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Turn to the Lord and forsake your sins; pray in his presence and lessen your offenses.
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Return to the Most High and turn away from iniquity, and hate abominations intensely.
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Who will sing praises to the Most High in Hades, as do those who are alive and give thanks?
28
From the dead, as from one who does not exist, thanksgiving has ceased; he who is alive and well sings the Lord's praises.
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How great is the mercy of the Lord, and his forgiveness for those who turn to him!
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.