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27 It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is young.
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27 It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is young.
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28 Let him sit alone in silence, for the LORD has laid it on him.
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28 Let him sit alone in silence, for the LORD has laid it on him.
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29 Let him bury his face in the dust-- there may yet be hope.
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29 Let him bury his face in the dust-- there may yet be hope.
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30 Let him offer his cheek to one who would strike him, and let him be filled with disgrace.
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30 Let him offer his cheek to one who would strike him, and let him be filled with disgrace.
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31 For men are not cast off by the Lord forever.
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31 For men are not cast off by the Lord forever.
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32 Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love.
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32 Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love.
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33 For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men.
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33 For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men.
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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) |
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) |
