# verses

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Now know I that Jehovah saveth his anointed; He will answer him from his holy heaven With the saving strength of his right hand.

normalized_text:
now know i that jehovah saveth his anointed he will answer him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand


normalized_text: some trust in chariots and some in horses but we will make mention of the name of jehovah our god
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Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses; But we will make mention of the name of Jehovah our God.


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For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O Jehovah; And in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!

normalized_text:
for the chief musician a psalm of david the king shall joy in thy strength o jehovah and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice


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For the king trusteth in Jehovah; And through the lovingkindness of the Most High he shall not be moved.

normalized_text:
for the king trusteth in jehovah and through the lovingkindness of the most high he shall not be moved


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Thou wilt make them as a fiery furnace in the time of thine anger: Jehovah will swallow them up in his wrath, And the fire shall devour them.

normalized_text:
thou wilt make them as a fiery furnace in the time of thine anger jehovah will swallow them up in his wrath and the fire shall devour them


normalized_text: for thou wilt make them turn their back thou wilt make ready with thy bowstrings against their face
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For thou wilt make them turn their back; Thou wilt make ready with thy bowstrings against their face.


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For the Chief Musician; set to Aijeleth hash-Shahar. A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? [Why art thou so] far from helping me, [and from] the words of my groaning?

normalized_text:
for the chief musician set to aijeleth hash shahar a psalm of david my god my god why hast thou forsaken me why art thou so far from helping me and from the words of my groaning


normalized_text: commit thyself unto jehovah let him deliver him let him rescue him seeing he delighteth in him
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Commit [thyself] unto Jehovah; Let him deliver him: Let him rescue him, seeing he delighteth in him.


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But thou art he that took me out of the womb; Thou didst make me trust [when I was] upon my mother's breasts.

normalized_text:
but thou art he that took me out of the womb thou didst make me trust when i was upon my mother's breasts


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I am poured out like water, And all my bones are out of joint: My heart is like wax; It is melted within me.

normalized_text:
i am poured out like water and all my bones are out of joint my heart is like wax it is melted within me


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My strength is dried up like a potsherd; And my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; And thou hast brought me into the dust of death.

normalized_text:
my strength is dried up like a potsherd and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws and thou hast brought me into the dust of death


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For dogs have compassed me: A company of evil-doers have inclosed me; They pierced my hands and my feet.

normalized_text:
for dogs have compassed me a company of evil doers have inclosed me they pierced my hands and my feet


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Ye that fear Jehovah, praise him; All ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; And stand in awe of him, all ye the seed of Israel.

normalized_text:
ye that fear jehovah praise him all ye the seed of jacob glorify him and stand in awe of him all ye the seed of israel


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For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; Neither hath he hid his face from him; But when he cried unto him, he heard.

normalized_text:
for he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted neither hath he hid his face from him but when he cried unto him he heard


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The meek shall eat and be satisfied; They shall praise Jehovah that seek after him: Let your heart live for ever.

normalized_text:
the meek shall eat and be satisfied they shall praise jehovah that seek after him let your heart live for ever


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All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn unto Jehovah; And all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.

normalized_text:
all the ends of the earth shall remember and turn unto jehovah and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee


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All the fat ones of the earth shall eat and worship: All they that go down to the dust shall bow before him, Even he that cannot keep his soul alive.

normalized_text:
all the fat ones of the earth shall eat and worship all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him even he that cannot keep his soul alive


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They shall come and shall declare his righteousness Unto a people that shall be born, that he hath done it.

normalized_text:
they shall come and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall be born that he hath done it


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Yea, thou I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

normalized_text:
yea thou i walk through the valley of the shadow of death i will fear no evil for thou art with me thy rod and thy staff they comfort me


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Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup runneth over.

normalized_text:
thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies thou hast anointed my head with oil my cup runneth over


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Surely goodness and lovingkindness shall follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah for ever.

normalized_text:
surely goodness and lovingkindness shall follow me all the days of my life and i shall dwell in the house of jehovah for ever


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A Psalm of David. The earth is Jehovah's, and the fulness thereof; The world, and they that dwell therein.

normalized_text:
a psalm of david the earth is jehovah's and the fulness thereof the world and they that dwell therein


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He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; Who hath not lifted up his soul unto falsehood, And hath not sworn deceitfully.

normalized_text:
he that hath clean hands and a pure heart who hath not lifted up his soul unto falsehood and hath not sworn deceitfully


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Lift up your heads, O ye gates; And be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors: And the King of glory will come in.

normalized_text:
lift up your heads o ye gates and be ye lifted up ye everlasting doors and the king of glory will come in


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Lift up your heads, O ye gates; Yea, lift them up, ye everlasting doors: And the King of glory will come in.

normalized_text:
lift up your heads o ye gates yea lift them up ye everlasting doors and the king of glory will come in


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Yea, none that wait for thee shall be put to shame: They shall be put to shame that deal treacherously without cause.

normalized_text:
yea none that wait for thee shall be put to shame they shall be put to shame that deal treacherously without cause


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Guide me in thy truth, and teach me; For thou art the God of my salvation; For thee do I wait all the day.

normalized_text:
guide me in thy truth and teach me for thou art the god of my salvation for thee do i wait all the day


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Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: According to thy lovingkindness remember thou me, For thy goodness' sake, O Jehovah.

normalized_text:
remember not the sins of my youth nor my transgressions according to thy lovingkindness remember thou me for thy goodness' sake o jehovah


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All the paths of Jehovah are lovingkindness and truth Unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

normalized_text:
all the paths of jehovah are lovingkindness and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies


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[ A Psalm of David.] Judge me, O Jehovah, for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in Jehovah without wavering.

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a psalm of david judge me o jehovah for i have walked in mine integrity i have trusted also in jehovah without wavering


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[ A Psalm of David.] Jehovah is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?

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a psalm of david jehovah is my light and my salvation whom shall i fear jehovah is the strength of my life of whom shall i be afraid


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When evil-doers came upon me to eat up my flesh, [Even] mine adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell.

normalized_text:
when evil doers came upon me to eat up my flesh even mine adversaries and my foes they stumbled and fell


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Though a host should encamp against me, My heart shall not fear: Though war should rise against me, Even then will I be confident.

normalized_text:
though a host should encamp against me my heart shall not fear though war should rise against me even then will i be confident


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One thing have I asked of Jehovah, that will I seek after; That I may dwell in the house of Jehovah all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of Jehovah, And to inquire in his temple.

normalized_text:
one thing have i asked of jehovah that will i seek after that i may dwell in the house of jehovah all the days of my life to behold the beauty of jehovah and to inquire in his temple


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For in the day of trouble he will keep me secretly in his pavilion: In the covert of his tabernacle will he hide me; He will lift me up upon a rock.

normalized_text:
for in the day of trouble he will keep me secretly in his pavilion in the covert of his tabernacle will he hide me he will lift me up upon a rock


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And now shall my head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me. And I will offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto Jehovah.

normalized_text:
and now shall my head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me and i will offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy i will sing yea i will sing praises unto jehovah


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Hide not thy face from me; Put not thy servant away in anger: Thou hast been my help; Cast me not off, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.

normalized_text:
hide not thy face from me put not thy servant away in anger thou hast been my help cast me not off neither forsake me o god of my salvation


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Deliver me not over unto the will of mine adversaries: For false witnesses are risen up against me, And such as breathe out cruelty.

normalized_text:
deliver me not over unto the will of mine adversaries for false witnesses are risen up against me and such as breathe out cruelty


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[ A Psalm of David.] Unto thee, O Jehovah, will I call: My rock, be not thou deaf unto me; Lest, if thou be silent unto me, I become like them that go down into the pit.

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a psalm of david unto thee o jehovah will i call my rock be not thou deaf unto me lest if thou be silent unto me i become like them that go down into the pit


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Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, When I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle.

normalized_text:
hear the voice of my supplications when i cry unto thee when i lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle


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Draw me not away with the wicked, And with the workers of iniquity; That speak peace with their neighbors, But mischief is in their hearts.

normalized_text:
draw me not away with the wicked and with the workers of iniquity that speak peace with their neighbors but mischief is in their hearts


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Give them according to their work, and according to the wickedness of their doings: Give them after the operation of their hands; Render to them their desert.

normalized_text:
give them according to their work and according to the wickedness of their doings give them after the operation of their hands render to them their desert


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Because they regard not the works of Jehovah, Nor the operation of his hands, He will break them down and not build them up.

normalized_text:
because they regard not the works of jehovah nor the operation of his hands he will break them down and not build them up


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Jehovah is my strength and my shield; My heart hath trusted in him, and I am helped: Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; And with my song will I praise him.

normalized_text:
jehovah is my strength and my shield my heart hath trusted in him and i am helped therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth and with my song will i praise him


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A Psalm of David. Ascribe unto Jehovah, O ye sons of the mighty, Ascribe unto Jehovah glory and strength.

normalized_text:
a psalm of david ascribe unto jehovah o ye sons of the mighty ascribe unto jehovah glory and strength


normalized_text: the voice of jehovah is upon the waters the god of glory thundereth even jehovah upon many waters
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The voice of Jehovah is upon the waters: The God of glory thundereth, Even Jehovah upon many waters.


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The voice of Jehovah maketh the hinds to calve, And strippeth the forests bare: And in his temple everything saith, Glory.

normalized_text:
the voice of jehovah maketh the hinds to calve and strippeth the forests bare and in his temple everything saith glory


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A Psalm; a Song at the Dedication of the House. [A Psalm] of David. I will extol thee, O Jehovah; For thou hast raised me up, And hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.

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a psalm a song at the dedication of the house a psalm of david i will extol thee o jehovah for thou hast raised me up and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me


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O Jehovah, thou hast brought up my soul from Sheol; Thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.

normalized_text:
o jehovah thou hast brought up my soul from sheol thou hast kept me alive that i should not go down to the pit


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For his anger is but for a moment; His favor is for a life-time: Weeping may tarry for the night, But joy [cometh] in the morning.

normalized_text:
for his anger is but for a moment his favor is for a life time weeping may tarry for the night but joy cometh in the morning


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Thou, Jehovah, of thy favor hadst made my mountain to stand strong. Thou didst hide thy face; I was troubled.

normalized_text:
thou jehovah of thy favor hadst made my mountain to stand strong thou didst hide thy face i was troubled


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What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?

normalized_text:
what profit is there in my blood when i go down to the pit shall the dust praise thee shall it declare thy truth


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Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing; Thou hast loosed my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;

normalized_text:
thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing thou hast loosed my sackcloth and girded me with gladness


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To the end that [my] glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Jehovah my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

normalized_text:
to the end that my glory may sing praise to thee and not be silent o jehovah my god i will give thanks unto thee for ever


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For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. In thee, O Jehovah, do I take refuge; Let me never be put to shame: Deliver me in thy righteousness.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician a psalm of david in thee o jehovah do i take refuge let me never be put to shame deliver me in thy righteousness


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Bow down thine ear unto me; Deliver me speedily: Be thou to me a strong rock, A house of defence to save me.

normalized_text:
bow down thine ear unto me deliver me speedily be thou to me a strong rock a house of defence to save me


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I will be glad and rejoice in thy lovingkindness; For thou hast seen my affliction: Thou hast known my soul in adversities;

normalized_text:
i will be glad and rejoice in thy lovingkindness for thou hast seen my affliction thou hast known my soul in adversities


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Have mercy upon me, O Jehovah, for I am in distress: Mine eye wasteth away with grief, [yea], my soul and my body.

normalized_text:
have mercy upon me o jehovah for i am in distress mine eye wasteth away with grief yea my soul and my body


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For my life is spent with sorrow, And my years with sighing: My strength faileth because of mine iniquity, And my bones are wasted away.

normalized_text:
for my life is spent with sorrow and my years with sighing my strength faileth because of mine iniquity and my bones are wasted away


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Because of all mine adversaries I am become a reproach, Yea, unto my neighbors exceedingly, And a fear to mine acquaintance: They that did see me without fled from me.

normalized_text:
because of all mine adversaries i am become a reproach yea unto my neighbors exceedingly and a fear to mine acquaintance they that did see me without fled from me


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For I have heard the defaming of many, Terror on every side: While they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life.

normalized_text:
for i have heard the defaming of many terror on every side while they took counsel together against me they devised to take away my life


normalized_text: my times are in thy hand deliver me from the hand of mine enemies and from them that persecute me
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My times are in thy hand: Deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.


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Let me not be put to shame, O Jehovah; For I have called upon thee: Let the wicked be put to shame, let them be silent in Sheol.

normalized_text:
let me not be put to shame o jehovah for i have called upon thee let the wicked be put to shame let them be silent in sheol


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Oh how great is thy goodness, Which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee, Which thou hast wrought for them that take refuge in thee, Before the sons of men!

normalized_text:
oh how great is thy goodness which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee which thou hast wrought for them that take refuge in thee before the sons of men


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In the covert of thy presence wilt thou hide them from the plottings of man: Thou wilt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.

normalized_text:
in the covert of thy presence wilt thou hide them from the plottings of man thou wilt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues


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As for me, I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: Nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications When I cried unto thee.

normalized_text:
as for me i said in my haste i am cut off from before thine eyes nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when i cried unto thee


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Oh love Jehovah, all ye his saints: Jehovah preserveth the faithful, And plentifully rewardeth him that dealeth proudly.

normalized_text:
oh love jehovah all ye his saints jehovah preserveth the faithful and plentifully rewardeth him that dealeth proudly


normalized_text: for day and night thy hand was heavy upon me my moisture was changed as with the drought of summer
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For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: My moisture was changed [as] with the drought of summer.


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I acknowledged my sin unto thee, And mine iniquity did I not hide: I said, I will confess my transgressions unto Jehovah; And thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin.

normalized_text:
i acknowledged my sin unto thee and mine iniquity did i not hide i said i will confess my transgressions unto jehovah and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin


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For this let every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: Surely when the great waters overflow they shall not reach unto him.

normalized_text:
for this let every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found surely when the great waters overflow they shall not reach unto him


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Thou art my hiding-place; Thou wilt preserve me from trouble; Thou wilt compass me about with songs of deliverance.

normalized_text:
thou art my hiding place thou wilt preserve me from trouble thou wilt compass me about with songs of deliverance


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I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee.

normalized_text:
i will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go i will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee


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Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding; Whose trappings must be bit and bridle to hold them in, [Else] they will not come near unto thee.

normalized_text:
be ye not as the horse or as the mule which have no understanding whose trappings must be bit and bridle to hold them in else they will not come near unto thee


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Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he that trusteth in Jehovah, lovingkindness shall compass him about.

normalized_text:
many sorrows shall be to the wicked but he that trusteth in jehovah lovingkindness shall compass him about


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Jehovah bringeth the counsel of the nations to nought; He maketh the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect.

normalized_text:
jehovah bringeth the counsel of the nations to nought he maketh the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect


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[ A Psalm of David; when he changed his behavior before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed.] I will bless Jehovah at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.

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a psalm of david when he changed his behavior before abimelech who drove him away and he departed i will bless jehovah at all times his praise shall continually be in my mouth


normalized_text: the young lions do lack and suffer hunger but they that seek jehovah shall not want any good thing
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The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger; But they that seek Jehovah shall not want any good thing.


normalized_text: the face of jehovah is against them that do evil to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth
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The face of Jehovah is against them that do evil, To cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.


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Jehovah redeemeth the soul of his servants; And none of them that take refuge in him shall be condemned.

normalized_text:
jehovah redeemeth the soul of his servants and none of them that take refuge in him shall be condemned


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[ A Psalm of David.] Strive thou, O Jehovah, with them that strive with me: Fight thou against them that fight against me.

normalized_text:
a psalm of david strive thou o jehovah with them that strive with me fight thou against them that fight against me


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Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that pursue me: Say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.

normalized_text:
draw out also the spear and stop the way against them that pursue me say unto my soul i am thy salvation


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Let them be put to shame and brought to dishonor that seek after my soul: Let them be turned back and confounded that devise my hurt.

normalized_text:
let them be put to shame and brought to dishonor that seek after my soul let them be turned back and confounded that devise my hurt


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For without cause have they hid for me their net [in] a pit; Without cause have they digged [a pit] for my soul.

normalized_text:
for without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit without cause have they digged a pit for my soul


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Let destruction come upon him unawares; And let his net that he hath hid catch himself: With destruction let him fall therein.

normalized_text:
let destruction come upon him unawares and let his net that he hath hid catch himself with destruction let him fall therein


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All my bones shall say, Jehovah, who is like unto thee, Who deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, Yea, the poor and the needy from him that robbeth him?

normalized_text:
all my bones shall say jehovah who is like unto thee who deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him yea the poor and the needy from him that robbeth him


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But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I afflicted my soul with fasting; And my prayer returned into mine own bosom.

normalized_text:
but as for me when they were sick my clothing was sackcloth i afflicted my soul with fasting and my prayer returned into mine own bosom


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I behaved myself as though it had been my friend or my brother: I bowed down mourning, as one that bewaileth his mother.

normalized_text:
i behaved myself as though it had been my friend or my brother i bowed down mourning as one that bewaileth his mother


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But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together: The abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew [it] not; They did tear me, and ceased not:

normalized_text:
but in mine adversity they rejoiced and gathered themselves together the abjects gathered themselves together against me and i knew it not they did tear me and ceased not


normalized_text: lord how long wilt thou look on rescue my soul from their destructions my darling from the lions
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Lord, how long wilt thou look on? Rescue my soul from their destructions, My darling from the lions.


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Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me; Neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.

normalized_text:
let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause


normalized_text: let them not say in their heart aha so would we have it let them not say we have swallowed him up
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Let them not say in their heart, Aha, so would we have it: Let them not say, We have swallowed him up.


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Let them be put to shame and confounded together that rejoice at my hurt: Let them be clothed with shame and dishonor that magnify themselves against me.

normalized_text:
let them be put to shame and confounded together that rejoice at my hurt let them be clothed with shame and dishonor that magnify themselves against me


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Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favor my righteous cause: Yea, let them say continually, Jehovah be magnified, Who hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.

normalized_text:
let them shout for joy and be glad that favor my righteous cause yea let them say continually jehovah be magnified who hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant


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For the Chief Musician. [A Psalm] of David the servant of Jehovah. The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, There is no fear of God before his eyes.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician a psalm of david the servant of jehovah the transgression of the wicked saith within my heart there is no fear of god before his eyes


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He deviseth iniquity upon his bed; He setteth himself in a way that is not good; He abhorreth not evil.

normalized_text:
he deviseth iniquity upon his bed he setteth himself in a way that is not good he abhorreth not evil


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Thy righteousness is like the mountains of God; Thy judgments are a great deep: O Jehovah, thou preservest man and beast.

normalized_text:
thy righteousness is like the mountains of god thy judgments are a great deep o jehovah thou preservest man and beast


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How precious is thy lovingkindness, O God! And the children of men take refuge under the shadow of thy wings.

normalized_text:
how precious is thy lovingkindness o god and the children of men take refuge under the shadow of thy wings


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They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; And thou wilt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.

normalized_text:
they shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house and thou wilt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures


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Oh continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee, And thy righteousness to the upright in heart.

normalized_text:
oh continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee and thy righteousness to the upright in heart


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[ A Psalm of David.] Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, Neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness.

normalized_text:
a psalm of david fret not thyself because of evil doers neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness


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Rest in Jehovah, and wait patiently for him: Fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, Because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

normalized_text:
rest in jehovah and wait patiently for him fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass


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For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: Yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and he shall not be.

normalized_text:
for yet a little while and the wicked shall not be yea thou shalt diligently consider his place and he shall not be


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The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, To cast down the poor and needy, To slay such as are upright in the way.

normalized_text:
the wicked have drawn out the sword and have bent their bow to cast down the poor and needy to slay such as are upright in the way


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They shall not be put to shame in the time of evil; And in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

normalized_text:
they shall not be put to shame in the time of evil and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied


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But the wicked shall perish, And the enemies of Jehovah shall be as the fat of lambs: They shall consume; in smoke shall they consume away.

normalized_text:
but the wicked shall perish and the enemies of jehovah shall be as the fat of lambs they shall consume in smoke shall they consume away


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For such as are blessed of him shall inherit the land; And they that are cursed of him shall be cut off.

normalized_text:
for such as are blessed of him shall inherit the land and they that are cursed of him shall be cut off


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I have been young, and now am old; Yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his seed begging bread.

normalized_text:
i have been young and now am old yet have i not seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging bread


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For Jehovah loveth justice, And forsaketh not his saints; They are preserved for ever: But the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.

normalized_text:
for jehovah loveth justice and forsaketh not his saints they are preserved for ever but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off


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Wait for Jehovah, and keep his way, And he will exalt thee to inherit the land: When the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.

normalized_text:
wait for jehovah and keep his way and he will exalt thee to inherit the land when the wicked are cut off thou shalt see it


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And Jehovah helpeth them, and rescueth them; He rescueth them from the wicked, and saveth them, Because they have taken refuge in him.

normalized_text:
and jehovah helpeth them and rescueth them he rescueth them from the wicked and saveth them because they have taken refuge in him


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A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance. O Jehovah, rebuke me not in thy wrath; Neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.

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a psalm of david to bring to remembrance o jehovah rebuke me not in thy wrath neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure


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There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine indignation; Neither is there any health in my bones because of my sin.

normalized_text:
there is no soundness in my flesh because of thine indignation neither is there any health in my bones because of my sin


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They also that seek after my life lay snares [for me]; And they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, And meditate deceits all the day long.

normalized_text:
they also that seek after my life lay snares for me and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things and meditate deceits all the day long


normalized_text: they also that render evil for good are adversaries unto me because i follow the thing that is good
text:
They also that render evil for good Are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good.


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For the Chief Musician, for Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, I will take heed to my ways, That I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, While the wicked is before me.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician for jeduthun a psalm of david i said i will take heed to my ways that i sin not with my tongue i will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me


normalized_text: jehovah make me to know mine end and the measure of my days what it is let me know how frail i am
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Jehovah, make me to know mine end, And the measure of my days, what it is; Let me know how frail I am.


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Behold, thou hast made my days [as] handbreadths; And my life-time is as nothing before thee: Surely every man at his best estate is altogether vanity.

normalized_text:
behold thou hast made my days as handbreadths and my life time is as nothing before thee surely every man at his best estate is altogether vanity


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[Surely every man] [walketh] [in a vain show;] [Surely they are disquieted] [in vain:] [He heapeth up] [riches], and knoweth not who shall gather them.

normalized_text:
surely every man walketh in a vain show surely they are disquieted in vain he heapeth up riches and knoweth not who shall gather them


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When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, Thou makest his beauty to consume away like a moth: Surely every man is vanity. Selah

normalized_text:
when thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity thou makest his beauty to consume away like a moth surely every man is vanity selah


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Hear my prayer, O Jehovah, and give ear unto my cry; Hold not thy peace at my tears: For I am a stranger with thee, A sojourner, as all my fathers were.

normalized_text:
hear my prayer o jehovah and give ear unto my cry hold not thy peace at my tears for i am a stranger with thee a sojourner as all my fathers were


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For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for Jehovah; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician a psalm of david i waited patiently for jehovah and he inclined unto me and heard my cry


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He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay; And he set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.

normalized_text:
he brought me up also out of a horrible pit out of the miry clay and he set my feet upon a rock and established my goings


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And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: Many shall see it, and fear, And shall trust in Jehovah.

normalized_text:
and he hath put a new song in my mouth even praise unto our god many shall see it and fear and shall trust in jehovah


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Blessed is the man that maketh Jehovah his trust, And respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.

normalized_text:
blessed is the man that maketh jehovah his trust and respecteth not the proud nor such as turn aside to lies


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Many, O Jehovah my God, are the wonderful works which thou hast done, And thy thoughts which are to us-ward; They cannot be set in order unto thee; If I would declare and speak of them, They are more than can be numbered.

normalized_text:
many o jehovah my god are the wonderful works which thou hast done and thy thoughts which are to us ward they cannot be set in order unto thee if i would declare and speak of them they are more than can be numbered


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Sacrifice and offering thou hast no delight in; Mine ears hast thou opened: Burnt-offering and sin-offering hast thou not required.

normalized_text:
sacrifice and offering thou hast no delight in mine ears hast thou opened burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required


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I have proclaimed glad tidings of righteousness in the great assembly; Lo, I will not refrain my lips, O Jehovah, thou knowest.

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i have proclaimed glad tidings of righteousness in the great assembly lo i will not refrain my lips o jehovah thou knowest


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I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation; I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great assembly.

normalized_text:
i have not hid thy righteousness within my heart i have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation i have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great assembly


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Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O Jehovah; Let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me.

normalized_text:
withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me o jehovah let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me


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For innumerable evils have compassed me about; Mine iniquities have overtaken me, so that I am not able to look up; They are more than the hairs of my head; And my heart hath failed me.

normalized_text:
for innumerable evils have compassed me about mine iniquities have overtaken me so that i am not able to look up they are more than the hairs of my head and my heart hath failed me


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Let them be put to shame and confounded together That seek after my soul to destroy it: Let them be turned backward and brought to dishonor That delight in my hurt.

normalized_text:
let them be put to shame and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it let them be turned backward and brought to dishonor that delight in my hurt


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Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: Let such as love thy salvation say continually, Jehovah be magnified.

normalized_text:
let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee let such as love thy salvation say continually jehovah be magnified


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But I am poor and needy; [Yet] the Lord thinketh upon me: Thou art my help and my deliverer; Make no tarrying, O my God.

normalized_text:
but i am poor and needy yet the lord thinketh upon me thou art my help and my deliverer make no tarrying o my god


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For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: Jehovah will deliver him in the day of evil.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician a psalm of david blessed is he that considereth the poor jehovah will deliver him in the day of evil


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Jehovah will preserve him, and keep him alive, And he shall be blessed upon the earth; And deliver not thou him unto the will of his enemies.

normalized_text:
jehovah will preserve him and keep him alive and he shall be blessed upon the earth and deliver not thou him unto the will of his enemies


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And if he come to see [me], he speaketh falsehood; His heart gathereth iniquity to itself: When he goeth abroad, he telleth it.

normalized_text:
and if he come to see me he speaketh falsehood his heart gathereth iniquity to itself when he goeth abroad he telleth it


normalized_text: an evil disease say they cleaveth fast unto him and now that he lieth he shall rise up no more
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An evil disease, [say they], cleaveth fast unto him; And now that he lieth he shall rise up no more.


text:
Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, Who did eat of my bread, Hath lifted up his heel against me.

normalized_text:
yea mine own familiar friend in whom i trusted who did eat of my bread hath lifted up his heel against me


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For the Chief Musician. Maschil of the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, So panteth my soul after thee, O God.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician maschil of the sons of korah as the hart panteth after the water brooks so panteth my soul after thee o god


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These things I remember, and pour out my soul within me, How I went with the throng, and led them to the house of God, With the voice of joy and praise, a multitude keeping holyday.

normalized_text:
these things i remember and pour out my soul within me how i went with the throng and led them to the house of god with the voice of joy and praise a multitude keeping holyday


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Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And [why] art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God; for I shall yet praise him [For] the help of his countenance.

normalized_text:
why art thou cast down o my soul and why art thou disquieted within me hope thou in god for i shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance


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O my God, my soul is cast down within me: Therefore do I remember thee from the land of the Jordan, And the Hermons, from the hill Mizar.

normalized_text:
o my god my soul is cast down within me therefore do i remember thee from the land of the jordan and the hermons from the hill mizar


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Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterfalls: All thy waves and thy billows are gone over me.

normalized_text:
deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterfalls all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me


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[ Yet] Jehovah will command his lovingkindness in the day-time; And in the night his song shall be with me, [Even] a prayer unto the God of my life.

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yet jehovah will command his lovingkindness in the day time and in the night his song shall be with me even a prayer unto the god of my life


text:
I will say unto God my rock, Why hast thou forgotten me? Why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?

normalized_text:
i will say unto god my rock why hast thou forgotten me why go i mourning because of the oppression of the enemy


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As with a sword in my bones, mine adversaries reproach me, While they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?

normalized_text:
as with a sword in my bones mine adversaries reproach me while they continually say unto me where is thy god


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Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God; For I shall yet praise him, [Who is] the help of my countenance, and my God.

normalized_text:
why art thou cast down o my soul and why art thou disquieted within me hope thou in god for i shall yet praise him who is the help of my countenance and my god


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Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: Oh deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.

normalized_text:
judge me o god and plead my cause against an ungodly nation oh deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man


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For thou art the God of my strength; Why hast thou cast me off? Why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?

normalized_text:
for thou art the god of my strength why hast thou cast me off why go i mourning because of the oppression of the enemy


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Oh send out thy light and thy truth; Let them lead me: Let them bring me unto thy holy hill, And to thy tabernacles.

normalized_text:
oh send out thy light and thy truth let them lead me let them bring me unto thy holy hill and to thy tabernacles


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Then will I go unto the altar of God, Unto God my exceeding joy; And upon the harp will I praise thee, O God, my God.

normalized_text:
then will i go unto the altar of god unto god my exceeding joy and upon the harp will i praise thee o god my god


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For the Chief Musician. [A Psalm] of the sons of Korah. Maschil. We have heard with our ears, O God, Our fathers have told us, What work thou didst in their days, In the days of old.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician a psalm of the sons of korah maschil we have heard with our ears o god our fathers have told us what work thou didst in their days in the days of old


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Thou didst drive out the nations with thy hand; But them thou didst plant: Thou didst afflict the peoples; But them thou didst spread abroad.

normalized_text:
thou didst drive out the nations with thy hand but them thou didst plant thou didst afflict the peoples but them thou didst spread abroad


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For they gat not the land in possession by their own sword, Neither did their own arm save them; But thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, Because thou wast favorable unto them.

normalized_text:
for they gat not the land in possession by their own sword neither did their own arm save them but thy right hand and thine arm and the light of thy countenance because thou wast favorable unto them


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Through thee will we push down our adversaries: Through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.

normalized_text:
through thee will we push down our adversaries through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us


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Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbors, A scoffing and a derision to them that are round about us.

normalized_text:
thou makest us a reproach to our neighbors a scoffing and a derision to them that are round about us


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All this is come upon us; Yet have we not forgotten thee, Neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant.

normalized_text:
all this is come upon us yet have we not forgotten thee neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant


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For the Chief Musician; set to Shoshannim. [A Psalm] of the sons of Korah. Maschil. A Song of loves. My heart overfloweth with a goodly matter; I speak the things which I have made touching the king: My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

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for the chief musician set to shoshannim a psalm of the sons of korah maschil a song of loves my heart overfloweth with a goodly matter i speak the things which i have made touching the king my tongue is the pen of a ready writer


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Thou art fairer than the children of men; Grace is poured into thy lips: Therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

normalized_text:
thou art fairer than the children of men grace is poured into thy lips therefore god hath blessed thee for ever


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And in thy majesty ride on prosperously, Because of truth and meekness [and] righteousness: And thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

normalized_text:
and in thy majesty ride on prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things


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Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness: Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee With the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

normalized_text:
thou hast loved righteousness and hated wickedness therefore god thy god hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows


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All thy garments [smell of] myrrh, and aloes, [and] cassia; Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made thee glad.

normalized_text:
all thy garments smell of myrrh and aloes and cassia out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made thee glad


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Kings' daughters are among thy honorable women: At thy right hand doth stand the queen in gold of Ophir.

normalized_text:
kings' daughters are among thy honorable women at thy right hand doth stand the queen in gold of ophir


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Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; Forget also thine own people, and thy father's house:

normalized_text:
hearken o daughter and consider and incline thine ear forget also thine own people and thy father's house


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And the daughter of Tyre [shall be there] with a gift; The rich among the people shall entreat thy favor.

normalized_text:
and the daughter of tyre shall be there with a gift the rich among the people shall entreat thy favor


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She shall be led unto the king in broidered work: The virgins her companions that follow her Shall be brought unto thee.

normalized_text:
she shall be led unto the king in broidered work the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee


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I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: Therefore shall the peoples give thee thanks for ever and ever.

normalized_text:
i will make thy name to be remembered in all generations therefore shall the peoples give thee thanks for ever and ever


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For the Chief Musician. [A Psalm] of the sons of Korah; set to Alamoth. A Song. God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician a psalm of the sons of korah set to alamoth a song god is our refuge and strength a very present help in trouble


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Therefore will we not fear, though the earth do change, And though the mountains be shaken into the heart of the seas;

normalized_text:
therefore will we not fear though the earth do change and though the mountains be shaken into the heart of the seas


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Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, Though the mountains tremble with the swelling thereof.

normalized_text:
though the waters thereof roar and be troubled though the mountains tremble with the swelling thereof


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There is a river, the streams whereof make glad the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacles of the Most High.

normalized_text:
there is a river the streams whereof make glad the city of god the holy place of the tabernacles of the most high


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He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; He breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; He burneth the chariots in the fire.

normalized_text:
he maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth he breaketh the bow and cutteth the spear in sunder he burneth the chariots in the fire


normalized_text: be still and know that i am god i will be exalted among the nations i will be exalted in the earth
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Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.


text:
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Oh clap your hands, all ye peoples; Shout unto God with the voice of triumph.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician a psalm of the sons of korah oh clap your hands all ye peoples shout unto god with the voice of triumph


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The princes of the peoples are gathered together [To be] the people of the God of Abraham: For the shields of the earth belong unto God; He is greatly exalted.

normalized_text:
the princes of the peoples are gathered together to be the people of the god of abraham for the shields of the earth belong unto god he is greatly exalted


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A Song; a Psalm of the sons of Korah. Great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised, In the city of our God, in his holy mountain.

normalized_text:
a song a psalm of the sons of korah great is jehovah and greatly to be praised in the city of our god in his holy mountain


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Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth, Is mount Zion, [on] the sides of the north, The city of the great King.

normalized_text:
beautiful in elevation the joy of the whole earth is mount zion on the sides of the north the city of the great king


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As we have heard, so have we seen In the city of Jehovah of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever.

normalized_text:
as we have heard so have we seen in the city of jehovah of hosts in the city of our god god will establish it for ever


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As is thy name, O God, So is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: Thy right hand is full of righteousness.

normalized_text:
as is thy name o god so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth thy right hand is full of righteousness


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For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Hear this, all ye peoples; Give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world,

normalized_text:
for the chief musician a psalm of the sons of korah hear this all ye peoples give ear all ye inhabitants of the world


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For he shall see it. Wise men die; The fool and the brutish alike perish, And leave their wealth to others.

normalized_text:
for he shall see it wise men die the fool and the brutish alike perish and leave their wealth to others


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Their inward thought is, [that] their houses [shall continue] for ever, [And] their dwelling-places to all generations; They call their lands after their own names.

normalized_text:
their inward thought is that their houses shall continue for ever and their dwelling places to all generations they call their lands after their own names


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They are appointed as a flock for Sheol; Death shall be their shepherd; And the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; And their beauty shall be for Sheol to consume, That there be no habitation for it.

normalized_text:
they are appointed as a flock for sheol death shall be their shepherd and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning and their beauty shall be for sheol to consume that there be no habitation for it


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A Psalm of Asaph. The Mighty One, God, Jehovah, hath spoken, And called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.

normalized_text:
a psalm of asaph the mighty one god jehovah hath spoken and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof


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Our God cometh, and doth not keep silence: A fire devoureth before him, And it is very tempestuous round about him.

normalized_text:
our god cometh and doth not keep silence a fire devoureth before him and it is very tempestuous round about him


normalized_text: hear o my people and i will speak o israel and i will testify unto thee i am god even thy god
text:
Hear, O my people, and I will speak; O Israel, and I will testify unto thee: I am God, [even] thy God.


