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20 He heard the moans of the prisoners, and he freed those sentenced to die.
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to hear the groans of the prisoners and release those condemned to death.”
21 The name of the Lord will be heard in Jerusalem; his praise will be heard there.
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So the name of the LORD will be declared in Zion and his praise in Jerusalem
22 People will come together, and kingdoms will serve the Lord.
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when the peoples and the kingdoms assemble to worship the LORD.
23 God has made me tired of living; he has cut short my life.
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In the course of my life he broke my strength; he cut short my days.
24 So I said, "My God, do not take me in the middle of my life. Your years go on and on.
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So I said: “Do not take me away, my God, in the midst of my days; your years go on through all generations.
25 In the beginning you made the earth, and your hands made the skies.
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In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.
26 They will be destroyed, but you will remain. They will all wear out like clothes. And, like clothes, you will change them and throw them away.
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They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing you will change them and they will be discarded.
27 But you never change, and your life will never end.
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But you remain the same, and your years will never end.
28 Our children will live in your presence, and their children will remain with you." Of David.
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The children of your servants will live in your presence; their descendants will be established before you.”
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