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14 It was you who crushed the heads of Leviathan and gave him as food to the creatures of the desert.
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14 It was you who crushed the heads of Leviathan and gave him as food to the creatures of the desert.
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15 It was you who opened up springs and streams; you dried up the ever flowing rivers.
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15 It was you who opened up springs and streams; you dried up the ever flowing rivers.
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16 The day is yours, and yours also the night; you established the sun and moon.
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16 The day is yours, and yours also the night; you established the sun and moon.
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17 It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter.
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17 It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter.
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18 Remember how the enemy has mocked you, O LORD, how foolish people have reviled your name.
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18 Remember how the enemy has mocked you, O LORD, how foolish people have reviled your name.
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19 Do not hand over the life of your dove to wild beasts; do not forget the lives of your afflicted people forever.
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19 Do not hand over the life of your dove to wild beasts; do not forget the lives of your afflicted people forever.
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20 Have regard for your covenant, because haunts of violence fill the dark places of the land.
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20 Have regard for your covenant, because haunts of violence fill the dark places of the land.
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21 Do not let the oppressed retreat in disgrace; may the poor and needy praise your name.
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21 Do not let the oppressed retreat in disgrace; may the poor and needy praise your name.
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22 Rise up, O God, and defend your cause; remember how fools mock you all day long.
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22 Rise up, O God, and defend your cause; remember how fools mock you all day long.
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23 Do not ignore the clamor of your adversaries, the uproar of your enemies, which rises continually.
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23 Do not ignore the clamor of your adversaries, the uproar of your enemies, which rises continually.
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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) |
