Bible Verses

If the enemies capture us, then likewise, all of Judea will be taken; our Sanctuary will be looted, and we will pay for its defilement with our blood.

But we do not acknowledge any god other than the One God; therefore, let us hope He will not look down on us or any of our kind with disdain.

That is why our ancestors were handed over to be killed by the sword and robbed, and why they suffered great disaster at the hands of their enemies.

For it has not happened in our generation, nor is there among us today, any tribe, family, people, or city that worships gods made by human hands, as happened in days past.

That is why, while waiting patiently for him to save us, let us beg him to come to our help. He will listen to our plea if it pleases him.

As for yourselves, do not oppose the plans of the Lord our God, for God does not respond to threats like humans do, nor can any decision be forced upon him as it can on a mere mortal.

For if he does not wish to help us within these five days, he has the power to defend us for as long as he chooses or to destroy us in front of our enemies.

If you cannot analyze the depths of the human heart nor know what a man is thinking, how can you understand the God who made all things? Do you understand his mind or know his thoughts? No, my brothers, do not provoke the Lord our God.

That is not the way to seek his mercy, but one that leads to his anger.

Who are you to test God and take his place when you answered the people?