Do you not know that all the runners in a stadium compete, but only one receives the prize? So run to win.

So I do not run uncertainly or box like one who hits only air.

But we must ¹  run aground on some island.”

a heart that devises wicked plans, ¹  feet that are swift to run ²  to evil,

They rush into ¹  the city; they scale ²  its walls. They climb up into the houses; they go in through the windows like a thief.

But he said, ¹  “Whatever happens, I want to go!” So Joab ²  said to him, “Then go!” So Ahimaaz ran by the way of the Jordan plain, and he passed the Cushite.

The watchman said, “It appears to me that the first runner is Ahimaaz ¹  son of Zadok.” The king said, “He is a good man, and he comes with good news.”

for they ¹  are eager ²  to inflict harm, ³  and they hasten ⁴  to shed blood. ⁵ 

They look like horses; ¹  they charge ahead like war horses.

When Athaliah heard the royal guard ¹  shouting and praising the king, she joined the crowd ²  at the Lord’s temple.

I run along the path of your commands, for you enable me to do so. ¹ 

The name of the Lord ¹  is like ²  a strong tower; ³  the righteous person runs ⁴  to it and is set safely on high. ⁵ 

Then the watchman saw another man running. The watchman called out to the gatekeeper, “There is another man running by himself.” The king said, “This one also is bringing good news.”

When you walk, your steps ¹  will not be hampered, ²  and when you run, ³  you will not stumble.

He said to his servant, “Run, find the arrows that I am about to shoot.” As the servant ran, Jonathan ¹  shot the arrow beyond him.

Some time later Absalom managed to acquire ¹  a chariot and horses, as well as fifty men to serve as his royal guard. ² 

You were running well; who prevented you from obeying ¹  the truth?

defiantly charging against him ¹  with a thick, strong shield! ² 

But those who wait for the Lord’s help ¹  find renewed strength; they rise up as if they had eagles’ wings, ²  they run without growing weary, they walk without getting tired.

The two were running together, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter ¹  and reached the tomb first. ²