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And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.</div><div class="p"> 6So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the wood of Ephraim; 7where the people of Israel were slain before the servants of David, and there was there a great slaughter that day of twenty thousand men. 8For the battle was there scattered over the face of all the country: and the wood devoured more people that day than the sword devoured.</div><div class="s2">Death of Absalom</div><div class="p"> 9And Absalom met the servants of David. And Absalom rode upon a mule, and the mule went under the thick boughs of a great oak, and his head caught hold of the oak, and he was taken up between the heaven and the earth; and the mule that was under him went away. 10And a certain man saw it, and told Joab, and said, Behold, I saw Absalom hanged in an oak. 11And Joab said unto the man that told him, And, behold, thou sawest him, and why didst thou not smite him there to the ground? and I would have given thee ten shekels of silver, and a girdle. 12And the man said unto Joab, Though I should receive a thousand shekels of silver in mine hand, yet would I not put forth mine hand against the king's son: for in our hearing the king charged thee and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Beware that none touch the young man Absalom. 13Otherwise I should have wrought falsehood against mine own life: for there is no matter hid from the king, and thou thyself wouldest have set thyself against me. 14Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak. 15And ten young men that bare Joab's armour compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him.</div><div class="p"> 16And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel: for Joab held back the people. 17And they took Absalom, and cast him into a great pit in the wood, and laid a very great heap of stones upon him: and all Israel fled every one to his tent. 18Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king's dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called unto this day, Absalom's place.</div><div class="p"> 19Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok, Let me now run, and bear the king tidings, how that the LORD hath avenged him of his enemies. 20And Joab said unto him, Thou shalt not bear tidings this day, but thou shalt bear tidings another day: but this day thou shalt bear no tidings, because the king's son is dead. 21Then said Joab to Cushi, Go tell the king what thou hast seen. And Cushi bowed himself unto Joab, and ran. 22Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok yet again to Joab, But howsoever, let me, I pray thee, also run after Cushi. And Joab said, Wherefore wilt thou run, my son, seeing that thou hast no tidings ready? 23But howsoever, said he, let me run. And he said unto him, Run. Then Ahimaaz ran by the way of the plain, and overran Cushi.</div><div class="p"> 24And David sat between the two gates: and the watchman went up to the roof over the gate unto the wall, and lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold a man running alone. 25And the watchman cried, and told the king. And the king said, If he be alone, there is tidings in his mouth. And he came apace, and drew near. 26And the watchman saw another man running: and the watchman called unto the porter, and said, Behold another man running alone. And the king said, He also bringeth tidings. 27And the watchman said, Me thinketh the running of the foremost is like the running of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok. And the king said, He is a good man, and cometh with good tidings.</div><div class="p"> 28And Ahimaaz called, and said unto the king, All is well. And he fell down to the earth upon his face before the king, and said, Blessed be the LORD thy God, which hath delivered up the men that lifted up their hand against my lord the king. 29And the king said, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Ahimaaz answered, When Joab sent the king's servant, and me thy servant, I saw a great tumult, but I knew not what it was. 30And the king said unto him, Turn aside, and stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still.</div><div class="p"> 31And, behold, Cushi came; and Cushi said, Tidings, my lord the king: for the LORD hath avenged thee this day of all them that rose up against thee. 32And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered, The enemies of my lord the king, and all that rise against thee to do thee hurt, be as that young man is. 33And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!</div>
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 <div class="q1">81My soul fainteth for thy salvation:</div><div class="q2"> But I hope in thy word.</div><div class="q1"> 82Mine eyes fail for thy word,</div><div class="q2">Saying, When wilt thou comfort me?</div><div class="q1"> 83For I am become like a bottle in the smoke;</div><div class="q2"> Yet do I not forget thy statutes.</div><div class="q1"> 84How many are the days of thy servant?</div><div class="q2">When wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?</div><div class="q1"> 85The proud have digged pits for me,</div><div class="q2">Which are not after thy law.</div><div class="q1"> 86All thy commandments are faithful:</div><div class="q2">They persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.</div><div class="q1"> 87They had almost consumed me upon earth;</div><div class="q2">But I forsook not thy precepts.</div><div class="q1"> 88Quicken me after thy lovingkindness;</div><div class="q2">So shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.</div><div class="b"></div><div class="qa">&#1500; Lamed</div><div class="q1"> 89For ever, O LORD, Thy word</div><div class="q2">Is settled in heaven.</div><div class="q1"> 90Thy faithfulness is unto all generations:</div><div class="q2">Thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.</div><div class="q1"> 91They continue this day according to thine ordinances:</div><div class="q2">For all are thy servants.</div><div class="q1"> 92Unless thy law had been my delights,</div><div class="q2">I should then have perished in mine affliction.</div><div class="q1"> 93I will never forget thy precepts:</div><div class="q2">For with them thou hast quickened me.</div><div class="q1"> 94I am thine, save me;</div><div class="q2">For I have sought thy precepts.</div><div class="q1"> 95The wicked have waited for me to destroy me:</div><div class="q2"> But I will consider thy testimonies.</div><div class="q1"> 96I have seen an end of all perfection:</div><div class="q2"> But thy commandment is exceeding broad.</div>
