13 For if Thou givest not strength, (PSS) 14 Who can endure chastisement with poverty? (PSS) 15 When a man is rebuked by means of his corruption, Thy testing of him is in his flesh and in the affliction of poverty. (PSS)
Psalms of Solomon 16:13–15
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Psalms of Solomon 5:5–7
5 O God, when we are in distress we call upon Thee for help, And Thou dost not turn back our petition, for Thou art our God. (PSS) 6 Cause not Thy hand to be heavy upon us, Lest through necessity we sin. (PSS) 7 Even though Thou restore us not, we will not keep away; But unto Th… (PSS)
2 Baruch 48:16–18
16 For we said not to our parents, "Beget us," Nor did we send to Sheol and say, "Receive us." (2BA) 17 What therefore is our strength that we should bear Thy wrath Or what are we that we should endure Thy judgement? (2BA) 18 Protect us in Thy compassions, And in Thy mercy help us. (2BA)
Job 22:3–5
3 Does it delight the Almighty that you are righteous? Does He profit if your ways are blameless? 4 Is it for your reverence that He rebukes you and enters into judgment against you? 5 Is not your wickedness great? Are not your iniquities endless?
Psalms of Solomon 18:3–5
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Job 36:18–20
18 Be careful that no one lures you with riches; do not let a large bribe lead you astray. 19 Can your wealth or all your mighty effort keep you from distress? 20 Do not long for the night, when people vanish from their homes.
Job 36:7–9
7 He does not take His eyes off the righteous, but He enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever. 8 And if men are bound with chains, caught in cords of affliction, 9 then He tells them their deeds and how arrogantly they have transgressed.
Proverbs 24:9–11
9 A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men. 10 If you faint in the day of distress, how small is your strength! 11 Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter.
2 Clement 20:1–2
1 Neither suffer ye this again to trouble your mind, that we see the unrighteous possessing wealth, and the servants of God straitened. (2CL) 2 Let us then have faith, brothers and sisters. We are trained by the present life, that we may be crowned with the future. (2CL)
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