Category Archives: enemies

a united alliance

a united alliance Joshua 9:1-2 (JDV) Joshua 9:1 When all the kings heard about Jericho and Ai, those who were west of the Jordan in the hill country, in the Judean foothills, and all along the coast of the Mediterranean … Continue reading

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the second confidence

the second confidence Joshua 8:3-8 (JDV) Joshua 8:3 So Joshua and all the troops set out to attack Ai. Joshua selected thirty thousand of his ablest soldiers and sent them out at night. Joshua 8:4 He commanded them: “Pay attention. … Continue reading

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disabled warfare

disabled warfare Joshua 7:12-13 (JDV) Joshua 7:12 This is why the Israelites cannot stand against their enemies. They will turn their backs and run from their enemies, because they have been set apart for destruction. I will no longer be … Continue reading

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turn them back

turn them back Psalm 70:1-3 (JDV) Psalm 70:132 God, hurry to rescue me. Yahveh, hurry to help me! Psalm 70:2 Let those who seek to kill me be disgraced and confounded; let those who wish me harm be turned back … Continue reading

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I will bring them back

I will bring them back Psalm 68:19-23 (JDV) Psalm 68:19 Blessed be the Lord! Day after day he bears our burdens; God is our rescue. Selah. Psalm 68:20 Our God is a God of rescue, and escape from death belongs … Continue reading

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he turns tongues

he turns tongues Psalm 64:7-10 (JDV) Psalm 64:7 But God will shoot them with arrows; suddenly, they will be wounded. Psalm 64:8 They will be made to stumble; their own tongues work against them. All who see them will be … Continue reading

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swords and arrows

swords and arrows Psalm 64:1-4 (JDV) Psalm 64:1 God, listen to my voice when I keep babbling. Protect my life from the terror of the enemy. Psalm 64:2 Hide me from the scheming of wicked people, from the mob of … Continue reading

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examples, not victims

examples, not victims Psalm 59:11-13 (JDV) Psalm 59:11 Do not kill them; otherwise, my people will forget. By your power, make them homeless wanderers and bring them down, Lord, our shield. Psalm 59:12 Due to the sin of their mouths … Continue reading

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moral compass

moral compass Psalm 54:3 (JDV) Psalm 54:3 You see, strangers rise up against me, and violent men intend to kill me. They do not let God guide them. Selah moral compass David is convinced that if his enemies really knew … Continue reading

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I feel this, I know that

I feel this, I know that Psalm 53:4-5 (JDV) Psalm 53:4 Will evildoers never understand? They devour my people like they devour bread; they do not call on God. Psalm 53:5 So they will be filled with dread – dread … Continue reading

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