2913 verses about Truth

So Esther called for her chamberlain Hathach, who waited upon her; and she sent to learn the truth from Mordecai.

And Hathach reported to Mordecai all the words of Esther.

And he found the records written concerning Mordecai, how he had told the king concerning the two chamberlains of the king, when they were keeping guard, and sought to lay hands on Ahasuerus.

And Haman related the events that had befallen him to Zeresh his wife, and to his friends: and his friends and his wife said to him, If Mordecai be of the race of the Jews, and you have begun to be humbled before him, you will assuredly fall, and you will not be able to withstand him, for the living God is with him.

Write you⌃ also in my name, as it seems good to you, and seal it with my ring: for whatever orders are written at the command of the king, and sealed with my ring, it is not lawful to gainsay them.

And let the copies be posted in conspicuous places throughout the kingdom, and let all the Jews be ready against this day, to fight against their enemies. And the following is the copy of the letter of the orders. [The great king Ahasuerus sends greetings to the rulers of provinces in a hundred and twenty-seven satrapies, from India to Ethiopia, even to those who are faithful to our interests. Many who have been frequently honored by the most abundant kindness of their benefactors have conceived ambitious designs, and not only endeavor to hurt our subjects, but moreover, not being able to bear prosperity, they also endeavor to plot against their own benefactors. And they not only would utterly abolish gratitude from among men, but also, elated by the boastings of men who are strangers to all that is good, they supposed that they shall escape the sin-hating vengeance of the ever-seeing God. And oftentimes evil exhortation has made partakers of the guilt of shedding innocent blood, and has involved in irremediable calamities, many of those who had been appointed to offices of authority, who had been entrusted with the management of their friends’ affairs; while men , by the false sophistry of an evil disposition, have deceived the simple candour of the ruling powers. And it is possible to see this , not so much from more ancient traditionary accounts, as it is immediately in your power to see it by examining what things have been wickedly perpetrated by the baseness of men unworthily holding power. And it is right to take heed with regard to the future, that we may maintain the government in undistributed peace for all men, adopting needful changes, and ever judging those cases which come under our notices, with truly equitable decision. For whereas Haman, a Macedonian, the son of Hammedatha, in reality an alien from the blood of the Persians, and differing widely from our mild course of government, having been hospitable entertained by us, obtained so large a share of our universal kindness, as to be called our father, and to continue the person next to the royal throne, reverenced of all; he however , overcome by the pride of his station , endeavored to deprive us of our dominion, and our life: having by various and subtle artifices demanded for destruction both Mordecai our deliverer and perpetual benefactor, and Esther the blameless consort of our kingdom, with their whole nation. For by these methods he thought, having surprised us in a defenceless state, to transfer the dominion of the Persians to the Macedonians. But we find that the Jews, who have been consigned to destruction by the most abominable of men, are not malefactors, but living according to the justest laws, and being the sons of the living God, the most high and mighty, who maintains the kingdom. to us as well as to our forefathers, in the most excellent order. You⌃ will therefore do well in refusing to obey the letter sent by Haman the son of Hammedatha, because he that has done these things, has been hanged with his whole family at the gates of Susa, Almighty God having swiftly returned to him a worthy recompence, We enjoin you then, having openly published a copy of this letter in every place, to give the Jews permission to use their own lawful customs, and to strengthen them, that on the thirteenth of the twelfth month Adar, on the self-same day, they may defend themselves against those who attack them in a time of affliction. For in the place of the destruction of the chosen race, Almighty God has granted them this time of gladness. Do you⌃ therefore also, among your notable feasts, keep a distinct day with all festivity, that both now and hereafter it may be a day of deliverance to us and who are well disposed toward the Persians, but to those that plotted against us a memorial of destruction. And every city and province collectively, which shall not do accordingly, shall be consumed with vengeance by spear and fire: it shall be made not only inaccessible to men, but most hateful to wild beasts and birds for ever.] And let the copies be posted in conspicuous places throughout the kingdom and let all the Jews be ready against this day, to fight against their enemies.

For wisdom is a spirit that loves man, And she will not hold a blasphemer guiltless for his lips; Because God bears witness of his reins, And is a true overseer of his heart, And a hearer of his tongue:

Therefore no man that utters unrighteous things will be unseen; Neither will Justice, when it convicts, pass him by.

