Daniel 9:20

A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.

What then? Are we better than they? No, in no way. For we previously warned both Jews and Greeks that they are all under sin.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

‘Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great and difficult things, which you don’t know.’

But the Scripture imprisoned all things under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.

Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don’t know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can’t be uttered.

Pray without ceasing.

Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving,

For what great nation is there that has a god so near to them as Yahweh our God is whenever we call on him?

God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”

Then he said to me, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel; for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard. I have come for your words’ sake.

He taught, saying to them, “Isn’t it written, ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations?’ But you have made it a den of robbers!”

He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up,

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn’t bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is worthless.

Let’s rejoice and be exceedingly glad, and let’s give the glory to him. For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his wife has made herself ready.”

In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

Now we know that whatever things the law says, it speaks to those who are under the law, that every mouth may be closed, and all the world may be brought under the judgment of God.

to the end that you should walk worthily of God, who calls you into his own Kingdom and glory.

I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men:

If they sin against you (for there is no man who doesn’t sin), and you are angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captive to the land of the enemy, far off or near;

It shall happen in the latter days, that the mountain of Yahweh’s house shall be established on the top of the mountains, and shall be raised above the hills; and all nations shall flow to it.

Seek Yahweh while he may be found. Call on him while he is near.

For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”

He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you have made it a den of robbers!”

Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received them, and you shall have them.

saying to them, “It is written, ‘My house is a house of prayer,’ but you have made it a ‘den of robbers’!”

Jesus answered him, “If a man loves me, he will keep my word. My Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our home with him.

For God has bound all to disobedience, that he might have mercy on all.

For he looked for the city which has the foundations, whose builder and maker is God.

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners. Purify your hearts, you double-minded.

But you, beloved, keep building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.

He said, “You cannot see my face, for man may not see me and live.”

Now while Ezra prayed and made confession, weeping and casting himself down before God’s house, there was gathered together to him out of Israel a very great assembly of men and women and children; for the people wept very bitterly.

It came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated all the mixed multitude from Israel.

He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him, and honor him.

The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.

I will greatly rejoice in Yahweh! My soul will be joyful in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation. He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel, says: “Yet again they will use this speech in the land of Judah and in its cities, when I reverse their captivity: ‘Yahweh bless you, habitation of righteousness, mountain of holiness.’

But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

Watch, keep alert, and pray; for you don’t know when the time is.

don’t cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers,

For, “He who would love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.

He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, and he will go out from there no more. I will write on him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from my God, and my own new name.

David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against Yahweh.” Nathan said to David, “Yahweh also has put away your sin. You will not die.

“If they sin against you (for there is no man who doesn’t sin), and you are angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captive to a land far off or near;

Now therefore make confession to Yahweh, the God of your fathers, and do his pleasure; and separate yourselves from the peoples of the land, and from the foreign women.”

Thus I cleansed them from all foreigners, and appointed duties for the priests and for the Levites, everyone in his work;

What is man, that he should be clean? What is he who is born of a woman, that he should be righteous?

You will make your prayer to him, and he will hear you. You will pay your vows.

Hear, Yahweh, my righteous plea; Give ear to my prayer, that doesn’t go out of deceitful lips.

God is within her. She shall not be moved. God will help her at dawn.

Call on me in the day of trouble. I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”

Evening, morning, and at noon, I will cry out in distress. He will hear my voice.

He has responded to the prayer of the destitute, and has not despised their prayer.

Blessed are those who keep his statutes, who seek him with their whole heart.

When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.

All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered together to you. The rams of Nebaioth will serve you. They will be accepted as offerings on my altar; and I will beautify my glorious house.

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you devour widows’ houses, and as a pretense you make long prayers. Therefore you will receive greater condemnation.

Watch and pray, that you don’t enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

Early in the morning, while it was still dark, he rose up and went out, and departed into a deserted place, and prayed there.

Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

In my Father’s house are many homes. If it weren’t so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.

Suddenly there came from the sky a sound like the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other languages, as the Spirit gave them the ability to speak.

Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s bonds were loosened.

Therefore as sin entered into the world through one man, and death through sin; so death passed to all men, because all sinned.

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” He who hears, let him say, “Come!” He who is thirsty, let him come. He who desires, let him take the water of life freely.

Let your ear now be attentive, and your eyes open, that you may listen to the prayer of your servant, which I pray before you at this time, day and night, for the children of Israel your servants, while I confess the sins of the children of Israel, which we have sinned against you. Yes, I and my father’s house have sinned.

The offspring of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners and stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers.

Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.

Then you will call, and Yahweh will answer. You will cry for help, and he will say, ‘Here I am.’ “If you take away from among you the yoke, finger pointing, and speaking wickedly;

with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints:

Then I said, “Woe is me! For I am undone, because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell among a people of unclean lips: for my eyes have seen the King, Yahweh of Armies!”

It will happen that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

Lord, according to all your righteousness, let your anger and please let your wrath be turned away from your city Jerusalem, your holy mountain; because for our sins, and for the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and your people have become a reproach to all who are around us.

Behold, while she was still talking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.

Now when Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and Yahweh’s glory filled the house.

I acknowledged my sin to you. I didn’t hide my iniquity. I said, I will confess my transgressions to Yahweh, and you forgave the iniquity of my sin.

Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.

Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and doesn’t sin.

I will bring these to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house will be called a house of prayer for all peoples.”

In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three whole weeks.

Blow the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day of Yahweh comes, for it is close at hand:

In that day you will not be disappointed for all your doings, in which you have transgressed against me; for then I will take away out from among you your proudly exulting ones, and you will no more be arrogant in my holy mountain.

Yahweh says: “I have returned to Zion, and will dwell in the middle of Jerusalem. Jerusalem shall be called ‘The City of Truth;’ and the mountain of Yahweh of Armies, ‘The Holy Mountain.’ ”

When they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were gathered together. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.

for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

For we all stumble in many things. Anyone who doesn’t stumble in word is a perfect person, able to bridle the whole body also.

I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared like a bride adorned for her husband.

He carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me the holy city, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,