David said, I know, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness..

The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect towards him.

When the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, the priests stood in their apparel, with trumpets, to praise the Lord.

girded by his side.

With one hand they builded the wall of Jerusalem, and with the other hand held the spears, shields, bows, and armour; and every one had his sword girded by his side.

The king said unto Esther the queen, and to Mordecai the Jew, Behold, I have given Esther the house of Haman, and him they have hanged upon the gallows, because he laid his hand upon the Jews.