5 For he called upon the Most High Lord, and he gave him strength in his right hand to kill a man mighty in war, to exalt the horn of his people. (WEB)
Sirach 47:5
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Sirach 46:4–6
4 Didn’t the sun go back by his hand? Didn’t one day become as two? (WEB) 5 He called upon the Most High, the Mighty One, when his foes pressed in all around him, and the great Lord heard him. (WEB) 6 With hailstones of mighty power, he caused war to break violently upon the nat… (WEB)
Psalms 89:18–20
18 Surely our shield belongs to the LORD, and our king to the Holy One of Israel. 19 You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people. 20 I have found My servant David; with My sacred…
Psalms 144:9–11
9 I will sing to You a new song, O God; on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You— 10 to Him who gives victory to kings, who frees His servant David from the deadly sword. 11 Set me free and rescue me from the grasp of foreigners, whose mouths speak falsehood,…
Psalms 135:9–11
9 He sent signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants. 10 He struck down many nations and slaughtered mighty kings: 11 Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan.
1 Samuel 2:9–11
9 He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail. 10 Those who oppose the LORD will be shattered. He will thunder from heaven against them. The LORD will judge the ends of the earth and will…
Judith 16:2–4
2 Judith said, “Begin a song to my God with timbrels. Sing to my Lord with cymbals. Make melody to him with psalm and praise. Exalt him, and call upon his name. (WEB) 3 For the Lord is the God that crushes battles. For in his armies in the midst of the people, he delive… (WEB)
Sirach 45:1–3
1 He brought out of him a man of mercy, who found favor in the sight of all people, a man loved by God and men, even Moses, whose memory is blessed. (WEB) 2 He made him equal to the glory of the saints, and magnified him in the fears of his enemies. (WEB) 3 By his words he cause… (WEB)
Psalms 89:12–14
12 North and south You created; Tabor and Hermon shout for joy at Your name. 13 Mighty is Your arm; strong is Your hand. Your right hand is exalted. 14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You.
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