sir. 14:14
- He that lodgeth near her house, and fastening a pin in her walls shall set up his tent nigh unto her, where good things shall rest in his lodging for ever. Sir. 14:25
- ¤ He that feareth God, will do good: and he that possesseth justice, shall lay hold on her, Sir. 15:1
- Before man is life and death, good and evil, that which he shall choose shall be given him: Sir. 15:18
- And I will shew forth good doctrine in equity, and will seek to declare wisdom: and attend to my words in thy heart, whilst with equity of spirit I tell thee the virtues that God hath put upon his works from the beginning, and I shew forth in truth his knowledge. Sir. 16:25
- He created in them the science of the spirit, he filled their heart with wisdom, and shewed them both good and evil. Sir. 17:6
- What is man, and what is his grace? and what is his good, or what is his evil? Sir. 18:7
- My son, in thy good deeds, make no complaint, and when thou givest any thing, add not grief by an evil word. Sir. 18:15
- Shall not the dew assuage the heat? so also the good word is better than the gift. Sir. 18:16
- They that were of good understanding in words, have also done wisely themselves: and have understood truth and justice, and have poured forth proverbs and judgments. Sir. 18:29
- There is a lying rebuke in the anger of an injurious man: and there is a judgment that is not allowed to be good: and there is one that holdeth his peace, he is wise. Sir. 19:28
- How good is it, when thou art reproved, to shew repentance! for so thou shalt escape wilful sin. Sir. 20:4
- The gift of the fool shall do thee no good: for his eyes are sevenfold. Sir. 20:14
- A fool shall have no friend, and there shall be no thanks for his good deeds. Sir. 20:17
- He that is not wise in good, will not be taught. Sir. 21:14
- ¤ Happy is the husband of a good wife: for the number of his years is double. Sir. 26:1
- A good wife is a good portion, she shall be given in the portion of them that fear God, to a man for his good deeds. Sir. 26:3
- Rich or poor, if his heart is good, his countenance shall be cheerful at all times. Sir. 26:4
- As the sun when it riseth to the world in the high places of God, so is the beauty of a good wife for the ornament of her house. Sir. 26:21
- And he will pay him with reproaches and curses, and instead of honour and good turn will repay him injuries. Sir. 29:9
- A good man is surety for his neighbour: and he that hath lost shame, will leave him to himself. Sir. 29:18
- Evil suretyship hath undone many of good estate, and hath tossed them as a wave of the sea. Sir. 29:23
- Good things that are hidden in a mouth that is shut, are as messes of meat set about a grave. Sir. 30:18
- What good shall an offering do to an idol? for it can neither eat, nor smell: Sir. 30:19
- A cheerful and good heart is always feasting: for his banquets are prepared with diligence. Sir. 30:27
- Hear in silence, and for thy reverence good grace shall come to thee. Sir. 32:9
- Before a storm goeth lightning: and before shamefacedness goeth favour: and for thy reverence good grace shall come to thee. Sir. 32:14
- And for all these things bless the Lord, that made thee, and that replenisheth thee with all his good things. Sir. 32:17
- Good is set against evil, and life against death: so also is the sinner against a just man. And so look upon all the works of the most High. Two and two, and one against another. Sir. 33:15
- Give glory to God with a good heart: and diminish not the firstfruits of thy hands. Sir. 35:10
- Give to the most High according to what he hath given to thee, and with a good eye do according to the ability of thy hands: Sir. 35:12
- He that possesseth a good wife, beginneth a possession: she is a help like to himself, and a pillar of rest. Sir. 36:26
- Thy way is good; and then stand on the other side to see what shall befall thee. Sir. 37:11
- And establish within thyself a heart of good counsel: for there is no other thing of more worth to thee than it. Sir. 37:17
- A wicked word shall change the heart: out of which four manner of things arise, good and evil, life and death: and the tongue is continually the ruler of them. There is a man that is subtle and a teacher of many, and yet is unprofitable to his own soul. Sir. 37:21
- Forget it not: for there is no returning, and thou shalt do him no good, and shalt hurt thyself. Sir. 38:22
- He shall pass into strange countries: for he shall try good and evil among men. Sir. 39:5
- All the works of the Lord are exceeding good. Sir. 39:21
- Good things were created for the good from the beginning, so for the wicked, good and evil things. Sir. 39:30
- All these things shall be for good to the holy, so to the sinners and the ungodly they shall be turned into evil. Sir. 39:32
- All the works of the Lord are good, and he will furnish every work in due time. Sir. 39:39
- And what shall come upon thee by the good pleasure of the most High? whether ten, or a hundred, or a thousand years. Sir. 41:6
- Take care of a good name: for this shall continue with thee, more than a thousand treasures precious and great. Sir. 41:15
- A good life hath its number of days: but a good name shall continue for ever. Sir. 41:16
- For it is not good to keep all shamefacedness: and all things do not please all men in opinion. Sir. 41:20
- Sure keeping is good over a wicked wife. Sir. 42:6
- For better is the iniquity of a man, than a woman doing a good turn, and a woman bringing shame and reproach. Sir. 42:14
- He hath established the good things of every one. And who shall be filled with beholding his glory? Sir. 42:26
- Good things continue with their seed, Sir. 44:11
- He chose him out of all men living, to offer sacrifice to God, incense, and a good savour, for a memorial to make reconciliation for his people: Sir. 45:20
- And a covenant to David the king, the son of Jesse of the tribe of Juda, an inheritance to him and to his seed, that he might give wisdom into our heart to judge his people in justice, that their good things might not be abolished, and he made their glory in their nation everlasting. Sir. 45:31
- That all the children of Israel might see, that it is good to obey the holy God. Sir. 46:12
- For he made mention of the enemies under the figure of rain, and of doing good to them that shewed right ways. Sir. 49:11
- Blessed is he that is conversant in these good things and he that layeth them up in his heart, shall be wise always. Sir. 50:30
- For I have determined to follow her: I have had a zeal for good, and shall not be confounded. Sir. 51:24
- My entrails were troubled in seeking her: therefore shall I possess a good possession. Sir. 51:29
- If you be willing, and will hearken to me, you shall eat the good things of the land. Isa. 1:19
- Woe to you that call evil good, and good evil: that put darkness for light, and light for darkness: that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter. Isa. 5:20
- He shall eat butter and honey, that he may know to refuse the evil, and to choose the good. Isa. 7:15
- For before the child know to refuse the evil and to choose the good, the land which thou abhorrest shall be forsaken of the face of her two kings. Isa. 7:16
- Because thou hast forgotten God thy saviour, and hast not remembered thy strong helper: therefore shalt thou plant good plants, and shalt sow strange seed. Isa. 17:10
- And said: I beseech thee, O Lord, remember how I have walked before thee in truth, and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Ezechias wept with great weeping. Isa. 38:3
- And Ezechias said to Isaias: The word of the Lord, which he hath spoken, is good. And he said: Only let peace and truth be in my days. Isa. 39:8