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But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, And that thou hast taken my covenant in thy mouth,

normalized_text:
but unto the wicked god saith what hast thou to do to declare my statutes and that thou hast taken my covenant in thy mouth


text:
These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; Thou thoughtest that I was altogether such a one as thyself: [But] I will reprove thee, and set [them] in order before thine eyes.

normalized_text:
these things hast thou done and i kept silence thou thoughtest that i was altogether such a one as thyself but i will reprove thee and set them in order before thine eyes


text:
Whoso offereth the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifieth me; And to him that ordereth his way [aright] Will I show the salvation of God.

normalized_text:
whoso offereth the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifieth me and to him that ordereth his way aright will i show the salvation of god


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For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David; when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bath-sheba. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: According to the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician a psalm of david when nathan the prophet came unto him after he had gone in to bath sheba have mercy upon me o god according to thy lovingkindness according to the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions


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Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, And done that which is evil in thy sight; That thou mayest be justified when thou speakest, And be clear when thou judgest.

normalized_text:
against thee thee only have i sinned and done that which is evil in thy sight that thou mayest be justified when thou speakest and be clear when thou judgest


text:
Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts; And in the hidden part thou wilt make me to know wisdom.

normalized_text:
behold thou desirest truth in the inward parts and in the hidden part thou wilt make me to know wisdom


text:
Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation; [And] my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.

normalized_text:
deliver me from bloodguiltiness o god thou god of my salvation and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness


normalized_text: for thou delightest not in sacrifice else would i give it thou hast no pleasure in burnt offering
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For thou delightest not in sacrifice; else would I give it: Thou hast no pleasure in burnt-offering.


normalized_text: the sacrifices of god are a broken spirit a broken and contrite heart o god thou wilt not despise
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The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: A broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.


text:
Then will thou delight in the sacrifices of righteousness, In burnt-offering and in whole burnt-offering: Then will they offer bullocks upon thine altar.

normalized_text:
then will thou delight in the sacrifices of righteousness in burnt offering and in whole burnt offering then will they offer bullocks upon thine altar


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For the Chief Musician. Maschil of David; when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? The lovingkindness of God [endureth] continually.

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for the chief musician maschil of david when doeg the edomite came and told saul and said unto him david is come to the house of ahimelech why boastest thou thyself in mischief o mighty man the lovingkindness of god endureth continually


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God will likewise destroy thee for ever; He will take thee up, and pluck thee out of thy tent, And root thee out of the land of the living.

normalized_text:
god will likewise destroy thee for ever he will take thee up and pluck thee out of thy tent and root thee out of the land of the living


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Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength, But trusted in the abundance of his riches, And strengthened himself in his wickedness.

normalized_text:
lo this is the man that made not god his strength but trusted in the abundance of his riches and strengthened himself in his wickedness


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But as for me, I am like a green olive-tree in the house of God: I trust in the lovingkindness of God for ever and ever.

normalized_text:
but as for me i am like a green olive tree in the house of god i trust in the lovingkindness of god for ever and ever


text:
I will give thee thanks for ever, because thou hast done it; And I will hope in thy name, for it is good, in the presence of thy saints.

normalized_text:
i will give thee thanks for ever because thou hast done it and i will hope in thy name for it is good in the presence of thy saints


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For the Chief Musician; set to Mahalath. Maschil of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity; There is none that doeth good.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician set to mahalath maschil of david the fool hath said in his heart there is no god corrupt are they and have done abominable iniquity there is none that doeth good


text:
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there were any that did understand, That did seek after God.

normalized_text:
god looked down from heaven upon the children of men to see if there were any that did understand that did seek after god


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Every one of them is gone back; They are together become filthy; There is none that doeth good, no, not one.

normalized_text:
every one of them is gone back they are together become filthy there is none that doeth good no not one


text:
Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge, Who eat up my people [as] they eat bread, And call not upon God?

normalized_text:
have the workers of iniquity no knowledge who eat up my people as they eat bread and call not upon god


text:
There were they in great fear, where no fear was; For God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth against thee: Thou hast put them to shame, because of God hath rejected them.

normalized_text:
there were they in great fear where no fear was for god hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth against thee thou hast put them to shame because of god hath rejected them


text:
Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Then shall Jacob rejoice, [and] Israel shall be glad.

normalized_text:
oh that the salvation of israel were come out of zion when god bringeth back the captivity of his people then shall jacob rejoice and israel shall be glad


text:
For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. Maschil of David; when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us? Save me, O God, by thy name, And judge me in thy might.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician on stringed instruments maschil of david when the ziphites came and said to saul doth not david hide himself with us save me o god by thy name and judge me in thy might


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For strangers are risen up against me, And violent men have sought after my soul: They have not set God before them.

normalized_text:
for strangers are risen up against me and violent men have sought after my soul they have not set god before them


text:
With a freewill-offering will I sacrifice unto thee: I will give thanks unto thy name, O Jehovah, for it is good.

normalized_text:
with a freewill offering will i sacrifice unto thee i will give thanks unto thy name o jehovah for it is good


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For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. Maschil of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God; And hide not thyself from my supplication.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician on stringed instruments maschil of david give ear to my prayer o god and hide not thyself from my supplication


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Because of the voice of the enemy, Because of the oppression of the wicked; For they cast iniquity upon me, And in anger they persecute me.

normalized_text:
because of the voice of the enemy because of the oppression of the wicked for they cast iniquity upon me and in anger they persecute me


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Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: Iniquity also and mischief are in the midst of it.

normalized_text:
day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof iniquity also and mischief are in the midst of it


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For it was not an enemy that reproached me; Then I could have borne it: Neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; Then I would have hid myself from him:

normalized_text:
for it was not an enemy that reproached me then i could have borne it neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me then i would have hid myself from him


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Let death come suddenly upon them, Let them go down alive into Sheol; For wickedness is in their dwelling, in the midst of them.

normalized_text:
let death come suddenly upon them let them go down alive into sheol for wickedness is in their dwelling in the midst of them


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He hath redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me; For they were many [that strove] with me.

normalized_text:
he hath redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me for they were many that strove with me


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God will hear, and answer them, Even he that abideth of old,  [The men] who have no changes, And who fear not God.

normalized_text:
god will hear and answer them even he that abideth of old the men who have no changes and who fear not god


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His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.

normalized_text:
his mouth was smooth as butter but his heart was war his words were softer than oil yet were they drawn swords


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Cast thy burden upon Jehovah, and he will sustain thee: He will never suffer the righteous to be moved.

normalized_text:
cast thy burden upon jehovah and he will sustain thee he will never suffer the righteous to be moved


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But thou, O God, wilt bring them down into the pit of destruction: Bloodthirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; But I will trust in thee.

normalized_text:
but thou o god wilt bring them down into the pit of destruction bloodthirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days but i will trust in thee


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For the Chief Musician; set to Jonath elem rehokim. [A Psalm] of David. Michtam; when the Philistines took him in Gath. Be merciful unto me, O God; For man would swallow me up: All the day long he fighting oppresseth me.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician set to jonath elem rehokim a psalm of david michtam when the philistines took him in gath be merciful unto me o god for man would swallow me up all the day long he fighting oppresseth me


normalized_text: mine enemies would swallow me up all the day long for they are many that fight proudly against me
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Mine enemies would swallow me up all the day long;  For they are many that fight proudly against me.


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In God (I will praise his word), In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; What can flesh do unto me?

normalized_text:
in god i will praise his word in god have i put my trust i will not be afraid what can flesh do unto me


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They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, They mark my steps, Even as they have waited for my soul.

normalized_text:
they gather themselves together they hide themselves they mark my steps even as they have waited for my soul


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For thou hast delivered my soul from death: [Hast thou] not [delivered] my feet from falling, That I may walk before God In the light of the living?

normalized_text:
for thou hast delivered my soul from death hast thou not delivered my feet from falling that i may walk before god in the light of the living


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For the Chief Musician; [set to] Al-tashheth. [A Psalm] of David. Michtam; when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; For my soul taketh refuge in thee: Yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I take refuge, Until [these] calamities be overpast.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician set to al tashheth a psalm of david michtam when he fled from saul in the cave be merciful unto me o god be merciful unto me for my soul taketh refuge in thee yea in the shadow of thy wings will i take refuge until these calamities be overpast


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He will send from heaven, and save me, [When] he that would swallow me up reproacheth;  God will send forth his lovingkindness and his truth.

normalized_text:
he will send from heaven and save me when he that would swallow me up reproacheth god will send forth his lovingkindness and his truth


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My soul is among lions; I lie among them that are set on fire, Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword.

normalized_text:
my soul is among lions i lie among them that are set on fire even the sons of men whose teeth are spears and arrows and their tongue a sharp sword


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They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down: They have digged a pit before me; They are fallen into the midst thereof themselves.

normalized_text:
they have prepared a net for my steps my soul is bowed down they have digged a pit before me they are fallen into the midst thereof themselves


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I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the peoples: I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.

normalized_text:
i will give thanks unto thee o lord among the peoples i will sing praises unto thee among the nations


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For the Chief Musician; [set to] Al-tashheth. [A Psalm] of David. Michtam. Do ye indeed in silence speak righteousness? Do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?

normalized_text:
for the chief musician set to al tashheth a psalm of david michtam do ye indeed in silence speak righteousness do ye judge uprightly o ye sons of men


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Let them melt away as water that runneth apace: When he aimeth his arrows, let them be as though they were cut off.

normalized_text:
let them melt away as water that runneth apace when he aimeth his arrows let them be as though they were cut off


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[ Let them be] as a snail which melteth and passeth away, [Like] the untimely birth of a woman, that hath not seen the sun.

normalized_text:
let them be as a snail which melteth and passeth away like the untimely birth of a woman that hath not seen the sun


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Before your pots can feel the thorns, He will take them away with a whirlwind, the green and the burning alike.

normalized_text:
before your pots can feel the thorns he will take them away with a whirlwind the green and the burning alike


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The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked;

normalized_text:
the righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked


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So that men shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: Verily there is a God that judgeth in the earth.

normalized_text:
so that men shall say verily there is a reward for the righteous verily there is a god that judgeth in the earth


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For the Chief Musician; [set to] Al-tashheth. [A Psalm] of David. Michtam; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: Set me on high from them that rise up against me.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician set to al tashheth a psalm of david michtam when saul sent and they watched the house to kill him deliver me from mine enemies o my god set me on high from them that rise up against me


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For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul; The mighty gather themselves together against me: Not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O Jehovah.

normalized_text:
for lo they lie in wait for my soul the mighty gather themselves together against me not for my transgression nor for my sin o jehovah


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Even thou, O Jehovah God of hosts, the God of Israel, Arise to visit all the nations: Be not merciful to any wicked transgressors.

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even thou o jehovah god of hosts the god of israel arise to visit all the nations be not merciful to any wicked transgressors


normalized_text: slay them not lest my people forget scatter them by thy power and bring them down o lord our shield
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Slay them not, lest my people forget: Scatter them by thy power, and bring them down, O Lord our shield.


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[ For] the sin of their mouth, [and] the words of their lips, Let them even be taken in their pride, And for cursing and lying which they speak.

normalized_text:
for the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride and for cursing and lying which they speak


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Consume them in wrath, consume them, so that they shall be no more: And let them know that God ruleth in Jacob, Unto the ends of the earth.

normalized_text:
consume them in wrath consume them so that they shall be no more and let them know that god ruleth in jacob unto the ends of the earth


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But I will sing of thy strength; Yea, I will sing aloud of thy lovingkindness in the morning: For thou hast been my high tower, And a refuge in the day of my distress.

normalized_text:
but i will sing of thy strength yea i will sing aloud of thy lovingkindness in the morning for thou hast been my high tower and a refuge in the day of my distress


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For the Chief Musician; set to Shushan Eduth. Michtam of David, to teach; when he strove with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, and Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the Valley of Salt twelve thousand. O God thou hast cast us off, thou hast broken us down; Thou hast been angry; oh restore us again.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician set to shushan eduth michtam of david to teach when he strove with aram naharaim and with aram zobah and joab returned and smote of edom in the valley of salt twelve thousand o god thou hast cast us off thou hast broken us down thou hast been angry oh restore us again


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God hath spoken in his holiness: I will exult; I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.

normalized_text:
god hath spoken in his holiness i will exult i will divide shechem and mete out the valley of succoth


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For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. [A Psalm] of David. Hear my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician on a stringed instrument a psalm of david hear my cry o god attend unto my prayer


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From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

normalized_text:
from the end of the earth will i call unto thee when my heart is overwhelmed lead me to the rock that is higher than i


normalized_text: he shall abide before god for ever oh prepare lovingkindness and truth that they may preserve him
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He shall abide before God for ever: Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.


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For the Chief Musician; after the manner of Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. My soul waiteth in silence for God only: From him [cometh] my salvation.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician after the manner of jeduthun a psalm of david my soul waiteth in silence for god only from him cometh my salvation


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How long will ye set upon a man, That ye may slay [him], all of you, Like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence?

normalized_text:
how long will ye set upon a man that ye may slay him all of you like a leaning wall like a tottering fence


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They only consult to thrust him down from his dignity; They delight in lies; They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly.

normalized_text:
they only consult to thrust him down from his dignity they delight in lies they bless with their mouth but they curse inwardly


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Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: In the balances they will go up; They are together lighter than vanity.

normalized_text:
surely men of low degree are vanity and men of high degree are a lie in the balances they will go up they are together lighter than vanity


text:
Trust not in oppression, And become not vain in robbery: If riches increase, set not your heart [thereon].

normalized_text:
trust not in oppression and become not vain in robbery if riches increase set not your heart thereon


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Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth lovingkindness; For thou renderest to every man according to his work.

normalized_text:
also unto thee o lord belongeth lovingkindness for thou renderest to every man according to his work


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A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou art my God; earnestly will I seek thee: My soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee, In a dry and weary land, where no water is.

normalized_text:
a psalm of david when he was in the wilderness of judah o god thou art my god earnestly will i seek thee my soul thirsteth for thee my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and weary land where no water is


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My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; And my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips;

normalized_text:
my soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips


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But the king shall rejoice in God: Every one that sweareth by him shall glory; For the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.

normalized_text:
but the king shall rejoice in god every one that sweareth by him shall glory for the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped


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For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint: Preserve my life from fear of the enemy.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician a psalm of david hear my voice o god in my complaint preserve my life from fear of the enemy


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They encourage themselves in an evil purpose; They commune of laying snares privily; They say, Who will see them?

normalized_text:
they encourage themselves in an evil purpose they commune of laying snares privily they say who will see them


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They search out iniquities; We have accomplished, [say they], a diligent search: And the inward thought and the heart of every one is deep.

normalized_text:
they search out iniquities we have accomplished say they a diligent search and the inward thought and the heart of every one is deep


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So they shall be made to stumble, their own tongue being against them: All that see them shall wag the head.

normalized_text:
so they shall be made to stumble their own tongue being against them all that see them shall wag the head


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And all men shall fear; And they shall declare the work of God, And shall wisely consider of his doing.

normalized_text:
and all men shall fear and they shall declare the work of god and shall wisely consider of his doing


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The righteous shall be glad in Jehovah, and shall take refuge in him; And all the upright in heart shall glory.

normalized_text:
the righteous shall be glad in jehovah and shall take refuge in him and all the upright in heart shall glory


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For the Chief Musician. A Psalm. A Song of David. Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Zion; And unto thee shall the vow be performed.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician a psalm a song of david praise waiteth for thee o god in zion and unto thee shall the vow be performed


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Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach [unto thee], That he may dwell in thy courts: We shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, Thy holy temple.

normalized_text:
blessed is the man whom thou choosest and causest to approach unto thee that he may dwell in thy courts we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house thy holy temple


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By terrible things thou wilt answer us in righteousness, Oh God of our salvation, Thou that art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, And of them that are afar off upon the sea:

normalized_text:
by terrible things thou wilt answer us in righteousness oh god of our salvation thou that art the confidence of all the ends of the earth and of them that are afar off upon the sea


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They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: Thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.

normalized_text:
they also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice


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Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it, Thou greatly enrichest it; The river of God is full of water: Thou providest them grain, when thou hast so prepared the earth.

normalized_text:
thou visitest the earth and waterest it thou greatly enrichest it the river of god is full of water thou providest them grain when thou hast so prepared the earth


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Thou waterest its furrows abundantly; Thou settlest the ridges thereof: Thou makest it soft with showers; Thou blessest the springing thereof.

normalized_text:
thou waterest its furrows abundantly thou settlest the ridges thereof thou makest it soft with showers thou blessest the springing thereof


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The pastures are clothed with flocks; The valleys also are covered over with grain; They shout for joy, they also sing.

normalized_text:
the pastures are clothed with flocks the valleys also are covered over with grain they shout for joy they also sing


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Say unto God, How terrible are thy works! Through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.

normalized_text:
say unto god how terrible are thy works through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee


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He ruleth by his might for ever; His eyes observe the nations: Let not the rebellious exalt themselves.

normalized_text:
he ruleth by his might for ever his eyes observe the nations let not the rebellious exalt themselves


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Thou didst cause men to ride over our heads; We went through fire and through water; But thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.

normalized_text:
thou didst cause men to ride over our heads we went through fire and through water but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place


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I will offer unto thee burnt-offerings of fatlings, With the incense of rams; I will offer bullocks with goats.

normalized_text:
i will offer unto thee burnt offerings of fatlings with the incense of rams i will offer bullocks with goats


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For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm, a Song. God be merciful unto us, and bless us, [And] cause his face to shine upon us;

normalized_text:
for the chief musician on stringed instruments a psalm a song god be merciful unto us and bless us and cause his face to shine upon us


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Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy; For thou wilt judge the peoples with equity, And govern the nations upon earth.

normalized_text:
oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy for thou wilt judge the peoples with equity and govern the nations upon earth


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For the Chief Musician; A Psalm of David, a Song. Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered; Let them also that hate him flee before him.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician a psalm of david a song let god arise let his enemies be scattered let them also that hate him flee before him


text:
As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: As wax melteth before the fire, So let the wicked perish at the presence of God.

normalized_text:
as smoke is driven away so drive them away as wax melteth before the fire so let the wicked perish at the presence of god


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Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: Cast up a highway for him that rideth through the deserts; His name is Jehovah; and exult ye before him.

normalized_text:
sing unto god sing praises to his name cast up a highway for him that rideth through the deserts his name is jehovah and exult ye before him


text:
God setteth the solitary in families: He bringeth out the prisoners into prosperity; But the rebellious dwell in a parched land.

normalized_text:
god setteth the solitary in families he bringeth out the prisoners into prosperity but the rebellious dwell in a parched land


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The earth trembled, The heavens also dropped [rain] at the presence of God: Yon Sinai [trembled] at the presence of God, the God of Israel.

normalized_text:
the earth trembled the heavens also dropped rain at the presence of god yon sinai trembled at the presence of god the god of israel


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When ye lie among the sheepfolds, [It is as] the wings of a dove covered with silver, And her pinions with yellow gold.

normalized_text:
when ye lie among the sheepfolds it is as the wings of a dove covered with silver and her pinions with yellow gold


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Why look ye askance, ye high mountains, At the mountain which God hath desired for his abode? Yea, Jehovah will dwell [in it] for ever.

normalized_text:
why look ye askance ye high mountains at the mountain which god hath desired for his abode yea jehovah will dwell in it for ever


text:
The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands upon thousands; The Lord is among them, [as in] Sinai, in the sanctuary.

normalized_text:
the chariots of god are twenty thousand even thousands upon thousands the lord is among them as in sinai in the sanctuary


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Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led away captives; Thou hast received gifts among men, Yea, [among] the rebellious also, that Jehovah God might dwell [with them].

normalized_text:
thou hast ascended on high thou hast led away captives thou hast received gifts among men yea among the rebellious also that jehovah god might dwell with them


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But God will smite through the head of his enemies, The hairy scalp of such a one as goeth on still in his guiltiness.

normalized_text:
but god will smite through the head of his enemies the hairy scalp of such a one as goeth on still in his guiltiness


normalized_text: the lord said i will bring again from bashan i will bring them again from the depths of the sea
text:
The Lord said, I will bring again from Bashan, I will bring [them] again from the depths of the sea;


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That thou mayest crush [them], [dipping] thy foot in blood, That the tongue of thy dogs may have its portion from [thine] enemies.

normalized_text:
that thou mayest crush them dipping thy foot in blood that the tongue of thy dogs may have its portion from thine enemies


text:
The singers went before, the minstrels followed after, In the midst of the damsels playing with timbrels.

normalized_text:
the singers went before the minstrels followed after in the midst of the damsels playing with timbrels


text:
There is little Benjamin their ruler, The princes of Judah [and] their council, The princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.

normalized_text:
there is little benjamin their ruler the princes of judah and their council the princes of zebulun the princes of naphtali


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Rebuke the wild beast of the reeds, The multitude of the bulls, with the calves of the peoples, Trampling under foot the pieces of silver: He hath scattered the peoples that delight in war.

normalized_text:
rebuke the wild beast of the reeds the multitude of the bulls with the calves of the peoples trampling under foot the pieces of silver he hath scattered the peoples that delight in war


text:
To him that rideth upon the heaven of heavens, which are of old; Lo, he uttereth his voice, a mighty voice.

normalized_text:
to him that rideth upon the heaven of heavens which are of old lo he uttereth his voice a mighty voice


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O God, [thou art] terrible out of thy holy places: The God of Israel, he giveth strength and power unto [his] people. Blessed be God.

normalized_text:
o god thou art terrible out of thy holy places the god of israel he giveth strength and power unto his people blessed be god


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For the Chief Musician; set to Shoshannim, [A Psalm] of David. Save me, O God; For the waters are come in unto my soul.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician set to shoshannim a psalm of david save me o god for the waters are come in unto my soul


text:
I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me.

normalized_text:
i sink in deep mire where there is no standing i am come into deep waters where the floods overflow me


text:
They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of my head: They that would cut me off, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: That which I took not away I have to restore.

normalized_text:
they that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of my head they that would cut me off being mine enemies wrongfully are mighty that which i took not away i have to restore


text:
Let not them that wait for thee be put to shame through me, O Lord Jehovah of hosts: Let not those that seek thee be brought to dishonor through me, O God of Israel.

normalized_text:
let not them that wait for thee be put to shame through me o lord jehovah of hosts let not those that seek thee be brought to dishonor through me o god of israel


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For the zeal of thy house hath eaten me up; And the reproaches of them that reproach thee are fallen upon me.

normalized_text:
for the zeal of thy house hath eaten me up and the reproaches of them that reproach thee are fallen upon me


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But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O Jehovah, in an acceptable time: O God, in the abundance of thy lovingkindness, Answer me in the truth of thy salvation.

normalized_text:
but as for me my prayer is unto thee o jehovah in an acceptable time o god in the abundance of thy lovingkindness answer me in the truth of thy salvation


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Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: Let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters.

normalized_text:
deliver me out of the mire and let me not sink let me be delivered from them that hate me and out of the deep waters


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Let not the waterflood overwhelm me, Neither let the deep shallow me up; And let not the pit shut its mouth upon me.

normalized_text:
let not the waterflood overwhelm me neither let the deep shallow me up and let not the pit shut its mouth upon me


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Answer me, O Jehovah; for thy lovingkindness is good: According to the multitude of thy tender mercies turn thou unto me.

normalized_text:
answer me o jehovah for thy lovingkindness is good according to the multitude of thy tender mercies turn thou unto me


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Reproach hath broken my heart; and I am full of heaviness: And I looked for some to take pity, but there was none; And for comforters, but I found none.

normalized_text:
reproach hath broken my heart and i am full of heaviness and i looked for some to take pity but there was none and for comforters but i found none


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For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; And they tell of the sorrow of those whom thou hast wounded.

normalized_text:
for they persecute him whom thou hast smitten and they tell of the sorrow of those whom thou hast wounded


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For God will save Zion, and build the cities of Judah; And they shall abide there, and have it in possession.

normalized_text:
for god will save zion and build the cities of judah and they shall abide there and have it in possession


text:
For the Chief Musician. [A Psalm] of David; to bring to remembrance. [Make haste], O God, to deliver me; Make haste to help me, O Jehovah.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician a psalm of david to bring to remembrance make haste o god to deliver me make haste to help me o jehovah


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Let them be put to shame and confounded That seek after my soul: Let them be turned backward and brought to dishonor That delight in my hurt.

normalized_text:
let them be put to shame and confounded that seek after my soul let them be turned backward and brought to dishonor that delight in my hurt


text:
Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee; And let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.

normalized_text:
let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee and let such as love thy salvation say continually let god be magnified


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But I am poor and needy; Make haste unto me, O God: Thou art my help and my deliverer; O Jehovah, make no tarrying.

normalized_text:
but i am poor and needy make haste unto me o god thou art my help and my deliverer o jehovah make no tarrying


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Be thou to me a rock of habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: Thou hast given commandment to save me; For thou art my rock and my fortress.

normalized_text:
be thou to me a rock of habitation whereunto i may continually resort thou hast given commandment to save me for thou art my rock and my fortress


normalized_text: rescue me o my god out of the hand of the wicked out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man
text:
Rescue me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, Out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.


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By thee have I been holden up from the womb; Thou art he that took me out of my mother's bowels: My praise shall be continually of thee.

normalized_text:
by thee have i been holden up from the womb thou art he that took me out of my mother's bowels my praise shall be continually of thee


text:
Let them be put to shame [and] consumed that are adversaries to my soul; Let them be covered with reproach and dishonor that seek my hurt.

normalized_text:
let them be put to shame and consumed that are adversaries to my soul let them be covered with reproach and dishonor that seek my hurt


text:
My mouth shall tell of thy righteousness, [And] of thy salvation all the day; For I know not the numbers [thereof].

normalized_text:
my mouth shall tell of thy righteousness and of thy salvation all the day for i know not the numbers thereof


text:
I will come with the mighty acts of the Lord Jehovah: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.

normalized_text:
i will come with the mighty acts of the lord jehovah i will make mention of thy righteousness even of thine only


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Yea, even when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not, Until I have declared thy strength unto [the next] generation, Thy might to every one that is to come.

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yea even when i am old and grayheaded o god forsake me not until i have declared thy strength unto the next generation thy might to every one that is to come


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Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high; Thou who hast done great things, O God, who is like unto thee?

normalized_text:
thy righteousness also o god is very high thou who hast done great things o god who is like unto thee


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Thou, who hast showed us many and sore troubles, Wilt quicken us again, And wilt bring us up again from the depths of the earth.

normalized_text:
thou who hast showed us many and sore troubles wilt quicken us again and wilt bring us up again from the depths of the earth


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I will also praise thee with the psaltery, [Even] thy truth, O my God: Unto thee will I sing praises with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.

normalized_text:
i will also praise thee with the psaltery even thy truth o my god unto thee will i sing praises with the harp o thou holy one of israel


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My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long; For they are put to shame, for they are confounded, that seek my hurt.

normalized_text:
my tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long for they are put to shame for they are confounded that seek my hurt


normalized_text: a psalm of solomon give the king thy judgments o god and thy righteousness unto the king's son
text:
[ A Psalm of Solomon.] Give the king thy judgments, O God, And thy righteousness unto the king's son.


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He will judge the poor of the people, He will save the children of the needy, And will break in pieces the oppressor.

normalized_text:
he will judge the poor of the people he will save the children of the needy and will break in pieces the oppressor


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The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall render tribute: The kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.

normalized_text:
the kings of tarshish and of the isles shall render tribute the kings of sheba and seba shall offer gifts


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He will redeem their soul from oppression and violence; And precious will their blood be in his sight:

normalized_text:
he will redeem their soul from oppression and violence and precious will their blood be in his sight


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And they shall live; and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: And men shall pray for him continually; They shall bless him all the day long.

normalized_text:
and they shall live and to him shall be given of the gold of sheba and men shall pray for him continually they shall bless him all the day long


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There shall be abundance of grain in the earth upon the top of the mountains; The fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon: And they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth.

normalized_text:
there shall be abundance of grain in the earth upon the top of the mountains the fruit thereof shall shake like lebanon and they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth


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His name shall endure for ever; His name shall be continued as long as the sun: And men shall be blessed in him; All nations shall call him happy.

normalized_text:
his name shall endure for ever his name shall be continued as long as the sun and men shall be blessed in him all nations shall call him happy


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And blessed be his glorious name for ever; And let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen, and Amen.

normalized_text:
and blessed be his glorious name for ever and let the whole earth be filled with his glory amen and amen


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If I had said, I will speak thus; Behold, I had dealt treacherously with the generation of thy children.

normalized_text:
if i had said i will speak thus behold i had dealt treacherously with the generation of thy children


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For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: Thou hast destroyed all them that play the harlot, [departing] from thee.

normalized_text:
for lo they that are far from thee shall perish thou hast destroyed all them that play the harlot departing from thee


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But it is good for me to draw near unto God: I have made the Lord Jehovah my refuge, That I may tell of all thy works.

normalized_text:
but it is good for me to draw near unto god i have made the lord jehovah my refuge that i may tell of all thy works


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Maschil of Asaph. O God, why hast thou cast [us] off for ever? Why doth thine anger smoke against the sheep of thy pasture?

normalized_text:
maschil of asaph o god why hast thou cast us off for ever why doth thine anger smoke against the sheep of thy pasture


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Remember thy congregation, which thou hast gotten of old, Which thou hast redeemed to be the tribe of thine inheritance; [And] mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt.

normalized_text:
remember thy congregation which thou hast gotten of old which thou hast redeemed to be the tribe of thine inheritance and mount zion wherein thou hast dwelt


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Thine adversaries have roared in the midst of thine assembly; They have set up their ensigns for signs.

normalized_text:
thine adversaries have roared in the midst of thine assembly they have set up their ensigns for signs


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They have set thy sanctuary on fire; They have profaned the dwelling-place of thy name [by casting it] to the ground.

normalized_text:
they have set thy sanctuary on fire they have profaned the dwelling place of thy name by casting it to the ground


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They said in their heart, Let us make havoc of them altogether: They have burned up all the synagogues of God in the land.

normalized_text:
they said in their heart let us make havoc of them altogether they have burned up all the synagogues of god in the land


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We see not our signs: There is no more any prophet; Neither is there among us any that knoweth how long.

normalized_text:
we see not our signs there is no more any prophet neither is there among us any that knoweth how long


normalized_text: why drawest thou back thy hand even thy right hand pluck it out of thy bosom and consume them
text:
Why drawest thou back thy hand, even thy right hand? [Pluck] [it] out of thy bosom [and] consume [them].


normalized_text: thou didst divide the sea by thy strength thou brakest the heads of the sea monsters in the waters
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Thou didst divide the sea by thy strength: Thou brakest the heads of the sea-monsters in the waters.


