6 the slander of an unrighteous tongue to the king. My soul drew near to death. My life was near to Hades. (WEB) 7 They surrounded me on every side. There was no one to help me. I was looking for human help, and there was none. (WEB) 8 Then I remembered your mercy, O Lord, and your working which has been from everlasting, how you deliver those who wait for you, and save them out of the hand of their enemies. (WEB)
Sirach 51:6–8
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Psalms 69:28–30
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Psalms 88:2–4
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Psalms 88:14–16
14 Why, O LORD, do You reject me? Why do You hide Your face from me? 15 From my youth I was afflicted and near death. I have borne Your terrors; I am in despair. 16 Your wrath has swept over me; Your terrors have destroyed me.
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Greek Esther 4:41–43
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