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22 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.
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Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.
23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
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They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
24 I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.”
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I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.”
25 The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him;
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The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him;
26 it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.
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it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.
27 It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is young.
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It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is young.
28 Let him sit alone in silence, for the LORD has laid it on him.
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Let him sit alone in silence, for the LORD has laid it on him.
29 Let him bury his face in the dust— there may yet be hope.
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Let him bury his face in the dust— there may yet be hope.
30 Let him offer his cheek to one who would strike him, and let him be filled with disgrace.
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Let him offer his cheek to one who would strike him, and let him be filled with disgrace.
31 For no one is cast off by the Lord forever.
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For no one is cast off by the Lord forever.
32 Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love.
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Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love.
33 For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to anyone.
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For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to anyone.
34 To crush underfoot all prisoners in the land,
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To crush underfoot all prisoners in the land,
35 to deny people their rights before the Most High,
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to deny people their rights before the Most High,
36 to deprive them of justice— would not the Lord see such things?
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to deprive them of justice— would not the Lord see such things?
37 Who can speak and have it happen if the Lord has not decreed it?
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Who can speak and have it happen if the Lord has not decreed it?
38 Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that both calamities and good things come?
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Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that both calamities and good things come?
39 Why should the living complain when punished for their sins?
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Why should the living complain when punished for their sins?
40 Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the LORD.
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Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the LORD.
41 Let us lift up our hearts and our hands to God in heaven, and say:
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Let us lift up our hearts and our hands to God in heaven, and say:
42 “We have sinned and rebelled and you have not forgiven.
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“We have sinned and rebelled and you have not forgiven.
43 “You have covered yourself with anger and pursued us; you have slain without pity.
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“You have covered yourself with anger and pursued us; you have slain without pity.
44 You have covered yourself with a cloud so that no prayer can get through.
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You have covered yourself with a cloud so that no prayer can get through.
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Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide.