Psalms 119:157

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

The enemies who chase me are numerous. Yet I do not turn aside from your rules.

Additional Resources

Referenced Verses

  • Ps 119:51 : 51 Arrogant people do nothing but scoff at me. Yet I do not turn aside from your law.
  • Ps 119:110 : 110 The wicked lay a trap for me, but I do not wander from your precepts.
  • Isa 42:4 : 4 He will not grow dim or be crushed before establishing justice on the earth; the coastlands will wait in anticipation for his decrees.”
  • Matt 24:9 : 9 Persecution of Disciples“Then they will hand you over to be persecuted and will kill you. You will be hated by all the nations because of my name.
  • Matt 26:47 : 47 Betrayal and Arrest While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent by the chief priests and elders of the people.
  • Acts 4:27 : 27 “For indeed both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, assembled together in this city against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed,
  • Acts 20:23-24 : 23 except that the Holy Spirit warns me in town after town that imprisonment and persecutions are waiting for me. 24 But I do not consider my life worth anything to myself, so that I may finish my task and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the good news of God’s grace.
  • 1 Cor 15:58 : 58 So then, dear brothers and sisters, be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
  • Job 17:9 : 9 But the righteous man holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.
  • Job 23:11 : 11 My feet have followed his steps closely; I have kept to his way and have not turned aside.
  • Ps 3:1-2 : 1 A psalm of David, written when he fled from his son Absalom. LORD, how numerous are my enemies! Many attack me. 2 Many say about me,“God will not deliver him.”(Selah)
  • Ps 7:1 : 1 A musical composition by David, which he sang to the LORD concerning a Benjaminite named Cush. O LORD my God, in you I have taken shelter. Deliver me from all who chase me! Rescue me!
  • Ps 22:12 : 12 Many bulls surround me; powerful bulls of Bashan hem me in.
  • Ps 22:16 : 16 Yes, wild dogs surround me– a gang of evil men crowd around me; like a lion they pin my hands and feet.
  • Ps 25:19 : 19 Watch my enemies, for they outnumber me; they hate me and want to harm me.
  • Ps 44:17 : 17 All this has happened to us, even though we have not rejected you or violated your covenant with us.
  • Ps 56:2 : 2 Those who anticipate my defeat attack me all day long. Indeed, many are fighting against me, O Exalted One.
  • Ps 118:10-12 : 10 All the nations surrounded me. Indeed, in the name of the LORD I pushed them away. 11 They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me. Indeed, in the name of the LORD I pushed them away. 12 They surrounded me like bees. But they disappeared as quickly as a fire among thorns. Indeed, in the name of the LORD I pushed them away.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Ps 119:158-159
    2 verses
    79%

    158I take note of the treacherous and despise them, because they do not keep your instructions.

    159See how I love your precepts! O LORD, revive me with your loyal love!

  • Ps 119:51
    77%

    51Arrogant people do nothing but scoff at me. Yet I do not turn aside from your law.

  • Ps 119:95
    77%

    95The wicked prepare to kill me, yet I concentrate on your rules.

  • Ps 119:110-111
    2 verses
    76%

    110The wicked lay a trap for me, but I do not wander from your precepts.

    111I claim your rules as my permanent possession, for they give me joy.

  • Ps 119:161
    76%

    161שׂ/שׁ(Sin/Shin) Rulers pursue me for no reason, yet I am more afraid of disobeying your instructions.

  • Ps 119:22
    76%

    22Spare me shame and humiliation, for I observe your rules.

  • Ps 119:84
    75%

    84How long must your servant endure this? When will you judge those who pursue me?

  • Ps 119:167-168
    2 verses
    75%

    167I keep your rules; I love them greatly.

    168I keep your precepts and rules, for you are aware of everything I do.

  • Ps 25:19
    75%

    19Watch my enemies, for they outnumber me; they hate me and want to harm me.

