1 I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice— my appeal for mercy. 2 Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live. 3 The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow.
Psalms 116:1–3
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Psalms 28:5–7
5 Since they show no regard for the works of the LORD or what His hands have done, He will tear them down and never rebuild them. 6 Blessed be the LORD, for He has heard my cry for mercy. 7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helpe…
Psalms 6:8–10
8 Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity, for the LORD has heard my weeping. 9 The LORD has heard my cry for mercy; the LORD accepts my prayer. 10 All my enemies will be ashamed and dismayed; they will turn back in sudden disgrace.
Psalms 118:4–6
4 Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” 5 In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. 6 The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
2 Samuel 22:6–8
6 The cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me. 7 In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried out to my God. And from His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for help reached His ears. 8 Then the earth shook and quaked; the foundations of th…
Psalms 18:5–7
5 The cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me. 6 In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears. 7 Then the earth shook and quaked, and the foundati…
Psalms 86:6–8
6 Hear my prayer, O LORD, and attend to my plea for mercy. 7 In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me. 8 O Lord, there is none like You among the gods, nor any works like Yours.
Psalms 118:20–22
20 This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it. 21 I will give You thanks, for You have answered me, and You have become my salvation. 22 The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
Psalms 27:6–8
6 Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD. 7 Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; be merciful and answer me. 8 My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your…
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