The Bible in Basic English BBE
New International Version NIV
17 Because of this our hearts are feeble; for these things our eyes are dark;
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Because of this our hearts are faint, because of these things our eyes grow dim
18 Because of the mountain of Zion which is a waste; jackals go over it.
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for Mount Zion, which lies desolate, with jackals prowling over it.
19 You, O Lord, are seated as King for ever; the seat of your power is eternal.
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You, LORD, reign forever; your throne endures from generation to generation.
20 Why have we gone from your memory for ever? why have you been turned away from us for so long?
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Why do you always forget us? Why do you forsake us so long?
21 Make us come back to you, O Lord, and let us be turned; make our days new again as in the past.
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Restore us to yourself, LORD, that we may return; renew our days as of old
22 But you have quite given us up; you are full of wrath against us.
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unless you have utterly rejected us and are angry with us beyond measure.
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