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Thou brakest the heads of leviathan in pieces; Thou gavest him to be food to the people inhabiting the wilderness.

normalized_text:
thou brakest the heads of leviathan in pieces thou gavest him to be food to the people inhabiting the wilderness


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Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O Jehovah, And that a foolish people hath blasphemed thy name.

normalized_text:
remember this that the enemy hath reproached o jehovah and that a foolish people hath blasphemed thy name


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Oh deliver not the soul of thy turtle-dove unto the wild beast: Forget not the life of thy poor for ever.

normalized_text:
oh deliver not the soul of thy turtle dove unto the wild beast forget not the life of thy poor for ever


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Have respect unto the covenant; For the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of violence.

normalized_text:
have respect unto the covenant for the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of violence


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Forget not the voice of thine adversaries: The tumult of those that rise up against thee ascendeth continually.

normalized_text:
forget not the voice of thine adversaries the tumult of those that rise up against thee ascendeth continually


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For the Chief Musician; [set to] Al-tashheth. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song. We give thanks unto thee, O God; We give thanks, for thy name is near: Men tell of thy wondrous works.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician set to al tashheth a psalm of asaph a song we give thanks unto thee o god we give thanks for thy name is near men tell of thy wondrous works


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For in the hand of Jehovah there is a cup, and the wine foameth; It is full of mixture, and he poureth out of the same: Surely the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall drain them, and drink them.

normalized_text:
for in the hand of jehovah there is a cup and the wine foameth it is full of mixture and he poureth out of the same surely the dregs thereof all the wicked of the earth shall drain them and drink them


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For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song. In Judah is God known: His name is great in Israel.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician on stringed instruments a psalm of asaph a song in judah is god known his name is great in israel


text:
The stouthearted are made a spoil, They have slept their sleep; And none of the men of might have found their hands.

normalized_text:
the stouthearted are made a spoil they have slept their sleep and none of the men of might have found their hands


text:
Vow, and pay unto Jehovah your God: Let all that are round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared.

normalized_text:
vow and pay unto jehovah your god let all that are round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared


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For the Chief Musician; afer the manner of Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. I will cry unto God with my voice, Even unto God with my voice; and he will give ear unto me.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician afer the manner of jeduthun a psalm of asaph i will cry unto god with my voice even unto god with my voice and he will give ear unto me


text:
In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: My hand was stretched out in the night, and slacked not; My soul refused to be comforted.

normalized_text:
in the day of my trouble i sought the lord my hand was stretched out in the night and slacked not my soul refused to be comforted


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I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart; And my spirit maketh diligent search.

normalized_text:
i call to remembrance my song in the night i commune with mine own heart and my spirit maketh diligent search


normalized_text: and i said this is my infirmity but i will remember the years of the right hand of the most high
text:
And I said, This is my infirmity; [But I will remember] the years of the right hand of the Most High.


text:
The voice of thy thunder was in the whirlwind; The lightnings lightened the world: The earth trembled and shook.

normalized_text:
the voice of thy thunder was in the whirlwind the lightnings lightened the world the earth trembled and shook


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We will not hide them from their children, Telling to the generation to come the praises of Jehovah, And his strength, and his wondrous works that he hath done.

normalized_text:
we will not hide them from their children telling to the generation to come the praises of jehovah and his strength and his wondrous works that he hath done


text:
For he established a testimony in Jacob, And appointed a law in Israel, Which he commanded our fathers, That they should make them known to their children;

normalized_text:
for he established a testimony in jacob and appointed a law in israel which he commanded our fathers that they should make them known to their children


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That the generation to come might know [them], even the children that should be born; Who should arise and tell [them] to their children,

normalized_text:
that the generation to come might know them even the children that should be born who should arise and tell them to their children


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And might not be as their fathers, A stubborn and rebellious generation, A generation that set not their heart aright, And whose spirit was not stedfast with God.

normalized_text:
and might not be as their fathers a stubborn and rebellious generation a generation that set not their heart aright and whose spirit was not stedfast with god


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Behold, he smote the rock, so that waters gushed out, And streams overflowed; Can he give bread also? Will he provide flesh for his people?

normalized_text:
behold he smote the rock so that waters gushed out and streams overflowed can he give bread also will he provide flesh for his people


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Therefore Jehovah heard, and was wroth; And a fire was kindled against Jacob, And anger also went up against Israel;

normalized_text:
therefore jehovah heard and was wroth and a fire was kindled against jacob and anger also went up against israel


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When the anger of God went up against them, And slew of the fattest of them, And smote down the young men of Israel.

normalized_text:
when the anger of god went up against them and slew of the fattest of them and smote down the young men of israel


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But he, being merciful, forgave [their] iniquity, and destroyed [them] not: Yea, many a time turned he his anger away, And did not stir up all his wrath.

normalized_text:
but he being merciful forgave their iniquity and destroyed them not yea many a time turned he his anger away and did not stir up all his wrath


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He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, Wrath, and indignation, and trouble, A band of angels of evil.

normalized_text:
he cast upon them the fierceness of his anger wrath and indignation and trouble a band of angels of evil


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He made a path for his anger; He spared not their soul from death, But gave their life over to the pestilence,

normalized_text:
he made a path for his anger he spared not their soul from death but gave their life over to the pestilence


normalized_text: and he brought them to the border of his sanctuary to this mountain which his right hand had gotten
text:
And he brought them to the border of his sanctuary, To this mountain, which his right hand had gotten.


text:
He drove out the nations also before them, And allotted them for an inheritance by line, And made the tribes of Israel to dwell in their tents.

normalized_text:
he drove out the nations also before them and allotted them for an inheritance by line and made the tribes of israel to dwell in their tents


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But turned back, and dealt treacherously like their fathers: They were turned aside like a deceitful bow.

normalized_text:
but turned back and dealt treacherously like their fathers they were turned aside like a deceitful bow


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For they provoked him to anger with their high places, And moved him to jealousy with their graven images.

normalized_text:
for they provoked him to anger with their high places and moved him to jealousy with their graven images


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From following the ewes that have their young he brought him, To be the shepherd of Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance.

normalized_text:
from following the ewes that have their young he brought him to be the shepherd of jacob his people and israel his inheritance


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So he was their shepherd according to the integrity of his heart, And guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.

normalized_text:
so he was their shepherd according to the integrity of his heart and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands


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A Psalm of Asaph. O God, the nations are come into thine inheritance; Thy holy temple have they defiled; They have laid Jerusalem in heaps.

normalized_text:
a psalm of asaph o god the nations are come into thine inheritance thy holy temple have they defiled they have laid jerusalem in heaps


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The dead bodies of thy servants have they given to be food unto the birds of the heavens, The flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of the earth.

normalized_text:
the dead bodies of thy servants have they given to be food unto the birds of the heavens the flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of the earth


text:
Pour out thy wrath upon the nations that know thee not, And upon the kingdoms that call not upon thy name.

normalized_text:
pour out thy wrath upon the nations that know thee not and upon the kingdoms that call not upon thy name


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Remember not against us the iniquities of our forefathers: Let thy tender mercies speedily meet us; For we are brought very low.

normalized_text:
remember not against us the iniquities of our forefathers let thy tender mercies speedily meet us for we are brought very low


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Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name; And deliver us, and forgive our sins, for thy name's sake.

normalized_text:
help us o god of our salvation for the glory of thy name and deliver us and forgive our sins for thy name's sake


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Wherefore should the nations say, Where is their God? Let the avenging of the blood of thy servants which is shed Be known among the nations in our sight.

normalized_text:
wherefore should the nations say where is their god let the avenging of the blood of thy servants which is shed be known among the nations in our sight


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Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee: According to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to death;

normalized_text:
let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to death


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And render unto our neighbors sevenfold into their bosom Their reproach, wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord.

normalized_text:
and render unto our neighbors sevenfold into their bosom their reproach wherewith they have reproached thee o lord


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So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture Will give thee thanks for ever: We will show forth thy praise to all generations.

normalized_text:
so we thy people and sheep of thy pasture will give thee thanks for ever we will show forth thy praise to all generations


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For the Chief Musician; set to Shoshannim Eduth. A Psalm of Asaph. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, Thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; Thou that sittest [above] the cherubim, shine forth.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician set to shoshannim eduth a psalm of asaph give ear o shepherd of israel thou that leadest joseph like a flock thou that sittest above the cherubim shine forth


normalized_text: turn again we beseech thee o god of hosts look down from heaven and behold and visit this vine
text:
Turn again, we beseech thee, O God of hosts: Look down from heaven, and behold, and visit this vine,


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Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand, Upon the son of man whom thou madest strong for thyself.

normalized_text:
let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand upon the son of man whom thou madest strong for thyself


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For the Chief Musician; set to the Gittith. [A Psalm] of Asaph. Sing aloud unto God our strength: Make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician set to the gittith a psalm of asaph sing aloud unto god our strength make a joyful noise unto the god of jacob


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He appointed it in Joseph for a testimony, When he went out over the land of Egypt, [Where] I heard a language that I knew not.

normalized_text:
he appointed it in joseph for a testimony when he went out over the land of egypt where i heard a language that i knew not


text:
Thou calledst in trouble, and I delivered thee; I answered thee in the secret place of thunder; I proved thee at the waters of Meribah.

normalized_text:
thou calledst in trouble and i delivered thee i answered thee in the secret place of thunder i proved thee at the waters of meribah


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I am Jehovah thy God, Who brought thee up out of the land of Egypt: Open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.

normalized_text:
i am jehovah thy god who brought thee up out of the land of egypt open thy mouth wide and i will fill it


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He would feed them also with the finest of the wheat; And with honey out of the rock would I satisfy thee.

normalized_text:
he would feed them also with the finest of the wheat and with honey out of the rock would i satisfy thee


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They know not, neither do they understand; They walk to and fro in darkness: All the foundations of the earth are shaken.

normalized_text:
they know not neither do they understand they walk to and fro in darkness all the foundations of the earth are shaken


normalized_text: a song a psalm of asaph o god keep not thou silence hold not thy peace and be not still o god
text:
A Song, a Psalm of Asaph. O God, keep not thou silence: Hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God.


text:
They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; That the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance.

normalized_text:
they have said come and let us cut them off from being a nation that the name of israel may be no more in remembrance


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For the Chief Musician; set to the Gittith. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. How amiable are thy tabernacles, O Jehovah of hosts!

normalized_text:
for the chief musician set to the gittith a psalm of the sons of korah how amiable are thy tabernacles o jehovah of hosts


text:
My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of Jehovah; My heart and my flesh cry out unto the living God.

normalized_text:
my soul longeth yea even fainteth for the courts of jehovah my heart and my flesh cry out unto the living god


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Yea, the sparrow hath found her a house, And the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, Even thine altars, O Jehovah of hosts, My King, and my God.

normalized_text:
yea the sparrow hath found her a house and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young even thine altars o jehovah of hosts my king and my god


text:
Passing through the valley of Weeping they make it a place of springs; Yea, the early rain covereth it with blessings.

normalized_text:
passing through the valley of weeping they make it a place of springs yea the early rain covereth it with blessings


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For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, Than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.

normalized_text:
for a day in thy courts is better than a thousand i had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my god than to dwell in the tents of wickedness


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For Jehovah God is a sun and a shield: Jehovah will give grace and glory; No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

normalized_text:
for jehovah god is a sun and a shield jehovah will give grace and glory no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly


text:
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm for the sons of Korah. Jehovah, thou hast been favorable unto thy land; Thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.

normalized_text:
for the chief musician a psalm for the sons of korah jehovah thou hast been favorable unto thy land thou hast brought back the captivity of jacob


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I will hear what God Jehovah will speak; For he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: But let them not turn again to folly.

normalized_text:
i will hear what god jehovah will speak for he will speak peace unto his people and to his saints but let them not turn again to folly


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For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in lovingkindness unto all them that call upon thee.

normalized_text:
for thou lord art good and ready to forgive and abundant in lovingkindness unto all them that call upon thee


normalized_text: there is none like unto thee among the gods o lord neither are there any works like unto thy works
text:
There is none like unto thee among the gods, O Lord; Neither [are there any works] like unto thy works.


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All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; And they shall glorify thy name.

normalized_text:
all nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee o lord and they shall glorify thy name


text:
O God, the proud are risen up against me, And a company of violent men have sought after my soul, And have not set thee before them.

normalized_text:
o god the proud are risen up against me and a company of violent men have sought after my soul and have not set thee before them


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But thou, O Lord, art a God merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness and truth.

normalized_text:
but thou o lord art a god merciful and gracious slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness and truth


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Oh turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; Give thy strength unto thy servant, And save the son of thy handmaid.

normalized_text:
oh turn unto me and have mercy upon me give thy strength unto thy servant and save the son of thy handmaid


text:
Show me a token for good, That they who hate me may see it, and be put to shame, Because thou, Jehovah, hast helped me, and comforted me.

normalized_text:
show me a token for good that they who hate me may see it and be put to shame because thou jehovah hast helped me and comforted me


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I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon as among them that know me: Behold, Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia: This one was born there.

normalized_text:
i will make mention of rahab and babylon as among them that know me behold philistia and tyre with ethiopia this one was born there


text:
Yea, of Zion it shall be said, This one and that one was born in her; And the Most High himself will establish her.

normalized_text:
yea of zion it shall be said this one and that one was born in her and the most high himself will establish her


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A Song, a Psalm of the sons of Korah; for the Chief Musician; set to Mahalath Leannoth. Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite. O Jehovah, the God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee.

normalized_text:
a song a psalm of the sons of korah for the chief musician set to mahalath leannoth maschil of heman the ezrahite o jehovah the god of my salvation i have cried day and night before thee


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Cast off among the dead, Like the slain that lie in the grave, Whom thou rememberest no more, And they are cut off from thy hand.

normalized_text:
cast off among the dead like the slain that lie in the grave whom thou rememberest no more and they are cut off from thy hand


text:
Thou hast put mine acquaintance far from me; Thou hast made me an abomination unto them: I am shut up, and I cannot come forth.

normalized_text:
thou hast put mine acquaintance far from me thou hast made me an abomination unto them i am shut up and i cannot come forth


text:
Mine eye wasteth away by reason of affliction: I have called daily upon thee, O Jehovah; I have spread forth my hands unto thee.

normalized_text:
mine eye wasteth away by reason of affliction i have called daily upon thee o jehovah i have spread forth my hands unto thee


text:
Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the lovingkindness of Jehovah for ever: With my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.

normalized_text:
maschil of ethan the ezrahite i will sing of the lovingkindness of jehovah for ever with my mouth will i make known thy faithfulness to all generations


text:
For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever; Thy faithfulness wilt thou establish in the very heavens.

normalized_text:
for i have said mercy shall be built up for ever thy faithfulness wilt thou establish in the very heavens


text:
And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Jehovah; Thy faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.

normalized_text:
and the heavens shall praise thy wonders o jehovah thy faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones


text:
For who in the skies can be compared unto Jehovah? Who among the sons of the mighty is like unto Jehovah,

normalized_text:
for who in the skies can be compared unto jehovah who among the sons of the mighty is like unto jehovah


text:
A God very terrible in the council of the holy ones, And to be feared above all them that are round about him?

normalized_text:
a god very terrible in the council of the holy ones and to be feared above all them that are round about him


text:
O Jehovah God of hosts, Who is a mighty one, like unto thee, O Jehovah? And thy faithfulness is round about thee.

normalized_text:
o jehovah god of hosts who is a mighty one like unto thee o jehovah and thy faithfulness is round about thee


text:
Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; Thou hast scattered thine enemies with the arm of thy strength.

normalized_text:
thou hast broken rahab in pieces as one that is slain thou hast scattered thine enemies with the arm of thy strength


text:
The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: The world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them.

normalized_text:
the heavens are thine the earth also is thine the world and the fulness thereof thou hast founded them


text:
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of thy throne: Lovingkindness and truth go before thy face.

normalized_text:
righteousness and justice are the foundation of thy throne lovingkindness and truth go before thy face


text:
Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: They walk, O Jehovah, in the light of thy countenance.

normalized_text:
blessed is the people that know the joyful sound they walk o jehovah in the light of thy countenance


text:
Then thou spakest in vision to thy saints, And saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.

normalized_text:
then thou spakest in vision to thy saints and saidst i have laid help upon one that is mighty i have exalted one chosen out of the people


text:
But my faithfulness and my lovingkindness shall be with him; And in my name shall his horn be exalted.

normalized_text:
but my faithfulness and my lovingkindness shall be with him and in my name shall his horn be exalted


text:
Thou hast abhorred the covenant of thy servant: Thou hast profaned his crown [by casting it] to the ground.

normalized_text:
thou hast abhorred the covenant of thy servant thou hast profaned his crown by casting it to the ground


text:
What man is he that shall live and not see death, That shall deliver his soul from the power of Sheol?

normalized_text:
what man is he that shall live and not see death that shall deliver his soul from the power of sheol


text:
Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; How I do bear in my bosom [the reproach of] all the mighty peoples,

normalized_text:
remember lord the reproach of thy servants how i do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty peoples


text:
Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Jehovah, Wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.

normalized_text:
wherewith thine enemies have reproached o jehovah wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed


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Before the mountains were brought forth, Or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.

normalized_text:
before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art god


normalized_text: for a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past and as a watch in the night
text:
For a thousand years in thy sight Are but as yesterday when it is past, And as a watch in the night.


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Thou carriest them away as with a flood; they are as a sleep: In the morning they are like grass which groweth up.

normalized_text:
thou carriest them away as with a flood they are as a sleep in the morning they are like grass which groweth up


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The days of our years are threescore years and ten, Or even by reason of strength fourscore years; Yet is their pride but labor and sorrow; For it is soon gone, and we fly away.

normalized_text:
the days of our years are threescore years and ten or even by reason of strength fourscore years yet is their pride but labor and sorrow for it is soon gone and we fly away


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Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, And the years wherein we have seen evil.

normalized_text:
make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us and the years wherein we have seen evil


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And let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us; And establish thou the work of our hands upon us; Yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.

normalized_text:
and let the favor of the lord our god be upon us and establish thou the work of our hands upon us yea the work of our hands establish thou it


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He will cover thee with his pinions, And under his wings shalt thou take refuge: His truth is a shield and a buckler.

normalized_text:
he will cover thee with his pinions and under his wings shalt thou take refuge his truth is a shield and a buckler


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A thousand shall fall at thy side, And ten thousand at thy right hand; [But] it shall not come nigh thee.

normalized_text:
a thousand shall fall at thy side and ten thousand at thy right hand but it shall not come nigh thee


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Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: The young lion and the serpent shalt thou trample under foot.

normalized_text:
thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder the young lion and the serpent shalt thou trample under foot


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Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

normalized_text:
because he hath set his love upon me therefore will i deliver him i will set him on high because he hath known my name


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He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honor him.

normalized_text:
he shall call upon me and i will answer him i will be with him in trouble i will deliver him and honor him


text:
A Psalm, a Song for the sabbath day. It is a good thing to give thanks unto Jehovah, And to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High;

normalized_text:
a psalm a song for the sabbath day it is a good thing to give thanks unto jehovah and to sing praises unto thy name o most high


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When the wicked spring as the grass, And when all the workers of iniquity do flourish; It is that they shall be destroyed for ever.

normalized_text:
when the wicked spring as the grass and when all the workers of iniquity do flourish it is that they shall be destroyed for ever


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For, lo, thine enemies, O Jehovah, For, lo, thine enemies shall perish; All the workers of iniquity shall be scattered.

normalized_text:
for lo thine enemies o jehovah for lo thine enemies shall perish all the workers of iniquity shall be scattered


text:
Mine eye also hath seen [my desire] on mine enemies, Mine ears have heard [my desire] of the evil-doers that rise up against me.

normalized_text:
mine eye also hath seen my desire on mine enemies mine ears have heard my desire of the evil doers that rise up against me


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Jehovah reigneth; He is clothed with majesty; Jehovah is clothed with strength; he hath girded himself therewith: The world also is established, that it cannot be moved.

normalized_text:
jehovah reigneth he is clothed with majesty jehovah is clothed with strength he hath girded himself therewith the world also is established that it cannot be moved


text:
The floods have lifted up, O Jehovah, The floods have lifted up their voice; The floods lift up their waves.

normalized_text:
the floods have lifted up o jehovah the floods have lifted up their voice the floods lift up their waves


text:
Who will rise up for me against the evil-doers? Who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?

normalized_text:
who will rise up for me against the evil doers who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity


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And he hath brought upon them their own iniquity, And will cut them off in their own wickedness; Jehovah our God will cut them off.

normalized_text:
and he hath brought upon them their own iniquity and will cut them off in their own wickedness jehovah our god will cut them off


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For he is our God, And we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To-day, oh that ye would hear his voice!

normalized_text:
for he is our god and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand to day oh that ye would hear his voice


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Forty years long was I grieved with [that] generation, And said, It is a people that do err in their heart, And they have not known my ways:

normalized_text:
forty years long was i grieved with that generation and said it is a people that do err in their heart and they have not known my ways


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Say among the nations, Jehovah reigneth: The world also is established that it cannot be moved: He will judge the peoples with equity.

normalized_text:
say among the nations jehovah reigneth the world also is established that it cannot be moved he will judge the peoples with equity


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Before Jehovah; For he cometh, For he cometh to judge the earth: He will judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with his truth.

normalized_text:
before jehovah for he cometh for he cometh to judge the earth he will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with his truth


normalized_text: clouds and darkness are round about him righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne
text:
Clouds and darkness are round about him: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.


text:
The mountains melted like wax at the presence of Jehovah, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

normalized_text:
the mountains melted like wax at the presence of jehovah at the presence of the lord of the whole earth


text:
Let all them be put to shame that serve graven images, That boast themselves of idols: Worship him, all ye gods.

normalized_text:
let all them be put to shame that serve graven images that boast themselves of idols worship him all ye gods


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O ye that love Jehovah, hate evil: He preserveth the souls of his saints; He delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.

normalized_text:
o ye that love jehovah hate evil he preserveth the souls of his saints he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked


text:
A Psalm. Oh sing unto Jehovah a new song; For he hath done marvellous things: His right hand, and his holy arm, hath wrought salvation for him.

normalized_text:
a psalm oh sing unto jehovah a new song for he hath done marvellous things his right hand and his holy arm hath wrought salvation for him


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Jehovah hath made known his salvation: His righteousness hath he openly showed in the sight of the nations.

normalized_text:
jehovah hath made known his salvation his righteousness hath he openly showed in the sight of the nations


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He hath remembered his lovingkindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel: All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

normalized_text:
he hath remembered his lovingkindness and his faithfulness toward the house of israel all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our god


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Before Jehovah; For he cometh to judge the earth: He will judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with equity.

normalized_text:
before jehovah for he cometh to judge the earth he will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity


text:
The king's strength also loveth justice; Thou dost establish equity; Thou executest justice and righteousness in Jacob.

normalized_text:
the king's strength also loveth justice thou dost establish equity thou executest justice and righteousness in jacob


text:
Moses and Aaron among his priests, And Samuel among them that call upon his name; They called upon Jehovah, and he answered them.

normalized_text:
moses and aaron among his priests and samuel among them that call upon his name they called upon jehovah and he answered them


text:
He spake unto them in the pillar of cloud: They kept his testimonies, And the statute that he gave them.

normalized_text:
he spake unto them in the pillar of cloud they kept his testimonies and the statute that he gave them


text:
Thou answeredst them, O Jehovah our God: Thou wast a God that forgavest them, Though thou tookest vengeance of their doings.

normalized_text:
thou answeredst them o jehovah our god thou wast a god that forgavest them though thou tookest vengeance of their doings


text:
Know ye that Jehovah, he is God: It is he that hath made us, and we are his; We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

normalized_text:
know ye that jehovah he is god it is he that hath made us and we are his we are his people and the sheep of his pasture


text:
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, And into his courts with praise: Give thanks unto him, and bless his name.

normalized_text:
enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise give thanks unto him and bless his name


normalized_text: for jehovah is good his lovingkindness endureth for ever and his faithfulness unto all generations
text:
For Jehovah is good; His lovingkindness [endureth] for ever, And his faithfulness unto all generations.


normalized_text: a psalm of david i will sing of lovingkindness and justice unto thee o jehovah will i sing praises
text:
A Psalm of David. I will sing of lovingkindness and justice: Unto thee, O Jehovah, will I sing praises.


text:
I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way: Oh when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.

normalized_text:
i will behave myself wisely in a perfect way oh when wilt thou come unto me i will walk within my house with a perfect heart


text:
I will set no base thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; It shall not cleave unto me.

normalized_text:
i will set no base thing before mine eyes i hate the work of them that turn aside it shall not cleave unto me


text:
Whoso privily slandereth his neighbor, him will I destroy: Him that hath a high look and a proud heart will I not suffer.

normalized_text:
whoso privily slandereth his neighbor him will i destroy him that hath a high look and a proud heart will i not suffer


text:
Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: He that walketh in a perfect way, he shall minister unto me.

normalized_text:
mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land that they may dwell with me he that walketh in a perfect way he shall minister unto me


text:
He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: He that speaketh falsehood shall not be established before mine eyes.

normalized_text:
he that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house he that speaketh falsehood shall not be established before mine eyes


text:
Morning by morning will I destroy all the wicked of the land; To cut off all the workers of iniquity from the city of Jehovah.

normalized_text:
morning by morning will i destroy all the wicked of the land to cut off all the workers of iniquity from the city of jehovah


text:
A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and poureth out his complaint before Jehovah. Hear my prayer, O Jehovah, And let my cry come unto thee.

normalized_text:
a prayer of the afflicted when he is overwhelmed and poureth out his complaint before jehovah hear my prayer o jehovah and let my cry come unto thee


text:
Hide not thy face from me in the day of my distress: Incline thine ear unto me; In the day when I call answer me speedily.

normalized_text:
hide not thy face from me in the day of my distress incline thine ear unto me in the day when i call answer me speedily


text:
Thou wilt arise, and have mercy upon Zion; For it is time to have pity upon her, Yea, the set time is come.

normalized_text:
thou wilt arise and have mercy upon zion for it is time to have pity upon her yea the set time is come


text:
This shall be written for the generation to come; And a people which shall be created shall praise Jehovah.

normalized_text:
this shall be written for the generation to come and a people which shall be created shall praise jehovah


normalized_text: i said o my god take me not away in the midst of my days thy years are throughout all generations
text:
I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days: Thy years are throughout all generations.


text:
They shall perish, but thou shalt endure; Yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; As a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed:

normalized_text:
they shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed


text:
For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is his lovingkindness toward them that fear him.

normalized_text:
for as the heavens are high above the earth so great is his lovingkindness toward them that fear him


text:
But the lovingkindness of Jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, And his righteousness unto children's children;

normalized_text:
but the lovingkindness of jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him and his righteousness unto children's children


text:
Bless Jehovah, ye his angels, That are mighty in strength, that fulfil his word, Hearkening unto the voice of his word.

normalized_text:
bless jehovah ye his angels that are mighty in strength that fulfil his word hearkening unto the voice of his word


text:
Bless Jehovah, O my soul. O Jehovah my God, thou art very great; Thou art clothed with honor and majesty:

normalized_text:
bless jehovah o my soul o jehovah my god thou art very great thou art clothed with honor and majesty


text:
Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters; Who maketh the clouds his chariot; Who walketh upon the wings of the wind;

normalized_text:
who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters who maketh the clouds his chariot who walketh upon the wings of the wind


text:
He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, And herb for the service of man; That he may bring forth food out of the earth,

normalized_text:
he causeth the grass to grow for the cattle and herb for the service of man that he may bring forth food out of the earth


text:
And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, [And] oil to make his face to shine, And bread that strengtheneth man's heart.

normalized_text:
and wine that maketh glad the heart of man and oil to make his face to shine and bread that strengtheneth man's heart


text:
O Jehovah, how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast thou made them all: The earth is full of thy riches.

normalized_text:
o jehovah how manifold are thy works in wisdom hast thou made them all the earth is full of thy riches


text:
Yonder is the sea, great and wide, Wherein are things creeping innumerable, Both small and great beasts.

normalized_text:
yonder is the sea great and wide wherein are things creeping innumerable both small and great beasts


text:
Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled; Thou takest away their breath, they die, And return to their dust.

normalized_text:
thou hidest thy face they are troubled thou takest away their breath they die and return to their dust


text:
Let sinners be consumed out of the earth. And let the wicked be no more. Bless Jehovah, O my soul. Praise ye Jehovah.

normalized_text:
let sinners be consumed out of the earth and let the wicked be no more bless jehovah o my soul praise ye jehovah


normalized_text: and he brought them forth with silver and gold and there was not one feeble person among his tribes
text:
And he brought them forth with silver and gold; And there was not one feeble person among his tribes.


text:
Praise ye Jehovah. Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.

normalized_text:
praise ye jehovah oh give thanks unto jehovah for he is good for his lovingkindness endureth for ever


text:
Remember me, O Jehovah, with the favor that thou bearest unto thy people; Oh visit me with thy salvation,

normalized_text:
remember me o jehovah with the favor that thou bearest unto thy people oh visit me with thy salvation


text:
That I may see the prosperity of thy chosen, That I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, That I may glory with thine inheritance.

normalized_text:
that i may see the prosperity of thy chosen that i may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation that i may glory with thine inheritance


text:
Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; They remembered not the multitude of thy lovingkindnesses, But were rebellious at the sea, even at the Red Sea.

normalized_text:
our fathers understood not thy wonders in egypt they remembered not the multitude of thy lovingkindnesses but were rebellious at the sea even at the red sea


text:
He rebuked the Red Sea also, and it was dried up: So he led them through the depths, as through a wilderness.

normalized_text:
he rebuked the red sea also and it was dried up so he led them through the depths as through a wilderness


normalized_text: and he saved them from the hand of him that hated them and redeemed them from the hand of the enemy
text:
And he saved them from the hand of him that hated them, And redeemed them from the hand of the enemy.


text:
Therefore he said that he would destroy them, Had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, To turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy [them].

normalized_text:
therefore he said that he would destroy them had not moses his chosen stood before him in the breach to turn away his wrath lest he should destroy them


text:
And shed innocent blood, Even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, Whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan; And the land was polluted with blood.

normalized_text:
and shed innocent blood even the blood of their sons and of their daughters whom they sacrificed unto the idols of canaan and the land was polluted with blood


text:
Many times did he deliver them; But they were rebellious in their counsel, And were brought low in their iniquity.

normalized_text:
many times did he deliver them but they were rebellious in their counsel and were brought low in their iniquity


text:
And he remembered for them his covenant, And repented according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.

normalized_text:
and he remembered for them his covenant and repented according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses


text:
Save us, O Jehovah our God, And gather us from among the nations, To give thanks unto thy holy name, And to triumph in thy praise.

normalized_text:
save us o jehovah our god and gather us from among the nations to give thanks unto thy holy name and to triumph in thy praise


text:
Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, From everlasting even to everlasting. And let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye Jehovah.

normalized_text:
blessed be jehovah the god of israel from everlasting even to everlasting and let all the people say amen praise ye jehovah


text:
Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!

normalized_text:
oh that men would praise jehovah for his lovingkindness and for his wonderful works to the children of men


text:
They mount up to the heavens, they go down again to the depths: Their soul melteth away because of trouble.

normalized_text:
they mount up to the heavens they go down again to the depths their soul melteth away because of trouble


text:
He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; And he suffereth not their cattle to decrease.

normalized_text:
he blesseth them also so that they are multiplied greatly and he suffereth not their cattle to decrease


normalized_text: whoso is wise will give heed to these things and they will consider the lovingkindnesses of jehovah
text:
Whoso is wise will give heed to these things; And they will consider the lovingkindnesses of Jehovah.


text:
A Song, a Psalm of David. My heart is fixed, O God; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises, even with my glory.

normalized_text:
a song a psalm of david my heart is fixed o god i will sing yea i will sing praises even with my glory


text:
I will give thanks unto thee, O Jehovah, among the peoples; And I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.

normalized_text:
i will give thanks unto thee o jehovah among the peoples and i will sing praises unto thee among the nations


text:
For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of deceit have they opened against me: They have spoken unto me with a lying tongue.

normalized_text:
for the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of deceit have they opened against me they have spoken unto me with a lying tongue


normalized_text: let his children be vagabonds and beg and let them seek their bread out of their desolate places
text:
Let his children be vagabonds, and beg; And let them seek [their bread] out of their desolate places.


text:
Let there be none to extend kindness unto him; Neither let there be any to have pity on his fatherless children.

normalized_text:
let there be none to extend kindness unto him neither let there be any to have pity on his fatherless children


text:
Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered with Jehovah; And let not the sin of his mother be blotted out.

normalized_text:
let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered with jehovah and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out


text:
Because he remembered not to show kindness, But persecuted the poor and needy man, And the broken in heart, to slay [them].

normalized_text:
because he remembered not to show kindness but persecuted the poor and needy man and the broken in heart to slay them


normalized_text: yea he loved cursing and it came unto him and he delighted not in blessing and it was far from him
text:
Yea, he loved cursing, and it came unto him; And he delighted not in blessing, and it was far from him.


text:
He clothed himself also with cursing as with his garment, And it came into his inward parts like water, And like oil into his bones.

normalized_text:
he clothed himself also with cursing as with his garment and it came into his inward parts like water and like oil into his bones


text:
Let it be unto him as the raiment wherewith he covereth himself, And for the girdle wherewith he is girded continually.

normalized_text:
let it be unto him as the raiment wherewith he covereth himself and for the girdle wherewith he is girded continually


text:
But deal thou with me, O Jehovah the Lord, for thy name's sake: Because thy lovingkindness is good, deliver thou me;

normalized_text:
but deal thou with me o jehovah the lord for thy name's sake because thy lovingkindness is good deliver thou me


text:
Let them curse, but bless thou: When they arise, they shall be put to shame, But thy servant shall rejoice.

normalized_text:
let them curse but bless thou when they arise they shall be put to shame but thy servant shall rejoice


text:
Let mine adversaries be clothed with dishonor, And let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.

normalized_text:
let mine adversaries be clothed with dishonor and let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe


text:
A Psalm of David. Jehovah saith unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, Until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

normalized_text:
a psalm of david jehovah saith unto my lord sit thou at my right hand until i make thine enemies thy footstool


normalized_text: jehovah will send forth the rod of thy strength out of zion rule thou in the midst of thine enemies
text:
Jehovah will send forth the rod of thy strength out of Zion: Rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.


text:
Thy people offer themselves willingly In the day of thy power, in holy array: Out of the womb of the morning Thou hast the dew of thy youth.

normalized_text:
thy people offer themselves willingly in the day of thy power in holy array out of the womb of the morning thou hast the dew of thy youth


text:
He will judge among the nations, He will fill [the places] with dead bodies; He will strike through the head in many countries.

normalized_text:
he will judge among the nations he will fill the places with dead bodies he will strike through the head in many countries


text:
Praise ye Jehovah. I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart, In the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

normalized_text:
praise ye jehovah i will give thanks unto jehovah with my whole heart in the council of the upright and in the congregation


text:
He hath sent redemption unto his people; He hath commanded his covenant for ever: Holy and reverend is his name.

normalized_text:
he hath sent redemption unto his people he hath commanded his covenant for ever holy and reverend is his name


text:
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they that do [his commandments]: His praise endureth for ever.

normalized_text:
the fear of jehovah is the beginning of wisdom a good understanding have all they that do his commandments his praise endureth for ever


text:
Praise ye Jehovah. Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, That delighteth greatly in his commandments.

normalized_text:
praise ye jehovah blessed is the man that feareth jehovah that delighteth greatly in his commandments


normalized_text: unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness he is gracious and merciful and righteous
text:
Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: [He is] gracious, and merciful, and righteous.


normalized_text: well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth he shall maintain his cause in judgment
text:
Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; He shall maintain his cause in judgment.


text:
He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever: His horn shall be exalted with honor.

normalized_text:
he hath dispersed he hath given to the needy his righteousness endureth for ever his horn shall be exalted with honor


text:
The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: The desire of the wicked shall perish.

normalized_text:
the wicked shall see it and be grieved he shall gnash with his teeth and melt away the desire of the wicked shall perish


normalized_text: he maketh the barren woman to keep house and to be a joyful mother of children praise ye jehovah
text:
He maketh the barren woman to keep house, [And to be] a joyful mother of children. Praise ye Jehovah.


text:
Not unto us, O Jehovah, not unto us, But unto thy name give glory, For thy lovingkindness, and for thy truth's sake.

normalized_text:
not unto us o jehovah not unto us but unto thy name give glory for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth's sake


text:
They have hands, but they handle not; Feet have they, but they walk not; Neither speak they through their throat.

normalized_text:
they have hands but they handle not feet have they but they walk not neither speak they through their throat


text:
Jehovah hath been mindful of us; He will bless [us]: He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron.

normalized_text:
jehovah hath been mindful of us he will bless us he will bless the house of israel he will bless the house of aaron


normalized_text: the cords of death compassed me and the pains of sheol gat hold upon me i found trouble and sorrow
text:
The cords of death compassed me, And the pains of Sheol gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.


normalized_text: o jehovah truly i am thy servant i am thy servant the son of thy handmaid thou hast loosed my bonds
text:
O Jehovah, truly I am thy servant: I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid; Thou hast loosed my bonds.


text:
For his lovingkindness is great toward us; And the truth of Jehovah [endureth] for ever. Praise ye Jehovah.

normalized_text:
for his lovingkindness is great toward us and the truth of jehovah endureth for ever praise ye jehovah


text:
Jehovah is on my side among them that help me: Therefore shall I see [my desire] upon them that hate me.

normalized_text:
jehovah is on my side among them that help me therefore shall i see my desire upon them that hate me


text:
They compassed me about like bees; They are quenched as the fire of thorns: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.

normalized_text:
they compassed me about like bees they are quenched as the fire of thorns in the name of jehovah i will cut them off


text:
The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous: The right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly.

normalized_text:
the voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous the right hand of jehovah doeth valiantly


text:
Jehovah is God, and he hath given us light: Bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.

normalized_text:
jehovah is god and he hath given us light bind the sacrifice with cords even unto the horns of the altar


normalized_text: vav let thy lovingkindnesses also come unto me o jehovah even thy salvation according to thy word
text:
VAV. Let thy lovingkindnesses also come unto me, O Jehovah, Even thy salvation, according to thy word.


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I will lift up my hands also unto thy commandments, which I have loved; And I will meditate on thy statutes.

normalized_text:
i will lift up my hands also unto thy commandments which i have loved and i will meditate on thy statutes


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YODH. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: Give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

normalized_text:
yodh thy hands have made me and fashioned me give me understanding that i may learn thy commandments


normalized_text: i know o jehovah that thy judgments are righteous and that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me
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I know, O Jehovah, that thy judgments are righteous, And that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.


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Let the proud be put to shame; For they have overthrown me wrongfully: [But] I will meditate on thy precepts.

normalized_text:
let the proud be put to shame for they have overthrown me wrongfully but i will meditate on thy precepts


normalized_text: accept i beseech thee the freewill offerings of my mouth o jehovah and teach me thine ordinances
text:
Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill-offerings of my mouth, O Jehovah, And teach me thine ordinances.


normalized_text: therefore i esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right and i hate every false way
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Therefore I esteem all [thy] precepts concerning all [things] to be right; [And] I hate every false way.


normalized_text: hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness quicken me o jehovah according to thine ordinances
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Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thine ordinances.


normalized_text: a song of ascents of david i was glad when they said unto me let us go unto the house of jehovah
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A Song of Ascents; of David. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto the house of Jehovah.


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Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of Jehovah, [For] an ordinance for Israel, To give thanks unto the name of Jehovah.

normalized_text:
whither the tribes go up even the tribes of jehovah for an ordinance for israel to give thanks unto the name of jehovah


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Behold, as the eyes of servants [look] unto the hand of their master, As the eyes of a maid unto the hand of her mistress; So our eyes [look] unto Jehovah our God, Until he have mercy upon us.

normalized_text:
behold as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their master as the eyes of a maid unto the hand of her mistress so our eyes look unto jehovah our god until he have mercy upon us


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Our soul is exceedingly filled With the scoffing of those that are at ease, And with the contempt of the proud.

normalized_text:
our soul is exceedingly filled with the scoffing of those that are at ease and with the contempt of the proud


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Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: The snare is broken, and we are escaped.

normalized_text:
our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers the snare is broken and we are escaped


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A Song of Ascents. They that trust in Jehovah Are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abideth for ever.

normalized_text:
a song of ascents they that trust in jehovah are as mount zion which cannot be moved but abideth for ever


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As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, So Jehovah is round about his people From this time forth and for evermore.

normalized_text:
as the mountains are round about jerusalem so jehovah is round about his people from this time forth and for evermore


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For the sceptre of wickedness shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; That the righteous put not forth their hands unto iniquity.

normalized_text:
for the sceptre of wickedness shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous that the righteous put not forth their hands unto iniquity


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But as for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, Jehovah will lead them forth with the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel.

normalized_text:
but as for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways jehovah will lead them forth with the workers of iniquity peace be upon israel


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A Song of Ascents. When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.

normalized_text:
a song of ascents when jehovah brought back those that returned to zion we were like unto them that dream


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Then was our mouth filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing: Then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them.

normalized_text:
then was our mouth filled with laughter and our tongue with singing then said they among the nations jehovah hath done great things for them


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He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves [with him].

normalized_text:
he that goeth forth and weepeth bearing seed for sowing shall doubtless come again with joy bringing his sheaves with him


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A Song of Ascents; of Solomon. Except Jehovah build the house, They labor in vain that build it: Except Jehovah keep the city, The watchman waketh but in vain.

normalized_text:
a song of ascents of solomon except jehovah build the house they labor in vain that build it except jehovah keep the city the watchman waketh but in vain


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It is vain for you to rise up early, To take rest late, To eat the bread of toil; [For] so he giveth unto his beloved sleep.

normalized_text:
it is vain for you to rise up early to take rest late to eat the bread of toil for so he giveth unto his beloved sleep


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Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: They shall not be put to shame, When they speak with their enemies in the gate.

normalized_text:
happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them they shall not be put to shame when they speak with their enemies in the gate


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Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine, In the innermost parts of thy house; Thy children like olive plants, Round about thy table.

normalized_text:
thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine in the innermost parts of thy house thy children like olive plants round about thy table


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Neither do they that go by say, The blessing of Jehovah be upon you; We bless you in the name of Jehovah.

normalized_text:
neither do they that go by say the blessing of jehovah be upon you we bless you in the name of jehovah


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My soul [waiteth] for the Lord More than watchmen [wait] for the morning; [Yea, more than] watchmen for the morning.

normalized_text:
my soul waiteth for the lord more than watchmen wait for the morning yea more than watchmen for the morning


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O Israel, hope in Jehovah; For with Jehovah there is lovingkindness, And with him is plenteous redemption.

normalized_text:
o israel hope in jehovah for with jehovah there is lovingkindness and with him is plenteous redemption


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A Song of Ascents; of David. Jehovah, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty; Neither do I exercise myself in great matters, Or in things too wonderful for me.

normalized_text:
a song of ascents of david jehovah my heart is not haughty nor mine eyes lofty neither do i exercise myself in great matters or in things too wonderful for me


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Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul; Like a weaned child with his mother, Like a weaned child is my soul within me.

normalized_text:
surely i have stilled and quieted my soul like a weaned child with his mother like a weaned child is my soul within me


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Jehovah hath sworn unto David in truth; He will not turn from it: Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.

normalized_text:
jehovah hath sworn unto david in truth he will not turn from it of the fruit of thy body will i set upon thy throne


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If thy children will keep my covenant And my testimony that I shall teach them, Their children also shall sit upon thy throne for evermore.

normalized_text:
if thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that i shall teach them their children also shall sit upon thy throne for evermore


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A Song of Ascents; of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!

normalized_text:
a song of ascents of david behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity


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It is like the precious oil upon the head, That ran down upon the beard, Even Aaron's beard; That came down upon the skirt of his garments;

normalized_text:
it is like the precious oil upon the head that ran down upon the beard even aaron's beard that came down upon the skirt of his garments


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Like the dew of Hermon, That cometh down upon the mountains of Zion: For there Jehovah commanded the blessing, Even life for evermore.

normalized_text:
like the dew of hermon that cometh down upon the mountains of zion for there jehovah commanded the blessing even life for evermore


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A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless ye Jehovah, all ye servants of Jehovah, That by night stand in the house of Jehovah.

normalized_text:
a song of ascents behold bless ye jehovah all ye servants of jehovah that by night stand in the house of jehovah


normalized_text: whatsoever jehovah pleased that hath he done in heaven and in earth in the seas and in all deeps
text:
Whatsoever Jehovah pleased, that hath he done, In heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps;


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Who causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; Who maketh lightnings for the rain; Who bringeth forth the wind out of his treasuries;

normalized_text:
who causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth who maketh lightnings for the rain who bringeth forth the wind out of his treasuries


normalized_text: who sent signs and wonders into the midst of thee o egypt upon pharaoh and upon all his servants
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Who sent signs and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, Upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants;


normalized_text: thy name o jehovah endureth for ever thy memorial name o jehovah throughout all generations
text:
Thy name, O Jehovah, [endureth] for ever; Thy memorial [name], O Jehovah, throughout all generations.


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For there they that led us captive required of us songs, And they that wasted us [required of us] mirth, [saying], Sing us one of the songs of Zion.

normalized_text:
for there they that led us captive required of us songs and they that wasted us required of us mirth saying sing us one of the songs of zion


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Let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth, If I remember thee not; If I prefer not Jerusalem Above my chief joy.

normalized_text:
let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth if i remember thee not if i prefer not jerusalem above my chief joy


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Remember, O Jehovah, against the children of Edom The day of Jerusalem; Who said, Rase it, rase it, Even to the foundation thereof.

normalized_text:
remember o jehovah against the children of edom the day of jerusalem who said rase it rase it even to the foundation thereof


text:
O daughter of Babylon, that art to be destroyed, Happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee As thou hast served us.

normalized_text:
o daughter of babylon that art to be destroyed happy shall he be that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us


text:
[ A Psalm] of David. I will give thee thanks with my whole heart: Before the gods will I sing praises unto thee.

normalized_text:
a psalm of david i will give thee thanks with my whole heart before the gods will i sing praises unto thee


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I will worship toward thy holy temple, And give thanks unto thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: For thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.

normalized_text:
i will worship toward thy holy temple and give thanks unto thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name


text:
All the kings of the earth shall give thee thanks, O Jehovah, For they have heard the words of thy mouth.

normalized_text:
all the kings of the earth shall give thee thanks o jehovah for they have heard the words of thy mouth


normalized_text: for though jehovah is high yet hath he respect unto the lowly but the haughty he knoweth from afar
text:
For though Jehovah is high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly; But the haughty he knoweth from afar.


text:
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me; Thou wilt stretch forth thy hand against the wrath of mine enemies, And thy right hand will save me.

normalized_text:
though i walk in the midst of trouble thou wilt revive me thou wilt stretch forth thy hand against the wrath of mine enemies and thy right hand will save me


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Jehovah will perfect that which concerneth me: Thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, [endureth] for ever; Forsake not the works of thine own hands.

normalized_text:
jehovah will perfect that which concerneth me thy lovingkindness o jehovah endureth for ever forsake not the works of thine own hands


text:
Even the darkness hideth not from thee, But the night shineth as the day: The darkness and the light are both alike [to thee].

normalized_text:
even the darkness hideth not from thee but the night shineth as the day the darkness and the light are both alike to thee


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I will give thanks unto thee; For I am fearfully and wonderfully made: Wonderful are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well.

normalized_text:
i will give thanks unto thee for i am fearfully and wonderfully made wonderful are thy works and that my soul knoweth right well


text:
My frame was not hidden from thee, When I was made in secret, [And] curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.

normalized_text:
my frame was not hidden from thee when i was made in secret and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth


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Thine eyes did see mine unformed substance; And in thy book they were all written, [Even] the days that were ordained [for me], When as yet there was none of them.

normalized_text:
thine eyes did see mine unformed substance and in thy book they were all written even the days that were ordained for me when as yet there was none of them


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Do not I hate them, O Jehovah, that hate thee? And am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee?

normalized_text:
do not i hate them o jehovah that hate thee and am not i grieved with those that rise up against thee


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For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O Jehovah, from the evil man; Preserve me from the violent man:

normalized_text:
for the chief musician a psalm of david deliver me o jehovah from the evil man preserve me from the violent man


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Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.

normalized_text:
keep me o jehovah from the hands of the wicked preserve me from the violent man who have purposed to thrust aside my steps


text:
The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set gins for me.

normalized_text:
the proud have hid a snare for me and cords they have spread a net by the wayside they have set gins for me


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Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, [lest] they exalt themselves.

normalized_text:
grant not o jehovah the desires of the wicked further not his evil device lest they exalt themselves


text:
Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire, Into deep pits, whence they shall not rise.

normalized_text:
let burning coals fall upon them let them be cast into the fire into deep pits whence they shall not rise


text:
An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

normalized_text:
an evil speaker shall not be established in the earth evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him


text:
A Psalm of David. Jehovah, I have called upon thee; Make haste unto me: Give ear unto my voice, when I call unto thee.

normalized_text:
a psalm of david jehovah i have called upon thee make haste unto me give ear unto my voice when i call unto thee


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Let my prayer be set forth as incense before thee; The lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

normalized_text:
let my prayer be set forth as incense before thee the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice


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Incline not my heart to any evil thing, To practise deeds of wickedness With men that work iniquity: And let me not eat of their dainties.

normalized_text:
incline not my heart to any evil thing to practise deeds of wickedness with men that work iniquity and let me not eat of their dainties


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Let the righteous smite me, [it shall be] a kindness; And let him reprove me, [it shall be as] oil upon the head; Let not my head refuse it: For even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue.

normalized_text:
let the righteous smite me it shall be a kindness and let him reprove me it shall be as oil upon the head let not my head refuse it for even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue


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Their judges are thrown down by the sides of the rock; And they shall hear my words; For they are sweet.

normalized_text:
their judges are thrown down by the sides of the rock and they shall hear my words for they are sweet


normalized_text: for mine eyes are unto thee o jehovah the lord in thee do i take refuge leave not my soul destitute
text:
For mine eyes are unto thee, O Jehovah the Lord: In thee do I take refuge; leave not my soul destitute.


text:
Maschil of David, when he was in the cave; a Prayer. I cry with my voice unto Jehovah; With my voice unto Jehovah do I make supplication.

normalized_text:
maschil of david when he was in the cave a prayer i cry with my voice unto jehovah with my voice unto jehovah do i make supplication


text:
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, Thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walk Have they hidden a snare for me.

normalized_text:
when my spirit was overwhelmed within me thou knewest my path in the way wherein i walk have they hidden a snare for me


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Look on [my] right hand, and see; For there is no man that knoweth me: Refuge hath failed me; No man careth for my soul.

normalized_text:
look on my right hand and see for there is no man that knoweth me refuge hath failed me no man careth for my soul


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Attend unto my cry; For I am brought very low: Deliver me from my persecutors; For they are stronger than I.

normalized_text:
attend unto my cry for i am brought very low deliver me from my persecutors for they are stronger than i


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Bring my soul out of prison, That I may give thanks unto thy name: The righteous shall compass me about; For thou wilt deal bountifully with me.

normalized_text:
bring my soul out of prison that i may give thanks unto thy name the righteous shall compass me about for thou wilt deal bountifully with me


text:
A Psalm of David. Hear my prayer, O Jehovah; Give ear to my supplications: In thy faithfulness answer me, [and] in thy righteousness.

normalized_text:
a psalm of david hear my prayer o jehovah give ear to my supplications in thy faithfulness answer me and in thy righteousness


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For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; He hath smitten my life down to the ground: He hath made me to dwell in dark places, as those that have been long dead.

normalized_text:
for the enemy hath persecuted my soul he hath smitten my life down to the ground he hath made me to dwell in dark places as those that have been long dead


text:
Make haste to answer me, O Jehovah; My spirit faileth: Hide not thy face from me, Lest I become like them that go down into the pit.

normalized_text:
make haste to answer me o jehovah my spirit faileth hide not thy face from me lest i become like them that go down into the pit


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Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; For in thee do I trust: Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; For I lift up my soul unto thee.

normalized_text:
cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning for in thee do i trust cause me to know the way wherein i should walk for i lift up my soul unto thee


normalized_text: teach me to do thy will for thou art my god thy spirit is good lead me in the land of uprightness
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Teach me to do thy will; For thou art my God: Thy Spirit is good; Lead me in the land of uprightness.


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And in thy lovingkindness cut off mine enemies, And destroy all them that afflict my soul; For I am thy servant.

normalized_text:
and in thy lovingkindness cut off mine enemies and destroy all them that afflict my soul for i am thy servant


normalized_text: a psalm of david blessed be jehovah my rock who teacheth my hands to war and my fingers to fight
text:
[ A Psalm of David.] Blessed be Jehovah my rock, Who teacheth my hands to war, [And] my fingers to fight:


text:
My lovingkindness, and my fortress, My high tower, and my deliverer; My shield, and he in whom I take refuge; Who subdueth my people under me.

normalized_text:
my lovingkindness and my fortress my high tower and my deliverer my shield and he in whom i take refuge who subdueth my people under me


text:
Jehovah, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him? Or the son of man, that thou makest account of him?

normalized_text:
jehovah what is man that thou takest knowledge of him or the son of man that thou makest account of him


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Stretch forth thy hand from above; Rescue me, and deliver me out of great waters, Out of the hand of  aliens;

normalized_text:
stretch forth thy hand from above rescue me and deliver me out of great waters out of the hand of aliens


normalized_text: i will sing a new song unto thee o god upon a psaltery of ten strings will i sing praises unto thee
text:
I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: Upon a psaltery of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.


normalized_text: thou art he that giveth salvation unto kings who rescueth david his servant from the hurtful sword
text:
Thou art he that giveth salvation unto kings; Who rescueth David his servant from the hurtful sword.


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Rescue me, and deliver me out of the hand of  aliens, Whose mouth speaketh deceit, And whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood.

normalized_text:
rescue me and deliver me out of the hand of aliens whose mouth speaketh deceit and whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood


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When our sons shall be as plants grown up in their youth, And our daughters as corner-stones hewn after the fashion of a palace;

normalized_text:
when our sons shall be as plants grown up in their youth and our daughters as corner stones hewn after the fashion of a palace


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[ When] our garners are full, affording all manner of store, [And] our sheep bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our fields;

normalized_text:
when our garners are full affording all manner of store and our sheep bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our fields


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[ When] our oxen are well laden; [When there is] no breaking in, and no going forth, And no outcry in our streets:

normalized_text:
when our oxen are well laden when there is no breaking in and no going forth and no outcry in our streets


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[ A Psalm of praise; of David.] I will extol thee, my God, O King; And I will bless thy name for ever and ever.

normalized_text:
a psalm of praise of david i will extol thee my god o king and i will bless thy name for ever and ever


normalized_text: my mouth shall speak the praise of jehovah and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever
text:
My mouth shall speak the praise of Jehovah; And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.


normalized_text: who executeth justice for the oppressed who giveth food to the hungry jehovah looseth the prisoners
text:
Who executeth justice for the oppressed; Who giveth food to the hungry. Jehovah looseth the prisoners;


text:
Jehovah openeth [the eyes of] the blind; Jehovah raiseth up them that are bowed down; Jehovah loveth the righteous;

normalized_text:
jehovah openeth the eyes of the blind jehovah raiseth up them that are bowed down jehovah loveth the righteous


text:
Jehovah preserveth the sojourners; He upholdeth the fatherless and widow; But the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.

normalized_text:
jehovah preserveth the sojourners he upholdeth the fatherless and widow but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down


text:
Praise ye Jehovah; For it is good to sing praises unto our God; For it is pleasant, [and] praise is comely.

normalized_text:
praise ye jehovah for it is good to sing praises unto our god for it is pleasant and praise is comely


text:
Who covereth the heavens with clouds, Who prepareth rain for the earth, Who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.

normalized_text:
who covereth the heavens with clouds who prepareth rain for the earth who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains


text:
He hath not dealt so with any nation; And as for his ordinances, they have not known them. Praise ye Jehovah.

normalized_text:
he hath not dealt so with any nation and as for his ordinances they have not known them praise ye jehovah


text:
Let them praise the name of Jehovah; For his name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and the heavens.

normalized_text:
let them praise the name of jehovah for his name alone is exalted his glory is above the earth and the heavens


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And he hath lifted up the horn of his people, The praise of all his saints; Even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye Jehovah.

normalized_text:
and he hath lifted up the horn of his people the praise of all his saints even of the children of israel a people near unto him praise ye jehovah


text:
That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:

normalized_text:
that the wise man may hear and increase in learning and that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels


normalized_text: the fear of jehovah is the beginning of knowledge but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction
text:
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; [But] the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.


text:
If they say, Come with us, Let us lay wait for blood; Let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause;

normalized_text:
if they say come with us let us lay wait for blood let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause


text:
She crieth in the chief place of concourse; At the entrance of the gates, In the city, she uttereth her words:

normalized_text:
she crieth in the chief place of concourse at the entrance of the gates in the city she uttereth her words


text:
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And scoffers delight them in scoffing, And fools hate knowledge?

normalized_text:
how long ye simple ones will ye love simplicity and scoffers delight them in scoffing and fools hate knowledge


text:
Turn you at my reproof: Behold, I will pour out my spirit upon you; I will make known my words unto you.

normalized_text:
turn you at my reproof behold i will pour out my spirit upon you i will make known my words unto you


text:
When your fear cometh as a storm, And your calamity cometh on as a whirlwind; When distress and anguish come upon you.

normalized_text:
when your fear cometh as a storm and your calamity cometh on as a whirlwind when distress and anguish come upon you


text:
Then will they call upon me, but I will not answer; They will seek me diligently, but they shall not find me:

normalized_text:
then will they call upon me but i will not answer they will seek me diligently but they shall not find me


normalized_text: for the backsliding of the simple shall slay them and the careless ease of fools shall destroy them
text:
For the backsliding of the simple shall slay them, And the careless ease of fools shall destroy them.


text:
Let not kindness and truth forsake thee: Bind them about thy neck; Write them upon the tablet of thy heart:

normalized_text:
let not kindness and truth forsake thee bind them about thy neck write them upon the tablet of thy heart


text:
She is more precious than rubies: And none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.

normalized_text:
she is more precious than rubies and none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her


normalized_text: when thou liest down thou shalt not be afraid yea thou shalt lie down and thy sleep shall be sweet
text:
When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: Yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.


normalized_text: say not unto thy neighbor go and come again and to morrow i will give when thou hast it by thee
text:
Say not unto thy neighbor, Go, and come again, And to-morrow I will give; When thou hast it by thee.


normalized_text: the curse of jehovah is in the house of the wicked but he blesseth the habitation of the righteous
text:
The curse of Jehovah is in the house of the wicked; But he blesseth the habitation of the righteous.


normalized_text: wisdom is the principal thing therefore get wisdom yea with all thy getting get understanding
text:
Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [Therefore] get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.


normalized_text: for they sleep not except they do evil and their sleep is taken away unless they cause some to fall
text:
For they sleep not, except they do evil; And their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.


text:
But the path of the righteous is as the dawning light, That shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

normalized_text:
but the path of the righteous is as the dawning light that shineth more and more unto the perfect day


text:
[ As] a loving hind and a pleasant doe, Let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; And be thou ravished always with her love.

normalized_text:
as a loving hind and a pleasant doe let her breasts satisfy thee at all times and be thou ravished always with her love


normalized_text: for why shouldest thou my son be ravished with a strange woman and embrace the bosom of a foreigner
text:
For why shouldest thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, And embrace the bosom of a foreigner?


text:
Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, Seeing thou art come into the hand of thy neighbor: Go, humble thyself, and importune thy neighbor;

normalized_text:
do this now my son and deliver thyself seeing thou art come into the hand of thy neighbor go humble thyself and importune thy neighbor


normalized_text: therefore shall his calamity come suddenly on a sudden shall he be broken and that without remedy
text:
Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; On a sudden shall he be broken, and that without remedy.


text:
When thou walkest, it shall lead thee; When thou sleepest, it shall watch over thee; And when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.

normalized_text:
when thou walkest it shall lead thee when thou sleepest it shall watch over thee and when thou awakest it shall talk with thee


normalized_text: for the commandment is a lamp and the law is light and reproofs of instruction are the way of life
text:
For the commandment is a lamp; And the law is light; And reproofs of instruction are the way of life:


text:
For on account of a harlot [a man is brought] to a piece of bread; And the adulteress hunteth for the precious life.

normalized_text:
for on account of a harlot a man is brought to a piece of bread and the adulteress hunteth for the precious life


text:
He that committeth adultery with a woman is void of understanding: He doeth it who would destroy his own soul.

normalized_text:
he that committeth adultery with a woman is void of understanding he doeth it who would destroy his own soul


normalized_text: and i beheld among the simple ones i discerned among the youths a young man void of understanding
text:
And I beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, A young man void of understanding,


text:
With her much fair speech she causeth him to yield; With the flattering of her lips she forceth him along.

normalized_text:
with her much fair speech she causeth him to yield with the flattering of her lips she forceth him along


text:
He goeth after her straightway, As an ox goeth to the slaughter, Or as [one in] fetters to the correction of the fool;

normalized_text:
he goeth after her straightway as an ox goeth to the slaughter or as one in fetters to the correction of the fool


text:
Till an arrow strike through his liver; As a bird hasteth to the snare, And knoweth not that it is for his life.

normalized_text:
till an arrow strike through his liver as a bird hasteth to the snare and knoweth not that it is for his life


text:
For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.

normalized_text:
for wisdom is better than rubies and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it


text:
The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the perverse mouth, do I hate.

normalized_text:
the fear of jehovah is to hate evil pride and arrogancy and the evil way and the perverse mouth do i hate


text:
When he gave to the sea its bound, That the waters should not transgress his commandment, When he marked out the foundations of the earth;

normalized_text:
when he gave to the sea its bound that the waters should not transgress his commandment when he marked out the foundations of the earth


normalized_text: then i was by him as a master workman and i was daily his delight rejoicing always before him
text:
Then I was by him, [as] a master workman; And I was daily [his] delight, Rejoicing always before him,


normalized_text: whoso is simple let him turn in hither as for him that is void of understanding she saith to him
text:
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: As for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,


text:
He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man [getteth] himself a blot.

normalized_text:
he that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling and he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot


text:
Give [instruction] to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

normalized_text:
give instruction to a wise man and he will be yet wiser teach a righteous man and he will increase in learning


text:
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither; And as for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,

normalized_text:
whoso is simple let him turn in hither and as for him that is void of understanding she saith to him


text:
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

normalized_text:
the proverbs of solomon a wise son maketh a glad father but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother


text:
Jehovah will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish; But he thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.

normalized_text:
jehovah will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish but he thrusteth away the desire of the wicked


text:
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; [But] he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

normalized_text:
he that gathereth in summer is a wise son but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame


text:
In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

normalized_text:
in the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding


text:
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

normalized_text:
in the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression but he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely


text:
The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

normalized_text:
the way of jehovah is a stronghold to the upright but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity


normalized_text: the lips of the righteous know what is acceptable but the mouth of the wicked speaketh perverseness
text:
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked [speaketh] perverseness.


text:
The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.

normalized_text:
the integrity of the upright shall guide them but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them


text:
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

normalized_text:
the righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness


text:
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.

normalized_text:
the righteousness of the upright shall deliver them but the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity


text:
With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.

normalized_text:
with his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor but through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered


text:
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

normalized_text:
when it goeth well with the righteous the city rejoiceth and when the wicked perish there is shouting


normalized_text: by the blessing of the upright the city is exalted but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked
text:
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.


text:
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

normalized_text:
he that goeth about as a tale bearer revealeth secrets but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter


text:
He that is stedfast in righteousness [shall attain] unto life; And he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.

normalized_text:
he that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life and he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death


text:
They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in [their] way are his delight.

normalized_text:
they that are perverse in heart are an abomination to jehovah but such as are perfect in their way are his delight


text:
[Though] hand [join] in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

normalized_text:
though hand join in hand the evil man shall not be unpunished but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered


text:
There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] only to want.

normalized_text:
there is that scattereth and increaseth yet more and there is that withholdeth more than is meet but it tendeth only to want


text:
He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

normalized_text:
he that withholdeth grain the people shall curse him but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it


text:
He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.

normalized_text:
he that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor but he that searcheth after evil it shall come unto him


text:
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

normalized_text:
he that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind and the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart


text:
A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

normalized_text:
a worthy woman is the crown of her husband but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones


text:
The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

normalized_text:
the words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them


text:
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

normalized_text:
a man shall be commended according to his wisdom but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised


text:
Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.

normalized_text:
better is he that is lightly esteemed and hath a servant than he that honoreth himself and lacketh bread


text:
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] is void of understanding.

normalized_text:
he that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread but he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding


text:
In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

normalized_text:
in the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man but the righteous shall come out of trouble


text:
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

normalized_text:
a man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth and the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him


text:
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men [is to] the diligent.

normalized_text:
the slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting but the precious substance of men is to the diligent


normalized_text: a man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth but the soul of the treacherous shall eat violence
text:
A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; But the soul of the treacherous [shall eat] violence.


text:
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; [But] he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

normalized_text:
he that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction


normalized_text: the soul of the sluggard desireth and hath nothing but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat
text:
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.


text:
There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.

normalized_text:
there is that maketh himself rich yet hath nothing there is that maketh himself poor yet hath great wealth


text:
Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

normalized_text:
whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded


text:
Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

normalized_text:
poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction but he that regardeth reproof shall be honored


normalized_text: the desire accomplished is sweet to the soul but it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil
text:
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.


text:
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

normalized_text:
a good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous


text:
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

normalized_text:
he that walketh in his uprightness feareth jehovah but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him


normalized_text: a scoffer seeketh wisdom and findeth it not but knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding
text:
A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.


text:
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways; And a good man [shall be satisfied] from himself.

normalized_text:
the backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways and a good man shall be satisfied from himself


normalized_text: a wise man feareth and departeth from evil but the fool beareth himself insolently and is confident
text:
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.


text:
In the multitude of people is the king's glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

normalized_text:
in the multitude of people is the king's glory but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince


normalized_text: he that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his maker but he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him
text:
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.


text:
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But [that which is] in the inward part of fools is made known.

normalized_text:
wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding but that which is in the inward part of fools is made known


text:
The king's favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be [against] him that causeth shame.

normalized_text:
the king's favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely but his wrath will be against him that causeth shame


text:
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

normalized_text:
the sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to jehovah but the prayer of the upright is his delight


text:
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

normalized_text:
the way of the wicked is an abomination to jehovah but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness


normalized_text: there is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way and he that hateth reproof shall die
text:
There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; [And] he that hateth reproof shall die.


normalized_text: the heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly
text:
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.


normalized_text: all the days of the afflicted are evil but he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast
text:
All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart [hath] a continual feast.


text:
Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

normalized_text:
where there is no counsel purposes are disappointed but in the multitude of counsellors they are established


text:
He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

normalized_text:
he that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding


text:
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: [Though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

normalized_text:
every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to jehovah though hand join in hand he shall not be unpunished


text:
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

normalized_text:
how much better is it to get wisdom than gold yea to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver


text:
Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is [their] folly.

normalized_text:
understanding is a well spring of life unto him that hath it but the correction of fools is their folly


text:
He that shutteth his eyes, [it is] to devise perverse things: He that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass.

normalized_text:
he that shutteth his eyes it is to devise perverse things he that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass


text:
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.

normalized_text:
he that is slow to anger is better than the mighty and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city


text:
A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.

normalized_text:
a servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren


text:
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; [And] he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

normalized_text:
whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his maker and he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished


text:
A bribe is [as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

normalized_text:
a bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it whithersoever it turneth it prospereth


text:
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

normalized_text:
he that covereth a transgression seeketh love but he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends


text:
The beginning of strife is [as] when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

normalized_text:
the beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water therefore leave off contention before there is quarrelling


text:
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.