- Get thee up upon a high mountain, thou that bringest good tidings to Sion: lift up thy voice with strength, thou that bringest good tidings to Jerusalem: lift it up, fear not. Say to the cities of Juda: Behold your God: Isa. 40:9
- Every one shall help his neighbour, and shall say to his brother: Be of good courage. Isa. 41:6
- Shew the things that are to come hereafter, and we shall know that ye are gods. Do ye also good or evil, if you can: and let us speak, and see together. Isa. 41:23
- How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, and that preacheth peace: of him that sheweth forth good, that preacheth salvation, that saith to Sion: Thy God shall reign! Isa. 52:7
- Why do you spend money for that which is not bread, and your labour for that which doth not satisfy you? Hearken diligently to me, and eat that which is good, and your soul shall be delighted in fatness. Isa. 55:2
- I will remember the tender mercies of the Lord, the praise of the Lord for all the things that the Lord hath bestowed upon us, and for the multitude of his good things to the house of Israel, which he hath given them according to his kindness, and according to the multitude of his mercies. Isa. 63:7
- I have spread forth my hands all the day to an unbelieving people, who walk in a way that is not good after their own thoughts. Isa. 65:2
- Yet, I planted thee a chosen vineyard, all true seed: how then art thou turned unto me into that which is good for nothing, O strange vineyard? Jer. 2:21
- Why dost thou endeavour to shew thy way good to seek my love, thou who hast also taught thy malices to be thy ways, Jer. 2:33
- For my foolish people have not known me: they are foolish and senseless children: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge. Jer. 4:22
- Your iniquities have turned these things away, and your sins have withholden good things from you. Jer. 5:25
- Thus saith the Lord: Stand ye on the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, which is the good way, and walk ye in it: and you shall find refreshment for your souls. And they said: We will not walk. Jer. 6:16
- Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Make your ways and your doings good: and I will dwell with you in this place. Jer. 7:3
- I attended, and hearkened; no man speaketh what is good, there is none that doth penance for his sin, saying: What have I done? They are all turned to their own course, as a horse rushing to the battle. Jer. 8:6
- We looked for peace and no good came: for a time of healing, and behold fear. Jer. 8:15
- They are framed after the likeness of a palm tree, and shall not speak: they must be carried to be removed, because they cannot go. Therefore fear them not, for they can neither do evil nor good. Jer. 10:5
- For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have fought against thee, and have cried after thee with full voice: believe them not when they speak good things to thee. Jer. 12:6
- And the Lord said to me: Pray not for this people for their good. Jer. 14:11
- Hast thou utterly cast away Juda, or hath thy soul abhorred Sion? why then hast thou struck us, so that there is no healing for us? we have looked for peace, and there is no good: and for the time of healing, and behold trouble. Jer. 14:19
- For he shall be like tamaric in the desert, and he shall not see when good shall come: but he shall dwell in dryness in the desert in a salt land, and not inhabited. Jer. 17:6
- And the vessel was broken which he was making of clay with his hands: and turning he made another vessel, as it seemed good in his eyes to make it. Jer. 18:4
- If it shall do evil in my sight, that it obey not my voice: I will repent of the good that I have spoken to do unto it. Jer. 18:10
- Now therefore tell the men of Juda, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying: Thus saith the Lord: Behold I frame evil against you, and devise a device against you: let every man of you return from his evil way, and make ye your ways and your doings good. Jer. 18:11
- Shall evil be rendered for good, because they have digged a pit for my soul? Remember that I have stood in thy sight, to speak good for them, and to turn away thy indignation from them. Jer. 18:20
- For I have set my face against this city for evil, and not for good, saith the Lord: it shall be given into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire. Jer. 21:10
- He judged the cause of the poor and needy for his own good: was it not therefore because he knew me, saith the Lord? Jer. 22:16
- One basket had very good figs, like the figs of the first season: and the other basket had very bad figs, which could not be eaten, because they were bad. Jer. 24:2
- And the Lord said to me: What seest thou, Jeremias? And I said: Figs, the good figs, very good: and the bad figs, very bad, which cannot be eaten because they are bad. Jer. 24:3
- Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: Like these good figs, so will I regard the captives of Juda, whom I have sent forth out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans, for their good. Jer. 24:5
- But as for me, behold I am in your hands: do with me what is good and right in your eyes: Jer. 26:14
- I made the earth, and the men and the beasts that are upon the face of the earth, by my great power, and by my stretched out arm: and I have given it to whom it seemed good in my eyes. Jer. 27:5
- For thus saith the Lord: When the seventy years shall begin to be accomplished in Babylon, I will visit you: and I will perform my good word in your favour, to bring you again to this place. Jer. 29:10
- Therefore thus saith the Lord: behold I will visit upon Semeias the Nehelamite, and upon his seed: he shall not have a man to sit in the midst of this people, and he shall not see the good that I will do to my people, saith the Lord: because he hath spoken treason against the Lord. Jer. 29:32
- Therefore fear thou not, my servant Jacob, saith the Lord, neither be dismayed, O Israel: for behold, I will save thee from a country afar off, and thy seed from the land of their captivity: and Jacob shall return, and be at rest, and abound with all good things, and there shall be none whom he may fear: Jer. 30:10
- And they shall come, and shall give praise in mount Sion: and they shall flow together to the good things of the Lord, for the corn, and wine, and oil, and the increase of cattle and herds, and their soul shall be as a watered garden, and they shall be hungry no more. Jer. 31:12
- And I will fill the soul of the priests with fatness: and my people shall be filled with my good things, saith the Lord. Jer. 31:14
- And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, and will not cease to do them good: and I will give my fear in their heart, that they may not revolt from me. Jer. 32:40
- And I will rejoice over them, when I shall do them good: and I will plant them in this land in truth, with my whole heart, and with all my soul. Jer. 32:41
- For thus saith the Lord: As I have brought upon this people all this great evil: so will I bring upon them all the good that I now speak to them. Jer. 32:42
- And it shall be to me a name, and a joy, and a praise, and a gladness before all the nations of the earth, that shall hear of all the good things which I will do to them: and they shall fear and be troubled for all the good things, and for all the peace that I will make for them. Jer. 33:9
- The voice of joy and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that shall say: Give ye glory to the Lord of hosts, for the Lord is good, for his mercy endureth for ever: and of them that shall bring their vows into the house of the Lord: for I will bring back the captivity of the land as at the first, saith the Lord. Jer. 33:11
- Behold the days come, saith the Lord, that I will perform the good word that I have spoken to the house of Israel, and to the house of Juda. Jer. 33:14
- And I have sent to you all my servants the prophets, rising early, and sending and saying: Return ye every man from his wicked way, and make your ways good: and follow not strange gods, nor worship them, and you shall dwell in the land, which I gave you and your fathers: and you have not inclined your ear, nor hearkened to me. Jer. 35:15
- Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Behold I will bring my words upon this city unto evil, and not unto good: and they shall be accomplished in thy sight in that day. Jer. 39:16
- Whether it be good or 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 shall hearken to the voice of the Lord our God. Jer. 42:6
- Behold I will watch over them for evil, and not for good: and all the men of Juda that are in the land of Egypt, shall be consumed, by the sword, and by famine, till there be an end of them. Jer. 44:27
- Vau. And my soul is removed far off from peace, I have forgotten good things. Lam. 3:17
- Teth. The Lord is good to them that hope in him, to the soul that seeketh him. Lam. 3:25
- Teth. It is good to wait with silence for the salvation of God. Lam. 3:26
- Teth. It is good for a man, when he hath borne the yoke from his youth. Lam. 3:27
- Mem. Shall not both evil and good proceed out of the mouth of the Highest? Lam. 3:38
- ¤ Wherefore the Lord our God hath made good his word, that he spoke to us, and to our judges that have judged Israel, and to our kings, and to our princes, and to all Israel and Juda: Bar. 2:1
- And they hearkened not to thy voice, to serve the king of Babylon: and thou hast made good thy words, which thou spokest by the hands of thy servants the prophets, that the bones of our kings, and the bones of our fathers should be removed out of their place: Bar. 2:24
- Be of good comfort, O people of God, the memorial of Israel: Bar. 4:5
- Be of good comfort, my children, cry to the Lord, and he will deliver you out of the hand of the princes your enemies. Bar. 4:21
- Be of good comfort, my children, and cry to the Lord: for you shall be remembered by him that hath led you away. Bar. 4:27
- Be of good heart, O Jerusalem: for he exhorteth thee, that named thee. Bar. 4:30
- And whether it be evil that one doth unto them, or good, they are not able to recompense it: neither can they set up a king, nor put him down: Bar. 6:33
- They shall not pity the widow, nor do good to the fatherless. Bar. 6:37
- Wherefore it is neither to be thought, nor to be said, that they are gods: since they are neither able to judge causes, nor to do any good to men. Bar. 6:63
- It was planted in a good ground upon many waters, that it might bring forth branches, and bear fruit, that it might become a large vine. Ezec. 17:8
- Therefore I also gave them statutes that were not good, and judgments, in which they shall not live. Ezec. 20:25
- Heap together into it the pieces thereof, every good piece, the thigh and the shoulder, choice pieces and full of bones. Ezec. 24:4
- Was it not enough for you to feed upon good pastures? but you must also tread down with your feet the residue of your pastures: and when you drank the clearest water, you troubled the rest with your feet. Ezec. 34:18
- And you shall remember your wicked ways, and your doings that were not good: and your iniquities, and your wicked deeds shall displease you. Ezec. 36:31
- O give thanks to the Lord, because he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever and ever. Dan. A:66
- The most high God hath wrought signs and wonders towards me. It hath seemed good to me, therefore, to publish Dan. 4:2
- ¤ It seemed good to Darius, and he appointed over the kingdom a hundred and twenty governors, to be over his whole kingdom. Dan. 6:1
- They offered sacrifice upon the tops of the mountains, and burnt incense upon the hills: under the oak, and the poplar, and the turpentine tree, because the shadow thereof was good: therefore shall your daughters commit fornication, and your spouses shall be adulteresses. Osee 4:13
- Israel hath cast off the thing that is good, the enemy shall pursue him. Osee 8:3
- Take with you words, and return to the Lord, and say to him: Take away all iniquity, and receive the good: and we will render the calves of our lips. Osee 14:2
- Seek ye good, and not evil, that you may live: and the Lord the God of hosts will be with you, as you have said. Amso 5:14
- Hate evil, and love good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be the Lord the God of hosts may have mercy on the remnant of Joseph. Amso 5:15
- And if they go into captivity before their enemies, there will I command the sword, and it shall kill them. And I will set my eyes upon them for evil, and not for good. Amso 9:4
- For she is become weak unto good that dwelleth in bitterness: for evil is come down from the Lord into the gate of Jerusalem. Mic. 1:12
- The house of Jacob saith: Is the Spirit of the Lord straitened or are these his thoughts? Are not my words good to him that walketh uprightly? Mic. 2:7
- You that hate good, and love evil: that violently pluck off their skins from them and their flesh from their bones? Mic. 3:2
- I will shew thee, O man, what is good, and what the Lord requireth of thee: Verily to do judgment, and to love mercy, and to walk solicitous with thy God. Mic. 6:8
- The evil of their hands they call good: the prince requireth, and the judge is for giving: and the great man hath uttered the desire of his soul, and they have troubled it. Mic. 7:3
- The Lord is good, and giveth strength in the day of trouble: and knoweth them that hope in him. Nah. 1:7
- Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, and that preacheth peace: O Juda, keep thy festivals, and pay thy vows: for Belial shall no more pass through thee again, he is utterly cut off. Nah. 1:15
- And it shall come to pass at that time, that I will search Jerusalem with lamps, and will visit upon the men that are settled on their lees: that say in their hearts: The Lord will not do good, nor will he do evil. Soph. 1:12
- And the Lord answered the angel, that spoke in me, good words, comfortable words. Zach. 1:13
- Cry yet, saying: Thus saith the Lord of hosts: My cities shall yet flow with good things: and the Lord will yet comfort Sion, and he will yet choose Jerusalem. Zach. 1:17
- And I had no mercy: so turning again I have thought in these days to do good to the house of Juda, and Jerusalem: fear not. Zach. 8:15
- For what is the good thing of him, and what is his beautiful thing, but the corn of the elect, and wine springing forth virgins? Zach. 9:17
- And I said to them: If it be good in your eyes, bring hither my wages: and if not, be quiet. And they weighed for my wages thirty pieces of silver. Zach. 11:12
- You have wearied the Lord with your words, and you said: Wherein have we wearied him? In that you say: Every one that doth evil, is good in the sight of the Lord, and such please him: or surely where is the God of judgment? Mal. 2:17
- And the word seemed good in their eyes. 1 Ma. 1:13
- Then was assembled to them the congregation of the Assideans, the stoutest of Israel, every one that had a good will for the law. 1 Ma. 2:42
- And returning home, they sung a hymn, and blessed God in heaven, because he is good, because his mercy endureth for ever. 1 Ma. 4:24
- And a good counsel came into their minds, to pull it down: lest it should be a reproach to them, because the Gentiles had defiled it; so they threw it down. 1 Ma. 4:45
