Verse 8

The righteous are rescued from trouble, and the wicked take their place.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 21:18 : 18 The wicked serve as a ransom for the righteous, and the treacherous for the upright.
  • Isa 43:3-4 : 3 For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I give Egypt as your ransom, Cush and Seba in exchange for you. 4 Since you are precious and honored in My sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life.
  • Dan 6:23-24 : 23 My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent before Him. Also, I have committed no offense against you, O king.' 24 At the king’s command, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought and thrown into the lions' den, along with their wives and children. Before they reached the floor of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones.
  • Esth 7:9-9 : 9 Then Harbona, one of the eunuchs attending the king, said, "Look! The gallows that Haman made for Mordecai, who spoke up for the king’s benefit, is standing at Haman’s house, fifty cubits tall." The king said, "Hang him on it!" 10 So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king’s wrath subsided.