Psalms 119:157

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Though many are my persecutors and my adversaries, I have not turned from Your testimonies.

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  • Ps 119:51 : 51 The arrogant mock me incessantly, but I do not turn away from Your law.
  • Ps 119:110 : 110 The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from Your precepts.
  • Isa 42:4 : 4 He will not grow faint or be crushed until he has established justice on the earth, and the coastlands wait for his law.
  • Matt 24:9 : 9 'Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of my name.'
  • Matt 26:47 : 47 While He was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people.
  • Acts 4:27 : 27 'Indeed, in this city, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed.'
  • Acts 20:23-24 : 23 'Except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city that chains and afflictions await me.' 24 'But I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus—to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.'
  • 1 Cor 15:58 : 58 Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
  • Job 17:9 : 9 Yet the righteous hold to their way, and those with clean hands grow stronger.
  • Job 23:11 : 11 My feet have closely followed his steps; I have kept to his way and not turned aside.
  • Ps 3:1-2 : 1 A psalm of David, composed when he fled from his son Absalom. 2 LORD, how many are my enemies! Many are rising up against me.
  • Ps 7:1 : 1 A passionate song of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning the words of Cush, a Benjamite.
  • Ps 22:12 : 12 Do not be far from me, for trouble is near, and there is no one to help.
  • Ps 22:16 : 16 My strength is dried up like a broken piece of pottery, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth; you lay me in the dust of death.
  • Ps 25:19 : 19 Look at my enemies, for they are many, and they hate me with violent hatred.
  • Ps 44:17 : 17 This is from the taunts of those who insult and revile, from the presence of the enemy and the avenger.
  • Ps 56:2 : 2 Be gracious to me, O God, for mankind pursues me; all day long an attacker oppresses me!
  • Ps 118:10-12 : 10 All the nations surrounded me; in the name of the Lord, I cut them off. 11 They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me; in the name of the Lord, I cut them off. 12 They surrounded me like bees; they were extinguished like burning thorns; in the name of the Lord, I cut them off.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Ps 119:158-159
    2 verses
    79%

    158I look at the faithless with loathing, because they do not keep Your word.

    159Consider how I love Your precepts, LORD; in Your lovingkindness give me life.

  • Ps 119:51
    77%

    51The arrogant mock me incessantly, but I do not turn away from Your law.

  • Ps 119:95
    77%

    95The wicked lie in wait to destroy me, but I will ponder Your testimonies.

  • Ps 119:110-111
    2 verses
    76%

    110The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from Your precepts.

    111I have inherited Your testimonies forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

  • Ps 119:161
    76%

    161Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of Your word.

  • Ps 119:22
    76%

    22Remove from me scorn and contempt, for I have kept Your testimonies.

  • Ps 119:84
    75%

    84How many are the days of Your servant? When will You execute judgment on those who persecute me?

  • Ps 119:167-168
    2 verses
    75%

    167My soul keeps Your testimonies, and I love them exceedingly.

    168I keep Your precepts and Your testimonies, for all my ways are before You.

  • Ps 25:19
    75%

    19Look at my enemies, for they are many, and they hate me with violent hatred.

  • Ps 119:86-87
    2 verses
    75%

    86All Your commandments are faithful; they persecute me falsely—help me!

    87They almost wiped me off the earth, but I have not forsaken Your precepts.

  • Ps 119:79
    75%

    79Let those who fear You turn to me, along with those who know Your testimonies.

  • Ps 38:19
    75%

    19I confess my iniquity; I am anxious because of my sin.

  • Ps 27:11-12
    2 verses
    75%

    11Teach me Your way, Lord, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies.

    12Do not hand me over to the desire of my adversaries, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.

  • Ps 119:119
    74%

    119You discard the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore, I love Your testimonies.

  • Ps 129:2
    74%

    2They have greatly afflicted me from my youth, yet they have not prevailed against me.

  • Ps 18:37
    74%

    37You widen the path beneath me, so my feet do not slip.

  • Ps 119:139
    74%

    139My zeal consumes me because my adversaries forget Your words.

  • Ps 119:101-102
    2 verses
    74%

    101I have restrained my feet from every evil way, that I may keep Your word.

    102I have not turned aside from Your judgments, for You have taught me.

  • Ps 119:129
    74%

    129Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore, my soul keeps them.

  • Ps 119:69
    74%

    69The insolent smear me with lies, but I keep Your precepts with all my heart.

  • Ps 119:143
    74%

    143Trouble and anguish have seized me, yet Your commandments are my delight.

  • Ps 119:115
    74%

    115Depart from me, evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

  • Ps 119:156
    74%

    156Your mercies are great, LORD; revive me according to Your judgments.

  • Ps 119:31
    73%

    31I cling to Your testimonies; O LORD, do not let me be put to shame.

  • Ps 17:9
    73%

    9Protect me from the wicked who attack me, from my life’s enemies who surround me.

  • Ps 119:121
    73%

    121I have done what is right and just; do not abandon me to my oppressors.

  • Ps 119:24
    73%

    24Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors.

  • Ps 119:141
    73%

    141Though I am small and despised, I never forget Your precepts.

  • Ps 119:98
    73%

    98Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me.

  • Ps 31:15
    73%

    15But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, 'You are my God.'

  • Ps 119:59
    72%

    59I have considered my ways and turned my steps to Your testimonies.

  • Ps 119:107
    72%

    107I am severely afflicted; LORD, give me life according to Your word.

  • Ps 71:10
    72%

    10For my enemies have spoken against me; those who watch my life conspire together.

  • Ps 13:4
    72%

    4Look on me and answer, Lord my God. Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death.

  • Ps 119:67
    72%

    67Before I was afflicted, I went astray, but now I keep Your word.

  • Ps 3:1
    72%

    1A psalm of David, composed when he fled from his son Absalom.

  • Ps 119:10-11
    2 verses
    72%

    10With all my heart I seek You; do not let me stray from Your commandments.

    11I have hidden Your word in my heart so that I might not sin against You.

  • Ps 56:2
    72%

    2Be gracious to me, O God, for mankind pursues me; all day long an attacker oppresses me!

  • Ps 119:146
    72%

    146I call to You; save me, so that I may keep Your testimonies.

  • Ps 102:8
    72%

    8I lie awake; I am like a lonely bird on a housetop.

  • Ps 139:22
    72%

    22I have nothing but hatred for them; I count them as my enemies.

  • Jer 20:11
    72%

    11But the LORD is with me like a mighty warrior; therefore, my persecutors will stumble and not prevail. They will be utterly disgraced, their dishonor will never be forgotten.

  • Ps 119:43
    72%

    43Do not take the word of truth completely from my mouth, for I hope in Your judgments.