13 It will fight for you against your enemy better than a mighty shield and a ponderous spear. (WEB)
Sirach 29:13
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Sirach 37:4–6
4 There is a companion who rejoices in the gladness of a friend, but in time of affliction will be against him. (WEB) 5 There is a companion who for the belly’s sake labors with his friend, yet in the face of battle will carry his buckler. (WEB) 6 Don’t forget a friend in your s… (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 5:18–20
18 He will put on righteousness as a breastplate, and will wear impartial judgment as a helmet. (WEB) 19 He will take holiness as an invincible shield. (WEB) 20 He will sharpen stern wrath for a sword. The universe will go with him to fight against his frenzied foes. (WEB)
Psalms 18:38–40
38 I crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet. 39 You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me. 40 You have made my enemies retreat before me; I put an end to those who hated me.
2 Samuel 22:39–41
39 I devoured and crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet. 40 You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me. 41 You have made my enemies retreat before me; I put an end to those who hated me.
Sirach 6:28–30
28 For at the last you will find her rest; and she will be turned for you into gladness. (WEB) 29 Her fetters will be to you for a covering of strength, and her chains for a robe of glory. (WEB) 30 For there is a golden ornament upon her, and her bands are a purple cord. (WEB)
Proverbs 23:10–12
10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless, 11 for their Redeemer is strong; He will take up their case against you. 12 Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.
Psalms 108:11–13
11 Have You not rejected us, O God? Will You no longer march out, O God, with our armies? 12 Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless. 13 With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies.
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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