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1 I will take my post; I will position myself on the fortress. I will keep watch to see what the Lord says to me and how he will respond to my complaint.
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I will stand at my watchpost, and station myself on the rampart; I will keep watch to see what he will say to me, and what he will answer concerning my complaint.
2 Then the LORD answered me and said, Write a vision, and make it plain upon a tablet so that a runner can read it.
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Then the Lord answered me and said: Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so that a runner may read it.
3 There is still a vision for the appointed time; it testifies to the end; it does not deceive. If it delays, wait for it; for it is surely coming; it will not be late.
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For there is still a vision for the appointed time; it speaks of the end, and does not lie. If it seems to tarry, wait for it; it will surely come, it will not delay.
4 Some people's desires are truly audacious; they don't do the right thing. But the righteous person will live honestly.
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Look at the proud! Their spirit is not right in them, but the righteous live by their faith.
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