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The Persians trembled at her daring; the Medes were amazed at her bravery.
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Then our people shouted in victory. They had been weak and oppressed, but they forced the enemy to retreat in panic and fear.
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We are the descendants of slaves, but our enemies turned and ran; we killed them like runaway slaves. They were destroyed by the army of the Lord.
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"I will sing a new song to my God. O Lord, you are strong and glorious! You have never been defeated.
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Let all your creatures serve you. You gave the command, and all of them came into being; you breathed on them, and all of them were created. No one can oppose your command.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.