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In the beginning the Lord did his work of creation, and gave everything a place of its own.
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He arranged everything in an eternal order and decreed that it should be that way forever. Not one part of creation ever grows hungry; no part grows tired or stops its work.
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The parts do not crowd one another, and they never disobey his word.
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When the Lord had made all this, he looked at the earth and filled it with good things.
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He covered it with all kinds of creatures that must die and return to the dust.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.