And when they lifted up their eyes afar off, and knew him not, they lifted up their voice, and wept; and they rent every one his mantle, and sprinkled dust upon their heads toward heaven.
Far better a neighbour that is near than a brother far off.
He that is far off shall die of the pestilence; and he that is near shall fall by the sword; and he that remaineth and is besieged shall die by the famine: thus will I accomplish my fury upon them.
For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: / Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off.
Then on the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
And now will I shew thee the truth. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far richer than they all: and by his strength through his riches he shall stir up all against the realm of Grecia.
In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee.
Every man may see it; man may behold it afar off.
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
If you and your children fare well, and your affairs be to your contentment, I give very great thanks to God, having my hope in heaven.