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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,
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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.