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2 Rise up, O Judge of the earth; pay back to the proud what they deserve.
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2 Rise up, O Judge of the earth; pay back to the proud what they deserve.
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3 How long will the wicked, O LORD, how long will the wicked be jubilant?
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3 How long will the wicked, O LORD, how long will the wicked be jubilant?
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4 They pour out arrogant words; all the evildoers are full of boasting.
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4 They pour out arrogant words; all the evildoers are full of boasting.
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5 They crush your people, O LORD; they oppress your inheritance.
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5 They crush your people, O LORD; they oppress your inheritance.
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6 They slay the widow and the alien; they murder the fatherless.
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6 They slay the widow and the alien; they murder the fatherless.
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7 They say, "The LORD does not see; the God of Jacob pays no heed."
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7 They say, "The LORD does not see; the God of Jacob pays no heed."
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8 Take heed, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise?
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8 Take heed, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise?
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9 Does he who implanted the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see?
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9 Does he who implanted the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see?
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10 Does he who disciplines nations not punish? Does he who teaches man lack knowledge?
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10 Does he who disciplines nations not punish? Does he who teaches man lack knowledge?
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11 The LORD knows the thoughts of man; he knows that they are futile.
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11 The LORD knows the thoughts of man; he knows that they are futile.
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12 Blessed is the man you discipline, O LORD, the man you teach from your law;
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12 Blessed is the man you discipline, O LORD, the man you teach from your law;
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13 you grant him relief from days of trouble, till a pit is dug for the wicked.
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13 you grant him relief from days of trouble, till a pit is dug for the wicked.
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14 For the LORD will not reject his people; he will never forsake his inheritance.
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14 For the LORD will not reject his people; he will never forsake his inheritance.
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15 Judgment will again be founded on righteousness, and all the upright in heart will follow it.
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15 Judgment will again be founded on righteousness, and all the upright in heart will follow it.
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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) |