- Joseph, the son of Zacharias, and Azarias, captain of the soldiers, heard of the good success, and the battles that were fought, 1 Ma. 5:56
- GOOD SUCCESS BE TO THE ROMANS, and to the people of the Jews by sea, and by land, for ever: and far be the sword and enemy from them. 1 Ma. 8:23
- Neither shall they give them, whilst they are fighting, or furnish them with wheat, or arms, or money, or ships, as it hath seemed good to the Romans: and they shall obey their orders, without taking any thing of them. 1 Ma. 8:26
- And there shall not be given to them that come to their aid, either wheat, or arms, or money, or ships, as it hath seemed good to the Romans: and they shall observe their orders without deceit. 1 Ma. 8:28
- Wherefore now continue still to keep fidelity towards us, and we will reward you with good things, for what you have done in our behalf. 1 Ma. 10:27
- We have determined to do good to the nation of the Jews, who are our friends, and keep the things that are just with us, for their good will which they bear towards us. 1 Ma. 11:33
- And all the land of Juda was at rest all the days of Simon, and he sought the good of his nation: and his power, and his glory pleased them well all his days. 1 Ma. 14:4
- The ancient men sat all in the streets, and treated together of the good things of the land, and the young men put on them glory, and the robes of war. 1 Ma. 14:9
- It hath seemed good therefore to us, to write to the kings and countries, that they should do them no harm, nor fight against them, their cities, or countries: and that they should give no aid to them that fight against them. 1 Ma. 15:19
- And it hath seemed good to us to receive the shield of them. 1 Ma. 15:20
- Now Simon, as he was going through the cities that were in the country of Judea, and taking care for the good ordering of them, went down to Jericho, he and Mathathias and Judas, his sons, in the year one hundred and seventy-seven, the eleventh month: the same is the month Sabath. 1 Ma. 16:14
- And he committed a great treachery in Israel, and rendered evil for good. 1 Ma. 16:17
- ‡ ¤ To the brethren, the Jews that are throughout Egypt; the brethren, the Jews that are in Jerusalem, and in the land of Judea, send health and good peace. 2 Ma. 1:1
- And the prayer of Nehemias was after this manner: O Lord God, Creator of all things, dreadful and strong, just and merciful, who alone art the good king, 2 Ma. 1:24
- Not to be an accuser of his countrymen, but with a view to the common good of all the people. 2 Ma. 4:5
- Wherefore all men prayed that these prodigies might turn to good. 2 Ma. 5:4
- And, therefore, the place also itself was made partaker of the evils of the people: but afterwards shall communicate in the good things thereof, and as it was forsaken in the wrath of Almighty God, shall be exalted again with great glory, when the great Lord shall be reconciled. 2 Ma. 5:20
- But he began to consider the dignity of his age, and his ancient years, and the inbred honour of his grey head, and his good life and conversation from a child; and he answered without delay, according to the ordinances of the holy law made by God, saying, that he would rather be sent into the other world. 2 Ma. 6:23
- Now the mother was to be admired above measure, and worthy to be remembered by good men, who beheld her seven sons slain in the space of one day, and bore it with a good courage, for the hope that she had in God: 2 Ma. 7:20
- And he with all speed sent Nicanor, the son of Patroclus, one of his special friends, giving him no fewer than twenty thousand armed men of different nations, to root out the whole race of the Jews, joining also with him Gorgias, a good soldier, and of great experience in matters of war. 2 Ma. 8:9
- To his very good subjects the Jews, Antiochus, king and ruler, wisheth much health, and welfare, and happiness. 2 Ma. 9:19
- As for me, being infirm, but yet kindly remembering you, returning out of the places of Persia, and being taken with a grievous disease, I thought it necessary to take care for the common good: 2 Ma. 9:21
- Therefore they now carried boughs and green branches and palms, for him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. 2 Ma. 10:7
- And having good success in arms, and in all things he took in hand, he slew more than twenty thousand in the two holds. 2 Ma. 10:23
- But when Machabeus, and they that were with him, understood that the strong holds were besieged, they and all the people besought the Lord with lamentations and tears, that he would send a good angel to save Israel. 2 Ma. 11:6
- Then Machabeus consented to the request of Lysias, providing for the common good in all things; and whatsoever Machabeus wrote to Lysias, concerning the Jews, the king allowed of. 2 Ma. 11:15
- If, therefore, you will keep yourselves loyal in affairs, hereafter also I will endeavour to be a means of your good. 2 Ma. 11:19
- Thou shalt do well, therefore, to send to them, and grant them peace, that our pleasure being known, they may be of good comfort, and look to their own affairs. 2 Ma. 11:26
- And having filled the camp of the enemies with exceeding great fear and tumult, they went off with good success. 2 Ma. 13:16
- Principally indeed out of fidelity to the king's interests, but in the next place also to provide for the good of my countrymen: for all our nation suffereth much from the evil proceedings of these men. 2 Ma. 14:8
- But when Machabeus perceived that Nicanor was more stern to him, and that when they met together as usual he behaved himself in a rough manner; and was sensible that this rough behaviour came not of good, he gathered together a few of his men, and hid himself from Nicanor. 2 Ma. 14:30
- Now Razias, one of the ancients of Jerusalem, was accused to Nicanor, a man that was a lover of the city, and of good report, who for his kindness was called the father of the Jews. 2 Ma. 14:37
- So he armed every one of them, not with defence of shield and spear, but with very good speeches, and exhortations, and told them a dream worthy to be believed, whereby he rejoiced them all. 2 Ma. 15:11
- Now the vision was in this manner. Onias, who had been high priest, a good and virtuous man, modest in his looks, gentle in his manners, and graceful in speech, and who from a child was exercised in virtues holding up his hands, prayed for all the people of the Jews: 2 Ma. 15:12
- Thus being exhorted with the words of Judas, which were very good, and proper to stir up the courage, and strengthen the hearts of the young men, they resolved to fight, and to set upon them manfully: that valour might decide the matter, because the holy city, and the temple were in danger. 2 Ma. 15:17
- Machabeus considering the coming of the multitude, and the divers preparations of armour, and the fierceness of the beasts, stretching out his hands to heaven, called upon the Lord, that worketh wonders, who giveth victory to them that are worthy, not according to the power of their arms, but according as it seemeth good to him. 2 Ma. 15:21
- Send now also, O Lord of heaven, thy good angel before us, for the fear and dread of the greatness of thy arm, 2 Ma. 15:23
- For now the axe is laid to the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that doth not yield good fruit, shall be cut down, and cast into the fire. Mt. 3:10
- You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt lose its savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is good for nothing anymore but to be cast out, and to be trodden on by men. Mt. 5:13
- So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Mt. 5:16
- But I say to you, Love your enemies: do good to them that hate you: and pray for them that persecute and calumniate you: Mt. 5:44
