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1 They have greatly oppressed me from my youth-- let Israel say--
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1 They have greatly oppressed me from my youth-- let Israel say--
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2 they have greatly oppressed me from my youth, but they have not gained the victory over me.
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2 they have greatly oppressed me from my youth, but they have not gained the victory over me.
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3 Plowmen have plowed my back and made their furrows long.
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3 Plowmen have plowed my back and made their furrows long.
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4 But the LORD is righteous; he has cut me free from the cords of the wicked.
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4 But the LORD is righteous; he has cut me free from the cords of the wicked.
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5 May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame.
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5 May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame.
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6 May they be like grass on the roof, which withers before it can grow;
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6 May they be like grass on the roof, which withers before it can grow;
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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) |