normalized_text:
he that justifieth the wicked and he that condemneth the righteous both of them alike are an abomination to jehovah


text:
He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

normalized_text:
he that hath a wayward heart findeth no good and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief


text:
Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

normalized_text:
wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth


normalized_text: he that spareth his words hath knowledge and he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding
text:
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.


text:
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is [esteemed as] prudent.

normalized_text:
even a fool when he holdeth his peace is counted wise when he shutteth his lips he is esteemed as prudent


text:
A brother offended [is harder to be won] than a strong city; And [such] contentions are like the bars of a castle.

normalized_text:
a brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city and such contentions are like the bars of a castle


text:
A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.

normalized_text:
a man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth with the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied


text:
He that maketh many friends [doeth it] to his own destruction; But there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

normalized_text:
he that maketh many friends doeth it to his own destruction but there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother


normalized_text: better is the poor that walketh in his integrity than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool
text:
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.


text:
All the brethren of the poor do hate him: How much more do his friends go far from him! He pursueth [them with] words, [but] they are gone.

normalized_text:
all the brethren of the poor do hate him how much more do his friends go far from him he pursueth them with words but they are gone


normalized_text: a foolish son is the calamity of his father and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping
text:
A foolish son is the calamity of his father; And the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.


text:
The fear of Jehovah [tendeth] to life; And he [that hath it] shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

normalized_text:
the fear of jehovah tendeth to life and he that hath it shall abide satisfied he shall not be visited with evil


text:
Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.

normalized_text:
smite a scoffer and the simple will learn prudence and reprove one that hath understanding and he will understand knowledge


text:
He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.

normalized_text:
he that doeth violence to his father and chaseth away his mother is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach


text:
The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth [against] his own life.

normalized_text:
the terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion he that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own life


text:
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; Therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.

normalized_text:
the sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter therefore he shall beg in harvest and have nothing


normalized_text: love not sleep let thou come to poverty open thine eyes and thou shalt be satisfied with bread
text:
Love not sleep, let thou come to poverty; Open thine eyes, [and] thou shalt be satisfied with bread.


normalized_text: take his garment that is surety for a stranger and hold him in pledge that is surety for foreigners
text:
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge [that is surety] for foreigners.


text:
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.

normalized_text:
he that goeth about as a tale bearer revealeth secrets therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips


normalized_text: the king's heart is in the hand of jehovah as the watercourses he turneth it whithersoever he will
text:
The king's heart is in the hand of Jehovah as the watercourses:  He turneth it whithersoever he will.


text:
The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty [hasteth] only to want.

normalized_text:
the thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness but every one that is hasty hasteth only to want


normalized_text: the way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked but as for the pure his work is right
text:
The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked; But as for the pure, his work is right.


text:
When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

normalized_text:
when the scoffer is punished the simple is made wise and when the wise is instructed he receiveth knowledge


normalized_text: the righteous man considereth the house of the wicked how the wicked are overthrown to their ruin
text:
The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, [How] the wicked are overthrown to [their] ruin.


normalized_text: a wise man scaleth the city of the mighty and bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof
text:
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.


normalized_text: the sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination how much more when he bringeth it with a wicked mind
text:
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind!


normalized_text: a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches and loving favor rather than silver and gold
text:
A [good] name is rather to be chosen than great riches, [And] loving favor rather than silver and gold.


normalized_text: thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse he that keepeth his soul shall be far from them
text:
Thorns [and] snares are in the way of the perverse: He that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.


text:
The eyes of Jehovah preserve [him that hath] knowledge; But he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.

normalized_text:
the eyes of jehovah preserve him that hath knowledge but he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man


text:
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; [But] the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

normalized_text:
foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him


text:
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [gain], [And] he that giveth to the rich, [shall come] only to want.

normalized_text:
he that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain and he that giveth to the rich shall come only to want


text:
For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee, If they be established together upon thy lips.

normalized_text:
for it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee if they be established together upon thy lips


text:
To make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, That thou mayest carry back words of truth to them that send thee?

normalized_text:
to make thee know the certainty of the words of truth that thou mayest carry back words of truth to them that send thee


text:
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.

normalized_text:
seest thou a man diligent in his business he shall stand before kings he shall not stand before mean men


text:
Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? For [riches] certainly make themselves wings, Like an eagle that flieth toward heaven.

normalized_text:
wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not for riches certainly make themselves wings like an eagle that flieth toward heaven


text:
For as he thinketh within himself, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; But his heart is not with thee.

normalized_text:
for as he thinketh within himself so is he eat and drink saith he to thee but his heart is not with thee


normalized_text: for the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty and drowsiness will clothe a man with rags
text:
For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty; And drowsiness will clothe [a man] with rags.


text:
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; And he that begetteth a wise child will have joy of him.

normalized_text:
the father of the righteous will greatly rejoice and he that begetteth a wise child will have joy of him


text:
Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? Who hath complaining? who hath wounds without cause? Who hath redness of eyes?

normalized_text:
who hath woe who hath sorrow who hath contentions who hath complaining who hath wounds without cause who hath redness of eyes


normalized_text: look not thou upon the wine when it is red when it sparkleth in the cup when it goeth down smoothly
text:
Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, When it sparkleth in the cup, When it goeth down smoothly:


text:
Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, Or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.

normalized_text:
yea thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast


text:
They have stricken me, [shalt thou say], and I was not hurt; They have beaten me, and I felt it not: When shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.

normalized_text:
they have stricken me shalt thou say and i was not hurt they have beaten me and i felt it not when shall i awake i will seek it yet again


text:
Deliver them that are carried away unto death, And those that are ready to be slain see that thou hold back.

normalized_text:
deliver them that are carried away unto death and those that are ready to be slain see that thou hold back


text:
If thou sayest, Behold, we knew not this; Doth not he that weigheth the hearts consider it? And he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? And shall not he render to every man according to his work?

normalized_text:
if thou sayest behold we knew not this doth not he that weigheth the hearts consider it and he that keepeth thy soul doth not he know it and shall not he render to every man according to his work


text:
My son, eat thou honey, for it is good; And the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to thy taste:

normalized_text:
my son eat thou honey for it is good and the droppings of the honeycomb which are sweet to thy taste


text:
So shalt thou know wisdom to be unto thy soul; If thou hast found it, then shall there be a reward, And thy hope shall not be cut off.

normalized_text:
so shalt thou know wisdom to be unto thy soul if thou hast found it then shall there be a reward and thy hope shall not be cut off


text:
For a righteous man falleth seven times, and riseth up again; But the wicked are overthrown by calamity.

normalized_text:
for a righteous man falleth seven times and riseth up again but the wicked are overthrown by calamity


normalized_text: he that saith unto the wicked thou art righteous peoples shall curse him nations shall abhor him
text:
He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; Peoples shall curse him, nations shall abhor him:


text:
And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, The face thereof was covered with nettles, And the stone wall thereof was broken down.

normalized_text:
and lo it was all grown over with thorns the face thereof was covered with nettles and the stone wall thereof was broken down


text:
For better is it that it be said unto thee, Come up hither, Than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince, Whom thine eyes have seen.

normalized_text:
for better is it that it be said unto thee come up hither than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen


text:
Go not forth hastily to strive, Lest [thou know not] what to do in the end thereof, When thy neighbor hath put thee to shame.

normalized_text:
go not forth hastily to strive lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof when thy neighbor hath put thee to shame


normalized_text: as an ear ring of gold and an ornament of fine gold so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear
text:
[ As] an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [So is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.


text:
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, [So is] a faithful messenger to them that send him; For he refresheth the soul of his masters.

normalized_text:
as the cold of snow in the time of harvest so is a faithful messenger to them that send him for he refresheth the soul of his masters


text:
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, Lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.

normalized_text:
hast thou found honey eat so much as is sufficient for thee lest thou be filled therewith and vomit it


normalized_text: confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth and a foot out of joint
text:
Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is [like] a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.


text:
[ As] one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, [and as] vinegar upon soda, So is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.

normalized_text:
as one that taketh off a garment in cold weather and as vinegar upon soda so is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart


text:
[ As] a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, [So is] a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.

normalized_text:
as a troubled fountain and a corrupted spring so is a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked


text:
As the sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying, So the curse that is causeless alighteth not.

normalized_text:
as the sparrow in her wandering as the swallow in her flying so the curse that is causeless alighteth not


normalized_text: he that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off his own feet and drinketh in damage
text:
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off [his own] feet, [and] drinketh in damage.


text:
He that passeth by, [and] vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is [like] one that taketh a dog by the ears.

normalized_text:
he that passeth by and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him is like one that taketh a dog by the ears


normalized_text: though his hatred cover itself with guile his wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly
text:
Though [his] hatred cover itself with guile, His wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly.


text:
Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man's friend [that cometh] of hearty counsel.

normalized_text:
oil and perfume rejoice the heart so doth the sweetness of a man's friend that cometh of hearty counsel


text:
Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; And go not to thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: Better is a neighbor that is near than a brother far off.

normalized_text:
thine own friend and thy father's friend forsake not and go not to thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity better is a neighbor that is near than a brother far off


text:
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge [that is surety] for a foreign woman.

normalized_text:
take his garment that is surety for a stranger and hold him in pledge that is surety for a foreign woman


text:
He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, It shall be counted a curse to him.

normalized_text:
he that blesseth his friend with a loud voice rising early in the morning it shall be counted a curse to him


text:
Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof; And he that regardeth his master shall be honored.

normalized_text:
whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof and he that regardeth his master shall be honored


text:
Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with bruised grain, Yet will not his foolishness depart from him.

normalized_text:
though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with bruised grain yet will not his foolishness depart from him


text:
The hay is carried, and the tender grass showeth itself, And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in.

normalized_text:
the hay is carried and the tender grass showeth itself and the herbs of the mountains are gathered in


text:
And [there will be] goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, And maintenance for thy maidens.

normalized_text:
and there will be goats' milk enough for thy food for the food of thy household and maintenance for thy maidens


text:
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged.

normalized_text:
for the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof but by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged


text:
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich.

normalized_text:
better is the poor that walketh in his integrity than he that is perverse in his ways though he be rich


text:
He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

normalized_text:
he that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor


text:
Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.

normalized_text:
whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way he shall fall himself into his own pit but the perfect shall inherit good


text:
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

normalized_text:
he that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy


text:
The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; [But] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

normalized_text:
the prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days


normalized_text: whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once
text:
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once.


text:
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.

normalized_text:
he that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough


text:
A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

normalized_text:
a faithful man shall abound with blessings but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished


text:
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.

normalized_text:
whoso robbeth his father or his mother and saith it is no transgression the same is the companion of a destroyer


text:
He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

normalized_text:
he that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife but he that putteth his trust in jehovah shall be made fat


normalized_text: he that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be destroyed and that without remedy
text:
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.


text:
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

normalized_text:
when the righteous are increased the people rejoice but when a wicked man beareth rule the people sigh


text:
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] substance.

normalized_text:
whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance


text:
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know [it].

normalized_text:
the righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor the wicked hath not understanding to know it


text:
If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

normalized_text:
if a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man whether he be angry or laugh there will be no rest


normalized_text: when the wicked are increased transgression increaseth but the righteous shall look upon their fall
text:
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.


text:
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

normalized_text:
an unjust man is an abomination to the righteous and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked


text:
Who hath ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who hath gathered the wind in his fists? Who hath bound the waters in his garment? Who hath established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou knowest?

normalized_text:
who hath ascended up into heaven and descended who hath gathered the wind in his fists who hath bound the waters in his garment who hath established all the ends of the earth what is his name and what is his son's name if thou knowest


text:
Remove far from me falsehood and lies; Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is needful for me:

normalized_text:
remove far from me falsehood and lies give me neither poverty nor riches feed me with the food that is needful for me


text:
Lest I be full, and deny [thee], and say, Who is Jehovah? Or lest I be poor, and steal, And use profanely the name of my God.

normalized_text:
lest i be full and deny thee and say who is jehovah or lest i be poor and steal and use profanely the name of my god


normalized_text: there is a generation that are pure in their own eyes and yet are not washed from their filthiness
text:
There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, And [yet] are not washed from their filthiness.


text:
There is a generation whose teeth are [as] swords, and their jaw teeth [as] knives, To devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men.

normalized_text:
there is a generation whose teeth are as swords and their jaw teeth as knives to devour the poor from off the earth and the needy from among men


text:
The horseleach hath two daughters, [crying], Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, [Yea], four that say not, Enough:

normalized_text:
the horseleach hath two daughters crying give give there are three things that are never satisfied yea four that say not enough


text:
Sheol; And the barren womb; The earth that is not satisfied with water; And the fire that saith not, Enough.

normalized_text:
sheol and the barren womb the earth that is not satisfied with water and the fire that saith not enough


text:
The eye that mocketh at his father, And despiseth to obey his mother, The ravens of the valley shall pick it out, And the young eagles shall eat it.

normalized_text:
the eye that mocketh at his father and despiseth to obey his mother the ravens of the valley shall pick it out and the young eagles shall eat it


text:
The way of an eagle in the air; The way of a serpent upon a rock; The way of a ship in the midst of the sea; And the way of a man with a maiden.

normalized_text:
the way of an eagle in the air the way of a serpent upon a rock the way of a ship in the midst of the sea and the way of a man with a maiden


text:
So is the way of an adulterous woman; She eateth, and wipeth her mouth, And saith, I have done no wickedness.

normalized_text:
so is the way of an adulterous woman she eateth and wipeth her mouth and saith i have done no wickedness


text:
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, Or if thou hast thought evil, [Lay] thy hand upon thy mouth.

normalized_text:
if thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself or if thou hast thought evil lay thy hand upon thy mouth


text:
For the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, And the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood; So the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.

normalized_text:
for the churning of milk bringeth forth butter and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife


text:
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; Nor for princes [to say], Where is strong drink?

normalized_text:
it is not for kings o lemuel it is not for kings to drink wine nor for princes to say where is strong drink


text:
She riseth also while it is yet night, And giveth food to her household, And their task to her maidens.

normalized_text:
she riseth also while it is yet night and giveth food to her household and their task to her maidens


text:
The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it turneth about continually in its course, and the wind returneth again to its circuits.

normalized_text:
the wind goeth toward the south and turneth about unto the north it turneth about continually in its course and the wind returneth again to its circuits


text:
All the rivers run into the sea, yet the sea is not full; unto the place whither the rivers go, thither they go again.

normalized_text:
all the rivers run into the sea yet the sea is not full unto the place whither the rivers go thither they go again


text:
All things are full of weariness; man cannot utter [it]: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing.

normalized_text:
all things are full of weariness man cannot utter it the eye is not satisfied with seeing nor the ear filled with hearing


text:
That which hath been is that which shall be; and that which hath been done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.

normalized_text:
that which hath been is that which shall be and that which hath been done is that which shall be done and there is no new thing under the sun


text:
Is there a thing whereof it may be said, See, this is new? it hath been long ago, in the ages which were before us.

normalized_text:
is there a thing whereof it may be said see this is new it hath been long ago in the ages which were before us


text:
There is no remembrance of the former [generations]; neither shall there be any remembrance of the latter [generations] that are to come, among those that shall come after.

normalized_text:
there is no remembrance of the former generations neither shall there be any remembrance of the latter generations that are to come among those that shall come after


text:
And I applied my heart to seek and to search out by wisdom concerning all that is done under heaven: it is a sore travail that God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised therewith.

normalized_text:
and i applied my heart to seek and to search out by wisdom concerning all that is done under heaven it is a sore travail that god hath given to the sons of men to be exercised therewith


text:
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind.

normalized_text:
i have seen all the works that are done under the sun and behold all is vanity and a striving after wind


text:
I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I have gotten me great wisdom above all that were before me in Jerusalem; yea, my heart hath had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.

normalized_text:
i communed with mine own heart saying lo i have gotten me great wisdom above all that were before me in jerusalem yea my heart hath had great experience of wisdom and knowledge


text:
And I applied my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also was a striving after wind.

normalized_text:
and i applied my heart to know wisdom and to know madness and folly i perceived that this also was a striving after wind


text:
I said in my heart, Come now, I will prove thee with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also was vanity.

normalized_text:
i said in my heart come now i will prove thee with mirth therefore enjoy pleasure and behold this also was vanity


text:
I searched in my heart how to cheer my flesh with wine, my heart yet guiding [me] with wisdom, and how to lay hold on folly, till I might see what it was good for the sons of men that they should do under heaven all the days of their life.

normalized_text:
i searched in my heart how to cheer my flesh with wine my heart yet guiding me with wisdom and how to lay hold on folly till i might see what it was good for the sons of men that they should do under heaven all the days of their life


text:
I bought men-servants and maid-servants, and had servants born in my house; also I had great possessions of herds and flocks, above all that were before me in Jerusalem;

normalized_text:
i bought men servants and maid servants and had servants born in my house also i had great possessions of herds and flocks above all that were before me in jerusalem


text:
I gathered me also silver and gold, and the treasure of kings and of the provinces; I gat me men-singers and women-singers, and the delights of the sons of men, musical instruments, and that of all sorts.

normalized_text:
i gathered me also silver and gold and the treasure of kings and of the provinces i gat me men singers and women singers and the delights of the sons of men musical instruments and that of all sorts


text:
So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.

normalized_text:
so i was great and increased more than all that were before me in jerusalem also my wisdom remained with me


text:
And whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them; I withheld not my heart from any joy; for my heart rejoiced because of all my labor; and this was my portion from all my labor.

normalized_text:
and whatsoever mine eyes desired i kept not from them i withheld not my heart from any joy for my heart rejoiced because of all my labor and this was my portion from all my labor


text:
Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labor that I had labored to do; and, behold, all was vanity and a striving after wind, and there was no profit under the sun.

normalized_text:
then i looked on all the works that my hands had wrought and on the labor that i had labored to do and behold all was vanity and a striving after wind and there was no profit under the sun


text:
And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly: for what [can] the man [do] that cometh after the king? [even] that which hath been done long ago.

normalized_text:
and i turned myself to behold wisdom and madness and folly for what can the man do that cometh after the king even that which hath been done long ago


text:
The wise man's eyes are in his head, and the fool walketh in darkness: and yet I perceived that one event happeneth to them all.

normalized_text:
the wise man's eyes are in his head and the fool walketh in darkness and yet i perceived that one event happeneth to them all


text:
Then said I in my heart, As it happeneth to the fool, so will it happen even to me; and why was I then more wise? Then said I in my heart, that this also is vanity.

normalized_text:
then said i in my heart as it happeneth to the fool so will it happen even to me and why was i then more wise then said i in my heart that this also is vanity


text:
For of the wise man, even as of the fool, there is no remembrance for ever; seeing that in the days to come all will have been long forgotten. And how doth the wise man die even as the fool!

normalized_text:
for of the wise man even as of the fool there is no remembrance for ever seeing that in the days to come all will have been long forgotten and how doth the wise man die even as the fool


text:
So I hated life, because the work that is wrought under the sun was grievous unto me; for all is vanity and a striving after wind.

normalized_text:
so i hated life because the work that is wrought under the sun was grievous unto me for all is vanity and a striving after wind


text:
And I hated all my labor wherein I labored under the sun, seeing that I must leave it unto the man that shall be after me.

normalized_text:
and i hated all my labor wherein i labored under the sun seeing that i must leave it unto the man that shall be after me


text:
And who knoweth whether he will be a wise man or a fool? yet will he have rule over all my labor wherein I have labored, and wherein I have showed myself wise under the sun. This also is vanity.

normalized_text:
and who knoweth whether he will be a wise man or a fool yet will he have rule over all my labor wherein i have labored and wherein i have showed myself wise under the sun this also is vanity


text:
Therefore I turned about to cause my heart to despair concerning all the labor wherein I had labored under the sun.

normalized_text:
therefore i turned about to cause my heart to despair concerning all the labor wherein i had labored under the sun


text:
For there is a man whose labor is with wisdom, and with knowledge, and with skilfulness; yet to a man that hath not labored therein shall he leave it for his portion. This also is vanity and a great evil.

normalized_text:
for there is a man whose labor is with wisdom and with knowledge and with skilfulness yet to a man that hath not labored therein shall he leave it for his portion this also is vanity and a great evil


text:
For what hath a man of all his labor, and of the striving of his heart, wherein he laboreth under the sun?

normalized_text:
for what hath a man of all his labor and of the striving of his heart wherein he laboreth under the sun


text:
For all his days are [but] sorrows, and his travail is grief; yea, even in the night his heart taketh no rest. This also is vanity.

normalized_text:
for all his days are but sorrows and his travail is grief yea even in the night his heart taketh no rest this also is vanity


text:
There is nothing better for a man [than] that he should eat and drink, and make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw, that it is from the hand of God.

normalized_text:
there is nothing better for a man than that he should eat and drink and make his soul enjoy good in his labor this also i saw that it is from the hand of god


text:
For to the man that pleaseth him [God] giveth wisdom, and knowledge, and joy; but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that pleaseth God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.

normalized_text:
for to the man that pleaseth him god giveth wisdom and knowledge and joy but to the sinner he giveth travail to gather and to heap up that he may give to him that pleaseth god this also is vanity and a striving after wind


normalized_text: a time to be born and a time to die a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted
text:
a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;


text:
a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

normalized_text:
a time to cast away stones and a time to gather stones together a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing


text:
He hath made everything beautiful in its time: also he hath set eternity in their heart, yet so that man cannot find out the work that God hath done from the beginning even to the end.

normalized_text:
he hath made everything beautiful in its time also he hath set eternity in their heart yet so that man cannot find out the work that god hath done from the beginning even to the end


text:
I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor anything taken from it; and God hath done it, that men should fear before him.

normalized_text:
i know that whatsoever god doeth it shall be for ever nothing can be put to it nor anything taken from it and god hath done it that men should fear before him


text:
That which is hath been long ago; and that which is to be hath long ago been: and God seeketh again that which is passed away.

normalized_text:
that which is hath been long ago and that which is to be hath long ago been and god seeketh again that which is passed away


text:
And moreover I saw under the sun, in the place of justice, that wickedness was there; and in the place of righteousness, that wickedness was there.

normalized_text:
and moreover i saw under the sun in the place of justice that wickedness was there and in the place of righteousness that wickedness was there


text:
I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked; for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.

normalized_text:
i said in my heart god will judge the righteous and the wicked for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work


text:
I said in my heart, [It is] because of the sons of men, that God may prove them, and that they may see that they themselves are [but as] beasts.

normalized_text:
i said in my heart it is because of the sons of men that god may prove them and that they may see that they themselves are but as beasts


text:
For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath; and man hath no preeminence above the beasts: for all is vanity.

normalized_text:
for that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts even one thing befalleth them as the one dieth so dieth the other yea they have all one breath and man hath no preeminence above the beasts for all is vanity


text:
Who knoweth the spirit of man, whether it goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast, whether it goeth downward to the earth?

normalized_text:
who knoweth the spirit of man whether it goeth upward and the spirit of the beast whether it goeth downward to the earth


text:
Wherefore I saw that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him [back] to see what shall be after him?

normalized_text:
wherefore i saw that there is nothing better than that a man should rejoice in his works for that is his portion for who shall bring him back to see what shall be after him


text:
Then I returned and saw all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and, behold, the tears of such as were oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors there was power; but they had no comforter.

normalized_text:
then i returned and saw all the oppressions that are done under the sun and behold the tears of such as were oppressed and they had no comforter and on the side of their oppressors there was power but they had no comforter


text:
yea, better than them both [did I esteem] him that hath not yet been, who hath not seen the evil work that is done under the sun.

normalized_text:
yea better than them both did i esteem him that hath not yet been who hath not seen the evil work that is done under the sun


text:
Then I saw all labor and every skilful work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbor. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.

normalized_text:
then i saw all labor and every skilful work that for this a man is envied of his neighbor this also is vanity and a striving after wind


text:
There is one that is alone, and he hath not a second; yea, he hath neither son nor brother; yet is there no end of all his labor, neither are his eyes satisfied with riches. For whom then, [saith he], do I labor, and deprive my soul of good? This also is vanity, yea, it is a sore travail.

normalized_text:
there is one that is alone and he hath not a second yea he hath neither son nor brother yet is there no end of all his labor neither are his eyes satisfied with riches for whom then saith he do i labor and deprive my soul of good this also is vanity yea it is a sore travail


text:
For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him that is alone when he falleth, and hath not another to lift him up.

normalized_text:
for if they fall the one will lift up his fellow but woe to him that is alone when he falleth and hath not another to lift him up


text:
And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

normalized_text:
and if a man prevail against him that is alone two shall withstand him and a threefold cord is not quickly broken


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Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who knoweth not how to receive admonition any more.

normalized_text:
better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king who knoweth not how to receive admonition any more


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I saw all the living that walk under the sun, that they were with the youth, the second, that stood up in his stead.

normalized_text:
i saw all the living that walk under the sun that they were with the youth the second that stood up in his stead


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There was no end of all the people, even of all them over whom he was: yet they that come after shall not rejoice in him. Surely this also is vanity and a striving after wind.

normalized_text:
there was no end of all the people even of all them over whom he was yet they that come after shall not rejoice in him surely this also is vanity and a striving after wind


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Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God; for to draw nigh to hear is better than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they know not that they do evil.

normalized_text:
keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of god for to draw nigh to hear is better than to give the sacrifice of fools for they know not that they do evil


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Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thy heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.

normalized_text:
be not rash with thy mouth and let not thy heart be hasty to utter anything before god for god is in heaven and thou upon earth therefore let thy words be few


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When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou vowest.

normalized_text:
when thou vowest a vow unto god defer not to pay it for he hath no pleasure in fools pay that which thou vowest


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Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin; neither say thou before the angel, that it was an error: wherefore should God be angry at thy voice, and destroy the work of thy hands?

normalized_text:
suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin neither say thou before the angel that it was an error wherefore should god be angry at thy voice and destroy the work of thy hands


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If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and the violent taking away of justice and righteousness in a province, marvel not at the matter: for one higher than the high regardeth; and there are higher than they.

normalized_text:
if thou seest the oppression of the poor and the violent taking away of justice and righteousness in a province marvel not at the matter for one higher than the high regardeth and there are higher than they


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He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance, with increase: this also is vanity.

normalized_text:
he that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver nor he that loveth abundance with increase this also is vanity


text:
When goods increase, they are increased that eat them; and what advantage is there to the owner thereof, save the beholding [of them] with his eyes?

normalized_text:
when goods increase they are increased that eat them and what advantage is there to the owner thereof save the beholding of them with his eyes


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The sleep of a laboring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much; but the fulness of the rich will not suffer him to sleep.

normalized_text:
the sleep of a laboring man is sweet whether he eat little or much but the fulness of the rich will not suffer him to sleep


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There is a grievous evil which I have seen under the sun, [namely], riches kept by the owner thereof to his hurt:

normalized_text:
there is a grievous evil which i have seen under the sun namely riches kept by the owner thereof to his hurt


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and those riches perish by evil adventure; and if he hath begotten a son, there is nothing in his hand.

normalized_text:
and those riches perish by evil adventure and if he hath begotten a son there is nothing in his hand


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As he came forth from his mother's womb, naked shall he go again as he came, and shall take nothing for his labor, which he may carry away in his hand.

normalized_text:
as he came forth from his mother's womb naked shall he go again as he came and shall take nothing for his labor which he may carry away in his hand


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And this also is a grievous evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go: and what profit hath he that he laboreth for the wind?

normalized_text:
and this also is a grievous evil that in all points as he came so shall he go and what profit hath he that he laboreth for the wind


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Behold, that which I have seen to be good and to be comely is for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy good in all his labor, wherein he laboreth under the sun, all the days of his life which God hath given him: for this is his portion.

normalized_text:
behold that which i have seen to be good and to be comely is for one to eat and to drink and to enjoy good in all his labor wherein he laboreth under the sun all the days of his life which god hath given him for this is his portion


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Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor — this is the gift of God.

normalized_text:
every man also to whom god hath given riches and wealth and hath given him power to eat thereof and to take his portion and to rejoice in his labor this is the gift of god


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For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth [him] in the joy of his heart.

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for he shall not much remember the days of his life because god answereth him in the joy of his heart


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a man to whom God giveth riches, wealth, and honor, so that he lacketh nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but an alien eateth it; this is vanity, and it is an evil disease.

normalized_text:
a man to whom god giveth riches wealth and honor so that he lacketh nothing for his soul of all that he desireth yet god giveth him not power to eat thereof but an alien eateth it this is vanity and it is an evil disease


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If a man beget a hundred children, and live many years, so that the days of his years are many, but his soul be not filled with good, and moreover he have no burial; I say, that an untimely birth is better than he:

normalized_text:
if a man beget a hundred children and live many years so that the days of his years are many but his soul be not filled with good and moreover he have no burial i say that an untimely birth is better than he


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For what advantage hath the wise more than the fool? [or] what hath the poor man, that knoweth how to walk before the living?

normalized_text:
for what advantage hath the wise more than the fool or what hath the poor man that knoweth how to walk before the living


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Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this also is vanity and a striving after wind.

normalized_text:
better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire this also is vanity and a striving after wind


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Whatsoever hath been, the name thereof was given long ago; and it is known what man is; neither can he contend with him that is mightier than he.

normalized_text:
whatsoever hath been the name thereof was given long ago and it is known what man is neither can he contend with him that is mightier than he


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For who knoweth what is good for man in [his] life, all the days of his vain life which he spendeth as a shadow? for who can tell a man what shall be after him under the sun?

normalized_text:
for who knoweth what is good for man in his life all the days of his vain life which he spendeth as a shadow for who can tell a man what shall be after him under the sun


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It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart.

normalized_text:
it is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting for that is the end of all men and the living will lay it to his heart


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Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof; [and] the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

normalized_text:
better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit


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Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.

normalized_text:
say not thou what is the cause that the former days were better than these for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this


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For wisdom is a defence, even as money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom preserveth the life of him that hath it.

normalized_text:
for wisdom is a defence even as money is a defence but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserveth the life of him that hath it


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In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; yea, God hath made the one side by side with the other, to the end that man should not find out anything [that shall be] after him.

normalized_text:
in the day of prosperity be joyful and in the day of adversity consider yea god hath made the one side by side with the other to the end that man should not find out anything that shall be after him


text:
All this have I seen in my days of vanity: there is a righteous man that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongeth [his life] in his evil-doing.

normalized_text:
all this have i seen in my days of vanity there is a righteous man that perisheth in his righteousness and there is a wicked man that prolongeth his life in his evil doing


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It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from that withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth from them all.

normalized_text:
it is good that thou shouldest take hold of this yea also from that withdraw not thy hand for he that feareth god shall come forth from them all


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I turned about, and my heart [was set] to know and to search out, and to seek wisdom and the reason [of things], and to know that wickedness is folly, and that foolishness is madness.

normalized_text:
i turned about and my heart was set to know and to search out and to seek wisdom and the reason of things and to know that wickedness is folly and that foolishness is madness


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And I find more bitter than death the woman whose heart is snares and nets, [and] whose hands are bands: whoso pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be taken by her.

normalized_text:
and i find more bitter than death the woman whose heart is snares and nets and whose hands are bands whoso pleaseth god shall escape from her but the sinner shall be taken by her


normalized_text: behold this have i found saith the preacher laying one thing to another to find out the account
text:
Behold, this have I found, saith the Preacher, laying one thing to another, to find out the account;


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which my soul still seeketh, but I have not found: one man among a thousand have I found; but a woman among all those have I not found.

normalized_text:
which my soul still seeketh but i have not found one man among a thousand have i found but a woman among all those have i not found


normalized_text: behold this only have i found that god made man upright but they have sought out many inventions
text:
Behold, this only have I found: that God made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.


text:
Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.

normalized_text:
who is as the wise man and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine and the hardness of his face is changed


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Be not hasty to go out of his presence; persist not in an evil thing: for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.

normalized_text:
be not hasty to go out of his presence persist not in an evil thing for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him


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Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man's heart discerneth time and judgment:

normalized_text:
whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing and a wise man's heart discerneth time and judgment


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There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power over the day of death; and there is no discharge in war: neither shall wickedness deliver him that is given to it.

normalized_text:
there is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit neither hath he power over the day of death and there is no discharge in war neither shall wickedness deliver him that is given to it


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All this have I seen, and applied my heart unto every work that is done under the sun: [there is] a time wherein one man hath power over another to his hurt.

normalized_text:
all this have i seen and applied my heart unto every work that is done under the sun there is a time wherein one man hath power over another to his hurt


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So I saw the wicked buried, and they came [to the grave]; and they that had done right went away from the holy place, and were forgotten in the city: this also is vanity.

normalized_text:
so i saw the wicked buried and they came to the grave and they that had done right went away from the holy place and were forgotten in the city this also is vanity


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Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.

normalized_text:
because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil


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Though a sinner do evil a hundred times, and prolong his [days], yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, that fear before him:

normalized_text:
though a sinner do evil a hundred times and prolong his days yet surely i know that it shall be well with them that fear god that fear before him


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but it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he prolong [his] days, [which are] as a shadow; because he feareth not before God.

normalized_text:
but it shall not be well with the wicked neither shall he prolong his days which are as a shadow because he feareth not before god


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There is a vanity which is done upon the earth, that there are righteous men unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there are wicked men to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also is vanity.

normalized_text:
there is a vanity which is done upon the earth that there are righteous men unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked again there are wicked men to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous i said that this also is vanity


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Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be joyful: for that shall abide with him in his labor [all] the days of his life which God hath given him under the sun.

normalized_text:
then i commended mirth because a man hath no better thing under the sun than to eat and to drink and to be joyful for that shall abide with him in his labor all the days of his life which god hath given him under the sun


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When I applied my heart to know wisdom, and to see the business that is done upon the earth (for also there is that neither day nor night seeth sleep with his eyes),

normalized_text:
when i applied my heart to know wisdom and to see the business that is done upon the earth for also there is that neither day nor night seeth sleep with his eyes


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then I beheld all the work of God, that man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because however much a man labor to seek it out, yet he shall not find it; yea moreover, though a wise man think to know it, yet shall he not be able to find it.

normalized_text:
then i beheld all the work of god that man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun because however much a man labor to seek it out yet he shall not find it yea moreover though a wise man think to know it yet shall he not be able to find it


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For all this I laid to my heart, even to explore all this: that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God; whether it be love or hatred, man knoweth it not; all is before them.

normalized_text:
for all this i laid to my heart even to explore all this that the righteous and the wise and their works are in the hand of god whether it be love or hatred man knoweth it not all is before them


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All things come alike to all: there is one event to the righteous and to the wicked; to the good and to the clean and to the unclean; to him that sacrificeth and to him that sacrificeth not; as is the good, so is the sinner; [and] he that sweareth, as he that feareth an oath.

normalized_text:
all things come alike to all there is one event to the righteous and to the wicked to the good and to the clean and to the unclean to him that sacrificeth and to him that sacrificeth not as is the good so is the sinner and he that sweareth as he that feareth an oath


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This is an evil in all that is done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea also, the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that [they go] to the dead.

normalized_text:
this is an evil in all that is done under the sun that there is one event unto all yea also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil and madness is in their heart while they live and after that they go to the dead


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For to him that is joined with all the living there is hope; for a living dog is better than a dead lion.

normalized_text:
for to him that is joined with all the living there is hope for a living dog is better than a dead lion


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For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not anything, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.

normalized_text:
for the living know that they shall die but the dead know not anything neither have they any more a reward for the memory of them is forgotten


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As well their love, as their hatred and their envy, is perished long ago; neither have they any more a portion for ever in anything that is done under the sun.

normalized_text:
as well their love as their hatred and their envy is perished long ago neither have they any more a portion for ever in anything that is done under the sun


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Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God hath already accepted thy works.

normalized_text:
go thy way eat thy bread with joy and drink thy wine with a merry heart for god hath already accepted thy works


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Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of thy life of vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all thy days of vanity: for that is thy portion in life, and in thy labor wherein thou laborest under the sun.

normalized_text:
live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of thy life of vanity which he hath given thee under the sun all thy days of vanity for that is thy portion in life and in thy labor wherein thou laborest under the sun


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Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, whither thou goest.

normalized_text:
whatsoever thy hand findeth to do do it with thy might for there is no work nor device nor knowledge nor wisdom in sheol whither thou goest


text:
I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

normalized_text:
i returned and saw under the sun that the race is not to the swift nor the battle to the strong neither yet bread to the wise nor yet riches to men of understanding nor yet favor to men of skill but time and chance happeneth to them all


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For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare, even so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them.

normalized_text:
for man also knoweth not his time as the fishes that are taken in an evil net and as the birds that are caught in the snare even so are the sons of men snared in an evil time when it falleth suddenly upon them


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There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it.

normalized_text:
there was a little city and few men within it and there came a great king against it and besieged it and built great bulwarks against it


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Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.

normalized_text:
now there was found in it a poor wise man and he by his wisdom delivered the city yet no man remembered that same poor man


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Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

normalized_text:
then said i wisdom is better than strength nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised and his words are not heard


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Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to send forth an evil odor; [so] doth a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.

normalized_text:
dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to send forth an evil odor so doth a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor


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Yea also, when the fool walketh by the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one [that] he is a fool.

normalized_text:
yea also when the fool walketh by the way his understanding faileth him and he saith to every one that he is a fool


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If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences.

normalized_text:
if the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee leave not thy place for gentleness allayeth great offences


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There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as it were an error which proceedeth from the ruler:

normalized_text:
there is an evil which i have seen under the sun as it were an error which proceedeth from the ruler


normalized_text: he that diggeth a pit shall fall into it and whoso breaketh through a wall a serpent shall bite him
text:
He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh through a wall, a serpent shall bite him.


text:
If the iron be blunt, and one do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.

normalized_text:
if the iron be blunt and one do not whet the edge then must he put to more strength but wisdom is profitable to direct


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The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

normalized_text:
the beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness and the end of his talk is mischievous madness


text:
A fool also multiplieth words: [yet] man knoweth not what shall be; and that which shall be after him, who can tell him?

normalized_text:
a fool also multiplieth words yet man knoweth not what shall be and that which shall be after him who can tell him


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Happy art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness!

normalized_text:
happy art thou o land when thy king is the son of nobles and thy princes eat in due season for strength and not for drunkenness


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Revile not the king, no, not in thy thought; and revile not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the heavens shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter.

normalized_text:
revile not the king no not in thy thought and revile not the rich in thy bedchamber for a bird of the heavens shall carry the voice and that which hath wings shall tell the matter


normalized_text: give a portion to seven yea even unto eight for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth
text:
Give a portion to seven, yea, even unto eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.


