Faith, a central tenet of Christian doctrine, is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). Throughout the Bible, numerous individuals exemplify faith, demonstrating trust in God's promises and obedience to His commands despite circumstances.

Abraham
Abraham, often called the "father of faith," is a paramount example. God called him to leave his homeland and journey to an unknown land, promising to make him a great nation (Genesis 12:1-3). Despite his advanced age and Sarah's barrenness, Abraham believed God's promise of a son. "Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed" (Romans 4:18), and his faith was credited to him as righteousness (Genesis 15:6).

Moses
Moses' life is a testament to faith in action. By faith, he refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing instead to suffer with God's people (Hebrews 11:24-25). He led the Israelites out of Egypt, trusting God's power to deliver them. His faith was evident as he stretched out his hand over the Red Sea, and God parted the waters (Exodus 14:21).

Rahab
Rahab, a Canaanite woman, demonstrated faith by protecting the Israelite spies in Jericho. She believed in the God of Israel, declaring, "The LORD your God is God in heaven above and on the earth below" (Joshua 2:11). Her faith led to her inclusion in the lineage of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:5).

David
King David's faith is illustrated in his confrontation with Goliath. Despite the giant's formidable appearance, David declared, "The battle is the LORD's" (1 Samuel 17:47). His trust in God over human strength exemplifies faith that overcomes fear.

Daniel
Daniel's unwavering faith is evident in his refusal to cease praying to God, even under the threat of death. His trust in God was vindicated when he was delivered from the lions' den (Daniel 6:23). Daniel's life exemplifies steadfast faith in the face of persecution.

Mary, the Mother of Jesus
Mary's faith is highlighted in her response to the angel Gabriel's announcement of Jesus' birth. Despite the potential for social ostracism, she responded, "I am the Lord's servant. May it happen to me according to your word" (Luke 1:38). Her faith and obedience played a crucial role in the incarnation of Christ.

The Centurion
In the New Testament, the Roman centurion's faith is commended by Jesus. He believed that Jesus could heal his servant with just a word, demonstrating an understanding of authority and faith in Jesus' power (Matthew 8:8-10). Jesus marveled at his faith, saying, "Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith" (Matthew 8:10).

The Apostle Paul
Paul's life and ministry are marked by profound faith. Despite numerous hardships, including imprisonment and persecution, he remained steadfast in his mission to spread the Gospel. He declared, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" (2 Timothy 4:7), exemplifying a life lived in unwavering trust in God's promises.

