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'Desist' in the Bible

Then David {thought to himself}, "Now I will perish one day by the hand of Saul! There is nothing better for me but [that] I must certainly escape to the land of [the] Philistines. Then Saul will desist from searching for me further in all of the territories of Israel, and so I will escape from his hand."

Verse ConceptsEscaping From PeopleDespair

Look away from him, and let him desist until he enjoys his days like a laborer.

Verse ConceptsHiringHirelingsLeave Them Alone

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Abstain (16 instances)
Desist (12 instances)
Refrain (50 instances)