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If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth; and if a tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there shall it be.

normalized_text:
if the clouds be full of rain they empty themselves upon the earth and if a tree fall toward the south or toward the north in the place where the tree falleth there shall it be


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As thou knowest not what is the way of the wind, [nor] how the bones [do grow] in the womb of her that is with child; even so thou knowest not the work of God who doeth all.

normalized_text:
as thou knowest not what is the way of the wind nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child even so thou knowest not the work of god who doeth all


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In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thy hand; for thou knowest not which shall prosper, whether this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.

normalized_text:
in the morning sow thy seed and in the evening withhold not thy hand for thou knowest not which shall prosper whether this or that or whether they both shall be alike good


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Yea, if a man live many years, let him rejoice in them all; but let him remember the days of darkness, for they shall be many. All that cometh is vanity.

normalized_text:
yea if a man live many years let him rejoice in them all but let him remember the days of darkness for they shall be many all that cometh is vanity


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Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sight of thine eyes; but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.

normalized_text:
rejoice o young man in thy youth and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth and walk in the ways of thy heart and in the sight of thine eyes but know thou that for all these things god will bring thee into judgment


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Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh; for youth and the dawn of life are vanity.

normalized_text:
therefore remove sorrow from thy heart and put away evil from thy flesh for youth and the dawn of life are vanity


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Remember also thy Creator in the days of thy youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;

normalized_text:
remember also thy creator in the days of thy youth before the evil days come and the years draw nigh when thou shalt say i have no pleasure in them


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before the sun, and the light, and the moon, and the stars, are darkened, and the clouds return after the rain;

normalized_text:
before the sun and the light and the moon and the stars are darkened and the clouds return after the rain


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in the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease because they are few, and those that look out of the windows shall be darkened,

normalized_text:
in the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble and the strong men shall bow themselves and the grinders cease because they are few and those that look out of the windows shall be darkened


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and the doors shall be shut in the street; when the sound of the grinding is low, and one shall rise up at the voice of a bird, and all the daughters of music shall be brought low;

normalized_text:
and the doors shall be shut in the street when the sound of the grinding is low and one shall rise up at the voice of a bird and all the daughters of music shall be brought low


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yea, they shall be afraid of [that which is] high, and terrors [shall be] in the way; and the almond-tree shall blossom, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail; because man goeth to his everlasting home, and the mourners go about the streets:

normalized_text:
yea they shall be afraid of that which is high and terrors shall be in the way and the almond tree shall blossom and the grasshopper shall be a burden and desire shall fail because man goeth to his everlasting home and the mourners go about the streets


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before the silver cord is loosed, or the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher is broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern,

normalized_text:
before the silver cord is loosed or the golden bowl is broken or the pitcher is broken at the fountain or the wheel broken at the cistern


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And further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he pondered, and sought out, [and] set in order many proverbs.

normalized_text:
and further because the preacher was wise he still taught the people knowledge yea he pondered and sought out and set in order many proverbs


text:
The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, [even] words of truth.

normalized_text:
the preacher sought to find out acceptable words and that which was written uprightly even words of truth


text:
The words of the wise are as goads; and as nails well fastened are the words of the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.

normalized_text:
the words of the wise are as goads and as nails well fastened are the words of the masters of assemblies which are given from one shepherd


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And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

normalized_text:
and furthermore my son be admonished of making many books there is no end and much study is a weariness of the flesh


text:
This is the end of the matter; all hath been heard: fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.

normalized_text:
this is the end of the matter all hath been heard fear god and keep his commandments for this is the whole duty of man


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For God will bring every work into judgment, with every hidden thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

normalized_text:
for god will bring every work into judgment with every hidden thing whether it be good or whether it be evil


text:
Thine oils have a goodly fragrance; Thy name is [as] oil poured forth; Therefore do the virgins love thee.

normalized_text:
thine oils have a goodly fragrance thy name is as oil poured forth therefore do the virgins love thee


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Draw me; we will run after thee: The king hath brought me into his chambers; We will be glad and rejoice in thee; We will make mention of thy love more than of wine: Rightly do they love thee.

normalized_text:
draw me we will run after thee the king hath brought me into his chambers we will be glad and rejoice in thee we will make mention of thy love more than of wine rightly do they love thee


normalized_text: i am black but comely oh ye daughters of jerusalem as the tents of kedar as the curtains of solomon
text:
I am black, but comely, Oh ye daughters of Jerusalem, As the tents of Kedar, As the curtains of Solomon.


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Look not upon me, because I am swarthy, Because the sun hath scorched me. My mother's sons were incensed against me; They made me keeper of the vineyards; But mine own vineyard have I not kept.

normalized_text:
look not upon me because i am swarthy because the sun hath scorched me my mother's sons were incensed against me they made me keeper of the vineyards but mine own vineyard have i not kept


text:
Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, Where thou feedest [thy flock], Where thou makest [it] to rest at noon: For why should I be as one that is veiled Beside the flocks of thy companions?

normalized_text:
tell me o thou whom my soul loveth where thou feedest thy flock where thou makest it to rest at noon for why should i be as one that is veiled beside the flocks of thy companions


text:
If thou know not, O thou fairest among women, Go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock, And feed thy kids beside the shepherds' tents.

normalized_text:
if thou know not o thou fairest among women go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock and feed thy kids beside the shepherds' tents


text:
As the apple-tree among the trees of the wood, So is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, And his fruit was sweet to my taste.

normalized_text:
as the apple tree among the trees of the wood so is my beloved among the sons i sat down under his shadow with great delight and his fruit was sweet to my taste


text:
I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, By the roes, or by the hinds of the field, That ye stir not up, nor awake [my] love, Until he please.

normalized_text:
i adjure you o daughters of jerusalem by the roes or by the hinds of the field that ye stir not up nor awake my love until he please


text:
My beloved is like a roe or a young hart: Behold, he standeth behind our wall; He looketh in at the windows; He glanceth through the lattice.

normalized_text:
my beloved is like a roe or a young hart behold he standeth behind our wall he looketh in at the windows he glanceth through the lattice


text:
The flowers appear on the earth; The time of the singing [of birds] is come, And the voice of the turtle-dove is heard in our land;

normalized_text:
the flowers appear on the earth the time of the singing of birds is come and the voice of the turtle dove is heard in our land


text:
The fig-tree ripeneth her green figs, And the vines are in blossom; They give forth their fragrance. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.

normalized_text:
the fig tree ripeneth her green figs and the vines are in blossom they give forth their fragrance arise my love my fair one and come away


text:
O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, In the covert of the steep place, Let me see thy countenance, Let me hear thy voice; For sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely.

normalized_text:
o my dove that art in the clefts of the rock in the covert of the steep place let me see thy countenance let me hear thy voice for sweet is thy voice and thy countenance is comely


text:
Until the day be cool, and the shadows flee away, Turn, my beloved, and be thou like a roe or a young hart Upon the mountains of Bether.

normalized_text:
until the day be cool and the shadows flee away turn my beloved and be thou like a roe or a young hart upon the mountains of bether


text:
[ I said], I will rise now, and go about the city; In the streets and in the broad ways I will seek him whom my soul loveth: I sought him, but I found him not.

normalized_text:
i said i will rise now and go about the city in the streets and in the broad ways i will seek him whom my soul loveth i sought him but i found him not


text:
It was but a little that I passed from them, When I found him whom my soul loveth: I held him, and would not let him go, Until I had brought him into my mother's house, And into the chamber of her that conceived me.

normalized_text:
it was but a little that i passed from them when i found him whom my soul loveth i held him and would not let him go until i had brought him into my mother's house and into the chamber of her that conceived me


text:
Who is this that cometh up from the wilderness Like pillars of smoke, Perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, With all powders of the merchant?

normalized_text:
who is this that cometh up from the wilderness like pillars of smoke perfumed with myrrh and frankincense with all powders of the merchant


text:
They all handle the sword, [and] are expert in war: Every man hath his sword upon his thigh, Because of fear in the night.

normalized_text:
they all handle the sword and are expert in war every man hath his sword upon his thigh because of fear in the night


text:
He made the pillars thereof of silver, The bottom thereof of gold, the seat of it of purple, The midst thereof being paved with love, From the daughters of Jerusalem.

normalized_text:
he made the pillars thereof of silver the bottom thereof of gold the seat of it of purple the midst thereof being paved with love from the daughters of jerusalem


text:
Go forth, O ye daughters of Zion, and behold king Solomon, With the crown wherewith his mother hath crowned him In the day of his espousals, And in the day of the gladness of his heart.

normalized_text:
go forth o ye daughters of zion and behold king solomon with the crown wherewith his mother hath crowned him in the day of his espousals and in the day of the gladness of his heart


text:
Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; Thine eyes are [as] doves behind thy veil. Thy hair is as a flock of goats, That lie along the side of mount Gilead.

normalized_text:
behold thou art fair my love behold thou art fair thine eyes are as doves behind thy veil thy hair is as a flock of goats that lie along the side of mount gilead


text:
Thy teeth are like a flock [of ewes] that are [newly] shorn, Which are come up from the washing, Whereof every one hath twins, And none is bereaved among them.

normalized_text:
thy teeth are like a flock of ewes that are newly shorn which are come up from the washing whereof every one hath twins and none is bereaved among them


text:
Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet, And thy mouth is comely. Thy temples are like a piece of a pomegranate behind thy veil.

normalized_text:
thy lips are like a thread of scarlet and thy mouth is comely thy temples are like a piece of a pomegranate behind thy veil


text:
Thy neck is like the tower of David builded for an armory, Whereon there hang a thousand bucklers, All the shields of the mighty men.

normalized_text:
thy neck is like the tower of david builded for an armory whereon there hang a thousand bucklers all the shields of the mighty men


text:
Until the day be cool, and the shadows flee away, I will get me to the mountain of myrrh, And to the hill of frankincense.

normalized_text:
until the day be cool and the shadows flee away i will get me to the mountain of myrrh and to the hill of frankincense


text:
Come with me from Lebanon, [my] bride, With me from Lebanon: Look from the top of Amana, From the top of Senir and Hermon, From the lions' dens, From the mountains of the leopards.

normalized_text:
come with me from lebanon my bride with me from lebanon look from the top of amana from the top of senir and hermon from the lions' dens from the mountains of the leopards


text:
Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, [my] bride; Thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, With one chain of thy neck.

normalized_text:
thou hast ravished my heart my sister my bride thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes with one chain of thy neck


text:
How fair is thy love, my sister, [my] bride! How much better is thy love than wine! And the fragrance of thine oils than all manner of spices!

normalized_text:
how fair is thy love my sister my bride how much better is thy love than wine and the fragrance of thine oils than all manner of spices


text:
Thy lips, O [my] bride, drop [as] the honeycomb: Honey and milk are under thy tongue; And the smell of thy garments is like the smell of Lebanon.

normalized_text:
thy lips o my bride drop as the honeycomb honey and milk are under thy tongue and the smell of thy garments is like the smell of lebanon


text:
Spikenard and saffron, Calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; Myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices.

normalized_text:
spikenard and saffron calamus and cinnamon with all trees of frankincense myrrh and aloes with all the chief spices


text:
Awake, O north wind; And come, thou south; Blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, And eat his precious fruits.

normalized_text:
awake o north wind and come thou south blow upon my garden that the spices thereof may flow out let my beloved come into his garden and eat his precious fruits


text:
I am come into my garden, my sister, [my] bride: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk. Eat, O friends; Drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved.

normalized_text:
i am come into my garden my sister my bride i have gathered my myrrh with my spice i have eaten my honeycomb with my honey i have drunk my wine with my milk eat o friends drink yea drink abundantly o beloved


text:
I was asleep, but my heart waked: It is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, [saying], Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled; For my head is filled with dew, My locks with the drops of the night.

normalized_text:
i was asleep but my heart waked it is the voice of my beloved that knocketh saying open to me my sister my love my dove my undefiled for my head is filled with dew my locks with the drops of the night


text:
I rose up to open to my beloved; And my hands dropped with myrrh, And my fingers with liquid myrrh, Upon the handles of the bolt.

normalized_text:
i rose up to open to my beloved and my hands dropped with myrrh and my fingers with liquid myrrh upon the handles of the bolt


text:
I opened to my beloved; But my beloved had withdrawn himself, [and] was gone. My soul had failed me when he spake: I sought him, but I could not find him; I called him, but he gave me no answer.

normalized_text:
i opened to my beloved but my beloved had withdrawn himself and was gone my soul had failed me when he spake i sought him but i could not find him i called him but he gave me no answer


text:
The watchmen that go about the city found me, They smote me, they wounded me; The keepers of the walls took away my mantle from me.

normalized_text:
the watchmen that go about the city found me they smote me they wounded me the keepers of the walls took away my mantle from me


text:
I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, If ye find my beloved, That ye tell him, that I am sick from love.

normalized_text:
i adjure you o daughters of jerusalem if ye find my beloved that ye tell him that i am sick from love


text:
What is thy beloved more than [another] beloved, O thou fairest among women? What is thy beloved more than [another] beloved, That thou dost so adjure us?

normalized_text:
what is thy beloved more than another beloved o thou fairest among women what is thy beloved more than another beloved that thou dost so adjure us


text:
His cheeks are as a bed of spices, [As] banks of sweet herbs: His lips are [as] lilies, dropping liquid myrrh.

normalized_text:
his cheeks are as a bed of spices as banks of sweet herbs his lips are as lilies dropping liquid myrrh


normalized_text: his hands are as rings of gold set with beryl his body is as ivory work overlaid with sapphires
text:
His hands are [as] rings of gold set with beryl: His body is [as] ivory work overlaid [with] sapphires.


text:
His legs are [as] pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold: His aspect is like Lebanon, excellent as the cedars.

normalized_text:
his legs are as pillars of marble set upon sockets of fine gold his aspect is like lebanon excellent as the cedars


text:
His mouth is most sweet; Yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.

normalized_text:
his mouth is most sweet yea he is altogether lovely this is my beloved and this is my friend o daughters of jerusalem


text:
Whither is thy beloved gone, O thou fairest among women? Whither hath thy beloved turned him, That we may seek him with thee?

normalized_text:
whither is thy beloved gone o thou fairest among women whither hath thy beloved turned him that we may seek him with thee


text:
My beloved is gone down to his garden, To the beds of spices, To feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.

normalized_text:
my beloved is gone down to his garden to the beds of spices to feed in the gardens and to gather lilies


text:
Turn away thine eyes from me, For they have overcome me. Thy hair is as a flock of goats, That lie along the side of Gilead.

normalized_text:
turn away thine eyes from me for they have overcome me thy hair is as a flock of goats that lie along the side of gilead


text:
Thy teeth are like a flock of ewes, Which are come up from the washing; Whereof every one hath twins, And none is bereaved among them.

normalized_text:
thy teeth are like a flock of ewes which are come up from the washing whereof every one hath twins and none is bereaved among them


text:
My dove, my undefiled, is [but] one; She is the only one of her mother; She is the choice one of her that bare her. The daughters saw her, and called her blessed; [Yea], the queens and the concubines, and they praised her.

normalized_text:
my dove my undefiled is but one she is the only one of her mother she is the choice one of her that bare her the daughters saw her and called her blessed yea the queens and the concubines and they praised her


text:
Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, Fair as the moon, Clear as the sun, Terrible as an army with banners?

normalized_text:
who is she that looketh forth as the morning fair as the moon clear as the sun terrible as an army with banners


text:
I went down into the garden of nuts, To see the green plants of the valley, To see whether the vine budded, [And] the pomegranates were in flower.

normalized_text:
i went down into the garden of nuts to see the green plants of the valley to see whether the vine budded and the pomegranates were in flower


text:
Return, return, O Shulammite; Return, return, that we may look upon thee. Why will ye look upon the Shulammite, As upon the dance of Mahanaim?

normalized_text:
return return o shulammite return return that we may look upon thee why will ye look upon the shulammite as upon the dance of mahanaim


text:
How beautiful are thy feet in sandals, O prince's daughter! Thy rounded thighs are like jewels, The work of the hands of a skilful workman.

normalized_text:
how beautiful are thy feet in sandals o prince's daughter thy rounded thighs are like jewels the work of the hands of a skilful workman


text:
Thy body is [like] a round goblet, [Wherein] no mingled wine is wanting: Thy waist is [like] a heap of wheat Set about with lilies.

normalized_text:
thy body is like a round goblet wherein no mingled wine is wanting thy waist is like a heap of wheat set about with lilies


text:
Thy neck is like the tower of ivory; Thine eyes [as] the pools in Heshbon, By the gate of Bath-rabbim; Thy nose is like the tower of Lebanon Which looketh toward Damascus.

normalized_text:
thy neck is like the tower of ivory thine eyes as the pools in heshbon by the gate of bath rabbim thy nose is like the tower of lebanon which looketh toward damascus


text:
Thy head upon thee is like Carmel, And the hair of thy head like purple; The king is held captive in the tresses [thereof].

normalized_text:
thy head upon thee is like carmel and the hair of thy head like purple the king is held captive in the tresses thereof


text:
I said, I will climb up into the palm-tree, I will take hold of the branches thereof: Let thy breasts be as clusters of the vine, And the smell of thy breath like apples,

normalized_text:
i said i will climb up into the palm tree i will take hold of the branches thereof let thy breasts be as clusters of the vine and the smell of thy breath like apples


text:
And thy mouth like the best wine, That goeth down smoothly for my beloved, Gliding through the lips of those that are asleep.

normalized_text:
and thy mouth like the best wine that goeth down smoothly for my beloved gliding through the lips of those that are asleep


text:
Let us get up early to the vineyards; Let us see whether the vine hath budded, [And] its blossom is open, [And] the pomegranates are in flower: There will I give thee my love.

normalized_text:
let us get up early to the vineyards let us see whether the vine hath budded and its blossom is open and the pomegranates are in flower there will i give thee my love


text:
The mandrakes give forth fragrance; And at our doors are all manner of precious fruits, new and old, Which I have laid up for thee, O my beloved.

normalized_text:
the mandrakes give forth fragrance and at our doors are all manner of precious fruits new and old which i have laid up for thee o my beloved


text:
Oh that thou wert as my brother, That sucked the breasts of my mother! [When] I should find thee without, I would kiss thee; Yea, and none would despise me.

normalized_text:
oh that thou wert as my brother that sucked the breasts of my mother when i should find thee without i would kiss thee yea and none would despise me


text:
I would lead thee, [and] bring thee into my mother's house, Who would instruct me; I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine, Of the juice of my pomegranate.

normalized_text:
i would lead thee and bring thee into my mother's house who would instruct me i would cause thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my pomegranate


text:
Who is this that cometh up from the wilderness, Leaning upon her beloved? Under the apple-tree I awakened thee: There thy mother was in travail with thee, There was she in travail that brought thee forth.

normalized_text:
who is this that cometh up from the wilderness leaning upon her beloved under the apple tree i awakened thee there thy mother was in travail with thee there was she in travail that brought thee forth


text:
Set me as a seal upon thy heart, As a seal upon thine arm: For love is strong as death; Jealousy is cruel as Sheol; The flashes thereof are flashes of fire, A very flame of Jehovah.

normalized_text:
set me as a seal upon thy heart as a seal upon thine arm for love is strong as death jealousy is cruel as sheol the flashes thereof are flashes of fire a very flame of jehovah


text:
Many waters cannot quench love, Neither can floods drown it: If a man would give all the substance of his house for love, He would utterly be contemned.

normalized_text:
many waters cannot quench love neither can floods drown it if a man would give all the substance of his house for love he would utterly be contemned


text:
We have a little sister, And she hath no breasts: What shall we do for our sister In the day when she shall be spoken for?

normalized_text:
we have a little sister and she hath no breasts what shall we do for our sister in the day when she shall be spoken for


text:
If she be a wall, We will build upon her a turret of silver: And if she be a door, We will inclose her with boards of cedar.

normalized_text:
if she be a wall we will build upon her a turret of silver and if she be a door we will inclose her with boards of cedar


normalized_text: i am a wall and my breasts like the towers thereof then was i in his eyes as one that found peace
text:
I am a wall, and my breasts like the towers [thereof] Then was I in his eyes as one that found peace.


text:
Solomon had a vineyard at Baal-hamon; He let out the vineyard unto keepers; Every one for the fruit thereof was to bring a thousand [pieces] of silver.

normalized_text:
solomon had a vineyard at baal hamon he let out the vineyard unto keepers every one for the fruit thereof was to bring a thousand pieces of silver


text:
My vineyard, which is mine, is before me: Thou, O Solomon, shalt have the thousand, And those that keep the fruit thereof two hundred.

normalized_text:
my vineyard which is mine is before me thou o solomon shalt have the thousand and those that keep the fruit thereof two hundred


text:
Thou that dwellest in the gardens, The companions hearken for thy voice: Cause me to hear it. of Solomon

normalized_text:
thou that dwellest in the gardens the companions hearken for thy voice cause me to hear it of solomon


text:
The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.

normalized_text:
the vision of isaiah the son of amoz which he saw concerning judah and jerusalem in the days of uzziah jotham ahaz and hezekiah kings of judah


text:
Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth; for Jehovah hath spoken: I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me.

normalized_text:
hear o heavens and give ear o earth for jehovah hath spoken i have nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against me


text:
The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib; [but] Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider.

normalized_text:
the ox knoweth his owner and the ass his master's crib but israel doth not know my people doth not consider


text:
Ah sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a seed of evil-doers, children that deal corruptly! they have forsaken Jehovah, they have despised the Holy One of Israel, they are estranged [and gone] backward.

normalized_text:
ah sinful nation a people laden with iniquity a seed of evil doers children that deal corruptly they have forsaken jehovah they have despised the holy one of israel they are estranged and gone backward


text:
Why will ye be still stricken, that ye revolt more and more? the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.

normalized_text:
why will ye be still stricken that ye revolt more and more the whole head is sick and the whole heart faint


text:
From the sole of the foot even unto the head there is no soundness in it; [but] wounds, and bruises, and fresh stripes: they have not been closed, neither bound up, neither mollified with oil.

normalized_text:
from the sole of the foot even unto the head there is no soundness in it but wounds and bruises and fresh stripes they have not been closed neither bound up neither mollified with oil


text:
Your country is desolate; your cities are burned with fire; your land, strangers devour it in your presence, and it is desolate, as overthrown by strangers.

normalized_text:
your country is desolate your cities are burned with fire your land strangers devour it in your presence and it is desolate as overthrown by strangers


text:
And the daughter of Zion is left as a booth in a vineyard, as a lodge in a garden of cucumbers, as a besieged city.

normalized_text:
and the daughter of zion is left as a booth in a vineyard as a lodge in a garden of cucumbers as a besieged city


text:
Except Jehovah of hosts had left unto us a very small remnant, we should have been as Sodom, we should have been like unto Gomorrah.

normalized_text:
except jehovah of hosts had left unto us a very small remnant we should have been as sodom we should have been like unto gomorrah


normalized_text: hear the word of jehovah ye rulers of sodom give ear unto the law of our god ye people of gomorrah
text:
Hear the word of Jehovah, ye rulers of Sodom; give ear unto the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah.


text:
What unto me is the multitude of your sacrifices? saith Jehovah: I have had enough of the burnt-offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he-goats.

normalized_text:
what unto me is the multitude of your sacrifices saith jehovah i have had enough of the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of fed beasts and i delight not in the blood of bullocks or of lambs or of he goats


text:
Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; new moon and sabbath, the calling of assemblies,— I cannot away with iniquity and the solemn meeting.

normalized_text:
bring no more vain oblations incense is an abomination unto me new moon and sabbath the calling of assemblies i cannot away with iniquity and the solemn meeting


text:
Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth; they are a trouble unto me; I am weary of bearing them.

normalized_text:
your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth they are a trouble unto me i am weary of bearing them


text:
And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you; yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.

normalized_text:
and when ye spread forth your hands i will hide mine eyes from you yea when ye make many prayers i will not hear your hands are full of blood


text:
Come now, and let us reason together, saith Jehovah: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

normalized_text:
come now and let us reason together saith jehovah though your sins be as scarlet they shall be as white as snow though they be red like crimson they shall be as wool


text:
but if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword; for the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken it.

normalized_text:
but if ye refuse and rebel ye shall be devoured with the sword for the mouth of jehovah hath spoken it


text:
How is the faithful city become a harlot! she that was full of justice! righteousness lodged in her, but now murderers.

normalized_text:
how is the faithful city become a harlot she that was full of justice righteousness lodged in her but now murderers


text:
Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves; every one loveth bribes, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them.

normalized_text:
thy princes are rebellious and companions of thieves every one loveth bribes and followeth after rewards they judge not the fatherless neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them


text:
Therefore saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies;

normalized_text:
therefore saith the lord jehovah of hosts the mighty one of israel ah i will ease me of mine adversaries and avenge me of mine enemies


text:
and I will turn my hand upon thee, and thoroughly purge away thy dross, and will take away all thy tin;

normalized_text:
and i will turn my hand upon thee and thoroughly purge away thy dross and will take away all thy tin


text:
and I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counsellors as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called The city of righteousness, a faithful town.

normalized_text:
and i will restore thy judges as at the first and thy counsellors as at the beginning afterward thou shalt be called the city of righteousness a faithful town


text:
But the destruction of transgressors and sinners shall be together, and they that forsake Jehovah shall be consumed.

normalized_text:
but the destruction of transgressors and sinners shall be together and they that forsake jehovah shall be consumed


text:
For they shall be ashamed of the oaks which ye have desired, and ye shall be confounded for the gardens that ye have chosen.

normalized_text:
for they shall be ashamed of the oaks which ye have desired and ye shall be confounded for the gardens that ye have chosen


text:
And the strong shall be as tow, and his work as a spark; and they shall both burn together, and none shall quench them.

normalized_text:
and the strong shall be as tow and his work as a spark and they shall both burn together and none shall quench them


text:
And it shall come to pass in the latter days, that the mountain of Jehovah's house shall be established on the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.

normalized_text:
and it shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of jehovah's house shall be established on the top of the mountains and shall be exalted above the hills and all nations shall flow unto it


text:
And many peoples shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of Jehovah, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of Jehovah from Jerusalem.

normalized_text:
and many peoples shall go and say come ye and let us go up to the mountain of jehovah to the house of the god of jacob and he will teach us of his ways and we will walk in his paths for out of zion shall go forth the law and the word of jehovah from jerusalem


text:
And he will judge between the nations, and will decide concerning many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning-hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.

normalized_text:
and he will judge between the nations and will decide concerning many peoples and they shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks nation shall not lift up sword against nation neither shall they learn war any more


text:
For thou hast forsaken thy people the house of Jacob, because they are filled with customs from the east, and are soothsayers like the Philistines, and they strike hands with the children of foreigners.

normalized_text:
for thou hast forsaken thy people the house of jacob because they are filled with customs from the east and are soothsayers like the philistines and they strike hands with the children of foreigners


text:
And their land is full of silver and gold, neither is there any end of their treasures; their land also is full of horses, neither is there any end of their chariots.

normalized_text:
and their land is full of silver and gold neither is there any end of their treasures their land also is full of horses neither is there any end of their chariots


text:
Their land also is full of idols; they worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made.

normalized_text:
their land also is full of idols they worship the work of their own hands that which their own fingers have made


text:
Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, from before the terror of Jehovah, and from the glory of his majesty.

normalized_text:
enter into the rock and hide thee in the dust from before the terror of jehovah and from the glory of his majesty


text:
The lofty looks of man shall be brought low, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and Jehovah alone shall be exalted in that day.

normalized_text:
the lofty looks of man shall be brought low and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down and jehovah alone shall be exalted in that day


text:
For there shall be a day of Jehovah of hosts upon all that is proud and haughty, and upon all that is lifted up; and it shall be brought low;

normalized_text:
for there shall be a day of jehovah of hosts upon all that is proud and haughty and upon all that is lifted up and it shall be brought low


text:
And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be brought low; and Jehovah alone shall be exalted in that day.

normalized_text:
and the loftiness of man shall be bowed down and the haughtiness of men shall be brought low and jehovah alone shall be exalted in that day


text:
And men shall go into the caves of the rocks, and into the holes of the earth, from before the terror of Jehovah, and from the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake mightily the earth.

normalized_text:
and men shall go into the caves of the rocks and into the holes of the earth from before the terror of jehovah and from the glory of his majesty when he ariseth to shake mightily the earth


text:
In that day men shall cast away their idols of silver, and their idols of gold, which have been made for them to worship, to the moles and to the bats;

normalized_text:
in that day men shall cast away their idols of silver and their idols of gold which have been made for them to worship to the moles and to the bats


text:
to go into the caverns of the rocks, and into the clefts of the ragged rocks, from before the terror of Jehovah, and from the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake mightily the earth.

normalized_text:
to go into the caverns of the rocks and into the clefts of the ragged rocks from before the terror of jehovah and from the glory of his majesty when he ariseth to shake mightily the earth


text:
For, behold, the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, doth take away from Jerusalem and from Judah stay and staff, the whole stay of bread, and the whole stay of water;

normalized_text:
for behold the lord jehovah of hosts doth take away from jerusalem and from judah stay and staff the whole stay of bread and the whole stay of water


text:
the captain of fifty, and the honorable man, and the counsellor, and the expert artificer, and the skilful enchanter.