- That you may be the children of your Father who is in heaven, who maketh his sun to rise upon the good, and bad, and raineth upon the just and the unjust. Mt. 5:45
- If you then being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children: how much more will your Father who is in heaven, give good things to them that ask him? Mt. 7:11
- Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit, and the evil tree bringeth forth evil fruit. Mt. 7:17
- A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can an evil tree bring forth good fruit. Mt. 7:18
- Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit, shall be cut down, and shall be cast into the fire. Mt. 7:19
- And behold they brought to him one sick of the palsy lying in a bed. And Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the man sick of the palsy: Be of good heart, son, thy sins are forgiven thee. Mt. 9:2
- But Jesus turning and seeing her, said: Be of good heart, daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour. Mt. 9:22
- It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the good man of the house Beelzebub, how much more them of his household? Mt. 10:25
- Yea, Father: for so hath it seemed good in thy sight. Mt. 11:26
- How much better is a man than a sheep? Therefore it is lawful to do a good deed on the sabbath days. Mt. 12:12
- Either make the tree good and its fruit good: or make the tree evil, and its fruit evil. For by the fruit the tree is known. Mt. 12:33
- O generation of vipers, how can you speak good things, whereas you are evil? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Mt. 12:34
- A good man out of a good treasure bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of an evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. Mt. 12:35
- And others fell upon good ground: and they brought forth fruit, some an hundred fold, some sixty fold, and some thirty fold. Mt. 13:8
- But he that received the seed upon good ground, is he that heareth the word, and understandeth, and beareth fruit, and yieldeth the one an hundredfold, and another sixty, and another thirty. Mt. 13:23
- Another parable he proposed to them, saying: The kingdom of heaven is likened to a man that sowed good seed in his field. Mt. 13:24
- And the servants of the good man of the house coming said to him. Sir, didst thou not sow good seed in thy field? Whence then hath it cockle? Mt. 13:27
- Who made answer and said to them: He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man. Mt. 13:37
- And the field is the world. And the good seed are the children of the kingdom. And the cockle are the children of the wicked one. Mt. 13:38
- Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls. Mt. 13:45
- Which, when it was filled, they drew out, and sitting by the shore, they chose out the good into vessels, but the bad they cast forth. Mt. 13:48
- And immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying: Be of good heart: it is I, fear ye not. Mt. 14:27
- Who answering, said: It is not good to take the bread of the children, and to cast it to the dogs. Mt. 15:26
- And Peter answering, said to Jesus: Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. Mt. 17:4
- And behold one came and said to him: Good master, what good shall I do that I may have life everlasting? Mt. 19:16
- Who said to him: Why askest thou me concerning good? One is good, God. But if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. Mt. 19:17
- Or, is it not lawful for me to do what I will? Is thy eye evil, because I am good? Mt. 20:15
- And his servants going forth into the ways, gathered together all that they found, both bad and good: and the marriage was filled with guests. Mt. 22:10
- His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant, because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many things. Enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Mt. 25:21
- His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant: because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many things. Enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Mt. 25:23
- And Jesus knowing it, said to them: Why do you trouble this woman? For she hath wrought a good work upon me. Mt. 26:10
- And he saith to them: Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? To save life, or to destroy? But they held their peace. Mk. 3:4
- And some fell upon good ground; and brought forth fruit that grew up, and increased and yielded, one thirty, another sixty, and another a hundred. Mk. 4:8
- And these are they who are sown upon the good ground, who hear the word, and receive it, and yield fruit, the one thirty, another sixty, and another a hundred. Mk. 4:20
- For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he spoke with them, and said to them: Have a good heart, it is I, fear ye not. Mk. 6:50
- Who said to her: Suffer first the children to be filled: for it is not good to take the bread of the children and cast it to the dogs. Mk. 7:27
- And Peter answering, said to Jesus: Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. And let us make three tabernacles, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. Mk. 9:5
- Salt is good. But if the salt become unsavoury, wherewith will you season it? Have salt in you: and have peace among you. Mk. 9:50
- And when he was gone forth into the way, a certain man, running up and kneeling before him, asked him: Good Master, what shall I do that I may receive life everlasting? Mk. 10:17
- And Jesus said to him: Why callest thou me good? None is good but one, that is God. Mk. 10:18
- But Jesus said: Let her alone. Why do You molest her? She hath wrought a good work upon me. Mk. 14:6
- For the poor you have always with you: and whensoever you will, you may do them good: but me you have not always. Mk. 14:7
- It seemed good to me also, having diligently attained to all things from the beginning, to write to thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, Lk. 1:3
- And the angel answering, said to him: I am Gabriel, who stand before God and am sent to speak to thee and to bring thee these good tidings. Lk. 1:19
- He hath filled the hungry with good things: and the rich he hath sent empty away. Lk. 1:53
- And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy that shall be to all the people: Lk. 2:10
- Glory to God in the highest: and on earth peace to men of good will. Lk. 2:14
- For now the axe is laid to the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that bringeth not forth good fruit shall be cut down and cast into the fire. Lk. 3:9
- Then Jesus said to them: I ask you, if it be lawful on the sabbath days to do good or to do evil? To save life or to destroy? Lk. 6:9
- But I say to you that hear: Love your enemies. Do good to them that hate you. Lk. 6:27
- And if you do good to them who do good to you, what thanks are to you? For sinners also do this. Lk. 6:33
- But love ye your enemies: do good, and lend, hoping for nothing thereby: and your reward shall be great, and you shall be the sons of the Highest. For he is kind to the unthankful and to the evil. Lk. 6:35
- Give: and it shall be given to you: good measure and pressed down and shaken together and running over shall they give into your bosom. For with the same measure that you shall mete withal, it shall be measured to you again. Lk. 6:38
- For there is no good tree that bringeth forth evil fruit: nor an evil tree that bringeth forth good fruit. Lk. 6:43
- A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth that which is evil. For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Lk. 6:45
