Psalms 119:161

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

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Sam 26:18 : 18 He went on to say,“Why is my lord chasing his servant? What have I done? What wrong have I done?
  • Ps 119:23 : 23 Though rulers plot and slander me, your servant meditates on your statutes.
  • 1 Sam 24:9-9 : 9 David said to Saul,“Why do you pay attention when men say,‘David is seeking to do you harm’? 10 Today your own eyes see how the LORD delivered you– this very day– into my hands in the cave. Some told me to kill you, but I had pity on you and said,‘I will not extend my hand against my lord, for he is the LORD’s chosen one.’ 11 Look, my father, and see the edge of your robe in my hand! When I cut off the edge of your robe, I didn’t kill you. So realize and understand that I am not planning evil or rebellion. Even though I have not sinned against you, you are waiting in ambush to take my life. 12 May the LORD judge between the two of us, and may the LORD vindicate me over you, but my hand will not be against you. 13 It’s like the old proverb says:‘From evil people evil proceeds.’ But my hand will not be against you. 14 Who has the king of Israel come out after? Who is it that you are pursuing? A dead dog? A single flea? 15 May the LORD be our judge and arbiter. May he see and arbitrate my case and deliver me from your hands!”
  • Gen 39:9 : 9 There is no one greater in this household than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you because you are his wife. So how could I do such a great evil and sin against God?”
  • Gen 42:18 : 18 On the third day Joseph said to them,“Do as I say and you will live, for I fear God.
  • 1 Sam 21:15 : 15 Do I have a shortage of fools, that you have brought me this man to display his insanity in front of me? Should this man enter my house?”
  • Ps 119:157 : 157 The enemies who chase me are numerous. Yet I do not turn aside from your rules.
  • Isa 66:2 : 2 My hand made them; that is how they came to be,” says the LORD. I show special favor to the humble and contrite, who respect what I have to say.
  • Jer 36:23-25 : 23 As soon as Jehudi had read three or four columns of the scroll, the king would cut them off with a penknife and throw them on the fire in the firepot. He kept doing so until the whole scroll was burned up in the fire. 24 Neither he nor any of his attendants showed any alarm when they heard all that had been read. Nor did they tear their clothes to show any grief or sorrow. 25 The king did not even listen to Elnathan, Delaiah, and Gemariah, who had urged him not to burn the scroll.
  • John 15:25 : 25 Now this happened to fulfill the word that is written in their law,‘They hated me without reason.’
  • 2 Kgs 22:19 : 19 ‘You displayed a sensitive spirit and humbled yourself before the LORD when you heard how I intended to make this place and its residents into an appalling example of an accursed people. You tore your clothes and wept before me, and I have heard you,’ says the LORD.
  • Neh 5:15 : 15 But the former governors who preceded me had burdened the people and had taken food and wine from them, in addition to forty shekels of silver. Their associates were also domineering over the people. But I did not behave in this way, due to my fear of God.
  • Job 31:23 : 23 For the calamity from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his majesty I was powerless.
  • Ps 4:4 : 4 Tremble with fear and do not sin! Meditate as you lie in bed, and repent of your ways!(Selah)

Similar Verses (AI)

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

  • Ps 119:78-80
    3 verses
    78%

    78May the arrogant be humiliated, for they have slandered me! But I meditate on your precepts.

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

    80May I be fully committed to your statutes, so that I might not be ashamed.

  • Ps 119:20-23
    4 verses
    77%

    20I desperately long to know your regulations at all times.

    21You reprimand arrogant people. Those who stray from your commands are doomed.

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

    23Though rulers plot and slander me, your servant meditates on your statutes.

  • Ps 119:162
    77%

    162I rejoice in your instructions, like one who finds much plunder.

  • Ps 119:119-121
    3 verses
    76%

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

    120My body trembles because I fear you; I am afraid of your judgments.

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

  • Ps 119:157-160
    4 verses
    76%

    157The enemies who chase me are numerous. Yet I do not turn aside from your rules.

    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!

    160Your instructions are totally reliable; all your just regulations endure.

  • Ps 119:84-86
    3 verses
    75%

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

    85The arrogant dig pits to trap me, which violates your law.

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

  • Ps 119:69
    75%

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

  • Ps 119:10-11
    2 verses
    74%

    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 119:95
    74%

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

  • Ps 119:110
    74%

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

  • Ps 119:38-40
    3 verses
    73%

    38Confirm to your servant your promise, which you made to the one who honors you.

    39Take away the insults that I dread! Indeed, your regulations are good.

    40Look, I long for your precepts. Revive me with your deliverance!

  • Ps 119:42-43
    2 verses
    73%

    42Then I will have a reply for the one who insults me, for I trust in your word.

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

  • Ps 119:50-51
    2 verses
    73%

    50This is what comforts me in my trouble, for your promise revives me.

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

  • Ps 119:143
    73%

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

  • Ps 109:3
    73%

    3They surround me and say hateful things; they attack me for no reason.

  • Ps 119:133-134
    2 verses
    73%

    133Direct my steps by your word! Do not let any sin dominate me!

    134Deliver me from oppressive men, so that I can keep your precepts.

  • Ps 119:53
    73%

    53Rage takes hold of me because of the wicked, those who reject your law.

  • Ps 119:74
    72%

    74Your loyal followers will be glad when they see me, for I find hope in your word.

  • Ps 119:139-141
    3 verses
    72%

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

    140Your word is absolutely pure, and your servant loves it!

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

  • Ps 119:114
    72%

    114You are my hiding place and my shield. I find hope in your word.

  • Ps 119:67
    72%

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

  • Ps 31:13
    71%

    13For I hear what so many are saying, the terrifying news that comes from every direction. When they plot together against me, they figure out how they can take my life.

  • Ps 119:101
    71%

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

  • Ps 119:153
    71%

    153ר(Resh) See my pain and rescue me! For I do not forget your law.

  • Ps 119:46
    71%

    46I will speak about your regulations before kings and not be ashamed.

  • Ps 119:116
    71%

    116Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me!

  • Ps 119:169
    71%

    169ת(Tav) Listen to my cry for help, O LORD! Give me insight by your word!

  • Ps 119:61
    71%

    61The ropes of the wicked tighten around me, but I do not forget your law.

  • Jer 20:11
    71%

    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 119:58
    70%

    58I seek your favor with all my heart. Have mercy on me as you promised!