Job 5:21

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You will be protected from malicious gossip, and will not be afraid of the destruction when it comes.

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  • Ps 31:20 : 20 You hide them with you, where they are safe from the attacks of men; you conceal them in a shelter, where they are safe from slanderous attacks.
  • Jas 3:5-8 : 5 So too the tongue is a small part of the body, yet it has great pretensions. Think how small a flame sets a huge forest ablaze. 6 And the tongue is a fire! The tongue represents the world of wrongdoing among the parts of our bodies. It pollutes the entire body and sets fire to the course of human existence– and is set on fire by hell. 7 For every kind of animal, bird, reptile, and sea creature is subdued and has been subdued by humankind. 8 But no human being can subdue the tongue; it is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
  • Prov 12:18 : 18 Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.
  • Isa 54:17 : 17 No weapon forged to be used against you will succeed; you will refute everyone who tries to accuse you. This is what the LORD will do for his servants– I will vindicate them,” says the LORD.
  • Jer 18:18 : 18 Jeremiah Petitions the Lord to Punish Those Who Attack Him Then some people said,“Come on! Let us consider how to deal with Jeremiah! There will still be priests to instruct us, wise men to give us advice, and prophets to declare God’s word. Come on! Let’s bring charges against him and get rid of him! Then we will not need to pay attention to anything he says.”
  • Ps 55:21 : 21 His words are as smooth as butter, but he harbors animosity in his heart. His words seem softer than oil, but they are really like sharp swords.
  • Ps 57:4 : 4 I am surrounded by lions; I lie down among those who want to devour me; men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are a sharp sword.
  • Ps 91:5-7 : 5 You need not fear the terrors of the night, the arrow that flies by day, 6 the plague that stalks in the darkness, or the disease that ravages at noon. 7 Though a thousand may fall beside you, and a multitude on your right side, it will not reach you.

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  • Job 5:22-24
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    22You will laugh at destruction and famine and need not be afraid of the beasts of the earth.

    23For you will have a pact with the stones of the field, and the wild animals will be at peace with you.

    24And you will know that your home will be secure, and when you inspect your domains, you will not be missing anything.

  • Job 5:19-20
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    19He will deliver you from six calamities; yes, in seven no evil will touch you.

    20In time of famine he will redeem you from death, and in time of war from the power of the sword.

  • Prov 3:25-26
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    25Do not be afraid of sudden disaster, or when destruction overtakes the wicked;

    26for the LORD will be the source of your confidence, and he will guard your foot from being caught in a trap.

  • 20You hide them with you, where they are safe from the attacks of men; you conceal them in a shelter, where they are safe from slanderous attacks.

  • 27when what you dread comes like a whirlwind, and disaster strikes you like a devastating storm, when distressing trouble comes on you.

  • 14You will be reestablished when I vindicate you. You will not experience oppression; indeed, you will not be afraid. You will not be terrified, for nothing frightening will come near you.

  • Ps 52:4-5
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    4You love to use all the words that destroy, and the tongue that deceives.

    5Yet God will make you a permanent heap of ruins. He will scoop you up and remove you from your home; he will uproot you from the land of the living.(Selah)

  • 21Terrifying sounds fill his ears; in a time of peace marauders attack him.

  • 23The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.

  • 15For then you will lift up your face without blemish; you will be securely established and will not fear.

  • Ps 91:5-7
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    5You need not fear the terrors of the night, the arrow that flies by day,

    6the plague that stalks in the darkness, or the disease that ravages at noon.

    7Though a thousand may fall beside you, and a multitude on your right side, it will not reach you.

  • 33But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm.

  • 18Be careful that no one entices you with riches; do not let a large bribe turn you aside.

  • Job 11:18-19
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    18And you will be secure, because there is hope; you will be protected and will take your rest in safety.

    19You will lie down with no one to make you afraid, and many will seek your favor.

  • 10That is why snares surround you, and why sudden fear terrifies you,

  • 10No harm will overtake you; no illness will come near your home.

  • 19You will no longer see a defiant people whose language you do not comprehend, whose derisive speech you do not understand.

  • 23Then you will walk on your way with security, and you will not stumble.

  • 4As for the actions of people– just as you have commanded, I have not followed in the footsteps of violent men.

  • 13Then make sure you don’t speak evil words or use deceptive speech!

  • 23Fearing the LORD leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.

  • 21Remove your hand far from me and stop making me afraid with your terror.

  • 21Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love its use will eat its fruit.

  • 15There the fire will consume you; the sword will cut you down; it will devour you like the young locust would.The Assyrian Defenders Will Flee Multiply yourself like the young locust; multiply yourself like the flying locust!

  • 21Also, do not pay attention to everything that people say; otherwise, you might even hear your servant cursing you.

  • Job 22:20-21
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    20‘Surely our enemies are destroyed, and fire consumes their wealth.’

    21“Reconcile yourself with God, and be at peace with him; in this way your prosperity will be good.

  • 25Curses by Defeat and Deportation“The LORD will allow you to be struck down before your enemies; you will attack them from one direction but flee from them in seven directions and will become an object of terror to all the kingdoms of the earth.

  • 17But I will rescue you when it happens. I, the LORD, affirm it! You will not be handed over to those whom you fear.

  • 5But now the same thing comes to you, and you are discouraged; it strikes you, and you are terrified.

  • 11Disaster will overtake you; you will not know how to charm it away. Destruction will fall on you; you will not be able to appease it. Calamity will strike you suddenly, before you recognize it.

  • 21He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with gladness.

  • 4But you even break off piety, and hinder meditation before God.

  • 19You do damage with words, and use your tongue to deceive.

  • 12Calamity is hungry for him, and misfortune is ready at his side.

  • 25Do not go out into the countryside. Do not travel on the roads. For the enemy is there with sword in hand. They are spreading terror everywhere.”

  • 9Their houses are safe and without fear; and no rod of punishment from God is upon them.

  • 11And at the end of your life you will groan when your flesh and your body are wasted away.

  • 30He will not escape the darkness; a flame will wither his shoots and he will depart by the breath of God’s mouth.

  • 31The speech of the righteous bears the fruit of wisdom, but the one who speaks perversion will be destroyed.

  • 3The one who guards his words guards his life; whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

  • 21No harm will be directed at the righteous, but the wicked are filled with calamity.