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As if that weren't enough, you've blessed my family so that it will continue in your presence always. Because you have blessed it, God, it's really blessed - blessed for good!
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You, my God, have told me plainly, "I will build you a house." That's how I was able to find the courage to pray this prayer to you.
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God, being the God you are, you have spoken all these wonderful words to me.
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As if that weren't enough, you've blessed my family so that it will continue in your presence always. Because you have blessed it, God, it's really blessed - blessed for good!
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