Relief

When Pharaoh saw that there was relief, however, he hardened his heart and would not listen to Moses and Aaron, just as the LORD had said.

When that day comes, you will beg for relief from the king you have chosen, but the LORD will not answer you on that day.”

And whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would pick up his harp and play. Then Saul would find relief and feel better, and the spirit of distress would depart from him.

For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows if perhaps you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”

But I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation of my lips would bring relief.

I must speak and find relief; I must open my lips and respond.

Men cry out under great oppression; they plead for relief from the arm of the mighty.

…to grant him relief from days of trouble, until a pit is dug for the wicked.

The hearts of the people cry out to the Lord. O wall of the Daughter of Zion, let your tears run down like a river day and night. Give yourself no relief, and your eyes no rest.

My eyes overflow unceasingly, without relief,

You heard my plea: “Do not ignore my cry for relief.”

So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.

…and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels

…and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.