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1 Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
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1 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
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2 Blessed are those whose sin the LORD does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit.
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2 Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit.
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3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.
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3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.
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4 For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer.
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4 For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. "Selah"
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5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD." And you forgave the guilt of my sin.
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5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD"-- and you forgave the guilt of my sin. "Selah"
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6 Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them.
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6 Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the mighty waters rise, they will not reach him.
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7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.
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7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. "Selah"
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8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
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8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.
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9 Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.
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9 Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.
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10 Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORD's unfailing love surrounds those who trust in him.
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10 Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORD's unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him.
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11 Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!
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11 Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!
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