Deuteronomy 4:7-8

New International Version

⁷What other nation is so great^(A) as to have their gods near^(B) them the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him? ⁸And what other nation is so great as to have such righteous decrees and laws^(C) as this body of laws I am setting before you today?

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Genesis 15:1

New International Version

The Lord’s Covenant With Abram

15 After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram^(A) in a vision:^(B)

“Do not be afraid,^(C) Abram.
I am your shield,^[a]^(D)
your very great reward.^[b]^(E)”

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Footnotes

Genesis 15:1 Or sovereign
Genesis 15:1 Or shield; / your reward will be very great

Genesis 15:1 in all English translations

2 Samuel 22:3

New International Version

³    my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,^(A)
    my shield^[a]^(B) and the horn^[b]^(C) of my salvation.
He is my stronghold,^(D) my refuge and my savior—
    from violent people you save me.

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Footnotes

2 Samuel 22:3 Or sovereign
2 Samuel 22:3 Horn here symbolizes strength.

2 Samuel 22:3 in all English translations

Psalm 28:7

New International Version

⁷The Lord is my strength^(A) and my shield;
my heart trusts^(B) in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,^(C)
and with my song I praise him.^(D)