Psalms 119:157
Though my persecutors and foes are many, I have not turned from Your testimonies.
BSB
ASV
Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries; Yet have I not swerved from thy testimonies.
KJV
Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.
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1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, 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.
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Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
But as for you, be strong; do not be discouraged, for your work will be rewarded.”
For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.
He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.
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Job 17:9Yet a righteous one holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.
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The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday.
When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.
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Psalms 119:51The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law.
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My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside.
