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Psalms 56:3-4
But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?
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Psalms 56:11
I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?
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2 Corinthians 1 8-2 Corinthians 1 10
We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters, about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it.In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead.And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us.
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Psalms 18:6
But in my distress I cried out to the Lord; yes, I prayed to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry to him reached his ears.
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Psalms 27:1-3
The Lord is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident.
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Psalms 25:17
My problems go from bad to worse. Oh, save me from them all!
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Psalms 62:5
Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him.
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Exodus 17:4
Then Moses cried out to the Lord,“ What should I do with these people? They are ready to stone me!”
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Psalms 116:3-4
Death wrapped its ropes around me; the terrors of the grave overtook me. I saw only trouble and sorrow.Then I called on the name of the Lord:“ Please, Lord, save me!”
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Hebrews 13:6
So we can say with confidence,“ The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?”
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Psalms 27:14
Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
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Psalms 34:1-8
I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart.Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt his name together.I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces.In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; he saved me from all my troubles.For the angel of the Lord is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him.Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!
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Psalms 116:10
I believed in you, so I said,“ I am deeply troubled, Lord.”
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Romans 4:18
Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping— believing that he would become the father of many nations. For God had said to him,“ That’s how many descendants you will have!”
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Psalms 62:8-9
O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge. InterludeCommon people are as worthless as a puff of wind, and the powerful are not what they appear to be. If you weigh them on the scales, together they are lighter than a breath of air.
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Psalms 40:1-2
I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry.He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along.
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John 8:59
At that point they picked up stones to throw at him. But Jesus was hidden from them and left the Temple.
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Psalms 42:11
Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God!
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Matthew 27:22
Pilate responded,“ Then what should I do with Jesus who is called the Messiah?” They shouted back,“ Crucify him!”
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Romans 4:20
Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God.
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Romans 8:31
What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?
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2 Corinthians 4 8
We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair.
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Psalms 62:1
I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him.
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Habakkuk 3:17-18
Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty,yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!
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Numbers 14:10
But the whole community began to talk about stoning Joshua and Caleb. Then the glorious presence of the Lord appeared to all the Israelites at the Tabernacle.
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Psalms 118:8-13
It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in people.It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes.Though hostile nations surrounded me, I destroyed them all with the authority of the Lord.Yes, they surrounded and attacked me, but I destroyed them all with the authority of the Lord.They swarmed around me like bees; they blazed against me like a crackling fire. But I destroyed them all with the authority of the Lord.My enemies did their best to kill me, but the Lord rescued me.
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1 Samuel 1 10
Hannah was in deep anguish, crying bitterly as she prayed to the Lord.
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Psalms 42:5
Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and
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Isaiah 25:4
But you are a tower of refuge to the poor, O Lord, a tower of refuge to the needy in distress. You are a refuge from the storm and a shelter from the heat. For the oppressive acts of ruthless people are like a storm beating against a wall,
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Proverbs 18:10
The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.
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2 Corinthians 7 5
When we arrived in Macedonia, there was no rest for us. We faced conflict from every direction, with battles on the outside and fear on the inside.
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Isaiah 37:14-20
After Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers and read it, he went up to the Lord’s Temple and spread it out before the Lord.And Hezekiah prayed this prayer before the Lord:“ O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, God of Israel, you are enthroned between the mighty cherubim! You alone are God of all the kingdoms of the earth. You alone created the heavens and the earth.Bend down, O Lord, and listen! Open your eyes, O Lord, and see! Listen to Sennacherib’s words of defiance against the living God.“ It is true, Lord, that the kings of Assyria have destroyed all these nations.And they have thrown the gods of these nations into the fire and burned them. But of course the Assyrians could destroy them! They were not gods at all— only idols of wood and stone shaped by human hands.Now, O Lord our God, rescue us from his power; then all the kingdoms of the earth will know that you alone, O Lord, are God.”
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2 Corinthians 1 6
Even when we are weighed down with troubles, it is for your comfort and salvation! For when we ourselves are comforted, we will certainly comfort you. Then you can patiently endure the same things we suffer.
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Psalms 42:7
I hear the tumult of the raging seas as your waves and surging tides sweep over me.
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Jeremiah 16:19
Lord, you are my strength and fortress, my refuge in the day of trouble! Nations from around the world will come to you and say,“ Our ancestors left us a foolish heritage, for they worshiped worthless idols.
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2 Kings 4 27
But when she came to the man of God at the mountain, she fell to the ground before him and caught hold of his feet. Gehazi began to push her away, but the man of God said,“ Leave her alone. She is deeply troubled, but the Lord has not told me what it is.”
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Matthew 21:9
Jesus was in the center of the procession, and the people all around him were shouting,“ Praise God for the Son of David! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Praise God in highest heaven!”
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Job 13:15
God might kill me, but I have no other hope. I am going to argue my case with him.
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Judges 18:25
The men of Dan said,“ Watch what you say! There are some short tempered men around here who might get angry and kill you and your family.”
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2 Samuel 17 8
You know your father and his men; they are mighty warriors. Right now they are as enraged as a mother bear who has been robbed of her cubs. And remember that your father is an experienced man of war. He won’t be spending the night among the troops.
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Genesis 32:7
Jacob was terrified at the news. He divided his household, along with the flocks and herds and camels, into two groups.
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Psalms 26:1-2
Declare me innocent, O Lord, for I have acted with integrity; I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.Put me on trial, Lord, and cross examine me. Test my motives and my heart.