But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord; and He is their defender in the time of affliction.

And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them; and He shall rescue them from sinners, and save them, because they have hoped in Him.

For He stood on the right hand of the poor, to save [me] from them that persecute my soul.

And I will make you to this people as a strong bronze wall; and they shall fight against you, but they shall by no means prevail against you.

For I am with you, to save you, and to deliver you out of the hand of wicked [men]; and I will ransom you out of the hand of pestilent [men].

For I have heard the reproach of many gathering round, [saying], Conspire, and let us conspire together against him, [even] all his friends. Watch his intentions, if perhaps he shall be deceived, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall be avenged on him.

But the Lord was with me as a mighty man of war; therefore they persecuted [me], but could not perceive [anything against me.] They were greatly confounded, for they perceived not their disgrace, which shall never be forgotten.

But whenever they hand you over, do not worry how or what you should speak. For it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak;

Now the Lord spoke to Paul by a vision in the night, "Fear not, but speak, and do not keep silent;

for I am with you, and no one will attack you to harm you; for I have many people in this city."

Now on the next night the Lord stood by him and said, "Take courage, Paul; for as you solemnly testified about the things concerning Me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome."

For there stood by me this night an angel of the God to whom I belong, whom also I serve,

saying, 'Do not be afraid, Paul; for it is necessary for you to stand before Caesar; and behold, God has granted you all those sailing with you.'

Fear not; for I am with you; wander not; for I am your God, who has strengthened you; and I have helped you, and have established you with My righteous right hand.

Fear not, Jacob, [and you] Israel few in number; I have helped you, says your God, He that redeems you, O Israel.

And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict nor to withstand.

But the Lord said to him, "Go [your way], for he is a chosen vessel to Me to bear My name before Gentiles and kings, and the sons of Israel.

delivering you from the people, and from the Gentiles, to whom I am sending you,

to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the authority of Satan to God, [in order for] them to receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.'

[] Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to [the] revelation of [the] mystery kept secret since the world began,

[] but now made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures made known to all nations, according to the commandment of the eternal God, for obedience to the faith--

To me, the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,

But I want you to know, brothers, that the things [which happened] to me have come about for the advancement of the gospel,

and most of the brothers in the Lord, having been persuaded by my chains, are much more bold to speak the word fearlessly.

Save Me from the lion's mouth; and [regard] My lowliness from the horns of the unicorns.

The threat of a king differs not from the rage of a lion; and he that provokes him sins against his own soul.

A hungry lion and a thirsty wolf [is he], who, being poor, rules over a poor nation.

In vain have I smitten your children; you have not received correction. A sword has devoured your prophets as a destroying lion; yet you feared not.

My God has sent His angel, and stopped the lions' mouths, and they have not hurt me: for uprightness was found in me before Him; and moreover before you, O king, I have committed no trespass.

He helps and delivers, and works signs and wonders in the heaven and on the earth, who has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.

who through faith overcame kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

Be sober, be watchful; your adversary the devil walks about as a roaring lion, seeking someone he may devour.

then the Lord knows [how] to deliver the godly out of temptation and [how] to keep the unjust under punishment for the day of judgment,