- And other some fell upon good ground and, being sprung up, yielded fruit a hundredfold. Saying these things, he cried out: He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. Lk. 8:8
- But that on the good ground are they who in a good and perfect heart, hearing the word, keep it and bring forth fruit in patience. Lk. 8:15
- And it came to pass that, as they were departing from him, Peter saith to Jesus: Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles, one for thee, and one for Moses; and one for Elias: not knowing what he said. Lk. 9:33
- In that same hour, he rejoiced in the Holy Ghost and said: I confess to thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hidden these things from the wise and prudent and hast revealed them to little ones. Yea, Father, for so it hath seemed good in thy sight. Lk. 10:21
- If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father from heaven give the good Spirit to them that ask him? Lk. 11:13
- And I will say to my soul: Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years. Take thy rest: eat, drink, make good cheer. Lk. 12:19
- Salt is good. But if the salt shall lose its savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? Lk. 14:34
- And Abraham said to him: Son, remember that thou didst receive good things in thy lifetime, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted and thou art tormented. Lk. 16:25
- And a certain ruler asked him, saying: Good master, what shall I do to possess everlasting life? Lk. 18:18
- And Jesus said to him: Why dost thou call me good? None is good but God alone. Lk. 18:19
- And he said to him: Well done, thou good servant, because thou hast been faithful in a little, thou shalt have power over ten cities. Lk. 19:17
- And behold there was a man named Joseph who was a counsellor, a good and a just man, Lk. 23:50
- And Nathanael said to him: Can any thing of good come from Nazareth? Philip saith to him: Come and see. Jn. 1:46
- And saith to him: Every man at first setteth forth good wine, and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse. But thou hast kept the good wine until now. Jn. 2:10
- And they that have done good things shall come forth unto the resurrection of life: but they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of judgment. Jn. 5:29
- And there was much murmuring among the multitude concerning him. For some said: He is a good man. And others said: No, but he seduceth the people. Jn. 7:12
- I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd giveth his life for his sheep. Jn. 10:11
- I am the good shepherd: and I know mine, and mine know me. Jn. 10:14
- Jesus answered them: Many good works I have shewed you from my Father. For which of those works do you stone me? Jn. 10:32
- The Jews answered him: For a good work we stone thee not, but for blasphemy: and because that thou, being a, man, makest thyself God. Jn. 10:33
- If we this day are examined concerning the good deed done to the infirm man, by what means he hath been made whole: Acts 4:9
- Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. Acts 6:3
- And in Joppe there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. Acts 9:36
- Who said: Cornelius, a centurion, a just man and one that feareth God, and having good testimony from all the nation of the Jews, received an answer of an holy angel, to send for thee into his house And to hear words of thee. Acts 10:22
- Jesus of Nazareth: how God anointed him with the Holy Ghost and with power, who went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. Acts 10:38
- For he was a good man and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith. And a great multitude was added to the Lord. Acts 11:24
- Nevertheless he left not himself without testimony, doing good from heaven, giving rains and fruitful Seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness. Acts 14:17
- It hath seemed good to us, being assembled together, to choose out men and to send them unto you, with our well beloved Barnabas and Paul: Acts 15:25
- For it hath seemed good to the Holy Ghost and to us to lay no further burden upon you than these necessary things: Acts 15:28
- But it seemed good unto Silas to remain there: and Judas alone departed to Jerusalem. Acts 15:34
- To this man the brethren that were in Lystra and Iconium gave a good testimony. Acts 16:2
- ¤ And Paul, looking upon the council, said: Men, brethren, I have conversed with all good conscience before God until this present day. Acts 23:1
- Then Paul answered (the governor making a sign to him to speak): Knowing that for many years thou hast been judge over this nation, I will with good courage answer for myself. Acts 24:10
- And now I exhort you to be of good cheer. For there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but only of the ship. Acts 27:22
- Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall so be, as it hath been told me. Acts 27:25
- To them indeed who, according to patience in good work, seek glory and honour and incorruption, eternal life: Rom. 2:7
- But glory and honour and peace to every one that worketh good: to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. Rom. 2:10
- And not rather (as we are slandered and as some affirm that we say) let us do evil that there may come good? Whose damnation is just. Rom. 3:8
- All have turned out of the way: they are become unprofitable together: there is none that doth good, there is not so much as one. Rom. 3:12
- For scarce for a just man will one die: yet perhaps for a good man some one would dare to die. Rom. 5:7
- Wherefore the law indeed is holy: and the commandment holy and just and good. Rom. 7:12
- Was that then which is good made death unto me? God forbid! But sin, that it may appear sin, by that which is good, wrought death in me: that sin, by the commandment, might become sinful above measure. Rom. 7:13
- For that which I work, I understand not. For I do not that good which I will: but the evil which I hate, that I do. Rom. 7:15
- If then I do that which I will not, I consent to the law, that it is good. Rom. 7:16
- For I know that there dwelleth not in me, that is to say, in my flesh, that which is good. For to will is present with me: but to accomplish that which is good, I find not. Rom. 7:18
- For the good which I will, I do not: but the evil which I will not, that I do. Rom. 7:19
- I find then a law, that when I have a will to do good, evil is present with me. Rom. 7:21
- And we know that to them that love God all things work together unto good: to such as, according to his purpose, are called to be saints. Rom. 8:28
- For when the children were not yet born, nor had done any good or evil (that the purpose of God according to election might stand): Not of works, but of him that calleth, Rom. 9:11
- And how shall they preach unless they be sent, as it is written: How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, of them that bring glad tidings of good things? Rom. 10:15
- For if thou were cut out of the wild olive tree, which is natural to thee; and, contrary to nature, wert grafted into the good olive tree: how much more shall they that are the natural branches be grafted into their own olive tree? Rom. 11:24
- And be not conformed to this world: but be reformed in the newness of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and the acceptable and the perfect will of God. Rom. 12:2
- Let love be without dissimulation. Hating that which is evil, cleaving to that which is good, Rom. 12:9
- To no man rendering evil for evil. Providing good things, not only in the sight of God but also in the sight of all men. Rom. 12:17
- Be not overcome by evil: but overcome evil by good. Rom. 12:21
- For princes are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good: and thou shalt have praise from the same. Rom. 13:3
