Psalm 120:6
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6 Too long have I had my dwelling
among those who hate peace.
Matthew 10:16
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Coming Persecutions
16 “I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.(A)
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Matthew 10:36
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36 and one’s foes will be members of one’s own household.(A)
Ezekiel 2:6
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6 And you, O mortal, do not be afraid of them, and do not be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns surround you and you live among scorpions; do not be afraid of their words, and do not be dismayed at their looks, for they are a rebellious house.(A)
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Psalm 57:4
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4 I lie down among lions
that greedily devour[a] human prey;
their teeth are spears and arrows,
their tongues sharp swords.(A)
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- 57.4 Cn: Heb are aflame for
1 Samuel 20:30-33
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30 Then Saul’s anger was kindled against Jonathan. He said to him, “You son of a rebellious woman![a] Do I not know that you have chosen the son of Jesse to your own shame and to the shame of your mother’s nakedness?(A) 31 For as long as the son of Jesse lives upon the earth, neither you nor your kingdom shall be established. Now send and bring him to me, for he shall surely die.” 32 Then Jonathan answered his father Saul, “Why should he be put to death? What has he done?”(B) 33 But Saul threw his spear at him to strike him, so Jonathan knew that it was the decision of his father to put David to death.(C)
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- 20.30 Cn Compare Q ms Gk: Meaning of MT uncertain
Titus 3:3
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3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, despicable, hating one another.(A)
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