Old Testament Quotes

173 Old Testament quotes by 98 unique authors

He shall return no more to his house, neither shall his place know him any more. -Job vii. 10; cf. xvi. 22 — Bible
Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. -Job xvi. 1 — Bible
The morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy. - Job xxxviii. 7 — Bible
When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me. -Job xxix. 11 — Bible
Lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. -Psalm iv. 6 — Bible
The land of darkness and the shadow of death. - Job x. 21 — Bible
Great men are not always wise. -Job xxxii. 9 — Bible
Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue. -Job xx. 12 — Bible
Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am. -Psalm… — Bible
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handiwork. -Psalm xix. 1 — Bible
Speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee. -Job xii. 8 — Bible
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. -Psalm xlvi. 1 — Bible
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honor. -Proverbs iii. 16 — Bible
Mercy and truth are met together: righteousness and peace have kissed each other. -Psalm lxxxv. 10 — Bible
As a jewel of gold in a swines snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. -Proverbs xi. 22 — Bible
The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart. -Psalm lv. 21 — Bible
I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. -Psalm xci. 2 — Bible
Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant. -Proverbs ix. 17 — Bible
He putteth down one and setteth up another. -Psalm lxxv. 7 — Bible
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; and with all thy getting get understanding. -Proverbs iv. 7 — Bible
A day 30 in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a door-keeper in the house of my God than to… — Bible
Homosexuality may be proscribed in the Old Testament, but it's not in the New, because I believe that Jesus was more tolerant. 'I'm bringing the… — Unknown Author
But that wasn't fancy enough for Lord Byron, oh dear me no, he had to invent a lot of figures of speech and then interpolate… — Ogden Nash

Who Wrote These Old Testament Quotes

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