normalized_text:
the captain of fifty and the honorable man and the counsellor and the expert artificer and the skilful enchanter


text:
And the people shall be oppressed, every one by another, and every one by his neighbor: the child shall behave himself proudly against the old man, and the base against the honorable.

normalized_text:
and the people shall be oppressed every one by another and every one by his neighbor the child shall behave himself proudly against the old man and the base against the honorable


text:
When a man shall take hold of his brother in the house of his father, [saying], Thou hast clothing, be thou our ruler, and let this ruin be under thy hand;

normalized_text:
when a man shall take hold of his brother in the house of his father saying thou hast clothing be thou our ruler and let this ruin be under thy hand


text:
in that day shall he lift up [his voice], saying, I will not be a healer; for in my house is neither bread nor clothing: ye shall not make me ruler of the people.

normalized_text:
in that day shall he lift up his voice saying i will not be a healer for in my house is neither bread nor clothing ye shall not make me ruler of the people


text:
For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is fallen; because their tongue and their doings are against Jehovah, to provoke the eyes of his glory.

normalized_text:
for jerusalem is ruined and judah is fallen because their tongue and their doings are against jehovah to provoke the eyes of his glory


text:
The show of their countenance doth witness against them; and they declare their sin as Sodom, they hide it not. Woe unto their soul! for they have done evil unto themselves.

normalized_text:
the show of their countenance doth witness against them and they declare their sin as sodom they hide it not woe unto their soul for they have done evil unto themselves


normalized_text: say ye of the righteous that it shall be well with him for they shall eat the fruit of their doings
text:
Say ye of the righteous, that [it shall be] well [with him]; for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.


normalized_text: woe unto the wicked it shall be ill with him for what his hands have done shall be done unto him
text:
Woe unto the wicked! [it shall be] ill [with him]; for what his hands have done shall be done unto him.


text:
As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they that lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths.

normalized_text:
as for my people children are their oppressors and women rule over them o my people they that lead thee cause thee to err and destroy the way of thy paths


text:
Jehovah will enter into judgment with the elders of his people, and the princes thereof: It is ye that have eaten up the vineyard; the spoil of the poor is in your houses:

normalized_text:
jehovah will enter into judgment with the elders of his people and the princes thereof it is ye that have eaten up the vineyard the spoil of the poor is in your houses


normalized_text: what mean ye that ye crush my people and grind the face of the poor saith the lord jehovah of hosts
text:
what mean ye that ye crush my people,  and grind the face of the poor? saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts.


text:
Moreover Jehovah said, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with outstretched necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet;

normalized_text:
moreover jehovah said because the daughters of zion are haughty and walk with outstretched necks and wanton eyes walking and mincing as they go and making a tinkling with their feet


text:
therefore the Lord will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, and Jehovah will lay bare their secret parts.

normalized_text:
therefore the lord will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of zion and jehovah will lay bare their secret parts


text:
And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet spices there shall be rottenness; and instead of a girdle, a rope; and instead of well set hair, baldness; and instead of a robe, a girding of sackcloth; branding instead of beauty.

normalized_text:
and it shall come to pass that instead of sweet spices there shall be rottenness and instead of a girdle a rope and instead of well set hair baldness and instead of a robe a girding of sackcloth branding instead of beauty


text:
And seven women shall take hold of one man in that day, saying, We will eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel: only let us be called by thy name; take thou away our reproach.

normalized_text:
and seven women shall take hold of one man in that day saying we will eat our own bread and wear our own apparel only let us be called by thy name take thou away our reproach


text:
In that day shall the branch of Jehovah be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel.

normalized_text:
in that day shall the branch of jehovah be beautiful and glorious and the fruit of the land shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of israel


text:
And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and he that remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem;

normalized_text:
and it shall come to pass that he that is left in zion and he that remaineth in jerusalem shall be called holy even every one that is written among the living in jerusalem


text:
when the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion, and shall have purged the blood of Jerusalem from the midst thereof, by the spirit of justice, and by the spirit of burning.

normalized_text:
when the lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of zion and shall have purged the blood of jerusalem from the midst thereof by the spirit of justice and by the spirit of burning


text:
And Jehovah will create over the whole habitation of mount Zion, and over her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night; for over all the glory [shall be spread] a covering.

normalized_text:
and jehovah will create over the whole habitation of mount zion and over her assemblies a cloud and smoke by day and the shining of a flaming fire by night for over all the glory shall be spread a covering


text:
And there shall be a pavilion for a shade in the day-time from the heat, and for a refuge and for a covert from storm and from rain.

normalized_text:
and there shall be a pavilion for a shade in the day time from the heat and for a refuge and for a covert from storm and from rain


text:
Let me sing for my wellbeloved a song of my beloved touching his vineyard. My wellbeloved had a vineyard in a very fruitful hill:

normalized_text:
let me sing for my wellbeloved a song of my beloved touching his vineyard my wellbeloved had a vineyard in a very fruitful hill


text:
and he digged it, and gathered out the stones thereof, and planted it with the choicest vine, and built a tower in the midst of it, and also hewed out a winepress therein: and he looked that it should bring forth grapes, and it brought forth wild grapes.

normalized_text:
and he digged it and gathered out the stones thereof and planted it with the choicest vine and built a tower in the midst of it and also hewed out a winepress therein and he looked that it should bring forth grapes and it brought forth wild grapes


normalized_text: and now o inhabitants of jerusalem and men of judah judge i pray you betwixt me and my vineyard
text:
And now, O inhabitants of Jerusalem and men of Judah, judge, I pray you, betwixt me and my vineyard.


text:
What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?

normalized_text:
what could have been done more to my vineyard that i have not done in it wherefore when i looked that it should bring forth grapes brought it forth wild grapes


text:
And now I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard: I will take away the hedge thereof, and it shall be eaten up; I will break down the wall thereof, and it shall be trodden down:

normalized_text:
and now i will tell you what i will do to my vineyard i will take away the hedge thereof and it shall be eaten up i will break down the wall thereof and it shall be trodden down


text:
and I will lay it waste; it shall not be pruned nor hoed; but there shall come up briers and thorns: I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it.

normalized_text:
and i will lay it waste it shall not be pruned nor hoed but there shall come up briers and thorns i will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it


text:
For the vineyard of Jehovah of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah his pleasant plant: and he looked for justice, but, behold, oppression; for righteousness, but, behold, a cry.

normalized_text:
for the vineyard of jehovah of hosts is the house of israel and the men of judah his pleasant plant and he looked for justice but behold oppression for righteousness but behold a cry


text:
Woe unto them that join house to house, that lay field to field, till there be no room, and ye be made to dwell alone in the midst of the land!

normalized_text:
woe unto them that join house to house that lay field to field till there be no room and ye be made to dwell alone in the midst of the land


text:
In mine ears [saith] Jehovah of hosts, Of a truth many houses shall be desolate, even great and fair, without inhabitant.

normalized_text:
in mine ears saith jehovah of hosts of a truth many houses shall be desolate even great and fair without inhabitant


text:
Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that tarry late into the night, till wine inflame them!

normalized_text:
woe unto them that rise up early in the morning that they may follow strong drink that tarry late into the night till wine inflame them


text:
And the harp and the lute, the tabret and the pipe, and wine, are [in] their feasts; but they regard not the work of Jehovah, neither have they considered the operation of his hands.

normalized_text:
and the harp and the lute the tabret and the pipe and wine are in their feasts but they regard not the work of jehovah neither have they considered the operation of his hands


text:
Therefore my people are gone into captivity for lack of knowledge; and their honorable men are famished, and their multitude are parched with thirst.

normalized_text:
therefore my people are gone into captivity for lack of knowledge and their honorable men are famished and their multitude are parched with thirst


text:
Therefore Sheol hath enlarged its desire, and opened its mouth without measure; and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth among them, descend [into it].

normalized_text:
therefore sheol hath enlarged its desire and opened its mouth without measure and their glory and their multitude and their pomp and he that rejoiceth among them descend into it


normalized_text: and the mean man is bowed down and the great man is humbled and the eyes of the lofty are humbled
text:
And the mean man is bowed down, and the great man is humbled, and the eyes of the lofty are humbled:


text:
Then shall the lambs feed as in their pasture, and the waste places of the fat ones shall wanderers eat.

normalized_text:
then shall the lambs feed as in their pasture and the waste places of the fat ones shall wanderers eat


text:
that say, Let him make speed, let him hasten his work, that we may see it; and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may know it!

normalized_text:
that say let him make speed let him hasten his work that we may see it and let the counsel of the holy one of israel draw nigh and come that we may know it


text:
Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!

normalized_text:
woe unto them that call evil good and good evil that put darkness for light and light for darkness that put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter


text:
Therefore as the tongue of fire devoureth the stubble, and as the dry grass sinketh down in the flame, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust; because they have rejected the law of Jehovah of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.

normalized_text:
therefore as the tongue of fire devoureth the stubble and as the dry grass sinketh down in the flame so their root shall be as rottenness and their blossom shall go up as dust because they have rejected the law of jehovah of hosts and despised the word of the holy one of israel


text:
Therefore is the anger of Jehovah kindled against his people, and he hath stretched forth his hand against them, and hath smitten them; and the mountains tremble, and their dead bodies are as refuse in the midst of the streets. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

normalized_text:
therefore is the anger of jehovah kindled against his people and he hath stretched forth his hand against them and hath smitten them and the mountains tremble and their dead bodies are as refuse in the midst of the streets for all this his anger is not turned away but his hand is stretched out still


text:
And he will lift up an ensign to the nations from far, and will hiss for them from the end of the earth; and, behold, they shall come with speed swiftly.

normalized_text:
and he will lift up an ensign to the nations from far and will hiss for them from the end of the earth and behold they shall come with speed swiftly


text:
None shall be weary nor stumble among them; none shall slumber nor sleep; neither shall the girdle of their loins be loosed, nor the latchet of their shoes be broken:

normalized_text:
none shall be weary nor stumble among them none shall slumber nor sleep neither shall the girdle of their loins be loosed nor the latchet of their shoes be broken


text:
whose arrows are sharp, and all their bows bent; their horses' hoofs shall be accounted as flint, and their wheels as a whirlwind:

normalized_text:
whose arrows are sharp and all their bows bent their horses' hoofs shall be accounted as flint and their wheels as a whirlwind


text:
their roaring shall be like a lioness, they shall roar like young lions; yea, they shall roar, and lay hold of the prey, and carry it away safe, and there shall be none to deliver.

normalized_text:
their roaring shall be like a lioness they shall roar like young lions yea they shall roar and lay hold of the prey and carry it away safe and there shall be none to deliver


text:
And they shall roar against them in that day like the roaring of the sea: and if one look unto the land, behold, darkness and distress; and the light is darkened in the clouds thereof.

normalized_text:
and they shall roar against them in that day like the roaring of the sea and if one look unto the land behold darkness and distress and the light is darkened in the clouds thereof


text:
In the year that king Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and his train filled the temple.

normalized_text:
in the year that king uzziah died i saw the lord sitting upon a throne high and lifted up and his train filled the temple


text:
Above him stood the seraphim: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.

normalized_text:
above him stood the seraphim each one had six wings with twain he covered his face and with twain he covered his feet and with twain he did fly


text:
And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is Jehovah of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

normalized_text:
and one cried unto another and said holy holy holy is jehovah of hosts the whole earth is full of his glory


text:
And the foundations of the thresholds shook at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke.

normalized_text:
and the foundations of the thresholds shook at the voice of him that cried and the house was filled with smoke


text:
Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, Jehovah of hosts.

normalized_text:
then said i woe is me for i am undone because i am a man of unclean lips and i dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips for mine eyes have seen the king jehovah of hosts


text:
Then flew one of the seraphim unto me, having a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar:

normalized_text:
then flew one of the seraphim unto me having a live coal in his hand which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar


text:
and he touched my mouth with it, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin forgiven.

normalized_text:
and he touched my mouth with it and said lo this hath touched thy lips and thine iniquity is taken away and thy sin forgiven


text:
And I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then I said, Here am I; send me.

normalized_text:
and i heard the voice of the lord saying whom shall i send and who will go for us then i said here am i send me


text:
And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.

normalized_text:
and he said go and tell this people hear ye indeed but understand not and see ye indeed but perceive not


text:
Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and turn again, and be healed.

normalized_text:
make the heart of this people fat and make their ears heavy and shut their eyes lest they see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn again and be healed


text:
Then said I, Lord, how long? And he answered, Until cities be waste without inhabitant, and houses without man, and the land become utterly waste,

normalized_text:
then said i lord how long and he answered until cities be waste without inhabitant and houses without man and the land become utterly waste


text:
And if there be yet a tenth in it, it also shall in turn be eaten up: as a terebinth, and as an oak, whose stock remaineth, when they are felled; so the holy seed is the stock thereof.

normalized_text:
and if there be yet a tenth in it it also shall in turn be eaten up as a terebinth and as an oak whose stock remaineth when they are felled so the holy seed is the stock thereof


text:
And it came to pass in the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, king of Judah, that Rezin the king of Syria, and Pekah the son of Remaliah, king of Israel, went up to Jerusalem to war against it, but could not prevail against it.

normalized_text:
and it came to pass in the days of ahaz the son of jotham the son of uzziah king of judah that rezin the king of syria and pekah the son of remaliah king of israel went up to jerusalem to war against it but could not prevail against it


text:
And it was told the house of David, saying, Syria is confederate with Ephraim. And his heart trembled, and the heart of his people, as the trees of the forest tremble with the wind.

normalized_text:
and it was told the house of david saying syria is confederate with ephraim and his heart trembled and the heart of his people as the trees of the forest tremble with the wind


text:
Then said Jehovah unto Isaiah, Go forth now to meet Ahaz, thou, and Shear-jashub thy son, at the end of the conduit of the upper pool, in the highway of the fuller's field;

normalized_text:
then said jehovah unto isaiah go forth now to meet ahaz thou and shear jashub thy son at the end of the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the fuller's field


text:
and say unto him, Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither let thy heart be faint, because of these two tails of smoking firebrands, for the fierce anger of Rezin and Syria, and of the son of Remaliah.

normalized_text:
and say unto him take heed and be quiet fear not neither let thy heart be faint because of these two tails of smoking firebrands for the fierce anger of rezin and syria and of the son of remaliah


text:
Let us go up against Judah, and vex it, and let us make a breach therein for us, and set up a king in the midst of it, even the son of Tabeel;

normalized_text:
let us go up against judah and vex it and let us make a breach therein for us and set up a king in the midst of it even the son of tabeel


text:
For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin; and within threescore and five years shall Ephraim be broken in pieces, so that it shall not be a people:

normalized_text:
for the head of syria is damascus and the head of damascus is rezin and within threescore and five years shall ephraim be broken in pieces so that it shall not be a people


text:
and the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is Remaliah's son. If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established.

normalized_text:
and the head of ephraim is samaria and the head of samaria is remaliah's son if ye will not believe surely ye shall not be established


text:
And he said, Hear ye now, O house of David: Is it a small thing for you to weary men, that ye will weary my God also?

normalized_text:
and he said hear ye now o house of david is it a small thing for you to weary men that ye will weary my god also


text:
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

normalized_text:
therefore the lord himself will give you a sign behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his name immanuel


text:
For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose the good, the land whose two kings thou abhorrest shall be forsaken.

normalized_text:
for before the child shall know to refuse the evil and choose the good the land whose two kings thou abhorrest shall be forsaken


text:
Jehovah will bring upon thee, and upon thy people, and upon thy father's house, days that have not come, from the day that Ephraim departed from [Judah—] [even] the king of Assyria.

normalized_text:
jehovah will bring upon thee and upon thy people and upon thy father's house days that have not come from the day that ephraim departed from judah even the king of assyria


text:
And it shall come to pass in that day, that Jehovah will hiss for the fly that is in the uttermost part of the rivers of Egypt, and for the bee that is in the land of Assyria.

normalized_text:
and it shall come to pass in that day that jehovah will hiss for the fly that is in the uttermost part of the rivers of egypt and for the bee that is in the land of assyria


text:
And they shall come, and shall rest all of them in the desolate valleys, and in the clefts of the rocks, and upon all thorn-hedges, and upon all pastures.

normalized_text:
and they shall come and shall rest all of them in the desolate valleys and in the clefts of the rocks and upon all thorn hedges and upon all pastures


text:
In that day will the Lord shave with a razor that is hired in the parts beyond the River, [even] with the king of Assyria, the head and the hair of the feet; and it shall also consume the beard.

normalized_text:
in that day will the lord shave with a razor that is hired in the parts beyond the river even with the king of assyria the head and the hair of the feet and it shall also consume the beard


text:
and it shall come to pass, that because of the abundance of milk which they shall give he shall eat butter: for butter and honey shall every one eat that is left in the midst of the land.

normalized_text:
and it shall come to pass that because of the abundance of milk which they shall give he shall eat butter for butter and honey shall every one eat that is left in the midst of the land


text:
And it shall come to pass in that day, that every place, where there were a thousand vines at a thousand silverlings, shall be for briers and thorns.

normalized_text:
and it shall come to pass in that day that every place where there were a thousand vines at a thousand silverlings shall be for briers and thorns


text:
And all the hills that were digged with the mattock, thou shalt not come thither for fear of briers and thorns; but it shall be for the sending forth of oxen, and for the treading of sheep.

normalized_text:
and all the hills that were digged with the mattock thou shalt not come thither for fear of briers and thorns but it shall be for the sending forth of oxen and for the treading of sheep


text:
And Jehovah said unto me, Take thee a great tablet, and write upon it with the pen of a man, For Maher-shalal-hash-baz;

normalized_text:
and jehovah said unto me take thee a great tablet and write upon it with the pen of a man for maher shalal hash baz


text:
and I will take unto me faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah.

normalized_text:
and i will take unto me faithful witnesses to record uriah the priest and zechariah the son of jeberechiah


text:
And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said Jehovah unto me, Call his name Maher-shalal-hash-baz.

normalized_text:
and i went unto the prophetess and she conceived and bare a son then said jehovah unto me call his name maher shalal hash baz


text:
For before the child shall have knowledge to cry, My father, and, My mother, the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be carried away before the king of Assyria.

normalized_text:
for before the child shall have knowledge to cry my father and my mother the riches of damascus and the spoil of samaria shall be carried away before the king of assyria


text:
Forasmuch as this people have refused the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and rejoice in Rezin and Remaliah's son;

normalized_text:
forasmuch as this people have refused the waters of shiloah that go softly and rejoice in rezin and remaliah's son


text:
now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the River, strong and many, [even] the king of Assyria and all his glory: and it shall come up over all its channels, and go over all its banks;

normalized_text:
now therefore behold the lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the river strong and many even the king of assyria and all his glory and it shall come up over all its channels and go over all its banks


text:
and it shall sweep onward into Judah; it shall overflow and pass through; it shall reach even to the neck; and the stretching out of its wings shall fill the breadth of thy land, O Immanuel.

normalized_text:
and it shall sweep onward into judah it shall overflow and pass through it shall reach even to the neck and the stretching out of its wings shall fill the breadth of thy land o immanuel


text:
Make an uproar, O ye peoples, and be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and be broken in pieces.

normalized_text:
make an uproar o ye peoples and be broken in pieces and give ear all ye of far countries gird yourselves and be broken in pieces gird yourselves and be broken in pieces


text:
Take counsel together, and it shall be brought to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.

normalized_text:
take counsel together and it shall be brought to nought speak the word and it shall not stand for god is with us


text:
For Jehovah spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me not to walk in the way of this people, saying,

normalized_text:
for jehovah spake thus to me with a strong hand and instructed me not to walk in the way of this people saying


text:
Say ye not, A conspiracy, concerning all whereof this people shall say, A conspiracy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be in dread [thereof].

normalized_text:
say ye not a conspiracy concerning all whereof this people shall say a conspiracy neither fear ye their fear nor be in dread thereof


text:
And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

normalized_text:
and he shall be for a sanctuary but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of israel for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of jerusalem


text:
Behold, I and the children whom Jehovah hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from Jehovah of hosts, who dwelleth in mount Zion.

normalized_text:
behold i and the children whom jehovah hath given me are for signs and for wonders in israel from jehovah of hosts who dwelleth in mount zion


text:
And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits and unto the wizards, that chirp and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? on behalf of the living [should they seek] unto the dead?

normalized_text:
and when they shall say unto you seek unto them that have familiar spirits and unto the wizards that chirp and that mutter should not a people seek unto their god on behalf of the living should they seek unto the dead


text:
To the law and to the testimony! if they speak not according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.

normalized_text:
to the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word surely there is no morning for them


text:
And they shall pass through it, sore distressed and hungry; and it shall come to pass that, when they shall be hungry, they shall fret themselves, and curse by their king and by their God, and turn their faces upward:

normalized_text:
and they shall pass through it sore distressed and hungry and it shall come to pass that when they shall be hungry they shall fret themselves and curse by their king and by their god and turn their faces upward


text:
and they shall look unto the earth, and behold, distress and darkness, the gloom of anguish; and into thick darkness [they shall be] driven away.

normalized_text:
and they shall look unto the earth and behold distress and darkness the gloom of anguish and into thick darkness they shall be driven away


text:
But there shall be no gloom to her that was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali; but in the latter time hath he made it glorious, by the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.

normalized_text:
but there shall be no gloom to her that was in anguish in the former time he brought into contempt the land of zebulun and the land of naphtali but in the latter time hath he made it glorious by the way of the sea beyond the jordan galilee of the nations


text:
The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.

normalized_text:
the people that walked in darkness have seen a great light they that dwelt in the land of the shadow of death upon them hath the light shined


text:
Thou hast multiplied the nation, thou hast increased their joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.

normalized_text:
thou hast multiplied the nation thou hast increased their joy they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest as men rejoice when they divide the spoil


text:
For the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, thou hast broken as in the day of Midian.

normalized_text:
for the yoke of his burden and the staff of his shoulder the rod of his oppressor thou hast broken as in the day of midian


text:
For all the armor of the armed man in the tumult, and the garments rolled in blood, shall be for burning, for fuel of fire.

normalized_text:
for all the armor of the armed man in the tumult and the garments rolled in blood shall be for burning for fuel of fire


text:
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

normalized_text:
for unto us a child is born unto us a son is given and the government shall be upon his shoulder and his name shall be called wonderful counsellor mighty god everlasting father prince of peace


text:
Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.

normalized_text:
of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end upon the throne of david and upon his kingdom to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever the zeal of jehovah of hosts will perform this


text:
And all the people shall know, [even] Ephraim and the inhabitant of Samaria, that say in pride and in stoutness of heart,

normalized_text:
and all the people shall know even ephraim and the inhabitant of samaria that say in pride and in stoutness of heart


text:
The bricks are fallen, but we will build with hewn stone; the sycomores are cut down, but we will put cedars in their place.

normalized_text:
the bricks are fallen but we will build with hewn stone the sycomores are cut down but we will put cedars in their place


text:
Therefore Jehovah will set up on high against him the adversaries of Rezin, and will stir up his enemies,

normalized_text:
therefore jehovah will set up on high against him the adversaries of rezin and will stir up his enemies


text:
the Syrians before, and the Philistines behind; and they shall devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

normalized_text:
the syrians before and the philistines behind and they shall devour israel with open mouth for all this his anger is not turned away but his hand is stretched out still


normalized_text: the elder and the honorable man he is the head and the prophet that teacheth lies he is the tail
text:
The elder and the honorable man, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.


text:
Therefore the Lord will not rejoice over their young men, neither will he have compassion on their fatherless and widows; for every one is profane and an evil-doer, and every mouth speaketh folly. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

normalized_text:
therefore the lord will not rejoice over their young men neither will he have compassion on their fatherless and widows for every one is profane and an evil doer and every mouth speaketh folly for all this his anger is not turned away but his hand is stretched out still


text:
For wickedness burneth as the fire; it devoureth the briers and thorns; yea, it kindleth in the thickets of the forest, and they roll upward in a column of smoke.

normalized_text:
for wickedness burneth as the fire it devoureth the briers and thorns yea it kindleth in the thickets of the forest and they roll upward in a column of smoke


text:
Through the wrath of Jehovah of hosts is the land burnt up; and the people are as the fuel of fire: no man spareth his brother.

normalized_text:
through the wrath of jehovah of hosts is the land burnt up and the people are as the fuel of fire no man spareth his brother


text:
And one shall snatch on the right hand, and be hungry; and he shall eat on the left hand, and they shall not be satisfied: they shall eat every man the flesh of his own arm:

normalized_text:
and one shall snatch on the right hand and be hungry and he shall eat on the left hand and they shall not be satisfied they shall eat every man the flesh of his own arm


text:
Manasseh, Ephraim; and Ephraim, Manasseh; and they together shall be against Judah. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

normalized_text:
manasseh ephraim and ephraim manasseh and they together shall be against judah for all this his anger is not turned away but his hand is stretched out still


text:
to turn aside the needy from justice, and to rob the poor of my people of their right, that widows may be their spoil, and that they may make the fatherless their prey!

normalized_text:
to turn aside the needy from justice and to rob the poor of my people of their right that widows may be their spoil and that they may make the fatherless their prey


text:
And what will ye do in the day of visitation, and in the desolation which shall come from far? to whom will ye flee for help? and where will ye leave your glory?

normalized_text:
and what will ye do in the day of visitation and in the desolation which shall come from far to whom will ye flee for help and where will ye leave your glory


text:
They shall only bow down under the prisoners, and shall fall under the slain. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

normalized_text:
they shall only bow down under the prisoners and shall fall under the slain for all this his anger is not turned away but his hand is stretched out still


text:
I will send him against a profane nation, and against the people of my wrath will I give him a charge, to take the spoil, and to take the prey, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets.

normalized_text:
i will send him against a profane nation and against the people of my wrath will i give him a charge to take the spoil and to take the prey and to tread them down like the mire of the streets


text:
Howbeit he meaneth not so, neither doth his heart think so; but it is in his heart to destroy, and to cut off nations not a few.

normalized_text:
howbeit he meaneth not so neither doth his heart think so but it is in his heart to destroy and to cut off nations not a few


text:
As my hand hath found the kingdoms of the idols, whose graven images did excel them of Jerusalem and of Samaria;

normalized_text:
as my hand hath found the kingdoms of the idols whose graven images did excel them of jerusalem and of samaria


text:
Wherefore it shall come to pass, that, when the Lord hath performed his whole work upon mount Zion and on Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks.

normalized_text:
wherefore it shall come to pass that when the lord hath performed his whole work upon mount zion and on jerusalem i will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of assyria and the glory of his high looks


text:
For he hath said, By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I have understanding: and I have removed the bounds of the peoples, and have robbed their treasures, and like a valiant man I have brought down them that sit [on thrones]:

normalized_text:
for he hath said by the strength of my hand i have done it and by my wisdom for i have understanding and i have removed the bounds of the peoples and have robbed their treasures and like a valiant man i have brought down them that sit on thrones


text:
and my hand hath found as a nest the riches of the peoples; and as one gathereth eggs that are forsaken, have I gathered all the earth: and there was none that moved the wing, or that opened the mouth, or chirped.

normalized_text:
and my hand hath found as a nest the riches of the peoples and as one gathereth eggs that are forsaken have i gathered all the earth and there was none that moved the wing or that opened the mouth or chirped


text:
Shall the axe boast itself against him that heweth therewith? shall the saw magnify itself against him that wieldeth it? as if a rod should wield them that lift it up, [or] as if a staff should lift up [him that is] not wood.

normalized_text:
shall the axe boast itself against him that heweth therewith shall the saw magnify itself against him that wieldeth it as if a rod should wield them that lift it up or as if a staff should lift up him that is not wood


text:
Therefore will the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, send among his fat ones leanness; and under his glory there shall be kindled a burning like the burning of fire.

normalized_text:
therefore will the lord jehovah of hosts send among his fat ones leanness and under his glory there shall be kindled a burning like the burning of fire


text:
And the light of Israel will be for a fire, and his Holy One for a flame; and it will burn and devour his thorns and his briers in one day.

normalized_text:
and the light of israel will be for a fire and his holy one for a flame and it will burn and devour his thorns and his briers in one day


text:
And he will consume the glory of his forest, and of his fruitful field, both soul and body: and it shall be as when a standard-bearer fainteth.

normalized_text:
and he will consume the glory of his forest and of his fruitful field both soul and body and it shall be as when a standard bearer fainteth


text:
And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of Israel, and they that are escaped of the house of Jacob, shall no more again lean upon him that smote them, but shall lean upon Jehovah, the Holy One of Israel, in truth.

normalized_text:
and it shall come to pass in that day that the remnant of israel and they that are escaped of the house of jacob shall no more again lean upon him that smote them but shall lean upon jehovah the holy one of israel in truth


text:
For though thy people, Israel, be as the sand of the sea, [only] a remnant of them shall return: a destruction [is] determined, overflowing with righteousness.

normalized_text:
for though thy people israel be as the sand of the sea only a remnant of them shall return a destruction is determined overflowing with righteousness


text:
For a full end, and that determined, will the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, make in the midst of all the earth.

normalized_text:
for a full end and that determined will the lord jehovah of hosts make in the midst of all the earth


text:
Therefore thus saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, O my people that dwellest in Zion, be not afraid of the Assyrian, though he smite thee with the rod, and lift up his staff against thee, after the manner of Egypt.

normalized_text:
therefore thus saith the lord jehovah of hosts o my people that dwellest in zion be not afraid of the assyrian though he smite thee with the rod and lift up his staff against thee after the manner of egypt


text:
For yet a very little while, and the indignation [against thee] shall be accomplished, and mine anger [shall be directed] to his destruction.

normalized_text:
for yet a very little while and the indignation against thee shall be accomplished and mine anger shall be directed to his destruction


text:
And Jehovah of hosts will stir up against him a scourge, as in the slaughter of Midian at the rock of Oreb: and his rod will be over the sea, and he will lift it up after the manner of Egypt.

normalized_text:
and jehovah of hosts will stir up against him a scourge as in the slaughter of midian at the rock of oreb and his rod will be over the sea and he will lift it up after the manner of egypt


text:
And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall depart from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed by reason of fatness.

normalized_text:
and it shall come to pass in that day that his burden shall depart from off thy shoulder and his yoke from off thy neck and the yoke shall be destroyed by reason of fatness


text:
they are gone over the pass; they have taken up their lodging at Geba; Ramah trembleth; Gibeah of Saul is fled.

normalized_text:
they are gone over the pass they have taken up their lodging at geba ramah trembleth gibeah of saul is fled


text:
This very day shall he halt at Nob: he shaketh his hand at the mount of the daughter of Zion, the hill of Jerusalem.

normalized_text:
this very day shall he halt at nob he shaketh his hand at the mount of the daughter of zion the hill of jerusalem


text:
Behold, the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, will lop the boughs with terror: and the high of stature shall be hewn down, and the lofty shall be brought low.

normalized_text:
behold the lord jehovah of hosts will lop the boughs with terror and the high of stature shall be hewn down and the lofty shall be brought low


text:
And there shall come forth a shoot out of the stock of Jesse, and a branch out of his roots shall bear fruit.

normalized_text:
and there shall come forth a shoot out of the stock of jesse and a branch out of his roots shall bear fruit


text:
And the Spirit of Jehovah shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Jehovah.

normalized_text:
and the spirit of jehovah shall rest upon him the spirit of wisdom and understanding the spirit of counsel and might the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of jehovah


text:
And his delight shall be in the fear of Jehovah; and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither decide after the hearing of his ears;

normalized_text:
and his delight shall be in the fear of jehovah and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes neither decide after the hearing of his ears


text:
but with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth; and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.

normalized_text:
but with righteousness shall he judge the poor and decide with equity for the meek of the earth and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked


text:
And the wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.

normalized_text:
and the wolf shall dwell with the lamb and the leopard shall lie down with the kid and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together and a little child shall lead them


text:
And the cow and the bear shall feed; their young ones shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.

normalized_text:
and the cow and the bear shall feed their young ones shall lie down together and the lion shall eat straw like the ox


text:
And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the adder's den.

normalized_text:
and the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp and the weaned child shall put his hand on the adder's den


text:
They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain; for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of Jehovah, as the waters cover the sea.

normalized_text:
they shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of jehovah as the waters cover the sea


text:
And it shall come to pass in that day, that the root of Jesse, that standeth for an ensign of the peoples, unto him shall the nations seek; and his resting-place shall be glorious.

normalized_text:
and it shall come to pass in that day that the root of jesse that standeth for an ensign of the peoples unto him shall the nations seek and his resting place shall be glorious


text:
And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord will set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, that shall remain, from Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.

normalized_text:
and it shall come to pass in that day that the lord will set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people that shall remain from assyria and from egypt and from pathros and from cush and from elam and from shinar and from hamath and from the islands of the sea


text:
And he will set up an ensign for the nations, and will assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth.

normalized_text:
and he will set up an ensign for the nations and will assemble the outcasts of israel and gather together the dispersed of judah from the four corners of the earth


text:
The envy also of Ephraim shall depart, and they that vex Judah shall be cut off: Ephraim shall not envy Judah, and Judah shall not vex Ephraim.

normalized_text:
the envy also of ephraim shall depart and they that vex judah shall be cut off ephraim shall not envy judah and judah shall not vex ephraim


text:
And they shall fly down upon the shoulder of the Philistines on the west; together shall they despoil the children of the east: they shall put forth their hand upon Edom and Moab; and the children of Ammon shall obey them.