For in the midst of his counsels the ungodly will be searched out; And the sound of his words will come to the Lord To bring to conviction his lawless deeds:

Because there is an ear of jealousy that listens to all things, And the noise of murmurings is not hid.

Beware then of unprofitable murmuring, And refrain your tongue from backbiting; Because no secret utterance will go on its way void, And a mouth that belies destroys a soul.

He professes to have knowledge of God, And names himself servant of the Lord.

He became to us a reproof of our thoughts.

Let us see if his words be true, And let us try what shall befall in the ending of his life.

They that trust on him will understand truth, And the faithful will abide with him in love; Because grace and mercy are to his chosen.

When it is present, men imitate it; And they long after it when it is departed: And throughout all time it marcheth crowned in triumph, Victorious in the strife for the prizes that are undefiled.

Verily we went astray from the way of truth, And the light of righteousness shined not for us, And the sun rose not for us.

He will put on righteousness as a breastplate, And will array himself with judgement unfeigned as with a helmet;

Because your dominion was given you from the Lord, And your sovereignty from the Most High; Who will search out your works, And will make inquisition of your counsels:

Because being officers of his kingdom you⌃ did not judge aright, Neither kept you⌃ law, nor walked after the counsel of God.

To you therefore, O princes, are my words, That you⌃ may learn wisdom and fall not from the right way.

Wisdom is radiant and fades not away; And easily is she saw those who love her, And found of those who seek her.

But what wisdom is, and how she came into being, I will declare, And I will not hide mysteries from you; But I will trace her out from the beginning of creation, And bring the knowledge of her into clear light, And I will not pass by the truth;

Neither did I liken to her any priceless gem, Because all the gold of the earth in her presence is a little sand, And silver will be accounted as clay before her.

Beneficent, loving toward man, Stedfast, sure, free from care, All-powerful, all-surveying, And penetrating through all spirits That are quick of understanding, pure, most subtle:

For wisdom is more mobile than any motion; Yes, she pervadeth and penetrateth all things by reason of her pureness.

And she, being one, has power to do all things; And remaining in herself, reneweth all things: And from generation to generation passing into holy souls She makes men friends of God and prophets.

For she is fairer than the sun, And above all the constellations of the stars: Being compared with light, she is found to be before it;

But she reaches from one end of the world to the other with full strength, And ordereth all things graciously.

And it was thus that the ways of them which are on earth were corrected, And men were taught the things that are pleasing to you; And through wisdom were they saved.

For your incorruptible spirit is in all things.

For when men believe not that you are perfect in power, you show your strength, And in dealing with those who know it you put their boldness to confusion.

For through the sufferings whereat they were indignant, Being punished in these creatures which they supposed to be gods, They saw, and recognized as the true God him whom before they refused to know: Wherefore also the last end of condemnation came upon them.

For verily all men by nature were but vain who had no perception of God, And from the good things that are seen they gained not power to know him that is, Neither by giving heed to the works did they recognize the architect;

But you, our God, are gracious and true, Longsuffering, and in mercy ordering all things.

He will hide his words for a season, And the lips of many will tell forth his understanding.

Disobey not the fear of the Lord; And come not to him with a double heart.

Be not a hypocrite in the mouths of men; And take good heed to your lips.

The things that have been commanded you, think thereupon; For you have no need of the things that are secret.

Accept not the person of any against your soul; And reverence no man to your falling.

Refrain not speech, when it tendeth to safety; And hide not your wisdom for the sake of fair-seeming.

For by speech wisdom will be known; And instruction by the word of the tongue.

Speak not against the truth; And be abashed for your ignorance.

Strive for the truth to death, and the Lord God will fight for you.

Winnow not with every wind, And walk not in every path: Thus does the sinner that has a double tongue.

Be stedfast in your understanding; And let your word be one.

If you have understanding, answer your neighbor; And if not, let your hand be upon your mouth.

Glory and dishonor is in talk: And the tongue of a man is his fall.

Be not called a whisperer; And lie not in wait with your tongue: For upon the thief there is shame, And an evil condemnation upon him that has a double tongue.

