"And said, I beseech thee, O Lord God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandments:"

"Did not Solomon king of Israel sin by these things? yet among many nations was there no king like him, who was beloved of his God, and God made him king over all Israel: nevertheless even him did outlandish women cause to sin."

"And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti."

"All my inward friends abhorred me: and they whom I loved are turned against me."

"O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah."

"But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee."

"The Lord trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth."

"For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright."

"I will love thee, O Lord, my strength."

"Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth."

"O love the Lord, all ye his saints: for the Lord preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer."

"He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord."

"What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?"

"For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off."

"My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off."

"Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The Lord be magnified."

"Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows."

"He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah."

"Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah."

"Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue."