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Look, I have two virgin daughters. Let me bring them out to you, and you can do with them as you wish. But please, leave these men alone, for they are my guests and are under my protection.”
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Protection of Property
“If someone steals an ox or sheep and then kills or sells it, the thief must pay back five oxen for each ox stolen, and four sheep for each sheep stolen.
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Do not rebel against the Lord, and don’t be afraid of the people of the land. They are only helpless prey to us! They have no protection, but the Lord is with us! Don’t be afraid of them!”
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These cities will be places of protection from a dead person’s relatives who want to avenge the death. The slayer must not be put to death before being tried by the community.
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These cities are for the protection of Israelites, foreigners living among you, and traveling merchants. Anyone who accidentally kills someone may flee there for safety.
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In fact, day and night they were like a wall of protection to us and the sheep.
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my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. He is my refuge, my savior, the one who saves me from violence.
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“God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.
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For I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and horsemen to accompany us and protect us from enemies along the way. After all, we had told the king, “Our God’s hand of protection is on all who worship him, but his fierce anger rages against those who abandon him.”
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You have always put a wall of protection around him and his home and his property. You have made him prosper in everything he does. Look how rich he is!
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But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy.
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Psalm 7
A psalm of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush of the tribe of Benjamin.
I come to you for protection, O Lord my God. Save me from my persecutors—rescue me!
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Psalm 11
For the choir director: A psalm of David.
I trust in the Lord for protection. So why do you say to me, “Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety!
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The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.
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God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.
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Psalm 31
For the choir director: A psalm of David.
O Lord, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right.
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Turn your ear to listen to me; rescue me quickly. Be my rock of protection, a fortress where I will be safe.
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Pull me from the trap my enemies set for me, for I find protection in you alone.
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How great is the goodness you have stored up for those who fear you. You lavish it on those who come to you for protection, blessing them before the watching world.
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Psalm 57
For the choir director: A psalm of David, regarding the time he fled from Saul and went into the cave. To be sung to the tune “Do Not Destroy!”
Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by.
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May he reign under God’s protection forever. May your unfailing love and faithfulness watch over him.
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Psalm 71
O Lord, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced.
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My life is an example to many, because you have been my strength and protection.
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Yes, our protection comes from the Lord, and he, the Holy One of Israel, has given us our king.
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He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
