2 For Thou art good and merciful, the refuge of the poor; When I cry to Thee, do not silently disregard me. (PSS) 3 For no man taketh spoil from a mighty man; Who, then, can take aught of a that Thou hast made, except Thou Thyself givest? (PSS) 4 For man and his portion lie before Thee in the balance; He cannot add to, so as to enlarge, what has been prescribed by Thee. (PSS) 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)
Psalms of Solomon 5:2–5
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Psalms of Solomon 7:6–8
6 While Thy name dwelleth in our midst, we shall find mercy; And the nations shall not prevail against us. (PSS) 7 For Thou art our shield, And when we call upon Thee, Thou hearkenest to us; (PSS) 8 For Thou wilt pity the seed of Israel for ever And Thou wilt not reject them: (PSS)
Psalms of Solomon 18:1–3
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Psalms of Solomon 5:13–15
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2 Baruch 48:14–16
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Psalms of Solomon 9:2–4
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Wisdom of Solomon 12:12–14
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Psalms of Solomon 16:5–7
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Psalms 60:10–12
10 Have You not rejected us, O God? Will You no longer march out, O God, with our armies? 11 Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless. 12 With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies.
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