"PLEASING THE LORD" in the KJV Bible

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Additions to Esther 14:11chapter context similar meaning "O Lord, give not thy sceptre unto them that be nothing, and let them not laugh at our fall; but turn their device upon themselves, and make him an example, that hath begun this against us." Additions to Esther 14:11 KJVcopy save

O Lord, give not thy sceptre unto them that be nothing, and let them not laugh at our fall; but turn their device upon themselves, and make him an example, that hath begun this against us.

Judith 7:19chapter context similar meaning "Then the children of Israel cried unto the Lord their God, because their heart failed, for all their enemies had compassed them round about, and there was no way to escape out from among them." Judith 7:19 KJVcopy save

Then the children of Israel cried unto the Lord their God, because their heart failed, for all their enemies had compassed them round about, and there was no way to escape out from among them.

1 Esdras 2:2chapter context similar meaning "The Lord raised up the spirit of Cyrus the king of the Persians, and he made proclamation through all his kingdom, and also by writing," 1 Esdras 2:2 KJVcopy save

The Lord raised up the spirit of Cyrus the king of the Persians, and he made proclamation through all his kingdom, and also by writing,

Judith 11:10chapter context similar meaning "Therefore, O lord and governor, respect not his word; but lay it up in thine heart, for it is true: for our nation shall not be punished, neither can sword prevail against them, except they sin against their God." Judith 11:10 KJVcopy save

Therefore, O lord and governor, respect not his word; but lay it up in thine heart, for it is true: for our nation shall not be punished, neither can sword prevail against them, except they sin against their God.

Judith 14:13chapter context similar meaning "So they came to Holofernes' tent, and said to him that had the charge of all his things, Waken now our lord: for the slaves have been bold to come down against us to battle, that they may be utterly destroyed." Judith 14:13 KJVcopy save

So they came to Holofernes' tent, and said to him that had the charge of all his things, Waken now our lord: for the slaves have been bold to come down against us to battle, that they may be utterly destroyed.

Ecclesiasticus 2:11chapter context similar meaning "For the Lord is full of compassion and mercy, longsuffering, and very pitiful, and forgiveth sins, and saveth in time of affliction." Ecclesiasticus 2:11 KJVcopy save

For the Lord is full of compassion and mercy, longsuffering, and very pitiful, and forgiveth sins, and saveth in time of affliction.

Wisdom of Solomon 6:7chapter context similar meaning "For he which is Lord over all shall fear no man's person, neither shall he stand in awe of any man's greatness: for he hath made the small and great, and careth for all alike." Wisdom of Solomon 6:7 KJVcopy save

For he which is Lord over all shall fear no man's person, neither shall he stand in awe of any man's greatness: for he hath made the small and great, and careth for all alike.

1 Maccabees 4:24chapter context similar meaning "After this they went home, and sung a song of thanksgiving, and praised the Lord in heaven: because it is good, because his mercy endureth forever." 1 Maccabees 4:24 KJVcopy save

After this they went home, and sung a song of thanksgiving, and praised the Lord in heaven: because it is good, because his mercy endureth forever.

Wisdom of Solomon 16:26chapter context similar meaning "That thy children, O Lord, whom thou lovest, might know, that it is not the growing of fruits that nourisheth man: but that it is thy word, which preserveth them that put their trust in thee." Wisdom of Solomon 16:26 KJVcopy save

That thy children, O Lord, whom thou lovest, might know, that it is not the growing of fruits that nourisheth man: but that it is thy word, which preserveth them that put their trust in thee.

2 Maccabees 2:22chapter context similar meaning "And recovered again the temple renowned all the world over, and freed the city, and upheld the laws which were going down, the Lord being gracious unto them with all favour:" 2 Maccabees 2:22 KJVcopy save

And recovered again the temple renowned all the world over, and freed the city, and upheld the laws which were going down, the Lord being gracious unto them with all favour:

Wisdom of Solomon 12:2chapter context similar meaning "Therefore chastenest thou them by little and little that offend, and warnest them by putting them in remembrance wherein they have offended, that leaving their wickedness they may believe on thee, O Lord." Wisdom of Solomon 12:2 KJVcopy save

Therefore chastenest thou them by little and little that offend, and warnest them by putting them in remembrance wherein they have offended, that leaving their wickedness they may believe on thee, O Lord.

Judith 16:16chapter context similar meaning "For all sacrifice is too little for a sweet savour unto thee, and all the fat is not sufficient for thy burnt offering: but he that feareth the Lord is great at all times." Judith 16:16 KJVcopy save

For all sacrifice is too little for a sweet savour unto thee, and all the fat is not sufficient for thy burnt offering: but he that feareth the Lord is great at all times.

Wisdom of Solomon 10:20chapter context similar meaning "Therefore the righteous spoiled the ungodly, and praised thy holy name, O Lord, and magnified with one accord thine hand, that fought for them." Wisdom of Solomon 10:20 KJVcopy save

Therefore the righteous spoiled the ungodly, and praised thy holy name, O Lord, and magnified with one accord thine hand, that fought for them.

Tobit 4:5chapter context similar meaning "My son, be mindful of the Lord our God all thy days, and let not thy will be set to sin, or to transgress his commandments: do uprightly all thy life long, and follow not the ways of unrighteousness." Tobit 4:5 KJVcopy save

My son, be mindful of the Lord our God all thy days, and let not thy will be set to sin, or to transgress his commandments: do uprightly all thy life long, and follow not the ways of unrighteousness.

Ecclesiasticus 47:5chapter context similar meaning "For he called upon the most high Lord; and he gave him strength in his right hand to slay that mighty warrior, and set up the horn of his people." Ecclesiasticus 47:5 KJVcopy save

For he called upon the most high Lord; and he gave him strength in his right hand to slay that mighty warrior, and set up the horn of his people.