- For he is God's minister to thee, for good. But if thou do that which is evil, fear: for he beareth not the sword in vain. For he is God's minister: an avenger to execute wrath upon him that doth evil. Rom. 13:4
- Let not then our good be evil spoken of. Rom. 14:16
- It is good not to eat flesh and not to drink wine: nor any thing whereby thy brother is offended or scandalized or made weak. Rom. 14:21
- Let every one of you Please his neighbour unto good, to edification. Rom. 15:2
- For they that are such serve not Christ our Lord but their own belly: and by pleasing speeches and good words seduce the hearts of the innocent. Rom. 16:18
- For your obedience is published in every place. I rejoice therefore in you. But I would have you to be wise in good and simple in evil. Rom. 16:19
- Your glorying is not good. Know you not that a little leaven corrupteth the whole lump? 1 Cor. 5:6
- ¤ Now concerning the things whereof you wrote to me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 1 Cor. 7:1
- But I say to the unmarried and to the widows: It is good for them if they so continue, even as I. 1 Cor. 7:8
- I think therefore that this is good for the present necessity: that it is good for a man so to be. 1 Cor. 7:26
- But I have used none of these things. Neither have I written these things, that they should be so done unto me: for it is good for me to die rather than that any man should make my glory void. 1 Cor. 9:15
- Be not seduced: Evil communications corrupt good manners. 1 Cor. 15:33
- For we are the good odour of Christ unto God, in them that are saved and in them that perish. 2 Cor. 2:15
- But we are confident and have a good will to be absent rather from the body and to be present with the Lord. 2 Cor. 5:8
- For we must all be manifested before the judgment seat of Christ, that every one may receive the proper things of the body, according as he hath done, whether it be good or evil. 2 Cor. 5:10
- By honour and dishonour: by evil report and good report: as deceivers and yet true: 2 Cor. 6:8
- I speak not as commanding: but by the carefulness of others, approving also the good disposition of your charity. 2 Cor. 8:8
- For we forecast what may be good, not only before God but also before men. 2 Cor. 8:21
- And God is able to make all grace abound in you: that ye always, having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work, 2 Cor. 9:8
- Now we pray God that you may do no evil, not that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is good and that we may be as reprobates. 2 Cor. 13:7
- But be zealous for that which is good in a good thing always: and not only when I am present with you. Gal. 4:18
- And let him that is instructed in the word communicate to him that instructeth him, in all good things. Gal. 6:6
- And in doing good, let us not fail. For in due time we shall reap, not failing. Gal. 6:9
- Therefore, whilst we have time, let us work good to all men, but especially to those who are of the household of the faith. Gal. 6:10
- That he might make known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure, which he hath purposed in him, Eph. 1:9
- For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus in good works, which God hath prepared that we should walk in them. Eph. 2:10
- He that stole, let him now steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have something to give to him that suffereth need. Eph. 4:28
- Let no evil speech proceed from your mouth: but that which is good, to the edification of faith: that it may administer grace to the hearers. Eph. 4:29
- With a good will serving, as to the Lord, and not to men. Eph. 6:7
- Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man shall do, the same shall he receive from the Lord, whether he be bond or free. Eph. 6:8
- Being confident of this very thing: that he who hath begun a good work in you will perfect it unto the day of Christ Jesus. Phil. 1:6
- Some indeed, even out of envy and contention: but some also for good will preach Christ. Phil. 1:15
- For it is God who worketh in you, both to will and to accomplish, according to his good will. Phil. 2:13
- And I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy unto you shortly, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know the things concerning you. Phil. 2:19
- For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever modest, whatsoever just, whatsoever holy, whatsoever lovely, whatsoever of good fame, if there be any virtue, if any praise of discipline: think on these things. Phil. 4:8
- That you may walk worthy of God, in all things pleasing; being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God: Col. 1:10
- ¤ For which cause, forbearing no longer, we thought it good to remain at Athens alone. 1 Th. 3:1
- But now when Timothy came to us from you and related to us your faith and charity, and that you have a good remembrance of us always, desiring to see us as we also to see you: 1 Th. 3:6
- See that none render evil for evil to any man: but ever follow that which is good towards each other and towards all men. 1 Th. 5:15
- But prove all things: hold fast that which is good. 1 Th. 5:21
- Wherefore also we pray always for you: That our God would make you worthy of his vocation and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness and the work of faith in power: 2 Th. 1:11
- Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God and our Father, who hath loved us and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope in grace, 2 Th. 2:16
- Exhort your hearts and confirm you in every good work and word. 2 Th. 2:17
- Now the end of the commandment is charity from a pure heart, and a good conscience, and an unfeigned faith. 1 Tim. 1:5
- But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully. 1 Tim. 1:8
- This precept, I commend to thee, O son Timothy: according to the prophecies going before on thee, that thou war in them a good warfare, 1 Tim. 1:18
- Having faith and a good conscience, which some rejecting have made shipwreck concerning the faith. 1 Tim. 1:19
- For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour, 1 Tim. 2:3
- But, as it becometh women professing godliness, with good works. 1 Tim. 2:10
- ¤ A faithful saying: If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 1 Tim. 3:1
- It behoveth therefore a bishop to be blameless, the husband of one wife, sober, prudent, of good behaviour, chaste, given to hospitality, a teacher, 1 Tim. 3:2
- Moreover, he must have a good testimony of them who are without: lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. 1 Tim. 3:7
- For they that have ministered well shall purchase to themselves a good degree and much confidence in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. 1 Tim. 3:13
- For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be rejected that is received with thanksgiving: 1 Tim. 4:4
- These things proposing to the brethren, thou shalt be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished up in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which thou hast attained unto. 1 Tim. 4:6
- Having testimony for her good works, if she have brought up children, if she have received to harbour, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have ministered to them that suffer tribulation, if she have diligently followed every good work. 1 Tim. 5:10
- In like manner also good deeds are manifest: and they that are otherwise cannot be hid. 1 Tim. 5:25
- Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art called and hast confessed a good confession before many witnesses. 1 Tim. 6:12
- I charge thee before God who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus who gave testimony under Pontius Pilate, a good confession: 1 Tim. 6:13
- To do good, to be rich in good works, to give easily, to communicate to others, 1 Tim. 6:18
- To lay up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the true life. 1 Tim. 6:19
- Keep the good thing committed to thy trust by the Holy Ghost who dwelleth in us. 2 Tim. 1:14
- Labour as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 2 Tim. 2:3
- If any man therefore shall cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified and profitable to the Lord, prepared unto every good work. 2 Tim. 2:21
- That the man of God may be perfect, furnished to every good work. 2 Tim. 3:17
- I have fought a good fight: I have finished my course: I have kept the faith. 2 Tim. 4:7
- They profess that they know God: but in their works they deny him: being abominable and incredulous and to every good work reprobate. Tit. 1:16
- In all things shew thyself an example of good works, in doctrine, in integrity, in gravity, Tit. 2:7
- Not defrauding, but in all things shewing good fidelity, that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things. Tit. 2:10
- Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity and might cleanse to himself a people acceptable, a pursuer of good works. Tit. 2:14
- ¤ Admonish them to be subject to princes and powers, to obey at a word, to be ready to every good work. Tit. 3:1
- It is a faithful saying. And these things I will have thee affirm constantly, that they who believe in God may be careful to excel in good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. Tit. 3:8
- And let our men also learn to excel in good works for necessary uses: that they be not unfruitful. Tit. 3:14
- That the communication of thy faith may be made evident in the acknowledgment of every good work that is in you in Christ Jesus. Ph'm 1:6
- But without thy counsel I would do nothing: that thy good deed might not be as it were of necessity, but voluntary. Ph'm 1:14
- But strong meat is for the perfect: for them who by custom have their senses exercised to the discerning of good and evil. Heb. 5:14
- Have moreover tasted the good word of God and the powers of the world to come, Heb. 6:5
- But Christ, being come an high Priest of the good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hand, that is, not of this creation: Heb. 9:11
- ¤ For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, not the very image of the things, by the selfsame sacrifices which they offer continually every year, can never make the comers thereunto perfect. Heb. 10:1
- And let us consider one another, to provoke unto charity and to good works: Heb. 10:24
- For which cause there sprung even from one (and him as good as dead) as the stars of heaven in multitude and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable. Heb. 11:12
- And do not forget to do good and to impart: for by such sacrifices God's favour is obtained. Heb. 13:16
- Pray for us. For we trust we have a good conscience, being willing to behave ourselves well in all things. Heb. 13:18
- Do not they blaspheme the good name that is invoked upon you? Jas. 2:7
- Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge, among you? Let him shew, by a good conversation, his work in the meekness of wisdom. Jas. 3:13
- But the wisdom that is from above, first indeed is chaste, then peaceable, modest, easy to be persuaded, consenting to the good, full of mercy and good fruits, without judging, without dissimulation. Jas. 3:17
- To him therefore who knoweth to do good and doth it not, to him it is sin. Jas. 4:17
- Having your conversation good among the Gentiles: that whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by the good works which they shall behold in you, glorify God in the day of visitation. 1 Pet. 2:12
- Or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of the good. 1 Pet. 2:14
- Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle but also to the froward. 1 Pet. 2:18
- For he that will love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile. 1 Pet. 3:10
- Let him decline from evil and do good: Let him seek after peace and pursue it: 1 Pet. 3:11
- And who is he that can hurt you, if you be zealous of good? 1 Pet. 3:13
- But with modesty and fear, having a good conscience: that whereas they speak evil of you, they may be ashamed who falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. 1 Pet. 3:16
- Whereunto baptism, being of the like form, now saveth you also: not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but, the examination of a good conscience towards God by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 1 Pet. 3:21
- As every man hath received grace, ministering the same one to another: as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 1 Pet. 4:10
- Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God commend their souls in good deeds to the faithful Creator. 1 Pet. 4:19
- Wherefore, brethren, labour the more, that by good works you may make sure your calling and election. For doing these things, you shall not sin at any time. 2 Pet. 1:10
- Dearly beloved, follow not that which is evil: but that which is good. He that doth good is of God: he that doth evil hath not seen God. 3 Jn. 1:11
- And when these thinges were done in good order, the Priestes an the Leuites stood hauing azymes by tribes. 3 Esd. 1:10
- but to make it knowen to our Lord the king, that if it shal seme good, o king it may be sought in the bookes of thy fathers, 3 Esd. 2:21
- Now therfore if thou thincke it good o king, let it be sought in the kings liberaries of Cyrus the king, which are in Babylon: 3 Esd. 6:21
- and if it shal be found, that the building of the house of the Lord, which is in Ierusalem, begane by the counsel of Cyrus the king, and it be thought good of our Lord the king, let him write to vs of these thinges. 3 Esd. 6:22
- And I vowed there a fast to the yong men in the sight of God, that I might aske of him a good iourney for vs, and them that were with vs, and for the children, and the cattel because of ambushementes. 3 Esd. 8:51
- And of vessels of gold seuen score and twelue brasen vessels good of shyning brasse, resembling the forme of gold. 3 Esd. 8:58
- Cal thou heauen and earth to witnes: for I haue destroyed euil, and haue created good, because I liue sayth our Lord. 4 Esd. 2:14
- As a good nurce nourish thy children, confirme their feete. 4 Esd. 2:25
- And it was made a permanent infirmitie, and the law with the hart of the people, with the wickednes of the roote, and that which is good departed, and the wicked remayned. 4 Esd. 3:22
- If then that which is sowen be not turned vp, and the place depart where the euil is sowen, that shal not come where the good is sowen. 4 Esd. 4:29
- For thou hast a treasure of good works laid up with the Most High, but it shall not be shewed thee until the last times. 4 Esd. 7:77
- The second way, because they cannot now make a good returning that they may live. 4 Esd. 7:82
- For in this shal thy iustice be declared, and thy goodnes, o Lord, when thou shalt haue mercie on them, that haue no substance of good workes. 4 Esd. 8:36
- But doe thou stay here yet other seuen dayes, that there may be shewed thee whatsoeuer shal seme good to the Highest to shew thee. 4 Esd. 12:39
- Be of good chere Israel, and be not sorowful thou house of Iacob. 4 Esd. 12:46
- Behold, there shal be good cheape victuals vpon the earth, so that they may thinke that peace is directly coming toward them, and then shal euiles spring vpon the earth, sword, famine, and great confusion. 4 Esd. 16:22
- As a whore enuieth an honest & very good woman: 4 Esd. 16:50