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The Bible11 quotes
Both read the Bible day and night,
But thou read'st black where I read white. — William Blake · 1818The Bible is literature, not dogma. — George Santayana · 1910It ain't necessarily so-
The things that you're liable
To read in the Bible-
It ain't necessarily so. — Ira Gershwin · 1935Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. — Psalm 119:105 · 450 BCAll scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. — 2nd Timothy 3:16 · 67It is full of interest. It has noble poetry in it; and some clever fables; and some blood-drenched history...and a wealth of obscenity; and upwards of a thousand lies. — Mark Twain · 1910All 11 quotes →God's word3 quotes
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. — Psalm 119:105 · 450 BCHeaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. — Jesus · 60Guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. — Proverbs 7:2 · 686 BCDivine revelation1 quote
The Lord has more truth yet to break forth out of his holy word. — John Robinson · 1620English language1 quote
The English Bible,— a book which, if everything else in our language should perish, would alone suffice to show the whole extent of its beauty and power. — Thomas Babington Macaulay · 1828Interpretation and analysis1 quote
Both read the Bible day and night,
But thou read'st black where I read white. — William Blake · 1818Veracity of the Bible1 quote
It ain't necessarily so-
The things that you're liable
To read in the Bible-
It ain't necessarily so. — Ira Gershwin · 1935