Psalms 35:17
O Lord, how long are you going to watch this? Rescue me from their destructive attacks; guard my life from the young lions!
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Referenced Verses
- Hab 1:13 : 13 You are too just to tolerate evil; you are unable to condone wrongdoing. So why do you put up with such treacherous people? Why do you say nothing when the wicked devour those more righteous than they are?
- Ps 22:20-21 : 20 Deliver me from the sword! Save my life from the claws of the wild dogs! 21 Rescue me from the mouth of the lion, and from the horns of the wild oxen! You have answered me!
- 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 69:14-15 : 14 Rescue me from the mud! Don’t let me sink! Deliver me from those who hate me, from the deep water! 15 Don’t let the current overpower me! Don’t let the deep swallow me up! Don’t let the Pit devour me!
- Ps 74:9-9 : 9 We do not see any signs of God’s presence; there are no longer any prophets and we have no one to tell us how long this will last. 10 How long, O God, will the adversary hurl insults? Will the enemy blaspheme your name forever?
- Ps 89:46 : 46 How long, O LORD, will this last? Will you remain hidden forever? Will your anger continue to burn like fire?
- Ps 94:3-4 : 3 O LORD, how long will the wicked, how long will the wicked celebrate? 4 They spew out threats and speak defiantly; all the evildoers boast.
- Ps 142:6-7 : 6 Listen to my cry for help, for I am in serious trouble! Rescue me from those who chase me, for they are stronger than I am. 7 Free me from prison, that I may give thanks to your name. Because of me the godly will assemble, for you will vindicate me.
- Ps 6:3 : 3 I am absolutely terrified, and you, LORD– how long will this continue?
- Ps 10:14 : 14 You have taken notice, for you always see one who inflicts pain and suffering. The unfortunate victim entrusts his cause to you; you deliver the fatherless.
- Ps 13:1-2 : 1 For the music director; a psalm of David. How long, LORD, will you continue to ignore me? How long will you pay no attention to me? 2 How long must I worry, and suffer in broad daylight? How long will my enemy gloat over me?
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These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.
- Ps 7:1-22 verses81%
1A 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!
2Otherwise they will rip me to shreds like a lion; they will tear me to bits and no one will be able to rescue me.
- Ps 22:19-213 verses80%
19But you, O LORD, do not remain far away! You are my source of strength! Hurry and help me!
20Deliver me from the sword! Save my life from the claws of the wild dogs!
21Rescue me from the mouth of the lion, and from the horns of the wild oxen! You have answered me!
- Ps 57:3-42 verses76%
3May he send help from heaven and deliver me from my enemies who hurl insults!(Selah) May God send his loyal love and faithfulness!
4I 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.
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13They open their mouths to devour me like a roaring lion that rips its prey.
- Ps 35:15-162 verses76%
15But when I stumbled, they rejoiced and gathered together; they gathered together to ambush me. They tore at me without stopping to rest.
16When I tripped, they taunted me relentlessly, and tried to bite me.
- Ps 17:12-132 verses74%
12He is like a lion that wants to tear its prey to bits, like a young lion crouching in hidden places.
13Rise up, LORD! Confront him! Knock him down! Use your sword to rescue me from the wicked man!
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18Then I will give you thanks in the great assembly; I will praise you before a large crowd of people!
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22But you take notice, LORD; do not be silent! O Lord, do not remain far away from me!
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18Come near me and redeem me! Because of my enemies, rescue me!
- Ps 6:3-42 verses73%
3I am absolutely terrified, and you, LORD– how long will this continue?
4Relent, LORD, rescue me! Deliver me because of your faithfulness!
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3Use your spear and lance against those who chase me! Assure me with these words:“I am your deliverer!”
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26Help me, O LORD my God! Because you are faithful to me, deliver me!
- Ps 13:1-22 verses72%
1For the music director; a psalm of David. How long, LORD, will you continue to ignore me? How long will you pay no attention to me?
2How long must I worry, and suffer in broad daylight? How long will my enemy gloat over me?
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13I cry out until morning; like a lion he shatters all my bones; you turn day into night and end my life.
- Ps 120:1-22 verses72%
1A song of ascents. In my distress I cried out to the LORD and he answered me.
2I said,“O LORD, rescue me from those who lie with their lips and those who deceive with their tongue.
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13Please be willing, O LORD, to rescue me! O LORD, hurry and help me!
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39“Do you hunt prey for the lioness, and satisfy the appetite of the lions,
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13when they prayed:“Have mercy on me, LORD! See how I am oppressed by those who hate me, O one who can snatch me away from the gates of death!
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9Protect me from the wicked men who attack me, my enemies who crowd around me for the kill.
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1For the music director; according to the tune“Morning Doe;” a psalm of David. My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? I groan in prayer, but help seems far away.
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15You determine my destiny! Rescue me from the power of my enemies and those who chase me.
- Ps 35:9-102 verses71%
9Then I will rejoice in the LORD and be happy because of his deliverance.
10With all my strength I will say,“O LORD, who can compare to you? You rescue the oppressed from those who try to overpower them; the oppressed and needy from those who try to rob them.”
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10ד(Dalet) To me he is like a bear lying in ambush, like a hidden lion stalking its prey.
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6O God, break the teeth in their mouths! Smash the jawbones of the lions, O LORD!
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46How long, O LORD, will this last? Will you remain hidden forever? Will your anger continue to burn like fire?
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24Vindicate me by your justice, O LORD my God! Do not let them gloat over me!
- Ps 25:15-173 verses71%
15I continually look to the LORD for help, for he will free my feet from the enemy’s net.
16Turn toward me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and oppressed!
17Deliver me from my distress; rescue me from my suffering!
- Ps 142:5-62 verses70%
5I cry out to you, O LORD; I say,“You are my shelter, my security in the land of the living.”
6Listen to my cry for help, for I am in serious trouble! Rescue me from those who chase me, for they are stronger than I am.
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1For the music director; by David; written to get God’s attention. O God, please be willing to rescue me! O LORD, hurry and help me!
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7Rise up, LORD! Deliver me, my God! Yes, you will strike all my enemies on the jaw; you will break the teeth of the wicked.
- Ps 86:13-142 verses70%
13For you will extend your great loyal love to me, and will deliver my life from the depths of Sheol.
14O God, arrogant men attack me; a gang of ruthless men, who do not respect you, seek my life.
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22Hurry and help me, O Lord, my deliverer!
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4O LORD, shelter me from the power of the wicked! Protect me from violent men, who plan to knock me over.
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11Taunt against the Once-Mighty Lion Where now is the den of the lions, and the feeding place of the young lions, where the lion, lioness, and lion cub once prowled and no one disturbed them?
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21The lions roar for prey, seeking their food from God.
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13Sing to the LORD! Praise the LORD! For he rescues the oppressed from the clutches of evildoers.