Quotes about Opposition
They open their mouths against me and strike my cheeks with contempt; they join together against me.
— Job 16:10
The rabble arises at my right; they lay snares for my feet and build siege ramps against me.
— Job 30:12
You have ruthlessly turned on me; You oppose me with Your strong hand.
— Job 30:21
The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One:
— Psalm 2:2
You have made my enemies retreat before me; I put an end to those who hated me.
— Psalm 18:40
For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life.
— Psalm 31:13
Of David. Contend with my opponents, O LORD; fight against those who fight against me.
— Psalm 35:1
May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plan to harm me be driven back and confounded.
— Psalm 35:4
But when I stumbled, they assembled in glee; they gathered together against me. Assailants I did not know slandered me without ceasing.
— Psalm 35:15
Like godless jesters at a feast, they gnashed their teeth at me.
— Psalm 35:16
The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them,
— Psalm 37:12
Though the wicked lie in wait for the righteous, and seek to slay them,
— Psalm 37:32