7 For they have despised those who persecuted them; (ODE) 8 And I lifted up over them the yoke of my love; (ODE) 9 Like the arm of the bridegroom over the bride, (ODE)
Odes of Solomon 42:7–9
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4 O Israel, we are happy; for the things that are pleasing to God are made known to us. (WEB) 5 Be of good cheer, my people, the memorial of Israel. (WEB) 6 You were not sold to the nations for destruction, but because you moved God to wrath, you were delivered to your adversari… (WEB)
Baruch 4:10–12
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Odes of Solomon 8:14–16
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Proverbs 23:10–12
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Psalms 18:46–48
46 The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may the God of my salvation be exalted— 47 the God who avenges me and subdues nations beneath me, 48 who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.
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