Psalms 119:161 Cross References

Psalms 119:161

161: Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word.

Then he shouted to Saul, "Why do you listen to the people who say I am trying to harm you?
This very day you can see with your own eyes it isn't true. For the LORD placed you at my mercy back there in the cave, and some of my men told me to kill you, but I spared you. For I said, `I will never harm him--he is the LORD's anointed one.'
Look, my father, at what I have in my hand. It is a piece of your robe! I cut it off, but I didn't kill you. This proves that I am not trying to harm you and that I have not sinned against you, even though you have been hunting for me to kill me.
The LORD will decide between us. Perhaps the LORD will punish you for what you are trying to do to me, but I will never harm you.
As that old proverb says, `From evil people come evil deeds.' So you can be sure I will never harm you.

That would be better than facing the judgment sent by God. For if the majesty of God opposes me, what hope is there?

No one here has more authority than I do! He has held back nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How could I ever do such a wicked thing? It would be a great sin against God."

On the third day Joseph said to them, "I am a God-fearing man. If you do as I say, you will live.

This was quite a contrast to the former governors who had laid heavy burdens on the people, demanding a daily ration of food and wine, besides a pound of silver. Even their assistants took advantage of the people. But because of my fear of God, I did not act that way.

Whenever Jehudi finished reading three or four columns, the king took his knife and cut off that section of the scroll. He then threw it into the fire, section by section, until the whole scroll was burned up.
Neither the king nor his officials showed any signs of fear or repentance at what they heard.
Even when Elnathan, Delaiah, and Gemariah begged the king not to burn the scroll, he wouldn't listen.

We already have enough of them around here! Why should I let someone like this be my guest?"

You were sorry and humbled yourself before the LORD when you heard what I said against this city and its people, that this land would be cursed and become desolate. You tore your clothing in despair and wept before me in repentance. So I have indeed heard you, says the LORD.

Don't sin by letting anger gain control over you. Think about it overnight and remain silent.

My hands have made both heaven and earth, and they are mine. I, the LORD, have spoken! "I will bless those who have humble and contrite hearts, who tremble at my word.

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