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Turn back to the Lord and forsake your sins; pray in his presence and lessen your offense.
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Return to the Most High and turn away from iniquity, and hate intensely what he abhors.
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Who will sing praises to the Most High in Hades in place of the living who give thanks?
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From the dead, as from one who does not exist, thanksgiving has ceased; those who are alive and well sing the Lord's praises.
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How great is the mercy of the Lord, and his forgiveness for those who return to him!
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