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21 "Men listened to me expectantly, waiting in silence for my counsel.
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21 "Men listened to me expectantly, waiting in silence for my counsel.
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22 After I had spoken, they spoke no more; my words fell gently on their ears.
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22 After I had spoken, they spoke no more; my words fell gently on their ears.
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23 They waited for me as for showers and drank in my words as the spring rain.
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23 They waited for me as for showers and drank in my words as the spring rain.
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24 When I smiled at them, they scarcely believed it; the light of my face was precious to them.
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24 When I smiled at them, they scarcely believed it; the light of my face was precious to them.
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25 I chose the way for them and sat as their chief; I dwelt as a king among his troops; I was like one who comforts mourners.
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25 I chose the way for them and sat as their chief; I dwelt as a king among his troops; I was like one who comforts mourners.
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Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
