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1 Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him, he will bring forth justice to the nations.
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1 "Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him and he will bring justice to the nations.
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2 He will not cry or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street;
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2 He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets.
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3 a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice.
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3 A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice;
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4 He will not fail or be discouraged till he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his law.
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4 he will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his law the islands will put their hope."
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