6 They wished to slay me, but the God of my fathers guarded me: (T12) 7 They let me down into a pit, and the Most High brought me up again. (T12) 8 I was sold into slavery, and the Lord of all made me free: (T12)
Testament of Joseph 1:6–8
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1 I was rescued from my bonds and unto thee, my God, I fled: (ODE) 2 For thou art the right hand of my Salvation and my helper. (ODE)
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Odes of Solomon 22:1–2
1 He who brought me down from on high, also brought me up from the regions below; (ODE) 2 And He who gathers together the things that are betwixt is He also who cast me down: (ODE)
Testament of Joseph 1:19–21
19 And I struggled against a shameless woman, urging me to transgress with her; but the God of Israel my father delivered me from the burning flame. (T12) 20 I was cast into prison, I was beaten, I was mocked; but the Lord granted me to find mercy, in the sight of the kee… (T12)
Odes of Solomon 29:3–5
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2 Samuel 22:16–18
16 The channels of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the world were exposed at the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of His nostrils. 17 He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters. 18 He rescued me from my powerfu…
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