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Daniel 6:10-11
Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.Then these men went as a group and found Daniel praying and asking God for help. (niv)
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Neemias 1:2-4
Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant that had survived the exile, and also about Jerusalem.They said to me,“ Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.”When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. (niv)
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Salmos 84:10
Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. (niv)
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Zacarias 11:17
“ Woe to the worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock! May the sword strike his arm and his right eye! May his arm be completely withered, his right eye totally blinded!” (niv)
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Neemias 2:2-3
so the king asked me,“ Why does your face look so sad when you are not ill? This can be nothing but sadness of heart.” I was very much afraid,but I said to the king,“ May the king live forever! Why should my face not look sad when the city where my ancestors are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” (niv)
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Salmos 122:5-9
There stand the thrones for judgment, the thrones of the house of David.Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:“ May those who love you be secure.May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.”For the sake of my family and friends, I will say,“ Peace be within you.”For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your prosperity. (niv)
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Salmos 102:13-14
You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favor to her; the appointed time has come.For her stones are dear to your servants; her very dust moves them to pity. (niv)
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Jeremias 51:50
You who have escaped the sword, leave and do not linger! Remember the Lord in a distant land, and call to mind Jerusalem.” (niv)
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Isaías 62:1
For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet, till her vindication shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch. (niv)
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Isaías 62:6-7
I have posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the Lord, give yourselves no rest,and give him no rest till he establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth. (niv)
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Salmos 84:1-2
How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty!My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. (niv)