Why should I fear in times of trouble, when the iniquity of those who cheat me surrounds me,
Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.
and he said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And behold, God has granted you all those who sail with you.’
and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God.
making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
Therefore he who is prudent will keep silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.
But they do not consider that I remember all their evil. Now their deeds surround them; they are before my face.
fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Behold, all who are incensed against you shall be put to shame and confounded; those who strive against you shall be as nothing and shall perish.
If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.
The iniquities of the wicked ensnare him, and he is held fast in the cords of his sin.
They stir up strife, they lurk; they watch my steps, as they have waited for my life. For their crime will they escape? In wrath cast down the peoples, O God!
To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
For my iniquities have gone over my head; like a heavy burden, they are too heavy for me.
Of David. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
For dogs encompass me; a company of evildoers encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet—
Now therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth away from the presence of the Lord, for the king of Israel has come out to seek a single flea like one who hunts a partridge in the mountains.”
Dan shall be a serpent in the way, a viper by the path, that bites the horse's heels so that his rider falls backward.
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