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To remind them of your oracles they were bitten, and then were quickly delivered, so that they would not fall into deep forgetfulness and become unresponsive to your kindness.
12
For neither herb nor poultice cured them, but it was your word, O Lord, that heals all people.
13
For you have power over life and death; you lead mortals down to the gates of Hades and back again.
14
A person in wickedness kills another, but cannot bring back the departed spirit, or set free the imprisoned soul.
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