Psalm 119:150
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150 Those who persecute me with evil purpose draw near;
they are far from your law.
Ephesians 2:13-14
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13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.(A) 14 For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both into one and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between us,(B)
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Matthew 26:46-47
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46 Get up, let us be going. Look, my betrayer is at hand.”
The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived; with him was a large crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people.
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Proverbs 28:9
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9 When one will not listen to the law,
even one’s prayers are an abomination.(A)
Proverbs 1:22
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22 “How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple?
How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing
and fools hate knowledge?(A)
Proverbs 1:7
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7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and instruction.(A)
Psalm 50:17
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17 For you hate discipline,
and you cast my words behind you.(A)
Psalm 27:2
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2 When evildoers assail me
to devour my flesh—
my adversaries and foes—
they shall stumble and fall.(A)
Psalm 22:16
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16 For dogs are all around me;
a company of evildoers encircles me;
they bound my hands and feet.[a](A)
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- 22.16 Meaning of Heb uncertain
Psalm 22:11-13
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11 Do not be far from me,
for trouble is near,
and there is no one to help.
12 Many bulls encircle me;
strong bulls of Bashan surround me;(A)
13 they open wide their mouths at me,
like a ravening and roaring lion.(B)
Job 21:14
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14 They say to God, ‘Leave us alone!
We do not desire to know your ways.(A)
2 Samuel 17:16
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16 Therefore send quickly and tell David, ‘Do not lodge tonight at the fords of the wilderness, but by all means cross over, lest the king and all the people who are with him be swallowed up.’ ”(A)
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1 Samuel 23:16
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16 Saul’s son Jonathan set out and came to David at Horesh; there he strengthened his hand through the Lord.[a](A)
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- 23.16 Gk Compare Q ms: MT God
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