[looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God [revealing His deity, His authority, and the completion of His work].

And were

Consider and answer me, O Lord my God;
Give light (life) to my eyes, or I will sleep the sleep of death,

For You cause my lamp to be lighted and to shine;
The Lord my God illumines my darkness.

Light is sown [like seed] for the righteous and illuminates their path,
And [irrepressible] joy [is spread] for the upright in heart [who delight in His favor and protection].

For [at this time] the Jews had light [a dawn of new hope] and gladness and joy and honor.

Their

Fill their faces with shame and disgrace,
That they may [persistently] seek Your name, O Lord.

Then Joab came into the house to the king and said, “Today you have put all your servants to shame who this day have saved your life and the lives of your sons and your daughters, and the lives of your wives and concubines.

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Fill their faces with shame and disgrace,
That they may [persistently] seek Your name, O Lord.

In the day of my trouble I will call upon You,
For You will answer me.

Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,
And He saved them from their distresses.