12 Be not far from me, O God. Hurry, O my God, to help me. 13 May the accusers of my soul be ashamed and consumed; may those who seek my harm be covered with scorn and disgrace. 14 But I will always hope and will praise You more and more.
Psalms 71:12–14
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Psalms 22:18–20
18 They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing. 19 But You, O LORD, be not far off; O my Strength, come quickly to help me. 20 Deliver my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of wild dogs.
Psalms 25:1–3
1 Of David. To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul; 2 in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. 3 Surely none who wait for You will be put to shame; but those who are faithless without cause will be disgraced.
Psalms 25:19–21
19 Consider my enemies, for they are many, and they hate me with vicious hatred. 20 Guard my soul and deliver me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in You. 21 May integrity and uprightness preserve me, because I wait for You.
Psalms 69:28–30
28 May they be blotted out of the Book of Life and not listed with the righteous. 29 But I am in pain and distress; let Your salvation protect me, O God. 30 I will praise God’s name in song and exalt Him with thanksgiving.
Psalms 119:169–171
169 May my cry come before You, O LORD; give me understanding according to Your word. 170 May my plea come before You; rescue me according to Your promise. 171 My lips pour forth praise, for You teach me Your statutes.
Psalms 38:20–22
20 Those who repay my good with evil attack me for pursuing the good. 21 Do not forsake me, O LORD; be not far from me, O my God. 22 Come quickly to help me, O Lord my Savior.
Psalms 40:12–14
12 For evils without number surround me; my sins have overtaken me, so that I cannot see. They are more than the hairs of my head, and my heart has failed within me. 13 Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me; hurry, O LORD, to help me. 14 May those who seek my life be ashame…
Psalms 70:1–3
1 For the choirmaster. Of David. To bring remembrance. Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Hurry, O LORD, to help me! 2 May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated. 3 May those who say, “Aha, aha!” retreat…
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