Psalms 119:157
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Though my persecutors and foes are many, I have not turned from Your testimonies.
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Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law.
My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside.
Yet a righteous one holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.
He will not grow weak or discouraged before He has established justice on the earth. In His law the islands will put their hope.”
All this has come upon us, though we have not forgotten You or betrayed Your covenant.
My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me.
The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from Your precepts.
In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed.
Then they will deliver you over to be persecuted and killed, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name.