Psalm 119:154
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154 Plead my cause and redeem me;
give me life according to your promise.(A)
Micah 7:9
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9 I must bear the indignation of the Lord
because I have sinned against him,
until he takes my side
and executes judgment for me.
He will bring me out to the light;
I shall see his vindication.(A)
1 Samuel 24:15
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15 May the Lord, therefore, be judge and give sentence between me and you. May he see to it and plead my cause and vindicate me against you.”(A)
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Jeremiah 50:34
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34 Their Redeemer is strong; the Lord of hosts is his name. He will surely plead their cause, that he may give rest to the earth but unrest to the inhabitants of Babylon.(A)
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Psalm 35:1
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Psalm 35
Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies
Of David.
1 Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me;
fight against those who fight against me!(A)
1 John 2:1
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Christ Our Advocate
2 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous,(A)
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Jeremiah 51:36
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36 Therefore thus says the Lord:
I am going to defend your cause
and take vengeance for you.
I will dry up her sea
and make her fountain dry,(A)
Jeremiah 11:20
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20 But you, O Lord of hosts, who judge righteously,
who try the heart and the mind,
let me see your retribution upon them,
for to you I have committed my cause.(A)
Proverbs 22:23
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23 for the Lord pleads their cause
and despoils of life those who despoil them.(A)
Psalm 119:40
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Footnotes
- 119.40 Q ms: MT give me life
Psalm 119:25
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25 My soul clings to the dust;
revive me according to your word.(A)
Psalm 43:1
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Psalm 43
Prayer to God in Time of Trouble
1 Vindicate me, O God, and defend my cause
against an ungodly people;
from those who are deceitful and unjust,
deliver me!(A)
Job 5:8
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8 “As for me, I would seek God,
and to God I would commit my cause.(A)
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