So I sent messengers to them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down. Why should the work cease while I leave it and come down to you?

For he took his soul in his own hands and killed the Philistine, and Jehovah brought about a great deliverance for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced. Why then would you sin against innocent blood, to kill David without a cause?

Surely you have instructed many, and you have strengthened weak hands.

But now it comes upon you, and you are weary; it touches you, and you are dismayed.

i1 [To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.] i0 par In Jehovah I put my trust; how can you say to my soul, Flee like a bird to the mountains?

For lo, the wicked bend their bow; they make ready their arrow on the string, so that they may secretly shoot at the upright in heart.

Surely he shall never be shaken; the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

His heart is secure; he will not be afraid, though he sees his adversary.

The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.

And it shall burn up the glory of his forest and of his fruitful field, both soul and body; and they shall be as when a sick one faints.

On that same day certain Pharisees came, saying to Him, Get out and depart from here, for Herod wants to kill You.

Nevertheless I must journey today, tomorrow, and the day following; for it cannot be allowed to happen for a prophet to perish outside of Jerusalem.

Now Saul was consenting to his death. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.

But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

Then Paul answered, What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.

By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible.

For they all were trying to make us afraid, saying, Their hands will be weakened in the work, and it will not be done. Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.

Now why will you discourage the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which Jehovah has given them?

For when they went up to the Valley of Eshcol and saw the land, they discouraged the heart of the children of Israel, so that they did not go into the land which Jehovah had given them.

As dead flies cause the perfumer's ointment to stink and ferment; so does a little folly to one esteemed for wisdom and honor.

Yes, and if I am being poured out on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.

because for the work of Christ he came close to death, not regarding his life, to supply what was lacking in your service toward me.