Spiritual Songs

The pure words of God and not of the flesh of man

Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.  Psalms 119:54

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.  Colossians 3:16

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Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.  Matthew 7:21

If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.  John 7:17

They also that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured shall learn doctrine.  Isaiah 29:24

Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?  Proverbs 20:6

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And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.  Luke 24:44

And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.  Luke 24:27

Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;  Ephesians 5:19

He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.  Proverbs 4:4

Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.  Matthew 12:33

A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.  Matthew 12:35

But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.  Matthew 12:36

For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.  Matthew 12:37

Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.  1 Peter 1:23

Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.  Luke 8:11

All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them:  Matthew 13:34

And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.  Mark 4:33

But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.  Mark 4:34

Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.  Psalms 119:54

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.  Ephesians 6:12  Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;  Ephesians 6:18  And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,  Ephesians 6:19  For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.  Ephesians 6:20

And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.  1 Samuel 16:23  And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?  Acts 19:15  And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.  Acts 19:16  And he caused his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom: also he observed times, and used enchantments, and used witchcraft, and dealt with a familiar spirit, and with wizards: he wrought much evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.  2 Chronicles 33:6

For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.  Romans 7:14

It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.  John 6:63

All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils;  Job 27:3  My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit.  Job 27:4

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.  1 John 4:1

Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.  1 Corinthians 2:13

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.  2 Timothy 2:15

And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;  2 Timothy 2:17

But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.  1 Corinthians 2:14

And the burden of the LORD shall ye mention no more: for every man’s word shall be his burden; for ye have perverted the words of the living God, of the LORD of hosts our God.  Jeremiah 23:36

The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.  Psalms 19:7 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.  Psalms 19:8

Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.  Hebrews 10:22

And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.  Revelation 22:1

That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,  Ephesians 5:26

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;  Titus 3:5

Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.  Psalms 119:140

Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.  Proverbs 30:5  Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.  Proverbs 30:6

Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.  Psalms 119:54

He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.  Mark 7:6  Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.  Mark 7:7  For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.  Mark 7:8  And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.  Mark 7:9

Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.  1 Corinthians 2:13

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.  Colossians 3:16

And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.  Zechariah 12:10

Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.  Proverbs 1:23

For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring:  Isaiah 44:3

And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:  Acts 2:18

If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.  John 7:17

He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.  John 7:18

And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:  1 Corinthians 2:4

That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.  1 Corinthians 2:5

Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.  1 Corinthians 2:13

Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.  Acts 14:3

But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.  1 Thessalonians 2:2

And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.  Philippians 1:14

And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.  Acts 20:32

But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.  Genesis 6:8

Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.  Jeremiah 15:16  I sat not in the assembly of the mockers, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of thy hand: for thou hast filled me with indignation.  Jeremiah 15:17

Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.  Acts 14:3

Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die:  Genesis 19:19

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.  John 1:14

Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.  John 17:17

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.  Colossians 3:16

He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.  Proverbs 4:4

Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.  Psalms 45:2

My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.  Psalms 89:34

So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.  Proverbs 3:22

My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:  Proverbs 6:20  Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.  Proverbs 6:21

He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.  Proverbs 22:11

My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.  Psalms 89:34

And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.  Zechariah 12:10

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.  Luke 2:40

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.  John 1:14

And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.  John 1:16

For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.  John 1:17

And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.  Acts 4:33

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.  Hebrews 4:12

Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.  Psalms 119:40

Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.  Psalms 119:88

I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.  Psalms 119:107

Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.  Psalms 119:149

Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.  Psalms 119:154

Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments.  Psalms 119:156

Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness.  Psalms 119:159

Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name’s sake: for thy righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble.  Psalms 143:11

Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.  Acts 11:23  For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.  Acts 11:24

Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.  Acts 13:43

Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;  John 8:31  And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.  John 8:32

Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.  Acts 14:3

But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.  Acts 15:11

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.  Acts 20:24

And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.  Acts 20:32

By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:  Romans 1:5

Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.  James 1:18

Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.  James 1:21

Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,  Romans 4:16

By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.  Romans 5:2

Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;  1 Corinthians 15:1

For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.  Romans 6:14

We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.  2 Corinthians 6:1

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:  Ephesians 2:8

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.  Romans 10:17

If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:  Ephesians 3:2

Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;  Colossians 1:25

For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.  1 Corinthians 9:17

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.  Ephesians 4:29

Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.  1 Peter 1:23

Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:  Colossians 1:6

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.  Colossians 3:16

For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.  Jude 1:4

For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.  2 Corinthians 2:17

Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.  Psalms 56:5

For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:  Revelation 22:18  And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.  Revelation 22:19  He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.  Revelation 22:20  The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.  Revelation 22:21

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.  Philippians 4:8  Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.  Philippians 4:9

More Statutes of the LORD to shew the thoughts of his heart are to be sung and not the thoughts of man.  Know the will of God:

If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.  John 7:17

They also that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured shall learn doctrine.  Isaiah 29:24

God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.  John 4:24

Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.  John 17:17

It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.  John 6:63

And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:  1 Corinthians 2:4

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.  1 John 4:1

Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.  1 Corinthians 2:13

Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.  Psalms 119:54

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.  Colossians 3:16

He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.  Proverbs 4:4

Now therefore write ye this song for you, and teach it the children of Israel: put it in their mouths, that this song may be a witness for me against the children of Israel.  Deuteronomy 31:19

And it shall come to pass, when many evils and troubles are befallen them, that this song shall testify against them as a witness; for it shall not be forgotten out of the mouths of their seed: for I know their imagination which they go about, even now, before I have brought them into the land which I sware.  Deuteronomy 31:21

Moses therefore wrote this song the same day, and taught it the children of Israel.  Deuteronomy 31:22

Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:  Deuteronomy 6:4

And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.  Deuteronomy 6:5

And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:  Deuteronomy 6:6

And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.  Deuteronomy 6:7

And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.  Deuteronomy 6:8

And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.  Deuteronomy 6:9

Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.  1 Chronicles 16:9

Moreover Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded the Levites to sing praise unto the LORD with the words of David, and of Asaph the seer. And they sang praises with gladness, and they bowed their heads and worshipped.  2 Chronicles 29:30

Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.  Psalms 33:3

Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning.  1 John 2:7

Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.  1 John 2:8

For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.  Psalms 33:4

By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.  Psalms 33:6

And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.  Genesis 2:7

The spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.  Job 33:4

Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;  Acts 17:25

Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.  Psalms 51:14

The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.  Psalms 19:9

I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God: unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.  Psalms 71:22

Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.  John 17:17

My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.  Psalms 71:23

My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.  Psalms 89:34

My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt.  Psalms 71:24

The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.  Psalms 19:9

The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.  Psalms 19:7

It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.  John 6:63

Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.  Psalms 98:5

With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the LORD, the King.  Psalms 98:6

I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.  Psalms 101:1

Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.  Psalms 105:2

O GOD, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.  Psalms 108:1

I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.  Psalms 108:3

For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds.  Psalms 108:4

I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.  Psalms 138:1

He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.  Proverbs 4:4

They also that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured shall learn doctrine.  Isaiah 29:24

It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.  John 6:63

What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.  1 Corinthians 14:15

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.  Hebrews 4:12

He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach unto him.  Job 40:19

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:  Ephesians 6:17

And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.  1 Samuel 16:23

And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.  Revelation 15:3

Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.  Revelation 15:4

Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.  Psalms 119:54

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.  Colossians 3:16

He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.  Proverbs 4:4

Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.  Proverbs 4:5

Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.  Proverbs 4:6

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.  Proverbs 4:7

God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.  John 4:24

It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.  John 6:63