8 I was sold into slavery, and the Lord of all made me free: (T12) 9 I was taken into captivity, and His strong hand succoured me. (T12) 10 I was beset with hunger, and the Lord Himself nourished me. (T12)
Testament of Joseph 1:8–10
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Odes of Solomon 25:1–2
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)
Testament of Joseph 1:13–15
13 I was in prison, and my God showed favour unto me; (T12) 14 In bonds, and He released me; (T12) 15 Slandered, and He pleaded my cause; (T12)
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)
Psalms of Solomon 16:2–4
2 I had been nigh unto the gates of Sheol with the sinner, When my soul departed from the Lord God of Israel-- (PSS) 3 Had not the Lord helped me with His everlasting mercy. (PSS) 4 He pricked me, as a horse is pricked, that I might serve Him, My saviour and helper at all times… (PSS)
Psalms 118:12–14
12 They swarmed around me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them off. 13 I was pushed so hard I was falling, but the LORD helped me. 14 The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.
Psalms 118:4–6
4 Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” 5 In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. 6 The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
Odes of Solomon 22:3–5
3 He who scattered my enemies had existed from ancient and my adversaries: (ODE) 4 He who gave me authority over bonds that I might loose them; (ODE) 5 He that overthrew by my hands the dragon with seven heads: and thou hast set me over his roots that I might destroy his seed. (ODE)
Odes of Solomon 7:2–4
2 My joy is the Lord and my impulse is toward Him: this path of mine is excellent: (ODE) 3 For I have a helper, the Lord. (ODE) 4 He hath caused me to know Himself, without grudging, by His simplicity: His kindness has humbled His greatness. (ODE)
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