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17 Some were sick through their sinful ways, and because of their iniquities endured affliction;
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Some became fools through their rebellious ways and suffered affliction because of their iniquities.
18 they loathed any kind of food, and they drew near to the gates of death.
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They loathed all food and drew near the gates of death.
19 Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress;
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Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress.
20 he sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from destruction.
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He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.
21 Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to humankind.
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Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.
22 And let them offer thanksgiving sacrifices, and tell of his deeds with songs of joy.
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Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy.
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