Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Consolation under Affliction » To those deserted by friends
"I will not abandon you as orphans, I will come to you.
Even if my father and mother abandoned me, the Lord would take me in.
Even my close friend whom I trusted, he who shared meals with me, has turned against me. As for you, O Lord, have mercy on me and raise me up, so I can pay them back!" By this I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me. read more.
As for me, you uphold me because of my integrity; you allow me permanent access to your presence.
As for me, you uphold me because of my integrity; you allow me permanent access to your presence.
"If the world hates you, be aware that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, the world would love you as its own. However, because you do not belong to the world, but I chose you out of the world, for this reason the world hates you.