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“The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out.” - ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭17‬:‭14‬ ‭ESV‬‬

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“And I have prepared a place there for the Ark, which contains the covenant that the Lord made with our ancestors when he brought them out of Egypt.” - ‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭8‬:‭21‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“And now the Lord has fulfilled the promise he made, for I have become king in my father’s place, and now I sit on the throne of Israel, just as the Lord promised. I have built this Temple to honor the name of the Lord, the God of Israel.” - ‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭8‬:‭20‬ ‭NLT

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“A worker’s appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on.” - ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16‬:‭26‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Then David said to Gad, “I am in great distress. Let us fall into the hand of the Lord, for his mercy is great; but let me not fall into the hand of man.” - ‭‭2 Samuel‬ ‭24‬:‭14‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“I am for peace, but when I speak, they are for war!” - ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭120‬:‭7‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Woe to me, that I sojourn in Meshech, that I dwell among the tents of Kedar! Too long have I had my dwelling among those who hate peace.” - ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭120‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. Deliver me, O Lord, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue.” - ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭120‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife." - ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭17‬:‭1‬ ‭ESV‬‬ “A simple, humble life with peace and quiet is far better than an opulent lifestyle with nothing but quarrels and strife at home.” - ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭17‬:‭1‬ ‭TPT‬‬

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“Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.” - Psalm‬ ‭119‬:‭37‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors.” -‭‭Psalm‬ ‭119‬:‭24‬ ‭ESV‬‬

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“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” -‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16‬:‭9‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. When they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul,” David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead and said to them, “May you be blessed by the Lord, because you showed this loyalty to Saul your Lord and buried him. Now may the Lord show steadfast love and faithfulness to you. And I will...

“So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” - ‭‭John‬ ‭12‬:‭13‬ ‭ESV‬‬ 

“So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” - ‭‭John‬ ‭12‬:‭13‬ ‭ESV‬‬ 

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“To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!” - Proverbs‬ ‭15‬:‭23‬ ‭ESV‬‬ “Everyone enjoys giving great advice. But how delightful it is to say the right thing at the right time!” - ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭15‬:‭23‬ ‭TPT‬‬

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“Then Samuel asked, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied. “But he’s out in the fields watching the sheep and goats.” “Send for him at once,” Samuel said. “We will not sit down to eat until he arrives.” So Jesse sent for him. He was dark and handsome, with beautiful eyes. And the Lord said, “This is the one; anoint him.” So as David stood there among his b...

“So Samuel did as the Lord instructed. When he arrived at Bethlehem, the elders of the town came trembling to meet him. “What’s wrong?” they asked. “Do you come in peace?” “Yes,” Samuel replied. “I have come to sacrifice to the Lord. Purify yourselves and come with me to the sacrifice.” Then Samuel performed the purification rite for Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice, too. When...

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