Psalm 116:6
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6 The Lord protects the simple;
when I was brought low, he saved me.
Psalm 142:6
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6 Listen to my cry,
for I am brought very low.
Save me from my persecutors,
for they are too strong for me.(A)
Psalm 79:8
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8 Do not remember against us the iniquities of our ancestors;
let your compassion come speedily to meet us,
for we are brought very low.(A)
Psalm 19:7
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7 The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the decrees of the Lord are sure,
making wise the simple;(A)
Matthew 11:25
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Jesus Thanks His Father
25 At that time Jesus said, “I thank[a] you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants;(A)
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- 11.25 Or praise
Psalm 25:21
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21 May integrity and uprightness preserve me,
for I wait for you.(A)
Isaiah 35:8
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8 A highway shall be there,[a]
and it shall be called the Holy Way;
the unclean shall not travel on it,[b]
but it shall be for God’s people;[c]
no traveler, not even fools, shall go astray.(A)
Colossians 3:22
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22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters[a] in everything, not with a slavery performed merely for looks, to please people, but wholeheartedly, fearing the Lord.[b](A)
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2 Corinthians 11:3
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3 But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by its cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure[a] devotion to Christ.(A)
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- 11.3 Other ancient authorities lack and pure
2 Corinthians 1:12
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The Postponement of Paul’s Visit
12 Indeed, this is our boast, the testimony of our conscience: we have behaved in the world with holiness[a] and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God—and all the more toward you.(A)
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- 1.12 Other ancient authorities read simplicity
Romans 16:19
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19 For your obedience is known to all; therefore, I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise in what is good and guileless in what is evil.(A)
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Psalm 106:43
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43 Many times he delivered them,
but they were rebellious in their purposes
and were brought low through their iniquity.(A)
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