These examples from Scripture illustrate the diverse ways faith is manifested in the lives of believers. Each individual, through their unique circumstances, demonstrates the power and importance of faith in the life of a follower of God.Genesis 6:22
Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.
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Genesis 16:13
And she called the name of the LORD that spoke to her, You God see me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that sees me?
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Genesis 24:7,40
The LORD God of heaven, which took me from my father's house, and from the land of my kindred, and which spoke to me, and that swore to me, saying, To your seed will I give this land; he shall send his angel before you, and you shall take a wife to my son from there.
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Genesis 48:21
And Israel said to Joseph, Behold, I die: but God shall be with you, and bring you again to the land of your fathers.
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Genesis 50:20,24
But as for you, you thought evil against me; but God meant it to good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.
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Exodus 15:1-19
Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song to the LORD, and spoke, saying, I will sing to the LORD, for he has triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider has he thrown into the sea.
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Exodus 18:11
Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.
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Numbers 10:29
And Moses said to Hobab, the son of Raguel the Midianite, Moses' father in law, We are journeying to the place of which the LORD said, I will give it you: come you with us, and we will do you good: for the LORD has spoken good concerning Israel.
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Numbers 14:8,9
If the LORD delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which flows with milk and honey.
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Joshua 14:12
Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spoke in that day; for you heard in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the LORD will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the LORD said.
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1 Samuel 14:6
And Jonathan said to the young man that bore his armor, Come, and let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for there is no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few.
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1 Samuel 17:36,37,45-47
Your servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he has defied the armies of the living God.
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2 Samuel 7:28
And now, O Lord GOD, you are that God, and your words be true, and you have promised this goodness to your servant:
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2 Samuel 22:2-5
And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;
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2 Samuel 23:5
Although my house be not so with God; yet he has made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure: for this is all my salvation, and all my desire, although he make it not to grow.
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2 Kings 18:5
He trusted in the LORD God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor any that were before him.
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1 Chronicles 28:20
And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.
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2 Chronicles 13:10,11
But as for us, the LORD is our God, and we have not forsaken him; and the priests, which minister to the LORD, are the sons of Aaron, and the Levites wait on their business:
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2 Chronicles 14:11
And Asa cried to the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with you to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on you, and in your name we go against this multitude. O LORD, you are our God; let no man prevail against you.
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2 Chronicles 20:12
O our God, will you not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that comes against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are on you.
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2 Chronicles 32:7,8
Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:
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Ezra 8:22
For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way: because we had spoken to the king, saying, The hand of our God is on all them for good that seek him; but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him.
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Nehemiah 1:8-10
Remember, I beseech you, the word that you commanded your servant Moses, saying, If you transgress, I will scatter you abroad among the nations:
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Nehemiah 2:20
Then answered I them, and said to them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but you have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.
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Job 4:7-21
Remember, I pray you, who ever perished, being innocent? or where were the righteous cut off?
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Job 5:8,9
I would seek to God, and to God would I commit my cause:
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Job 10:12
You have granted me life and favor, and your visitation has preserved my spirit.
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Job 13:15
Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain my own ways before him.
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Job 14:15
You shall call, and I will answer you: you will have a desire to the work of your hands.
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Job 16:19
Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high.
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Job 19:25-27
For I know that my redeemer lives, and that he shall stand at the latter day on the earth:
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Job 23:6
Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.
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Job 42:2
I know that you can do every thing, and that no thought can be withheld from you.
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Psalm 3:3,5,6
But you, O LORD, are a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.
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Psalm 4:3,8
But know that the LORD has set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call to him.
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Psalm 6:8,9
Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity; for the LORD has heard the voice of my weeping.
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Psalm 7:1,10
O LORD my God, in you do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me:
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Psalm 9:3,4
When my enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at your presence.
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Psalm 11:1
In the LORD put I my trust: how say you to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?
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Psalm 13:5
But I have trusted in your mercy; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.
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Psalm 16:1,2,5,8,11
Preserve me, O God: for in you do I put my trust.
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Psalm 17:6
I have called on you, for you will hear me, O God: incline your ear to me, and hear my speech.
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Psalm 18:1-3,18,28,29
I will love you, O LORD, my strength.
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Psalm 20:5-7
We will rejoice in your salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfill all your petitions.
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Psalm 21:7
For the king trusts in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.
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Psalm 22:4,5
Our fathers trusted in you: they trusted, and you did deliver them.
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Psalm 23:1-6
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
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Psalm 25:1,2,5,15,20
To you, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.
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Psalm 26:1,12
Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in my integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.
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Psalm 27:1,5,6,10
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
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Psalm 28:7
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoices; and with my song will I praise him.
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Psalm 31:1,3-6,14,15
In you, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in your righteousness.
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Psalm 32:7
You are my hiding place; you shall preserve me from trouble; you shall compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.
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Psalm 33:20-22
Our soul waits for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.
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Psalm 35:10
