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Psalms 34:5

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They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.
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  1. Hebrews 12:2Rank 1 from verse 5
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    2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

  2. Psalms 123:1–2Rank 2 from verse 5
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    1UNTO thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.

    2Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wait upon the Lord our God, until that he have mercy upon us.

  3. Psalms 18:28Rank 3 from verse 5
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    28For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.

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    3Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.

  5. Isaiah 60:5Rank 5 from verse 5
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    5Then thou shalt see, and flow together, and thine heart shall fear, and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall be converted unto thee, the forces of the Gentiles shall come unto thee.

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Psalms 34:5

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looked

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of look, meaning to direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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lightened

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of lighten, meaning to make light or give light; to illuminate, enlighten, flash, or relieve a burden.

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ashamed

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1. Brought to shame, dishonour, confusion, or disappointed expectation. 2. Feeling or showing shame or embarrassment because of conduct, condition, or exposure. 3. Unwilling or reluctant to own, acknowledge, associate with, or do something because of shame.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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4I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

5They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.

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6This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.

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