8 Those who cling to worthless idols forsake His loving devotion.
Jonah 2:8
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Isaiah 42:16–18
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1 Samuel 12:20–22
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Psalms 31:5–7
5 Into Your hands I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O LORD, God of truth. 6 I hate those who cling to worthless idols, but in the LORD I trust. 7 I will be glad and rejoice in Your loving devotion, for You have seen my affliction; You have known the anguish o…
Wisdom of Solomon 14:28–30
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Psalms 119:117–119
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Baruch 6:41–43
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Deuteronomy 6:13–15
13 Fear the LORD your God, serve Him only, and take your oaths in His name. 14 Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you. 15 For the LORD your God, who is among you, is a jealous God. Otherwise the anger of the LORD your God will be kindled against yo…
Psalms 115:7–9
7 they have hands, but cannot feel; they have feet, but cannot walk; they cannot even clear their throats. 8 Those who make them become like them, as do all who trust in them. 9 O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.
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