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Psalms 119:157

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Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.
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  1. 1 Corinthians 15:58Rank 1 from verse 157
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    58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

  2. Psalms 119:51Rank 2 from verse 157
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    51The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.

  3. Acts 20:23–24Rank 3 from verse 157
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    23Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.

    24But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

  4. Isaiah 42:4Rank 4 from verse 157
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    4He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.

  5. Job 17:9Rank 5 from verse 157
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    9The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.

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Psalms 119:157

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persecutors

Persons who pursue, oppress, or vex others unjustly, especially for their faith.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 · KJV usage

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decline

To turn aside, bend downward, refuse, or fall away, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604 · Skeat 1893

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156Great are thy tender mercies, O Lord: quicken me according to thy judgments.

157Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.

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158I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.

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