2 Maccabees 13:13chapter context similar meaning "And Judas, being apart with the elders, determined, before the king's host should enter into Judea, and get the city, to go forth and try the matter in fight by the help of the Lord." 2 Maccabees 13:13 KJVcopy save

And Judas, being apart with the elders, determined, before the king's host should enter into Judea, and get the city, to go forth and try the matter in fight by the help of the Lord.

1 Esdras 7:4chapter context similar meaning "And they finished these things by the commandment of the Lord God of Israel, and with the consent of Cyrus, Darius, and Artexerxes, kings of Persia." 1 Esdras 7:4 KJVcopy save

And they finished these things by the commandment of the Lord God of Israel, and with the consent of Cyrus, Darius, and Artexerxes, kings of Persia.

1 Esdras 8:55chapter context similar meaning "And I weighed them the gold, and the silver, and the holy vessels of the house of our Lord, which the king, and his council, and the princes, and all Israel, had given." 1 Esdras 8:55 KJVcopy save

And I weighed them the gold, and the silver, and the holy vessels of the house of our Lord, which the king, and his council, and the princes, and all Israel, had given.

Ecclesiasticus 42:18chapter context similar meaning "He seeketh out the deep, and the heart, and considereth their crafty devices: for the Lord knoweth all that may be known, and he beholdeth the signs of the world." Ecclesiasticus 42:18 KJVcopy save

He seeketh out the deep, and the heart, and considereth their crafty devices: for the Lord knoweth all that may be known, and he beholdeth the signs of the world.

2 Maccabees 12:36chapter context similar meaning "Now when they that were with Gorgias had fought long, and were weary, Judas called upon the Lord, that he would shew himself to be their helper and leader of the battle." 2 Maccabees 12:36 KJVcopy save

Now when they that were with Gorgias had fought long, and were weary, Judas called upon the Lord, that he would shew himself to be their helper and leader of the battle.

1 Esdras 1:57chapter context similar meaning "Who became servants to him and his children, till the Persians reigned, to fulfil the word of the Lord spoken by the mouth of Jeremy:" 1 Esdras 1:57 KJVcopy save

Who became servants to him and his children, till the Persians reigned, to fulfil the word of the Lord spoken by the mouth of Jeremy:

Ecclesiasticus 51:12chapter context similar meaning "For thou savedst me from destruction, and deliveredst me from the evil time: therefore will I give thanks, and praise thee, and bless they name, O Lord." Ecclesiasticus 51:12 KJVcopy save

For thou savedst me from destruction, and deliveredst me from the evil time: therefore will I give thanks, and praise thee, and bless they name, O Lord.

Ecclesiasticus 51:8chapter context similar meaning "Then thought I upon thy mercy, O Lord, and upon thy acts of old, how thou deliverest such as wait for thee, and savest them out of the hands of the enemies." Ecclesiasticus 51:8 KJVcopy save

Then thought I upon thy mercy, O Lord, and upon thy acts of old, how thou deliverest such as wait for thee, and savest them out of the hands of the enemies.

Ecclesiasticus 49:12chapter context similar meaning "So was Jesus the son of Josedec: who in their time builded the house, and set up an holy temple to the Lord, which was prepared for everlasting glory." Ecclesiasticus 49:12 KJVcopy save

So was Jesus the son of Josedec: who in their time builded the house, and set up an holy temple to the Lord, which was prepared for everlasting glory.

2 Esdras 5:56chapter context similar meaning "Then said I, Lord, I beseech thee, if I have found favour in thy sight, shew thy servant by whom thou visitest thy creature." 2 Esdras 5:56 KJVcopy save

Then said I, Lord, I beseech thee, if I have found favour in thy sight, shew thy servant by whom thou visitest thy creature.

2 Esdras 2:14chapter context similar meaning "Take heaven and earth to witness; for I have broken the evil in pieces, and created the good: for I live, saith the Lord." 2 Esdras 2:14 KJVcopy save

Take heaven and earth to witness; for I have broken the evil in pieces, and created the good: for I live, saith the Lord.

2 Esdras 1:32chapter context similar meaning "I sent unto you my servants the prophets, whom ye have taken and slain, and torn their bodies in pieces, whose blood I will require of your hands, saith the Lord." 2 Esdras 1:32 KJVcopy save

I sent unto you my servants the prophets, whom ye have taken and slain, and torn their bodies in pieces, whose blood I will require of your hands, saith the Lord.

2 Esdras 1:28chapter context similar meaning "Thus saith the Almighty Lord, Have I not prayed you as a father his sons, as a mother her daughters, and a nurse her young babes," 2 Esdras 1:28 KJVcopy save

Thus saith the Almighty Lord, Have I not prayed you as a father his sons, as a mother her daughters, and a nurse her young babes,

Ecclesiasticus 10:13chapter context similar meaning "For pride is the beginning of sin, and he that hath it shall pour out abomination: and therefore the Lord brought upon them strange calamities, and overthrew them utterly." Ecclesiasticus 10:13 KJVcopy save

For pride is the beginning of sin, and he that hath it shall pour out abomination: and therefore the Lord brought upon them strange calamities, and overthrew them utterly.

1 Esdras 8:73chapter context similar meaning "Then rising up from the fast with my clothes and the holy garment rent, and bowing my knees, and stretching forth my hands unto the Lord," 1 Esdras 8:73 KJVcopy save

Then rising up from the fast with my clothes and the holy garment rent, and bowing my knees, and stretching forth my hands unto the Lord,