  • Ps 119:86-87
    2 verses
    75%

    86All your commands are reliable. I am pursued without reason. Help me!

    87They have almost destroyed me here on the earth, but I do not reject your precepts.

  • Ps 119:79
    75%

    79May your loyal followers turn to me, those who know your rules.

  • Ps 38:19
    75%

    19But those who are my enemies for no reason are numerous; those who hate me without cause outnumber me.

  • Ps 27:11-12
    2 verses
    75%

    11Teach me how you want me to live, LORD; lead me along a level path because of those who wait to ambush me!

    12Do not turn me over to my enemies, for false witnesses who want to destroy me testify against me.

  • Ps 119:119
    74%

    119You remove all the wicked of the earth like slag. Therefore I love your rules.

  • Ps 129:2
    74%

    2“Since my youth they have often attacked me, but they have not defeated me.

  • Ps 18:37
    74%

    37I chase my enemies and catch them; I do not turn back until I wipe them out.

  • Ps 119:139
    74%

    139My zeal consumes me, for my enemies forget your instructions.

  • Ps 119:101-102
    2 verses
    74%

    101I stay away from every evil path, so that I might keep your instructions.

    102I do not turn aside from your regulations, for you teach me.

  • Ps 119:129
    74%

    129פ(Pe) Your rules are marvelous. Therefore I observe them.

  • Ps 119:69
    74%

    69Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies, but I observe your precepts with all my heart.

  • Ps 119:143
    74%

    143Distress and hardship confront me, yet I find delight in your commands.

  • Ps 119:115
    74%

    115Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God.

  • Ps 119:156
    74%

    156Your compassion is great, O LORD. Revive me, as you typically do!

  • Ps 119:31
    73%

    31I hold fast to your rules. O LORD, do not let me be ashamed!

  • Ps 17:9
    73%

    9Protect me from the wicked men who attack me, my enemies who crowd around me for the kill.

  • Ps 119:121
    73%

    121ע(Ayin) I do what is fair and right. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!

  • Ps 119:24
    73%

    24Yes, I find delight in your rules; they give me guidance.

  • Ps 119:141
    73%

    141I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.

  • Ps 119:98
    73%

    98Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for I am always aware of them.

  • Ps 31:15
    73%

    15You determine my destiny! Rescue me from the power of my enemies and those who chase me.

  • Ps 119:59
    72%

    59I consider my actions and follow your rules.

  • Ps 119:107
    72%

    107I am suffering terribly. O LORD, revive me with your word!

  • Ps 71:10
    72%

    10For my enemies talk about me; those waiting for a chance to kill me plot my demise.

  • Ps 13:4
    72%

    4Then my enemy will say,“I have defeated him!” Then my foes will rejoice because I am shaken.

  • Ps 119:67
    72%

    67Before I was afflicted I used to stray off, but now I keep your instructions.

  • Ps 3:1
    72%

    1A psalm of David, written when he fled from his son Absalom. LORD, how numerous are my enemies! Many attack me.

  • Ps 119:10-11
    2 verses
    72%

    10With all my heart I seek you. Do not allow me to stray from your commands!

    11In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you.

  • Ps 56:2
    72%

    2Those who anticipate my defeat attack me all day long. Indeed, many are fighting against me, O Exalted One.

  • Ps 119:146
    72%

    146I cried out to you,“Deliver me, so that I can keep your rules.”

  • Ps 102:8
    72%

    8All day long my enemies taunt me; those who mock me use my name in their curses.

  • Ps 139:22
    72%

    22I absolutely hate them, they have become my enemies!

  • Jer 20:11
    72%

    11But the LORD is with me to help me like an awe-inspiring warrior. Therefore those who persecute me will fail and will not prevail over me. They will be thoroughly disgraced because they did not succeed. Their disgrace will never be forgotten.

  • Ps 119:43
    72%

    43Do not completely deprive me of a truthful testimony, for I await your justice.