New Revised Standard Version
I kept my faith, even when I said, “I am greatly afflicted”;

Contemporary English Version
I was faithful to you when I was suffering,

New American Bible
I kept faith, even when I said, “I am greatly afflicted!”

Douay-Rheims Bible
I have believed, therefore have I spoken; but I have been humbled exceedingly.

I have believed, therefore have I spoken; but I have been humbled exceedingly.

I believed

2 Corinthians 4:13 But having the same spirit of faith, as it is written: I believed, for which cause I have spoken; we also believe. For which cause we speak also:

Hebrews 11:1 Now, faith is the substance of things to be hoped for, the evidence of things that appear not.

therefore

Numbers 14:6-9 But Josue the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephone, who themselves also had viewed the land, rent their garments, . . .

Proverbs 21:28 A lying witness shall perish: an obedient man shall speak of victory.

2 Peter 1:16,21 For we have not by following artificial fables made known to you the power and presence of our Lord Jesus Christ: but we were eyewitnesses of his greatness. . . .

I was greatly

Psalm 116:3 The sorrows of death have compassed me: and the perils of hell have found me. I met with trouble and sorrow: