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In the Old Testament, David credits God with feet &quot;like the feet of a deer&quot; (Psalm\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t<div class=\"cppw-paywall paywp-paywall\" data-required-level=\"25\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"cppw-lock-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<h2>Continue reading with a subscription<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p>Get unlimited access to all our premium content and exclusive features.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cppw-paywall__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"cppw-button wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/pt\/become-a-member\/\">Subscribe now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"cppw-login-link\" href=\"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/pt\/login\/\">Already a subscriber? Sign in<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"cppw-paywall__microcopy\">Enjoy unlimited access, cancel anytime.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover inspiring Bible verses for athletes that encourage strength, perseverance, and faith in sports and life. Get motivated today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":104623,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[35],"tags":[],"series":[],"class_list":["post-46993","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bible-verses"],"mb":[],"acf":[],"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":46407,"url":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/pt\/learn\/bible-verses-exercise\/","url_meta":{"origin":46993,"position":0},"title":"13 Bible Verses About Exercise","author":"Christian Pure Team","date":"Novembro 17, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Discover inspiring Bible verses about exercise that encourage physical fitness and spiritual growth. 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