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Psalms 89:51

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Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Lord; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
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  1. 1 Peter 4:14–16Rank 1 from verse 51
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    14If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

    15But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.

    16Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

  2. Psalms 74:10Rank 2 from verse 51
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    10O God, how long shall the adversary reproach? shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever?

  3. 1 Corinthians 4:12–13Rank 3 from verse 51
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    12And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:

    13Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day.

  4. 1 Peter 2:20–21Rank 4 from verse 51
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    20For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

    21For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

  5. 1 Peter 3:16Rank 5 from verse 51
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    16Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

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Psalms 89:51

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anointed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of anoint, meaning to apply oil, ointment, or salve to a person or thing; by anointing, to consecrate, set apart, or appoint to an office or holy use.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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50Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people;

51Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Lord; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.

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52Blessed be the Lord for evermore. Amen, and Amen.

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