All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like to you, which deliver the poor from him that is too strong for him, yes, the poor and the needy from him that spoils him?
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Psalm 38:9
Lord, all my desire is before you; and my groaning is not hid from you.
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Psalm 39:7
And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in you.
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Psalm 40:3,4,17
And he has put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
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Psalm 41:12
And as for me, you uphold me in my integrity, and set me before your face for ever.
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Psalm 42:5,6,8
Why are you cast down, O my soul? and why are you disquieted in me? hope you in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.
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Psalm 43:5
Why are you cast down, O my soul? and why are you disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
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Psalm 44:5,8
Through you will we push down our enemies: through your name will we tread them under that rise up against us.
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Psalm 46:1-3,5,7
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
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Psalm 47:3,4
He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.
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Psalm 48:8,14
As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. Selah.
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Psalm 52:8
But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.
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Psalm 54:4
Behold, God is my helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
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Psalm 55:16,17,23
As for me, I will call on God; and the LORD shall save me.
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Psalm 56:3,4,8,9,11
What time I am afraid, I will trust in you.
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Psalm 57:1-3
Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me: for my soul trusts in you: yes, in the shadow of your wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be over.
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Psalm 59:9,10,17
Because of his strength will I wait on you: for God is my defense.
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Psalm 60:9,10,12
Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?
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Psalm 61:2,4,6,7
From the end of the earth will I cry to you, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
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Psalm 62:1,5-7
Truly my soul waits on God: from him comes my salvation.
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Psalm 63:6,7
When I remember you on my bed, and meditate on you in the night watches.
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Psalm 66:9
Which holds our soul in life, and suffers not our feet to be moved.
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Psalm 67:6
Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.
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Psalm 69:19,35,36
You have known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonor: my adversaries are all before you.
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Psalm 70:5
But I am poor and needy: make haste to me, O God: you are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, make no tarrying.
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Psalm 71:1,3,5-7,14,16,20,21
In you, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.
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Psalm 73:23,24,26,28
Nevertheless I am continually with you: you have held me by my right hand.
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Psalm 74:12
For God is my King of old, working salvation in the middle of the earth.
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Psalm 77:10-12
And I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the right hand of the most High.
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Psalm 86:2,7
Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O you my God, save your servant that trusts in you.
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Psalm 89:18,26
For the LORD is our defense; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.
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Psalm 90:1
Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.
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Psalm 91:1,2,9,10
He that dwells in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
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Psalm 92:10,15
But my horn shall you exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.
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Psalm 94:14,15,17,18,22
For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.
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Psalm 102:13
You shall arise, and have mercy on Zion: for the time to favor her, yes, the set time, is come.
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Psalm 108:10-13
Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?
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Psalm 115:12-14
The LORD has been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron.
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Psalm 116:7
Return to your rest, O my soul; for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.
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Psalm 118:6,7,10,14,17
The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do to me?
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Psalm 119:42,43,57,74,81,114,151,166
So shall I have with which to answer him that reproaches me: for I trust in your word.
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Psalm 121:2
My help comes from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
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Psalm 124:8
Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
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Psalm 130:5,6
I wait for the LORD, my soul does wait, and in his word do I hope.
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Psalm 138:7,8
Though I walk in the middle of trouble, you will revive me: you shall stretch forth your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand shall save me.
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Psalm 140:6,7,12
I said to the LORD, You are my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.
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Psalm 141:8
But my eyes are to you, O GOD the Lord: in you is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.
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Psalm 142:3,5
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then you knew my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privately laid a snare for me.
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Psalm 143:8,9
Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning; for in you do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul to you.
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Psalm 144:2,10
My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdues my people under me.
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Ecclesiastes 11:1
Cast your bread on the waters: for you shall find it after many days.
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Isaiah 8:10,17
Take counsel together, and it shall come to nothing; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.
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Isaiah 12:2
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
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Isaiah 25:9
And it shall be said in that day, See, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.
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Isaiah 26:1,8
In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks.
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Isaiah 33:2,22
O LORD, be gracious to us; we have waited for you: be you their arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble.
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Isaiah 38:16
O LORD, by these things men live, and in all these things is the life of my spirit: so will you recover me, and make me to live.
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Isaiah 50:7-9
For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.
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Isaiah 63:16
Doubtless you are our father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: you, O LORD, are our father, our redeemer; your name is from everlasting.
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Isaiah 64:8
But now, O LORD, you are our father; we are the clay, and you our potter; and we all are the work of your hand.
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Jeremiah 10:23
O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walks to direct his steps.
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Jeremiah 14:9,22
Why should you be as a man astonished, as a mighty man that cannot save? yet you, O LORD, are in the middle of us, and we are called by your name; leave us not.
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Jeremiah 16:19
O LORD, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction, the Gentiles sh

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