Devise not a lie against your brother; Neither do the like to a friend.

Love not to make any manner of lie; For the custom thereof is not for good.

Let your converse be with men of understanding; And let all your discourse be in the law of the Most High.

A man full of tongue is dangerous in his city; And he that is headlong in his speech will be hated.

Blame not before you have examined: Understand first, and then rebuke.

Affect not to speak with him as an equal, And believe not his many words: For with much talk will he try you, And in a smiling manner will search you out.

He that keeps not to himself words spoken is unmerciful; And he will not spare to hurt and to bind.

She is far from pride; And liars will not remember her.

He has set fire and water before you: You will stretch forth your hand to whichever you will.

For great is the wisdom of the Lord: He is mighty in power, and sees all things;

I will show forth instruction by weight, And declare knowledge exactly.

Their ways are ever before him; They will not be hid from his eyes.

All their works are as the sun before him; And his eyes are continually upon their ways.

The Lord alone will be justified.

Never repeat what is told you, And you will fare never the worse.

Whether it be of friend or foe, tell it not; And unless it is a sin to you, reveal it not.

Hast you heard a word? let it die with you: Be of good courage, it will not burst you.

Reprove a friend; it may be he did it not: And if he did something, that he may do it no more.

Reprove your neighbor; it may be he said it not: And if he has said it, that he may not say it again.

Reprove a friend; for many times there is slander: And trust not every word.

Reprove your neighbor before you threaten him; And give place to the law of the Most High.

There is an exquisite subtlety, and the same is unjust; And there is one that perverteth favor to gain a judgement.

Bowing down his face, and making as if he were deaf of one ear: Where he is not known, he will be beforehand with you.

He that uses many words will be abhorred; And he that takes to himself authority therein will be hated.

A slip on a pavement is better than a slip with the tongue; So the fall of the wicked will come speedily.

A wise sentence from a fool’s mouth will be rejected; For he will not speak it in its season.

There is that for bashfulness promises to his friend; And he makes him his enemy for nothing.

A lie is a foul blot in a man: It will be continually in the mouth of the ignorant.

The disposition of a liar is dishonor; And his shame is with him continually.

He that is wise in words will advance himself; And one that is prudent will please great men.

Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, And as a muzzle on the mouth, turn away reproofs.

Better is a man that hides his folly Than a man that hides his wisdom.

The knowledge of a wise man will be made to abound as a flood; And his counsel as a fountain of life.

The lips of strangers will be grieved at these things; But the words of prudent men will be weighed in the balance.

If you have opened your mouth against a friend, fear not; For there may be a reconciling; Except it be for upbraiding, and arrogance, and disclosing of a secret, and a treacherous blow: For these things every friend will flee.

The sinner will be overtaken in his lips; And the reviler and the proud man will stumble therein.

There is a manner of speech that is clothed about with death: Let it not be found in the heritage of Jacob; For all these things will be far from the godly, And they will not wallow in sins.

—And the eyes of men are his terror, And he knows not that the eyes of the Lord are ten thousand times brighter than the sun, Beholding all the ways of men, And looking into secret places.

Then the Creator of all things gave me a commandment; And he that created me made my tabernacle to rest, And said, Let your tabernacle be in Jacob, And your inheritance in Israel.

The first man knew her not perfectly; And in like manner the last has not traced her out.

I will yet bring instruction to light as the morning, And will make these things to shine forth afar off.

I will yet pour out doctrine as prophecy, And leave it to generations of ages.

Praise no man before you hear him reason; For this is the trial of men.

Birds will resort to their like; And truth will return to those who practise her.

The discourse of a godly man is always wisdom: But the foolish man changes as the moon.

The talk of a man of many oaths will make the hair stand upright; And their strife makes one stop his ears.

He that reveals secrets destroys credit, And will not find a friend to his mind.

Love a friend, and keep faith with him: But if you reveal his secrets, You shall not pursue after him;

For a wound may be bound up, and after reviling there may be a reconcilement; But he that reveals secrets has lost hope.

When you are present, he will speak sweetly, And will admire your words; But afterward he will writhe his mouth, And set a trap for you in your words.

One that casts a stone on high casts it on his own head; And a deceitful stroke will open wounds.