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 <div class="label">29</div><div class="q1"> 1He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck,</div><div class="q2">Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.</div><div class="q1"> 2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice:</div><div class="q2">But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.</div><div class="q1"> 3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father:</div><div class="q2">But he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.</div><div class="q1"> 4The king by judgment establisheth the land:</div><div class="q2">But he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.</div><div class="q1"> 5A man that flattereth his neighbour</div><div class="q2">Spreadeth a net for his feet.</div><div class="q1"> 6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare:</div><div class="q2">But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.</div><div class="q1"> 7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor:</div><div class="q2"> But the wicked regardeth not to know it.</div><div class="q1"> 8Scornful men bring a city into a snare:</div><div class="q2">But wise men turn away wrath.</div><div class="q1"> 9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man,</div><div class="q2">Whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.</div><div class="q1"> 10The bloodthirsty hate the upright:</div><div class="q2">But the just seek his soul.</div><div class="q1"> 11A fool uttereth all his mind:</div><div class="q2">But a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.</div><div class="q1"> 12If a ruler hearken to lies,</div><div class="q2">All his servants are wicked.</div><div class="q1"> 13The poor and the deceitful man meet together:</div><div class="q2">The LORD lighteneth both their eyes.</div><div class="q1"> 14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor,</div><div class="q2">His throne shall be established for ever.</div><div class="q1"> 15The rod and reproof give wisdom:</div><div class="q2">But a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.</div><div class="q1"> 16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth:</div><div class="q2">But the righteous shall see their fall.</div><div class="q1"> 17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest;</div><div class="q2">Yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.</div><div class="q1"> 18Where there is no vision, the people perish:</div><div class="q2">But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.</div><div class="q1"> 19A servant will not be corrected by words:</div><div class="q2">For though he understand he will not answer.</div><div class="q1"> 20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words?</div><div class="q2"> There is more hope of a fool than of him.</div><div class="q1"> 21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child</div><div class="q2">Shall have him become his son at the length.</div><div class="q1"> 22An angry man stirreth up strife,</div><div class="q2">And a furious man aboundeth in transgression.</div><div class="q1"> 23A man's pride shall bring him low:</div><div class="q2">But honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.</div><div class="q1"> 24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul:</div><div class="q2">He heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.</div><div class="q1"> 25The fear of man bringeth a snare:</div><div class="q2">But whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.</div><div class="q1"> 26Many seek the ruler's favour;</div><div class="q2">But every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.</div><div class="q1"> 27An unjust man is an abomination to the just:</div><div class="q2">And he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.</div><div class="b"></div>
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 <div class="label">6</div><div class="p"> 1Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3And this will we do, if God permit. 4For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, 5and have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 6if they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. 7For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God: 8but that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.</div><div class="p"> 9But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. 10For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. 11And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: 12that ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.</div><div class="p"> 13For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, 14saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee. 15And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise. 16For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife. 17Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: 18that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: 19which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; 20whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.</div>
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 <div class="label">7</div><div class="s2">Melchisedec</div><div class="p"> 1For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; 2to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace; 3without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.</div><div class="p"> 4Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils. 5And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham: 6but he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. 7And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better. 8And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth. 9And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham. 10For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.</div><div class="p"> 11If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron? 12For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law. 13For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar. 14For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood. 15And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest, 16who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life. 17For he testifieth,</div><div class="q1">Thou art a priest for ever</div><div class="q1">After the order of Melchisedec.</div><div class="m"> 18For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof. 19For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God. 20And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest: 21(for those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him,</div><div class="q1">The Lord sware and will not repent,</div><div class="q1">Thou art a priest for ever</div><div class="q1">After the order of Melchisedec:)</div><div class="m"> 22By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament. 23And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death: 24but this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. 25Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.</div><div class="p"> 26For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens; 27who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself. 28For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.</div>
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 <div class="p">24Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. </div>
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