Verse 11

Because God has loosened my cord and afflicted me, they throw off all restraint in my presence.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ruth 1:21 : 21 I went away full, but the LORD has brought me back empty. Why call me Naomi? The LORD has afflicted me; the Almighty has brought misfortune upon me.
  • 2 Sam 16:5-8 : 5 When King David reached Bahurim, a man from the family of Saul’s household came out, cursing as he approached. His name was Shimei, son of Gera. 6 He threw stones at David and all the servants of King David, even though all the people and the mighty warriors surrounded him on his right and left. 7 As he cursed, Shimei shouted, "Get out! Get out, you man of bloodshed, you worthless man! 8 The Lord has repaid you for all the bloodshed in the house of Saul, in whose place you have reigned. The Lord has given the kingdom into the hand of your son Absalom. You are now caught in your own evil, for you are a man of bloodshed."
  • Job 12:18 : 18 "He loosens the bonds of kings and binds their waists with a belt."
  • Job 12:21 : 21 He pours out contempt on nobles and loosens the belts of the strong.
  • Ps 32:9 : 9 Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled with bit and bridle or they will not come near you.
  • Ps 35:21 : 21 They open their mouths wide against me and say, 'Aha, aha! Our eyes have seen it!'
  • Matt 26:67-68 : 67 Then they spat in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him, 68 mocking and saying, "Prophesy to us, Christ! Who hit you?"
  • Matt 27:39-44 : 39 Those who passed by were hurling insults at Him, shaking their heads and saying, 40 'You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!' 41 In the same way, the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked Him, saying, 42 'He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel; let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him. 43 'He trusts in God; let God deliver Him now, if He wants Him. For He said, "I am the Son of God."' 44 The robbers who were crucified with Him also heaped insults on Him in the same way.
  • Jas 1:26 : 26 If anyone thinks he is religious but does not bridle his tongue, and deceives his heart, his religion is worthless.