normalized_text:
and they shall fly down upon the shoulder of the philistines on the west together shall they despoil the children of the east they shall put forth their hand upon edom and moab and the children of ammon shall obey them


text:
And Jehovah will utterly destroy the tongue of the Egyptian sea; and with his scorching wind will he wave his hand over the River, and will smite it into seven streams, and cause men to march over dryshod.

normalized_text:
and jehovah will utterly destroy the tongue of the egyptian sea and with his scorching wind will he wave his hand over the river and will smite it into seven streams and cause men to march over dryshod


text:
And there shall be a highway for the remnant of his people, that shall remain, from Assyria; like as there was for Israel in the day that he came up out of the land of Egypt.

normalized_text:
and there shall be a highway for the remnant of his people that shall remain from assyria like as there was for israel in the day that he came up out of the land of egypt


text:
And in that day thou shalt say, I will give thanks unto thee, O Jehovah; for though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away and thou comfortest me.

normalized_text:
and in that day thou shalt say i will give thanks unto thee o jehovah for though thou wast angry with me thine anger is turned away and thou comfortest me


text:
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for Jehovah, [even] Jehovah, is my strength and song; and he is become my salvation.

normalized_text:
behold god is my salvation i will trust and will not be afraid for jehovah even jehovah is my strength and song and he is become my salvation


text:
And in that day shall ye say, Give thanks unto Jehovah, call upon his name, declare his doings among the peoples, make mention that his name is exalted.

normalized_text:
and in that day shall ye say give thanks unto jehovah call upon his name declare his doings among the peoples make mention that his name is exalted


text:
Cry aloud and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion; for great in the midst of thee is the Holy One of Israel.

normalized_text:
cry aloud and shout thou inhabitant of zion for great in the midst of thee is the holy one of israel


text:
Set ye up an ensign upon the bare mountain, lift up the voice unto them, wave the hand, that they may go into the gates of the nobles.

normalized_text:
set ye up an ensign upon the bare mountain lift up the voice unto them wave the hand that they may go into the gates of the nobles


text:
I have commanded my consecrated ones, yea, I have called my mighty men for mine anger, even my proudly exulting ones.

normalized_text:
i have commanded my consecrated ones yea i have called my mighty men for mine anger even my proudly exulting ones


text:
The noise of a multitude in the mountains, as of a great people! the noise of a tumult of the kingdoms of the nations gathered together! Jehovah of hosts is mustering the host for the battle.

normalized_text:
the noise of a multitude in the mountains as of a great people the noise of a tumult of the kingdoms of the nations gathered together jehovah of hosts is mustering the host for the battle


text:
They come from a far country, from the uttermost part of heaven, even Jehovah, and the weapons of his indignation, to destroy the whole land.

normalized_text:
they come from a far country from the uttermost part of heaven even jehovah and the weapons of his indignation to destroy the whole land


text:
and they shall be dismayed; pangs and sorrows shall take hold [of them]; they shall be in pain as a woman in travail: they shall look in amazement one at another; their faces [shall be] faces of flame.

normalized_text:
and they shall be dismayed pangs and sorrows shall take hold of them they shall be in pain as a woman in travail they shall look in amazement one at another their faces shall be faces of flame


text:
Behold, the day of Jehovah cometh, cruel, with wrath and fierce anger; to make the land a desolation, and to destroy the sinners thereof out of it.

normalized_text:
behold the day of jehovah cometh cruel with wrath and fierce anger to make the land a desolation and to destroy the sinners thereof out of it


text:
For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light; the sun shall be darkened in its going forth, and the moon shall not cause its light to shine.

normalized_text:
for the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light the sun shall be darkened in its going forth and the moon shall not cause its light to shine


text:
And I will punish the world for [their] evil, and the wicked for their iniquity: and I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease, and will lay low the haughtiness of the terrible.

normalized_text:
and i will punish the world for their evil and the wicked for their iniquity and i will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease and will lay low the haughtiness of the terrible


text:
Therefore I will make the heavens to tremble, and the earth shall be shaken out of its place, in the wrath of Jehovah of hosts, and in the day of his fierce anger.

normalized_text:
therefore i will make the heavens to tremble and the earth shall be shaken out of its place in the wrath of jehovah of hosts and in the day of his fierce anger


text:
And it shall come to pass, that as the chased roe, and as sheep that no man gathereth, they shall turn every man to his own people, and shall flee every man to his own land.

normalized_text:
and it shall come to pass that as the chased roe and as sheep that no man gathereth they shall turn every man to his own people and shall flee every man to his own land


normalized_text: every one that is found shall be thrust through and every one that is taken shall fall by the sword
text:
Every one that is found shall be thrust through; and every one that is taken shall fall by the sword.


text:
Their infants also shall be dashed in pieces before their eyes; their houses shall be rifled, and their wives ravished.

normalized_text:
their infants also shall be dashed in pieces before their eyes their houses shall be rifled and their wives ravished


text:
Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, who shall not regard silver, and as for gold, they shall not delight in it.

normalized_text:
behold i will stir up the medes against them who shall not regard silver and as for gold they shall not delight in it


text:
And [their] bows shall dash the young men in pieces; and they shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb; their eye shall not spare children.

normalized_text:
and their bows shall dash the young men in pieces and they shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb their eye shall not spare children


text:
And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldeans' pride, shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah.

normalized_text:
and babylon the glory of kingdoms the beauty of the chaldeans' pride shall be as when god overthrew sodom and gomorrah


text:
It shall never be inhabited, neither shall it be dwelt in from generation to generation: neither shall the Arabian pitch tent there; neither shall shepherds make their flocks to lie down there.

normalized_text:
it shall never be inhabited neither shall it be dwelt in from generation to generation neither shall the arabian pitch tent there neither shall shepherds make their flocks to lie down there


text:
But wild beasts of the desert shall lie there; and their houses shall be full of doleful creatures; and ostriches shall dwell there, and wild goats shall dance there.

normalized_text:
but wild beasts of the desert shall lie there and their houses shall be full of doleful creatures and ostriches shall dwell there and wild goats shall dance there


text:
And wolves shall cry in their castles, and jackals in the pleasant palaces: and her time is near to come, and her days shall not be prolonged.

normalized_text:
and wolves shall cry in their castles and jackals in the pleasant palaces and her time is near to come and her days shall not be prolonged


text:
For Jehovah will have compassion on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel, and set them in their own land: and the sojourner shall join himself with them, and they shall cleave to the house of Jacob.

normalized_text:
for jehovah will have compassion on jacob and will yet choose israel and set them in their own land and the sojourner shall join himself with them and they shall cleave to the house of jacob


text:
And the peoples shall take them, and bring them to their place; and the house of Israel shall possess them in the land of Jehovah for servants and for handmaids: and they shall take them captive whose captives they were; and they shall rule over their oppressors.

normalized_text:
and the peoples shall take them and bring them to their place and the house of israel shall possess them in the land of jehovah for servants and for handmaids and they shall take them captive whose captives they were and they shall rule over their oppressors


text:
And it shall come to pass in the day that Jehovah shall give thee rest from thy sorrow, and from thy trouble, and from the hard service wherein thou wast made to serve,

normalized_text:
and it shall come to pass in the day that jehovah shall give thee rest from thy sorrow and from thy trouble and from the hard service wherein thou wast made to serve


text:
that thou shalt take up this parable against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!

normalized_text:
that thou shalt take up this parable against the king of babylon and say how hath the oppressor ceased the golden city ceased


text:
that smote the peoples in wrath with a continual stroke, that ruled the nations in anger, with a persecution that none restrained.

normalized_text:
that smote the peoples in wrath with a continual stroke that ruled the nations in anger with a persecution that none restrained


text:
Yea, the fir-trees rejoice at thee, [and] the cedars of Lebanon, [saying], Since thou art laid low, no hewer is come up against us.

normalized_text:
yea the fir trees rejoice at thee and the cedars of lebanon saying since thou art laid low no hewer is come up against us


text:
Sheol from beneath is moved for thee to meet thee at thy coming; it stirreth up the dead for thee, even all the chief ones of the earth; it hath raised up from their thrones all the kings of the nations.

normalized_text:
sheol from beneath is moved for thee to meet thee at thy coming it stirreth up the dead for thee even all the chief ones of the earth it hath raised up from their thrones all the kings of the nations


text:
All they shall answer and say unto thee, Art thou also become weak as we? art thou become like unto us?

normalized_text:
all they shall answer and say unto thee art thou also become weak as we art thou become like unto us


text:
Thy pomp is brought down to Sheol, [and] the noise of thy viols: the worm is spread under thee, and worms cover thee.

normalized_text:
thy pomp is brought down to sheol and the noise of thy viols the worm is spread under thee and worms cover thee


text:
How art thou fallen from heaven, O day-star, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, that didst lay low the nations!

normalized_text:
how art thou fallen from heaven o day star son of the morning how art thou cut down to the ground that didst lay low the nations


text:
And thou saidst in thy heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; and I will sit upon the mount of congregation, in the uttermost parts of the north;

normalized_text:
and thou saidst in thy heart i will ascend into heaven i will exalt my throne above the stars of god and i will sit upon the mount of congregation in the uttermost parts of the north


text:
They that see thee shall gaze at thee, they shall consider thee, [saying], Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms;

normalized_text:
they that see thee shall gaze at thee they shall consider thee saying is this the man that made the earth to tremble that did shake kingdoms


text:
that made the world as a wilderness, and overthrew the cities thereof; that let not loose his prisoners to their home?

normalized_text:
that made the world as a wilderness and overthrew the cities thereof that let not loose his prisoners to their home


text:
But thou art cast forth away from thy sepulchre like an abominable branch, clothed with the slain, that are thrust through with the sword, that go down to the stones of the pit; as a dead body trodden under foot.

normalized_text:
but thou art cast forth away from thy sepulchre like an abominable branch clothed with the slain that are thrust through with the sword that go down to the stones of the pit as a dead body trodden under foot


text:
Thou shalt not be joined with them in burial, because thou hast destroyed thy land, thou hast slain thy people; the seed of evil-doers shall not be named for ever.

normalized_text:
thou shalt not be joined with them in burial because thou hast destroyed thy land thou hast slain thy people the seed of evil doers shall not be named for ever


text:
Prepare ye slaughter for his children for the iniquity of their fathers, that they rise not up, and possess the earth, and fill the face of the world with cities.

normalized_text:
prepare ye slaughter for his children for the iniquity of their fathers that they rise not up and possess the earth and fill the face of the world with cities


text:
And I will rise up against them, saith Jehovah of hosts, and cut off from Babylon name and remnant, and son and son's son, saith Jehovah.

normalized_text:
and i will rise up against them saith jehovah of hosts and cut off from babylon name and remnant and son and son's son saith jehovah


text:
I will also make it a possession for the porcupine, and pools of water: and I will sweep it with the besom of destruction, saith Jehovah of hosts.

normalized_text:
i will also make it a possession for the porcupine and pools of water and i will sweep it with the besom of destruction saith jehovah of hosts


text:
Jehovah of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely, as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:

normalized_text:
jehovah of hosts hath sworn saying surely as i have thought so shall it come to pass and as i have purposed so shall it stand


text:
that I will break the Assyrian in my land, and upon my mountains tread him under foot: then shall his yoke depart from off them, and his burden depart from off their shoulder.

normalized_text:
that i will break the assyrian in my land and upon my mountains tread him under foot then shall his yoke depart from off them and his burden depart from off their shoulder


text:
This is the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth; and this is the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations.

normalized_text:
this is the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth and this is the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations


text:
For Jehovah of hosts hath purposed, and who shall annul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?

normalized_text:
for jehovah of hosts hath purposed and who shall annul it and his hand is stretched out and who shall turn it back


text:
Rejoice not, O Philistia, all of thee, because the rod that smote thee is broken; for out of the serpent's root shall come forth an adder, and his fruit shall be a fiery flying serpent.

normalized_text:
rejoice not o philistia all of thee because the rod that smote thee is broken for out of the serpent's root shall come forth an adder and his fruit shall be a fiery flying serpent


text:
And the first-born of the poor shall feed, and the needy shall lie down in safety; and I will kill thy root with famine, and thy remnant shall be slain.

normalized_text:
and the first born of the poor shall feed and the needy shall lie down in safety and i will kill thy root with famine and thy remnant shall be slain


text:
Howl, O gate; cry, O city; thou art melted away, O Philistia, all of thee; for there cometh a smoke out of the north, and there is no straggler in his ranks.

normalized_text:
howl o gate cry o city thou art melted away o philistia all of thee for there cometh a smoke out of the north and there is no straggler in his ranks


text:
What then shall one answer the messengers of the nation? That Jehovah hath founded Zion, and in her shall the afflicted of his people take refuge.

normalized_text:
what then shall one answer the messengers of the nation that jehovah hath founded zion and in her shall the afflicted of his people take refuge


text:
The burden of Moab. For in a night Ar of Moab is laid waste, [and] brought to nought; for in a night Kir of Moab is laid waste, [and] brought to nought.

normalized_text:
the burden of moab for in a night ar of moab is laid waste and brought to nought for in a night kir of moab is laid waste and brought to nought


text:
They are gone up to Bayith, and to Dibon, to the high places, to weep: Moab waileth over Nebo, and over Medeba; on all their heads is baldness, every beard is cut off.

normalized_text:
they are gone up to bayith and to dibon to the high places to weep moab waileth over nebo and over medeba on all their heads is baldness every beard is cut off


text:
In their streets they gird themselves with sackcloth; on their housetops, and in their broad places, every one waileth, weeping abundantly.

normalized_text:
in their streets they gird themselves with sackcloth on their housetops and in their broad places every one waileth weeping abundantly


text:
And Heshbon crieth out, and Elealeh; their voice is heard even unto Jahaz: therefore the armed men of Moab cry aloud; his soul trembleth within him.

normalized_text:
and heshbon crieth out and elealeh their voice is heard even unto jahaz therefore the armed men of moab cry aloud his soul trembleth within him


text:
My heart crieth out for Moab; her nobles [flee] unto Zoar, to Eglath - shelishi-yah: for by the ascent of Luhith with weeping they go up; for in the way of Horonaim they raise up a cry of destruction.

normalized_text:
my heart crieth out for moab her nobles flee unto zoar to eglath shelishi yah for by the ascent of luhith with weeping they go up for in the way of horonaim they raise up a cry of destruction


text:
For the waters of Nimrim shall be desolate; for the grass is withered away, the tender grass faileth, there is no green thing.

normalized_text:
for the waters of nimrim shall be desolate for the grass is withered away the tender grass faileth there is no green thing


text:
Therefore the abundance they have gotten, and that which they have laid up, shall they carry away over the brook of the willows.

normalized_text:
therefore the abundance they have gotten and that which they have laid up shall they carry away over the brook of the willows


text:
For the cry is gone round about the borders of Moab; the wailing thereof unto Eglaim, and the wailing thereof unto Beer-elim.

normalized_text:
for the cry is gone round about the borders of moab the wailing thereof unto eglaim and the wailing thereof unto beer elim


text:
For the waters of Dimon are full of blood; for I will bring yet more upon Dimon, a lion upon them of Moab that escape, and upon the remnant of the land.

normalized_text:
for the waters of dimon are full of blood for i will bring yet more upon dimon a lion upon them of moab that escape and upon the remnant of the land


text:
Send ye the lambs for the ruler of the land from Selah to the wilderness, unto the mount of the daughter of Zion.

normalized_text:
send ye the lambs for the ruler of the land from selah to the wilderness unto the mount of the daughter of zion


text:
For it shall be that, as wandering birds, as a scattered nest, so shall the daughters of Moab be at the fords of the Arnon.

normalized_text:
for it shall be that as wandering birds as a scattered nest so shall the daughters of moab be at the fords of the arnon


text:
Give counsel, execute justice; make thy shade as the night in the midst of the noonday; hide the outcasts; betray not the fugitive.

normalized_text:
give counsel execute justice make thy shade as the night in the midst of the noonday hide the outcasts betray not the fugitive


text:
Let mine outcasts dwell with thee; as for Moab, be thou a covert to him from the face of the destroyer. For the extortioner is brought to nought, destruction ceaseth, the oppressors are consumed out of the land.

normalized_text:
let mine outcasts dwell with thee as for moab be thou a covert to him from the face of the destroyer for the extortioner is brought to nought destruction ceaseth the oppressors are consumed out of the land


text:
And a throne shall be established in lovingkindness; and one shall sit thereon in truth, in the tent of David, judging, and seeking justice, and swift to do righteousness.

normalized_text:
and a throne shall be established in lovingkindness and one shall sit thereon in truth in the tent of david judging and seeking justice and swift to do righteousness


text:
We have heard of the pride of Moab, [that] he is very proud; even of his arrogancy, and his pride, and his wrath; his boastings are nought.

normalized_text:
we have heard of the pride of moab that he is very proud even of his arrogancy and his pride and his wrath his boastings are nought


text:
Therefore shall Moab wail for Moab, every one shall wail: for the raisin-cakes of Kir-hareseth shall ye mourn, utterly stricken.

normalized_text:
therefore shall moab wail for moab every one shall wail for the raisin cakes of kir hareseth shall ye mourn utterly stricken


text:
For the fields of Heshbon languish, [and] the vine of Sibmah; the lords of the nations have broken down the choice branches thereof, which reached even unto Jazer, which wandered into the wilderness; its shoots were spread abroad, they passed over the sea.

normalized_text:
for the fields of heshbon languish and the vine of sibmah the lords of the nations have broken down the choice branches thereof which reached even unto jazer which wandered into the wilderness its shoots were spread abroad they passed over the sea


text:
Therefore I will weep with the weeping of Jazer for the vine of Sibmah; I will water thee with my tears, O Heshbon, and Elealeh: for upon thy summer fruits and upon thy harvest the [battle] shout is fallen.

normalized_text:
therefore i will weep with the weeping of jazer for the vine of sibmah i will water thee with my tears o heshbon and elealeh for upon thy summer fruits and upon thy harvest the battle shout is fallen


text:
And gladness is taken away, and joy out of the fruitful field; and in the vineyards there shall be no singing, neither joyful noise: no treader shall tread out wine in the presses; I have made the [vintage] shout to cease.

normalized_text:
and gladness is taken away and joy out of the fruitful field and in the vineyards there shall be no singing neither joyful noise no treader shall tread out wine in the presses i have made the vintage shout to cease


text:
And it shall come to pass, when Moab presenteth himself, when he wearieth himself upon the high place, and shall come to his sanctuary to pray, that he shall not prevail.

normalized_text:
and it shall come to pass when moab presenteth himself when he wearieth himself upon the high place and shall come to his sanctuary to pray that he shall not prevail


text:
But now Jehovah hath spoken, saying, Within three years, as the years of a hireling, the glory of Moab shall be brought into contempt, with all his great multitude; and the remnant shall be very small and of no account.

normalized_text:
but now jehovah hath spoken saying within three years as the years of a hireling the glory of moab shall be brought into contempt with all his great multitude and the remnant shall be very small and of no account


text:
The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap.

normalized_text:
the burden of damascus behold damascus is taken away from being a city and it shall be a ruinous heap


text:
The cities of Aroer are forsaken; they shall be for flocks, which shall lie down, and none shall make them afraid.

normalized_text:
the cities of aroer are forsaken they shall be for flocks which shall lie down and none shall make them afraid


text:
And the fortress shall cease from Ephraim, and the kingdom from Damascus, and the remnant of Syria; they shall be as the glory of the children of Israel, saith Jehovah of hosts.

normalized_text:
and the fortress shall cease from ephraim and the kingdom from damascus and the remnant of syria they shall be as the glory of the children of israel saith jehovah of hosts


text:
And it shall come to pass in that day, that the glory of Jacob shall be made thin, and the fatness of his flesh shall wax lean.

normalized_text:
and it shall come to pass in that day that the glory of jacob shall be made thin and the fatness of his flesh shall wax lean


text:
And it shall be as when the harvestman gathereth the standing grain, and his arm reapeth the ears; yea, it shall be as when one gleaneth ears in the valley of Rephaim.

normalized_text:
and it shall be as when the harvestman gathereth the standing grain and his arm reapeth the ears yea it shall be as when one gleaneth ears in the valley of rephaim


text:
Yet there shall be left therein gleanings, as the shaking of an olive-tree, two or three berries in the top of the uppermost bough, four or five in the outmost branches of a fruitful tree, saith Jehovah, the God of Israel.

normalized_text:
yet there shall be left therein gleanings as the shaking of an olive tree two or three berries in the top of the uppermost bough four or five in the outmost branches of a fruitful tree saith jehovah the god of israel


text:
In that day shall men look unto their Maker, and their eyes shall have respect to the Holy One of Israel.

normalized_text:
in that day shall men look unto their maker and their eyes shall have respect to the holy one of israel


text:
And they shall not look to the altars, the work of their hands; neither shall they have respect to that which their fingers have made, either the Asherim, or the sun-images.

normalized_text:
and they shall not look to the altars the work of their hands neither shall they have respect to that which their fingers have made either the asherim or the sun images


text:
In that day shall their strong cities be as the forsaken places in the wood and on the mountain top, which were forsaken from before the children of Israel; and it shall be a desolation.

normalized_text:
in that day shall their strong cities be as the forsaken places in the wood and on the mountain top which were forsaken from before the children of israel and it shall be a desolation


text:
For thou hast forgotten the God of thy salvation, and hast not been mindful of the rock of thy strength; therefore thou plantest pleasant plants, and settest it with strange slips.

normalized_text:
for thou hast forgotten the god of thy salvation and hast not been mindful of the rock of thy strength therefore thou plantest pleasant plants and settest it with strange slips


text:
In the day of thy planting thou hedgest it in, and in the morning thou makest thy seed to blossom; but the harvest fleeth away in the day of grief and of desperate sorrow.

normalized_text:
in the day of thy planting thou hedgest it in and in the morning thou makest thy seed to blossom but the harvest fleeth away in the day of grief and of desperate sorrow


text:
Ah, the uproar of many peoples, that roar like the roaring of the seas; and the rushing of nations, that rush like the rushing of mighty waters!

normalized_text:
ah the uproar of many peoples that roar like the roaring of the seas and the rushing of nations that rush like the rushing of mighty waters


text:
The nations shall rush like the rushing of many waters: but he shall rebuke them, and they shall flee far off, and shall be chased as the chaff of the mountains before the wind, and like the whirling dust before the storm.

normalized_text:
the nations shall rush like the rushing of many waters but he shall rebuke them and they shall flee far off and shall be chased as the chaff of the mountains before the wind and like the whirling dust before the storm


text:
At eventide, behold, terror; [and] before the morning they are not. This is the portion of them that despoil us, and the lot of them that rob us.

normalized_text:
at eventide behold terror and before the morning they are not this is the portion of them that despoil us and the lot of them that rob us


text:
that sendeth ambassadors by the sea, even in vessels of papyrus upon the waters, [saying], Go, ye swift messengers, to a nation tall and smooth, to a people terrible from their beginning onward, a nation that meteth out and treadeth down, whose land the rivers divide!

normalized_text:
that sendeth ambassadors by the sea even in vessels of papyrus upon the waters saying go ye swift messengers to a nation tall and smooth to a people terrible from their beginning onward a nation that meteth out and treadeth down whose land the rivers divide


text:
All ye inhabitants of the world, and ye dwellers on the earth, when an ensign is lifted up on the mountains, see ye; and when the trumpet is blown, hear ye.

normalized_text:
all ye inhabitants of the world and ye dwellers on the earth when an ensign is lifted up on the mountains see ye and when the trumpet is blown hear ye


text:
For thus hath Jehovah said unto me, I will be still, and I will behold in my dwelling-place, like clear heat in sunshine, like a cloud of dew in the heat of harvest.

normalized_text:
for thus hath jehovah said unto me i will be still and i will behold in my dwelling place like clear heat in sunshine like a cloud of dew in the heat of harvest


text:
For before the harvest, when the blossom is over, and the flower becometh a ripening grape, he will cut off the sprigs with pruning-hooks, and the spreading branches will he take away [and] cut down.

normalized_text:
for before the harvest when the blossom is over and the flower becometh a ripening grape he will cut off the sprigs with pruning hooks and the spreading branches will he take away and cut down


text:
They shall be left together unto the ravenous birds of the mountains, and to the beasts of the earth; and the ravenous birds shall summer upon them, and all the beasts of the earth shall winter upon them.

normalized_text:
they shall be left together unto the ravenous birds of the mountains and to the beasts of the earth and the ravenous birds shall summer upon them and all the beasts of the earth shall winter upon them


text:
In that time shall a present be brought unto Jehovah of hosts [from] a people tall and smooth, even from a people terrible from their beginning onward, a nation that meteth out and treadeth down, whose land the rivers divide, to the place of the name of Jehovah of hosts, the mount Zion.

normalized_text:
in that time shall a present be brought unto jehovah of hosts from a people tall and smooth even from a people terrible from their beginning onward a nation that meteth out and treadeth down whose land the rivers divide to the place of the name of jehovah of hosts the mount zion


text:
The burden of Egypt. Behold, Jehovah rideth upon a swift cloud, and cometh unto Egypt: and the idols of Egypt shall tremble at his presence; and the heart of Egypt shall melt in the midst of it.

normalized_text:
the burden of egypt behold jehovah rideth upon a swift cloud and cometh unto egypt and the idols of egypt shall tremble at his presence and the heart of egypt shall melt in the midst of it


text:
And I will stir up the Egyptians against the Egyptians: and they shall fight every one against his brother, and every one against his neighbor; city against city, [and] kingdom against kingdom.

normalized_text:
and i will stir up the egyptians against the egyptians and they shall fight every one against his brother and every one against his neighbor city against city and kingdom against kingdom


text:
And the spirit of Egypt shall fail in the midst of it; and I will destroy the counsel thereof: and they shall seek unto the idols, and to the charmers, and to them that have familiar spirits, and to the wizards.

normalized_text:
and the spirit of egypt shall fail in the midst of it and i will destroy the counsel thereof and they shall seek unto the idols and to the charmers and to them that have familiar spirits and to the wizards


text:
And I will give over the Egyptians into the hand of a cruel lord; and a fierce king shall rule over them, saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts.

normalized_text:
and i will give over the egyptians into the hand of a cruel lord and a fierce king shall rule over them saith the lord jehovah of hosts


text:
And the rivers shall become foul; the streams of Egypt shall be diminished and dried up; the reeds and flags shall wither away.

normalized_text:
and the rivers shall become foul the streams of egypt shall be diminished and dried up the reeds and flags shall wither away


text:
The meadows by the Nile, by the brink of the Nile, and all the sown fields of the Nile, shall become dry, be driven away, and be no more.

normalized_text:
the meadows by the nile by the brink of the nile and all the sown fields of the nile shall become dry be driven away and be no more


text:
And the fishers shall lament, and all they that cast angle into the Nile shall mourn, and they that spread nets upon the waters shall languish.

normalized_text:
and the fishers shall lament and all they that cast angle into the nile shall mourn and they that spread nets upon the waters shall languish


text:
And the pillars [of Egypt] shall be broken in pieces; all they that work for hire [shall be] grieved in soul.

normalized_text:
and the pillars of egypt shall be broken in pieces all they that work for hire shall be grieved in soul


text:
The princes of Zoan are utterly foolish; the counsel of the wisest counsellors of Pharaoh is become brutish: how say ye unto Pharaoh, I am the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?

normalized_text:
the princes of zoan are utterly foolish the counsel of the wisest counsellors of pharaoh is become brutish how say ye unto pharaoh i am the son of the wise the son of ancient kings


text:
Where then are thy wise men? and let them tell thee now; and let them know what Jehovah of hosts hath purposed concerning Egypt.

normalized_text:
where then are thy wise men and let them tell thee now and let them know what jehovah of hosts hath purposed concerning egypt


text:
The princes of Zoan are become fools, the princes of Memphis are deceived; they have caused Egypt to go astray, that are the corner-stone of her tribes.

normalized_text:
the princes of zoan are become fools the princes of memphis are deceived they have caused egypt to go astray that are the corner stone of her tribes


text:
Jehovah hath mingled a spirit of perverseness in the midst of her; and they have caused Egypt to go astray in every work thereof, as a drunken man staggereth in his vomit.

normalized_text:
jehovah hath mingled a spirit of perverseness in the midst of her and they have caused egypt to go astray in every work thereof as a drunken man staggereth in his vomit


text:
In that day shall the Egyptians be like unto women; and they shall tremble and fear because of the shaking of the hand of Jehovah of hosts, which he shaketh over them.

normalized_text:
in that day shall the egyptians be like unto women and they shall tremble and fear because of the shaking of the hand of jehovah of hosts which he shaketh over them


text:
And the land of Judah shall become a terror unto Egypt; every one to whom mention is made thereof shall be afraid, because of the purpose of Jehovah of hosts, which he purposeth against it.

normalized_text:
and the land of judah shall become a terror unto egypt every one to whom mention is made thereof shall be afraid because of the purpose of jehovah of hosts which he purposeth against it


text:
In that day there shall be five cities in the land of Egypt that speak the language of Canaan, and swear to Jehovah of hosts; one shall be called The city of destruction.

normalized_text:
in that day there shall be five cities in the land of egypt that speak the language of canaan and swear to jehovah of hosts one shall be called the city of destruction


text:
In that day shall there be an altar to Jehovah in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar at the border thereof to Jehovah.

normalized_text:
in that day shall there be an altar to jehovah in the midst of the land of egypt and a pillar at the border thereof to jehovah


text:
And it shall be for a sign and for a witness unto Jehovah of hosts in the land of Egypt; for they shall cry unto Jehovah because of oppressors, and he will send them a saviour, and a defender, and he will deliver them.

normalized_text:
and it shall be for a sign and for a witness unto jehovah of hosts in the land of egypt for they shall cry unto jehovah because of oppressors and he will send them a saviour and a defender and he will deliver them


text:
And Jehovah shall be known to Egypt, and the Egyptians shall know Jehovah in that day; yea, they shall worship with sacrifice and oblation, and shall vow a vow unto Jehovah, and shall perform it.

normalized_text:
and jehovah shall be known to egypt and the egyptians shall know jehovah in that day yea they shall worship with sacrifice and oblation and shall vow a vow unto jehovah and shall perform it


text:
And Jehovah will smite Egypt, smiting and healing; and they shall return unto Jehovah, and he will be entreated of them, and will heal them.

normalized_text:
and jehovah will smite egypt smiting and healing and they shall return unto jehovah and he will be entreated of them and will heal them


text:
In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrian shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into Assyria; and the Egyptians shall worship with the Assyrians.

normalized_text:
in that day shall there be a highway out of egypt to assyria and the assyrian shall come into egypt and the egyptian into assyria and the egyptians shall worship with the assyrians


text:
In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with Assyria, a blessing in the midst of the earth;

normalized_text:
in that day shall israel be the third with egypt and with assyria a blessing in the midst of the earth


text:
for that Jehovah of hosts hath blessed them, saying, Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel mine inheritance.

normalized_text:
for that jehovah of hosts hath blessed them saying blessed be egypt my people and assyria the work of my hands and israel mine inheritance


text:
In the year that Tartan came unto Ashdod, when Sargon the king of Assyria sent him, and he fought against Ashdod and took it;

normalized_text:
in the year that tartan came unto ashdod when sargon the king of assyria sent him and he fought against ashdod and took it


text:
at that time Jehovah spake by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go, and loose the sackcloth from off thy loins, and put thy shoe from off thy foot. And he did so, walking naked and barefoot.

normalized_text:
at that time jehovah spake by isaiah the son of amoz saying go and loose the sackcloth from off thy loins and put thy shoe from off thy foot and he did so walking naked and barefoot


text:
And Jehovah said, Like as my servant Isaiah hath walked naked and barefoot three years for a sign and a wonder concerning Egypt and concerning Ethiopia;

normalized_text:
and jehovah said like as my servant isaiah hath walked naked and barefoot three years for a sign and a wonder concerning egypt and concerning ethiopia


text:
so shall the king of Assyria lead away the captives of Egypt, and the exiles of Ethiopia, young and old, naked and barefoot, and with buttocks uncovered, to the shame of Egypt.

normalized_text:
so shall the king of assyria lead away the captives of egypt and the exiles of ethiopia young and old naked and barefoot and with buttocks uncovered to the shame of egypt


text:
And they shall be dismayed and confounded, because of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.

normalized_text:
and they shall be dismayed and confounded because of ethiopia their expectation and of egypt their glory


text:
And the inhabitant of this coast-land shall say in that day, Behold, such is our expectation, whither we fled for help to be delivered from the king of Assyria: and we, how shall we escape?

normalized_text:
and the inhabitant of this coast land shall say in that day behold such is our expectation whither we fled for help to be delivered from the king of assyria and we how shall we escape


text:
The burden of the wilderness of the sea. As whirlwinds in the South sweep through, it cometh from the wilderness, from a terrible land.

normalized_text:
the burden of the wilderness of the sea as whirlwinds in the south sweep through it cometh from the wilderness from a terrible land


text:
A grievous vision is declared unto me; the treacherous man dealeth treacherously, and the destroyer destroyeth. Go up, O Elam; besiege, O Media; all the sighing thereof have I made to cease.

normalized_text:
a grievous vision is declared unto me the treacherous man dealeth treacherously and the destroyer destroyeth go up o elam besiege o media all the sighing thereof have i made to cease


text:
Therefore are my loins filled with anguish; pangs have taken hold upon me, as the pangs of a woman in travail: I am pained so that I cannot hear; I am dismayed so that I cannot see.

normalized_text:
therefore are my loins filled with anguish pangs have taken hold upon me as the pangs of a woman in travail i am pained so that i cannot hear i am dismayed so that i cannot see


text:
My heart fluttereth, horror hath affrighted me; the twilight that I desired hath been turned into trembling unto me.

normalized_text:
my heart fluttereth horror hath affrighted me the twilight that i desired hath been turned into trembling unto me


