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And they waxed wroth against the High Priestess and said, Didst thou not sware, even unto seven times, that thou wouldst not call a snap election?
From The New Yorker • Jun. 9, 2017
"It is an old proverb and a true, I sware by the roode, It is an il wind that blows no man to good."
From Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources by Hulme, F. Edward (Frederick Edward)
And Saul sware to her by the Lord, saying, As the Lord liveth, there shall no punishment happen to thee for this thing.
From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 7 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions by Ingersoll, Robert Green
O hae ye gotten anither fair love, For a' the oaths ye sware?
From English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) by Various
David sware to Saul, and the two parted in peace.
From The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel by Blaikie, William Garden
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