Psalms 119:154
Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word.
BSB
ASV
Plead thou my cause, and redeem me: Quicken me according to thy word.
KJV
Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.
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Psalms 35:1Contend with my opponents, O LORD; fight against those who fight against me.
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Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; deliver me from deceitful and unjust men.
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Therefore this is what the LORD says: “Behold, I will plead your case and take vengeance on your behalf; I will dry up her sea and make her springs run dry.
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Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with…
for the LORD will take up their case and will plunder those who rob them.
for their Redeemer is strong; He will take up their case against you.
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Psalms 119:40How I long for Your precepts! Revive me in Your righteousness.
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The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness.
My soul is consumed with longing for Your judgments at all times.
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Micah 7:9Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see…
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Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each…
