Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Consolation under Affliction » To those deserted by friends
Although my father and my mother have abandoned me,
Yet the Lord will take me up [adopt me as His child].
Even my own familiar friend, in whom I trusted (relied on and was confident), who ate of my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. But You, O Lord, be merciful and gracious to me, and raise me up, that I may requite them. By this I know that You favor and delight in me, because my enemy does not triumph over me. read more.
And as for me, You have upheld me in my integrity and set me in Your presence forever.
And as for me, You have upheld me in my integrity and set me in Your presence forever.
If the world hates you, know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you belonged to the world, the world would treat you with affection and would love you as its own. But because you are not of the world [no longer one with it], but I have chosen (selected) you out of the world, the world hates (detests) you.
The favor of God » Disappointment of enemies an assured evidence of
By this I know that You favor and delight in me,
Because my enemy does not shout in triumph over me.